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Notice of Public Meeting Concerning 125 Stewart Boulevard

Notice of Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw 050-2014 for the City of Brockville and Notice of Application for Consent, 125 Stewart Boulevard, Brockville

File Numbers D09-035 and D14-081 (050-2014), B06/23, B07/23, and B08/23

Date of Public Meeting: Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Council Chambers, 1 King Street West, Brockville
Subject Property: 125 Stewart Boulevard
Owner: 2746382 Ontario Inc.
Applicant: Tomlyn Graovac, IN Engineering + Surveying
File Numbers: D09-035 and D14-081 (050-2014)

The Planning and Development Committee of the City of Brockville will be holding a Public Meeting to give the public an opportunity to make representations concerning proposed Amendments to the City of Brockville Official Plan and  Zoning Bylaw 050-2014.

Concurrently, Applications for Consent have been submitted respecting the same parcel to allow for the property to be severed into multiple lots. The Chief planning Officer will consider the applications for severance once there is a decision respecting the request for the amendments to Zoning Bylaw 050-2014.

Summary of Proposal:

Subject Property:

125 Stewart Boulevard, Brockville Shopping Centre

Description of Lands:

Part of Lot 12, Concession 1, and Part of Lots 5 and 6, Plan 238, City of Brockville.

Proposal for the Land:

The proposal addresses the redevelopment of the Brockville Shopping Centre. The proposed amendments will, if approved, permit the property to be subdivided and redeveloped to accommodate a mix of commercial and residential uses on each property.

Proposed Official Plan Change:

Amend the current Site Specific Policy Area that reads “In addition to the other uses already permitted through the “Mixed Use and Commercial Area” policies contained in this Plan, 125 Stewart Boulevard shall be permitted residential uses on the ground floor without the requirement to meet a minimum ground floor height of 4.5 metres as it relates to the residential units only, and to allow a maximum building height of 12 storeys” and amend it to remove the reference to “125 Stewart Boulevard” and allow it to be applied to all the lands under this application upon severance.

Current Zoning:

MC-2 Mixed Use Corridor Special Exception Zone.

Proposed Zoning:

All Proposed Parcels:

Amend the current MC-2 Mixed Use Corridor Special Exception Zone and create a new MC-3 Zone, MC-4 Zone, and an MC-5 Zone to permit the following:

    • Permission for 100% of the ground floor to be used for residential and/or commercial.
    • Reduction to the minimum required amenity space of 50% per bedroom type.
    • A Reduction to the minimum required children’s play area size from 2.5m2 per unit to 1.75m2 per unit.
    • A Reduction to the minimum parking required per Apartment Unit from 1.1 spaces to 0.8 spaces.

Requests specific to each new proposed parcel:

Retained Lands: Current Mall Property, Amended MC-2 Zone to permit the following:

    • Establish a parking ratio of 3.75 spaces per 100.0 m2 for all commercial uses except for a medical office requiring 1.0 space per 30.0 m2, and a Commercial Recreation Establishment at a rate of 1.0 space per 40.0 m2.
    • Establish a maximum allowable height of 36.0 metres.
    • A Reduction to the minimum rear yard from 6.0 metres to 2.6 metres.

Proposed Severance #1: Rear Parking Area (File B06/23). Rezone from MC-2 Zone to a new MC-Special Exception Zone to:

    • Establish a parking ratio of 2.5 spaces per 100.0 m2 for all commercial uses except for a clinic and medical office requiring 1.0 space per 30.0 m2.
    • Establish a maximum allowable height of 36.0 metres.
    • A reduction to the minimum lot frontage required from 15.0 metres to 13.6 metres.
    • Reduction to the minimum landscaped open space required from 10.0% to 7.0%.

Proposed Severance #2: Current Beer Store Lands (File B07/23). Rezone from MC-2 Zone to a new MC-Special Exception Zone to:

    • Establish a parking ratio of 3.75 spaces per 100.0 m2 for all commercial uses.
    • Establish a maximum building height of 27.0 metres.
    • A Reduction to the minimum landscaped open space required from 10.0% to 0.0%.
    • A Reduction to the minimum rear yard from 6.0 metres to 5.3 metres.

Proposed Severance #3: Currently Dairy Queen and Great Canadian Oil Changers (File B08/23). Rezone from MC-2 Zone to a new MC-Special Exception Zone to:

    • Establish a parking ratio of 3.75 spaces per 100.0 m2 for all commercial uses.
    • Establish a maximum building height of 27.0 metres.
    • Reduction to the minimum landscaped open space required from 10.0% to 0.0%.

