foot reserve. Therefore, if a private party develops the land in the future, they will have to
compensate for the appropriate share of roads and services.
Although we are in negotiations, the purchase of the Regional lands will not be pursued if
Township Council chooses to not pursue development of the subject lands.
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infrastructure.
Road Connections
Members of the public expressed concern that the addition of new residential units to the general area
will slightly increase the amount of vehicular traffic on the adjacent roads, creating safety and volume
issues for drivers and pedestrians.
road allowance that provides opportunity for a logical extension of Victoria Glen Street (from
Dunke Street to Snyder Avenue). The new road would be consistent and compatible with the
current modified-grid road pattern in the neighbourhood. As with all residential development,
appropriate and safe design for vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic would be engineered
and a functional design would be developed. In terms of traffic volume, the surrounding roads
are designed to accommodate traffic and the addition of 25-30 residential units is well within
the design capacity of the roads. Engineering Staff commented that a Traffic Study is not
warranted for small developments like this.
Victoria Glen Road. For any type of residential development other than a condominium, a road
would have to be developed, which would be a cost to the Township. Engineering Staff noted
that the existing road allowance is substandard and would be brought into conformity with
typical road cross-sections.
key areas as identified. With respect to the Playford Farm, the only issue that will be
addressed by Township Staff in terms of road connections and access will be the connection
to Snyder Avenue.
Small sheds, gardens, lawns, and other land uses associate with adjacent properties are encroaching
onto Township and Regional lands.
part of addressing this issue.