Planning, Environment and Water Advisory Committee

THAT the Planning Advisory Committee receive the presentation “Introduction to Guelph Innovation District Block Plans 1 and 2 Submission and Review Process”; and THAT the following initial feedback and questions provided by the Planning Advisory Committee members on Guelph Innovation District Block Plans 1 and 2 submission be considered by the applicant and staff:  Members asked questions related to urban canopy, specifically how close the project would be in achieving the City’s tree canopy target.  Members asked staff questions regarding private vs. public streets and whether the City has a preference or a policy that helps identify those streetscapes and the relevant City services provided.  Members asked staff what the status of Block 3 was and whether there is any future interaction with Block Plans 1 and 2.  Members asked questions about the unit types and whether a number and details of the type of units identified in these district Block Plans could be provided.  Members provided a comment on the segregation of the types of units displayed in the district plans and if there’s any opportunity to mix the different type of units.  Members requested that staff consider exploring how the development addresses life in the City across all seasons.  Members expressed concern about the current plan having private property block the natural spaces from the public realm. And commented on the natural spaces and suggest making natural areas (natural heritage system) more ac

THAT the Planning Advisory Committee receive the staff verbal update on the "Housing Affordability Strategy”.

That the Planning Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 8:08 p.m.