210805 Development AGDThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
Special meeting
August 5, 2021
8:30 a.m.
Electronic Meeting
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
2.Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the agenda, as prepared, for the August 5, 2021 Special meeting of the
Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting, be adopted.
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4.General Business & Reports
4.1 Application for Zone Change
VDK Investments Inc. (William Vandekrol) – ZN 7-21-08
Lots 1100-1102, Plan 500
38 Oxford Street, Tillsonburg
The purpose of this application is to rezone the subject property from ‘Central
Commercial Zone (CC)’ to ‘Special Central Commercial Zone (CC-sp)’ to permit a
drive through as part of an eating establishment. (A drive-through is not a permitted
use within the CC zone).
The following special provisions are also being sought- Relief of Section 5.24.4.1:
c)To permit 8 queue spaces in the drive through before the pick-up window in lieu
of the required 10 queue spaces;
d)To permit a reduced drive through radius of 3 m (9.8 ft.) on an inside wheel in
lieu of the minimum radius of 7 m (23 ft.).
The subject lands front on the northwest corner of the intersection of Harvey Street
and Oxford Street and is described as Lots 1100-1102, Plan 500, Town of
Tillsonburg.
Attachments (3)
•Application for Zone Change – VDK Investments
•Sketch of zoning change request area
•Aerial map of land
4.2 Community Improvement Plan Applications (2) attachments
•Application Community Improvement Plan – 61 Townline Road
•Application Community Improvement Plan – 141 Broadway
5.Round Table
6.Next Meeting
7.Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the August 5, 2021 Special meeting of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee meeting be adjourned at _____ a.m.
July 7, 2021
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NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N
13 Meters
Zoning Floodlines
Regulation Limit
100 Year Flood Line
30 Metre Setback
Conservation Authority
Regulation Limit
Regulatory Flood And Fill Lines
Land Use Zoning (Displays
1:16000 to 1:500)
Community Improvement Plan Application Form
The Town of Tillsonburg is pleased to offer a comprehensive Community Improvement Plan
(CIP). The CIP provides a means of planning and financing development activities that assist in
the redevelopment of lands, buildings and infrastructure through various financial incentives.
In order to ensure the application for the Community Improvement Plan is complete, please
refer to the checklist below.
Mandatory Requirements
□ Completed application with relevant signatures
□ Applicant’s and owner’s full name and contact information
□ Cost estimates from two (2) contactors
□ Project name and municipal address and legal description (Lot and Plan number)
Additional Requirements (if required)
□ Building plans
□ Include elevations
□ Site renderings
□ Site plans
□ Environmental Site Assessment
□ Reports and Record of Site Condition
□ Copy of business plan
□ Copy of financial statements
□ Engineering reports and related drawings
□ Cultural built or natural heritage studies and reports
□ Feasibility study
□ Description of business
□ Background on ownership and/or partners
Community Improvement Plan Application Form
For Community Improvement Programs, please forward the completed application to the
Development Commissioner at the Town of Tillsonburg’s Economic Development & Marketing
Department.
A separate application is required for the Façade Improvement Programs. The Façade
Improvement application can be requested from the Development Technician at the Town of
Tillsonburg Building, Planning and Bylaw Department.
Economic Development and Marketing
Town of Tillsonburg
200 Broadway, Suite 204
Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7
Telephone: 519-688-3009 x3250
Fax: 519-842-9431
Registered Owner:
Name: ___________________________
Business Name:
_________________________________
Address:
_________________________________
Postal Code: ______________________
Home Phone: _____________________
Work Phone: ______________________
Email Address:
_________________________________
Fax Number: ______________________
Applicant:
(If different from registered owner)
Name: ___________________________
Business Name:
_________________________________
Address:
_________________________________
Postal Code: ______________________
Home Phone: _____________________
Work Phone: ______________________
Email Address:
_________________________________
Fax Number: ______________________
Property Description:
Address: _____________________________________________________________
Building to be redeveloped: ______________________________________________
Community Improvement Plan Application Form
Current Use of the Property?
Future Use of the Property?
Description of the Proposed Redevelopment
Cost of Proposed Repairs (please provide two (2) contractor’s estimates. If it is
not possible to provide two estimates, please explain why.)
Type of Investment Requested:
Please
Choose
Program Eligibility Criteria
□ Accessibility
Renovation Grant
The grant, of up to $3000 in 50/50 matching funds is
intended to assist owners or tenants, particularly older
buildings in the central area, with accessibility
improvements to improve the accessibility of the central
area and commercial buildings throughout the Town.
