Member Gyemi inquires whether the garages have solid walls providing a visual block of car lights and noise? Mr. McFarlane confirms they are solid structures. Member Gyemi inquires what the additional 6 feet/2m is required for? Peaked roof? Mr. LeFave (applicant) looking to do a wood truss roof, but are also looking into concrete or steel, depending on costs. Looking to add parapets in order to provide a more residential look over a commercial look and make it esthetically appealing.
Member Gyemi inquires about the 3m setback requirement. Mr. Robinson advises there is no 3m setback requirement for commercial area. Noise Study was required for this application and noise mitigation will be addressed through Site Plan Control.
Councillor Holt inquires about the Cash in Lieu in regarding to trees. Are the requisite number of trees not going to be planted? Mr. Robinson advises there is a number of trees required and if the applicant is unable to plant the required number, a cash in lieu of is required. All to be addressed during Site Plan Control for the Landscaping Plan. Mr. McFarlane advises it is their goal to implement as many trees to the site as is physically possible.
Chair Bortolin, speaking on behalf of the resident (Kevin McCully), inquires about Traffic and entrance to the site. Are there any foreseeable issues regarding getting in and out of the site off Edgar. Mr. Hagan advises the size of the development did not warrant a Traffic Impact Study. In reviewing the application, Traffic saw no issues with the development to the surrounding neighbourhood. Chair advises the resident has noted the power goes out in the neighbourhood often. Would this development put further strain on utilities? Mr. Robinson notes the application was circulated to Enwin and they had no concerns with the proposed development. They will also likely be recirculated during the SPC phase.
Moved by: Member Gymei
Seconded by: Member Moore
Member Gyemi spoke to the application in support. Chair Bortolin adds that residents will be able to provide their input during the future Council meeting and there will be a SPC process but believes many of concerns were addressed during this meeting.
Decision Number: DHSC 196
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT Schedule D: Land Use of the City of Windsor Official Plan, Volume I BE AMENDED by designating the property described as Lots 21 & 22, Part Lots 20, 23 & 24 Plan 980; Part Closed Alley; Part Lot 127 Concession 1 Sandwich East, now designated as Parts 1, 7 and 8 on Reference Plan 12R24215, located on the south side of Edgar Street, west of Lauzon Road (shown as the subject lands on Appendix D to Report S90/2020) as Residential.
2. THAT Zoning By-law 8600 BE AMENDED by changing the zoning of Lots 21 & 22, Part Lots 20, 23 & 24 Plan 980; Part Closed Alley; Part Lot 127 Concession 1 Sandwich East, now designated as Parts 1, 7 and 8 on Reference Plan 12R24215, located on the south side
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