The Planning Commission : Planning And Positive Consequences Of The Gateway Corridors

A look at the former North York zoning by-law 7625 shows that the change of the by-law by the time such as height max was 8.8 m and changed to the 10m.

As you aware, this firm represents the interests of the Spinnaker Tower Condominium Association (hereinafter “Spinnaker”). It is my understanding that Jefferson Grounds, LLC would like to complete construction of a concrete apron in the Harbortown Community later this year. It is my understanding that Jefferson-Grounds, LLC (hereinafter “Jefferson”), has requested that Spinnaker open up Jib Lane in order to accommodate traffic within the Harbortown Community during the construction of the apron. As indicated in our previous letter of April 29, 2015, Jefferson does not qualify as the “Administrator” under the Declaration of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Harbortown Community, recorded in Liber 22198, Page 562-575, Wayne

Updyke acknowledged one of the key frustrations residents and visitors have expressed with the project: the narrowing of Millburn Ave. to slow traffic, “What was lost I think, [in communication) was the emphasis to turn Millburn Ave. from a cut-through to a pedestrian walkway.”

The Town's goals within the C-1 district is to retain historical characteristics of the downtown business area by preserving existing structures constructed prior to the year 1930. Remodeling and construction is encouraged to reflect the goals of the zone district; to enhance the town's attraction to residents, tourists, and visitors; to serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry; to reflect a pedestrian orientation; and to enhance property values.

The Greater Golden Horseshoe is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada and the third fastest in North America. Modes of transportation and congestion due to the mass growing population has put stress on many people within the area. Additionally, 100000 people and approximately 80,000 jobs will be created yearly for the next 20 years (Transportation, 2016). The GTA West Transportation Corridor is a new initiative for the Golden Horseshoe area that will be able to cope with the growth of the areas involved. Because of this widespread project, many stakeholders are involved and are going to be affected.

Another example of the eminent domain policy has impacted private ownership of property took place in the late 1990’s. Billy Brody was a real estate developer who purchased four buildings in New York. He missed a hearing initiated by city around development of the area that put him in a decade long fight with the city. Investors in the city had provide plan to the city leaders of renovating the entire landscape of downtown. All landowners and parties were send a notice of hearing, but the message was never clear. “Adding to his sense of aggrievement, Mr. Brody says, he did not realize that his attendance at a public information hearing on the issue in June 1999 started the clock ticking on the 30-day period that would constitute his only chance

Because this property is in a B-3 zoned district, there is an additional requirement that any principal structure be set back 30 feet from any Residential District. The properties to the east are zoned R-1.

“The McClure line of cases well establishes that a buyer purchasing property with knowledge, either actual or constructive, of the existing zoning, will not be granted a variance because the hardship was self-inflicted. In McClure Appeal , the Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Company applied for a permit to erect a branch bank on land zoned as residential. After the permit was denied, Fidelity successfully applied for a variance under the zoning ordinance. In reversing the granting of the variance, the McClure court focused on the fact that when Fidelity purchased the property, it knew that the area was zoned residential, and despite such knowledge, still purchased the lot. The court concluded, therefore, that Fidelity was in no position to claim

Discussion: Commissioner Everett explained the purpose of this agreement. It is to assist the property owners in the acquisition and installation of a backwater valve that will prevent or reduce sewer backups on the owner’s premises. Commissioner Everett and Commissioner Metzger believed from discussions with Mike Jones it was up to $1,000.00, however neither of the Commissioners could locate an amount in the agreement. Therefore, Commissioner Metzger tabled the approval of the agreement until Mike Jones can verify the amount and the context of the agreement.

Representatives of the project were asking the commission to grant several special exceptions to zoning rules, including the three-story limit for their four-story schematics. Multiple residents argued that the proposed building would change the character of their neighborhood, which consists primarily of single family homes.

In Section 3:Old Business, there were only three parts, but we ended up spending the most time on this section. Specifically on Part B:Sharrows which are Travel lane shared by motor vehicles and bicycles. Henri Lively and Joann Zimmerman in particular had very strong feelings about Sharrows.Lively felt as if there just wasn’t enough room.He was concerned about how narrow our streets

The landscape plan meets minimum requirements. A total of 60 trees and 72 shrubs will be planted; the size of trees and shrubs planted must meet the minimum size requirements as provided in the Landscape Regulation. A single-family residential neighborhood is adjacent to the applicant’s property along the south property line, therefore, a residential buffer is required. Each home has a privacy wooden fence. The single-family home lots are at a higher elevation than the elevation of the townhouse units; the building pad for a condominium building will be lower than the south property line; all or a portion of the condominium units will not be seen from the single-family lots due the elevation change. For the most part, a natural berm is in place along the south property line due to the different elevations. The applicant proposes to improve the berm as necessary and then landscape along south property line. The residential buffer must consist of a 4-foot-wide strip of evergreen trees

The funding sources came from the Federal which estimated about $161. 85 million, the State which estimated about $30 million, and the Local which estimated about $40.3 million. Furthermore, with this funding they were able to do add a second track and safety enhancements such as new gates, flash warning devices, raised center dividers, pedestrian crosswalk, and pavement markings. In addition to these enhancements, in some communities’ sound walls and quiet zones are being set up. The government’s goal and objective include but are not limited to: improving the transportation system with alternate travel choices, invest and deploy resources effectively and efficiently, promote community and transit oriented development, and minimize adverse environmental

As I watched the news in television, listened to issues in radio, and read some newspapers for recent reports nationally and globally, one of the headlines in The Charlotte Observer captured my attention. I have read an article news in The Charlotte Observer; apparently, one of the most frequently expressed concern is about the "Big changes coming to Charlotte's zoning process code." The Charlotte's zoning code and process is one of the biggest and most talked about topic in town. As the The Charlotte Observer mentioned on its article, zoning is one of the city's fundamental regulations. It is a process of managing how properties in specific geographic zones can be used; additionally, zoning regulations are determining whether an apartment complex, housing,

A proposal from Diversified Pacific LLC for a residential development of 55-single family lots was presented to the City Council and approved by Planning Commission in fall 2014. Before that, a public hearing was held in July to discuss the possibility of rezoning a part of the city’s Agricultural Preserve land to residential estate, which would be constructed by Diversified Pacific. In December, the developer brought the plan Redlands Airport Advisory Board but facing inquiries and raised concerns of residential encroachment could jeopardize the airport operations in the future. The Redlands Airport Land Use Compatibility