Month: June 2023

At tonight’s Council meeting council considered the Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment – Canadian Condominium – 272 Ridge Road South – Wendy McGaeghan and Patrick McGaeghan – Owners – Culture Developments Inc. / 5038257 Ontario Inc. (Craig Devries) – Agent. This proposed draft plan of subdivision was approved with two amendments moved by myself and supported by the majority of Council. The amendments included adding that no Short Term Rentals (STR) be allowed in this subdivision and no roof top patio’s or amenity space be allowed on the upper levels of this proposal. To review the proposal that council considered visit https://pub-forterie.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=256 

To view the recording of the meeting click here

Today, I was pleased to participate in the 2nd annual Fort Erie Pride celebrations at Fort Erie Town Hall. Events started at 12noon and ended with a concert happening all day with concert (Simply Hip) starting at 8:30pm at the Fort Erie Leasureplex.

Be you! Be Proud! This is why I am proud to call Fort Erie, home. A place where we welcome and celebrate and appreciate our diversity.

On Monday June 26th 2023 Council will be considering the Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment – Canadian Condominium – 272 Ridge Road South – Wendy McGaeghan and Patrick McGaeghan – Owners – Culture Developments Inc. / 5038257 Ontario Inc. (Craig Devries) – Agent

• Resolution:That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law No. 129-90 as detailed in Report No. PDS-48-2023 for the lands known as 272 Ridge Road South, and furtherThat: Council approves the Canadiana Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium dated May 13, 2022, showing 3 blocks for a total of 18 block townhouse dwellings as Appendix “2” of Report No. PDS-48-2023, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13 and the Regulations thereunder, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-48-2023, and furtherThat: Council directs staff to circulate the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-48-2023 to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, and furtherThat: Council directs Staff to submit the necessary by-law.

To read the full report please visit https://pub-forterie.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=256 Questions to be addressed to Town of Fort Erie Planner Daryl Vander Veen Intermediate Development Planner dvanderveen@forterie.ca or you may contact Councillor Tom Lewis at tlewis@forterie.ca

In 2008, TV station Buffalo WNED, paid tribute to our Crystal Beach Amusement Park. Earlier this week the episode appeared again, and was also highlighted on social media. The magic never fades and it was nice to see social explode with fond memories.

To view the episode visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb7wqj6NFYk