Notice of Public Hearing - July 27, 2021 - Union Street North

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 27^th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills to consider a proposed Minor Variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.  The Minor Variance application concerns the property, which is known as Part of Lot 18, Plan 6263; Part 1 of Plan 26R-1213; Town of Mississippi Mills, located at the southwest corner of Brookdale Road (unopened road allowance) and Union Street N, east of the Ottawa Valley Rail Trail (See Key Map)

AND TAKE NOTICE that as the Province of Ontario declared a State of Emergency and
continues to take significant steps to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, the
Municipality of Mississippi Mills continues to protect the health and safety of the public,
Council, and employees while at the same time processing Planning Act applications.

THIS WILL BE AN ELECTRONIC PUBLIC MEETING WHERE THERE WILL BE NO
PHYSICAL IN PERSON ATTENDANCE DUE TO COVID-19 MEASURES. THERE WILL
BE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO WATCH/LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AND
PROVIDE INPUT ELECTRONICALLY. THERE ARE ALSO A VARIETY OF OTHER WAYS
AS OUTLINED BELOW, THAT YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS, CONCERNS OR
SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED APPLICATION, PRIOR TO THE MEETING, SO THAT
YOUR COMMENTS CAN BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO A DECISION BEING MADE ON
THE APPLICATON.

Meeting Date:                      Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
File Number:                        A-05-21                                 
Owner(s):                              Terry and Douglas Caldwell
Applicant:                             Steve Pentz (Novatech)
Legal Description:             Part of Lot 18, Plan 6263; Part 1 of Plan 26R-1213; Town of Mississippi Mills
Municipal Address:           No Municipal Address. Located at the southwest corner of Brookdale Road (unopened road allowance) and Union Street N, east of the Ottawa Valley Rail Trail (See Key Map)
Ward:                                     Almonte
Zoning:                                 Residential First Density (R1) Zone

PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION

The applicant is requesting a rear yard setback of 2.4 metres (m) to permit a single detached dwelling, whereas Section 13.2, Table 13.2A of Zoning By-Law #11-83 requires a minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 in the Residential First Density – R1 Zone. 

REQUESTED VARIANCE(S) TO ZONING BY-LAW #11-83:

You are encouraged to contact the Municipality by telephone or email if you have any questions prior to the Public Hearing. Physical attendance at the Municipal Office related to the application is discouraged as Staff can discuss the proposed application and supporting information by telephone or email. You can then either provide written comments by mail or email to rsweeney@mississippimills.ca and eforhan@jlrichards.ca referencing “A-05-21” in the subject line, or verbal comments to Municipal Staff prior to the Public Hearing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposal or options for participation in the virtual public meeting are available by contacting the Municipality’s Planning Department at (613) 256-2064 ext. 209 or by e-mail at rsweeney@mississippimills.ca and eforhan@jlrichards.ca

The complete Notice of Public Hearing and Location Map is attached.