News and Updates in King Township

I use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the Council table as well as tell you about events happening in the Township which are of interest.

Mansions of King

On June 2nd Council agenda there is a report regarding the development referred to as Mansions of King (north of king Rd./east of Jane St.)  The property owner has made an application to  revise the draft approved plan of subdivision and to make a zoning bylaw...

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Micro Distillery at 1600 Graham SDRD

On June 2nd Council agenda there is a report regarding an application for a zoning bylaw amendment for 1600 Graham Sideroad. The amendment is being requested to enable an accessory building to be used for a micro distillery, on-farm shop and cafe, and office...

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Severance on Humber Valley Crescent

On June 2nd Council agenda there is a staff report presenting an application for amendments to the Official Plan and the King City & Schomberg urban zoning bylaw. The purpose of these amendments is to enable a severance at 117 Humber Valley Crescent. The one...

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Bill 5 Must Be Stopped

If you have not already written your MPP to express your opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy, please do so.   It's important that the elected officials understand that their constituents do not believe that the way to protect Ontario is to...

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New On Farm Diversified on HWY 27

On May 26 Council agenda there is a recommendation to approve a zoning bylaw amendment to enable an agricultural event venue on a property on Hwy. 27. As reviewed in the report the application has been deemed to be “on farm diversified use.” The specifics of the plan...

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Finance Reports

On May 26 Council agenda there are 7 reports from Finance. I suggest you look at the council agenda to see which ones interest you; as indicated in the various reports these reports are required and once reviewed at Council they will be published on the website. I...

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Presentations at May 12 Council

At the beginning of the May 12th council meeting there are two very interesting presentations Altaf Stationwala, President & CEO, Mackenzie Health       Re: Mackenzie Health Annual Update Michael Braithwaite, Blue Door       Re: The Housing for All Land...

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Strong Mayor Powers

On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report detailing how the new “strong mayor powers” function. On May 1 these new powers have been granted to a total of 170 municipalities in Ontario. I can hardly write about this as where does one begin?   It is so...

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MCFAs in Nobleton

On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report for Nobleton Municipal Capital Facility Agreements (MCFA).  There are to be two: one between the Township and two developers who have projects underway in Nobleton and  one between the Township and another developer...

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Mansions of King Extension

On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending extension to draft approval of Mansions of King. As reviewed in the report the landowner has requested to extend the draft plan approval for a period of three years which would take it to May 12, 2028. ...

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ELECTION DAY!

Monday, April 28th is your opportunity to vote for whom you want to represent you in Ottawa. Please do not ignore this important election. Go and vote if you have not done so already.

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  2. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  3. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  4. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  5. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  6. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…

  7. So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…

  8. I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…