R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services
i) Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment, dated November 19, 2019;
ii) Report of R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services, dated November 27, 2019;
iii) Proposed By-law 106-2019, being a By-law to amend By-law 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville.
Comments from Council:
Deputy Mayor Queen asked how many residents may be accommodated if the Application is approved, noting concerns about traffic and bicycles.
Comments from the Applicant:
Richard Colasanti, of Rock Island Investments Inc., indicated that there is a need for local greenhouse growers to house some of their workers, and the proposed conversion of the existing dwelling would comply with all fire, building and health unit regulations. He explained the property is fenced and would accommodate approximately twelve individuals. He commented that he lives next door to the property and maintains his properties very well.
Comments from the audience:
Agostino Amicone, 1325 Road 3 East, objected to the application, stating that he has a bunkhouse on his property, but it is there for his own farm. He stated that the growers would rather rent homes (through rezoning) rather than place bunkhouses on their own farms, and he stated that in his opinion that's wrong.
Steven Cziraky, 1557 Road 3 East, stated that the property in question (1562 Road 3 East) was traditionally a residential property with an accessory use and should be taxed as residential. He indicated that the total square footage would allow for twenty people to live in the residence, and he does not agree with the application.
A recorded vote was requested.