am writing to express my…

am writing to express my strong opposition to ERO 026-0551 and respectfully ask the Province to deny this request for a Minister's Zoning Order.

My family and I chose to make Millcroft our home because of the character of the neighbourhood, including its established green spaces and thoughtful planning. Like many residents, we accepted the first phase of development on the former golf course even though it meant losing a significant amount of open space. It is disappointing to now see another proposal seeking to develop even more of what remains.

The issue is not only the loss of additional green space but also the planning process being used. A Minister's Zoning Order should not be used to override Burlington's Official Plan and Open Space zoning for a private residential development. Burlington has spent years developing its planning framework with extensive public consultation, and City Council has clearly expressed its opposition to this proposal. That local decision deserves to be respected.

The remaining green space provides benefits that cannot simply be recreated elsewhere. As parents raising a young child, we value these spaces immensely and want future families to have the same opportunity to grow up in a neighbourhood that balances development with nature.

Approving this request would also establish a concerning precedent. If long-standing Open Space designations can be set aside through an MZO after residents have relied on them when choosing where to live, it undermines confidence in municipal planning across Ontario.

Housing is important, but so is preserving the natural infrastructure that makes communities livable. Burlington has already accommodated substantial development on these lands. The remaining open space should be protected as originally intended.
I respectfully ask the Province to reject ERO 026-0551, uphold Burlington's planning framework, and preserve the remaining Millcroft green space for current residents and future generations.