The We Love Oakville group, representing many RA's in Oakville presented at the October 29th Special Council Meeting. The full video and meetings links are online (meeting links).
Our presentations are included here:
The following material is from the Midtown Oakville site (sponsored by Ward 3 Councilors). Original LINK
October 29, 2024Special Meeting of Council - Draft OPA
On Oct 29, delegations were heard at a Special Council meeting to provide comments and input on the NEW Official Plan amendment for Midtown.
A full list of documents available for review are below with links
The mood was cautiously optimistic and it was acknowledged that progress is being made.
In response to the Staff Presentation, the public continues to ask many questions that must be addressed as Council work towards a final OPA in January 2025. These include:
Who/how will the Town pay for the significant cost of infrastructure? Do we have an accurate projection of those costs? Is it 450k or 700k (see slide 10) and what will be covered by Development Charges?
Will this OPA enable us to achieve the necessary parkland we all know is needed for a livable neighbourhood? How much play and green space will we actually achieve?
Will the proposed maximum densities and policies ensure bordering communities are not living in shadows?
Will the proposed Transportation Plan actually work given the volume of people using the GO station in this already congested corridor?
At what point will Metrolinx recognize the need to be part of the solution by providing an East platform to support transit use at second busiest station in their network?
Will the Community Permit Planning System (CPPS) and this OPA ensure that Council retains control over the scale and massing providing important benefits without sacrificing livability?
Council needs to implement a Green Development Standards bylaw, which together with a Community Permit Planning system will require sustainable development.
The significance of ensuring long term protection from increasing significant rain events.
Council and residents require clarity on the calculations that determined the projected build out population density.
The forecast reports identify market issues that must be considered, including that the 'end user' whether it be a renter or owner needs a home not a 500 or 600 sq. ft box. (See reports listed above)
What can be done to mitigate against the trend of failing development projects?
The phasing of Midtown risks being an island unless there is a coordinated plan landowners agree to.
How will inclusionary zoning be incorporated into Midtown.
A very strong message was expressed by delegations requesting Mayor Burton’s leadership in stopping the TOC.