At this time, staff has noted the following specific issues that are to be considered with this proposal:
- Impacts on the surrounding neighbourhood including wind and shadows due to the proposed building.
- Four of the properties on the site are listed on the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources pursuant to subsection 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act. One of the buildings, located at 219/221 Main Street North, is noted in the current Development Permit System By-law for retention. The appropriate outcome for these resources will be determined through this proposal. The abutting property to the south is a designated heritage resource, and the proposal will be considered with respect to how it affects that resource.
- The adequacy of services such as the availability of schools, community centres, libraries and municipal amenities as a result of the proposed increase in population.
- The adequacy of one access point to the development considering the number of anticipated vehicle trips.
- The location of the vehicular access on Thomas Street, relative to the current location of the Joseph Street and Thomas Street intersection.
- The appropriateness of the drop-off areas considering the proposal to have this contained within the City’s current street right-of-way.
- The appropriateness of the daycare lay by lane located at the Thomas Street/Joseph Street intersection.
- The adequacy of road widening and daylight triangles.
- The potential for the redevelopment of the abutting lands should this proposal be approved.
- Further detail with respect to the functionality and suitability of the privately owned public space (P.O.P.S). Building setbacks from public streets are to be reviewed to ensure that a treelined, well landscaped public realm can be accommodated.