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After three public meetings and as many changes to the development, a controversial residential highrise in Masonville got support from city politicians.

A 15-storey, 222-unit tower at 230 North Centre Rd. was approved at a recent planning and environment committee meeting, after it was chopped down from earlier plans of 22- and 18-storeys.

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But it is still too much for area residents, who packed the gallery at the city hall meeting. The 1.1-hectare site also will feature eight- and six-storey residential buildings, a three-storey parking garage and 17 townhouses.

“We’re disappointed, clearly,” said Victoria Digby, an area resident among those opposed to the proposal.

“I am not sure what we will do. I think we need to reflect and decide what we will do next.”

The group is considering appealing the matter to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, successor to the Ontario Municipal Board, she said.