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: [email protected]
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.