Iqra Chaudhry, Planner, provided a slide presentation overview of the application commenting on the site location, the proposed application, conformity to Regional and Provincial Plans & Policies, the 'Our King' Official Plan designation, zoning provisions, site specific amendments, conceptual plans, land use matters under review, and staff's recommendations.
Jim Kostopoulos, JKO Planning Services Inc., spoke on behalf of the applicant and provided a slide presentation commenting on the land use, the site plan, the proposed rezoning, lot area and frontage analysis, the proposed building and lot standards, the 'Our King' Official Plan designation, the previous OMB decision with respect to the official plan amendment application, proposed elevations, and building renderings.
Deputations
Mary Muter spoke on behalf of Kingscross Ratepayers Association commenting on; the wetlands, forested areas, removal and preservation of mature trees, impact to neighbouring properties, setbacks, the position of the proposed new build and driveway, and hard scaping.
John Hollick commented on; lot conformity, maintaining the character of the neighbourhood, conformity to the 'Our King' Official Plan, the Study Area, removal of matures trees, setbacks and frontages, proposed house size, and drainage concerns. Mr. Hollick asked that the application be rejected.
Bruce Craig spoke on behalf of Concerned Citizens of King Township asking for clarity on the history of the application and commented on their concerns with; property lines, the Environmental Protection zone, driveway width, removal and retaining of mature trees, and the tree canopy.
The agent and staff responded to questions.