FORMAT OF PUBLIC MEETING

1. FORMAT OF PUBLIC MEETING • Introduction by the Chair • Confirmation of public notice • Municipal overview of planning applications • Public comment • Council & public questions * Please turn off all cell phones now, Thank you.

2. 53 & 63 Findlay DriveZoning By-law Amendment Town File No. D14713 Public Meeting Date: December 16th, 2013

3. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive- Applicant Information-

4. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive • Public Meeting Notice • circulated on November 22nd, 2013

5. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive • – Aerial Photo, 2012 -

6. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive Official Plan Designation • Low Density Residential • Uses permitted are single detached, semi-detached, duplex and small-lot single dwelling units. • Other permitted community services or public uses include schools and day care centres. DC-2

7. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive Existing Zoning Classification • Residential Second Density (R2) & Residential Second Density Exception Thirteen (R2-13) • Dwelling units types that are permitted include single detached, semi-detached, duplex and boarding homes. • The R2-13 zone recognized existing dwellings on private servicing (pre-Findlay Drive/South Servicing work). R2 & R2-13

8. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment • Purpose and Effect • To rezone the land from the Residential Second Density (R2) Zone to the Community Services (CS) Zone. • The CS zone is a quasi-institutional zone. • The CS zoning permits a School and a Day Care Centre. • Site Plan Control • The development will also require a Site Plan Control Agreement with supporting documents including a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, a Geotechnical Soil Report, a Stormwater Management Report and a Traffic Impact Study. • Deeming By-law • The 2 separate lots will also need to be legally merged in title.

9. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive- Agency Comments Received - • Tony Dominguez, Rogers – November 22ndletter • No concerns regarding this proposed amendment. • Holly Spacek, S.C.D.S.B. – November 25thletter • Planning staff have no objections. • Tim Salkeld, N.V.C.A. – November 25thletter • No objection to the approval of the zoning amendment.

10. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive- Comments Received - • Brian & Lynn Dueck, 563 Maple St. – November 26th email • Ensure that vehicular driveway access to the school is off Findlay Drive only and that the building frontage be oriented towards Findlay.  • We feel that providing pedestrian/cycling connection from Maple Street to Findlay Drive is important. • We recommend the Town considers putting in a pedestrian cross walk at Maple and Campbell. • We want to ensure that the public can have access to school fields/playground during non-school hours. • Like to ensure the building is of an architectural composition that is respectful of the surrounding neighbourhoods, and the use of "portables" is reduced or ideally eliminated.  • There should also be adequate perimeter landscaping surrounding the site providing a visual buffer for adjacent residents.

11. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive- Comments Received - • Paulette Clement, 51 Trott Blvd. – December 2nd email • She supports the zone change to allow a French school to be built. • This project may encourage more young French families, or other families, to establish in Collingwood. • We have to ensure a good education in our region to maintain the bilingualism in Canada. • David Howden & Catherine Mackay, 568 Maple St. – December 9th letter • All vehicle access be from Findlay Drive. • A permanent pedestrian walkway is required to connect Maple Street and Findlay Drive. • Ensure that all necessary measures are taken to prevent run-off water. • Prefer that use of portables be avoided through careful capacity planning. • The Town should secure a commitment from the school board for community access to playground facilitates during non-school hours. • Seek further consultation during the Site Plan development process.

12. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive- Comments Received - • Ron & Barbara Robinson, 567 Maple St. – December 10th letter • Do not allow vehicle access from Maple Street or use Maple Street for bus loading/drop-off by private vehicles. • The existing path provides pedestrian access from Findlay Drive to Maple Street and onto Campbell Street. They are comfortable with this level of access if it continues as the school proceeds. • Ask if a row of trees or hedges can be provided between the site and Maple Street as a visual barrier. • Ruth Bourachot, 70 Hurontario St. – December 12th email • She supports the full French school and to approve the zoning change. • It is a great environment for our children to learn Canada’s other official language, giving them an edge in the future for jobs and supporting our French culture. • A full French school in Collingwood will be an important function for the Town when people are deciding to relocate to Collingwood.

13. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive- Comments Received - • Gilles Hamel & Carmen Houle, Drummondville, QC. – December 11th email • They support the application as their grandson attends this school. • Liette Petit – December 12th email • She supports the rezoning to build a French elementary school. • Donna Furnival – December 13th email • We are in full support of building a French school. • Margo Provost – December 9th email • Supports the change in zoning for the school.

14. 53 & 63 Findlay Drive- Communication- To receive notification of when applications are scheduled for consideration by Council: • Check the Town’s website for Postings and Agendas; • Email Clerks Services with request for Notice to: Sara Almas salmas@collingwood.ca • Note: Council agenda’s are posted on the Town of Collingwood website (www.collingwood.ca) the Friday before a meeting. (i.e., 3 days prior)