Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melissa Halford’s organization
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Planning Council Planning Council Meeting
The council conducted a series of public meetings concerning multiple zoning bylaw amendments and shore road closure applications. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to a detailed review of an application for a property on Morrison Lake, involving proposed construction of a new garage, shoreline buffer improvements, environmental impact studies, and site plan controls. The council evaluated staff reports, agency feedback, and applicant presentations to assess compliance with the official plan, zoning regulations, and environmental standards.
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The committee discussed and approved multiple applications, including a request for consent and minor variances for 1111 Narrows Road to permit the creation of two new residential rural lots and a retained lot, alongside zoning amendments for reduced setbacks. Additionally, the committee addressed a consent application for Hog Holdings Inc. regarding a frontage addition on Lauren Street to accommodate the relocation of an existing driveway.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Committee of the Whole / Council Committee of the Whole / Council Meeting
The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and moved into a closed session regarding the acquisition or disposition of land, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. Following the closed session, a land acknowledgement statement was read. The primary focus of the meeting was a deputation regarding a proposal to establish a framework for keeping backyard hens, with arguments presented for their benefits to food security, sustainability, and family enrichment. Council members and staff discussed the current zoning bylaws, confirming that keeping backyard chickens is not permitted in urban residential areas and would require a costly, site-specific zoning bylaw amendment.
Aug 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Gravenhurst Committee of Adjustment Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The committee held public hearings for two minor variance applications. Application A19/2026 was approved, permitting a storage shed with a reduced setback from the water. The committee also reviewed application A20/2026 regarding a proposed detached garage, which involved addressing neighbor concerns regarding property access and the potential existence of restrictive covenants on the property.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
