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The Plan of Subdivision Application is proposing to create a total of 34 single detached dwellings. A new private/condominium road is also proposed, which would be constructed shown on the proposed plan as ‘Lane A’. An open space block has been proposed along the entire south end of the property.
Public Meeting Date: July 8, 2019
Public Meeting Time: 5:00pm
Town Hall, Council Chambers
More information can be found on the PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town will be reconstructing Peel Street and the existing hill will be lowered to improve sight lines. The existing entrance to 189 Peel Street will be difficult to accommodate in the construction. It is proposed to sell the block of land to 189 Peel Street to allow a new entrance for the merged lands to improve the Town road system and support the goals of the Official Plan.
For more information on the declaration of the land as surplus to the needs of the Town and the concept of selling the land to 189 Peel Street please see Staff Report CSPW.19.003
What happens at a Public Meeting?
The public meeting is your chance to hear about the proposal and make your views known. You may also speak at the meeting or submit written comments. Information from the public will help Council in their decision- making process, please have your say!
Any person or agency may attend the Public Meeting and/or make verbal or written comments in support or opposition to the proposal.
Where do I submit my comments?
Your written comments may be sent to the Town Clerk, Corrina Giles by mail or in person:
32 Mill Street, Box 310,
Thornbury, ON, N0H 2P0
Fax: (529) 599-7723
Email: townclerk@thebluemountains.ca
Written comments are requested by 1:00pm, Friday July 5, 2019 so that they may be read at the Public Meeting for the benefit of everyone in attendance. Please note that any submitted comments become part of the public record, including names and addresses.
When will a decision be made?
A decision on the sale of the land has NOT been made and will NOT be made at this Public Meeting.
After reviewing the proposal to sell the land and comments from the public, Staff will make a recommendations to Council at a future Council Meeting.
Questions? Want more information? Ask a Staff Member!
The applicant would like to establish a Bed & Breakfast use in the existing dwelling municipally known as 160 Grand Cypress.
Public Meeting Date: July 3, 2019 at 5:00pm
Location: Town Hall, Council Chambers
The Council of The Town of The Blue Mountains is considering amendments to the current Municipal Tree Preservation By-law 2010-68. The intent of the changes is to extend the scope of the existing By-law to include trees on larger privately owned parcels of land located outside of residential plans of subdivision which do not currently meet the threshold for protection under the current Town or County By-law requirements.
Date: July 3, 2019 at 5:00pm
Town Hall, Council Chambers
Town of The Blue Mountains Planning Staff are undertaking a Zoning By-law review to consider new Short Term Accommodation (STA) provisions for the Blue Mountains Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2018-65. The Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment intends to consolidate the previous Zoning By-laws 2009-03, 2009-04 and 2009-05 that regulates STA uses as well as providing some additional clarification and direction with updated definitions, general provisions and parking requirements.
Public Meeting Date: July 3, 2019 at 5:00pm
Location: Town Hall, Council Chambers
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BRIDGES 2 & 3 AND BRIDGE 13
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
To address structural deficiencies and safety concerns, Town of The Blue Mountains is considering alternative solutions at two bridge sites:
BRIDGES 2 & 3 are being planned as a Schedule A+ project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, with the Town completing the phases associated with a Schedule B project to increase public consultation throughout the process. Alternatives being considered include:
BRIDGE 13 is being planned as a Schedule B project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. Alternatives being considered include:
Information about these projects can be found at https://www.thebluemountains.ca/bridges-2-3-13-environmental-assessments.cfm. A joint Public Information Centre has been arranged to provide further information to the members of the public, approval agencies and interested stakeholders on the various alternatives and to receive further input. All those with an interest in the project are encouraged to attend.
Date: Tuesday July 9, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Town of The Blue Mountains, Council Chamber/Atrium
32 Mill Street, Thornbury ON
Comments and information collected at the Public Information Centre will be maintained on file for use during the Study, and, unless otherwise requested, may be included in the Study documentation which is made available for public review.
Following the Public Information Centre, further comments are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this projects, and will be received until July 24, 2019.
CONSULTANT
Tatham Engineering Limited
115 Sandford Fleming Dr. #200 Collingwood, ON L9Y 5A6
Emma Wilkinson, H.B.A., B.E.Sc., P.Eng Project Manager
ewilkinson@tathameng.com
(705) 444-2565 x2101
Town of The Blue Mountains Planning Staff are undertaking a series of housekeeping amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2018-65. By-law 2018-65 replaced the former Town of Thornbury By-law 10-77 and former Township of Collingwood By-law 83-40.
Public Meeting: July 3, 2019 at 5:00pm
Location: Town Hall Council Chambers
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation is considering the adoption of a Purchasing Policy for use by the Corporation which will outline the guiding principles of public procurement and the approach that the BMAHC will take when procuring goods and services “purchasing”. The detailed purchasing procedures, once approved, shall be consulted prior to proceeding with any procurement.
Date of Public Meeting; July 4, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. during the regular Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation Board of Director meeting.
At the regularly scheduled May 21, 2019 Attainable Housing Corporation meeting, the Board of Directors for the Attainable Housing Corporation directed that the draft Attainable Housing Corporation Purchasing Policy be posted to the Attainable Housing Corporation website to receive comments from members of the public and Town staff utilizing the Town’s Public Meeting process.
