210805 Development MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
August 5, 2021
8:30 a.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Jesse Goossens, Councillor Deb Gilvesy, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Lisa
Gilvesy, Cedric Tomico, Suzanne Renken, Steve Spanjers, Collette Takacs, Kirby
Heckford
Staff: Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner; Lisa Jibson, Executive
Assistant (recording)
Regrets: Andrew Burns, Kyle Pratt, CAO, Randy Thornton, Jeff VanRybroeck
1.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:31 a.m.
2.Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Steve Spanjers
Seconded by: Suzanne Renken
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Special Meeting of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee meeting of August 5, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
3.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4.General Business & Reports
4.1 Application for Zone Change
VDK Investments
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).
Site had a pre-existing drive through, but has been empty for a while. After 6
months, lose the right to have a drive though and must be re-zoned.
Suzanne noted that the Chamber did approve this re-zoning with comments. Traffic
on Harvey is an issue. If comes in through Oxford Street, 1 lane becomes parking
lane. Should consider turning one way.
Chair noted that there is no access on Harvey according to modified site plan.
Access point to right of drive through that is to be closed off.
Discussion around Harvey Street traffic and exposure for local businesses.
Mayor Molnar, reminded the committee this is a zone change application and the
committee can offer comments on the site plan.
Zone changed if approved will remain with the property, not the developer.
Jesse commented that he and Cephas have been involved from an Ec. Dev
standpoint for quite a while and wanted it on record that this is a national chain
going into this site. This national chain is a large economic driver and needs to be
considered and is a great advertisement for Tillsonburg considering this company
is closing 50 stores across Canada. Picking a south end downtown location
where Tillsonburg development is needed.
This national chain has been trying to find a location in Tillsonburg for
several years through private developers.
Discussion was held regarding concerns that this may not be supported by council.
Discussion was held regarding why the zoning needs to be modified. Staff confirmed
that 6 months after not being used the zoning changes, and the zoning by-law had
changed. Even though it was an existing drive-thru so it was grandfathered, but 6
months after not being used, the time limit expires on the zoning.
Comments were made to relieve some congestion on Oxford Street, make an exit
only though the municipal lot, this could also provide access for deliveries. Member
commented that the parking lot is full on a regular basis, and now additional spots
for staff will add to the stress. Recommendation that there should be a one-way exit
towards existing dumpster onto Cat Alley.
Resolution #2
Motion by: Lisa Gilvesy
Seconded by: Steve Spanjers
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends that Council
support Zoning application ZN 7-21-08 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, with consideration to reviewing
access points to ensure smooth traffic flow.
4.2 Community Improvement Plan Applications (2) attachments
4.2.1 Application Community Improvement Plan – 61 Townline Road
Motion by: Deb Gilvesy
Seconded by: Suzanne Renken
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends that Council
approve the Community Improvement Plan application for 61 Townline Road.
Carried
4.2.1 Application Community Improvement Plan – 141 Broadway
Motion by: Steve Spanjer
Seconded by: Kirby Heckford
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends that Council
approve the Community Improvement Plan application for 141 Broadway.
Carried
5. Round Table
Lisa Gilvesy noted she wasn’t aware Lindsay had resigned. Deb Gilvesy shared that
the new real estate representative is being recommended at August 9th council
meeting.
6. Next Meeting
August 10th, 2021 @ 7:30 a.m.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Steve
Seconded by: Collette
THAT the August 5, 2021 Special Meeting of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee meeting be adjourned at 9:07 a.m.
Carried