It is confusing that the this report states that it feels the current “site plan reveals a lack of sensitivity” and is “incompatible with the adjacent detached residential dwellings”, it then, on page 189, goes on to recommend the approval of the application.

The report, on pages 194 and 195 quotes various sections of the Provincial Policy Statement which, if the online version is up to date, the sections quoted are actually incorrect

As you know, the City must also adhere to its Official Plan. Certainly the developer is not drawing your attention to the area that we believe affects this application negatively. I direct your attention to Section 6.3.2.5 (c) of the Official Plan. Therein, it states, “compatible with the surrounding area in terms of scale, massing, height, siting, orientation , parking and amenity areas”. I certainly do not see ANY of that here. Where the surrounding area is mostly single-level homes of approximately 18 feet in height, the developer is proposing to more than TRIPLE that height as previously stated. That is certainly NOT compatible with the surround area in terms of scale. Massing – the drawings show 4 individual buildings, which certainly is much more construction on this piece of land than any in the area. As well, you will now have parking for 120 vehicles, where the surrounding area residential driveways would hold 4 cars.

Section 8.7.2.1 (a) also speaks as follows: “Is complimentary to adjacent development in terms of its overall massing, orientation, setback and exterior design, particularly characte r, scale and appearance.” Certainly,

Subsection (f) of that same Plan says “facilitating a gradual transition from Low profile residential development to Medium and/or High profile development”. My goodness, I don’t know what your definition is of gradual, but the dictionary states gradual is taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees. How could it possibly be believed, in comparison to the houses on either side, could be defined as gradual? That increase in height is beyond even comparing it to an escalator – it’s a bloody elevator!!

As well, the most easterly of the buildings proposed are to be built 6 feet from the edge of the road. That is right on the property line. The mere size of these buildings will be blocking the view from adjacent homes. Those homes are probably 100 feet back from where this is proposed to be built.

Many neighbours have grave concerns about this proposed development. Little River Creek runs behind the west side of Lauzon Road. Neighbours, in general, have lived there for many years and have experienced flooding of the creek onto their properties. It appears that at the present time there is not sufficient drainage of this area. As well, I am told there was a drainage ditch behind the homes on the east side of Lauzon Road that was covered over when the Forest Glade development was built. This caused much flooding on those lots as well. People within City Hall were contacted on numerous occasions to correct this area, but to no avail. I was out to 3140, 3130 and 3120 the other day and have taken pictures of that flooding. It just shows how important proper drainage is to the area.

This is a picture taken of Little River taken at the rear property of 3083 Lauzon Road, three lots to the north of 3129 Lauzon Road. The owner tells me this picture was taken just before it flooded onto her property.