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DRAFT TWO OFFICIAL PLAN UPDATE
Tomasz Wierzba, Planner provided an update regarding the Draft Two Official Plan and proposed policies related to accessibility in the plan. He provided an overview of the Draft Official Plan and Urban Design Guidelines. Mr. Wierzba discussed next steps and timelines associated with the plan. Mr. Wierzba explained that population in Barrie is expected to grow to 298,000 by the year 2051 and that planning needs to begin now for the anticipated growth, jobs and ensuring people can move around the City.
Mr. Wierzba anticipates that a Draft Three of the Official Plan will be available in the fall 2021 for public consultation.
Anna Sajecki, Supervisor of Growth Management explained that the Urban Design Guidelines are designed to work in conjunction with the Official Plan and that staff in Development Services are currently in the process of updating these guidelines. Ms. Sajecki mentioned that she anticipates that a Draft Two of the Urban Design Guidelines will be available for consultation in the summer of 2021. Ms. Sajecki advised that information related to the Draft Official Plan and Urban Design Guidelines can be located at buildingbarrie.ca. Ms. Sajecki provided a description of inclusiveness zoning and the plans to incorporate policies into the Official Plan.
A Committee member asked a question of City staff related to policies for affordable housing, supportive housing and accessible public washrooms and received responses.
The Committee discussed reviewing the Draft Two of the Official Plan and providing feedback to staff in Development Services Department.