The subject lands are the subject of concurrent applications for Amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw 050-2014, as well as applications for consent to sever.

Additional information pertaining to the proposed Amendment can be found:

All public comments concerning the proposed amendments shall be heard by the Planning and Development Committee at this Public Meeting. Any person may attend this public meeting and make written or oral representations in support of, or opposition to, the proposed amendments.  Written submissions from persons not attending the meeting should be received by the Director of Economic and Development Services, City Hall, One King Street West, P.O. Box 5000, Brockville, Ontario K6V 7A5, or through email at circulations@brockville.com by 24 January 2024.

Please note: Personal information is collected pursuant to Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. Comments and opinion submitted on these matters become part of the public record and may be viewed by the general public; and may be published in a Planning Report and Council Agenda. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, City of Brockville located at 1 King Street West, Brockville, Ontario K6V 7A5 Telephone: 613-342-8772 extension 4431.

Written requests for notification of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan and/or Zoning Bylaw Amendments, or of the refusal of the request, must be made to the Director of Economic and Development Services for the City of Brockville at the address provided above.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Brockville before decisions are granted respecting the proposed amendments, the person or public body:

  • is not entitled to appeal the decision of the City of Brockville to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and
  • may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Further information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Planning Department at 613-342-8772 extension 4463; or email: planning@brockville.com; quoting file numbers D09-35 and D14-081 (050-2014) in all submissions or queries.

Dated the 28th day of December 2023
Sheena Earl, City Clerk
City of Brockville

Notice of Public Meeting Concerning 3064 and 3076 Parkedale Avenue

Notice of Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw 050-2014 for the City of Brockville, 3064 and 3076 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville

File Numbers D09-34 and D14-080 (050-2014), B06/23, B07/23, and B08/23

Date of Public Meeting: Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Council Chambers, 1 King Street West, Brockville
Subject Property: 3064 and 3076 Parkedale Avenue
Owner: Wellings of Brockville Inc.
File Numbers: D09-35 and D14-080 (050-2014)

The Planning and Operations Committee of the City of Brockville will be holding a Public Meeting to give the public an opportunity to make representations concerning proposed Amendments to the City of Brockville Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw 050-2014.

Summary of Proposal:

Subject Property:

Wellings of Brockville, Parkedale Avenue

Description of Lands:

Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 2, as in LR75473, LR70508 and LR45123; Brockville, being Parts 1, 2 and 3 on 28R-12601, and Parts 1 and 2 on 28R-15582.

Proposal for the Lands:

The proposal is to construct Phase 2 of a townhouse complex (one and two bedroom units) centred around a community clubhouse.  Construction of Phase 1 has already commenced and provides a series of private streets and walking trails, linking outdoor amenity areas and greenspaces to the surrounding area.

Proposed Official Plan Change:

Change from “Mixed Use and Commercial Area”, within the “Mixed Use Node”, in part, “Corridor Commercial Area”, in part, and “Parks and Open Space Area”, in part, subject to “Source Water Protection Considerations”, to “Neighbourhood Development Area”, in part, and “Parks and Open Space Area”, in part, subject to “Source Water Protection Considerations”.

Proposed Zoning Change:

Change from “H4-C3 – General Commercial Arterial Zone”, in part, “EP – Environmental Protection Zone”, in part, “EP-1 – Environmental Protection Zone”, in part, and “R4-23-General Residential Special Exception Zone, in part, subject to “Source Water Protection Considerations”, to “R4-23–General Residential Special Exception Zone”, in part, “EP – Environmental Protection Zone”, in part, “EP-1 – Environmental Protection Zone”, in part, subject to “Source Water Protection Considerations”.

The subject lands are the subject of concurrent applications for Amendment to the Official Plan for the City of Brockville and for Amendment to City of Brockville Zoning Bylaw 050-2014, as amended. They are also subject to a current Site Plan Control Application under file number D11-466.

Additional information pertaining to the proposed Amendment can be found:

All public comments concerning the proposed amendments shall be heard by the Planning and Development Committee at this Public Meeting. Any person may attend this public meeting and make written or oral representations either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed Amendments.  Written submissions from persons not attending the meeting should be received by the Director of Economic and Development Services, City Hall, One King Street West, P.O. Box 5000, Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7A5, or by email to circulations@brockville.com, by 24 January 2024.

