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PERMITTED USES WITHIN INDUSTRIAL SECTION (7.0) OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 2009-141
R. Windle, Acting Director of Planning Services provided a verbal overview regarding the Staff Report concerning Permitted Uses Within Industrial Section (7.0) of the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141. Mr. Windle outlined the background information related to the proposed change to the Permitted Uses Within the Industrial Section. He noted that staff are proposing to reduce the number of zoning categories from five categories to four categories. Mr. Windle noted that staff took a holistic look at the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and considered stakeholder comments to see if the permitted uses and locations are appropriate. A summary spreadsheet of comments received and responses has been provided.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions related to the information provided and received responses.
Four individuals (Mr. W. Hay, Mr. R. Pineaullt, Mr. C. Sellers and Mr. K. Strong) addressed the Committee concerning the Permitted Uses Within Industrial Section (7.0) of the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141 and provided comments and concerns related to the following:
· Expanding the permitted uses in the various zoning categories, particularly the Highway Industrial Category;
· Balancing long term goals with current economic situation and vacancies;
· The potential to permit certain uses in zoning categories on a temporary basics and tenant internet in temporary use permissions;
· Site specific properties at Essa Road and Mapleview Drive and the potential to rezone the sites for mixed use zoning categories;
· Increasing permitted uses to owners with alternatives to fill vacant space; and
· The proposal to restrict Medical Marijuana uses to standalone buildings.
The members of the Committee provided comments and asked a number of questions related to the information provided.