The Clerk provided a welcome to the Public Planning and Council Meeting. She advised the Planning Act requires the Town to hold at least one public meeting on any proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment or Draft Plan of Subdivision or Condominium.
The Clerk advised that the purpose of today's meeting is to hear from anyone who has an interest in the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 615, 625, and 631 Davis Drive and 23, 29, 33, and 39 Bolton Avenue.
The Clerk advised that the purpose and effect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit one six-storey apartment building with 287 units and one mixed-use 15-storey apartment building with 480 units and 1540 square meters of commercial space (767 residential condominium units in total).
The Clerk advised that Council will not be making a final decision on the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment but will refer all written and verbal comments to Planning Staff to consider and return with a report to a future Committee of the Whole or Council meeting.
The Clerk advised that individuals who wish to join the discussion and verbally address Council to email [email protected] or call 905-953-5300 extension 2203.
The Clerk advised that written comments can also be received after the public meeting has concluded and can be sent to [email protected]. She added that if individuals wish to be notified of any subsequent meetings regarding this matter to email staff at [email protected].
The Clerk noted that that in accordance with the Planning Act, the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss an appeal to the Tribunal, without holding a hearing, if the appellant failed to make either oral submissions at the public meeting or provide written submissions to Council prior to adoption of the application.
The Clerk thanked individuals for their participation and interest in today’s meeting.