The Agent, Justin provided an explanation of the application proposal. Requesting the change of use to a childcare facility.
Acting Secretary-Treasurer, Monika Sadler read the notable conditions and comments.
Committee Member Chris Burns asked the Agent how the walkway to the bus stop should be addressed. The Agent advised that they are aware of it and will address it. Member Burns asked what is the capacity of the day care. The Agent advised it will be limited to 5000 sqft, Chris Burn then added if the Agent knows the number of children in the daycare, it will impact the size of the proposed playground. The Agent does not have a number but will keep that in mind when they revisit the site plan. Member Burns also advised the Agent that he noticed that the daycare will take up some of the existing parking spots at the plaza, and asked if there will be handicap parking spots. The Agent advised they will follow according to the by-law on the number of parking including handicapped spaces. The Agent also advised his client is providing information for him through the livestream, and mentioned there will be a maximum of 50 children for the daycare, the sidewalk will be removed, and the daycare is separated from the other buildings.
Committee Member, Karen Whitney, advised that staff are recommending to deny the application, as a rezoning would be more appropriate, and she asked if the Agent can address that. The Agent advised there are existing uses that conform with the Planning Act, there is already a C4 Zoning on Woodbine that permits a childcare use. He added there is a gymnastic studio that allows parents to leave their children there and itself act as a "childcare facility". He also mentioned that they are not changing the entire plaza's use. Member Whitney does the Agent have any issue if they go through a full Site Plan Application Process to make sure it is designed appropriately.
Committee Member, Chris Burns asked if Member Whitney is looking to add a condition for approval. Member Whitney said she recommends adding a condition that a full Site Plan Application be approved. The Agent advised that the Owner has no issue with providing a full Site Plan. Committee Chair John Rogers asked Member Whitney if there would be a Development Agreement with amended Site Plan conditions. Development Planning Manager Janet Porter advised the Committee that the intention is to have a Development agreement as well as the Site Plan amendment and also a few other conditions requested from various departments.
Acting Secretary-Treasurer Monika Sadler read the full description of the Development Agreement in the report.
Member Whitney Moved to approve the application with the recommended conditions from staff, with the added condition that a full Site Plan application be submitted.
Chair Rogers is concerned about the slope down to the Queensway, and he advised the Agent to ensure the Site Plan can deal with the slope appropriately to protect the children's safety. Member Burns added that his concern is the items could be approved in the Minor Variance stage but not the Site Plan Application.
Following the vote, Committee Chair John Rogers advised that the application is approved subject to a 20-day appeal period and two years to meet all conditions.