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
A different kind of development in King City
There is an open house of special interest to King City residents on Tuesday, May 7th 6-9 PM at the King City library. It is being hosted by the owners of land at the northwest corner of Dew Street and King Boulevard. They have submitted an application for a development at this site; specifically they are proposing to build 12 semi-detached and 27 townhouse dwelling units. The intent of the...
Wrong Place for Worthwhile Concept
There is a proposal to build an adult lifestyle condominium community on lands south of King Road and west of Mill Road (which is between 7th and 8th concessions.) As the proponent has already taken it to the OMB Council is being asked to establish its position on the matter at the Committee of Whole on April 22nd. Staff’s report (which you can read here) is thorough and comprehensive...
Update on Mary Lake Estates OMB hearing
The OMB hearing on the Mary Lake Estates development application did begin as scheduled on April 15th. As negotiations, consistent with the resolution passed by Council on March 25, were still active the session was very brief and concluded with decision to reconvene April 18th. In the period before the 18th negotiations were completed and the OMB was advised that things were progressing to...
Wildlife Services Proposal
King currently does not provide a service to residents for dealing with sick or injured wildlife. Recognizing that such a service has been requested by residents Staff did propose to introduce it in 2013 but Council did not agree to fund it (i.e. to include it in the budget.) Staff has now come back with a proposal for a pilot program which can be funded within the established Animal Control...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…