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Second public meeting held on Edgewood subdivision

October 8, 2014   ·   0 Comments

The public was given a chance to provide input on the next phase of the Edgewood Valley Development at a second public meeting held Sept. 29.

The initial public meeting on the subdivision, located at the Hansen Boulevard and Meyer Drive extensions (west of Blind Line), was held in 2010. Since then, a number of new homes have been constructed in the vicinity and staff asked for a second public meeting to make new property owners aware of the proposed development and give them the opportunity provide comments, explained Nancy Tuckett, the Town’s director of economic development, planning and innovation.

The draft plan of subdivision and zoning bylaw amendment application were brought forward at the public meeting. The proposed plan of subdivision includes 51 single detached dwelling lots that would front on internal streets off the Hansen Boulevard extension and the extension of Meyer Drive. Also proposed are 17 townhouse units and a medium density development block.

The lands, a 22.5-acre property, are currently designated Low Density Residential, Low Density Multiple, Open Space and Neighbourhood Commercial in the Official Plan and are currently zoned “Development Zone.” The owner proposes to rezone the lands to appropriate residential zones for the proposed residential lots and an appropriate commercial zone for the proposed commercial block.

At the public meeting, Jim Hughes, representing the applicant, addressed concerns regarding environmental protection, especially concerning the south end of the property which contains portions of the Lower Monora Creek.

Mr. Hughes explained that the application was first submitted in 2007 and after preliminary review it was determined limits needed to be established prior to proceeding with a development adjacent to the Lower Monora Creek. In discussion with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), a revised application was submitted in 2010. Since then, the applicant has been working with the CVC regarding a number of environmental issues including an environmental impact study, a detailed stormwater management report. CVC is now in a position to conduct a full review of the application and provide comments on the applications to allow the Town to continue to process the applications, Ms. Tuckett informed council and the public.

Mr. Hughes said the developer has been working to protect the environment, the wetland and the wildlife in the area.

“We are very conscious about the environment that’s there and we’re trying to preserve that,” he said. “We’re trying pretty hard to make environmental improvements in the area and are working closely with the conservation authority to do so.”

Local resident Robert Rice said he hoped the developer would adhere to the setback requirements. The developer who built his home had a similar setback requirement but it never happened, he added. “That’s what I’m fearful of.”

Mr. Hughes informed him that a multi-use, paved trail will be constructed to ensure the setback. “The requirements are a lot more strict today than when your subdivision was developed.”

The information was received and referred back to staff.

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