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Location, according with all research, is commercially viable
otherwise this would not be developed (Developer).

Shopping here will heve minimum if any'‘impact in Downtown Poco. Moat
area residents do not shop in Downtown regularly (The Citizens).

Proposed hours of operation (6-12) could be made more restrictive
(7-112) to accommodate some of the concerns (Planner).

Construction of townhouses or single family in this site will impact
on the view corridor of the neighbouring townhouses much more than

the proposed commercial buildings. (Developer).

There is no certainty as to the impact on property values of a
development of this type. Research indicate that on average impact
is minimal (Developer quoting expert consultant).

DISCUSSION:

In analyzing the input received from citizens on this development, through
the submissions at the Public Information Meeting and the letters and
petitiona received, it appears that there are strong feelings for and against

the development. z

Opposition to the development increases with proximity to the development
as the residents in the immediate vicinity of the development although
benefiting from the additional retail opportunities may suffer the burden cf
additional noise or garbage or people in the immediate aurroundings to their

homes.

In the same manner, support to the development appears to increase among
residents not immediate to the proposed development who will benefit from
having this facility within walking distance but would be mostly unaffected by
any problems that may originate in the development.

From the developers point of view this site was clearly identified by the
Citadel Heights master plan as commercial site and it should not be a surprise
that, now that the area ig near completion in terms of development that a
commercial facility be constructed.

From a technical point of view, the Planning Department cannot oppose the
development. Denial of this application will not result in the construction
of a smaller commercial facility at thia location, but the developer will have
to excergise a residential options of some sort. This will leave the South
Mary Hill Area as a corelegss subdivision deprived of any services.

While this scenario appeals to some residents, it cannot be defended as
good Planning; services will not be availabe and the simple purchase of a last
minute item (bread, milk etc...) will require a car trip to some of the nearby

neighbourhoods where these are available.

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