Section “1.1.3.6 New development taking place in designated growth areas should occur adjacent to the existing built-up area and shall have a compact form, mix of uses and densities that allow for the efficient use of land, infrastructure and public service facilities.”
COMMENT:
The subject site is located: in Central Windsor; located adjacent to an existing residential neighbourhood; fronting on a local road (Campbell Street); fronts on a major arterial road (Tecumseh Road); can be considered infilling as a re-development and re-use of a previous residential lot; will be developed on existing municipal infrastructure; and with supportive commercial and institutional uses located within the neighbourhood.
Section “1.4.3 Planning authorities shall provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing types and densities to meet projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area by:
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establishing and implementing minimum targets for the provision of housing which is affordable to low and moderate income households. However, where planning is conducted by an upper-tier municipality, the upper-tier municipality in consultation with the lower-tier municipalities may identify a higher target(s) which shall represent the minimum target(s) for these lower-tier municipalities;
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permitting and facilitating: 1. all forms of housing required to meet the social, health and wellbeing requirements of current and future residents, including special needs requirements; and 2. all forms of residential intensification, including second units, and redevelopment in accordance with policy 1.1.3.3;
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directing the development of new housing towards locations where appropriate levels of infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available to support current and projected needs;
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promoting densities for new housing which efficiently use land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities, and support the use of active transportation and transit in areas where it exists or is to be developed; and
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establishing development standards for residential intensification, redevelopment and new residential development which minimize the cost of housing and facilitate compact form, while maintaining appropriate levels of public health and safety.