Notice of Public Meeting / Public Hearing - September 2nd, 2025

Description of the Proposal:

Severance Consent Application B17/2025, proposes to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately 0.81 hectares (2 acres) containing the existing residential dwelling and barn.

The retained portion, being approximately 39.66 hectares (98 acres), contains an existing agricultural outbuilding (drive shed) and vacant land.

Zoning Amendment Application C08/2025 has been submitted in conjunction with this application.

Description of the Proposal:

Subsequent to Severance Consent Application B17/2025, the purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to recognize the creation of one (1) new parcel, being approximately 0.81 hectares (2.0 acres) containing an existing residential dwelling and barn.  The current zoning of the subject lands is the Rural (RU) Zone, Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, and Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Zone.

The proposed zoning for the severed portion, being approximately 0.81 hectares (2 acres), containing the existing residential dwelling and barn, will be the Rural Residential (RR) Zone and the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone.

The zoning for the retained portion, being approximately 39.66 hectares (98 acres) with an existing agricultural outbuilding (drive shed), will be rezoned to the Rural Exception TH-105-95 (RU TH-105-95), Environmental Protection (EP) and Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Zones.  The Exception to the Rural Zoning will acknowledge the reduced lot frontage within the Rural Zone.  All Environmental Protection (EP) and Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Zoning will remain in place.

Description of the Proposal:

Severance Consent Application B18/2025, proposes to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately 37.78 hectares (93.35 acres) of vacant land for agricultural purposes only.

The retained portion, being approximately 23.53 hectares (58.14 acres) contains an existing residential dwelling, barn and agricultural accessory buildings.

Zoning Amendment Application C10/2025 has been submitted in conjunction with this application.

Description of the Proposal:

Subsequent to Severance Consent Application B18/2025, the purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to recognize the creation of one (1) new parcel, being approximately 37.78 hectares (93.35 acres) of vacant land.  The current zoning of the subject lands is the Agricultural (A) Zone, Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, and Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Zone.  

The proposed zoning for the severed portion of Severance Consent Application B18/2025 (vacant land) will be the Agricultural Exception TH-105-96 (TH-105-96) Zoning, in which no residential building permit(s) will be issued for this parcel of land.  All Environmental Protection (EP) and Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Zoning will remain in place.

The proposed zoning for the retained portion of Severance Consent Application B18/2025 (existing residential dwelling and agricultural accessory buildings) will be the Agricultural Exception TH-105-97 (A TH-105-97) Zoning, to acknowledge the reduced lot size within the Agricultural zoning.  All Environmental Protection (EP) and Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Zoning will remain in place.

Description of the Proposal:

The applicant is proposing a medium-density residential development at 192 Front Street West in Hastings. Although the application was initially submitted in October 2023, it was deemed incomplete pending several required studies. Staff have now reviewed the updated submission, which includes an archaeological assessment and a revised stormwater management report, and consider the application ready to proceed to the draft approval stage.

Applications for a Plan of Condominium follow the same process as a Plan of Subdivision. Draft approval is necessary for the applicant to move forward with servicing and other conditions that will be required before development can begin. This draft approval will be valid for a period two years, with the option for extension upon request. Once all conditions are satisfied, a Subdivision Agreement can be registered on the property to enable lot creation and allow development to begin.

The proposed development includes 20 row townhomes and 4 semi-detached units, accessed via a new internal road connecting to Front Street and ending in a hammerhead turnaround for County Waste Services. The road and common areas will be maintained by a Condominium Corporation. The townhomes will be arranged in two clusters along the road, with the semi-detached units located at the end. A shared amenity space with water access is planned behind the semi-detached units, accessible via a pathway and staircase between the two buildings.