Local Development
New submissions from H&R REIT for the proposed Amazon facility
New submissions from H&R REIT for their Site Plan Application have just been posted on the Town’s website, including updated Traffic and Noise studies and a Canopy Cover Plan. You can view all new documents on the town’s website here. JCRA is currently...
Minister of Municipal Affairs declines H&R REIT’s request to remove provincial land regulations at 2175 Cornwall Rd
At JCRA's 2020 Annual Meeting, held on October 21, our MPP Stephen Crawford advised residents that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing had informed H&R REIT and Amazon earlier in the day, that due to concerns raised with regard to negative impacts on...
Restrict expansion and future development at 2175 Cornwall Rd, location of proposed Amazon facility
JCRA has sent a second letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to the Proposed Amendments to provincial regulations requested by HR REIT for their 2175 Cornwall Rd. property. We are asking that both of these amendments be declined because...
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...