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Audubon community meeting

1/6/2015

An important community meeting regarding the current development proposal for 1715 Audubon Boulevard has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, Forest Glen Program Room (West). The agenda will focus on discussing a settlement offer proposed by Beverley Homes substituting 20 semi-detached homes, in place of 30 town homes originally planned for the parcel of land. All Rockwood Village residents are invited to attend this important meeting.

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If you care, you'll be there!

12/15/2014

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1715 Audubon Blvd. (Audubon lands)
Ontario Municipal Board to host hearing in January.

If it matters to you, you’ll attend the Hearing and support the RHA and the 2,500 residents whose interests it protects who have resoundingly said, they do not approve of a development application which is not in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood.

If it matters to you, you’ll be there showing that the current proposal of 30 town homes is an intense over development of the site with multiple environmental and safety issues.

If it matters to you, you’ll be there showing the OMB that over the past 10 years, you have worked with two City Councillors and the City’s Planning Department in providing significant input into the planning process to zone the lands at 1715 Audubon Blvd. as single, detached family dwellings.

If it matters to you, you’ll make it clear that we as citizens and the City of Mississauga were part of the city wide led visioning process of the City’s Official Plan (OP) and have put in a lot of work in both the City’s OP and Strategic Plan.

If it matters to you, you’ll be there showing that you know your neighbourhood best. If it matters to you, please be there.

The hearing with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) will take place on Monday, January 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m. Municipal Hearing Room City of Mississauga Civic Centre, 300 City Centre Dr. Underground paid parking available or carpool if possible! For more about the OMB go to www.omb.gov.on.ca.

*Please note this article was originally published in the Winter 2014 edition of The Rockwood Times.

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President's Report

4/26/2014

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Hello, everyone!

It’s been a busy two months for RHA, attending many community events.

Late March, a delegation of RHA Directors and residents attended the City of Mississauga’s Planning and Development (P&D) Meeting to make a deputation on the proposal made by Beverly Homes for the lands at 1715 Audubon Blvd., requesting P&D make an amendment to the Mississauga Official Plan to change the Area Designation from Parkway Belt West to Residential Medium Density. In addition, they were asking to change the zoning for the land from Parkway Belt to allow 30 townhomes.

It was a long-awaited decision as our item on the Agenda did not go in front of the Committee until midnight. We had to wait, as the Committee listened to speakers discussing another development proposal on the Agenda for close to two hours! Residents from Audubon, Claypine Rise and surrounding Rockwood streets sat patiently in attendance. Both Councillor Fonseca and Ed Sajecki, Commissioner of Planning and Building for the City spoke to the City’s rezoning efforts to keep the lands zoned for Low Density Residential, Single Detached Dwellings.

RHA VP Joe Silva made a deputation to P&D Committee, and the good news is that the P&D Committee passed a motion that City Council should direct the City’s legal staff to defend the City’s
position of opposing the 30 Townhomes development as the proposal is set to be heard in April at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Early April, RHA VP Joe Silva spoke on behalf of residents regarding 1715 Audubon at the pre-hearing for the OMB. A hearing date has been set for January 12, 2015 for 10 business days. RHA will update you as soon as more information is available.

Recently TRCA (The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) held a seminar at the Burnhamthorpe Library on “Greening Your Grounds” and how to landscape your property in an eco-friendly way. Great to see RHA Directors and residents attend this informative night.

We invite you to attend this year’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 8. Come meet your local Councillor, hear from Peel Regional Police, get an update on the Bus Rapid Transit project behind Rockwood, and give your input to TRCA on environmental projects you want to see within the Burnhamthorpe SNAP (Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan). Thanks to Class Productions for offering free tickets for a draw in their upcoming performances of “Goody Two Shoes” in May at the Maja Prentice Theatre. Please plan to attend-- you may just win!

I would like to thank our Board of Directors who have attended various meetings, run the organization, managed the newsletter, promoted RHA’s communications on the web and provided great insight and perspective into the issues we deal with affecting our Rockwood community. Your commitment to serving this volunteer organization is truly appreciated!

