based), institutional, and industrial uses as noted already in this report. See “Surrounding Uses” section of this report.
With respect to 1.1.1(c) – There are no known environmental or public health & safety concerns. The planning analysis provided by the applicant`s planning consultant in the revised application Addendum indicates that no adverse effects to the proposed land use are anticipated and no negative impact on adjacent land uses is anticipated. The revised Noise Assessment Report provided by Akoustik Engineering Limited concludes that the nearby industrial lands do not have an adverse impact on the proposed development. The noise report also assesses the environmental noise impacts from nearby road traffic and concludes that the noise impact on the proposed development is within the guideline limits set by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and recommends that warning clauses be included for the required lots.
With respect to 1.1.1 (d) - The subject land is surrounded by existing developments and does not prevent the efficient expansion of the settlement area.
With respect to 1.1.1(e) & (f) – The amendment would achieve a cost-effective development pattern and minimize land consumption and servicing costs. Sidewalks improve accessibility for persons with disabilities and older persons . As noted already in this report, there are existing concrete sidewalks on Enterprise Way and Hawthorne Drive. The concept plan also shows proposed sidewalks within the development, connecting to the existing sidewalks.
With respect to 1.1.1(g) – The subject land is in an area of the City that is serviced by necessary infrastructure, electricity generation facilities and transmission and distribution systems, and public service facilities.
With respect to 1.1.1(i) – Regional and local impacts of climate change is best addressed at the time of site plan approval when the lot-grading provisions, stormwater management measures, servicing study, landscaping requirements and much more, could be discussed and incorporated in the site plan approval and site plan agreement.
The subject zoning by-law amendment will facilitate an efficient development, positively impact the financial well-being of the City of Windsor, minimize land consumption and servicing costs, accommodate a residential use that is in close proximity to existing residential, commercial, employment, and institutional uses, and will have no adverse impact on environmental or public health and safety concerns. The zoning by-law amendment is consistent with policy 1.1.1 of the PPS.
1.1.3.1 Settlementareasshall be the focus of growth and development.
1.1.3.2 Land use patterns within settlement areas shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses which:
- efficiently use land and resources;
- are appropriate for, and efficiently use, the infrastructure and pub lic service facilities which are planned or availab le, and avoid the need for their unjustified and/or uneconomical expansion;
- minimize negative impacts to air quality and climate change, and promote energy efficiency;
- preparefortheimpactsofachangingclimate;
- support active transportation;
- are transit-supportive, where transit is planned, exists or may be developed;
1.1.3.3 Planning authorities shall identify appropriate locations and promote opportunities for transit-supportive development, accomm odating a significant supply and range of housing options through intensification and redevelopment where this can be accommodated taking into account existing building stock or areas, including b rownfield sites, and the availab ility of suitab le existing o r planned infrastructure and public service facilities required to accommodate projected needs.