Lauren Taylor, Planner II, provided a PowerPoint presentation which included an overview of the application.
Steve Edwards and Mark McConville, representing Frontdoor Developments (Garrard) Inc., provided a PowerPoint presentation which included a detailed overview of the applications.
The Chair indicated that comments would now be received by members of the public.
George Lysyk and Max Lysyk, Residents, raised concerns regarding grading and drainage impacts to their property. M. Lysyk requested information regarding the proposed designs of this project pertaining to their shared property line, storm water drainage, and whether functional servicing and storm water management would be contained on the development site. G. Lysyk requested information regarding servicing plans, impacts to the local park, and whether basements were included in the proposed development designs.
Darren Marks, Civil Engineer, GHD, representing Frontdoor Developments (Garrard) Inc., answered questions regarding:
- planned locations for water and sanitary servicing, and storm water drainage;
- closures to the park during construction; and,
- whether basements were included in the designs for the proposed development.
Louise Corbett, Resident, raised concerns regarding drainage and closures to the park. Ms. Corbett stated that the number of proposed dwellings would increase on-street parking and impact pedestrian safety. She suggested that the developer consider reducing the number of homes and height of the buildings proposed.
Arthur Gravanis, Resident, raised concerns regarding the density of the proposed development within an established residential area and the disruption to the existing community. Mr. Gravanis raised concerns regarding closure of the park to the local residents and families. He suggested that the Town consider using the site to enhance community life rather than build additional residential units. He further suggested a stop sign at Donald Wilson Street and Garrard Road to mitigate existing traffic issues and requested to view to the traffic calming study for the area.
The Chair and Staff answered questions regarding:
- ownership of the subject lands;
- Provincial growth targets;
- the stages of development applications;
- traffic calming measures and use of stop signs; and,
- accessing plans and reports.
Neelofer Kalla, Resident, raised concerns regarding potential damage to adjacent properties during construction and asked where she could direct those concerns. Ms. Kalla requested information regarding:
- projected increases to the student population and whether the local schools would be able to accommodate an increase;
- how environmental pollutants, including dust and noise, would be addressed; and,
- whether the local park would be altered and closed during the construction period.
Staff answered questions regarding:
- addressing construction impacts to existing properties;
- the role of the school board to ensure school capacity and teacher to student ratios are met; and,
- requiring a Construction Management Plan that addresses dust and noise suppression.
Mark McConville answered questions regarding:
- completing preconstruction surveys to assess conditions of the area and adjacent homes pre and post construction;
- compensating local property owners for repairs;
- completing the Construction Management Plan to address noise and dust control; and,
- minimizing interruptions to the park.
Val Flight, Resident, raised concerns regarding increased on street parking and existing drainage issues on the subject lands. Ms. Flight raised concerns regarding the density of the proposed development in comparison to the size of the subject lands. She suggested that the applicants complete site visits to better understand the current drainage concerns on the property.
Max Lysyk, Resident, readdressed the Chair and requested clarification regarding storm water management.
Staff answered questions regarding:
- reviewing the functional servicing and storm water management reports;
- adhering to Town standards; and,
- encouraging direct dialogue between Mr. Lysyk and the applicant.
There were no further submissions from the public.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.