Kristen Harrison, Manager of Policy Planning, summarized the key advantages of undertaking the neighbourhood planning process before introducing Justine Giancola, Project Manager and Planning Lead, Dillon Consulting Ltd., who provided a slide presentation overview of the Doctors Lane and Old King Road Neighbourhood Plans.
Deputations
Kyle Tobin advised of his concerns with respect to the draft Plan pertaining to; the Township's small-town feel, the purpose of the Plans, the importance of maintaining Kings' historical and cultural heritage, his opposition to high density, traffic and safety, preservation of parks and open spaces, opposition to promoting industrial tax base, need for King to be a strong voice at the Region and Province, the AMPS system, and encouraging development that aligns with the community's needs.
Tony Giambattista commented on his concerns regarding; the Plans' proposals for the King City area, parking and traffic, forms of housing development, the need to maintain Memorial Park as a community hub, and impacts future development will have on the community.
Paul Ward commented on the King City Tennis Association's past and future partnership with King Township.
Bruce Craig appeared on behalf of Concerned Citizens of King Township (CCKT) in support of the draft Plans for the core areas commenting on; diversity in housing and commercial opportunities, inclusion of outdoor and indoor public space, walkable communities, the need for a variety of housing types, maintaining King's heritage, and creative landscaping with trees and shrubs integrated in the core village areas.
Tony Varanese advised he is not against intensification but expressed his concerns with; the character of the downtown core, boundary changes, the Community Plan Permit System (CPPS), need for additional public consultation, height of proposed building, lack of greenspace, heritage impacts, and the need to compromise.
Ivan Rappa spoke on behalf of the King United Soccer Club expressing their concerns with the lack of consultation with the Club, the possibility of losing Wellesley Park as a soccer field, future field availability in King, pedestrian safety, traffic impacts, and the need to slow this proposal down inorder to ensure all residents and organizations can provide their feedback.