GFA Townhall Results Announcement

June 17, 2022 · Categories: News · Tags:

Hello Townhall Registrants,

Thanks to everyone who attended the Townhall on April 26 and who voted over the two and a half weeks. It was rewarding to see so many landowners participate and have their voice heard. There were 323 participants and 236 of them voted (73%).

The results of the vote are as follows:

Motion # Motion Results
Option #1 Option #1: GFA Limit Increase (↑25%):

  • Increase of 25% to existing Gross Floor Area limits.
  • Increase to GFA limits of 25%.
  • Modify Official Plan Policy to separate Max GFA by lot size, modify GFA limit to include 25% increase.
  • Proposed Housekeeping Amendment.
 Acceptable: (47.0%)

Unacceptable: (50.4%)

Uncertain: (2.6%)

Abstain: (6)
Option #2 Option #2: Modify GFA Definition:

  • Increase to GFA limits of 12.5%, AND Modify GFA Definition (Combine #1 & #2).
  • Modify Official Plan Policy to separate by lot size, modify GFA limit to include 12.5% increase.
  • Proposed housekeeping amendment.
  • Include new definition for walkout basement (includes at least one wall entirely above grade).
 Acceptable: (36.4%)

Unacceptable: (59.6%)

Uncertain: (4.0%)

Abstain: (11)
Option #3 Option #3: Zoning By-Law Amendment (Combined):

  • Increase of 25% to existing Gross Floor Area limits.
  • Increase to GFA limits of 25%.
  • Modify Official Plan Policy to separate Max GFA by lot size, modify GFA limit to include 25% increase.
  • Proposed Housekeeping Amendment.
 Acceptable: (47.4%)

Unacceptable: (48.7%)

Uncertain: (3.9%)

Abstain: (8)
Consideration #A Do you agree that a Site Plan Agreement should be required for all major development projects within the Waterfront Area, even for those that do not require Planning Act approval (Minor Variance, Zoning Amendment)? Agree: (47.0%)

Don’t Agree: (46.1%)

Uncertain: (6.9%)

Abstain: (4)
Consideration #B Do you agree that GFA allowance for variances should be capped at 10% above the allowable GFA to a maximum of 379 sq. m. (4080 sq. ft.)? Agree: (53.4%)

Don’t Agree: (40.2%)

Uncertain: (6.4%)

Abstain: (2)
Consideration #C Do you agree that grandfathering should not be allowed on properties where the option to relocate further back exists? Agree: (43.5%)

Don’t Agree: (51.7%)

Uncertain: (4.8%)

Abstain: (6%)

 

Recording: Here’s a link to the recording of the 2022 SMLCA GFA Townhall Meeting. The password is: &$Qf?8tp.

If you’d like to see the detailed tallies of votes or comments that were received, please click here.

Thank you to all the landowners who participated. Your feedback is invaluable. Again, a special thanks to all the volunteers who organized this event. It’s taken countless hours and we really appreciate all that you’ve done for the lake.

 

Thanks.

SMLCA Board of Directors