November 30, 2022 Ministry…

November 30, 2022

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

777 Bay Street, 17th Floor

Toronto, Ontario

M7A 2J3

RE: ERO FILE NUMBER 019-6216

Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan

Lands Located in the City of Hamilton

South of Garner Road West, West of Fiddlers Green Road, East of Shaver Road , in the Vicinity of Book Road West – Map 9 to ER0 FILE 019-6216

I am writing in regards to the lands within the above noted area, that is proposed to be removed from the Greenbelt Plan.

I strongly support the removal of these lands from the Greenbelt for the following reasons:

· The subject lands were inappropriately and precipitously added to the Greenbelt in 2017 without proper consultation with residents and businesses in the area;

· The inclusion of the subject lands in Greenbelt was contrary to the City of Hamilton’s staff position and that of their consultants engaged in the Greenbelt review process;

· There is no planning or scientific justification to support the inclusion of the lands in the Greenbelt. The inclusion appeared totally arbitrary ;

· The placement of these lands into the Greenbelt had the immediate and long-term effect of depreciating the value of my grandparent's property and that of their neighbours. Many have resided in this area and established business that are generational in tenure and our family's future depends on maintaining this asset into retirement; and,

· I understand that the City of Hamilton requires these lands to meet housing needs to address affordability and supply issues. This is an area that affords excellent accessibility to major highways and community services in the abutting urban area of Hamilton and the Ancaster community. I strongly support the Provincial initiatives to increase the supply of housing in my community so that my family can remain in the area.

Yours truly,
Haley Labate