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Neighbourhood Meeting Adi Development Group Inc.
4853 Thomas Alton Boulevard
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Corpus Christi Secondary School – Theatre Room
Welcome and Introductions
Planning Department Presentation
Presentation of Development Proposal
Question and Answer Period
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Meeting Agenda
Roles Moderator: Rosalind Minaji, City of Burlington Take Questions Ensure everyone wanting to speak gets that opportunity
Planner: Todd Evershed, City of Burlington Outline planning process Provide current rules/regulations
Applicant’s Agent: David Capper, Ruth Victor & Associates Describe the development Answer technical questions
Question & Comment Process We are here to:
Listen to each other Share information Hear the concerns
• Everyone will have a chance to speak once.
• We will begin with questions first.
• Comments are welcome after all questions are heard.
• Time permitting, we will take second-time speakers.
Please note:
City staff have not made any decisions. There is much more information to be received and analysis to undertake.
We DON’T need to agree We DO need to be respectful
The Planning Process and How
to Get Involved
Why do plans change?
The Planning Act provides authority for applicants to submit development applications to amend the Official Plan or the Zoning By-law.
The City is required to process applications.
If Council does not make a decision on an application within a prescribed timeframe, the application can be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board
Application
Public & Technical Circulations
Neighbourhood Meeting
Statutory Public Meeting
Analysis/Revisions
Recommendation Report
Council Meeting
Pre-Consultation
Have your say!
Preconsultation • Preconsultation takes place between the
applicant and City staff before a development application is submitted
• This is intended to identify what applications are required and what techncial studies are needed to support an application
• There is no evaluation of a development proposal at the preconsultation stage.
Pre-Consultation Application Submitted
Submission of Application •Application is submitted along with the required fees and background studies/information
•A sign is posted on the property describing the proposed development and providing a web link and phone number to contact for further information
Circulations Application Submitted
Contact the Planning Department •If you see a sign in your neighbourhood describing a proposed development, you can call and ask the planner for details.
•Visit the project web page for meeting dates, staff reports, or to view supporting materials submitted by the applicant.
• If you receive a notice about a proposed development, you can call the planner and ask for more information, or visit the Planning Department to view the file.
Circulations Application Submitted
Have your say!
Agency Circulation / Review •The planner sends a letter describing the application to external agencies and City departments that may have an interest in the proposal. The technical studies are reviewed by these agencies.
•Agencies are asked for their comments and any conditions that must be imposed on the development
Neighbourhood Meeting Circulations
Public Notice Circulation •A City planner sends a letter to neighbouring property owners
•The letter describes the proposal and asks for written comments to the Planner
•The public may send comments by mail, fax, or e-mail
Neighbourhood Meeting Circulations
Have your say!
Neighbourhood Meeting (Tonight) •Planner describes planning process
•Provides background information about the site
•Developer presents the proposal
•Public can ask questions and provide feedback
Neighbourhood Meeting Preparation of Information Report
Have your say!
Put Your Opinion in Writing •Tell the City what you think.
•Fill out a comment form at tonight’s meeting.
•Write a letter or email to the Planning Department
•Send a copy of your letter or e-mail to your Ward Councillor.
Have your say!
Preparation of Information Report Neighbourhood Meeting
Preparation of Information Report •Planner writes an information report to Council for the statutory public meeting
•Public comments received to date are attached to the report.
•The meeting is an opportunity for Councillors to learn about the proposed development without having to make a decision about it.
Preparation of Information Report Statutory Public Meeting
Statutory Public Meeting •Neighbouring property owners are sent a letter inviting them to the statutory public meeting before the Development and Infrastructure Committee (D&I) of Council.
•The statutory public meeting allows members of the public, as well as the applicant, to address the Councillors and provide opinions about the proposal.
•Questions can be raised at the statutory public meeting for the applicant and staff to address during the remainder of the application review process.
Review & Analysis
Statutory Public Meeting
Staff Report A week before the meeting, you can obtain a copy of the planning report.
