Richard Phillips, owner of 249 and 253A Lake Drive North abutting the subject property, advised of his strong opposition to the zoning bylaw amendment application for 255 Lake Drive North and urged Council to deny the application due to accessory building footprint, impact of the proposed dwelling, resulting reduced privacy, current and future traffic disruption, incompatibility with neighbourhood and Ontario Municipal Board approval of the garage on the contingent that it not contain a residential dwelling.
RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0123
Moved by Councillor Neeson
Seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
That Council receive the comments provided by Richard Phillips in opposition to the application to amend the zoning bylaw to permit a residential dwelling within an existing garage at 255 Lake Drive North, Keswick.
Carried
Hillary Thatcher along with Clint Davis, 253 Lake Drive North abutting the subject property, indicated their objection to the application as it relates to the applicant's agent indicating very clearly in 2018 that the new garage would not be converted to a residential use, large size of garage, infringement on her privacy, incompatibility to the historic cottage setting, drainage issues inadequately addressed including direct drainage of rainwater from the garage roof onto her property, significant changes made to topography to accommodate the building.
RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0124
Moved by Councillor Neeson
Seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
That Council receive the comments provided by Hillary Thatcher in opposition to the application to amend the zoning bylaw to permit a residential dwelling within an existing garage at 255 Lake Drive North, Keswick.
Carried
Diane Woods indicated she owns property off of Elmtree Lane and is also opposed to this application due to loss of privacy, incompatibility with cottage area, noise, traffic and loss of aesthetic appeal and requested Council refuse the proposed amendment.