The proximity of sensitive land uses, especially the residential uses to the south, is a concern. There is a history of industrial uses along the ETR corridor and in the surrounding area. However, the potential conflict between the Transport Terminal use and the sensitive land uses is an issue that the Transport Terminal Study will examine. Staff report C 102/19 that recommended implementation of the Interim Control By-law stated that:

“The main purposes of doing the study is to ensure that Transport Terminal is appropriately permitted or prohibited, that the provisions for a Transport Terminal are consistent with the policy direction of the Official Plan, and that a Transport Terminal is not detrimental to surrounding existing and potential land uses.”

Additional mitigation measures may be required to permit a Transport Terminal on the property. This is an issue that the study will examine.

There is a likelihood that additional mitigation measures will be necessary in order to permit a Transport Terminal.

Risk Analysis:

Financial Matters:

Consultations:

Jason Campigotto, Site Plan Approval Officer; Wira Vendrasco, Deputy City Solicitor; Rob Vani, Manager of Inspections (BBO) / Deputy Chief Building Official

Conclusion:

Approving the exemption is premature in that it may allow a use - a Transport Terminal - that is not compatible with sensitive land uses, especially to the south.

However, the applicant did submit a site plan control (SPC) application just prior to the enactment of Interim Control By-law 78-2019. The SPC application did proceed through an initial review and comments were provided to the applicant. The site plan may address some of the concerns of area residents and property owners, especially regarding the main access point to Drouillard Road in terms of dirt, dust and mud. In order for the City to be able to process the SPC application, the ICBL exemption would need to first be obtained by the owner/proponent.

Council may deny or approve the application. Possible options are provided below.

Option A - If Council chooses to DENY the exemption, the motion shall read as:

“That the request of 4207785 Canada Inc. for an exemption from the provisions of Interim Control By-law By-law 78-2019 for the property at 2650 Metcalfe BE DENIED.”