SURROUNDING LAND USES

North: Adult Education Centre and vacant commercial uses.

East: medical clinic, and service/neighbourhood commercial uses.

West: two (2) storey residential uses and International Gardens parkland.

South: single detached residential dwellings.

Side photos (Google Street View, September 2017) were attached to this report as Appendix A to identify the surrounding land uses and the character of the subject neighbourhood.

MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Sanitary sewer/Storm sewer: Combined sewer located east of this property along University Avenue West and Wellington Avenue, may service the subject site

Water Fire hydrants: Fire hydrants to the east and west of the property

University Ave W: CII Arterial ROW 30.5 metres

Wellington Ave: Local Road ROW 24.40

Transit Windsor Bus: Transway 1C on University Ave W (east/west route)

A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study University Avenue & Victoria Avenue is in progress. The City of Windsor has initiated a study to review the existing roadway elements along the University Avenue and Victoria Street corridors. The study considers opportunities to optimize the right-of-way to achieve safe, efficient, comfortable and convenient travel for roadway users of all ages, abilities and modes for a 20 year study horizon. A Public Information Centre is proposed for Fall 2020 to discuss the preferred option.

Discussion:

1. PLANNING ACT

The comments, submissions or advice affecting planning matter provided by the council of a municipality, as well as the decision of the council of a municipality shall be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 (PPS) and shall conform to the Official Plan (OP).

2. PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT (PPS) 2020

The recommended amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 8600 make sound planning and are consistent with the PPS. The recommended