Parks and Recreation Department, Fire Department and R.C.M,P.:

No comments.
Buildi D .

Steep slopes and proximity to easements will require a geotechnical
engineers report prior to a building permit being issued for these lots.

DISCUSSION:

Development of the subject site will complete the end of Tuohey Avenue and
provide additional housing along Kitchener Avenue, in accordance with the
Official Community Plan, which states that "in-fill subdivision and
development of small pockets of vacant land in built up areas will be
encouraged".

However, substantial public opposition to this proposed rezoning has been
expressed to the Planning Department, with reasons including loss of green
space, change in character of the neighbourhood, and increased noise and
traffic on the streete.

Under the current RS-1 zoning, the applicant may create 8 single family
lots. Although the proposed rezoning would add only tvo extra lots and the
proposed RS-2 lots meet or exceed the minimum lot dimension requirements, the
building envelopes are constrained by the boundaries of the Ministry of
Environment Covenant Area imposed to protect the creek and its banks. Most of
the buildings would be concentrated up-slope around the proposed Tuohey Avenue
cul-de-sac; all lots on this cul-de-sac will have frontages substantially
narrower than the lot widths, thus creating a crowded effect.

Retaining the RS-1 zoning would allow for larger building lots that offer
more flexibility in the siting of homes. This may, in turn, reduce
disturbance to the creek bank, allow for some preservation of natural site
features, and reduce the impact on existing residents.

The Planning Department therefore recommends that this Rezoning
Application not be supported.

Carlos PStip, M. Afch. M.Cc1.P.

Regi red Planner, Director of Planning

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