The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak in favour of the application. The applicant Kerri Greenwood was in attendance and noted no comments.
The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition of the application. Christopher Cox of 74 Karen Court noted objection with respect to a gravel driveway where there are sidewalks as the gravel spills onto sidewalks, impacts snow ploughing in the winter.
L. Russell, Senior Planner confirmed that the material to be used for the driveway widening was not gravel, rather that it would be clear stone, which does not get disturbed like gravel.
The Chair further noted that the use of clear stone is not restricted in the Town.
Christopher Cox noted that other properties on the street have clear stone and it makes a mess. The Chair advised that Mr. Cox could make a request to Council regarding restricting the use of clear stone. C. Khan, Secretary Treasurer further advised that Mr. Cox can contact the by-law division with respect to any property standards issues they may have concerns about.
The Chair asked if any members had any questions. Mr. Bertrand asked staff why the extra driveway portion would not be paved. L. Russell, Senior Planner advised that the extended portion of the driveway would need to be a hard surface but that it is not a requirement to pave it. Further, that the recommendation provided in the report was made by the Town's Risk Management Officer to use a permeable material to as to permit for permeability of water.
Ms. Baldassara inquired as to how the three parking spaces would be situated. L. Russell, Senior Planner advised that two spots would be in tandem and the third one beside on the driveway and further noted that the applicants are allowed to widen the driveway to what they are asking for.