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DEPUTATION BY FRANK FANUZZI REGARDING MOTION 14-G-096, REZONING FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C4) TO RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE SECOND DENSITY (RM2) AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FOR 196 BURTON AVENUE (WARD 8).
Mr. Frank Fanuzzi provided a deputation in opposition to motion 14-G-096 regarding the Rezoning from General Commercial (C4) to Residential Multiple Second Density (RM2) and Draft Plan of Subdivision Application for 196 Burton Avenue (Ward 8). Mr. Fanuzzi raised concerns with respect to the fact that a by-law under Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act related to prohibiting or regulating the demolition and/or conversion of residential rental properties had not be enacted in the past. He questioned why such a by-law would not be able to be applied to this property retroactively.
Mr. Fanuzzi discussed the impact of the proposed development on the residents at Burton Park. He noted that he feels that the policy matters can't be separated from the people, as people are the cornerstone of the community. Mr. Fanuzzi questioned the rationale associated with redevelopment of the site and suggested that the tax dollars generated from the redevelopment of the site be used for the benefit of the displaced residents and/or affordable housing. He requested that City Council deny the application. In closing, Mr. Fanuzzi also raised concerns that the waiting list for affordable housing will be increased as a result of the application.
City staff provided clarification regarding Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act.