On December 4, 2018, the Town of Halton Hills learned that the McGibbon Hotel project was cancelled.
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Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications |
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Overview |
On October 29, 2015, Silvercreek Commercial Builders Inc. (the Applicant) submitted applications proposing to amend the Town of Halton Hills Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law. These applications originally sought seek permission for the development of an 11-storey, 125-unit residential condominium building in Downtown Georgetown at 69-79 Main Street South and 94-98 Mill Street. As part of the original proposal the Applicant intended to demolish the McGibbon Hotel and reconstruct a new façade using replica brick, to be incorporated into a 3-storey podium for the new condominium. The floors above the 3-storey podium are designed to terrace back from the Main Street elevation. The design proposes that the ground floor would be commercial/retail space along Main Street and Mill Street. The Official Plan amendment proposed by the Applicant sought approval to:
The Zoning By-law amendment sought similar permissions to allow construction of the proposed 11-storey building. |
Application status |
McGibbon application statusOn February 10, 2017, Town Council authorized a settlement with Silvercreek regarding the proposed condominium development in Downtown Georgetown on lands partially occupied by the McGibbon Hotel. The settlement was a direct result of the OMB mediation that occurred in Fall 2016. The details of the settlement are as follows:
On March 17, 2017, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) issued a decision approving Minutes of Settlement and a Zoning By-law Amendment, in principle, which secure the settlement reached between the Town and Silvercreek. The OMB will withhold its final order until the parties execute a final Section 37 Agreement and file it with the Board. The settlement had been presented to the OMB by the Town and Silvercreek for approval on February 24, 2017. OMB appeal status
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1st Submission
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August update |
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