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Loading Glossary… Colin Sep 2 2025 at 11:07AM on page 175
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While I assume it is not something that would be implemented in the official plan at this stage, it should be written so as to leave it open for the city to ban new Natural Gas hook ups in the future.
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Colin Sep 2 2025 at 10:59AM on page 35
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Home ownership should not be placed at one end of the continuum rental and ownership should be talked about as equivalent in this context.
Colin Sep 2 2025 at 10:42AM on page 25
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All these are true, however it is important to note that all those downside apply to low density developments as well. With the addition of taking up more space.
New development to should be encouraged in the "right" places, but if it has been decided to permit development in one of these peripheral sites, it is still better for it to be higher density.
New development to should be encouraged in the "right" places, but if it has been decided to permit development in one of these peripheral sites, it is still better for it to be higher density.
Liam Roach Aug 31 2025 at 1:19PM on page 166
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There is a lot of discussion and policy recommendations on how to reduce and optimise off-street parking here. But there is no mention here (or in curb and sidewalk) about on-street/curb parking.
On street parking is a massive amount of public land that is under-charging for use leading to shortages.
Rather than rates being set and adjusted by council periodically; policy should be set to target a 75% vacancy rate per block through pricing. This rate will ensure there is always 1 or 2 spaces availible per block, and the users of public space are paying market share; without requiring a motion to council every time.
Once opwration costs are covered, revenues should be shared between the city general fund and the neighbourhood in which the parking resides. This allows residence in parking overflow neighbourhoods to decide if they would rather gain more revenue from curb parking, or generate less revenue through offering deeper resident discounts.
Consideration should also be made for the multitude of delivery drivers now on our streets. They are unlikely to comply with meter feeding due to their time pressures; so providing a methodology that allows them to buy a block of time and use it only while parked to pick up/drop off will increase their ease and compliance. That 75% vacancy rate will also reduce or eliminate instances of them double parking.
On street parking is a massive amount of public land that is under-charging for use leading to shortages.
Rather than rates being set and adjusted by council periodically; policy should be set to target a 75% vacancy rate per block through pricing. This rate will ensure there is always 1 or 2 spaces availible per block, and the users of public space are paying market share; without requiring a motion to council every time.
Once opwration costs are covered, revenues should be shared between the city general fund and the neighbourhood in which the parking resides. This allows residence in parking overflow neighbourhoods to decide if they would rather gain more revenue from curb parking, or generate less revenue through offering deeper resident discounts.
Consideration should also be made for the multitude of delivery drivers now on our streets. They are unlikely to comply with meter feeding due to their time pressures; so providing a methodology that allows them to buy a block of time and use it only while parked to pick up/drop off will increase their ease and compliance. That 75% vacancy rate will also reduce or eliminate instances of them double parking.
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 10:54AM on page 29
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add "while reinforcing the safety and security of the residents and the community in general."
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 10:48AM on page 28
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Run-on sentence. Try "supply and demand. Rising constructions costs..."
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 10:44AM on page 28
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use long form et cetera, OR better yet use (as determined by current and future distinctions)
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 10:31AM on page 27
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Does this cover Homestead Land Holding's practice for charging for visitor parking and eliminating handicap visitor parking? Feels "exclusionary" to me.
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 10:26AM on page 27
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include seniors and youth.
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 10:24AM on page 27
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2B. 1B where new complete communities are developed, there needs to be overlap and connectivity of transit services to form a network with other established destinations.
2B. 1C as new communities are developed, there should be connection to a broader network such as rail, bus, and air.
2B. 1C as new communities are developed, there should be connection to a broader network such as rail, bus, and air.
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 10:00AM on page 25
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Run-on sentence - suggest: "function for those areas. It strives to conserve cultural heritage resources..."
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 9:56AM on page 25
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New sentence: "They are also..." - increases impact.
Donna VanDusen Aug 31 2025 at 9:53AM on page 25
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Not a fan of the "right" vs "wrong" language. Perhaps substitute "appropriate" and "inappropriate".
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 2:11PM on page 197
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Is this another way to say - we prefer policy be followed and non conforming ie site specific will be given lower priority?
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 2:09PM on page 196
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Becuase your average reader does not know these details, a link to PPS or PP should be given.
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 2:07PM on page 193
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Thank you
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 2:05PM on page 192
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More detail should be listed for Speciliaty Crops
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 2:01PM on page 159
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Professionalism would say we should trust a Developer consultant when they can demostrate xyz. The problem is the Developer is paying for the Consultant and that is where they earn their source business revenue. The Consultant may not be as professional as one would expect. Thus, would the city empoy a consultant to do their own indepedent study?
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:54PM on page 151
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Does not mention possible impact to existing neighbourhoods (such as Poplar Grove) that is how will new development be reviewed on it s possible impact to existing surounding areas and what is the mitigation path if there are problems, resolution timelines etc...
