Established 2002
March 2022 (updated April 5)
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The Village in the News
Vineyard at Niven and Niagara Stone Road
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Zoning applications before Town and Region
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PUBLIC MEETING – held April 4, 2022, at 6 pm
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(scroll through the Livestream to section 4:02:16)
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You may have noticed the Town and Region signs posted on the property at the corner of Niven Road and Niagara Stone Road. The 30.16 acre vineyard, 24.67 acres are Cabernet Franc and 5.49 acres are Gewurztraminer, known as the Hunter Road Vineyard was planted in 2020 and the property is the future home of Stone Eagle Winery.
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If you haven't had a chance to read the zoning notices posted below is the text from the two main signs.
You can use the links posted to learn more about these zoning applications before the Region and Town and participate in the Public Meetings.
Learn more on the Town website, planning applications:
www.notl.org/content/public-notices-under-planning-act
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NOTL Town
Public Notice of
Open House and Public Meeting
Application for a zoning by-law amendment
(related Regional Official Plan Amendment)
The purpose and effect of this application is:
Proposed estate winery with site-specific zoning provisions
for various secondary uses. Floor areas, building height & parking
OPEN HOUSE – held March 2, 2022, at 5 pm
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PUBLIC MEETING – held April 4, 2022, at 6 pm
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(scroll through the Livestream to section 4:02:16)
Electronic meetings via Teams or Livestream.com/NOTL
For further information regarding this matter and/or to review material regarding such visit our website, www.notl.org, or contact
Josh Salisbury at 905-468-6427 or josh.salisbury@notl.com
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For more information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the Administrative Offices at 1593 Four Mile Creek, Virgil, 905-468-3266
or visit our website: www.notl.org
The information is posted on the notl.org website regarding the Stone Eagle Winery applications: www.notl.org/content/public-notices-under-planning-act
Niagara Region Sign
Northwest Corner of Niven Road and Niagara Stone Road,
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Niagara Region will hold a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 as amended, to discuss an amendment to the Regional Official Plan initiated by NPG Planning Solutions Inc. on behalf of Stone Eagle Property Corp./2775696 Ontario Inc.
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The amendment affects lands legally described as Lots 43 and 44 and Part of Lots 46 and 47, Plan M-11, located at the Northwest corner of Niven Road and Niagara Stone Road within the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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The Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA-21-0004) will consist of text changes to add a provision to Section 13 (Site Specific Policies) in order to permit a new sanitary connection to the subject lands.
A concurrent application for a local Zoning By-law Amendment (Town File No. ZBQ-11-2021) has been submitted to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The local Zoning By-law Amendment proposes site provisions for an Estate Winery (Stone Eagle Winery) and secondary uses, including the retail of wine, indoor and outdoor hospitality areas, restaurant/function room, kitchen and dry food services with maximum floor areas for the uses. Increased building height and parking requirements.
The local Zoning By-law Amendment and Regional Official Plan Amendment with be processed concurrently. Copies of the applications and supporting documents are available at notl.org/content/public-notices-under-planning-act.
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This statutory Public Meeting is being held during the Regions’ Planning and Economic Development Committee under the Provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act as follows:
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Date: Wednesday. April 6. 2022
Time: 1 pm
Location: This meeting will be held virtually
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Due to efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect all individuals, the Council Chamber at Regional Headquarters will not be open to the public to attend Committee Meetings until further notice. To view a live-stream meeting proceeding, without the ability to provide oral submissions. Please visit https://niagararegion.ca/government/council/
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Your feedback on this proposed amendment is welcomed and encouraged. During this time, written comments are the preferred method of receiving public input.
Written comments may be sent by mail or e-mail. You can also provide oral input by joining the electronic meeting. To provide written input, please either mail your comments to the Office of the Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7 or send an email to clerk@niagararegion.ca by 9 am on Friday, April 1, 2022.
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To provide input orally at the remote Public Meeting, please pre-register with the Regional Clerk by sending an email to clerk@niagararegion.ca by noon on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. All registrants will be provided with instructions on how to use your computer, tablet or phone to participate in the remote electronic Public Meeting. Registrants will be notified of Council’s Decision.
To request personal notice of Regional Council’s decision, please send a letter c/o Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7 or send an email to clerk@niagararegion.ca. For more information about the proposed amendment, including information on the appeal rights, please contact Aimee Alderman, Senior Development Planner at 905-980-6000 ext 3352 or email: aimee.alderman@niarararegion.ca
If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Special accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats can be arranged by contacting Niagara Region’s Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-685-4225 ext 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca
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