Caleigh McInnes, Planner, provided an overview of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications, noting the revisions the applicant has made to the initial application.
At 6:23 PM Councillor Carlson departed; Councillor Parrish assumed the role of Chair.
In response to Councillor Starr's inquiry whether there is a standard percentage applied for affordable housing, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Development explained that the ideal percentage is between 5 to 10; and that in areas, such as along Hurontario St. that do not have inclusionary zoning requirements, they would enter into a negotiation process that would be 5 to 10% above the permissions that already exist.
Councillor Parrish commented on a resident's written submissions which outlined good recommendations with respect to traffic calming measures, and requested that these recommendations be referred to Transportation and Works staff for consideration.
Councillor Parrish further commented on the developer’s cooperation, funding for public art, reduction of one building and proposals for affordable housing.
In response to Councillor McFadden's inquiry on whether there is a daycare facility, Chris Rouse, Director, Development and Design, advised that there is residential gross floor area available to consider a daycare facility; however there is not a requirement to put one in.
At 6:31 PM Councillor Carlson assumed the role of Chair.
In response to Councillor Dasko's inquiry regarding the total affordable units in this development, Caleigh McInnes, Planner, advised that there are 20 affordable housing units being proposed which is 5% of the additional units proposed.