Concerns Regarding Premature Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Amendment
Issues highlighted in the premature draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment include the lack of an official plan amendment, incomplete environmental impact study, concerns about zoning changes, stormwater management, existing structures on the property, parking deficiencies, and parkland dedication. The zoning parameters and surrounding compatibility are also questionable, affecting the subdivision design and neighborhood integration.
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The Draft plan of Subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 3285 Thunder Bay Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Public Meeting October 4th 2021
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 1)No official plan amendment 2)EIS incomplete 3)Zoning amendment concerns 4)Stormwater Management concerns 5)House and accessory building left on property 6)Parking deficiency for OS and Traffic study omission 7)Parkland dedication concerns
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 1)No official plan amendment Zoning being change from WR/EC/H R2A + OS + EP + H Official Plan Section 4.13 Open Space, Section 4.131 of General Policies Section states: Any open space use other than a similar open space recreational or conservation type and intensity of use will require an amendment to the Plan. **OPA IS REQUIRED**
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 2)EIS incomplete Beacon study did not go through appropriate due diligence for: Endangered Butternut Tree Fowler Toad species Appropriate methodology to detect other endangered species **COMPLETE EIS REQUIRED**
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 3) Zoning amendment concerns Surrounding compatibility R1 R2A Zoning Intensity is not compatible with surrounding Neighbourhood 16 units WR R2A R1 7 units 41 units 24 units **NOT APPROPRIATE** WR + R1 14 units
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 3) Zoning amendment concerns Zoning Parameters WR 18 m 600 Sqm R1 18 m 600 sqm 25-35% yes R2A 12 m (-33%) 375 sqm (-37%) 50% (+20%) yes Frontage Area Coverage 40% Accessory Apt height storeys These zoning parameters dictate Subdivision design. As the parameters differ so greatly from the surroundings, the Subdivision design will inevitably not be compatible. no 9 2.5 9 2.5 10.5 m(+16%) 2.5
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 3) Zoning amendment concerns Surrounding compatibility Most of the lots shown are larger than what R2A permits. If minimum areas were used, there could be up to 57 lots on this same property without a zoning change. With Each lot having at ADU = 114 units. We cannot responsibly allow for density in such an Environmentally sensitive area. **THIS DOES NOT FIT**
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 4) Stormwater Management concerns How will the pollution problems from the upstream owners and developers affect the environment, the subdivision and the Town of Fort Erie s Liability? The town has reached out to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding stormwater management **LIABILITY TO TAXPAYERS**
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 5) Remaining Building on Property 100+ year old building and garage on premises No mention of purpose of Building or garage No mention of budget No mention of Risk assessment No mention of Impact of EP area **LIABILITIES TO TAX PAYERS**
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 6) Intensity, Parking, Traffic Study 41 units + 41 accessory dwellings = 82 units 18 new units with driveways onto TB road Parking lot shape and encumbrances limit parking stalls House units + ADU + Park = MORE TRAFFIC No Traffic impact study **WHERE IS THE DUE DILIGENCE**
The Draft plan of subdivision and Zoning Amendment are Premature. 6) Parkland dedication Where is the Plan for this Park? No budget for the 2nd biggest waterfront park in RTBCB TFE has numerous windows for which they completely Neglect (eg. Bernard Beach, Burleigh Rd, Maple Leaf Park) Cost to taxpayers going forward? Park will be on land that should be designated Environmental Protection **GOOD PLANNING CANNOT BE IGNORED TO ACQUIRE WATER ACCESS**
The Draft plan of Subdivision and Zoning Amendment is Premature. 3285 Thunder Bay Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Public Meeting October 4th 2021
