Tim Williams, Manager of Planning presented a report on the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning Applications for Sifton Properties. The purpose of the subject information report is to provide Council and the public background information on the major redline of the draft plan of subdivision and zoning application to accompany the scheduled public meeting at the September 16, 2024 Council Meeting. The public meeting seeks to collect comments from the public and Council. The proposal may then be amended, or additional information provide to address comments before a planning evaluation report is presented to Council. The subject lands are approximately 20.69 ha (51.13 ac) in size and are located at the northeast corner of Rougham Road and Parkhouse Drive within the Settlement Area of Mt. Brydges.
The purpose of the subject redline revision to the subdivision and zoning by-law amendment applications are to facilitate the development of a subdivision containing 96 single detached lots, 4 townhouse blocks (with 97 units) and 1 apartment building block (with 37 dwelling units) for a total of 230 dwellings. The redline revision also proposed to remove the stormwater management pond from the plan and have it managed on the adjacent property.
The intent of the subject report is to provide Council and the public with information regarding the proposed development, the relevant policies and regulatory context, and to summarize comments received by the public and agencies to date.
A subsequent report will be provided and will include a full policy analysis and responses to comments received related to the zoning by-law amendment application, as well as provide recommendations for Council’s consideration. The Zoning By-law amendment application will receive final consideration by Strathroy-Caradoc Council at same a future council meeting. The Redline Revision of the Draft Plan of Subdivision will receive a decision by Strathroy-Caradoc Council which will be forwarded to County Council for a final decision.