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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 28 ,2 01 9 | 22 chlan College at various times during the day. With an expansion there will be a one-quarter to one-third in- crease in the number of stu- dents and one assumes there would be that much more traffic ... I don't see how this expansion will do anything but clog up this area for all of us." Wild also noted MacLa-Wild also noted MacLa-W chlan College is already a very large white building. With trees removed forWith trees removed forW the expansion and addition- al lighting put in place to il- luminate the area at night, he fears the facility will cre- ate considerable light pollu- tion. Another resident pre- sented a petition, which he said featured 58 signatures from residents opposingfrom residents opposingf the expansion, largely over traffic concerns. It was also pointed out that all the buildings in- volved in this application are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and some residents voiced con- cerns the proposed changes would damage the heritage components. Those present also heard from MacLachlan College lawyer Denise Bak- er, who said the expansion is intended to upgrade the current facilities at the school for the students. "This is ultimately to en- hance their learning envi- ronment," she said. "To include labs, maker- space equipment, provide opportunities for the exist- ing students to integrate new learning skills that complement core academ- ics." Baker argued there is nothing unique about the relationship between this school and its neighbours that isn't experienced at other private schools in Oakville. MB1 Development Con- sulting president Michael Barton, who is handling the proposed expansion, said he is working to address the issues residents are con- cerned about. He said the traffic issues around MacLachlan are limited; noting between Feb. 8 to March 8, video sur- veillance only caught four occasions where signifi- cant traffic delays oc- curred. Even so, he said the school has begun stagger- ing the start and dismissal times of certain grades to address the traffic issue. The school is also looking at the possibility of offsite pickup of Grade 7 to 12 students. Barton said the project- ed future enrolment follow- ing the expansion would be 400 students, with the abso- lute maximum being 454 students. He said the expansion would have no negative im- pact on the area's heritage character, noting a heritage architect who reviewed 272 Macdonald Rd. found its re- moval would have no ad- verse impact on the overall heritage district. The town's heritage staff also concluded the house has minimal heritage val- ue. Barton also said the school is now turning inte- rior and exterior lights off at 10 p.m. to help with the lighting issue. Trafalgar Chartwell Residents' Association di- rector Mark Boot said his group does not support the school's proposed expan- sion. "This is a private school that I suggest to you is oper- ating beyond its capacity," said Boot. "It is a business. A for- profit school compared to some of its peers. Expand- ing the school population creates overcapacity and creates issues with safety and traffic on and off the property, negatively im- pacting the neighbourhood. Will this residential neigh-Will this residential neigh-W bourhood continue to be hollowed out by the private sale of properties?" Boot said that even with the expansion, MacLachlan would remain undersized for the number of studentsfor the number of studentsf it is contemplating. He argued that with the current enrolment of around 300 students, there is only 174 square feet of space per student on the 1.2- acre site. Boot said if the zoning change was permitted and the property grew to two acres, the enrolment would grow to 450 students and there would only be 194 square feet of space per stu- dent. Area resident George Webster said the school hasWebster said the school hasW never been part of the com- munity. He called it a foreign body that should never have been built at that site. "It's a tumour in the com- munity and it's growing. It is up to you to stop it," said Webster in his appeal toWebster in his appeal toW council. With all delegationsWith all delegationsW heard council voted to re- ceive these comments from the public and the appli- cant. Town staff will take these comments into con- sideration when deciding their recommendation to council regarding whether the expansion should be al- lowed to proceed forward. That matter will return to the planning and devel- opment council at a later date. 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