Another resident, Alicia Vanhorn, wrote in to express her concern about the height of the three-storey complex, fearing it will be an unsightly addition to the neighbourhood.
A total of 35 trees will be removed, with the removal of three more still to be determined.
Judy Brownoff, who often defends the maintenance of mature trees, spoke of the potential for another heat dome this summer and its relation to the removal of trees on the property.
“I hope that you will reconsider how to get cooling in there for neighbours because I do believe that our climate change issues are impacting more and more people,” Brownoff said.
According to a staff report, applicant Abstract Developments will aim to retain five maple trees on Harriet Road and ensure service plans are designed to minimize impacts to those trees.