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• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-027) - 3850 Dorchester Road - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 3850 DORCHESTER RD is located on the East side of Dorchester Road between Dorchester Road and Windermere Road at the intersection of Dorchester Road and Isaac Street.

  The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment 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).

  Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to a legal-non conforming accessory building on the above noted property.

  The subject property is zoned Residential Family 1C Density Zone (R1C) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended. 

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-027) - 3850 Dorchester Road

  Posting Dates

  5/2/2025 to 5/21/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-024) - 6353 Carlton Avenue - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 6353 CARLTON AV is located on the East side of Carlton Avenue between Culp Street and Crown Crescent.

  The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment 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).

  Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct seven 3-storey stacked townhouse dwelling for a total of 55 dwelling units. The applicant is also proposing to construct additional dwelling units within the proposed townhouse dwelling units for a total of 54 additional dwelling units on the subject property.

  The subject property is zoned Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4-1106), in accordance with Zoning By-law 79-200, as amended by site specific By-law No. 2019-122 and further amended by Committee of Adjustment Application A-2021-029.

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-024) - 6353 Carlton Avenue

  Posting Dates

  5/2/2025 to 5/21/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-023) - 3099 Marshall Road - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 3099 MARSHALL RD is located on the North side of Marshall Road between Willoughby Drive and Niagara River Parkway.

  Proposal: The applicant is proposing to convey a parcel of land (Part 2) to be added to Part 3. Part 1 is to be retained for continued residential use (3099 Marshall Road).

  As part of the consent application the applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No. 395/66 (Willoughby), as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

  The subject property is zoned Rural in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 395/66 (Willoughby), as amended.

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-023) - 3099 Marshall Road

  Posting Dates

  5/2/2025 to 5/21/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-019) - 5584-5594 Ramsey Road - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 5584-5594 RAMSEY RD is located on the South side of Ramsey Road between Stanley Avenue and Kister Road.

  The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment 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).

  Proposal: The applicant is proposing to convert the existing barn into a self-storage warehouse on the subject property. The existing dwelling will be converted to an office and washroom.

  The subject property is zoned General Industrial (GI-55), in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 1981-179.

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-019) - 5584-5594 Ramsey Road

  Posting Dates

  5/2/2025 to 5/21/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-018) - 4248 Elgin Street - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 4248 ELGIN ST is located on the Southeast side of Elgin Street, between River Road and Terrace Avenue.

  The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment 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).

  Proposal: The applicant is proposing an Additional Dwelling Unit within an Accessory Building.

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

  The applicant is requesting variances for accessory dwelling height and landscape strip for additional dwelling unit.

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-018) - 4248 Elgin Street

  Posting Dates

  5/2/2025 to 5/21/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-022) - 4653 Lee Avenue - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 4653 LEE AV is located on the Western side of Lee Avenue, between Lee Avenue and Baldwin Avenue.

  At the April 29th, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting, the Committee deferred the application as the applicant/consultant was not in attendance.

  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).          

  Proposal: The applicant is proposing to divide the existing lot into two smaller lots by removing Part Lot Control through a future application. The Removal of Part Lot Control will facilitate the creation of separate, conveyable lots for each new unit. A semi-detached dwelling is proposed on Parts 2 and 3, while Part 1 will be retained for the future construction of a detached dwelling.

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-022) - 4653 Lee Avenue

  Posting Dates

  5/2/2025 to 5/21/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-015) - 5701 Lewis Avenue - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 5701 LEWIS AV is located on the North-West side of Lewis Avenue and East of Slater Avenue, between Centre and Slater Avenue.

  The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment 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).

  Proposal: The applicant is proposing to add a second restaurant on the subject property.

  The subject property is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC-404) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-Law No. 1996-122 and No. 2012-060. Further amended by committee of adjustment decision A-56/96 and A-65/91.

  The applicant is requesting relief from permitted uses, number of seats and bus parking.

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - 5701 Lewis Ave

  Posting Dates

  5/2/2025 to 5/21/2025
• RESCHEDULED Notice of Public Meeting (AM- 2024-037) - Vacant Parcel adjacent to 2220 Stanley - Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment Combined Application

  Description

  Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have been submitted to permit 28 stacked townhouse dwellings with 38 parking spaces. Schedule 1 shows the details of the proposal.

  The Official Plan designation is Residential. An Official Plan Amendment is required for the increased density allowed on the site from 75 units per hectare to 109 units per hectare. The applicant is rezoning the subject property to a Residential Apartment 5D Density Zone (R5D) to allow for the use of the stack townhouses.

