For the purposes of Planning Act requirements, the following person(s) made an oral submission:
Matheus Da Saliva, presentation allow Oakville to develop organically. Referenced Copenhagen and that this By-law is necessary. In support of four as-of-right.
Derek Zapp, presentation alternatives, use what you have first, new ideas and funding. Four as-of-right will not be affordable. Does not support four as-of-right.
Dan Pastoric, presentation thanking Council for listening in opposition. Doesn't want to look like Mississauga or Brampton. There doesn't seem to be any public impact studies. Terms and conditions are unclear and the dollar figure cannot be found. Vote no to four as-of-right.
Eric Genier, in support of the Official Plan Amendment for four as-of-right. Right step for gentle density. Cases where four as-of -right have worked, for example New Zealand. The problems in Oakville are not unique this is a problem around North America.
Malcolm French, St. Simon's Anglican Church, supported the recommendation. A change is permissive and is not mandatory. Disappointed if this gets voted down.
Sanya Sohal, presentation four as-of-right would help with the housing crisis. Affordability and cost of living has become a huge challenge in the area. Dense housing is the future.
Carole McMahon, Council needs to consider aging in place. This would increase density slowly. Supporting provinces aging in place. Supports four as-of-right.
Ron Bell, presentation vote against four as-of-right and four storey apartment buildings. Alternative option is to build residential units above parking lot spaces at Sheridan College. Build residential on top of commercial buildings. Acquire and repurpose under-utilized hotels. Expand the use of co-op type housing. Vote against proposed amendments.
Alexander Mantadis, making a prepared statement on behalf of Ann Ferraro. Would like to enter into the record his submission of two petitions signed by College Park residents, Oakville residents and with some in the GTA, voicing their opposition to the proposed amendments. They have been informed by a spokesperson that enrollment is decreasing at Sheridan College. Decrease in enrollment equals decrease in housing.
Connor Zapp, supports four as-of-right and Sheridan college special policy. Approve this motion and improve affordability. For decades we have been in a state of unaffordability. Passing this will approve affordability.
Talia Gonzales, in favour of four as-of-right. Proper education to the public. Multiplexes will provide housing for all ages. This problem effects everyone from young to the older generations, all sides need housing.
Geoffrey Belcher, presentation supports gentle density. Housing is out of reach in Oakville. People are more concerned about aesthetics then building. People are talking about affordability without talking about increasing supply.
Vera Feric-Buys, does not agree that a quad would be more affordable. Empty parking lots that were referenced are more appropriate to build housing on. Be transparent and live with diversity, however sometimes diversity does not work.
Prionnsia Murphy, allowing fourplex's in the future is something to look at however it is not required now. It is not going to be affordable housing. Concerns with family neighborhood aspects. Would like to know if St. Simon's Church land is being made available for this. People live in high rise buildings out of necessity, not out of desire.
Stephen Johnson - the average rental home does not have room for a family. Increase in traffic, in residential areas, restricting parking. Concerns regarding on-street parking. It does not guarantee affordable housing.
Malcolm French, St Simon's Church, in the early stages of conversations with the Bishop Advisory Committee on buildings, and about responsibilities of redeveloping a piece of property to provide some sort of housing.
Mayor Burton transferred the chair to Councillor Grant.
Councillor Grant transferred the chair to Mayor Burton.