Additions & Corrections to the Agenda
The
Economic Development Officer advised he has received a grant application by
the Newmarket Car Show organizers and would provide more information under
the New Business portion of the meeting.
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NDDC Organizational Update.
The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal status update related to the
organizational structure of the Newmarket Downtown Development Committee.
He advised that a re-allocation of staff resources would place Ms. Cindy
Wackett, Corporate Project Consultant, as the staff liaison for some of the
Financial Incentive Plan projects. He further advised he would continue in
the role with the current applications and new applications will be processed
by Ms. Wackett.
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Financial Incentives Program
Grant Application 2012-15 - Parking Requirement Program - 497 Timothy
Street.
The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update with respect to the
application and advised that construction of the development on the
property known as 497 Timothy Street would likely commence in 2016. He
advised that as part of the development approval process, the applicant is
required to pay cash-in-lieu for a significant number of required parking
spaces and the grant application request is to offset some of those costs.
Moved
by: Steve Whitfield
Seconded
by: Olga Paiva
a)
THAT Financial Incentives Program Grant Application 2012-15 – Parking
Requirement Program for the property known as 497 Timothy Street in the
amount of $9,000.00 be approved;
i)
AND THAT 1805619 Ontario Inc, 16160 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3X 3L8 be
notified of this action.
Carried
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Financial Incentives Program
Grant Application 2015-10 - Project Feasibility Study Program, 443 Simcoe
Street and Surrounding Properties.
(13,
15, 17, 19 Main Street)
The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update with respect to the
proposed re-development of lands known as 443 Simcoe Street along with
surrounding properties. He advised that the owners have met with staff to
review redevelopment alternatives for this block of properties. An
architect has been engaged to prepare concept plans/elevations for an
intensification proposal and the proponents are seeking assistance to
offset those costs.
Moved
by: Barbara Leibel
Seconded
by: Steve Whitfield
a)
THAT the Financial Incentives Program Grant Application 2015-10 –
Feasibility Study Program for the properties known as 443 Simcoe Street,
13, 15, 17 and 19 Main Street in the amount of $10,000.00 be approved;
subject to a pre-consultation meeting the Town planning staff;
i)
AND THAT 2476478 Ontario Inc., 24 Fulwell Crescent, Toronto, ON M6M 5A1 be
notified of this action.
Carried
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Financial Incentives Program
Grant Application 2016-01 - Multiple, 235 Main Street South.
The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the
Financial Incentives Program Grant Application 2016-01 – Multiple for the
property known as 235 Main Street South. He advised that the property
ownership has changed and the new proprietors are seeking financial
assistance to establish a middle eastern themed restaurant. He further
advised that the owners are exploring their options associated with front
and rear façade works which will require Lower Main Street South Heritage
Conservation District Advisory Group approval prior to possible future
funding applications.
Moved
by: Steve Whitfield
Seconded
by: Barbara Leibel
a)
THAT the Project Feasibility Study Program Grant Application 2016-01 –
Multiple for the property known as 235 Main Street South in the amount of
$2,500.00 be approved;
i)
AND THAT the Interior Renovation and Improvement Program Grant Application
in the amount of $15,000.00 be approved;
ii)
AND THAT the Planning and Building Fees Rebate/Credit Program Grant
Application in the amount of $1,173.75 be approved;
iii)
AND THAT 2490278 Ontario Inc., 171 Ward Avenue, Sharon, ON L0G 1V0 be
notified of this action.
Carried
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New Business
a) The Economic Development Officer advised that he
has received a grant application request for $2,000.00 by the organizers of
the Newmarket Car Show for an event scheduled in summer, 2016.
Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
Seconded
by Olga Paiva
a)
THAT an amount of $2,000.00 be approved and provided to the organizers of
the Car Show for a summer, 2016 event.
Carried
b) Councillor Sponga suggested that with respect to
Financial Incentives Program Grant Application 2015-10 - Project
Feasibility Study Program, 443 Simcoe Street and Surrounding Properties - (13,
15, 17, 19 Main Street) that the owners attend a future NDDC meeting and
provide a presentation of proposed intentions related to the re-development
of the block of properties.
c)
Councillor Sponga requested a
status update regarding the oversight associated with the window/door
installation on the property known as 209 Main Street South (Little Brew
Hops). The Economic Development Officer advised that the matter with
respect to the window/door installation has been resolved.
d) The Economic Development Officer provided a status
update with respect to the Outdoor Patio Project and advised that the
program has now been expanded to include one more application. He further
advised that he has set a timeline of March 1, 2016 to inform the
successful applicants. Discussion ensued regarding
some of the outdoor patio project criteria details.
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Adjournment
Moved
by: Olga Paiva
Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
THAT
the meeting adjourn.
Carried
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned
at 11:20 a.m.
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