Glenway Community Update - October 19, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011 at 04:39PM Hello, I wanted to provide a brief update on 2 items related to the Glenway Community. At Council this past Monday we approved the terms of reference for the planning consultant that we have approved to help usher the application through upon submission.
I did want to highlight the key competencies that our staff will be looking for:
-related experience
-process and analyzing major infill redevelopment applications
-public consultation
-dispute resolution
-facilitation
-participation in Ontario Municipal Board Hearings
-planning legislation including Provincial Policy Statement, The Provincial Growth Plan (Places to Grow), the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, and Regional and Town Planning documents
-understanding the growth opportunities and challenges specific to York Region and Newmarket
One item that was crucial for me to ensure would be emphasized is the understanding and vision Newmarket has outlined in its Official Plan. It is important to note how many residents contributed to setting that vision. I think we all recognize growth in our community is inevitable. But, we have a right to say where and how it should take place. The very purpose of our Official Plan is to protect and preserve our neighbourhoods while at the same time direct growth to areas that can and will be supported by high order transit. It’s a responsible and prudent plan. We need to defend that vision.
Secondly, I have been asked to advertise an upcoming meeting of the Glenway Preservation Association (GPA) a new group that has formed to help represent residents. I know many of you are aware of their activity as they’ve been in the neighbourhood with a petition.
The Glenway Preservation Association ( www.preserveglenway.ca ) is holding their first official information and membership recruitment meeting on:
DATE: Monday, October 24, 2011
WHERE: Newmarket Theatre (505 Pickering Cres)
TIME: 7:00-7:30pm Registration 7:30pm-9pm Presentation
I will be attending myself and look forward to seeing many of you there.