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  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-049) - 4531 Morrison Street - Minor Variance

    Description

    The subject property known as 4531 Morrison Street is located on the north-east corner of Morrison Street and Crysler Avenue.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    The applicant is proposing to construct three stacked townhouse dwellings for a total of 32 dwelling units on the subject property. The subject property is zoned Residential Apartment 5F Density (R5F) Zone, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. See the attached for details of the variances that have been requested.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    12/3/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Application & Open House Meeting - 7737 Lundy's Lane - AM-2024-026 - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment

    Description

    Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have been submitted for a special policy area to increase the maximum permitted net residential density, from 100 units per hectare to 164 units per hectare. The applicant proposes to convert the existing three-storey commercial building to a mixed-use building containing a total of 118 rental dwelling units and various commercial uses. Of those 118 units, 30 units (25%) are proposed to be affordable. The proposal is located within the Built-Up Area and the Lundy’s Lane Satellite District. Residential intensification is encouraged within this District in standalone or mixed-use buildings.

    The subject lands are designated Tourist Commercial within the City’s Official Plan and zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended.

    The applicant is requesting a site-specific TC zone to add dwellings units on the ground floor, to increase the total floor area of the dwelling units located in a building to a maximum of 91 % for all residential uses, to recognize a zero setback for the rear yard requirement of the existing building, and to provide a minimum parking requirement for all uses of 91 spaces.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/29/2024 to 12/19/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-047) - 4642 Bridge Street - Minor Variance

    Description

    The subject property known as 4642 BRIDGE ST is located on the south side of Bridge Street between Victoria Avenue and Crysler Avenue.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider a change of a legal non-conforming use, through a process  permitted by Section 45(2)(1)(ii) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    The subject property is zoned Central Business Commercial Four (CB4) Zone, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2021-040. The applicant is proposing to change the use of the existing detached dwelling that predates By-law No. 79-200 and is considered legal non-conforming use to a duplex. The regulations of the CB4 Zone do not apply.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (B-2024-021) - 6668-6672 Hawkins Street - Consent

    Description

    The subject property known as 6668-6672 HAWKINS ST is located on the North side of Hawkins Street between Adams Avenue and Dell Avenue.

    The applicant has commenced construction of a semi-detached dwelling and is proposing to separate the semi-detached dwelling units being constructed on the subject parcel to be sold under separate ownership. Part 1 (301 Sq M) is proposed to be the severed parcel, and Part 2 (301 Sq M) is proposed to be the retained.

    The subject property is zoned Residential Two Zone (R2-1222), in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2024-008.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Application & Open House Meeting - 4500 Park Street & 4200 Queen Street - AM-2024-036 and PLOPZB20240794 - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Application

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls is initiating an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 20-storey residential use building. The property is designated Mixed Use 1 in the Transit Station Secondary Plan which permits mixed use buildings to a maximum  eight of 10 storeys. The Special Policy Area designation will permit a maximum height of 20 storeys and introduce updated urban design policies. The property is zoned Central Business Commercial 4 Zone(CB4-1). The site specific CB4 zone will permit a maximum height of 20  storeys, establish yard setbacks, bicycle parking, amenity area, and window glazing regulations, in addition to built form regulations.

    The City of Niagara Falls is initiating an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 20 storey mixed use building. The property is designated Mixed Use 1, in part, and Open Space, in part, in the Transit Station Secondary Plan which permits mixed use buildings to a maximum height of 6 storeys.


    The Special Policy Area designation will permit a maximum height of 20 storeys, add public and private school and student residence as permitted uses, and introduce updated urban design policies.


    In addition, it will redesignate the Open Space portion, currently used as parking spaces, Mixed Use 1. The property is zoned Central Business Commercial 2 Zone (CB2). The site specific CB2 zone will permit a maximum height of 20 storeys, add permitted uses (public and  private school, student residence), establish yard setbacks, bicycle parking, amenity area, and window glazing regulations, in addition to  built form regulations. Further, By-law 79-200 is being amended to reduce the required Queen Street right-of-way from 23 metres to 20  metres. 

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/20/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-037) - 3621 Gunning Dr - Minor Variance

    Description

    The subject property known as 3621 Gunning Dr is located on the north side of Gunning Drive between Bell Crescent and Willoughby Drive.

