Councillor Willsie questioned the staff report that states that this proposal is temporary in nature and would like staff to confirm. Tim Williams, Senior Planner, confirmed that this was a typographic error and apologized.
Councillor Pammer wanted to know how the water and sidewalk concerns would be addressed. Director Straus commented on the 10 year capital forecast and noted that next year this segment of roadway is proposed for a design with construction to follow the year after and this would include new sewers, new infrastructure, sidewalks, new roads and street lights.
Deputy Mayor McGuire wondered how stormwater will be managed on the property. Tim Williams, Senior Planner, added that there was a review done by staff, and this is a building that will be occupying 22-23% coverage of the property and in this situation, would expect some infiltration in the rear yard and that's what's being proposed. The applicant/owner have proposed infrastructure to act as a spot to collect water and have the water leave the site at a slower pace, while allowing the existing water runoff from the surrounding areas to happen at a peak and then for the site to follow. The Planner added that this street will see improvements in the coming years, and this would be a temporary measure until the improvements take place.
Councillor Pelkman asked when the street will be redeveloped with sidewalks, if there will still will be parking for 4 vehicles per driveway. Tim Williams added that the sidewalk would be put on the municipal side of the lot line, so the driveway would remain as is. Councillor Pelkman showed support for the neighbours request for fencing.