Mr. Hanifi confirmed that the required notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act. He summarized the application, explaining that it proposes to add an axe throwing facility use within Units 7 and 8 of the existing split-level multi-tenant building. An amendment to the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 is required to change the ‘Prestige Employment Exception 2 (PE-S2) Zone’ in order to facilitate the proposal. Consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement, and the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan/Lindsay Secondary Plan will be determined upon further review of the application. Mr. Hanifi summarized the comments received to date, as detailed in the report, noting that subsequent to the writing of the report that no additional comments were received. Staff are recommending that the application be received for information. Mr. Hanifi responded to questions from members of the Committee.
The Chair inquired if the applicant wished to speak to the application.
Matthew Colavecchia spoke on behalf of the owner D. Dent, and spoke regarding the parking requirements emphasizing the after-hours use of the proposed axe-throwing facility in contrast with the traditional office hours of the existing businesses at the property. He noted the previous uses of the spaces being a warehouse, u-brew centre, and golf-simulator. He stated that the approval of the proposal would provide local jobs, and indoor entertainment for the community. Mr. Colavecchia responded to questions from the members of the Committee.
Glenn Wilcox of Wilcox Architects spoke as the applicant, and noted the structural changes that are required for the proposal. He stated that proposed changes necessitated the associated building permit application, and the ongoing planning review. He further noted that 53 spaces are required under the zoning by-law, and 43 exist, however the 21 parking spaces required for the axe-throwing facility would be off-hours from the existing tenants. He stated that if the language of the zoning by-law was up to date, this application may not have been required.
The Chair inquired if anyone else wished to speak to the application.
Tom deBoer spoke and noted that while he is not retained by the applicant, he questioned why such a simple matter might be referred back to staff. He stated that in order to keep this business going, the committee should consider approving it, as opposed to delaying it by 2-3 months.
No other persons spoke to the application.
Ms. Barrie responded to questions put forward by the members of the Committee.
The Public Meeting concluded at 1:24 p.m.