Local Development
Reaching out to Amazon and HR REIT
JCRA has received a contact name to whom residents can e-mail concerns and feedback on the Amazon facility: Mr. Benjamin Clare, Senior Land Use Planner, McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers can be reached at: b.clare@mcintoshperry.com McIntosh Perry Consulting...
Lakeshore Construction Update
Work is progressing and things are being finished! Each week brings us closer to a full opening. For details, and to sign up for the weekly newsletter sent directly to your inbox, go to...
What To Do About Those Gypsy Moths!
Gypsy moths are destructive pests that appear in late July – August. We are fortunate in southeast Oakville to have a wonderful tree canopy – in our many parks, trails, and our own backyards. For the benefit and enjoyment of both present and future generations, we...
Town Responses to questions on Amazon facility
Town Planning staff have provided responses to additional questions submitted by JCRA in July, as well as responses to questions submitted by individual residents also in July. Both response documents are attached to this email. All town responses and comments are in...
Amazon “Last Mile Delivery Station” – 2175 Cornwall Road Site Plan Application
A Site Plan Application (SPA) has been submitted to the Town by H&R REIT, property owner of 2175 Cornwall Rd for site changes to accommodate a delivery operation for their tenant, Amazon. The property has E2 Zoning and Town Planning staff have advised that the...
Public Consultation on new Maintenance of Vacant Properties By-law
The Town is conducting a review of its property maintenance regulations through a new Maintenance of Vacant Properties By-law. They are seeking public input as to what those regulations should look like. The consultation will take place Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 - 8:00...
Public Consultation on Community Mobile Signs
The Town is holding a review and public consultation on the location and number of Community Mobile signs in each Ward on Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Town Hall, Palermo Room. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can send your feedback to...
Chisholm School Lands – Update
The former Chisholm school land (165 Charnwood Drive) purchase has been completed and a development sign has been posted on the property. Green Park Group has named the development the Georgian Estate Collection. Also attached special provisions (below), for this...
Residents Guide to the Committee of Adjustment (COA) and “Minor Variances” – By John Canham (TCRA)
We are pleased to share John Canham’s guide to the Committee of Adjustment. Over the past 16 months we have been working with TCRA, CMGRA and Oakville Lakeside to bring forward concerns regarding how the Town planners and the Committee of Adjustment address variance...
A Report on the Community Impact of the Oakville Hospital Move
In July of this year we circulated to our members a Family Health Hub Survey developed by the Oakville Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, OTMH Site. The purpose of the survey was (1) to assess what effect the OTMH move will have on residents living in South-Central and...