Please note: Personal information is collected pursuant to Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. Comments and opinion submitted on these matters become part of the public record and may be viewed by the general public; and may be published in a Planning Report and Council Agenda. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, City of Brockville located at 1 King Street West, Brockville, Ontario K6V 7A5 Telephone 613-342-8772.

Written requests for notification of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan and/or Zoning Bylaw Amendment, or refusal of the request, must be made to the Director of Economic and Development Services for the City of Brockville at the address provided above.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Brockville before decisions are granted respecting the proposed amendments, the person or public body:

  • is not entitled to appeal the decisions of the City of Brockville to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and
  • may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Planning Department at 613-342-8772, extension 4463; or email: planning@brockville.com; quoting file Numbers D09-34 and D14-080(050-2014) in all submissions or queries.

Dated the 28th day of December 2023
Sheena Earl, City Clerk
City of Brockville

Notice of Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw for 86 John Street

Notice of Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 050-2014 for the City of Brockville

File Number D14-077

Date of Public Meeting: Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: City Hall, 1 King Street West, Brockville
Subject Property: 86 John Street
Owner: Mirabel Financial Inc.
Applicant: David Nanton, Fotenn Planning + Design
File Numbers: Zoning Amendment File Number D14-077 (050-2014)

The Planning and Development Committee of the City of Brockville will be holding a second Public Meeting to give the public an opportunity to make representations concerning proposed Amendments to the City of Brockville Zoning Bylaw 050-2014.

1. Zoning Amendment File Number D14-077

Subject Property:

86 John Street

Owner:

Mirabel Financial Inc.

Applicant:

David Nanton, Fotenn Planning + Design

Description of Lands:

Located on the northwest corner of James Street West and John Street

Proposed Zone Change:

Change from “R4-General Residential” subject to “Source Water Protection” considerations, to an “R4-XX General Residential Special Exception Zone” subject to “Source Water Protection” considerations to permit a “Maisonette Dwelling” containing 4-dwelling units of which 50% of the units can be rented in a co-living arrangement. The proposed Special Exceptions are as follows:

    1. Reduction to the Minimum Lot Frontage from 25.0m to 12.0m.
    2. Reduction to the Minimum Lot Area from 1,000.0m2 to 275.0m2.
    3. Recognize the existing Front Yard Setback of 0.0 meters.
    4. Recognize the existing Exterior Side Yard Setback of 0.0 meters.
    5. Recognize the existing Interior Side Yard Setback of 0.0 meters.
    6. Recognize the existing Rear Yard Setback of 0.0 meters.
    7. Reduction to the Minimum Landscaped Open Space from 30% to 18%.
    8. Reduction to the Minimum Amenity Space from 155.0m2 to 16.0m2
    9. Reduction to the Minimum Number of Parking Spaces required from 5.0 spaces to 0 spaces.

The applicant is also proposing a new definition for a “Co-living unit” as Zoning Bylaw 050-2014 does not currently define this type of arrangement. The definition is proposed as follows:

“A Co-Living Unit means the use a building intended for residential accommodation where private bedrooms and/or living spaces share the use of one common kitchen and may share common washroom facilities or living spaces.”

The total number of bedrooms proposed are as follows:

    • Level 1: 1 (3-bedroom Unit)
    • Level 2: 1 (6-bedroom Unit)
    • Level 3: 2 (3-bedroom Units (Existing))

Additional information pertaining to the proposed Amendment can be found:

Any person may attend this public meeting and make written or oral representations in support of, or opposition to, the proposed amendments.  Written submissions from persons not attending the meeting should be received by the Director of Economic and Development Services, City Hall, One King Street West, P.O. Box 5000, Brockville, Ontario K6V 7A5, or through email at circulations@brockville.com by 24 January 2024.

Please note: Personal information is collected pursuant to Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. Comments and opinion submitted on these matters become part of the public record and may be viewed by the general public; and may be published in a Planning Report and Council Agenda. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, City of Brockville located at 1 King Street West, Brockville, Ontario K6V 7A5 Telephone: 613-342-8772 extension 4431.

