THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Council Chambers - Municipal Office 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ADDENDUM AGENDA G. CORRESPONDENCE (for information) Page # 3 Simcoe County District School Board re 2627 Grand Tamarack 1-2 Crescent 4 Shayna Lavoie & Kevin Mahon re 2627 Grand Tamarack Crescent 5 Petition re 2627 Grand Tamarack Crescent 5-10 3-4
G-3 Simcoe Count District School Board 1170Hwy. 26West Midhurst, ON LOL1XO Phone: (705)728-7570 Fax: f705)728-2265 January 10, 2018 Mr. Nathan Westendorp, MCIP RPP Manager of Development Planning County of Simcoe 1110 Highway 26 Midhurst, ON L9X 1 N6 Dear Mr. Westendorp: 1522417 ONTARIO LTD. (BAYOU DEVELOPMENTS) VILLAGE AT SHADOW CREEK 2627 GRAND TAMARACK CRESCENT WESTSHORE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN FILENO. SV-T-1703 Thank you for circulating a copy of the application for the above-noted plan of subdivision to this office for review. The application proposes 42 condominium townhouse units to be serviced by municipal water and sewage services. The subject lands are designated "Settlement" in the County Official Plan and "Settlement West Shore" in the Township of Severn Official Plan. The property is currently zoned Residential One (R1) in the Township Zoning By-law. Planning staff have no objection to this draft plan of subdivision. We request that the Board's standard conditions, as indicated below, be included. That the owner agrees to include in all offers of purchase and sale a statement which advises the prospective purchaser that the public schools on designated sites in the community are not guaranteed. Attendance at schools in the area yet to be constructed is also not guaranteed. Pupils may be accommodated in temporary facilities and/or be directed to schools outside the area.. That the owner agree to include in all offers of purchase and sale a statement which advises the prospective purchaser that school busses will not enter cul de sacs and pick up points will generally will be located on through streets convenient to the Board. Additional pick up points will not be located in the subdivision when major construction activity has been completed. Page 1 of 10
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Yours truly, Hotly Spacek, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner ec: Andrea Woodrow Director of Planning & Development Township of Severn Page 2 of 10
From: Shayna Lavoie [mailto:sllavoie hotmail. com] Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 8:12 PM To: Andrea Woodrow Subject: Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2627 Grand Tamarack Crescent To whom it may concern, My husband and I purchased our newly built home at 3568 Shadow Creek Road on May 19, 2017. To say that we were shocked to receive this application would be an understatement. We lived in Barrie for 11 years and moved out of town for the specific purpose of getting out of town and into a more rural area where we could have peace and quiet as well as more room for our family. I am upset that I had to find this out via letter as I feel that our builder (Bayou Developments) should have told us his intentions to build townhouses in the general vicinity of our new home. hlad I known this I would not have purchased our home. This is a quiet residential area with nice families that keep to themselves and respect the neighbourhood. I don't have to worry about forgetting something outside and that is a great feeling. I moved 40 minutes away from Barrie for that reason and to be told not even a year after moving to this wonderful community that there is a possibility that townhouses will be built here is quite upsetting. Townhouses lower the property value of nearby homes and it is not without reason. The lower price of these homes bring with them a string of problems including many young children and young adults not to mention lots of cars parked all over the street and a significant amount of traffic. I know that money talks but I feel that I have the right to be heard and have the right to say that I am strongly opposed to passing this by-law that would allow all kinds of low income individuals to enter into this quiet neighbourhood. Look at any neighbourhood that has passed by-laws of this kind and you will see the pattern of housing prices in the surrounding area dropping as well as partying and noise violations not to mention other violations. I hope that you will take all of this into consideration before you make a decision that is clearly all about money. Sincerely. Shayna Lavoie/Kevin Mahon owners of 3568 Shadow Creek Road G-4 Page 3 of 10
