Public Meetings for proposed developments at 109 Park Place (Ward 8), 193 & 197 Blake Street (Ward 1) and 303 Cundles Road East (Ward 3). A staff report on the application for 219 Bayfield Street (Ward 2), and for 140 Lockhart Road (Ward 8). Plus the Summary of grant approvals under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Engage's Summary: https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/council-follow-up-week-of-september-12
Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11245211&GUID=08BB2BB6-BB91-4C02-9FEF-4B641D5BC3F8
Watch Again: https://youtu.be/Vk4JVrjv744
Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=993423&GUID=EAB31CA4-942F-45F0-9E88-FD5BB113958E
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ABSENT: Aylwin, N.Harris
🗣🏢 Public Meeting – 109 Park Place Boulevard (Ward 8)
Application for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Proposal to permit residential uses at the location, for the development of two mixed-use buildings, 6 storeys and 16 storeys, with ground floor commercial and a total of 475 residential units
Application submitted by North American (Park Place) Development Corporation
Seeking to add additional special provisions to the "General Commercial with Special Provisions (C4) (SP-304)" zone
Requested special provisions include:
allowing dwelling units in conjunction with the permitted commercial and institutional uses
parking standard of 1 space per dwelling unit
allowing the current building height regulations to apply to the residential portion as well
removing the residential use restrictions
There was only one public speaker, who asked that the height of the buildings be taken into consideration, but was otherwise supportive.
🗣🏘 Public Meeting – 193 and 197 Blake Street (Ward 1)
Additional Correspondence: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11231755&GUID=AB85CDAE-D40D-4AEC-8757-C889C71E7755
Application for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Proposal to permit the development of five residential townhouse units
Application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions Incl. on behalf of Fennelwood Corp.
Seeking to amend Official Plan designation from "General Commercial" to "Residential", and to amend the zoning from "General Commercial (C4)" to "Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density - Townhouse with Special Provisions (RM2-TH)(SP-XXX)"
Requested special provisions include:
reduce lot area from 200m2 to 183m2 on lots B-D
reduce side yard setback from 1.8m to 1.2-1.5m
reduce landscaped open space from 35% of lot area to 32% of lot area
increase gross floor area from 60% to 83.4% (Lot A), 118.8% (Lots B-D), and 100% (Lot E)
increase building height from 10m to 13.9m
reduce minimum driveway length from 11m to 5.5m
set front yard parking coverage to 42% (Lot A), 65% (Lots B-D), and 52% (Lot E)
reduce front yard setback to a porch from 1.5m/3m to 0m
There were no public comments., but there was written correspondence (see link above).
🗣🏢 Public Meeting – 303 Cundles Road East (Ward 3)
Additional Correspondence: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11216436&GUID=F8CC9D30-5076-44AB-BDA5-5941734A019C
Application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Proposal to add additional special provisions to the current "General Commercial with Special Provisions (C4) (SP-520)(SP-530)
New special provisions include:
Amendment from standard C4 bylaw:
reduce minimum rear yard setback from 7m to 3.5m
Amendments to the special provisions already granted
increase maximum residential building height further, from 6 storeys to 12 storeys
increase maximum residential unit count further, from 200 residential units (120 currently built and occupied) to 505 residential units
Four residents spoke to this project. First was concerned with the entranceway and safety, as well as transit stops, and height in regard to safety for air ambulances coming in to RVH. Second about the number of units and increased traffic and congestion. Third about height and impact on views of Little Lake and shadowing. Fourth echoed their concerns and noted Planning Act's requirement of any new development to be orderly, safe and healthy, which he didn't feel this project was.
🏢🏘 Zoning Bylaw Amendment – 219 Bayfield Street (Ward 2)
APPROVED on consent
Approve the rezoning from "Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density (RM2)" and "Transition Centre Commercial, Special Provision Fifty-Seven (C2)(SP-57)" to "Transition Centre Commercial, Special Provisions (C2)(SP-XXX)
Special Provisions:
reduce landscape buffer from 3m to 2.5m
limit permitted uses to Bed and Breakfast, Custom Workshop, Florist, Funeral Establishment, Office, Medical Office, Personal Service Store, Photography Studio, Rental Store, Retail Store, Restaurant, Veterinary Clinic, Art Gallery, Assisted Living Facility, Child Care, Museum, Social Service Facility, Dwelling Units in conjunction with permitted commercial uses except defined automotive uses, Residential uses permitted in the Second Density RA2 Zone, and Group Home
🚜🏭 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 140 Lockhart Road (Ward 8)
APPROVED on consent
Redesignation of part of the land from "General Industrial" to "Restricted Industrial, from "Environmental Protection Area" to "Restricted Industrial", from "Environmental Protection Area" to "General Industrial", and from "General Industrial" to "Environmental Protection Area"
Identify the Defined Policy Area for a part of the land for "Restricted Industrial" use, to allow a Salvage Operation and Outdoor Storage
Approve the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for part of the lands from "General Industrial (G1)" to "Restricted Industrial with Special Provisions (RI)(SP-XXX)", from "Environmental Protection (EP)" to "Restricted Industrial with Special Provisions (RI)(SP-XXX), from "Environmental Protection (EP)" to "General Industrial (GI)", and from "General Industrial (GI) to "Environmental Protection (EP)"
Special Provisions for the "Restricted Industrial with Special Provisions (RI)(SP-XXX):
define Salvage Operation
reduce minimum required parking standard from 1 parking space per 70 m2 to 1 parking space per 140 m2 of gross floor area
increase height restriction for outdoor storage from a maximum height of 4m to 12.25m except for outdoor storage of machinery or equipment
💰📊 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grant Approvals Summary – February to April 2022
APPROVED on consent
Receive the report
reallocate 50% of the funds from the current balance to the affordable housing and preservation of built heritage grant programs, replenish the balance and continue funding affordable housing and heritage preservation projects in 2022
65.5% to the affordable housing grant reserve, 33.5% to the preservation of built heritage grant reserve
