Subdivision in this location contributes to minimizing land consumption and servicing costs by using a site that already has available trunk infrastructure in the immediate area.
The PPS also states:
“1.1.2 Sufficient land shall be made available to accommodate an appropriate range and mix of land uses to meet projected needs for a time horizon of up to 20 years.”
The PPS requires that land be available to diversify developments to meet the future needs of the community. The Draft Plan Subdivision is consistent with that requirement by accommodating new residential construction on lands designated for that purpose.
The PPS also states:
“1.4.1 To provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing types and densities required to meet projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area, planning authorities shall:
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maintain at all times the ability to accommodate residential growth for a minimum of 10 years through residential intensification and redevelopment and, if necessary, lands which are designated and available for residential development; and
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maintain at all times where new development is to occur, land with servicing capacity sufficient to provide at least a three-year supply of residential units available through lands suitably zoned to facilitate residential intensification and redevelopment, and land in draft approved and registered plans.”
The requested Draft Plan of Subdivision is consistent with the PPS by developing a planned low-density neighbourhood on smaller lots than currently exist fronting Howard Avenue. While the lots proposed are relatively large, the proposed form of development is a more efficient use of land and resources than currently exists on this site. As well, this development will help to provide additional residential inventory within the City of Windsor.
The PPS also states:
“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:
a. permitting and facilitating: