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The following is a listing of active Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Subdivision or Condominium, Site Plan and Committee of Adjustment Applications in the Town of St. Marys.
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Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment/Plan of Subdivision Applications
| 769 Queen Street East |
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Application: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment File No.: OPA 1-2022 & Z06-2022 Status: Approved Address: 769 Queen Street East Owner: Staffen Family Holdings Inc. Proposal: Applying to implement a site-specific exception to the “Recreational” land use designation to permit short-term rental accommodation use on the lands, and to rezone the subject lands to a site-specific “Open Space (OS)” zone with a special regulation to permit short-term rental accommodation accessory to the existing golf/wedding operation. The Applicant is proposing to construct two, 2-storey buildings consisting of 21 short term rental units. Vehicular access to the proposed development is to be provided by a new driveway from Queen Street East. Meeting:
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| 60-50 Road 120 |
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File No.: Z05-2022 Address: 60-50 Road 120 Proposal: There are two existing single detached dwellings on the subject property. On February 22, 2022 Town Council entered into a Site Plan Agreement with the Owner for the purpose of constructing a mini-storage facility including six (6) storage units on the lands zoned “Light Industrial (M1)”. The Owners are proposing to construct an additional two (2) storage units on the lands zoned “Development (D)” for a total of eight (8) storage units. No development is permitted in the “Development (D)” zone. The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to amend the Town’s Zoning By-law to change the zoning of the lands subject to this application to “Light Industrial (M1)” to align with the zoning on the remaining portion of the property and to conform with the Official Plan designation to facilitate the expansion of the mini-storage facility. Meetings:
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| 178 Queen Street West |
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File No.: Z02-2022 Address: 178 Queen Street West Proposal: There is an existing residential building with two dwelling units. The owners are proposing to convert the main floor unit into two separate dwelling units. No external alterations to the existing building are being proposed. Meeting:
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| 478 Water Street South |
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File No.: Z02-2022 Address: 478 Water Street South Owner: Forman St. Marys Ltd. Proposal: To add “Contractor’s Yard or Shop” as a permitted use in the “Highway Commercial Zone (C3)” Meeting:
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| 752 Queen Street East |
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Application: Zoning By-law Amendment File No.: Z05-2021 Owner: North Bay Capital Investment Limited Proposal: To amend the Town’s Zoning By-law to add pet food and pet supplies sales, pet grooming and washing, and pet adoptions as a permitted uses in the C3-5 Zone. Additional details in the attached notice. Meetings:
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| 17 Peel Street |
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Application: Zoning By-law Amendment File No.: Z04-2021 Address: 17 Peel St. Owner: Heybolt Ontario Ltd. Proposal: To amend the Town’s Zoning By-law to change the zoning from “Institutional Zone (I)” to “Residential Zone Five (R5-XX)”, to permit a phased adaptive reuse of the property, utilizing the two existing buildings to provide a range of residential and commercial uses. Details can be found in the Notice. Meeting: Public Meeting - November 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Documents: |
| 615 Queen Street East |
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Application: Zoning By-law Amendment File No.: Z03-2021 Address: 615 Queen Street East Owner: 2398315 Ontario Limited (KLM Properties) Proposal: To amend the Town’s Zoning By-law to change the zoning from “Residential Zone Three (R3)” to “Residential Zone Four (R4)” to permit the conversion of existing building’s main floor from an office unit to a residential dwelling unit containing four (4) bedrooms. Meeting: Public Meeting – September 28, 2021 Documents: |
| 84 Water Street South |
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Application: Consent to Sever File Nos.: B01-2021 Owner: 2798672 Ontario Limited Proposal: Request to sever a strip of land along the north part of 84 Water Street South, to be conveyed and added to 68 Water Street South. Meeting: Public Hearing – June 16, 2021 Documents: Application Submission Documents: |
