Ref: File: OZS-2021-0044 – Application for and official plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment 8680 Chinguacousy Road

We are residents residing in the subdivision concerning planning reference OZS-2021-0044, as we have received the notification letter referring to the public meeting organized by Brampton City officials on March 7th, 2022. We have a few proposal concerns, requests, and objections with regards to the plan - OZS-2021-0044.

Request to please move the meeting to a later date and In-Person
1. Delay in Notice Received: Notice of the public meeting was received by some residences on February 15, 2022, for a meeting scheduled on March 7, 2022. Residents should be given a minimum of 30 days to prepare a response after the delivery of notice.
2. In Person meeting request:  Many residents in this neighbourhood are not tech savvy. Video/Virtual meeting is not the appropriate choice for them. Every citizen of this neighbourhood should have right to put forward their view on the new development. In the event an in-person meeting cannot be scheduled at this time, please postpone this meeting to the later date when COVID protocol will be lifted. Every citizen has the right to voice their concern can’t be taken away on the name of COVID protocols.

We truly believe that our request will be considered as these are unprecedented times, and regular protocol can’t be applied here.

Objections to the new Development/Plan: Residents of the neighbourhood have raised following objections. Please note that they are not in the order of any priority.

1. School: Churchville PS is the only school that serves this neighbourhood. The school is already struggling with infrastructure issue and there is no more space for portables. Kids in this neighbourhood are already being denied admission. Bringing in an additional 108 families will cause further strain on school admission in the neighbourhood.
2. Safety in the School zone: School is already struggling with safety concerns due to the traffic situation. There is usually a 400m traffic jam in the mornings and afternoons during school hours on each side of Bonnie Braes Dr and James Potter Rd. There is already a safety risk to kids and parents due to this high traffic situation. Kiss and Ride service is not allowed in the afternoons due to traffic situation.
3. Traffic: Plan is talking about 162 Car parking spaces and an additional 22 visitor parking space with the only entrance from Elmcrest Dr. This is not a 2 lane (each side) street. We are inviting accident situation by moving these many cars from Elmcrest to Bonnie Bares Dr. West/East and North/South traffic from Elmcrest will block traffic on all sides, as Elmcrest is not planned to handle this kind of traffic flow (Ref: Master Plan).
4. Community Centre/Library: There are no community centre or Library in the neighbourhood. Instead of adding amenities to support the neighbourhood, the plan is trying to add more concrete.

Proposal: We would like to put forth the following proposal for the land use.

1. Community Center: City should use the land and convert it in community center. There is no community centre in proximity of this neighbourhood.
2. Low Density Detached Homes: We as neighbourhood welcome a plan which can include 2 story detached homes. The area is currently designated for Low Density housing and should remain as such. Majority of the current homeowners in close proximity to 8680 Chinguacousy Road purchased their homes based on the initial plan for this area (Place of Worship or Low-Density housing). This neighbourhood currently has detached homes and we propose that this area be used for the same to keep.

We sincerely hope that interest of citizens of this area will be considered.