Applicant-led Engagement: Findings

Options for comment through the Applicant-led engagement included email, mail, telephone and a survey. The feedback received has been reviewed by staff and made publicly available in the report to Council on Monday, November 9, 2020. No personal information provided in the feedback was publicly released.

What we Heard

During applicant-led consultation, the primary concerns expressed related to the variety of proposed commercial uses and signage, and lack of visitor parking.

In response to comments received through the applicant led consultation process, additional restrictions to the uses have been added to the HRA. For retail store use, a clause has been included to exclude convenience stores that are open past 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 am; and, for personal service establishment use, a clause has been included to exclude dry cleaning establishments, electrical appliance repair shops, and launderettes.

Additionally, the applicant has committed to installing a timer to turn off the exterior lamp above the fascia signage when the store is closed and not illuminate the roof sign in order to address light intrusion from signage. With the exception of the roof sign, limited to a size of 0.83 sq. m. (8.93 sq. ft.), all provisions of the Sign Bylaw pertaining to commercial signage must be met, which includes illumination. Light Intrusion Bylaw No. 7277, 2008 would also apply, which limits light intrusion into residential properties.