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G-5 January 10, 2018 Dear Township of Severn Council members ^t/ /^^ As concerned neighbors of 2627 Grand Tamarack Crescent (Westshore) we are opposed to the proposed rezoning of the property Roll# 435101000718402 Zoning Application Z-17-11 Subdivision application #SV-T-1703 owned by 1522417 Ontario Ltd, ( Bayou Developments) up for Public Information Meeting January 17, 2018. As Noted in the Townships Official Plan Section A2. 3 Settlement Area - Section A2. 3. 1: It is the goal of this Plan to protect and enhance the character of existing settlement areas and to maintain them as diverse, liveable, safe, thriving and attractive communities. C) To ensure that the character and stability of existing and well established settlement areas are maintained and enhanced by ensuring that development and redevelopment is compatible, in terms of built form, with the character of adjacent buildings and neighbourhoods and the scale and density of existing development. The Subject property is comprised 5. 82 Acres, it abuts a natural drainage steam and wetlands area. Its zoned Rl in the settlement areas of West Shore. Proposed changes Zoning - Rl to RM1-XX Min lot Frontage from existing 600 m2 to 250 m2 Min Front Yard from 7.5 m to 6m Min Rear yard from 7. 5 m to 2. 96m Lot Coverage from 30% to 46% These major proposed changes will have major impacts on our community. Page 5 of 10
We respectfully ask for no zoning change on this parcel not because we are anti-growth but because we are enthusiastic supporters of smart, planned development. Our most compelling reasons include:. The Proposed Rezoning is Inconsistent and fails to conform with existing developments in our stable neighbourhood, it will take away from the current character of the neighbourhood.. Inappropriate use of high-density development in an Area of Stability - The neighborhood in which the rezoning is proposed in an Area of Stability. Yet, the proposed rezoning seeks significant major changes.. The zoning amendment proposal is not minor in nature, the development is too large to be considered a minor zoning by-law amendment. There are many concerns from area residents including privacy, views, spacing, and mass clearing of the forest to which provides an excellent buffer from near by highway noise.. There is also concerns in relation to access, mature trees, traffic, drainage, ground water table and increase of noise.. Concerns of the nearby creek, which currently has drainage issues.. Concerns of an increase in crime and vandalism The Neighborhood Does Not Support this Project I have enclosed a petition from local neighbours and members of this direct community. Page 6 of 10
Petition Against the rezoning of 2627 Grand Tamarack Cres zoning Application 2-17-11 Petition summary and Proposed 42- unit townhome development. background We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who are against the rezoning and development of this property. Action petitioned for Signature Address & Phone Comments Date Printed Name <\6r~o^M ^^la^^s ^W ^^A\5'»i'^^S^Ai /( - ^ ^^SaM^L < 3s-// ^. ^ /c^i 7^7 ^-^ y O^f 3 ^7 Of '^_^ ^l\ JtAin (Vt 30^ ^U<su\j C^^^-^ T ffa^. :>^(\^/i ^^37 ^'/vjc u, ' ^ /^)sc/^- :^- J-^3^^^^^^^^- <^//^ 'i-'^ ^- T ^^^ \!^^/^ ^^A. ^ t^c^ C-'-? ^ ^ k'3 ^ ^ /^-Jit: f Ir ^^j^fi. ^ \fj/f <^^^r ^^^ 3^^.^ c ^ ^ 7f^ JH^c^^^^^ ^\\^t^c^k 6 y. ^^ -J~'^+o-^j^TO, ^ ^'}W^ f / ^(. AG/^H/^ -r;j // ^..-<}! -^^^ ^/^y^ ^-^t'^- '/2/.f. ' ^ -.. _ -,^--"- <. *.'.» '^Z. "l. l(;w., ^. ^.^ / }^r^ sv^^ Cr^k L^) 1 T ^.. j..7 ^"M> /lu/^ ' /, i-'v^j^- ^ f^ ^ ^^»e// ^ ^^^ ^y8 ^^ ^^^/ AT fii^ ui Page 7 of 10
d) Impacts from new or expanding settlement areas on agricultural operations which are adjacent or close to the settlement area are mitigated to the extent feasible. The Township shall apply the policies regarding wise use and management of resources and protecting public health and safety A2.3 SETTLEMENT AREAS A2.3. 1 Goal A2. 3. 2 Objectives It is the goal of this Plan to protect and enhance the character of existing settlement areas and to maintain them as diverse, liveable, safe, thriving and attractive communities. a) To encourage the further development and use of the lands within the Settlement Areas, as appropriate. b) To ensure that all new development within a settlement area has a positive contribution on urban life in the Township. c) To ensure that the character and stability of existing and well established settlement areas are maintained and enhanced by ensuring that development and redevelopment is compatible, in terms of built form, with the character of adjacent buildings and neighbourhoods and the scale and density of existing development. d) To encourage a high quality of site and building design for all forms of development within the Settlement Areas. e) To exercise appropriate municipal development control in order to achieve a consistently high standard of site, building and landscape design. f) To ensure that new development areas are integrated into the fabric of the existing community. g) To ensure that Settlement Areas are compact, pedestrian-friendly with the mix of housing types, community facilities, commercial uses and open spaces. Township of Severn Official Plan 13 Page 8 of 10
. SP=Spadal Township of Severn Schedule A3 West Shore Settlement Area 500 Meters / fe >/.^ ^ Legend -^ PROVINCIAL HISHWAY -^ COUNFl' ROAD LOCAL ROAD PRIVATE ROAD ^1 SBBIement Boundary E^ Country Residential (^ Settlement EmploymentAnea Highway Employment Settlement Living Area Major Recreation Area Q Rural Resort Commercial Shoreline Residential L^IJ Settlement Employmant SP Are Setllement Living SPArea > Environmental Protection Area Greenland Agricultural Land Policy Page 9 of 10
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