Zoom Meeting on Dalron Development AMENDED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION

We have sourced an Audio Recording of the

Listen now:

The recording starts with Councillor Joscelyne Landry-Altmann speaking just prior to the start of the meeting

And below is a copy of the very important letter to the developer and formal request for another meeting as requested by Councillor Joscelyne

Councillor Joscelyne Landry-Altmann’s Follow-up Letter

~~~~~~~~~~~~

February 18, 2022
Good afternoon Kristi and Kevin,

Thank you, Kevin, for the great meeting yesterday and for facilitating this meeting, Kristi. Well attended I would say – 60 requests for a link?

Given the amount of interest, concerns and comments expressed yesterday with this latest proposal, I would request, on behalf of the residents, that we meet again – hopefully in person – to go over what revisions emanated from the community consultation for the proposal of rezoning and redesign presented on Feb 16th virtually by Kevin Jarus of Tulloch Engineering.

History on this ever-burgeoning file has shown us that a collaborative approach has always produced positive results for all involved. I can say confidently that the residents are not opposed to development and recognize that Dalron is the owner developer of Nickledale. They are also united in wanting the best possible outcome for this future development which will affect them directly. It is important to note that it is the future for this area and all it can be.

This subdivision has been in the works since 1973, 1991 etc., and many iterations have ensued since then. We have seen the greenspace relocated, 5 story apartment buildings proposed, commercial zoning being changed for residential, prompting zoning changes. All latest designs were presented to the residents with relevant arguments and facts justifying the changes, all reflecting the planning policies of the day.

It is here that we must stop and take notice. Policies have changed since 1973,1991, etc. Our municipality now embraces complete streets, connectivity, trails, active transportation, pedestrian and cycling friendly greenspace and sustainable development. Council has declared a climate change emergency with its CEEP policy and so it goes. Suffice it to say that things have changed, and more changes are anticipated for the betterment of communities now and in the future.

This is what the residents are requesting – a better outcome for their community. You are investing in this area because it is highly sought after due to the pride of ownership of these very residents. As per the sales brochure, promises of trails and greenspace were made to the residents purchasing homes into the Villages of Montrose in 2015.

With all of this in mind we are requesting a follow up community meeting regarding file #751-6/21-19&780-6/89023, the rezoning and redesign for Nickledale.

Thank you for your consideration in hopes of a positive response,

Joscelyne Landry-Altmann

Councillor for Ward 12
Deputy Mayor, City of Greater Sudbury

~~~~~~~~~

Click this link for the Nickeldale Draft Plan Amendment & Rezoning Public Information V2 PDF of powerpoint that Kevin Jarus used in the Dalron Nickledale Subdivision  zoom meeting Feb16/22

~~~~~~~~~

Below is Kevin Jarus’ response sent in regards to parkland allocations and stormwater management questions asked in the zoom call:

“Good afternoon, Thank you again for your interest and participation in the information session held last week for Nickeldale draft plan revisions and rezoning. Please find attached presentation that was made at the beginning of the session.

I response to a couple questions posed, I can confirm the Blocks 93 and 94 (along the hydro corridor) are not required for parks purposes given the required 5% parkland area required of the Planning Act was historically provided to the City on the north side of the corridor. The easterly-most area of Block 93 will be utilized for a stormwater pond, with balance to be left vacant (transferred to the City) as open space. Best,
Kevin
”

So essentially he is saying, that the easterly portion of block 93 will be fenced off as stormwater management (retention / settlement pond similar to the one in front of the townhouses located at 1500 Montrose Ave.), and the balance of the lands of Block 93 ( which the developer now thinks are not required as allocated park space),  along with Block 94 will be transferred to the City as Open Space; not for use as Park lands.”.

Furthermore there is still no official Stormwater management engineering plan and report for this site, so any confirmation of the plan without this is also pre-mature. This plan is not ready for prime-time approval; once more proven. And still, this is just one more part of the growing stack of incongruencies, and evidence and arguments / objections / and concerns that are mounting against this contentious Sept 2021 iteration of this Dalron Construction’s Royal Oaks Nickeldale proposed plan of Subdivision Site layout.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From the original Zoom meeting announcement:

AMENDED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
& ZONING BY–LAW AMENDMENT

Request your invite ASAP and mark your calendar to join in.

<PLEASE NOTE THAT only residence within a 120 m radius of the proposed site will be formally notified of these Montrose north developments. Therefore please spread the word. The public notice and thus feedback is limited by this notice’s limited mailing radius.>

TULLOCH Engineering has been retained to assist in submitting applications for Zoning By–law
Amendment and an Amended Draft Plan of Subdivision over lands which are near where you are
an owner or resident. Please see the back of this notice for the layout of the amended plan of
subdivision.
The Planning Act applications propose to rezone approximately 0.44 ha (5 lots) from R1–5 Low
Density Residential One and 0.6 ha (1 block) from R3–1 Medium Density Residential to R2–2 Low
Density Residential Two Zone and amend the existing draft approved plan of subdivision by
realigning the ‘lot fabric’ for 11.98 ha of the draft plan on those lands located south of the hydro
corridor. The area to be redrafted currently has 98 lots (5 lots zoned R1–5 and 93 lots zoned R2–
2) and 1 medium density block zoned R3–1D.38 (permitting 21 dwelling units) consisting of 5
single detached,186 semi–detached and 21 multiple dwellings for a total of 212 dwelling units.
The proposed amendment to the plan reduces the number of lots to 92 permitting a total of 184
semi–detached units along with two blocks (Blocks 93 and 94) as City parkland and stormwater
management adjacent to the hydro corridor.

We would like to invite you to an electronic information session to discuss the
applications and solicit your feedback on the proposal.

A presentation will be made at 6:05pm on February 16, 2022, with time afterwards to ask
questions and provide feedback on the applications. If you are interested in attending the session,
please contact the application Agent below prior to February 15, 2022 at 4:00pm and a Zoom link
will be sent to your email by 2:00pm on February 16, 2022. If you are unable to attend this Zoom
meeting and would still like to provide feedback or ask questions we welcome you to contact the
below Agent via telephone or email. Otherwise, we look forward to meeting you.

TULLOCH Engineering
Kevin Jarus, M.Pl., MCIP., RPP.
Senior Planner | Project Manager
[email protected] 705–671–2295