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The Township of Essa has published its December 2024 E-Newsletter, featuring updates on community events, winter programs, parking restrictions, and holiday fire safety tips. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback for future editions.
The Township of Essa Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Essa Administration Centre (5786 County Road No. 21, near Baxter) to consider a Temporary Use By-law Amendment for 253 Barrie Street. The proposal requests temporary permission to use a single-family dwelling as a real estate office in a Residential (R1) zone, where commercial use is not typically permitted. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback. Written submissions are also welcome. For more information or to receive notice of the decision, contact Development Planner Owen Curnew (ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca) or the Clerk's office (llehr@essatownship.on.ca).
Notice - a By-law to amend Essa's Development Charges By-law 2023-32 was passed by Council at its meeting of November 6, 2024.
A virtual Public Information Center was held on November 21, 2024 to provide information to residents on the Angus Infrastructure Master Plan - Class EA Addendum - Water Supply & Storage.
A Public Hearing for Minor Variance Application No. A13-24 is scheduled for November 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The application concerns 100 Vernon Street, zoned as ‘Residential, Low Density, Detached (R1).’ The applicant seeks an exception to Section 4.38.2a) of Essa Township’s Zoning By-law, which requires entrances to Additional Residential Units (ARUs) to be in the side or rear yard. The current ARU entrance is in the front yard. Written submissions can be sent to the Secretary-Treasurer before the hearing, and those wishing to be notified of the decision should make a written request.
The Township of Essa has scheduled a Public Hearing for Minor Variance Application No. A14-24 on November 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This application concerns the property at 11 Vernon Street, zoned as ‘Residential, Low Density, Detached with Special Provisions (R1-19).’ The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2003-50 requirements, proposing to reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 7.0m to 6.3m to accommodate a basement entrance for an Additional Residential Unit (ARU). Additionally, a driveway extension and walkway are proposed, increasing lot coverage to approximately 39%, above the allowable 35%. Written comments may be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the hearing, and individuals wishing to receive the Committee’s decision should submit a written request.
The Township of Essa will hold a Public Meeting on November 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Essa Administration Centre to review proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law (2003-50). The amendments impact all township lands and include updates to definitions, residential deck regulations, permitted uses in commercial and industrial zones (allowing self-storage and shipping containers), and adjustments to parking standards and by-law enforcement sections. Public comments are encouraged, and written requests to the Township Clerk are required for notification on amendment adoption.
The Township of Essa has completed its Transportation and Trails Master Plan (TTMP) to guide infrastructure for the next 20 years. The plan aims to create a multi-modal network, improving roads, trails, and traffic policies for a connected community by 2043. The draft plan is open for public review from October 21 to November 19, 2024, on the Township’s website. Feedback can be submitted via email (EssaTTMP@publicinput.com). Contact Michael Mikael (CAO) or Brett Sears (Senior Project Manager) for more details.
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.