The Deputy Clerk welcomed the public to the Virtual Public Planning and Council meeting. She advised that 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 Deputy Clerk advised that the purpose of the public meeting is to hear from anyone who has an interest in either of the following applications:
- 600 Stonehaven Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and rezone the subject lands to permit 60 single-detached dwelling units and 142 townhouse units.
- 66 Roxborough Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and rezone the subject lands to permit nine three‐storey townhouse units.
She further advised that Council would not make a decision regarding the proposed applications at the public meeting, 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 Deputy Clerk encouraged anyone who was interested in providing verbal feedback to Council regarding these applications to join the meeting electronically by emailing clerks@newmarket.ca.
The Deputy Clerk advised that if anyone wished to be notified of any subsequent meetings regarding this matter, they may email planning@newmarket.ca.
The Deputy Clerk noted that in accordance with the Planning Act, the Local Planning Appeal 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 Deputy Clerk thanked residents for their participation and interest in the meeting.