If you wish to alert Councillor Morley about your objection to the proposed development for 69 Old Mill Terrace, here is suggested wording to send to councillor_morley@toronto.ca. Make sure you provide your name, street address and postal code.
Suggested Wording to Councillor
As a resident in the neighboring districts of Sunnylea and The Kingsway, I present this submission to formally request that the application to permit the rezoning of 69 Old Mill Terrace in order to allow a 39-storey residential building be rejected. The proposed tower, with 371 units and 82 parking spaces, causes me many concerns. Some of the reasons for my objection are as follows:
1. The proposed development will lead to increased traffic on Old Mill Terrace, which is a street with no sidewalks. The increased traffic will pose a safety hazard as there are a number of residents with young children who play on the street. Without sidewalks (which are not an option given the layout of the street), pedestrians walk on the road. Our street has two blind corners where the crescent bends make it difficult for pedestrians and drivers to see each other. The building is colossal for such a small lot, dwarfing everything around it and making no meaningful allowance for green space.
2. The lack of any visitor parking in the proposed development will lead to increased parking on the street. Old Mill Terrace does not allow for parking during the day (except Sunday) and no overnight parking. Bloor Street, since the creation of bike lanes, has scarce parking spaces.
3. The proposed development is supposed to have 26 replacement rental units reserved for the existing tenants of 69 Old Mill Terrace. These tenants will have to move during demolition and construction. In the current rental market, finding affordable units is extremely difficult. Approving this massive building could open the possibility of more mid rise, affordable buildings in our neighborhood being demolished for redevelopment. These are people’s homes, not just buildings!
4. Finally, the local infrastructure will be greatly strained by such a massive increase in residential units, ie, water, sewage, schools, etc., basement floodings (which residents have suffered) and schools in the area , already at maximum capacity.
Signed: _______________________ Dated:_______________________
Address _________________________________
Postal Code:__________________