Ward: 1

Applicant: Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of Wynstar Developments Inc.

Date of 1^st Submission being “Deemed Complete”: September 21^st, 2020.

Subject: Official Plan Amendment (File No. OPA35) and Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. Z4-20)

Date of Public Meeting: January 17^th, 2024

Description of the original proposed development

The applicant is proposing a total of 4 parcels/lots and will be required to submit three consent applications for a lot line adjustment and the creation of 2 new lots. The 4 lots will consist of the following:

1. 14 Margaret Street: The applicant has proposed 30 back-to-back stacked townhouse units with 66 parking spaces. The minimum required parking spaces for the proposed development at 14 Margaret Street is 60. Both 14 & 18 Margaret Street will be subject to a lot line adjustment to transfer the portion containing the former Church to what is currently known as 18 Margaret Street. Additionally, 14 Margaret Street will be subject to Site Plan Control, where staff and agencies will be able to offer site-specific comments based on detailed drawings and reports.

 

2. Lot 1 - 18 Margaret Street: The applicant has proposed to repurpose the former church building to a 3-unit multi-family dwelling. The applicant has proposed 6 external parking spaces to meet with the minimum parking requirement for this proposed development. A portion of 14 Margaret Street will be transferred to 18 Margaret Street as a result of the proposed lot line adjustment.

 

3. Lot 2 – 18 Margaret Street: The applicant is proposing the development of two stacked townhouses with 4 external parking spaces. The minimum required for this proposed development is 4 external parking spaces. This proposed new lot will require a severance application.

 

4. Lot 3 – 18 Margaret Street: The applicant is proposing the development of two stacked townhouses with 4 external parking spaces. The minimum required for this proposed development is 4 external parking spaces. This proposed new lot will require a severance application.

The Township is in receipt of materials intended to support the Application, which can be accessed by contacting the Township Planning Department.

The Council approved an amendment to Zoning By-law 2003-50 on March 6^th, 2024, for the proposed uses mentioned above, and adopted a By-law for the County of Simcoe to consider the Official Plan Amendment.