Written requests for notification of the adoption of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments, or of the refusal of the request, must be made to the Director of Economic and Development Services for the City of Brockville at the address provided above.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Brockville before a decision is rendered respecting the proposed amendments, the person or public body:

  • is not entitled to appeal the decision of the City of Brockville to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and
  • may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Further information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Planning Department at 613-342-8772 extension 4463; or email: planning@brockville.com; quoting file number D14-077 (050-2014) in all submissions or queries.

Dated the 28th day of December 2023
Sheena Earl, City Clerk
City of Brockville

Brockville History Books available by donation of a non-perishable food item

On Wednesday December 20th and Thursday December 21st the City of Brockville will be making “The Story of Brockville” books by Glenn J. Lockwood available to the public. The City of Brockville published the book in 2006 and a quantity has been kept in storage for several years, but we have recently been required to relocate the books.

We would prefer that the books are in people’s homes instead of another storage room and would like to offer them to the public.

To pick up your copy, bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the west side of City Hall between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm (or until supplies run out). Please access Market Street West from Water Street to keep traffic moving easily in and out of the drop off zone.

No parking signs have been set up in the angled-parking top four spaces to facilitate the pick up and drop off during this giveaway so you can pull right in to get your book.

Brockville City Council and Brockville City Staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and hope that you will enjoy having these books on your bookshelves for years to come.

Quick Facts:

  • Where: Market Street West beside City Hall (please approach from Water Street)
  • When: December 20 & 21 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (while supplies last)
  • Please bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Food Bank in exchange for your free copy

 

Homelessness Update from United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Collaborative Partnerships aim to Support Homelessness in the United Counties

Homelessness continues to be a challenging reality in our region. As the weather gets colder, the Counties remain committed to effectively responding to homelessness in our communities. All Members of Counties Council, along with the Mayors of the City of Brockville, Town of Gananoque, and the Town of Prescott, form the Leeds and Grenville Joint Services Committee (JSC). The Committee is responsible for decisions regarding Community and Social Services, which includes Ontario Works, Homelessness, Social Housing and Children’s Services. JSC Chair, Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, said, “The factors contributing to homelessness are diverse and complex; helping our most vulnerable requires community conversation and engagement amongst all sectors to ensure an end to homelessness in Leeds and Grenville.”

Mayor Smith-Gatcke noted “the Committee’s priority is to support initiatives which not only end homelessness but prevent it from occurring in the first place.” The Joint Services Committee has supported several initiatives and programs to address homelessness. In 2023, these initiatives and programs assisted 158 individuals in obtaining housing, reduced chronic homelessness by 13%, and created 26 new supportive housing spaces. A total of $578,000 in direct payments were provided to individuals and families to end or reduce homelessness this past year. The Counties also provided $1,585,860 to partner agencies across Leeds and Grenville in 2023.

The United Counties is committed to working with and investing available resources through our Homelessness Prevention Program funding to support long-term solutions to homelessness in our communities, while also recognizing the elevated levels of homelessness in the City of Brockville. Brockville’s Mayor, Matt Wren, said “the United Counties, and my colleague members of the JSC have identified there is a concentration of homelessness in the City of Brockville. The United Counties have provided extensive supports directly and through a number of agencies including, but not limited to, access to food, temporary shelter, health support, supportive housing, outreach and rental subsidies and have assisted 158 individuals to obtain housing in 2023.” Mayor Wren added “Brockville is a community that shares great concern about our homeless population and together as various levels of government, agencies and citizens we are working to make a difference.”

The JSC and Counties’ staff have developed a robust program to ensure our homeless population is offered opportunities for engagement and support. The Community and Social Services Division of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is currently in the process of developing a three-year Homelessness Prevention Strategy. Once completed, this document will serve to inform the public of the Counties’ long-term approach to addressing homelessness across Leeds and Grenville. Through continued cooperation with member and partner municipalities, the Counties continues to explore new opportunities for collaboration to offer a broad range of supports and assistance for individuals in need.

For more information, contact the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Community and Social Services: https://www.leedsgrenville.com/en/services/homelessness.aspx

Holiday Municipal Service Updates

City of Brockville council and staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! City facilities and services will be impacted over the holidays. Please consult the schedule below.