| Accessory Apartments |
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Application: Zoning By-law Amendment File Nos: Z02-2021 Owner: Town of St. Marys Proposal: Town-wide amendment to amend the Town’s Zoning By-law to update regulations related to accessory apartments. Meetings: Public Meeting – June 8, 2021 |
| 347 James Street South |
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Application: Zoning By-law Amendment File Nos: Z01-2021 Owner: BDS Construction c/o Adriano Paola Date Deemed Complete: March 12, 2021 Proposal: Amend the Town’s Zoning By-law to permit the development of three (3) street townhouse dwelling units facing James Street South. The dwellings are proposed to be one storey in height. Each proposed townhouse will have a separate driveway and garage parking space, providing a minimum of two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit. Meetings: Public Meeting - May 11, 2021 Documents: Application Submission Documents: |
| 465 and 481 Water Street South |
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Applications: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment File Nos: OP02-2020 and Z04-2020 Owner: The Corporation of the Town of St. Marys Date Deemed Complete: July 29, 2020 Proposal: The Town intends to convey approximately 0.25 hectares of land from the west part of 465 Water Street South and merge these lands with 481 Water Street South. The purpose and effect of the Applications is to amend the land use permissions for 481 Water South (in accordance with OPA 33 and Z132-2019) and extend these permissions to the subject lands to be conveyed and merged. Meetings: Planning Advisory Committee meeting – August 17, 2020 Public meeting concerning Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments - September 8 2020 Documents: Application Submission Documents |
| 187 Wellington Street North |
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Applications: Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment File Nos: STM 01-2020 and Z03-2020 Owner: 2503778 Ontario Incorporated Agent / Applicant: G. Lang Date Deemed Complete: July 17, 2020 Proposal: Eight semi-detached dwelling units in four buildings; six townhouse dwelling units in two buildings; eight fourplex dwelling units in two buildings; and 30 vacant land condominium townhouse dwelling units in six buildings Meetings: Planning Advisory Committee meeting – August 4, 2020 Public Meeting -- September 15, 2020
Documents: Re-submission Documents - August 2020
Application Submission Documents
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| 323 Queen Street West |
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Applications: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment File Nos: OP01-2020 and Z02-2020 Owner: Heybolt Ontario Ltd. Agent / Applicant: Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Date Deemed Complete: June 19, 2020 Proposal: Nine townhouse units in two buildings at the northeast corner of Ann Street and Queen Street West Meetings: Planning Advisory Committee meeting – August 4, 2020 Public meeting -- Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Documents: Re-submission Documents - August 2020 Application Submission Documents - May 2020
Notice of Approvals: |
| 480 Glass Street |
| Application: Zoning By-law Amendment
File No: Z01-2020 Owner: Town of St. Marys Agent / Applicant: Brent Kittmer, CAO/Clerk Date Received: May 11, 2020 Proposal: Change zoning of property from Light Industrial Zone (M1-H) to General Industrial Zone (M2-XX) with special provisions to permit a number of industrial uses and to allow for proposed establishment of a micro-brewery industrial use with accessory uses including a tasting room. Meetings:
Documents: Application Submission Documents |
| 665 James Street North |
| Applications: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
File Nos: OP02-2019 and Z04-2019 Owner: R. Warkentin Agent / Applicant: Zelinka Priamo Ltd. Date Received: December 23, 2019 Proposal: Five-storey, 46 unit apartment building with at-grade commercial space and 56 parking spaces (36 at grade and 20 underground) Notices:
Documents: Application Submission Documents - December 2019
Re-submission Documents - May 2020
Re-submission Documents - July to August 2020 |
| Part Lots 15 and 16, Concession 17, and Part Lot 15, Thames Concession |
| Applications: Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
File Nos: STM 01-2019 and Z02-2019 Owner: Thames Crest Farms Limited Agent / Applicant: Norquay Developments Limited Date Received: April 3, 2019 Proposal: Plan of subdivision consisting of 170 single-detached residential lots (with frontages generally ranging from 10.7 to 20.1 metres), three medium density blocks for approximately 55 street townhouse units, three park blocks, three storm water management blocks and new roads on approximately 19.8 hectares of the subject lands. Zoning By-law Amendment Application to amend the Town’s Zoning By-law No. Z1-1997 to change the zoning of the subject property to permit the proposed plan of subdivision. Meetings:
Documents: Application Submission Documents (received April 3, 2019)
Other Traffic Imapact Documents: |
| 151 Water Street North |
| Applications: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
File Nos: OP01-2016 and Z06-2016 Owner: 1934733 Ontario Inc. Agent / Applicant: Sierra Construction Date Received: October 17, 2016 Proposal: Multi-storey apartment type buildings consisting of a mix of assisted living and seniors’ apartment units with shared access to a dining hall and other ancillary uses, on the 1.3-hectare subject property. Meetings:
Documents: November 4, 2016 Report to November 7 PAC May 15, 2017 Report to PAC November 15, 2017 Report to Nov 20 PAC January 9, 2018 Report to Council + attachments December 2, 2019 Report to Dec 2 PAC
October 12, 2021 Ontario Land Tribunal decision |
Condominium Applications
| 275 James Street South |
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Application: Draft Plan of Condominium File No.: DPC 01-2022 Address: 275 James Street South Owner: Adriano Paola Proposal: The Town of St. Marys Council granted Site Plan Approval in October of 2019 for the property for the purpose of constructing 24 condominium townhouse units in four buildings. The Owner has subsequently completed the construction of 16 of the 24 dwelling units. The remaining eight 8 units are under construction and anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2023. The Owner has applied for approval of a Draft Plan of Condominium (Standard) to establish 24 freehold condominium townhouse dwelling units. Meeting:
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Committee of Adjustment Applications
| 20 Thames Road |
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Application: Minor Variance File No.: A01-2023 Address: 20 Thames Rd Owner: Perth County Ingredients Inc. Proposal: The Owner is seeking to expand its existing industrial facility. To facilitate that expansion, the Owner is seeking relief from the zoning by-law with respect to parking, landscape open space, and minimum interior side yard. Meeting Documents: |
| 453 Jones Street East |
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File No.: B03-2022 and A05-2022 Address: 453 Jones Street East Owner: W. Zhu & X. Yu Proposal: The Application has applied for a consent to sever approval for the purpose of dividing the subject property into two parcels for the purpose of constructing a semi-detached building on the severed lot. As a result of the consent to sever an application for Minor Variance has been submitted seeking relief from lot frontage location, minimum lot area, minimum lot frontage, minimum lot depth and minimum interior side yard. Committee of Adjustment: September 21, 2022 Meeting: Notice of Public Hearing - September 21, 2022 Documents: |
| 130 Maxwell Street |
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Application: Minor Variance File No.: A04-2022 Address: 130 Maxwell St Owner: B. Hinz Proposal: The purpose and effect of this Minor Variance Application is to seek a variance to allow for a 1.2 metre minimum setback from the exterior side yard lot line for the purpose of installing an above ground swimming pool, whereas Section 5.32.1(a) requires a minimum exterior side yard setback of 6.0 metres. Committee of Adjustment: August 3, 2022 Meeting: Documents: |
| 33-35 Wellington Street North |
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Application: Minor Variance File No.: A03-2022 Address: 33-35 Wellington St N Owner: B. and M. Mattiussi Proposal: The owners have submitted an Application for Minor Variance to request an extension of the existing legal non-conforming residential use into the existing, vacant commercial area as shown on the attached submitted floor plans. Committee of Adjustment: August 3, 2022 Meeting: Documents: |
| 469 Queen Street East |
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Application: Minor Variance File No.: A02-2022 Address: 469 Queen Street East Owners: Mark and Tammy Armstrong Proposal: The Owner is proposing to demolish the existing storage shed and replace it with a new 60 m2 / 648 ft2 storage shed. According to Section 5.1.5A(b) of the Town’s Zoning By-law, in an R3 Zone, the total lot coverage of all accessory buildings and structures on a lot shall not exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the lot area or 50 m2. Through this Application for Minor Variance, the Owner is requesting relief from Section 5.1.5A(b) of the Zoning By-law to permit a maximum total lot coverage of 7.8 percent in the amount of 80 m2 / 861.1 ft2 for the proposed replacement storage shed, and existing woodshed, pool equipment shed and change room Committee of Adjustment: June 1, 2022 Meeting Documents |
| 323 Elgin Street West |
