Welcome to my blog! MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings. I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged. I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions. Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important. I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.
Recent Posts
Sign Request by Vivo Avanti
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending denial of a sign variance request at Vivo Avanti (2124 King Road). The report provides good background as to why we have a sign by law dating from 2018-03 and why we do not want to deviate from this. I am supportive of the denial as approval would undermine the integrity and consistent application of the law sign bylaw. As always...
Hwy27/15th SDRD
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval to enter into a subdivision agreement with Nobleton 2715 Developments. This is a property located at the southeast corner of Hwy. 27 and the 15th Side Rd. An interesting “engineering” aspect of this development is that the Township has agreed to permit the construction of a subsurface stormwater management facility within the...
Dufferin Street Development
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan approval for the property where Somerville and Alpha Lumbar is located (13130 and 13176 Dufferin St.) The approvals are required to develop 353 residential units in multiple housing formats including 2 5 storey condominium apartments on Dufferin. As reviewed in the report some of the...
Interesting Presentations at Council June 1
At June 1 Council there are several presentations. Its definitely a Council meeting to tune in to hear what's happening in King! Some are very community oriented; specifically a report from CHATS which is truly one of my favourite service providers And we are going to hear about a new relationship between King and York University covered in a new memorandum of agreement. And there are...
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…