Download it from the Internet or pick it up at the City Clerk’s Department www.burlington.ca
City Hall>Departments>Clerks>Agendas & Minutes>Development and Infrastructure Committee
Review & Analysis
Statutory Public Meeting
Development & Infrastructure Committee (D&I) •Comprised of Council members
•Staff provide an overview of the application
•Members of the public can also speak to the Committee
•The Committee discusses the proposal but does not make a decision at this meeting.
Review & Analysis
Statutory Public Meeting
Have your say!
Delegating at the Meeting: •You do not need to pre-register in order to speak at the statutory public meeting
•Delegations are allowed 10 minutes to address the D&I Committee.
•Joint presentations are allowed, provided that each speaker has new information.
Review & Analysis
Statutory Public Meeting
Have your say!
Review & Analysis •The Planner considers all public and technical input received, including the materials submitted with the application.
•The planner meets with the applicant to discuss the issues raised. The applicant may choose to amend the application to address these issues.
•The planner also evaluates the application in light of Provincial, Region and local planning policies
Review & Analysis
Recommendation Report
Recommendation Report •The Planner writes an recommendation report for consideration by the D&I committee and Council
•The report summarizes the planning analysis and technical considerations and recommends: approval, approval with modification, or refusal of the application.
•Any public comments received after the statutory public meeting are attached to the report.
Review & Analysis
Recommendation Report
Notice of Recommendation & Public Meeting •Neighbouring property owners and people on the mailing list are sent a letter informing them of the staff recommendation and the date of the public meeting to consider the application.
•The letter explains how members of the public can register to speak at the meeting
Recommendation Report
D& I Committee Public Meeting
Have your say!
Recommendation Report A week before the D&I meeting, you can obtain a copy of the planning report.
Download it from the Internet or pick it up at the City Clerk’s Department www.burlington.ca
City Hall>Departments>Clerks>Agendas & Minutes>Development and Infrastructure Committee
Recommendation
Report D& I Committee Public Meeting
Have your say!
Public Meeting to Consider Staff Recommendation (D&I) •Members of the public must register in advance to speak at this meeting.
•Staff provide an overview of their planning report and recommendation.
•The Committee discusses the proposal and votes on it.
Council Meeting and Decision
D& I Committee Public Meeting
Have your say!
Council Meeting •Burlington City Council reviews D&I’s decision about a week after the D&I meeting
•Members of the public can also speak at a Council meeting if they have new information to provide. You must pre-register to speak at the Council meeting.
Council Meeting and Decision
D& I Committee Public Meeting
Have your say!
Notice of Council Decision •The Clerk’s Department sends out notice of the Council’s decision
•The notice includes information on how to appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board, if necessary
Ontario Municipal Board •The OMB is an independent tribunal with the authority to approve, change, or refuse planning applications. Its decisions take the place of decisions made by Council.
•You must participate in the planning process in order to lodge an appeal, or to participate in the OMB Hearing.
Overview of Development Site
4853 Thomas Alton Blvd.
View from Thomas Alton Blvd. looking northwest
View from Columbus Dr. & Thomas Alton Blvd. looking north
View from Palladium Way looking west
Official Plan Designation
Schedule B: Residential – High Density
Zoning
Zone: RAL4 (Alton Community Residential)
Current Zoning Permits
Density (units per hectare)
Height (storeys)
Min. 100 4
Max. 185 10
Planning Application
Proposal: • 691 unit residential development, consists of:
i. 12 back-to-back townhouse units;
ii. 21 (traditional) townhouse units;
iii. 160 stacked townhouse units; and
iv. 498 apartment units in two (2) 19 storey apartment towers –connected by a 5 storey podium
For more information:
Contact: Todd Evershed, Planner II
T: (905) 335-7600 ext. 7870
Visit the City’s website: www.burlington.ca
Questions & Comments
Question & Comment Process We are here to:
Listen to each other Share information Hear the concerns
• Everyone will have a chance to speak once.
• We will begin with questions first.
• Comments are welcome after all questions are heard.
• Time permitting, we will take second-time speakers.
Please note:
City staff have not made any decisions. There is much more information to be received and analysis to undertake.
We DON’T need to agree We DO need to be respectful
For more information:
Contact: Todd Evershed, Planner II
T: (905) 335-7600 ext. 7870
Visit the City’s website: www.burlington.ca