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Application: Consent to Sever File No.: B01-2022 Address: 323 Elgin Street West Owner: Dolores Richmond Proposal: To convey 128m2 to the neighbouring property (331 Elgin St. W) Committee of Adjustment: April 20, 2022 Meeting: Documents: |
| 143 St. Andrew St N |
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File No.: A01-2022 Address: 143 St. Andrew St N Owner: Diamond Estates London Inc. (S. Manicom) Proposal: The owner is proposing to construct a single detached dwelling on the subject property and is requesting a reduction to the minimum front yard setback requirement under the Zoning By-law due to limitations on available building envelope. Through this Application for Minor Variance, the owner is requesting relief from the Zoning By-law to permit a minimum front yard setback of 4.0 metres whereas Section 9.2.4 requires 6.0 metres. Committee of Adjustment: April 6, 2022 Meeting: Notice of Public Hearing Documents: |
| 279 Elizabeth Street |
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File No.: A05-201 Owner: Thomas and Wilma Dill Proposal: Proposing to construct a one-storey single detached dwelling on the proposed Severed Lot seeking relief from minimum lot area, minimum lot depth, front yard setbacks and lot coverage. Committee of Adjustment: April 6, 2022 Meeting: Notice of Public Hearing Documents: |
| 36 Widder Street West |
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Application: Minor Variance File No.: A04-2021 Address: 36 Widder Street West Owner: David and Sandra Forrester Proposal: Seeking a minimum exterior side yard of 2.43 metres, whereas Section 9.2.6 requires a minimum exterior side yard of 6.0 metres Committee of Adjustment: September 15, 2021 Meeting: Documents: |
| 223 Wellington Street South |
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Application: Minor Variance File No.: A03-2021 Address: 223 Wellington Street South Owner: Paul Trethewey Proposal: The Property Owner is requesting relief from Section 5.1.5A(b) of the Zoning By-law to permit a maximum total lot coverage of 7.86 percent in the amount of 83.24 m2 for the proposed detached garage and existing garden shed. Committee of Adjustment: July 7, 2021 Meeting: Documents: |
| 279 Elizabeth Street |
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Application: Consent to Sever File No.: B02-2020 Address: 279 Elizabeth Street Owner: Thomas and Wilma Dill Proposal: Seeking a consent to divide the subject property into two parcels as detailed in the Notice of Public Hearing, provisional approval was given to this Application in 2021, however the conditions of the approval were not completed within the timelines set out in the approval. Committee of Adjustment: September 21, 2022 Meeting: Documents: |
| 342 Jones Street East |
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Application: Minor Variance File No: A01-2021 Address: 342 Jones Street East Owner: Jason Clarke and Katrina Clarke Proposal: Construct a single-storey addition of approximately 31.4 square metres to the existing single detached dwelling along the north side of the dwelling. Committee of Adjustment – June 16, 2021 Meeting: Documents: |
| 239 James Street South |
| Application: Minor Variance
File No: A02-2021 Address: 239 James Street South Owner: Andrea Martin and Rick Martin Proposal: construct a semi-detached dwelling on the Subject Property. Committee of Adjustment – June 16, 2021 Meeting: Documents: |
| 14-16 Ingersoll Street |
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Application: Consent to Sever File No: B03-2020 Owner: Scott McIntosh, Geoffrey Loucks and Dana King Date Received: December 21, 2021 Meeting: Committee of Adjustment – Feb 3 2021 Documents: |
| 485 Queen Street West |
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Application: Minor Variance File No: A10-2020 Owner: Veterinary Purchasing Company Limited Date Received: December 8, 2020 Meetings: Committee of Adjustment – December 22, 2020 Documents: |
| 485 Queen Street West |
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Application: Minor Variance File No: A09-2020 Owner: Veterinary Wholesale Company Limited Date Received: August 10, 2020 Proposal: Requesting permission to permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.2 metres (on the north side of a proposed building addition) for two proposed HVAC units. Meetings: Committee of Adjustment – September 2, 2020 Documents: Application Submission Documents |
| 524 Elgin Street West |
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Application: Minor Variance File No: A08-2020 Owners: L. Wilkinson and C. Barry Date Received: July 16, 2020 Proposal: Requesting permission to enlarge/extend the existing legal non-conforming residential use to permit the construction of a 29.7 m2 (320 ft2) detached garage in the rear yard. Meetings: Committee of Adjustment – August 5, 2020 Documents: Application Submission Documents Notice of Approvals: |
| 496 Elizabeth Street |