     The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    The applicant has constructed an accessory building within the interior side yard. The subject property is zoned Residential 1C (R1C) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2018-030.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Application for Variance to the Sign By-Law - 3770 Montrose Road - SV-2024-007

    Description

    An application has been made for a variance to the Sign By-law to permit two additional fascia signs that will project 0.10 metres from the building façade at a minimum height of 2.4 metres above grade.

    The Sign By-law permits one fascia sign for each tenant and requires a fascia sign projecting 0.08 metres or more from a building face to be a minimum of 2.7 metres above grade. See notice for more information.

     

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/10/2024
  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 - Transportation Master Plan Update & Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls is developing a comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and a Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan (TATMP) to build off the existing Sustainable Transportation Master Plan (2011). The TMP and TATMP will focus on the multi-modal (walking, cycling, transit, and driving) needs of the City of Niagara Falls, including the urban and rural communities, downtown districts, and the world-renowned tourist area. Niagara Falls is projected to receive significant population and employment growth in the coming years, and a robust transportation plan is crucial to ensuring proposed solutions and recommendations are integrated, accessible, and efficient for facilitating the movement of both people and goods, particularly as the City continues to grow.


    At this Public Information Centre (PIC) #2, we welcome anyone to attend and learn about the Transportation Master Plan Update & Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan project. At this meeting, we will provide:

    • Summary of Engagement Activities: Share what was presented at past engagement events.
    • Approach to Evaluation: Outline the methodology of evaluating existing conditions.
    • Proposed Improvements: Recommend improvements to the transportation system based on evaluation.

    Next Steps: Summarize and process input received, adjust and refine improvements to the transportation network, and present a report to Council.

     

    Time and Location

    The in-person event will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the MacBain Centre (7150 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls ON L2H3N3). 

    Interested individuals are invited to attend this “Drop-In” style event where they will have the opportunity to meet with staff and team members and ask questions. Please note, there will be no formal presentations.

     

    Contact Information

    Find out more on the Project Website (https://letstalk.niagarafalls.ca/tmp) or contact the project team at:

     

    City of Niagara Falls:

    Mathew Bilodeau, CET

    Senior Manager, Transportation Services

    (905) 356-7521 ext. 5204

    [email protected]

     

    WSP Canada:

    Brett Sears, MCIP RPP

    TMP Project Manager

    (289) 982-4752

    [email protected]
     

    Nick Sully, M.Sc.(Pl.), P.Eng.

    TATMP Deputy Project Manager

    (613)-690-1077

    [email protected]

     

     

    This notice was issued on November 28, 2024.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/13/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (B-2024-019) - 7040 Garner Road - Consent

    Description

    The subject property known as 7040 GARNER RD is located on the East side of Garner Road between McGarry Drive and McLeod Road.

    The applicant is proposing to convey two parcels of land Parts 1 (634.76 Sq M) & 2 (634.76 Sq M) for future residential use. Part 3 (634.76 Sq M) will be retained for future residential use. Part 4 represents a road widening as per section 4.27.1 of Zoning By-law 79-200.

    The subject property is zoned Development Holding (DH), in accordance with Zoning By-law 79-200, as amended. A detached dwelling is a permitted use in the DH zone. The regulations of the R1E zone apply to DH zones.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-041) - 6696 Huggins Street - Minor Variance

    Description

    The subject property known as 6696 Huggins St is located on the north west corner of Huggins Street and Glenwood Place.

     The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    The applicant is proposing to construct main floor and second floor additions to the existing detached dwelling as well as add an additional dwelling unit within the basement of the existing dwelling. The subject property is zoned Residential 1C (R1C) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (B-2024-020) - 4650-4652 Belfast Avenue - Consent

    Description

    The subject property known as 4650-4652 BELFAST AV is located on the East side of Belfast Avenue between Mulhern Street and Dawn Crescent.

    The applicant is proposing to separate the semi-detached dwelling units being constructed on the subject parcel to be sold under separate ownership.

    The subject property is zoned Residential Two (R2) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by Committee of Adjustment Decision A-2021-024.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (B-2024-017) - 7690 Thomas Street - Consent

    Description

    The subject property known as 7690 THOMAS ST is located on the south side of Thomas Street between Chippawa Parkway and Portage Road.

    The applicant is proposing to convey a parcel of land Part 2 (891.8 Sq M) for future residential use. Part 1 (403.9 Sq M) will be retained for continued residential use.

    The subject property is zoned Residential Two Zone (R2) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended.  

