OLT rejects appeal claiming the building was too dense for the site.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Ontario Land Tribunal Issues Rare Cost Order Against Municipality
OLT Member Blair Taylor ruled that the Township of Norwich’s conduct was “unreasonable” in opposing a zoning application for a barn.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Vrancor Queen & King (354 King West) Towers Case Management Conference on Wednesday
Members of the public wishing to participate in the OLT appeal must register in advance.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: On Brenda Johnson’s Announcement to Not Seek Re-election
The news is a surprise. Johnson remains one of the most productive members of Council, with a stellar attendance record, and is very engaged in long-term capital planning at City Hall.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: The Risk of Classroom Outbreaks to HSR Staffing Levels
A significant number of the HSR’s bus operators live in Caledonia and surrounding communities in Haldimand County. Their children go to the same schools, meaning it is prudent to plan for staffing shortages due to isolations.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Will 2030 Bring the Commonwealth ESport and Youth Games
In an end of the year address, the head of the International Commonwealth Games hints at ESports being key to the future of the Games. Looking at the Hamilton bid team, the connections are there.
Posted inCity Hall
HSR May Decrease Service as Driver Absences Increase: Memo
If HSR is short of bus operators due to COVID, summer levels of service, with “extras”, may be implemented as a temporary measure, similar to March 2020.
Posted inHamilton Committee of Adjustment, Planning and Development
Neighbours Opposed New Home on East 22nd Street, Now The OLT Will Decide
Nearby homeowners oppose rental duplexes in their neighbourhood, writing they are concerned about traffic, parking, noise, and setting a precedent that will allow more housing in their mature area.
Posted in2022 Hamilton Municipal Election, City Hall, Elections
Mayor Eisenberger Says He Is “Definitely Up” For Seeking Reelection, Will Announce Decision early in 2022
During his end of the year message, the Mayor praised Council, Senior City Staff, and all the frontline workers involved in responding to the COVID pandemic and the social challenges facing Hamilton.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Chedoke Avenue Residents Fight Park Pathway Lighting at OLT
“Lighting of the path exposes our neighbourhood to fringe members of society in an area with a ton of children. Lighting the path allows these folks to enter into neighbouring homes,” writes one appellant.