The Commission also recommended that with this increased density on the site, the community should realise some benefit in the form of sustainability issues. Unanimously Carried The Chair will write a letter to Council offering support to the applicant on this project. Rezoning Application G. Penway reviewed the site and advised that application is being made to rezone the site from RT-1 to Garden Apartment status. The Chair welcomed F. Adab, Architect, D. V. Landscape Architect, and M. Saii, Developer, and requested that only unique or trendsetting features of the project should be addressed. Mr. Adab displayed drawings of the site layout, explained exterior finishes for the 9-unit development and reviewed the neighbouring properties.
All units have private patios and entrances from the street or from the interior courtyard.
Garage access for all units is from the lane. The applicant advised that these units have been designed for adults who want to downsize from family home and for young couples with no children. It was noted that 21 parking spaces are provided on the site, which is in excess of City requirements. The landscape plan for the site was reviewed briefly. Carried Absent - 1 12.