SERRA, the South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association, has sent mail to the North York Community Council objecting to the proposed redevelopment of the ValuMart site at Bayview and Davisville Aves. The concerns were cited and refined as a result of a recent meeting with residents. In the letter, SERRA president Andy Gort says the association finds that plans for the site represent an overdevelopment.
Too tall, no transition
SERRA says the proposed building at 1466-1500 Bayview is too tall at nine storeys and lacks setback and transitioning to the west. It also questions the design in the context of the historic Garden Court site across the street. The letter also says SERRA is concerned about excessive noise of commercial vehicles in a proposed laneway behind the site and traffic congestion at the Davisville Ave/Bayview Ave intersection.
SERRA wants professional offices above ground floor
“We also have questions about the retail uses intended for this site. The grocery store is an important part of the community which should be encouraged to return (or another grocer to fulfill the community need).” “Lastly, we encourage additional commercial/institutional use of the building above the first floor such as for medical offices, etc. SERRA would welcome an opportunity together with other stakeholders to work with the developer to create a mutually satisfactory, community-appropriate application for this site.” SERRA