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:51PM on page 152
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How do you determine where Karsts are located? Their impact on the surrounding area?
in reply to Jon Lenton's comment
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:45PM on page 145
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Missed the additional wording about individual water
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:17PM on page 145
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Misleading to say Private communcal water service.
If a residence has a well, it is not communal, it is a private water service.
If a residence has a well, it is not communal, it is a private water service.
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:15PM on page 145
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A big concern is the statement "wherever possible" because if a new subdivison is approved this surrounding area should be a priority and NOT wherever possible
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:13PM on page 143
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The Urban Boundary Expansions should be explained here as well
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:10PM on page 104
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Large lots is not clear enough. Please specify minimum size lots for housing with wells and septics.
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:06PM on page 91
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Wells of exisiting Rural residents should be listed specifically as any loss of water is an expensive problem for each house.
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:04PM on page 91
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On the East side Hydro 1 ran power over to Wolfe Island to power the new ferry which has never used it to date. Is there enough power to handle new subdivisions?
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:02PM on page 91
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On the East side, the schools are full and temp classrooms are being engaged. How can the City consider more growth in this area which would bring more families and need for more classroom space before Schools are ready?
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 1:00PM on page 90
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Many are concerned the OLT will override what Council permits
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 12:56PM on page 89
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Certainly there are many concerned about agricultural land if the propsal for 1054 Hwy 2 moves forward.
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 12:52PM on page 82
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Agree this is Rural and yet there are 2 large proposals asking to extend the Urban Boundary with as many as 10,000 new residents if the proposals proceed as offered
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 12:49PM on page 81
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Unsure what is meant by Active transportation for Kingston East?
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 12:46PM on page 56
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The Urban section lays out details about - optimize existing and planned infrstructure, transit supportive. Then municipal sewage and water.
But the Rural does not cover these elements which is important as parts of Rural areas are being considered for Urban Boundary Expansion. What are the policies to review and possibly approve a UBE area?
But the Rural does not cover these elements which is important as parts of Rural areas are being considered for Urban Boundary Expansion. What are the policies to review and possibly approve a UBE area?
Jon Lenton Aug 30 2025 at 12:41PM on page 66
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I also thought Corridors could mean routes/paths between subdivisons.
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 11:27AM on page 19
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Instead of "are guiding" use "guides" which shifts the context from present to future.
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 11:20AM on page 19
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drop the name-dropping - "and major industrial employers which contribute..."
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 11:15AM on page 18
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This paragraph is a bit verbose and is perhaps covered in the preceding and following paragraphs.
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 11:08AM on page 18
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Fort Henry was built from 1832 to 1837, according to their website.
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 11:06AM on page 18
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Reword.
"Kingston served as a vital gathering and staging ground for Canadian forces. Indigenous warriors, allied with the military, reinforced the city's role as a hub of Indigenous presence and resilience."
"Kingston served as a vital gathering and staging ground for Canadian forces. Indigenous warriors, allied with the military, reinforced the city's role as a hub of Indigenous presence and resilience."
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 10:54AM on page 17
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Awkward sentence construction. Perhaps "European settlement began in earnest in 1673 with the French establishing Fort Frontenac as a critical fur trading post. They translated the indigenous name to Cataraqui, a name found extensively in Kingston today."
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 10:48AM on page 17
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Remove comma after "great meeting place,".
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 10:46AM on page 16
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How can one have a Vision of the Past or Present? Vision implies Definition of Vision = "the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom"
This whole section seems awkward and superfluous. It gives the impression that all recommendations have already been put into effect and is therefore redundant as an Official "Plan".
This whole section seems awkward and superfluous. It gives the impression that all recommendations have already been put into effect and is therefore redundant as an Official "Plan".
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 10:38AM on page 16
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Why is there no mention of the Eastern or Northern sections? This could be a source of confusion and/or friction.
Donna VanDusen Aug 29 2025 at 10:34AM on page 16
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What is the source of this quote?? Will there be a reference section?
Colin Burt Aug 27 2025 at 11:31AM on page 67
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I wound be inclined towards the 6 story requirement, however some variability might be warranted. Either way higher heights should be permitted if not required.
Colin Burt Aug 26 2025 at 10:30PM on page 238
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This seems a poor definition as there are other types of non market housing that would not necessarily defined as affordably.
Colin Burt Aug 26 2025 at 5:29PM on page 198
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What is a reverse frontage?
Colin Burt Aug 26 2025 at 4:48PM on page 195
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A policy to explicitly encourages (and in some cases requires) roof top solar installations would be a good addition.
Ryan Aug 26 2025 at 3:14PM on page 58
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"City Hall Square" is not noted on May 7; only the building "City Hall" is noted.
Ryan Aug 26 2025 at 1:27PM on page 134
Seems very similar to 5A5.8
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