1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION 6666 MOUNTAIN ROAD APPLICANTS: BRIAN & EMILIE WETHERELL CITY FILE: AM February 26, 2019

2. Neighbourhood Concerns
Westerly boundary:
fence and trees
Neighbourhood Petition:
lot sizes too small/high density/property values
requested R1C zone that would result in loss of 3 lots

4. Future Development Plan
Prepared to demonstrate potential lots through future consent applications will meet or exceed Zoning regulations
Current “Development Holding” zone already includes R1E regulations for a dwelling
eliminated 1 lot from original plan…..11 lots max. in long term
approximate areas range between 5,000 -5,900 sq. ft. & frontages nearly ft.
no future public road permitted west from Mountain Rd ... multi-residential/condo likely.

11. Official Plan Conformity
Designation: “Residential” designation within “Built- Up Area”; permitted uses on local road generally singles, semis or Townhouses
Appropriate land use and zone: single detached is consistent; current “Development Holding” Zone already includes R1E regulations to allow a dwelling; future development will meet or exceed minimum R1E requirements.
Compatibliity: does not mean that development has to be exactly the same, should co-exist without any adverse impacts. Lot areas, setbacks, coverage, building height will permit comparable home sizes (i.e. over 2,000 sq.ft. ); All planning policies encourage varying lot sizes and unit sizes…. particularly the City’s OP which also promotes smaller lot sizes
Density: “higher” densities anticipated in “Built-Up Area”, gradation of densities promoted; “Low density” (20.75 u/ha) proposed ….at the low end of OP requirement ( u/ha), future development to the west will likely be “Medium Density” (i.e. Townhouses or apartments)
Efficient use of land and infrastructure: ….underutilized property, RIC zone being requested would result in the loss of 3 lots, we have revised future plans for one less lot; more cost effective development
Affordable Housing : more affordable building lots

12. Conclusion
As set out in the Planning staff report (PBD ) supporting this application, the proposed Zoning By-law amendment meets all applicable tests under Provincial, Regional and City policies and plans