While it is acknowledged the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) encourages residential intensification, there is presumably a limit that every neighbourhood reaches when such intensification is no longer beneficial or situationally appropriate (a so called “social carrying capacity”), particularly when the long term social health of the neighbourhood comes into question because of it. The police crime and disorder data suggests that limit has been reached. The PPS also states in Policy 1.1.1[c] that “Healthy, livable and safe communities are sustained by: Avoiding development and land use patterns which may cause environmental or public health an d safety concerns.” Of noted importance and in direct correlation to the issue of intensification, is the total number of bedrooms to be created with the newly built structure. The application calls for a multiple residential dwelling with six (6) dwelling units – a significant increase over what exists on the site now. If each unit has between 3 and 4 bedrooms each, this would translate into 18 to 24 persons living on the property where previously just a single unit home with 3-4 bedrooms existed previously. The fact only eight (8) onsite parking spaces will be provided is anticipated to be problematic, particularly since parking complaints are already an issue in this neighbourhood.

Additionally besides seeking a Zoning By-Law amendment, the applicant also requires a number of variances relating to reduced parking area separation, reduced side yard width, maximum lot coverage, etc. These are indicators the magnitude of the application is too great for the site. In general, the application seems to represent intensification of the subject property that is significantly beyond what is reasonable and appropriate for the neighbourhood.

Collectively, the aforementioned issues are reasons why we are unable to support the application.

Respectfully,

Barry Horrobin, B.A., M.A., CLEP, CMM-III

Director of Planning & Physical Resources WINDSOR POLICE SERVICE

Advanced Certified Law Enforcement Planner

From: Szymczak, Adam < aszymczak@citywindsor.ca >
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 9:16 AM
To: Horrobin, Barry < bhorrobin@windsorpolice.ca >
Subject: Fw: Agenda Items - May Development & Heritage Standing Committee meeting

Per your email.

Adam