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.
Development on James Stokes: virtual open house
Tuesday, April 20 at 6pm there is a virtual open house, hosted by the developer to learn about a proposal to develop lands north of James Stokes Court in the Kingview subdivision. (The latter is located north and east of the Heritage & Cultural Centre.) This is...
New Development Off Dew Street
On April 6 there is a Council Planning Meeting. There is only one agenda item: the application for a 4 semi-detached residential units an a condominium road to be created off Dew Street on the north side. As indicated in the report there was a public meeting for...
Gypsy Moth: the offense
In late summer 2020 many people remarked on how the canopy of trees was being eaten away by gypsy moths. Some tried to swat & capture the moths; and before that there was effort to trap the caterpillars on tree trunks. As we start to have warmer temperatures it...
Refreshed Community Improvement Plan
On Council March 29 agenda there is the proposed refreshed Community Improvement Plan (CIP). As expressed earlier when the draft was presented to Council in February I believe the CIP is "good" for King and I am very pleased with its evolution in terms of increasing...
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
On Council March 29 agenda there is a report recommending Council support for creation of a vaccination clinic at the Trisan Centre. I am thrilled that the prework has been done to enable it to be opened as early as April 6 or 12 pending vaccine supply. As reviewed...
Smart Boundary Adjustment on the ORM
On March 29 Council meeting there is a report for allowing implementation of a boundary adjustment. There was a public planning meeting for this initiative in November 2019; conclusion of that meeting was that more work needed to be done as the proposed solution did...
Developments in NW Nobleton
On Council March 29 agenda there is a report about two development applications in the northwest quadrant of Nobleton village. To read it and access all the appendices click here and scroll down to item 7.3. As indicated in the report that there is a serious...
Tribute (Nobleton)
On Council March 29 agenda there is a report about an development application in Nobleton village. To read it and access all the appendices click here and scroll down to item 7.4. It is for the land parcel originally held by the school board when the subdivision was...
Firm “No” to MZO’s NOT Meeting PPS
On March 29 Council agenda there is a staff report with a recommendation on the Township response to the proposed changes to the Planning Act regarding MZO's. I am totally in support of the recommendation. In December 2020 Council dealt with two requests from...
413 Resolution on Hwy 413
On March 29 Council agenda there is my proposed resolution regarding King Township's position on the GTA West Corridor, i.e. the 413. I am proposing that King Township i) withdraw its previously expressed support for a corridor, ii) oppose any and all advance...
Your 15 minute neighbourhood
York Region is developing new Regional Official Plan and is seeking your input about communities. Complete communities are walkable, well-connected neighbourhoods where you can access your favourite bakery, coffee shop, restaurant, local park and daily needs within a...
Kingbridge: new vision
Kingbridge has figured in the story of King Township for decades. The property was the venue for a Girl Guide Camp in the early 20th century. The Kofflers commissioned Arthur Erickson to build Canada's first world class spa facility; then it was re-purposed to a...
Recent Comments
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…
Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…
Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…
In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…