Executive summary
- The proposed residential redevelopment located at 3321-3327, 3331-3337, 3341-3347 Bloomfield Road will provide an opportunity to improve the appearance of the area and create new housing units in the Sandwich CIP area. This development addresses the Sandwich CIP Urban Design Guidelines.
- The incentive program application meets all of the eligibility criteria as identified in the Discussion section of this report.
- There are sufficient funds in the Sandwich Community Development Plan Fund to provide the Development & Building Fees grant amount, which has been applied for by the applicant for this project with the Revitalization Grant portion funded through the municipal portion of the annual tax levy.
- Administration recommends that the application request by the owner of 3321-3327, 3331-3337, 3341-3347 Bloomfield Road for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program be approved.
Climate implications
Climate Change Mitigation:
- Additional materials (i.e. brick and lumber) will be required for the construction of the new buildings, which will have an indirect impact on Carbon dioxide emissions (CO2).
- The redevelopment of the site contributes to the revitalization of the Sandwich Town Neighbourhood through increasing the density and promoting walking and other alternative modes of transportation, thereby contributing to a complete community.
- The construction of the new building will utilize modern building methods, which will conform to the Ontario Building Code concerning safety and energy efficiency.
- New doors and windows are also proposed that will be more energy efficient then what is existing.
- Utilizing a property in an existing built-up area of the City also promotes efficiency on the existing infrastructure network by not promoting development on Greenfield land.
Climate Change Adaptation:
- As temperatures increase and when considering the Urban Heat Island effect for the City of Windsor, the property does not appear to be located within a Heat Vulnerability area.
- However, the redevelopment of the site will utilize modern building methods which will conform to the Ontario Building Code concerning energy efficiency. New doors and windows are also proposed that will be more energy efficient then what is existing.