Jaspreet Sidhu, Planner provided an overview of the subject site, site history and the next steps.
Emily Reisman, Planner at Starlight Investments, provided an overview of the proposal, site plan, proposed changes, including parking and amenities.
Angel Styba, Resident, expressed the following concerns with respect to the development proposal including infrastructure strain, water sewage, property value, traffic and parking, construction noise and possible blockage of the roads, character of the neighborhood.
Councillor Chris Fonseca advised that the number of concerns raised by Angel Styba have been addressed by the city planner and the developer during their presentations.
Councillor Fonseca inquired about whether the submission of studies and the construction plan was a mandatory requirement once the application had been submitted.
Ashlee Rivet-Boyle, Executive Manager, Planning Central responded that a wide range of studies were taken into consideration during the approval process including traffic movement, infrastructure, emergency services, etc. The Applicant was required to confirm the construction plan to ensure less disruption to the surrounding area. Planning staff were in process of reviewing the requirements with the applicant.
Councillor Fonseca spoke to connecting with Angel Styba, resident, to address any further questions.
Hillary Sturney, Resident spoke to the concerns of the temporary parking during the construction of the new building.
Emily Reisman, Planner at Starlight Investments, advised that they would work on retaining some of the parking spaces and provide accommodation of special needs.
Councillor Fonseca advised that Starlight Investments have had meetings with the tenants and community members to address their concerns.