GPA Statutory Public Meeting

January 7th 2013

AgendaWho is the Glenway Preservation AssociationThe ProposalWhy it should not be accepted

AgendaWho we areThe ProposalWhy it should not be accepted

Who We AreThe Glenway Preservation Association is incorporated

and is the only registered association with the town of Newmarket.

We have over 50 active volunteers and a petition of 1,500 signatures from residents opposing the development proposal.

Through our regular communication we reach 700 households and had more than 300 residents at our recent public meeting in November.

Mission Statement“To preserve and protect the existing open green-

space and neighbourhood values associated with the Glenway community”

The values we want to protectProtecting the green space that has been, and

remains, a key objective within the Town’s Official Plan

Preserving quality of lifestyle that brought us to Glenway - and to Newmarket

Protecting the investment in our homesSafeguard the neighbourhood environmentPrevent negative impact to the quality and cost of

existing and planned infrastructure that this proposal would bring about

AgendaWho we areThe ProposalWhy it should not be accepted

The Proposal

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Put a picture of the proposal here?

Residents’ view of the Proposal!!

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Put a picture of the proposal here?

AgendaWho we areThe ProposalWhy it should not be accepted

Why it should not be acceptedWe are not here tonight to talk about:− how many houses should be built− how tall should the condos be− how tall the fencing and berms should be and where

the trees should be replanted− what the obvious negative traffic impacts will be

Why it should not be acceptedWe are not here tonight to talk about:unavoidable issues with storm water managementlimited sewage allocationsignificant disruption to a stable, planned

neighbourhood strain on existing infrastructure and resourcesincreased TAXES on all Newmarket residents sufficient schooling enrolment

Why it should not be acceptedSo here’s what we are going to talk about:The rationale for this proposal is highly questionable The real objectives of the Places to Grow ActThere is more than enough development to meet

future growth targetsThe Developers approach in our communityGlenway was green before green was a colour

A Highly Questionable RationaleContrary to Official PlanNot located within Secondary Growth Plan areaDoes not adequately incorporate the planned growth

in this areaEliminates valuable green space for current and

future residents’ useUnrealistic assessment of infrastructure ‘stress’

The objective of the Places to Grow ActWe support the Town’s plan to preserve our green space

& our stable, long-standing community

Objective is NOT to dictate HOW the Towns grow, but to provide guidance & targets

According to the Developer, their proposal “helps fulfill the direction of the Growth Plan. It provides for significant growth within part of the existing built-up area of Newmarket. It will assist in meeting the Provincial targets for intensification”

WE DON’T NEED THIS KIND OF ASSISTANCE!!

More than enough DevelopmentTown to grow from

85,000 to 98,000 by 2026Properties in the North

West and South East account for approximately 7,000 more residents

Properties on Yonge and Davis account for approximately 3,000 more residents

Properties zoned residential that follow OP:McGregor Farm (Davis

and Bathurst)Toth Farm (west of the

Upper Canada Mall) Slessor SquareDavis and George Yonge and Millard

The Developers and their approachProposal is vagueManipulating interaction and consultation with

residentsNo commitment to golf course. Hinges on Phase 1

approvalRelying on positive OMB hearing decision

Glenway was green before green was a colour

In SummaryThe rationale for this proposal is deeply flawedGrowth inside of this stable neighborhood is

unnecessary AND not required in order for us to meet the Places to Grow Act requirements

Glenway development is contrary to the Official PlanThe open green space of this community will serve as

a recreational area for the 10,000 new residents planned for this part of town