The Chair asked for questions or comments from the public. Comments from Manda Jones, as noted above at item 7.2.3, were received.
The Chair asked for questions from Council.
Councillor Taylor complimented Ms. Jones on the way in which she and the residents of the area dealt with their concerns on the matter.
Councillor Taylor also complimented Mr. Hollenbeck and Mr. Laws on the way in which they worked with resident concerns.
Councillor Taylor questioned if the units would be owned units as opposed to rental units.
Mr. Hollenbeck indicated the intent is that the units would be owned units.
Councillor Taylor enquired if consideration has been given to planting more trees on the West side to assist with noise abatement.
Mr. Hollenbeck indicated that a noise study was completed so that the buildings would not be impacted by adverse noise. Mr. Hollenbeck also indicated that the landscape plan that has been prepared will restore the tree canopy to greater than what currently exists.
Councillor Sherwood referenced the parkette and hoped consideration would be given to installation of some form of tot lot.
Councillor Andrews questioned the modifications to the road and the amount of the encroachment that is being contemplated.
Larysa Russell, Senior Planner indicated that it is a County Road and that the widening consists of approximately 4 metres.
Councillor Andrews questioned if the County will have responsibility for management of that portion of the road.
Doug Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services indicated that the County will be responsible for the entire right of way.
Councillor Peters inquired about the partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
Mr. Hollenbeck indicated that Habitat for Humanity is not involved for financial reasons. They began the process but it was challenging for them and there was an agreement to make a certain number of units available to them but they have come to the conclusion that they would no longer be involved.
Councillor Peters inquired about the difference in the applications relating to connection regarding walkability and accessibility.
Mr. Hollenbeck indicated that the servicing connection is through that corridor so it would be difficult to add a walkway there. Further, as a result of a re submission and discussion with Town staff it was recalculated and determined that the most appropriate connection would be to the development to the East and follow through to Samuel Court.
Councillor Peters indicated that the corridor exists and is likely to be used whether there is a pathway or not.
Doug Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services indicated that he would need to consult staff for the reasons for eliminating the connection and that it is important to have a pedestrian connection which is achieved through the connection to neighbouring property.
Mr. Hollenbeck indicated that the corridor, for run off, is fairly significant so it was preserved to ensure that the run off was addressed. The foot path that is contemplated is the one that will be utilized.
Mayor Brown questioned the buffer lands and if they will be maintained.
Doug Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services indicated that they would be left to be naturalized and not maintained by the Town.
Mayor Brown thanked Mr. Hollenbeck for bringing the development to the Town and for responding to the concerns of the residents.
Councillor Taylor commented on the road widening and wondered how long it would be and was there conversation with the County about a possible ring road at the area.
Doug Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services indicated that road widenings are taken by the road authorities in the event the land is needed for road widening in the future.
Councillor Taylor questioned if there would be a roundabout.
Doug Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services indicated he does not know of any plans to create a roundabout in the area.