The draft Purchasing Policy for The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation can be accessed through the Attainable Housing Corporation website.
Regular meeting dates for The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation are posted to the Attainable Housing Corporation website, along with the links to meeting materials, as applicable.
Attainable Housing Corporation website: http://thebluemountainshousing.ca/.
This important meeting will be held to review the proposed cross sections for the reconstruction of Elma Street (between Alfred Street and Arthur Street), Alice Street (between Victoria Street and Bruce Street), Louisa Street (100m east of Elma Street), Lorne Street and Park Lane, host a question and answer period and receive comments from the public. The formal presentation will begin at 7:00pm on July 10th and 2:30pm on July 13th.
A PIC is an informal open house with Town Staff and Consultants. For the purposes of this PIC, Staff and Consultants will be offering information to you about the progress of design options for Elma and Alice Street Area Reconstruction. Both Staff and Consultants will be pleased to discuss and answer any questions you may have about the cross sections presented for the reconstruction of these streets.
Should you attend this important PIC, you should expect to learn more about the following:
Information presented at the Public Information Centre will be available for viewing on the Town’s website at: https://www.thebluemountains.ca/elma-alice-street-reconstruction.cfm
For more information please contact:
Construction Coordinator
519-599-3131 ext. 275
This public notice is being considered at the Committee of Adjustment Meeting on June 19, 2019
This Public Notice is being considered at the Committee of Ajustment Meeting on June 19, 2019.
This Public Notice is being considered at the Committee of Adjustment Meeting on June 19, 2019
This Public Meeting is being considered at the Committee of Adjustment on June 19, 2019.
The farm cidery business known as “Spy Cider House and Distillery” has proposed the temporary use of a trailer for an office and two storage containers on the subject lands
Property Location: 808108 24th Sideroad (Clarksburg)
Public Meeting: June 10, 2019 at 5:00 PM, Town Hall, Council Chambers, 32 Mill Street, Thornbury, ON
Dates: July 11, 2019 (6:30pm to 8:30pm) and July 13, 2019 (10:00am to 12:00pm)
The formal presentation will begin at 7:00pm on July 11 and 10:30am on July 13.
Location: Town Hall, Council Chambers
This important meeting will be held to review the proposed options for the reconstruction of Peel Street between Hwy 26 and Georgian Bay, host a question and answer period and receive comments from the public.
A PIC is an informal open house with Town Staff and Consultants. For the purposes of this PIC, Staff and Consultants will be offering information to you about the progress of design options for Peel Street’s reconstruction. Both Staff and Consultants will be pleased to discuss and answer any questions you may have about the options for reconstruction of Peel Street.
For more information please contact:
Construction Coordinator
519-599-3131 ext. 275
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains passed Development Charge By-law No. 2019-17 on the 24th day of April 2019, under Section 2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Town of The Blue Mountains no later than Monday, June 3rd, 2019, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection. A processing fee will be payable to The Blue Mountains Clerk’s Office with the appeal application. The appellant is advised to contact the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to access required forms and applicable Provincial fees.
The charges in the aforementioned By-law will apply to all new residential and non-residential development, subject to certain terms, conditions and limited exemptions as identified therein. Town-wide development charges are levied against new development to pay for the increased capital costs related to the provision of municipal services such as General Government, Public Library, Fire Services, Police Department, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Parking and By-law, Solid Waste, Town-wide Roads and Related services. A distinct Roads and Related charge has been calculated for the Castle Glen service area, as the needs attributable to development in this area are unique.
Rates imposed for the Service Areas of Craigleith, Castle Glen, Osler, Thornbury East, Thornbury West, Clarksburg, Lora Bay (SA1, SA2 and SA3), Camperdown and Swiss Meadows are related to the provision of Water and Sanitary Sewer services. Schedules 1 to 4 set out the residential and non-residential development charge rates applicable throughout the Town by service area. Map 1 delineates all applicable Service Areas within the Town in which the area-specific charges are applied.
The development charges imposed under the By-law come into effect on April 24th, 2019. Copies of the complete Development Charge By-law are available for examination during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) in the offices of the municipality located at 32 Mill Street Thornbury, ON and on the website at www.thebluemountains.ca. For further information, please contact the Clerk’s Office.
This Public Notice on Minor Variance #A07-2019 (Terra Brook Homes) will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment at an upcoming Committee meeting on May 15, 2019.
The Town of The Blue Mountains Council will hold a Public Meeting to receive comments on the proposed changes to the Town Special Event By-law 2013-39. The Special Event By-law sets out the rules that regulate special events taking place within the Town of The Blue Mountains.
Staff Report CSPW.19.011 “Updates to the Town’s Special Event Bylaw 2013-39” provides additional information regarding the proposed changes.
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains, at its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on June 3, 2019, intends to adopt a new Special Event By-law and repeal the previous Special Event By-law 2013-39.
This Public Notice is being considered at the Committee of Adjustment on April 17, 2019
The purpose of these applications is to consider a development proposal for a proposed waterski wakeboard cable park and associated buildings and structures.
Notice of Complete Application - Wakeboard Park
For more information contact Planning Services.
Clerk's Office
519-599-3131 x232
Planning Services
519-599-3131 x263
