Council receive handout sketch as provided at this Regular Meeting by Solicitor William Kendrick on behalf of Ridgeview Park Estates Limited.
Linda Burling, 185 County Rd. 27 East asked for clarification pertaining to drainage, sewage capacity, and permitted uses under the proposed 'Rural Residential Exception 12 (RR-12)' designation. Ms. Brcic responded that the Applicants will be providing an engineer's report for the drainage; that sewage provisions will be dealt with in the Development Agreement; and that single family dwelling housing and accessory structures are allowed under the RR-12 zoning.
Dan Newman, 192 County Road 27, asked if the drainage will be in place as each individual lot is sold. He has seen properties raised 3-4 feet for purposes of building construction, and run-off is a concern, as is maintenance of the buffer. He asked if the residents would be able to comment on the engineer's report once available and commented that the Newman-Smith Drain is a shallow drain and may have to be dug deeper to get the flow to the back.
Mr. Brown indicated that a storm water management plan will be required. In terms of the development agreement and the impact the development may have on municipal drains, the Town will address that.
Don Moore, 170 County Rd 27, asked if there any restrictions on how far back the homes can be built on the proposed development; stated concerns regarding flooding/run-off if the lots are built up. He stated that his home was built in the 1970s, he has never experienced any water problems, and that he would look to the Town if he experiences flooding issues once the development is constructed.
Comments from Applicants' Solicitor:
Michael Laba commented that the Committee of Adjustment addressed the issues, and that this application is for a rezoning of property that is already in the urban boundary of Cottam and within the Official Plan designation. An Engineer's report will be prepared to address the issues of drainage and water-run off and a development agreement beneficial to the abutting land owners and the persons acquiring these lands will be prepared.