The Committee considered Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-467, dated October 18, 2024, recommending adoption of Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/022/K/ES, for the properties municipally addressed as 864-876 King Street West.
E. Schneider, Senior Planner presented an overview of the report. T. Malone-Wright, Manager, Development and Housing Approvals and G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
D. Schnider left the meeting at this time.
P. Chauvin, MHBC Planning was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation.
D. Schnider returned to the meeting at this time.
In response to questions from the Committee, P. Chauvin noted the potential for three-bedroom units will be reviewed during the site plan process.
In response to further questions, P. Chauvin stated a Traffic Impact Study was submitted to the City and Regional Transportation staff who did not identify any major traffic concerns as a result of the proposed development. P. Chauvin also confirmed approximately twenty percent of the units are proposed to be affordable housing.
P. Dedes addressed the Committee in opposition to the application, noting concerns related to construction noise and traffic on Herbert Street, greenspace allocation, as well as the potential for shadow impacts due to the building height.
In response to questions related to construction concerns, E. Schneider noted that if the application proceeds to site plan, the City will require a Construction Management Checklist, providing details related to: road closures, routes for construction traffic, crane installations, parking on streets, and the notification of residents.