  1. 2023 Holiday Closures

Municipal offices hours are as follows:

Friday Dec. 22nd   8:00 am to 11:30 am

Monday Dec. 25th – Closed

Tuesday Dec. 26th – Closed

Wed. 27 & Thurs. 28 – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Friday Dec 29th – 8:00 am to 11:30 am

Monday Jan. 1st – Closed

Municipal Works can always be reached at 613-342-8772

 

  1. Brockville Transit Services

Please note that Brockville Transit will not be operating on Christmas Day, Boxing Day nor New Year’s Day.
Brockville Transit will run regular hours all other days. https://brockville.com/transit

 

  1. Waste and Recycling Collection

There will be no collection Monday December 25th nor Boxing Day, December 26th, therefore, collection the week of Dec 25th to 30th, will be moved two days past your regular pickup day.

There will be no collection New Year’s Day, January 1st. Collection the week of January 1st to 5th, will be moved to the following day of your regular pickup day.

Please refer to the Waste Collection Calendar and Information Guide for collection dates.

Winter Collection

The winter months can be challenging for your waste and recycling collector. Following the suggestions below can make their job easier, safer, more efficient, and will reduce late and missed collection:

    • Place your waste at the end of your cleared driveway or shoveled out part of the boulevard.
    • Waste should not be placed on the road or sidewalk as it creates a hazard for pedestrians and snow plow operators.
    • Don’t leave your waste on your front lawn, steps, against your house, on top of or behind snowbanks, away from the curb, or where it cannot be accessed by the collectors without difficulty.

Please consider that the collectors are coming from the roadside and place waste where it can easily be accessed without the collectors having to climb through snow or leave the roadside and go onto your property. Your waste may be left behind if it cannot be safely and easily accessed.

 

  1. Christmas Tree Collection

The City of Brockville collects natural Christmas trees once a year for one week in January. 2024 Christmas tree collection will take place during the week of January 8th to 11th.

Please place your natural Christmas trees out by 7:00 am on the same day as your recycling and garbage collection date during that week. Be sure to remove all decorations, tinsel, and tree bags or it will be left behind. No artificial trees please. To prevent Christmas Trees from being left behind, please ensure that they are not on top of a snowbank or frozen into a snowbank. This helps us collect the Christmas trees in a time efficient manner. Please refer to the Waste Collection Calendar and Information Guide for collection dates.

Get the app. Take all of the guess work out of collection updates and have them sent directly to your mobile device: https://brockville.com/city-services/solidwaste/#recycle-coach-app

 

  1. New Year’s Levee

Mayor Matt Wren & Members of Council Invite all Citizens to the traditional New Year’s Levee on Monday January 1, 2024, 12 noon to 2:00 pm at the Brockville Arts Centre, 235 King Street West, Brockville, Ontario.  Refreshments Available and All are Welcome.

 

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Woolworths Property Development

The City of Brockville is happy to share a significant update about a project that the community has been very interested in, and very patiently awaiting.

Mayor Matt Wren and Josh Gibson, Managing Partner of the Caber Group of Companies, shared Caber’s plans around a transformational investment in our community, specifically in Downtown Brockville.

The project represents one of the largest ever construction projects to occur on our city’s main street, and a development that truly stands to set our Downtown Core on a new trajectory.

“I feel that our news today about the redevelopment of the property formerly known as Woolworths will compliment other recent investments like the adjacent 48 King West luxury suites and move the needle forward tremendously.” Said Mayor Wren. He went on to say; “I want to commend the members of Council from the last term for the unanimous decision to embark on this journey. It was a decision we reached together and that everyone supported, and I believe that is significant.”

In the subject property redevelopment, the City knew that the street front, as per zoning requirements for Downtown Brockville, would be commercial space with a desire for housing to be included in keeping with one of the City’s strategic goals of getting more people living downtown.

The community also wanted to ensure the historic ambiance of our downtown core was respected in the design – even though it would be replacing what would have been at the time of its build, a very contemporary façade. Other priorities included off-street parking and other professional spaces.

Caber Group is submitting its Planning application and we’re ready to commence the public process that will see this project move forward. This will include a statutory Public Meeting early in the New Year, as early as February, and staff bringing a recommendation to Council surrounding Caber’s application in the following weeks. During that process there is opportunity for members of the public to submit comments and ask questions.

Josh Gibson, Managing Partner of the Caber Group of Companies shared;
“Today, Caber Group and our design partners at IDEA Integrated Design and Linebox Studios are happy to announce that we have submitted our Site Plan Application for the redevelopment of 36 King West. While there is still much work to do, we recognize that this is a significant milestone and one that the City and its residents have been anticipating for quite some time. We look forward to the public consultation process and remain committed to delivering this exciting project that will bring much needed housing to downtown and restore the heritage feel of the streetscape.”

