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DEPUTATION BY STUART GLASS REGARDING MOTION 14-G-273, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SUMMITPINES ESTATES INC. - 301, 311, 343 TOWN LINE ROAD (COUNTY ROAD 27) & 38 HUMBER STREET (WARD 6).
Mayor J. Lehman declared a potential pecuniary interest on the deputation matter, as his father has been retained by one of the commenting organizations associated with the subject application. He did not discuss or vote on the matter and he left the Council Chamber at 7:39 p.m. Councillor, B. Ainsworth assumed the Chair.
Mr. Stuart Glass provided a deputation in opposition to the Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Summitpines Estates Inc., 301, 311, 343 Town Line Road (County Road 27) and 38 Humber Street. Mr. Glass advised that he was representing his family and the residents of Humber Street and Trotter Court. He indicated he was bringing concerns and asking questions concerning the subject application. Mr. Glass requested a written response to his questions and that the staff provide copies of any response to others that have requested to receive information in connection with the subject application.
Mr. Glass advised that his first concern is regarding the change in lot sizes from 12 metres (80 lots) and 15 metres (39 lots) frontage lots to the proposed amendment of 10.36 metres (60 lots) and 12.8 metres (70 lots). Mr. Glass stated that the Places to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the City of Barrie's Official Plan indicate that lot sizes abutting EP land should be at least 15 metres wide. Mr. Glass questioned if this should be adhered to, and if not, why not?
Mr. Glass advised that his second concern was related to the sewage capacity as it relates to the additional homes. Mr. Glass requested a copy of the Engineer's report including calculations to demonstrate that the infrastructure in place can handle the additional sewage from the proposed homes.
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