Ms. Robson expresses support for the Plan of Subdivision for Oldcastle Heights as indicated in her written submission as appended to the Agenda. She raises concerns, however, regarding the density of the development and the lack of access to the 8th Concession Road as well as the number of access points to North Talbot Road.
The Mayor opens the floor to questions from the Members.
A Member raised concern on the Street F design and mitigating light pollution from street and vehicle lights into resident homes. The Applicant's Planner, Tiziano Zaghi, explains that Street F was designed as the Town expressed concerns with the length of housing blocks being too long. He indicated that aligning Street F with Street H would require consultation with the Town. The Manager Planning & Local Economic Development explains the rationale of reducing the housing block sizes to enhance the walkability of the neighbourhood. Mr. Zak Habib indicated that the dwellings at the ends of this street would be designed to mitigate light pollution from vehicle headlights.
In response to an query on Street A exiting onto 8th Concession Road, Mr. Zaghi explains the commercial and green buffer areas in the Plan of Subdivision. There was concern with designing a road to exit onto 8th Concession Road and ruining the integrity of the green buffer that protects the residential area.