November 28, 2019
Ms. Justina Nwasei
City of Windsor
350 City Hall Square West
Windsor, ON N9A 6S1
Subject: VGA Investment Inc. Wyandotte St. and Florence Avenue City of Windsor files: SDN 003/19 AND Z013/19
Dear Ms. Nwasei,
The Ministry received a request for comments from the City of Windsor with regard to the above-noted file. The City requested a review by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
In reviewing and making decisions on land use planning applications, aII approval authorities are responsible for the consideration of the Provincial interests as set out in the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement. In making the determination of whether the applications are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (“PPS”) we direct the Municipality's attention to the following comments.
The MNRF has advised that staff have provided comment on this proposed development in July 2017 directly to the proponent. However, as you are aware the MECP assumed responsibility of the Endangered Species Act since that time.
MNRF understands that the surrounding forested areas of the subject property appear to be considered significant woodland, and no vegetation is planned to be removed as part of the proposed project. MNRF does not have any concerns with the proposed development at this time.
The MECP was also circulated and provide the following comments with regard to the conditions of Draft Approval. MECP recommends that the City of Windsor consider imposing is as follows:
- “That the fully executed subdivision agreement between the Owner and the City of Windsor shall contain a provision requiring the Owner to design the subdivision such that the existing perimeter hedgerows are retained, and furthermore, that the shrub thicket to