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Application: Minor Variance File No: A07-2020 Owner: Merlin and Belinda Linares Date Received: May 27, 2020 Proposal: Requesting relief from the interior side yard setback requirement of the Zoning By-law for a proposed addition to accommodate an accessory apartment. Meetings:
Documents: Application Submission Documents |
| 156 Church Street North |
| Application: Minor Variance
File No: A06-2020 Owner: Cyril Downing and Helen Downing Agent / Applicant: Dianne Downing Date Received: April 16, 2020 Proposal: Requesting relief from the front yard setback requirements of the Zoning By-law for a proposed attached porch. Meetings:
Documents: Application Submission Documents |
| 126 Millson Crescent |
| Application: Minor Variance
File No: A05-2020 Owner: Graham Glousher and Brooke Strubb Agent / Applicant: Graham Glousher Date Received: April 9, 2020 Proposal: Requesting relief from the maximum lot coverage requirements of the Zoning By-law for accessory building/structures for a proposed detached garage. Meetings:
Documents: Application Submission Documents |
| 70 Wilson Court |
| Application: Minor Variance
File No: A04-2020 Owner: Lang Contracting Company Limited Agent / Applicant: Gerry Lang Date Received: March 9, 2020 Proposal: Requesting relief from the rear yard setback requirements of the Zoning By-law for an attached raised deck. Meetings:
Documents: Application Submission Documents |
Site Plan Agreements
| 20 Thames Road |
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Application: SPA 03-2022 Owner: Perth County Ingredients Status: In review Proposal: Applicant is proposing to expand the existing building by construction a 1287m2 addition, add additional load spaces, and install two dryer towers. First Submission (June 2022)
Second Submission (January 2023) |
| 769 Queen Street East |
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Application: SPA 02-2022 Owner: Gowanbrae Realty Development Ltd. Status: In review Proposal: To construct a detached 1.5 storey building measuring approximately 312 sq. m (3,358 sq. ft) in area, to be located at the easterly end of the existing maintenance building. The purpose of the building is to provide for accessory office and warehousing/storage space for the ongoing golf and function venue operations on the subject lands. Meeting:
First Submission (March 26, 2022) |
| 60 Road 120 |
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Application: Site Plan Application Owner: Candice and Donald King Status: Approved by Council Proposal: The owner is proposing to establish a self-storage facility constructing two (2) 445.76m2 self-storage units, with an additional four (4) 445.76m2 self-storage units to be phased-in at a later date, and thirteen (13) outdoor storage locations. Meeting: First Submission (November 17, 2021)
Second Submission (December 20, 2022) Third Submission (January 25, 2022) Site Plan Agreement |
| 550 James Street South |
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Application: Site Plan Application File No.: SPA 01-2021 Status: Complete Owner: Raezor’s Inc. Proposal: The property has a two-storey residential dwelling with an attached garage, the Owner is proposed to retain the existing building and construct a 297.29 shop, to establish a contractor’s yard for the Owner’s business. Meeting: Documents: |
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665 James Street North |
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Application: Site Plan Application File No.: SPA 02-2021 Status: In Review. Please note that during the review phase Town Staff and external agencies may provide comments related to the proposed site plan, and will require the Applicant to make changes to the site plan. Owner: Randy Warkentin Proposal: Propose to demolish the existing building and construct a 4-storey apartment building containing 35 units. Vehicular access will be provided from the north end of the site off James Street North for a total of 50 surface parking spaces. Areas of communal landscaping are also proposed. Meeting: Application currently under review by Town staff, and a meeting date has not been determined. Documents: First Submission (September 21, 2021):
Second Submission (June 7, 2022): |
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752 Queen Street East |
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Application: Site Plan Application Owner: North Bay Capital Investment Ltd. Status: Amending Site Plan Agreement Proposal: The owner is proposing to further develop the property to include a 368m2 addition to the existing building (Building A) for a restaurant with a drive thru, construction of a 388m2 “Building B” for a commercial enterprise and construction of a car wash to the rear of Building A. Meetings:
First Submission (August 5, 2020) Second Submission (August 25, 2020) Site Plan Agreement (October 13, 2020) Amending Site Plan Agreement (January 27, 2022) |
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