By GPT-4 & Parth on 2025-12-06, City: Richmond Hill, View Transcript
The meeting covered several planning and zoning items, including approvals of minor variances, lot amalgamation, a deferral on a road-widening-related application, and the denial of a separate Bay View Avenue project. The major decisions were: approve minor variances for 154 Oxford Street, approve amalgamation at 60 and 80 Ultimate Drive, defer the 89860 Bay Avenue project to address road-widening concerns, and deny the A070/23 application at 9860 Bay View Avenue.
1) Approval of Minor Variances for 154 Oxford Street (MV-2539 for Lot 2; MV-2541 for Lot 4) - The two minor variance applications were approved, aligning with staff recommendations. - Quote: "Minor variance application MV-2539 for lot 2 and MV-2541 for Lot 4 be approved subject to the terms and conditions in the city staff report." - Public input: No objections were raised; staff remarks indicated approval.
2) Amalgamation of Lots at 60 and 80 Ultimate Drive - Proposal to amalgamate three lots into two to match the applicant’s plans; site plan considerations and regulatory constraints were discussed. - Quote: "Can you please show me on this diagram... the areas of concern, the stream corridor wetland feature, and regulatory floodplain hazard?" - File numbers discussed: CN-25-18, A067-21, MV-25-000055.
3) Proposed Two-Story Multigenerational Home at 89860 Bay Avenue (A70-23) - Discussion centered on a 2.6 m road widening requirement and whether it should influence current variances; applicant argued the widening is not imminent. - Quote: "Why is the zoning variances being used to punish us on this project whereas... the capital investment plan doesn't really exist?" - Public input: Questions were raised about the impact of road widening; a deferral or further clarity was discussed.
4) Public Input and Notification Process - Public participation was invited via deputation forms and podium comments, with instructions on how to be added to notification lists for updates; in practice, public input was limited on key items. - Notable moment: Chair asked, "Does anyone in the audience wish to address these applications located at 60 and 80 Ultimate Drive?" with no takers. - This topic underscores opportunities for residents to engage, even when input is not provided during the meeting.
5) Denial of Application A070/23 at 9860 Bay View Avenue - The council discussed and denied the application, following the city staff report. - Quote: "I'd like to make a motion to deny application A070/23 located at 9860 Bay View Avenue with the reasons as provided in the city staff report." - File number: A070/23 (9860 Bay View Avenue).
Motion: Approve Minor Variances for 154 Oxford Street (MV-2539 and MV-2541)
Motion: Approve Applications for 60 and 80 Ultimate Drive (CN-25-18, A067-21, MV-25-000055)
Motion: Deferral of Application for 89860 Bay Avenue (A70-23)
Motion: Deny Application A070/23 at 9860 Bay View Avenue
Motion: Approve Minutes from November 13 Meeting
Motion: Adjourn the Meeting
Note: Names/spellings in transcripts vary; the above reflect the participants identified across sections.