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-046) - 4228 Huron Street - Minor Variance

    Description

    The subject property known as 4228 Huron St  is located on the south side of Huron Street between Erie Avenue and Zimmerman Avenue.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    The applicant is proposing to construct an additional dwelling unit within an accessory building within the side yard. The subject property is zoned Residential Two Zone (R2-747) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2006-091.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/28/2024 to 12/18/2024
  • Notice of Open House Meeting - 6357 Progress Street - AM-2024-027 & 26T-11-2019-001 - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Modification

    Description

    An Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Modification application has been submitted to facilitate the development of 632 dwelling units, consisting of 175 detached dwellings and 457 townhouse dwellings, along with parkland, trails, environmental protection areas and a stormwater management facility.

    The subject lands are designated Residential, Low/Medium Density, in part, Open Space, in part, and Environmental Protection Area, in part, in accordance with the City’s Official Plan and the Riverfront Community Plan. The applicant is proposing to redesignate part of the lands that are designated Residential, Low/Medium Density to Open Space, and part of the lands designated Open Space to Residential, Low/Medium Density. No changes are proposed to the lands that are currently designated Environmental Protection Area.

    The lands are zoned Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4-1133) Zone, in part, Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4-1134) Zone, in part, Environmental Protection Area (EPA-1136) Zone, in part, and Open Space (OS) Zone, in part, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2020-124. The applicant is proposing to rezone the lands to a site-specific Residential Mixed (R3) Zone, in part, a new site-specific Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4) Zone, in part, and a site-specific Open Space (OS) Zone, in part. No changes are proposed to the existing Environmental Protection Area (EPA-1136) Zone.

    The proposed modifications to the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision include reconfiguration and relocation of the roads and blocks for parkland, stormwater management and residential purposes, the addition of a block for multiple residential development, and the removal of a block for mixed-use development.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/22/2024 to 12/6/2024
  • Notice of Open House Meeting - 9304 Mcleod Rd - AM-2024-035 & 26T-11-2023-002 - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Modification

    Description

    An Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Modification application has been submitted to facilitate the development of 544 dwelling units, consisting of 149 detached dwellings and 395 townhouse dwellings, along with parkland and a stormwater management facility.

    The lands were previously subject to a City-initiated Official Plan Amendment (OPA 147), as well as applicant-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (AM-2023-007 & 26T-11-2023- 002). Staff note that the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment were appealed and are before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

    The subject lands are designated Industrial, in part, Environmental Protection Area, in part, and Environmental Conservation Area, in part, in accordance with the City’s Official Plan. The applicant is proposing to redesignate the lands to Residential, in part, and Open Space, in part, with a Special Policy Area that will restrict building heights to 12 metres.

    The lands are zoned Light Industrial (LI) Zone, in part, Hazard Land (HL) Zone, in part, and Development Holding (DH) Zone, in part, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The applicant is proposing to rezone the lands to site-specific Residential Mixed (R3) Zone, in part, site-specific Open Space (OS) Zone, in part, and site-specific Environmental Protection Area (EPA) Zone, in part.

    The proposed modifications to the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision include relocation and reconfiguration of the parkland and stormwater management facility blocks, relocation of and reduction to the number of blocks for detached dwellings, an increase to the number of blocks for back-to-back townhouse dwellings and on-street townhouse dwellings, and the removal of blocks for multiple residential development.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/22/2024 to 12/4/2024
  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 - Master Servicing Plan and Wet Weather Management Strategy

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls has been working on the Master Servicing Plan and Wet Weather Management Strategy project. At this stage we would like to invite you to attend our second Public Information Centre to learn more about the study results and to meet with the Project
    Team.

    Please find the attached Notice of Public Information Centre for further details.

    If you have any questions regarding this project, please reach out to the City or Consultant at the contact information below:

    GEI Consultants
    Mark Zamojc, P.Eng.
    Vice President, Infrastructure Planning
    Practice Lead
    [email protected]
    416-703-0667

    City of Niagara Falls
    Tara Gudgeon, Project Manager
    Senior Manager Asset Management
    Municipal Works
    [email protected]
    905-356-7521


    https://letstalk.niagarafalls.ca/masterservicing-plan

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    11/19/2024 to 12/12/2024
  • (RESCHEDULED) Notice of Public Meeting - 5901-6009 Bentley Common - AM- 2024-023 - Minor Zoning By-Law Amendment Application

    Description

    A Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to permit Vacation Rental Units (VRUs) on the subject lands (5901-6009 Bentley Common). Schedule 1 shows the details of the proposed development. The subject lands are designated Minor Commercial in part, and Residential in part, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan.

