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DEPUTATION BY MS. MIRELA STAN REGARDING MOTION 15-G-110, SECOND SUITES ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
Ms. Mirela Stan provided a deputation in opposition to motion 15-G-110 concerning the Second Suites Zoning By-law Amendment. Ms. Stan provided details about herself and the reasons that she became a landlord. She commented that she understood the concerns about second suite dwelling units in the college area, but noted that rental units in the area are not just for students. She introduced her current tenants of her units in attendance at the meeting and provided background regarding her current and previous tenants.
Ms. Stan expressed concerns regarding the impact of the proposed the restrictions related to the Georgian College area would have on her family and others in similar circumstances. She commented that she believes the proposed changes are not efficiently addressing the overcrowding in area and landlords will be forced to rent to students and not families. She suggested that dedicated student housing be provided.
Ms. Stan also discussed concerns regarding the provisions related to the allowable gross floor area and the complications of applying this to her current rental units as she believes and that it does not provide sufficient floor area for rental units in bungalows.
In closing, Ms. Stan requested that second suites be permitted in all of the City of Barrie, that existing second suite in the Georgian College area permitted to become legalized if they are able to meet the Building and Fire Codes within 4-6 months or to second suites to be permitted in the Georgina College Area subject to obtaining a license with conditions to avoid overcrowding of students. Ms. Stan also suggested that a second suite in the basement only be limited by requiring a utility room of specific size.