• d) The market study does not support the neighbour’s concerns relative to the need for the proposed hotel.

• e) The Windsor Police do not share the neighbour’s concerns about increased crime.

• f) While the format of the public meeting is not ideal; the municipality has elected to proceed in this way and there is a reasonable opportunity for the public to have input as evidenced by the comments received. In addition, only a portion of the residents accepted our offer to speak with them and hear their concerns.

• g) The applicant has utilized strategically placed trees to reduce the impact of views from the hotel to the adjacent properties. Additional plantings could be provided if it would help.

• h) The proposed hotel will be a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott which is a solid brand with a good reputation and good management practices. It is unlikely to compete in the same market as the other nearby motels. Also, the patrons are unlikely to cause concerns for the neighbourhood.

1.8 RECOMMENDATION

Based on the above consultation, we continue to support the recommendation of the planning department that the application BE APPROVED.

APPENDIX 1 – LOG OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH NEIGHBOURS

DATE	DESCRIPTION	DISCUSSION
2020 04	Email from City Clerk to the nine residents	Provided my contact information and invited them to contact Bezaire Partners
2020 04 15	Email to Ward Councillor	Offered support if needed to respond to residents
2020 04 16	Email from Angie LaMarre	Provided her email address.
2020 04 16	Email to Angie LaMarre	Will be in touch tomorrow or the weekend
2020 04 17	Telecon with Rob Rizzo	Located right beside the site and supports the project
2020 04 17	Email from Rob Roy	Provided his contact info
2020 04 17	Email to Rob Roy	Available on Friday or the weekend.
2020 04 17	Telecon with Ray Unis	Provided information on sanitary sewer, intersection, hotel brand. Wants to know what side of the road the sewer will be on.
2020 04 17	Email to Angie LaMarre	Asked when are you available to chat?
2020 04 17	Letter to Ray Unis	Additional information responding to everyone’s concerns