  Also, the proposal will require relief to the regulations for the reduction of the minimum lot frontage, reduction of the minimum rear yard depth, reduction of the minimum interior side yard width, a reduction of 1 required parking space, a reduction of the minimum aisle for a parking space, a reduction of the projection of fire escape into side and rear yard and a reduction of the minimum landscaped open area.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Meeting - May 27, 2025

  Posting Dates

  5/1/2025 to 5/28/2025
• CANCELLED - TO BE RESCHEDULED Notice of Public Meeting (AM- 2023-001) - City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to Consolidate Zoning By-Law No. 1538 (1958) (Crowland), part of By-law No. 395 (1966) (

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls is seeking to consolidate the Zoning By-laws for the former Townships of Crowland (1538) (1958), part of Willoughby (395) (1966) and Humberstone (70-69) into By-law 79-200, which governs the former Township of Stamford and the remainder of the City of Niagara Falls.

  To be rescheduled - New Notice Letter to be provided soon.

  Attachments

  Posting Dates

  4/25/2025 to 5/28/2025
• Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2024-028) 8055 - 8065 McLeod Road - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Combined Application

  Description

  An Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application has been submitted to permit the development of a residential development of a ten 10) storey apartment building consisting of 112 affordable housing units. An Official Plan Amendment is required to redesignate the Subject Lands to a SiteS pecific Residential designation to permit an apartment building over six (6) storeys in height.

  A Zoning By-law Amendment application is required to rezone the Subject Lands from a Transitional Residential Multiple (TRM) to a Residential Apartment 5F Density Zone with site specific provisions. The rear lands of the subject property will be rezoned to an Environmental Protection Area (EPA).

  The zoning departures include increase to the maximum height of a building, a reduction in the required parking, a reduction of the minimum landscape – open space area, and a reduction minimum amenity space for an apartment dwelling unit.

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

  Attachments

  • Public Meeting Notice - May 27, 2025. 8055 - 8065 McLeod Road

  Posting Dates

  4/25/2025 to 5/28/2025
• Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2025-004) 6665 McLeod Road, 6655 McLeod Road, 6645 McLeod Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

  Description

  A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to facilitate the development of 42 stacked townhouse dwelling units with 47 parking spaces.

  Schedule 1 (seen in Notice) shows the details of the proposed development.

  The subject lands are designated Residential, and located within the Mcleod Road Intensification Corridor in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. The Residential designation permits stacked townhouse dwellings and a density of 65-150 units per hectare in the Mcleod Road Intensification Corridor. The application proposes a density of 105 units per hectare, and as such, no Official Plan Amendment is required.

  The subject lands are currently zoned “Residential Low Density – Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4)” zone. The
  application proposes to rezone the property to a site specific R4 zone to permit a decreased lot area, front yard depth, rear yard depth interior side yard depth landscaped open space, amenity space, maneuvering aisle and reductions parking ratio.

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

  Attachments

  • Public Meeting Notice - May 27, 2025 -6665 MCLEOD RD 6655 MCLEOD RD 6645 MCLEOD RD

  Posting Dates

  4/25/2025 to 5/28/2025
• Notice of Construction - Contract# 2025-602-24 Calaguiro Estates Stormwater Pond

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls will be completing work at the Calaguiro Estates stormwater management facility on Domenic Crescent.  Please see the attached notice for more detailed information.  

  For further questions you may contact: 

  Eric Lallouet, Senior Project Manager

  Municipal Works - Engineering, City of Niagara Falls

  (905) 356-7521 ext. 4216

  [email protected]

  Attachments

  • Construction Notice - Calaguiro Stormwater Pond

  Posting Dates

  4/24/2025 to 7/31/2025
• Notice of Construction - Contract# 2025-634-25 Fireman's Park Lower Section

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls will be completing stormwater pond work and site grading at Fireman's Park, Lower Section commencing on April 15, 2025 until completion approximately July 2025 weather permitting.

  Due to the rough and muddy conditions during the construction by Centennial Construction,  the lower park will be CLOSED  to the public for safety.

  For further information you may contact -

  Eric Lallouet, Senior Project Manager

  Municipal Works, City of Niagara Falls

  4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON  L2E 6X5

  (905) 356-7521 ext. 4216

  [email protected]

  Attachments

  • Construction Notice - Fireman's Park Lower Section

  Posting Dates

  4/10/2025 to 7/31/2025
• Notice of Construction - Contract 2025-614-24 Stamford Green Drive

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls will be completing the watermain replacement and water service replacement, complete with all restorations on Stamford Green Drive (from St. Paul Ave. to St. Patrick Ave.) commencing on April 14, 2025 until completion approximately June 2025 weather permitting.

  Please anticipate one lane of traffic with the occasion road closure by Demar Construction Inc.  Notification of road closures will be provided in advance by the contractor.

  For further information you may contact 

  Steven Kizlan, Senior Project Manager, P.Eng.

  Municipal Works, City of Niagara Falls

  4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON  L2E 6X5

  (905) 356-7521 ext. 4288

  [email protected]

  Attachments

  • Construction Notice - Stamford Green Drive

  Posting Dates

  4/10/2025 to 6/30/2025
• Notice of Public Meeting (AM- 2024-029) - BLK A NE Corner of Garner Road and Angie Drive - Zoning By-Law Amendment Application

  Description

  A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to facilitate the development of a 6-storey apartment buildings containing 103 dwelling units including integrated ground-oriented townhouse units. Schedules 1 shows the details of the proposal.