Grant can be used for the following types of projects:
• Power assist door operators
• Renovation of building entrances
• Upgrading of doors
• Installation of ramps
• Installation of elevating devices
• Renovations to create accessible washrooms
□
Façade
Improvement Grant:
Street Facing
A grant for exterior renovations within the central area.
Improvements may consist of repairs to facades,
including signage, lighting, entrances and display
windows. Interior renovations will not be eligible.
Community Improvement Plan Application Form
• 50/50 Matching Funds
• Maximum of $10,000 per façade
• Commercial properties in the central area are
eligible
• Other commercial properties outside of the
central area may be eligible at prominent
locations. These projects will not be eligible for
the matching BIA funds.
• Project shall conform with the design principles
contained within the Town’s central area design
study.
A separate application from the Building
department is needed.
□
Façade
Improvement Grant:
Alleyway
Grant for alleyway building façade improvements for
properties in the central area.
• 50/50 Matching Funds
• Maximum of $10,000 per project.
• Commercial properties in the central area are
eligible
• Projects that meet energy conservation and
efficiency goals shall be given a higher score.
A separate application from the Building
department is needed.
□
Tax Increment
Equivalent Grant
Back Program
Grant to rebate increases of Town portion of property
taxes resulting from improvements of lands and
buildings, for properties in the central area. Projects
must meet the following criteria:
• An increase in the assessed value of the
property
• Supporting Town objectives of increased
density, retail, business services and industrial
diversity.
• Conform to the principles of the Town’s Central
Area Design Study (where applicable)
• Additional criteria of having front of building
comprised of 75% glass, brick or stone.
Preference will be given to projects that use the
heritage yellow brick evidenced throughout the
downtown.
• Projects that meet energy conservation and
efficiency goals shall be given a higher score.
• Projects that meet water conservation and re-
use goals shall also be given a higher score.
□
Architectural Design
Grant
Grant to offset cost of retaining professionals to provide
acceptable design(s), in accordance with the Central
Area Design Study for eligible properties in the central
area.
Community Improvement Plan Application Form
• 50/50 matching funds
• Maximum of $2500 per project
• Commercial properties in the central area are
eligible
□
Brownfield
Redevelopment
Incentive
Grant to cover up to 50% of the cost of a Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment, designated
substances and hazardous materials survey, remedial
work plan or site assessment.
• 50/50 matching funds
• Maximum of $5000 per project
• Applicant must provide a copy of the ESA
□
Legal and
Registration Grant
Grant to reimburse legal costs and costs associated
with the registration of agreements associated with the
above programs.
• This may take the form of Town staff registering
applicable agreements on title, or a grant to a
maximum of $200 to reimburse legal costs of
having a solicitor register the applicable
agreements on title.
□
Permit Fee Grant
Back Program
Grant to rebate the cost of fees for Building Permits for
commercial and industrial properties in the CIP area.
Commercial Properties outside of the central area are
not eligible for building permit grants.
Industrial – Small
• Minimum project value of $150,000 and
maximum project value of $500,000
• Grant of 100% of the applicable building permit
fees offered as a rebate once completed.
Industrial – Large
• Grant of 50% of the applicable building permit
fees offered as a rebate once completed.
Commercial (Central Area)
• Minimum project value of $150,000
• Grant of the building permit fee will be offered
as follows:
o 25% rebate – General renovations
o 50% rebate – Projects that will improve
the overall attractiveness of the
streetscape.
o 75% rebate – Projects that meet above
criteria and provide exemplary attention
to detail and a high level of design.
Community Improvement Plan Application Form
How will the proposed redevelopment fit in with or improve the existing
streetscape?
What is the proposed timeline (start date and completion date)?
Please attach any original drawings or photos of the property along with any
drawing showing the proposed redevelopment.
Community Improvement Plan Application Form
The Town of Tillsonburg is subject to Ontario Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection
of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and other privacy legislation.
Applicants should be aware that personal and other information contained in this application are
subject to Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and may be deemed
releasable under this legislation, and that the anonymity or confidentiality of the applicant and
any information contained within the application cannot be guaranteed.
The Government of Ontario maintains a website with free access to Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other legislation on their e-laws website.
The applicant also consents to the use of his or her name, business name and business
address in connection with any program funding announcements.
Date: ____________ Signature of Registered Owner: ________________________________
Date: ____________ Signature of Applicant: _______________________________________
For Office Use Only:
Current Assessment: __________________________________________
Building Permit Calculation: _____________________________________
Development Charges Calculation: _______________________________