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Public Information Centre

November 06, 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.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. A13-24

November 04, 2024

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.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. A14-24

November 04, 2024

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (No. Z2-24)

October 25, 2024

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.

Notice of Study Completion - Transportation & Trails Master Plan

October 21, 2024

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.

Notice of a Public Hearing for a Minor Variance Application No. A9-24

September 06, 2024

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.

Notice of a Public Hearing for a Minor Variance Application No. A12-24

September 06, 2024

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.

Notice of a Public Hearing for a Minor Variance Application No. B6-24

September 06, 2024

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.

Notice of a Public Hearing for a Minor Variance Application No. A10-24

August 22, 2024

TAKE NOTICE that an application has been submitted for a Minor Variance application on the lands known legally as ESSA PT RD ALLOW RP 51R8834; PART 1, municipally known 28 Centre Street. The subject property is zoned Residential, Low Density, Detached (R1). The applicant is seeking relief from Section 17 of Essa Township’s Zoning By-law for a reduced front yard setback, rear yard setback, and exterior side yard setback. The applicant is proposing to construct a new house on an existing vacant corner lot.

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