In September 2020 Amico Properties (Amico) submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application (File No. D14ZBA20.010) for 69-79 Main Street South and 94-98 Mill Street in order to advance the former McGibbon Hotel condominium project.
In 2018 the previous developers of the condominium proposal announced that the project had been cancelled. Amico is now seeking to resurrect the development.
The previous proposal had been approved by the OMB in 2017. Through the Zoning By-law Amendment application Amico is seeking to amend the previous approval while respecting many of the previous elements that had been included. Please see the "frequently asked questions" section for details of these amendments. For more information on the former proposal for the McGibbon Hotel please visit our web page.
Additionally, in consideration of a proposed increase in residential units, Amico is proposing to provide an added community contribution in the form of an on-site connection that would provide pedestrian access between the Back Street municipal parking lot and Mill Street.
A public meeting for Amico’s proposal will be held before Town Council on October 26, 2020, providing an opportunity for the public to learn more about the project and give feedback on the application.
Project status
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- Application filed in September 2020
- Statutory Public Meeting Scheduled for October 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. A staff presentation will be made by Jeff Markowiak followed by comments by Amico. To join the virtual meeting, use one of the following methods and a staff member will admit you once the item is being discussed:
- Visit Zoom online
- Enter Zoom ID 947 5455 4997 in the Zoom app
- Call 647-558-0588
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Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application
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- File No(s): D14ZBA20.010
- Applicant: Amico Properties
- Address: 69-79 Main Street South and 94-98 Mill Street (Georgetown)
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Frequently asked questions
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- What is the current status of the McGibbon Hotel project?
- A new developer (Amico) has expressed interest in taking over the project. They have submitted a planning application and held extensive discussions with staff. The new application retains much of the previous details that were approved as part of the prior application submitted by Silver Creek Developers.
- What details from the previous application for the McGibbon Hotel did Amico retain in their application for the development?
- Maintaining the 10 storey height
- Reconstructing the McGibbon Hotel heritage façade
- Providing $500,000 as a community contribution
- What amendments are being proposed from the previous application for the McGibbon Hotel project?
- Increasing the number of units from 125 to 169.
- Reducing the resident unit parking ratio from 1.5 spaces per unit to 1.2 spaces/unit. (The visitor parking ratio is proposed to remain the same at 0.15 spaces/unit, but the visitor spaces would also serve any commercial parking needs for the retail space in the building.)
- Modifying the terraced design of the upper floors of the building.
- Reducing the amount of retail space on the ground floor of the building.
- Adding a pedestrian path to connect Mill Street to the municipal parking lot in the back.
- What are the next steps in the planning process?
- The application is currently under review by Town staff. The statutory public meeting will be held before Council on October 26, 2020, which will provide the community with an opportunity to provide their comments regarding the proposal. Following the public meeting, staff will review the project and bring forward a report to Town Council with recommendations for their consideration.
- When can potential purchasers review plans?
- Those interested in potentially purchasing a unit within the proposed development are encouraged to contact Amico through their website.
- Where can I find out more information about the application?
- A copy of the drawings and materials submitted by Amico in support of the application can be found on this webpage under "background documents". For any additional information please contact Jeff Markowiak, Director of Development Review for the Town at (905) 873-2601 ext. 2296.
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