Ontario Development Information employees author
The Metropolis of Burlington launched an announcement to declare its disappointment with the Ontario Land Tribunal’s (OLT) latest resolution to approve redevelopment of elements of the Millcroft Golf Course by the Millcroft Greens Company.
“We are deeply disappointed with the OLT’s decision to approve the Millcroft Greens development,” mentioned Mayor Maryanne Mead-Ward. “The venture is just not wanted to satisfy our housing targets, won’t present reasonably priced housing, and develops important greenspace. We want extra parks and open house for our rising group, not much less.
“This project does not align with our community’s needs or our vision for sustainable growth.”
After in depth group session and analysis, council had opposed the redevelopment on the OLT, asserting that it didn’t align with the wants and pursuits of Burlington residents.
Developer Millcroft Greens describes the event as “mindfully considering the existing character of the Millcroft neighbourhood.”
“The newly integrated residential parcels will remain architecturally consistent and complementary with the existing community.”
The OLT granted approval contingent on particular situations to be met by Jan. 31, 2025.
The proposed improvement at 2155 Nation Membership Dr. and 4274 Dundas St. contains the development of 90 single-family houses and 130 residence items. Whereas town acknowledges the significance of addressing housing calls for, this venture fails to satisfy key points of Burlington’s housing technique and group necessities.
Council’s opposition emphasised the need of preserving inexperienced areas, making certain sustainable environmental practices, and sustaining the character of present neighbourhoods.
Considerations have been additionally raised about elevated site visitors, pressure on infrastructure, and potential adverse impacts on native ecosystems.
A plan was initially submitted for 98 single household houses and a six-story residence constructing to be constructed across the perimeter of the golf course.
Going through opposition from the group, the plan was revised in 2022, lowering the variety of homes to 90 and enhancing the property across the residence constructing.
Millcroft Greens filed an enchantment to the OLT below a portion to the planning act that permits builders to enchantment if a municipality fails to render a planning resolution inside 120 days of submitting of the applying.
