Sharing the note sent to council, and would like to encourage all to voice your concern at the meeting tomorrow night (Monday, September 8, 2025) at 7pm.  If unable to attend in person, the meeting can be attended virtually: Www.whitby.ca/livestream

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I am writing as a Whitby resident to share my concerns regarding the rezoning application DEV-33-25 (Z-18-25) for 3775 Brock Street North (the former Woodycrest Motel site), which proposes 123 back-to-back stacked townhouse units.

While I recognize Whitby’s need for housing, I believe this application represents over-intensification and will result in the permanent loss of valuable green space.

Environmental Concerns

The plan requires removal of 16 mature trees, leaving only five. This will permanently reduce the tree canopy, shade, and habitat value on the site.
Since the motel’s demolition, the lot has re-vegetated naturally and now supports birds, pollinators, and small wildlife. This refuge would be eliminated entirely.
Replacing most of the 2.7-acre lot with buildings and pavement creates serious risks for stormwater runoff and flooding, despite assurances of underground storage systems.

Density and Compatibility Concerns

At 108 units per hectare, this project is far denser than the surrounding community of one- and two-storey homes, and well above what residents reasonably expected for this area.Six townhouse blocks, three storeys tall, would loom over adjacent backyards on Tincomb Crescent with only a 7.5-metre setback, which is not a sensitive transition.
Parking is under-supplied by about 80 spaces, almost guaranteeing spillover onto local streets. The main access through Tincomb Crescent threatens to undermine the safety and quiet character of this residential street.

Community Petition

This is not just my concern. A community petition opposing this rezoning has gathered significant support from Whitby residents. Together, we are asking Council not for “no growth,” but for responsible growth that balances housing with environmental stewardship and neighbourhood character.

Request to Council

My hope would be to see this parcel preserved as a community park or walking path, but I understand it is privately owned. At the very least, I respectfully request Council to:

Reduce the number of units to a reasonable scale for this 2.7-acre site.
Preserve more trees and green space for the benefit of residents and wildlife.
Address parking and traffic by requiring adequate on-site parking and safer access from Brock Street, not Tincomb Crescent.

Conclusion

Once this site is overbuilt, the last green pocket in our neighbourhood will be gone forever. Please listen to residents who are asking not for “no growth,” but for balanced, responsible growth that respects Whitby’s environment, infrastructure, and community character.

Thank you for considering these concerns and the voices of those who have signed the petition.