The 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 Clerk advised that the purpose of the public meeting is to hear from anyone who has an interest in either of the following applications:
- Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 49, 55, 59 Charles Street and 52 Prospect Street. The purpose and effect of this Zoning By-law amendment is to rezone the lands to permit 42 apartment units, configured into two 4-storey apartment buildings on 49 Charles Street and 52 Prospect Street and 9 stacked townhouse units, configured in one 3-storey building on 55 and 59 Charles Street.
- Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 292-294 Court Street. The purpose and effect of this Zoning By-law amendment is to rezone the lands to permit two single-detached dwellings, subject to approval of a future severance application.
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 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 Clerk advised that if anyone wished to be notified of any subsequent meetings regarding this matter, they may email planning@newmarket.ca.
The 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 Clerk thanked residents for their participation and interest in the meeting.