“The Windsor Police Service has no concerns or objections with this Zoning By-Law amendment application to permit a hotel on the subject property. The proposed development is not anticipated to cause any problems that will impact public safety for the immediate area. While such a land use (hotel) does carry some unique conditions that affect public safety, these have already been addressed through a comprehensive review of the applicant’s site plan by this office. It is felt the requirements of the applicant, as it relates to their site plan, will ensure safety and security for the hotel once it is constructed and becomes operational.”
As noted earlier, this will be a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott which is a well-respected brand with high standards and well-developed policies. We suggest that the problems associated with other motels are unlikely to happen here.”
j) Lack of opportunity for public input
Concern:
The restrictions connected with the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted public assembly and reduced the public’s ability to participate in the public consultation.
Response:
COVID-19 has certainly changed the way we do many things. The City of Windsor has the obligation and authority under the planning act to ensure an adequate level of public input. As is normally the case, residents within a specified radius area have been notified of the application, invited to provide comments by email or phone, invited to connect to the meeting as it proceeded, and provide comments or responses at the meeting by phone. In addition, when it became apparent that there were residents with concerns, the meeting was deferred so that each resident could be contacted. Since then the applicants have reached out to each resident with an offer to speak with them about their concerns.
The City of Windsor is responsible for the process and has determined that the process provides sufficient opportunity for public consultation as evidenced by the 9 emails expressing concern, the deferral, and the dialogue flowing from our contact with them.
k) Need for traffic light at 7 th Concession and Baseline
Concern:
A traffic light may be required at the intersection of 7th Concession and Baseline Rd.
Response:
As part of its application, a traffic impact study (TIS) was completed for the project. The TIS looked at each of the intersections surrounding the site and determine what improvements might be necessary. There is no warrant for a traffic light at that intersection. See item g) for the conclusions of the Traffic study.