    The subject lands are zoned Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R3-916) Zone, as amended by By-law Nos. 2010-131 and 2016-111. In February of 2024, the Committee of Adjustment approved a Minor Variance application to allow 7 of the 34 townhouse dwellings (5957-5981 Bentley Common) to be used as VRUs in addition to the existing residential uses. The current Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application (AM-2024-023) proposes to extend this use for the remaining 27 townhouse dwellings so that all 34 townhouse dwellings may be used as VRUs, as seen in plans. 

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    11/5/2024 to 12/11/2024
  • Notice of Construction - Armoury Street Sewer Separation - St. Lawrence Avenue Sewer Separation & Watermain Replacement

    Description

    City Contract 2024-531-20 (Phase 2)
    Armoury Street Sewer Separation (Victoria Avenue to St. Lawrence Avenue)
    St. Lawrence Avenue Sewer Separation and Watermain Replacement (Simcoe Street to Jepson Street)

    The City of Niagara Falls will be conducting various infrastructure improvements on Armoury Street and St. Lawrence Avenue including new sanitary, storm sewers, watermain (St. Lawrence Ave), full depth road reconstruction including new curbs and sidewalks.

    This contract will be carried out for the City of Niagara Falls by Alfidome Construction Niagara. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of July 15, 2024. Please note that the actual start date will be dependent on weather and the acquisition of all necessary permits and approvals.

    For further information you may contact:

    Kurtis Bottrell, C.E.T.
    Project Manager, Municipal Works
    City of Niagara Falls
    4310 Queen Street
    Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
    Phone: 905-356-7521, Ext. 4338
    Email: [email protected]

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    7/10/2024 to 12/31/2024
  • Notice of Commencement - Portage Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation

    Description

    Niagara Region is carrying out the preliminary and detailed design of improvements to the Portage Trunk Sewer, located in the City of Niagara Falls.

    The Portage Trunk Sewer is located along a hydro corridor between the rear yards of Sheldon Street and Darcy Crescent / Maplewood Avenue. Sewage is discharged from the Kalar Road Sewage Pumping Station into the trunk sewer at an access chamber located south of the rear fence line at 6606 Sheldon Street. The sewer continues eastward for approximately 1.3 kilometers before discharging to the Stamford Interceptor and ultimately the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant.

    The detailed design is anticipated to be completed by winter 2025.

    Visit the project webpage at https://www.niagararegion.ca/projects/portage-trunk-sewer-rehabilitation/default.aspx for further details as the design progresses. 

    Any questions about this project should be directed to:

    Robert Stret, P.Eng. PMP
    Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineering
    Niagara Region
    905-980-6000 ext. 3190
    [email protected]

    Patrick Moskwa
    Project Manager
    Robinson Consultants
    905-304-0080 ext. 225
    [email protected]

    Posting Dates

    7/4/2024 to 12/31/2025
  • QEW Burlington Skyway Southbound Lane Structural Rehabilitations & NB and SB Electrical Work (GWP 2385-15-00)

    Description

    The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained WSP Canada Inc. (WSP) to undertake the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study (Class EA) for the structural rehabilitations of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Burlington Skyway southbound lane and the completion of electrical work on both the northbound and southbound QEW, within the City of Hamilton
    and the City of Burlington.

    The Burlington Skyway Niagara Bound structure will be rehabilitated in three main stages with all four lanes maintained during daytime and nightly lane closures as required. During each stage there will be single lane closures on the QEW throughout the weekends (Friday Night to Monday morning, approximately eight weekends per construction season) to rehabilitate the middle portions of the deck. Three lanes will be maintained over the Skyway structure during these weekend lane closures. Construction is expected to last for 3 years, and is anticipated to start in Spring 2024 with completion by Fall 2026.

    Please note that www.511on.ca is also a great resource for travel, construction/maintenance closures and activities on the provincial highways.

    If you wish to obtain additional information or provide comments, please contact one of the Project Team members listed below:

    Ben Hui, P.Eng., M. Eng.

    Senior Project Manager - WSP Canada Inc.

    6925 Cenury Ave, Floor 6,

    Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2

    Tel: 289-835-2506

    e-mail: [email protected]

    Alice Kam. P.Eng

    Senior Project Manager

    Ontario Ministry of Transportation

    159 Sir William Hearst Ave. 4th Floor

    Downsview, ON M3M 0B7

    Tel: 437-227-5587

    e-mail: [email protected]

    Attachments

      Posting Dates

      10/23/2023 to 10/23/2026