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Local councillor voices ‘serious concems‘ with threeâ€"storey proposal too many accidents." While 131 surface and underground parkâ€" ing spots have been proposed for the site, Velez feels it won‘t be enough and will result in people crowding the local streets with parked vehicles. He noted that he‘s not against seeing develâ€" opment on the site, provided it falls within the current zoning restrictions, and he supâ€" ports reâ€"purposing the existing heritage building. "But this is a very large, threeâ€"storey developâ€" menttight in the heart of the park that‘s too Invasive into the green space," he contended. "I‘m totally against it." The current siteâ€"specific local commercial zoning permits a maximum gross floor area of 930 square metres. The developer is seekâ€" ing a zoning bylaw amendment to make way for its proposal of 3,022 square metres. The petition urges the Town to "not amend the zoning of this property to allow any adâ€" ditional building floor area beyond what is already allowed for in the current zoning." Councillor Rick Di Lorenzo, whose ward conâ€" tains Sunny Mount Park, told the Champion that he‘s been fielding calls from residents asking, "How could this happen?" and "Why is the Town even considering this?" He explained when council originally reâ€" viewed the park property, it wasn‘t doing so to make a profit, but had rather hoped to save and lease the heritage building to a business. After garnering no interest though, council decided to rezone the lands to permit an adâ€" dition to the heritage building, if necessary for a future business, and sell the parcel. Di Lorenzo said he doesn‘t believe it was council‘s intention to attract a development that would include constructing a large ofâ€" fice building beside the heritage structure â€" something he has "serious concerns" with. "In my opinion, this wasn‘t the original intent of Town Council in seeking ways to preserve the heritage building and promote comâ€" munity building," he said. "We were looking to give space for an addition to the heritage building, if needed. The proposed size, to me, is alarming." Di Lorenzo noted that a developer is allowed to submit an application for whatever size structure it desires, and then the Town legally has to do its due diligence and consider it. "We can‘t just say, ‘Sorry, we‘re not even goâ€" ing to look at it," he said. Town staff evaluates the application, meaâ€" sures it against municipal, regional and proâ€" vincial planning policies, considers public input and then makes a recommendation to council, which has the final say on whether CALL FOR SERVICE DANGELO ROOFING.ca 905.333.8500 QUALITY WORKMANSHIP FOR OVER 35 YEARS CALL T ODAY FOR YOUR INSPECTION dangeloandsons.com . What I‘ve seen being proposed so far is, in my opinion, not suitable for the community. Rick Di Lorenze Councillor, Ward 7 plans are approved or denied. While council is awaiting the staff evaluation, Di Lorenzo told the Champion "what I‘ve seen being proposed so far is, in my opinion, not suitable for the community." The developer has submitted a variety of technical reports that support its proposed CARBON MANIFEST Photographs by J R BERNSTEIN 37 C w a & o development, including a parking utilization & study, arborist report and heritage impact asâ€" §, sessment. To A planning justification report from the deâ€" h veloper says the studies and reports submitâ€" O \‘ ted "demonstrate that the proposed develâ€" ~ opment will be compatible with surrounding land uses and resources." While the application hasn‘t been considered g by council yet, a Google search of the park‘s ® Ruh! Drive address produces a real estate listing advertising the proposed building as & "Milton‘s newest medical office." The plans will be the subject of a public meetâ€" ing at Town Hall on March 6 during the Milton Council/Committee of the Whole session that starts at 7 p.m. For more information visit http://www.milâ€" ton.ca/en/Build/DMWilimott.asp. AWUW wosucjeyapiSsul mm | NOIIWVHJI NVICGVNY Milton photographer returns home! Feb 1 Feb 26 at the Milton Centre for the Arts Holcim Gallery "Meet the Artist!" Thurs Feb 16, 5:30pmâ€"7pm MEDICAL f00f sOLUTIONS 6 . Are you embarrased by your New Fungal Toenail Treatment Available t_hick and discoloured toenails. Call For an Appointment + Milton 289â€"878â€"7334 Ask for the Genesis Light Therapy ...................................................... ....................................... over 100,000 HAPPY FEET TREATED! 350 Main Street East Milton * medicalfootsolutions.com