Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By ...

Neighbourhood Meeting Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 20 Townhouses

Submitted by Habitat for Humanity Halton 2384 Queensway Drive

November 17, 2015

Welcome and Introductions

Planning Department Presentation

Question and Answer Period

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Meeting Agenda

Roles Moderator: Councillor Marianne Meed Ward

Take Questions Ensure everyone wanting to speak gets that opportunity

Planner: Mike Greenlee, Burlington Planning & Building Dept Outline planning process Provide current rules/regulations

Applicant: Eric Saulesleja, GSP Group Inc.

Describe the development Answer technical questions

Public Participation Spectrum

Question & Comment Process We are here to:

Listen to each other Share information Hear the concerns

• Everyone will have a chance to speak once.

• We will begin with questions first.

• Comments are welcome after all questions are heard.

• Time permitting, we will take second-time speakers.

Please note:

City staff have not made any decisions. There is much more information to be received and analysis to undertake.

We DON’T need to agree We DO need to be respectful

The Planning Process and How

to Get Involved

Why do plans change?

• The Planning Act provides authority for applicants to submit development applications to amend the Official Plan or the Zoning By-law.

• The City is required to process applications.

• If Council does not make a decision on an application within a prescribed timeframe, the application can be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board

Contact the Planning Department •If you see a sign in your neighbourhood describing a proposed development, you can call and ask the planner for details.

•Visit the project web page for meeting dates, staff reports, or to view supporting materials submitted by the applicant.

• If you receive a notice about a proposed development, you can call the planner and ask for more information, or visit the Planning Department to view the file.

Have your say!

Put Your Opinion in Writing •Tell the City what you think.

•Fill out a comment form at tonight’s meeting.

•Write a letter or email to the Planning Department

•Send a copy of your letter or e-mail to your Ward Councillor.

Have your say!

Application

Public & Technical Circulations

Neighbourhood Meeting

Statutory Public Meeting

Analysis/Revisions

Recommendation Report

Council Meeting

Pre-Consultation

Have your say!

Ontario Municipal Board •The OMB is an independent tribunal with the authority to approve, change, or refuse planning applications. Its decisions take the place of decisions made by Council.

•You must participate in the planning process in order to lodge an appeal, or to participate in the OMB Hearing.

Overview of Development Site

Overview of Development Site

Site Area:

0.38 ha

Overview of Development Site

Existing north elevation

(view from Queensway Drive)

Overview of Development Site

Existing development to the

west (view from Queensway Drive)

Overview of Development Site

View on the site towards the abutting townhouses

Overview of Development Site

View of the westerly

property line

Overview of Development Site

View of the rear of the site

Burlington Official Plan

Existing Land Use Designation: Neighbourhood Commercial Proposed Land Use Designation: Residential – Medium Density

Burlington Zoning Bylaw

Existing Zoning: CN2 (Neighbourhood Commercial) Proposed Zoning: RM2-XXX (Medium-Density Residential)

The Application Proposes to rezone the

subject lands to permit a townhouse development. There will be two 3-storey buildings each containing 10 standard townhouses for a total of 20 units.

For more information: Contact: Mike Greenlee, Senior Planner T: (905) 335-7600 ext. 7860 E: mike.greenlee@burlington.ca

Visit the City’s website: www.burlington.ca/2384Queensway

Questions & Comments

Question & Comment Process We are here to:

Listen to each other Share information Hear the concerns

• Everyone will have a chance to speak once.

• We will begin with questions first.

• Comments are welcome after all questions are heard.

• Time permitting, we will take second-time speakers.