2008-03-31_& 04-01_Supplemental Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour supplémentaire' (2)City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday & Tuesday, March 31 & April 1, 2008
Supplemental Agenda
Re: 9.2 Letter in Opposition to Proposed Re- zoning 990 Sand Cove Rd.
Re: 9.3(b) Letter in Opposition of Proposed Re- zoning 120 McDonald St.
Re 9.4 Letter in Opposition to Proposed Re- zoning 55 McDonald St.
Re 9.4 Presentation in Favor of Proposed Re- zoning 55 McDonald St.
City of Saint John
Seance du conseil communal
Le lundi et le mardi 31 mars et 1 avril, 2008
Ordre du jour supplementaire
Objet : 9.2
Lettre d'opposition au projet de rezonage de la propriete
situee au 990, chemin Sand Cove
Objet : 9.3(b)
Lettre d'opposition au projet de rezonage de la propriete
situee au 120, rue McDonald
Objet : 9.4
Lettre d'opposition au projet de rezonage de la propriete
situee au 55, rue McDonald
Objet : 9.4
Presentation en faveur du projet de rezonage de la propriete
situee au 55, rue McDonald
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March 27, 2008
City of Saint John
Common Clerk's Office
City Hall, P. O. Box 1971,
Saint John, N. B. E2L 4L1
Subject: Concern to Proposed Zoning By -law Amendment
Application #08 -072 - 990 Sand Cove Rd Day Care Facility
March 31, 2008 Council Agenda - Public Hearing 9.2(a)
Dear Elizabeth Gormley / City Councilors,
This letter serves as official notice that the owners and operators of 940 Sand Cove Rd multi -unit
apartment building oppose the application by the property owner of 990 Sand Cove Rd for Zoning
By -law variance to create a day care center complete with parking lot. We regret this action;
however, this development will negatively affect our property, which is mostly occupied by seniors,
and the respective neigbourhood in the following manners:
• potential water drainage issues from parking lot
• increased noise to environment from children and traffic
• loss of privacy to balconies of apartment units facing the development
• daily traffic congestion during peak periods on Sand Cove Rd resulting in difficulties from
940 Sand Cove Rd tenants exiting the property
• Parents /Guardians may use 940 Sand Cove Rd parking and idle vehicles during wait times
• increased traffic will reduce pedestrian safety and increase noise
• driveway access to development is at the crest of a curved hill and unsafe for high traffic
and children
• de- valuate neigbourhood properties
The site selection for this development is poor. The residents and business owners alike of this
peaceful west -side neighbourhood are simply seeking a sustainable and safe solution for this
development.
-� Truly,
ity Holdings
1010 Seacliff Dr_i3e -Saint John, NB E2M 3G2
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March 27, 2008
Common Council
City of Saint John
RE: Proposed Lounge 120 McDonald Street ( Dooly's Loch Lomond Mall)
Dear Common Council:
We are residents of Bellevue Street East. The property my husband and I own is
approximately 200 feet from Dooly's. We are totally opposed to Dooly's adding an
additional lounge. We are currently tired of the existing problems from Dooly's billiard
parlour.
Prior to their move in 2005 we had very little problems with noise and traffic. Since they
relocated this has been an ongoing problem.
I understand:
That the rear doors to the decks associated with Dooly's billiard parlour remain
closed at all times, and that the exterior door from the lounge facility be used only
as an emergency exit.
That there be no licensing of the decks associated with Dooly's billiard parlour,
and that there be no seating or food or beverage service permitted on the decks at
any time
That no music be played on the decks associated with Dooly's billiard parlour and
that no music be audible form the exterior of the building.
May I ask who will enforce these rules?
Please do not let them make conditions worse for us and if possible put a condition on
them that they cannot move any closer to the residential area in the future. If they stayed
on the other side of the mall, where they were originally approved for, we would not be
going through this process now.
Please allow the tax payers of the residential area to be allowed to enjoy their
neighborhood without the continuous problems from Dooly's. Would you want them in
your neighborhood?
Sincerely,
Susan Crowell
135 Bellevue Street
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R.M. (Bob) Manning
44 Chipman Hill, Suite 1400
Saint John, NB E2L 2A9
March 31, 2008
Mr. J. Patrick Woods
Common Clerk
City of Saint John
PO Box 1971
Saint John, NB E2L 41_1
Subject: Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment Re: 55 MacDonald Street
Dear Mr. Woods,
I am writing with regard to the Public Notice that appeared in the March 25th, 2008 Telegraph Journal
which suggested that written objections to the Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment Regarding 55
MacDonald Street. I am representing myself, as a citizen of Saint John, and the owners of 234 Loch
Lomond Road, Eastside Dental, in submitting a written objection to the proposed changes.
Although the parties represented are in support of the development, we are concerned with a number of
process related items as well as the perceived inability to address issues related to the proposed
development.
Process issues
Public Consultation — there has been no formal public consultation held with regard to this
approximately $22.0 million public spend,
Public Notice — considering that the public notice was published on the same date that the
"ceremonial" groundbreaking occurred, there has to be a concern that the public process has
been undermined and become irrelevant,
Permitting for site preparation — it is our understanding that a permit has been issued to allow
initial site preparation on the site, however there is a concern that the proponents have gone well
beyond the guidelines of the issued permit related to work completed on the site.
Although there is a general sense that the process is well beyond any ability for the public to comment
and potentially input, we would like to propose a number of recommendations that, in our opinion, would
make the $22.0 million public investment a better project for the citizens of Saint John.
(506) 649 -6400 phone 1 (506) 649 -6410 fax I bob.manning @omg.ca I www.omg.ca
R.M. (Bob) Manning
Recommendations
1. Permit the rezoning to Utility & Service, however disallow the variances requested (a, b, & d) that
have to do with the proponent not amassing enough land to construct the required facility. The
land amassed was for an 80,000 sq. ft. facility, whereas the SJTC now has a planned 115,000 sq.
ft. facility. Direct the SJTC to amass more land.
2. Complete an assessment of traffic related to Loch Lomond, MacDonald, Tiffany and other
adjacent streets — there will be an impact on traffic, therefore it is imperative that it is addressed
at this time of the project which would mitigate any "retrofitting" in the future.
3. Reconstruct Tiffany Street reflecting that it has been "partially" closed into a cul -de -sac with
appropriate paving, curbing, sidewalks, signage and any barriers. Investigate traffic lights at the
intersection of Loch Lomond and Tiffany to ensure safety concerns are addressed.
4. Retaining walls and fencing at the back of the 234 Loch Lomond Street property to ensure safety
and erosion of land at the back of this property — the planned grade change will be greater than
12 feet in some places.
I look forward to your written response to the above comments. I can be reached at (506) 639 -3479 for
discussion.
Sincerely,
R. M. (Bob) Manning
Cc Mayor Norman McFarlane
Terry Totten, City Manager
Dr. Kelly Manning
Dr. Tara Scichilone
Mr. Edward Keyes
(506) 649 -6400 phone 1 (506) 649 -6410 fax I bob.manning @omg.ca I www.omg.ca
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