  The property is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The application proposes to rezone the property to a site-specific Residential Apartment 5F Density (R5F) Zone to permit the proposed dwelling units and site-specific provisions.

  The subject property is designated Residential and Tourist Commercial in part, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. The Residential designation permits various residential uses, including standalone buildings, and a maximum density ranging from 75-100 units per hectare. The Official Plan designation is not proposed to be changed as a part of this application.

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

  Attachments

  • Revised Public Meeting Notice - May 6, 2025

  Posting Dates

  4/4/2025 to 5/7/2025
• Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2023-013 ) 9127 & 9515 Montrose Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

  Description

  A zoning by-law amendment application has been submitted to permit Prestige Employment/ Industrial uses on the subject lands and to recognize the existing uses of Parcels C and D by rezoning Parcels B, C, and D to a site specific Prestige Industrial (PI-XXX) zone, and to rezone a portion of Parcel C as Environmental Protection Area.

  Please see attached notice and Schedules 1, 2, and 3 that illustrate the details of the application’s proposed buildings.

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

  Attachments

  • Public Meeting Notice - 9127 & 9515 Montrose Road - May 6, 2025

  Posting Dates

  4/4/2025 to 5/7/2025
• Notice of Construction - Contract# 2025-501-19 Elm Street, Maple Street and Homewood Avenue

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls, has retained Alfidome Construction to complete a sewer separation, watermain replacement and full road reconstruction in this area (see attached notice for map view).  The work is scheduled to commence on or about April 21st, 2025 and will be continuous until completion, approximately late December 2025, weather permitting.

  For further information you may contact Eric Lallouet, Senior Project Manager, at 905-356-7521 ext 4216 or [email protected] .

  Attachments

  • Notice of Construction

  Posting Dates

  4/4/2025 to 12/31/2025
• Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2024-032) 7701 Lundy's Lane - Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment Combined Application

  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 203 units per hectare. The applicant proposes to convert the existing motel commercial building to 96 dwelling units and construct a 6 storey 42-unit apartment building. 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 to add the use of an apartment building, reduction to the minimum rear yard requirement, reduction to the exterior side yard requirement, increase the required height for the apartment building, and a reduction the required parking standard.

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

  Attachments

  • Public Meeting Notice - May 6, 2025

  Posting Dates

  4/3/2025 to 5/7/2025
• Notice of Construction - NS & T Trail

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls will be commencing construction of the NS&T Trail Phase 1 Development, Contract No. 2024-563-21,  from Kalar Road to Montrose Road & Meadowvale Drive to Drummond Road. A map illustrating the work areas are shown in the notice attached below. This contract will be carried out by Stevensville Lawn Service Inc.

  Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-April, with completion anticipated by mid-July. Please note that the actual start date will be dependent on weather and site conditions. To ensure public safety, the trail corridor will be fenced off and inaccessible for the duration of the project. Please see the notice for a QR code to scan for project updates.

  Attachments

  • Notice of Construction for the NS & T Project

  Posting Dates

  4/2/2025 to 7/20/2025
• Hydrant Flushing - 2025

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls fire hydrant flushing program begin on March, 24 2025, and continue on into the fall of 2025. This is performed as part of a scheduled preventative maintenance program to help maintain good water quality and to improve water flow in your neighbourhood. The flushing area has moved to the area bordered by TSR, QEW, 420 and Stanley AV (see map for further detail). If you reside in this area, you may notice a temporary decrease in your water pressure, and may experience discoloured water. If discolouration occurs, running a cold water tap closest to your water meter for a short period of time should alleviate the problem. Should you have any questions, concerns or persistent issues, please contact the Municipal Service Centre at 905-356-1355. The City’s Annual Water Report can be viewed online at www.niagarafalls.ca or in person at the Municipal Service Centre at 3200 Stanley Avenue.

  Attachments

  Posting Dates

  3/24/2025 to 6/30/2025
• Notice of Construction - Whirlpool Road from Stanley Avenue. to the OPG Power Canal

  Description

  NOTICE OF COMPLETE ROAD CLOSURE

  The City of Niagara Falls will be completing the road reconstruction, complete with all restorations on Whirlpool Road from Stanley Avenue to the OPG Power Canal. The work is scheduled to commence on February 27, 2025 and will be continuous until completion, approximately end of June 2025 weather permitting.

  For further information you may contact:

   

  Joe D’Agostino, C.E.T.

  Project Manager

  Municipal Works, Engineering

  City of Niagara Falls

  4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023

  Niagara Falls, ON  L2E 6X5

  (905) 356-7521 ext. 4319

  [email protected]

  Attachments

  Posting Dates

  1/27/2025 to 6/30/2025
• 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]

  Attachments

  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