As always, we welcome your comments, questions and concerns. Reach us at [email protected] or through our Facebook and Twitter pages.

~ Simi Kapur, Rockwood Homeowners' Association President

*Please note this article was originally published in the Summer 2014 edition of The Rockwood Times.

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City to Oppose Audubon Development

4/26/2014

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It was a long evening for Rockwood residents who waited to be heard by the Planning Department on the issue of the Beverly Homes plan for development on the Audubon Boulevard lands.

Beverly Homes has applied for a change in zoning to allow 30 town home units to be built in the vacant land on Audubon. The land is currently zoned for low density, residential, single-detached
dwellings.

RHA was represented by its Vice-President, Joe Silva, a local resident. A neighbourhood case was made that the current zoning should be upheld by the City. Councillor Fonseca and Ed Sajecki, Commissioner of Planning and Building for the City, also spoke in support of the neighbourhood voices.

It was well after midnight when the Committee passed a motion that City Council would direct the City’s legal staff to defend the positions of the residents and Councils to oppose the townhouse development and maintain the current zoning.

While the first battle has been won, this is far from a done deal. Beverly Homes has already filed several appeals with the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board). The next step will be preparing for the preliminary OMB hearings. Ultimately, OMB will have the final say on the zoning of these lands.

*Please note this article was originally published in the Summer 2014 edition of The Rockwood Times.

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President's report: Spring 2014

3/4/2014

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Author: Simi Kapur
President, Rockwood Homeowners' Association

In what has been termed one of the coldest winters of the last few years, I wish you good health and positive spirits as we move on from a year of tumultuous weather with the expectant vision of spring flowers to come!

In November, RHA attended the meeting at the GTAA offices for CENAC (Community Environment and Noise Advisory Committee). NAV Canada made a presentation on their Airspace and Services Review focusing on safety in the airspace as well as improved tracking procedures for flights. In December 2013, GTAA launched WebTrak, an online tool that provides near-real time and historical flight data so residents can investigate aircraft operations from any computer with internet access. It’s accessible 24/7 and is now more convenient to register a noise complaint. Try it at www.torontopearson.com/webtrak All CENAC meetings are open to the public. Details of upcoming meetings are listed in the Calendar of Events, found on the back page.

In response to a Rockwood resident’s request earlier this year, for a 4-way stop at the intersection of Corkstone Glade/Rowntree Court and Fieldgate Drive, City of Mississauga’s Transportation and Works Department conducted a feasibility study on traffic volume in that area. In conclusion of the review, Transportation and Works Department did not recommend the installation of an all way stop at this intersection. Driver compliance in stopping, zero collision history in a three year period as well as the immediate signal lights located within 250m from the suggested intersection were some of the factors which resulted in the decision that a 4-way stop at that intersection was not warranted. The Traffic Safety Committee has been requested to provide information to parents of Sts. Martha and Mary School about using caution when crossing the street while walking children to school.

In the past 10 years, Mississauga has seen much of its available land developed. With building sites becoming scarce, developers are looking for infill and smaller tracts of land for development or expansion. Currently Rockwood is the target for several developments. Two years ago, a plan was approved for a new Condominium project at Rathburn and Boughbeeches. This year Forest Park has approached the City to develop a large project on its land at Ponytrail and Rathburn. Yet another development is potentially about to be reviewed at Audubon and Fieldgate. All of these proposed projects are for either apartment buildings or multiple family dwellings.

It is important to note that in order to move these projects forward, the developers need The City to approve changes to the zoning to either change current usage or the density or both. If the City is too slow to react, or the developer does not like the decision rendered by the City, they can appeal the decision to the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board).

Throughout the planning process, residents are given a voice to speak via the Ward Councillor, Community Public meetings, Planning and Development meetings, written submissions and continuous dialogue. In the absence of strong communication from the community and the City, developers will take their plan to OMB, and in the end will probably be successful in getting the OMB to approve the project, forcing the City to allow the project.

