APPENDIX E-1- SUMMARY OF REQUIRED SUPPORT STUDIES

Support studies, information and materials may be required as a part of the development and infrastructure approval process or as a part of a more detailed planning study (s.10.2.1.1, OP Vol. 1). All support studies shall be prepared by qualified professionals to the satisfaction of the Municipality (s.10.2.1.3). All relevant mitigation recommendations included in a support study shall be considered as condition of approval to be implemented by the proponent of development (s.10.2.1.5).

As noted already in this report, the applicant submitted the following support studies, information and materials:

• Planning Justification Report [by Bezaire Partners, Revised Dec. 2019);

• Transportation Impact Study;

• Functional Servicing Report;

• Storm Water Management Report;

• 2018 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment;

• Market Study [Market Impact Assessment]; and

• Noise Assessment Report.

Below are highlights of each report/study submitted:

• Planning Justification Report (PJR), dated October 2019 and Revised, was prepared by Bezaire Partners. The report reviewed the following relevant documents:

  • The Provincial Policy statement 2014 (PPS)

  • The City of Windsor Official Plan (OP)

  • The Sandwich South Zoning By-law 85-18 (85-18)

  • The City of Windsor Zoning By-0law 8600 (8600)

  • City of Windsor Lauzon Parkway Improvements Class Environmental Assessment Study (Plate 2)

  • Reports and Studies submitted for the subject rezoning applicaiton

  Following a review of relevant policies of the PPS, relevant policies and objectives of the OP, and the requirements of zoning by-laws 85-18 and 8600, Bezaire Partners provides the following planning opinion:

  • “The proposed development is consistent with the policies of the PPS. In accordance with the PPS, lands have been designated under the City of Windsor Official Plan in order to meet the needs of the community. With respect to the development of the subject lands, the hotel is intended to meet the current and future needs of patrons of Windsor Airport, as well as businesses located in the Business Park who will have the opportunity for out-of-town employees and prospective customers to stay nearby.”

  • “The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with policies of the PPS, OP, and regulations of the Zoning By-law”