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Neighbourhood Meeting

ADI Developments

374 Martha Street

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Art Gallery of Burlington – Shoreline Room

We DON’T need to agree We DO need to be respectful

Public Meeting Process We are here to: Listen to each other

Share information Hear the concerns

• Everyone will have a chance to ask questions and/or provide comments following the presentations.

• Please note: City staff have not made any decisions. There is much more information to be received and analysis to be undertaken.

Welcome and Introductions

Planning Department Presentation

Presentation of Development Proposal

Question and Answer Period

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Meeting Agenda

Roles

Moderator: Bruce Krushelnicki Take Questions Ensure everyone wanting to speak gets that opportunity

Planner: Rosa Bustamante Outline planning process Provide current rules/regulations

Applicant: ADI Developments Describe the development Answer technical questions

The Planning Process and How

to Get Involved

Why do plans change?

• The Planning Act provides authority for applicants to submit development applications to amend the Official Plan or the Zoning By-law.

• The City is required to process applications.

• If Council does not make a decision on an application within a prescribed timeframe, the application can be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Application

Public & Technical Circulations

Neighbourhood Meeting

Statutory Public Meeting

Analysis/Revisions

Recommendation Report

Council Meeting

Pre-Consultation

Have your say!

Preconsultation •Preconsultation takes place between the

applicant and City staff before a development application is submitted

•This is intended to identify what applications are required and what technical studies are needed to support an application

•There is no evaluation of a development proposal at the preconsultation stage.

Pre-Consultation Application Submitted

Submission of Application

•Application is submitted along with the required fees and background studies/information

•A sign is posted on the property describing the proposed development and providing a web link and phone number to contact for further information

Circulations Application Submitted

Contact the Planning Department

•If you see a sign in your neighbourhood describing a proposed development, you can call and ask the planner for details.

•Visit the project web page for meeting dates, staff reports, or to view supporting materials submitted by the applicant.

• If you receive a notice about a proposed development, you can call the planner and ask for more information, or visit the Planning Department to view the file.

Circulations Application Submitted

Have your say!

Agency Circulation/ Review

•The planner sends a letter describing the application to external agencies and City departments that may have an interest in the proposal. The technical studies are reviewed by these agencies.

•Agencies are asked for their comments and any conditions that must be imposed on the development

Neighbourhood Meeting Circulations

Public Notice Circulation

•A City planner sends a letter to neighbouring property owners

•The letter describes the proposal and asks for written comments to the Planner

•The public may send comments by mail, fax, or e-mail

Neighbourhood Meeting Circulations

Have your say!

Neighbourhood Meeting (Tonight)

•Planner describes planning process

•Provides background information about the site

•Developer presents the proposal

•Public can ask questions and provide feedback

Neighbourhood Meeting Preparation of Information Report

Have your say!

Put Your Opinion in Writing

•Tell the City what you think.

•Fill out a comment form at tonight’s meeting.

•Write a letter or email to the Planning Department

•Send a copy of your letter or e-mail to your Ward Councillor.

Have your say!

Preparation of Information Report Neighbourhood Meeting

Preparation of Information Report

•Planner writes an information report to Council for the statutory public meeting

•Public comments received to date are attached to the report.

•The meeting is an opportunity for Councillors to learn about the proposed development without having to make a decision about it.

Preparation of Information Report Statutory Public Meeting

Statutory Public Meeting •Neighbouring property owners are sent a letter inviting them to the statutory public meeting before the Development and Infrastructure Committee (D&I) of Council.

•The statutory public meeting allows members of the public, as well as the applicant, to address the Councillors and provide opinions about the proposal.

•Questions can be raised at the statutory public meeting for the applicant and staff to address during the remainder of the application review process.

Review & Analysis

Statutory Public Meeting

Read the Staff Report

A week before the meeting, you can obtain a copy of the planning report.

