The city has formally rejected the proposed high-density development plan for the Morrison Road site. This outcome reflects the persistent efforts of our neighborhood to protect our local character. We will remain attentive as future planning discussions proceed for this area.
November 23, 2017
Final supporters
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January 2017
Developments facing our community:
Immediate
- Cook Homes development in area 1
Short-term
- Development of lands currently for sale in area 2
- Phase 2 of LRT marked 3 on map
- Further development of Grand River Hospital
Long-term
- Development of Morrison Road land, site for new French school in area 4
- Any reuse of lands associated with Chicopee ski hills area 5
Details
- Total site area 1.46 hectares but 1.44 hectares after Morrison Road widening
- 3 story, high density housing
- Number of units, 68
- Required floor space ratio is 0.6, proposed ratio is 0.56 which is lower than regulation and 7% overbuild i.e. 68 units should be 63 units
- The development is completely out of character with the detached
Traffic
- The 68 housing units will result in 1.5 to 2.0 vehicles per unit or 102 –136 vehicles
- Other additional traffic will take the form of visitors and services such as lawn care, snow removal and garbage removal etc.
- The proposed entrance is off Morrison
- Left hand turns onto King are currently troublesome, a significant percentage of new households will exit using Manor Drive and/or Grand River Boulevard
Environmental
- Significant tree removal was carried out without the required permit
- The land was previously legally used for manufacturing commercial signs using an array of chemicals i.e. paints, solvents etc.
- The older house on the site is the original area farmhouse and could have ground issues vis-à-vis the use of chemicals and oils associated with farm machinery etc.
- The City has not requested an Environmental Study Plan for the site
- Additionally the houses to be demolished may have asbestos and mold
Phase 2 LRT
The Phase 2 extension of the LRT to Cambridge will use the existing CP line along King Street which will mean…….
- Traffic flow changes due to a right-turn only junction at Morrison/King, this will push all left hand turning traffic onto Manor and/or Grand River
- The main entrance to Grand River Hospital could become a right-turn only junction too, resulting in all left-hand hospital traffic using Manor and/or Grand - River to reach the Morrison Road hospital entrance
- The Morrison-King junction could be completely closed in the future
By working together and becoming involved, we can influence development decisions in our community.
Contact us at [email protected]
Updates
November 12, 2017
The number of signatures is nearing our next threshold of two hundred and fifty. Please send this page to three personal contacts to help us reach this target today.
Reached 100 supporters
February 8, 2017
73 Comments
I am concerned about increased traffic on Grand River Boulevard. This development and the proposed cul-de-sacs will drive traffic on to GRB which is already too busy and traffic moves too fast for the safety of the residents.
This property has never been approved for high density residential by the neighbourhood community. We were told by the City of Kitchener 29 years ago when we move into the community this property was to be single family houses on a cul-de-sac with access from Manor Drive.
There is already too much traffic on Morrison and Old King. Left hand turns are almost impossible. Difficult for emergency vehicles to get through high volume traffic.
I'm concerned about an increase in traffic and the impact on this community for our children and for the patients/families of Freeport Hospital who are able to use this quiet residential area for walks.
I don't believe that this high density development fits with the adjacent dwellings, the removal of mature trees almost to clear cutting impacts the environment and our quality of life
Concerned at what speeds and length on rail and times of passing
This will be a real safety concern for the neighborhood children. What a sad and upsetting issue for our young families!
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The city has formally rejected the proposed high-density development plan for the Morrison Road site. This outcome reflects the persistent efforts of our neighborhood to protect our local character. We will remain attentive as future planning discussions proceed for this area.
November 23, 2017
Final supporters
**Please Note: A donation request will pop up after you sign the petition. Those donations go to the iPetitions site, they DO NOT go to the CCNA at all. If you wish to make a donation to the CCNA, please contact us directly and we will make arrangements.**
January 2017
Developments facing our community:
Immediate
- Cook Homes development in area 1
Short-term
- Development of lands currently for sale in area 2
- Phase 2 of LRT marked 3 on map
- Further development of Grand River Hospital
Long-term
- Development of Morrison Road land, site for new French school in area 4
- Any reuse of lands associated with Chicopee ski hills area 5
Details
- Total site area 1.46 hectares but 1.44 hectares after Morrison Road widening
- 3 story, high density housing
- Number of units, 68
- Required floor space ratio is 0.6, proposed ratio is 0.56 which is lower than regulation and 7% overbuild i.e. 68 units should be 63 units
- The development is completely out of character with the detached
Traffic
- The 68 housing units will result in 1.5 to 2.0 vehicles per unit or 102 –136 vehicles
- Other additional traffic will take the form of visitors and services such as lawn care, snow removal and garbage removal etc.
- The proposed entrance is off Morrison
- Left hand turns onto King are currently troublesome, a significant percentage of new households will exit using Manor Drive and/or Grand River Boulevard
Environmental
- Significant tree removal was carried out without the required permit
- The land was previously legally used for manufacturing commercial signs using an array of chemicals i.e. paints, solvents etc.
- The older house on the site is the original area farmhouse and could have ground issues vis-à-vis the use of chemicals and oils associated with farm machinery etc.
- The City has not requested an Environmental Study Plan for the site
- Additionally the houses to be demolished may have asbestos and mold
Phase 2 LRT
The Phase 2 extension of the LRT to Cambridge will use the existing CP line along King Street which will mean…….
- Traffic flow changes due to a right-turn only junction at Morrison/King, this will push all left hand turning traffic onto Manor and/or Grand River
- The main entrance to Grand River Hospital could become a right-turn only junction too, resulting in all left-hand hospital traffic using Manor and/or Grand - River to reach the Morrison Road hospital entrance
- The Morrison-King junction could be completely closed in the future
By working together and becoming involved, we can influence development decisions in our community.
Contact us at [email protected]
Updates
November 12, 2017
The number of signatures is nearing our next threshold of two hundred and fifty. Please send this page to three personal contacts to help us reach this target today.
Reached 100 supporters
February 8, 2017
73 Comments
I am not against growth or change. I would like to see safety, serenity and privacy placed before big money. The destruction of greenspace should be stopped.
I am concerned about increased traffic on Grand River Boulevard. This development and the proposed cul-de-sacs will drive traffic on to GRB which is already too busy and traffic moves too fast for the safety of the residents.
This property has never been approved for high density residential by the neighbourhood community. We were told by the City of Kitchener 29 years ago when we move into the community this property was to be single family houses on a cul-de-sac with access from Manor Drive.
There is already too much traffic on Morrison and Old King. Left hand turns are almost impossible. Difficult for emergency vehicles to get through high volume traffic.
I'm concerned about an increase in traffic and the impact on this community for our children and for the patients/families of Freeport Hospital who are able to use this quiet residential area for walks.
I don't believe that this high density development fits with the adjacent dwellings, the removal of mature trees almost to clear cutting impacts the environment and our quality of life
Concerned at what speeds and length on rail and times of passing
This will be a real safety concern for the neighborhood children. What a sad and upsetting issue for our young families!
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I am not against growth or change. I would like to see safety, serenity and privacy placed before big money. The destruction of greenspace should be stopped.