For Immediate Release: October 11, 2024
The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Approval of the Agenda
An amendment was approved to move Planning, Development and Heritage to number nine on the agenda.
Application Deferred
An application for an accessory building (a private detached garage), within the front yard of a proposed single detached dwelling to be located on PID 894519, 255 Sundance Lane, was deferred by council following the recommendation of the Planning, Development and Heritage Committee recommendation. A number of revisions were provided to the applicant to be met before the application would be considered.
Resolution to Deny
Stratford Town Council voted 4-2 in favor of an amendment, on a proposed rezoning of parcel numbers 289231 & 1081025 from R1 to R2, subject to the conditions, to change the resolution from defer to deny.
The original motion to defer the decision on a proposed rezoning of parcel numbers 289231 & 1081025 from R1 to R2, subject to the conditions of the resolution, was carried upon the amended wording change in the resolution from defer to deny, also by a vote of 4-2.
Zoning Amendment Withdrawn
A proposed rezoning of parcels 1019355, 1077270 and 384610, from the Low Density Residential (R1) zone to Medium Density Residential (R2) zone, as a means to keep track of zone boundaries and avoid spot zoning was withdrawn.
Text Amendments Approved With First Reading
First reading of a resolution adding several text amendments to the Town of Stratford’s Zoning and Development Bylaw #45 was approved. The text amendments will permit stacked semi-detached dwellings in the R2 Medium Density Zone as a special permit use requiring council approval.
Long Term Financing
Resolutions approved both the Town of Stratford and Stratford Utility Corporation to enter into two-year fixed term loans with RBC at a rate of 4.02%. These loans are for the financing of work at the Community Campus and Michael Thomas Waterfront Park.
Street Light Policy Approved
Council approved the updated Street Light Policy which was originally created in 2006. The policy establishes procedures and standards for installing street lights in the Town of Stratford.
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Wendy Watts, Community and Business Engagement Manager
Phone: (902) 569-1995
Email:
[email protected]
Agenda:
Agenda - October 9, 2024
Recording:
October 9, 2024
(Please note that due to a technical error, the first portion of the meeting is not available and the recording will join part way through the meeting. We apologize for the issue encountered.)
Printable version:
Media Release - Stratford Town Council Meeting Summary (October 9, 2024)