Consultations:

1. OPEN HOUSE SESSION – Public Information Centre (PIC)

At the request of the Planning Department, the applicant organized an Open House Session to introduce the subject amendment to facilitate the proposed redevelopment of the subject site. The Open House Session occurred from 5pm to 7pm on June 11, 2019 at the Roseland Golf and Curling Club, located at 455 Kennedy Drive West.

Summary of the meeting is available in a report provided by the applicant’s planning consultant.

The Meeting Summary report shows that 15 submissions were received from residents, some in support of the proposed redevelopment and others in objection to the proposed redevelopment. The summary of Public Comments Received because of the Open House meeting can be found in Appendix D-1, Excerpts from Meeting Summary Report, attached to this planning report.

2. DEPARTMENT AND AGENCIES

Comments from municipal departments and external agencies are attached as Appendix D to this report. There are no objections to the subject amendment; however, Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is concerned with the potential impact of the quality and quantity of runoff in the downstream waterc

As noted already in this report, Site Plan Control is the more appropriate tool for addressing the requirements of municipal departments and external agencies contained in Appendix D, attached.

3. PUBLIC NOTICE

The official notice will be advertised in the Windsor Star Newspaper as mandated by the Planning Act.

Courtesy notice will be mailed to all properties within 120m (400 feet) of the subject parcel prior to the Development & Heritage Standing Committee (DHSC) meeting.

Conclusion:

It is my opinion that the requested amendment to the zoning by-law to accommodate the proposed neighbourhood commercial development on the subject lands is not consistent with the PPS 2020 and does not maintain conformity with the Official Plan.

In my opinion, this amendment does not constitute good planning. It is recommended that the applicant’s request be denied.

Planning Act Matters:

I concur with the above comments and opinion of the Registered Professional Planner.

Michael Cooke, MCIP, RPP

Manager Planning Policy / Deputy City Planner

Thom Hunt, MCIP, RPP

City Planner

I am not a registered Planner and have reviewed as a Corporate Team Leader