Planning and Development Committee - Public Planning Meeting

Mr. Auspitz provided an overview of the proposed updates to the city's Zoning Bylaw as summarized in the attached slides. Councillor Wales left the meeting at 6:20 pm. Chair Kalivas asked if anyone would like to speak in support of the amendments. Colin Herrewynen of 85 Garden St., Brockville K6V 4C4, spoke in support of the amendments, noting that he attended the open house in the fall and was pleased to see that the update process has continued. He emphasized the importance of having the right planning tools in place to allow the city to build and evolve. He noted that comments submitted during the fall consultation had been forwarded to the consultant and observed that many of the proposed updates are positive steps towards bringing the Zoning Bylaw into alignment with the provincial and local policies. C. Herrewynen asked whether a matrix summarizing public comments would be provided. A. McGinnis responded that all comments were circulated and that only five had been received. C. Herrewynen further commented that some of the proposed regulations affecting businesses were overly restrictive. He stated that reducing home business opportunities is not the right direction at this time and suggested that such opportunities should instead be expanded or evolved. He encouraged consideration of an accessory commercial use framework to balance opportunities with risks, noting that Edmonton and Waterloo have implemented similar approaches with some success. While acknowledging that

THAT Report 2026-89 be received.

THAT the Public meeting of the Planning and Development Committee adjourn until the next meeting.