Residents in Port Hope will have an opportunity to provide input on a proposed apartment development as part of an upcoming statutory public meeting.
The Municipality of Port Hope has received an application to amend both the Official Plan and Zoning By law for vacant land located south of Croft Street and east of Wellington Street within the urban area. The application, submitted on behalf of the property owner, is now considered complete under the Planning Act.
The proposal includes a six storey apartment building featuring 108 rental units, designed as two connected towers with a shared entrance and common interior spaces.
To allow the project to proceed, the applicant is seeking permission to change the land use designation from medium density residential to high density residential. This would permit a larger building form than is currently allowed under existing zoning.
Additional site specific requests include allowances for three driveways, wider access points, reduced landscaping requirements, and front facing loading areas. An extension of Croft Street is also proposed to support access to the development.
A statutory public meeting will be held April 14 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall, with a livestream option available for those who wish to observe remotely.
Municipal officials note that no decision will be made at this meeting. Instead, it is intended to provide information and collect public feedback.
Council will consider the proposal at a later date during a future committee and council meeting, where a final decision will be made.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
