Kaitlyn Graham of the Planning and Regulatory Services Department provided an overview of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to facilitate the construction of a high density, mixed-use residential/commercial development on the subject lands.
Chris Pereira, M. Behar Planning and Design Inc., agent for the applicant, provided an overview of the site location, application history, and advised of the owner’s intention to provide a high quality purpose-built rental project on the subject lands. He outlined the development proposal and identified the amendments to the Official Plan and zoning standards that were required to facilitate the development. Mr. Pereira acknowledged the need to build purpose-built rental to meet Regional and Municipal housing objectives and noted that the draft Yonge-Sixteen Key Development Area Secondary Plan promoted new rental accommodation. He also advised of recent discussions with members of Council to explore the potential of a higher number of rental units beyond the quantity identified in the application.
Zaheer Sajun, 418 Summeridge Drive, noted he was a tenant of the building located on the subject lands. He inquired as to the amount of notice that will be provided before his tenancy is terminated and the duration of the approval process.