The RHA is committed to listening to the concerns of our community, and communicating their expectations to the relevant parties. To this end, at a scheduled Board Meeting last November, Lormel homes requested and was permitted to address the RHA Board with regards to their proposal at Forest Park. It was an opportunity to speak frankly with the developer without the passion or emotion sparked from open forum meetings. We believe that further face to face dialogue with all stakeholders should continue and welcome any opportunity to connect and converse in various issues in order to maintain the integrity or Rockwood Village as a premium community.

Remember to save the date for our next AGM! Last year’s venue was enjoyed by all in attendance so we’ve booked it again at the Knights of Columbus Hall, adjacent to Sts. Martha and Mary Church. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and concerns. Reach us at [email protected] or through our Facebook and Twitter pages.

~ Simi Kapur, Rockwood Homeowners' Association President

*Please note this article was originally published in the Spring 2014 edition of The Rockwood Times.

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Audubon zoning application goes before city

3/4/2014

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The application for a zoning approval for Beverly Homes to move forward with a townhouse
development on Audubon and Fieldgate is scheduled to go before the City Planning Committee on March 24th. At that time, residents will have the opportunity to provide their input to the Planning and Development Committee. Councillor Fonseca, will be voicing her support of
upholding the current designated zoning for Residential Low Density housing. Beverly Homes
is requesting a zoning change that will allow the construction of 30 town homes.

If you would like to be heard at that meeting, contact Mumtaz Alikhan, Legislative
Coordinator at [email protected] or 905-615-3200 x5425.

*Please note this article was originally published in the Spring 2014 edition of The Rockwood Times.

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Beverly Homes Appeals to OMB

12/2/2013

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The Beverly Homes proposal for the land at 1715 Audubon is now on appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Beverly had submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application to Planning in May, 2013 to allow them to build 30 townhomes on the corner of Audubon and Fieldgate. However, Council did not adopt a position to amend the Official plan or Rezoning until June 4, 2012, and Beverly appealed to OMB citing that the City had failed to make a decision on the application within a reasonable time frame.

The City-initiated proposal, which was adopted on June 4th, was an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment that would only allow single-family homes on the Audubon Lands. Beverly Homes, the present owner of the land, subsequently appealed the City-initiated amendment, basically rendering changes approved by the City unenforceable.

We are expecting that the OMB will hold a hearing in Spring 2014. At that time the Planning Department will provide a defence of their position to OMB and will seek input from local residents and Councillors. Our Councillor, Chris Fonseca, and the RHA are opposed to the Beverly Homes development. Although our Councillor is not allowed to attend the OMB hearing, the RHA will make a presentation and local homeowners may also choose to voice their dissent at that hearing.

Information as to the dates for hearings will be posted on the RHA website at www.rockwoodvillage.ca

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Presidents Report: Winter 2013

12/2/2013

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Author: Simi Kapur
President, Rockwood Homeowners' Association

With the holidays just around the corner, we, on the RHA Board of Directors would like to express our gratitude for what we enjoy in our lives, and the great neighbourhood that we live in, Rockwood Village. This is also the time to help those in need and, in this regard, we’ve compiled a list of local charities that can benefit from your generosity. If you’re looking to give this year then please choose a charity from the list and contact them directly to make your donation.

Read inside about the latest developments on the proposed complex of 30 townhouses at 1715 Audubon Boulevard. The applicant is appealing the City’s decision on the Official Plan Amendment and the Rezoning Bylaw and is making its appeals to the OMB.

As this newsletter goes to print, City of Mississauga is in the 2014 Budget process. The budget process is open to the public. Details of the City’s Budget and future meeting dates can be found at mississauga.ca/budget.

I would like to thank our advertisers who make it possible to send out our newsletter. We are truly grateful for their support. I also thank our Board of Directors who volunteer their time and energy to the organization.We want to hear from you. If you would like to volunteer and get involved in your community, please contact us at [email protected] or through our Facebook and Twitter pages. I wish you a wonderful holiday season and a safe and Happy New Year!

~ Simi Kapur, Rockwood Homeowners' Association President

*Please note this article was originally published in the Winter 2013 edition of The Rockwood Times.

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