Download it from the Internet or pick it up at the City Clerk’s Department www.burlington.ca

City Hall>Departments>Clerks>Agendas & Minutes>Development and Infrastructure Committee

Review & Analysis

Statutory Public Meeting

Development & Infrastructure Committee (D&I)

•Comprised of Council members

•Staff provide an overview of the application

•Members of the public can also speak to the Committee

•The Committee discusses the proposal but does not make a decision at this meeting

Review & Analysis

Statutory Public Meeting

Have your say!

Meeting Process

•You do not need to pre-register in order to speak at the statutory public meeting.

•Delegations are allowed 10 minutes to address the D&I Committee.

•Joint presentations are allowed, provided that each speaker has new information.

Review & Analysis

Statutory Public Meeting

Have your say!

Review & Analysis •The Planner considers all public and technical input received, including the materials submitted with the application.

•The planner meets with the applicant to discuss the issues raised. The applicant may choose to amend the application to address these issues.

•The planner also evaluates the application in light of Provincial, Region and local planning policies

Review & Analysis

Recommendation Report

Recommendation Report

•The Planner writes an recommendation report for consideration by the D&I committee and Council

•The report summarizes the planning analysis and technical considerations and recommends: approval, approval with modification, or refusal of the application.

•Any public comments received after the statutory public meeting are attached to the report.

Review & Analysis

Recommendation Report

Notice of Recommendation & Public Meeting

•Neighbouring property owners and people on the mailing list are sent a letter informing them of the staff recommendation and the date of the public meeting to consider the application.

•The letter explains how members of the public can register to speak at the meeting

Recommendation Report

D& I Committee Public Meeting

Have your say!

Recommendation Report

A week before the D&I meeting, you can obtain a copy of the planning report.

Download it from the Internet or pick it up at the City Clerk’s Department www.burlington.ca

City Hall>Departments>Clerks>Agendas & Minutes>Development and Infrastructure Committee

Recommendation

Report D& I Committee Public Meeting

Have your say!

Public Meeting to Consider Staff Recommendation (D&I)

•Members of the public must register in advance to speak at this meeting.

•Staff provide an overview of their planning report and recommendation.

•The Committee discusses the proposal and votes on it.

Council Meeting and Decision

D& I Committee Public Meeting

Have your say!

Council Meeting

•Burlington City Council reviews D&I’s decision about a week after the D&I meeting

•Members of the public can also speak at a Council meeting if they have new information to provide. You must pre-register to speak at the Council meeting.

Council Meeting and Decision

D& I Committee Public Meeting

Have your say!

Notice of Council Decision

•The Clerk’s Department sends out notice of the Council’s decision

•The notice includes information on how to appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board, if necessary

•Any individual has the ability to appeal Council’s decision to the Ontario Municipal Board

Ontario Municipal Board

• The OMB is an independent tribunal with the authority to approve, change, or refuse planning applications. The decisions made at the OMB take the place of decisions made by City Council and are binding. • The OMB operates like a “planning court” for municipal planning matters and typically includes lawyers, planners, technical experts and witnesses in the proceedings.

Overview of Development Site

Add air photo of site

374 Martha Street

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View from Lakeshore Rd looking north

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View from Lakeshore Rd looking northeast

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View from Martha St looking southwest

Official Plan Designation

Schedule B: Mixed Use Centre (Downtown)

Official Plan Designation

Schedule E: Downtown Core Precinct

Zoning Map

Zone: DC (Downtown Core)

Planning Application

Proposal: • 28 storey mixed use building • 5 levels of underground parking; 3 levels of above-ground parking • retail uses on ground floor facing Lakeshore Rd

Questions & Comments

Question & Comment Process We are here to:

Listen to each other Share information Hear the concerns

• Everyone will have a chance to speak once.

• We will begin with questions first.

• Comments are welcome after all questions are heard.

• Time permitting, we will take second-time speakers.

Please note:

City staff have not made any decisions. There is much more information to be received and analysis to undertake.

We DON’T need to agree We DO need to be respectful

For more information:

Contact: Rosa Bustamante, Planner II

T: (905) 335-7600 ext. 7811

E: rosa.bustamante@burlington.ca

Visit the City’s website: www.burlington.ca