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Bronte residents fighting 20-storey condo plan continued from p.1 posed with 215 spaces for residents and 32 ground level spaces for commercial and visitors. The applicant wants the tower to sit diagonally on the site, between a 301 sq. m. urban square at Lakeshore Road and East Street and a communal amenity space for residents on the east. Symgine has applied for amendments to the Official Plan and zoning bylaw. Under the current Official Plan, the development cannot be higher than six-storeys (four plus two more under a bonusing policy where the Town can allow higher density in exchange for benefits to the municipality). In a presentation to council, Town staff noted with the Official Plan under review, so too, are the policies from the Bronte Village Growth Area. Objectives include nurturing, conserving and enhancing the historic lakeside village character of Bronte and revitalizing the village and maintaining a complete community. A draft direction, prepared by staff for public consultation, has proposed the subject lands be re-designated to allow for up to six storeys and an additional four under bonusing, staff said. Staff added they have yet to develop recommendations for council, but have been collecting residents' feedback, including that from a Jan. 27 public information meeting that drew 92 people, many of whom expressed concerns about the building design, the height, increased traffic, pedestrian safety, parking infrastructure capacity, viability of proposed commercial space as well as construction management. Many such concerns were raised again at council with most of 15 delegates offering the plan would negatively affect them and Bronte. "We'd like to ensure the growth and development of this historical area is done in a fashion that preserves and enhances the qualities and character of the village and does not turn it into a concrete jungle," said Briggs. Other residents said the building would block sunlight for several hours of the day for neighbouring residential buildings and would be like a wall, physically blocking sightlines and views. This type of building belongs in Toronto, not in Bronte Village, said Morna Snair, who created an online petition signed by 300 people. She noted she and others residents aren't asking for anything extraordinary. They just want the developers to build within the limits. They knew what the zoning was when they bought it, said Snair. Speaking on behalf of the Bronte Village Residents Association, Shelley Thornborrow outlined four key reasons why the association can't support the "futuristic" condo building -- the level of intensification, safety, quality of life and architectural design that is not reflective of the charm, culture and historic value of the village and harbour. She called on council to commission an independent study on the impacts of underground parking, traffic and postpone decision making until the info is in-hand. "Saying no to the proposal is not saying no to development," she said, but she urged council to say yes, to smart, responsibly, communitycentric and sustainable development. A 10-storey building is reasonable, she added. Despite most of the three-and-a-half-hour discussion dedicated to opposition of the plan, one person spoke in favour. "We need people in Bronte," said longtime Oakville resident, Brian Hassett. "I've been living here for years and seeing stores open and close see Residents on p.8 5 | Thursday, March 24, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Announcing Our Newest Team Member "As fiduciaries we provide objective, transparent and goals-based wealth management, resulting in solutions for affluent families and business owners. I am very proud to be a part of a truly holistic financial planning and portfolio manager. - Andrew Brydon, CPA, CA abrydon@wealthstewards.ca T: (905) 891-6052 wealthstewards.ca Artistic rendering of a 20-storey condominium proposed to be built at the corner of East Street and Lakeshore Road. | courtesy Town of Oakville INJURED? I Can Help! CONCEPT YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca PLATINUM LIGHTING group sale on now entire store installation Take 24 We are the region's best lighting store - latest lighting designs at exclusive pricing! on sale monThs no downpayment no interest* *Some conditions apply. See store for details. To pay Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law Oakville 243 Speers Road 905.849.LITE(5483) Visit our website to see our fall & winter catalogue Burlington 1515 N. Service Road 905.331.7444 Between Guelph Line & Brant Street Mississauga 5980 McLaughlin Rd. #3 905.712.4548 w w w. c o n c e p t l i g h t i n g . c a