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Maplewood Park Drive will be closed between Gold Park Gate and Sasco Way from October 7th to October 11th, 2024, for construction. Only local and emergency traffic will be allowed. Expect traffic disruptions and limited access to driveways/merchants.
Construction for intersection improvements at Murphy Road and Denney Drive, and Denney Drive and Felhazi Trail will be taking place from October to late November 2024.
The Township is currently seeking individuals to fill the requirements of Loader/Truck Driver positions.
At its meeting on September 18, 2024, Essa Council proclaimed October 1-7, 2024, as National Breastfeeding Week, recognizing the benefits of breastfeeding and supporting the theme "Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding."
TAKE NOTICE that an application has been submitted for a Minor Variance application on the lands known legally as PLAN 160A PT LOT 17 E FRASER; ST RP 51R39080 PART 1 & 2 ESSA, municipally known 1 & 3 Fraser Street. The subject property is zoned Core Commercial (C2). The applicant is seeking relief from Section 30, Section 20.2r), Section 4.35a), and Section 4.35d) of Essa Township’s Zoning By-law 2003-50 for relief regarding setbacks, a residential unit being located on the first storey of a commercial building, the minimum floor area of a residential unit in a commercial building, and the maximum allowable portion of a commercial building that can be dedicated to residential uses.
TAKE NOTICE that an application has been submitted for a Consent application on the property known legally as ESSA CON 6 PT LOT 30 RP;51R41220 PARTS 1 AND 2, municipally known 5807 30th Sideroad. The subject property is zoned Agricultural (A). The applicant is seeking relief from Section 6.3 of Essa Township’s Zoning By-law 2003-50 which regulates the minimum rear yard setback for an Agricultural Building/Structure at 30.0-metres. The applicant is proposing a rear yard setback of 9.5- metres to construct an Agricultural Shop for storage of farm equipment.
TAKE NOTICE that an application has been submitted for a Consent application on the properties known legally as ON 9 W PT LOT 26 & PLAN 51M310 BLK 9 & 10, municipally known as 4992 25th Sideroad & 5002 25th Sideroad, respectively. The subject properties are zoned Rural (RL) and Environmental Protection (EP). The applicant is seeking consent for a minor boundary adjustment between the properties known as 4992 & 5002 25th Sideroad. The property known as 4992 25th Sideroad has a lot area of 10.983 hectares, and the property known as 5002 25th Sideroad has a lot area of 10.324 hectares. The applicant is proposing to transfer a large portion of land from 4992 25th Sideroad to 5002 25th Sideroad, resulting in a lot area of approximately 1.0 hectares, and 20.0 hectares, respectively.
Please be advised that Stonemount Community Park, located at 152 Greenwood Drive in Angus, has officially been closed as of September 3, 2024, to allow for the development and construction of a new elementary public school by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) on the site. There is no parking lot access available at this location during the closure period, and the area will remain closed to all community recreational use.
At its meeting on September 4, 2024, Essa Council proclaimed September 9, 2024, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day, promoting awareness of the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure and supporting prevention efforts.