Redevelopment in our historical downtown core is essential for preserving cultural heritage, stimulating economic growth, fostering community identity, and creating a sustainable and vibrant environment. It requires a careful balance between modernization and preservation to ensure the longevity and relevance of the downtown area.

At today’s 2pm announcement, Mayor Wren stated, “Thank you to those who’ve gotten us here today. For your courage, your imagination and your vision as I believe this will truly be a game changer for our City, for our Downtown core, and for the many small businesses who rely on us to create an environment where businesses can succeed”

Information about public meetings will be shared on www.brockville.com and on our CivicWeb.

Planned Temporary Traffic Disruption Notice for Rotary Santa Claus Parade and River of Lights at Blockhouse

T’is the Season!

Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., King Street – North Augusta Road to Edward Street. All intersections on King Street from North Augusta Road to Edward Street will be closed to traffic for the Santa Claus Parade.

Only emergency services vehicles and local traffic will be permitted in this location. Detours will be in place. The City of Brockville asks that drivers always respect the posted construction signage. Delays can be expected. The travelling public is encouraged to use alternate routes. You are also reminded that the businesses within the detour zones remain open for business and the many business owners would be happy to serve you.

Blockhouse Island Parkway will be closed nightly, 11:15pm to 6:30am November 19 2023 – January 5 2024  for the River of Lights. 

 

Highway 401 Brockville – Transportation Environmental Study Report

Transportation Environmental Study Report
30-Day Review Period:

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has undertaken a Planning, Preliminary Design, and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for Highway 401 from 2 km west of Stewart Boulevard to 750 m east of North Augusta Road (about 4.5 km), within the City of Brockville. The purpose of this study was to develop a Recommended Plan for the rehabilitation and/or replacement of five structures; determine the long-term plans for the Stewart Boulevard and North Augusta Road interchanges, and establish the footprint for interim six lanes and ultimate eight lanes of Highway 401 within the City of Brockville.

A summary of the study process, including the identification and evaluation of alternatives, the Recommended Plan, anticipated environmental impacts, proposed mitigation measures, and consultation activities carried out as part of this study, has been documented within a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR). The TESR is available for public comment between November 22 and December 22, 2023. The TESR is available on the study website (www.highway401brockville.ca), and can be reviewed in person at the following locations:

City of Brockville – City Hall
1 King Street West
Mon – Fri: 8 AM to 4 PM

Brockville Public Library
23 Buell Street
Tues – Thurs : 10 AM to 7 PM
Fri – Sat : 10 AM to 5 PM

Comments:

Interested persons may provide written comments to our study team by December 22, 2023. All comments and concerns can be sent directly to either of the following study team members:

Mr. Gregg Cooke, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
200-835 Paramount Drive
Stoney Creek ON L8J 0B4
Tel: (289) 439-9630
comments@highway401brockville.ca

Mr. David Brake
Senior Project Manager
Ministry of Transportation
Capital Planning and Program Development East
1355 John Counter Boulevard, Postal Bag 4000
Kingston ON K7L 5A3
Tel: 613-893-3031
Toll Free: 1-800-267-0295
comments@highway401brockville.ca

In addition, a request may be made to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester’s contact information and full name.

Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for additional conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive environmental assessment), how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request.
The request should be sent in writing or by email to the following as well as to the project contacts above:

Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director
Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor
Toronto, ON M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Compost Site Dates Extended by Two Weeks

Curbside leaf collection will be completed during the week of November 13 to November 18th.

Gord Watts Municipal compost site has extended their opening hours for two additional weeks for drop off.

Hours:

Monday to Friday 12pm to 5pm

Saturday 10am to 3pm

The site will close Friday December 8th, 2023 for the season.

Leaves and brush may be brought to the Gord Watts Compost Site at 251 North Augusta Road. Leaves are free to drop off, but a small fee applies to brush. Please note that plastic bags are not permitted for leaf collection. Leaves must be in paper bags or reusable containers only. Please ensure that no garbage or brush is included. Compost site hours and rates are available in the waste collection calendar.

Stay informed about Brockville’s waste and recycling program, including holiday collection changes, event reminders and more. Search “recycle coach” in the App store.

More information can be found here: https://brockville.com/city-services/solidwaste/#leaf-yard-compost

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