Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Monday , February 2, 2026
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Present: Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison (Chairperson), Member Anthony Arbour, Member Joseph Fratangeli, Member John Miller, Member Charles Pidgeon, Member William Tape - Participated via video conference (by video). Regrets: Member Robert Polewski, Member Khassan Saka.
Standing committee decisions are recommendations. Most go to City Council for a final vote; check the Council minutes for the final decision.
What they decided (8 items)
10.2 Notice of Intent to Partially Demolish a Heritage Listed Property, 1519 Wyandotte Street East, Tivoli Pool Room, Casa Loma Restaurant - Ward 4
the Notice of Intent to partially demolish the heritage listed property at 1519 Wyandotte Street East, Tivoli Pool Room / Casa Loma Restaurant, to remove portions of the building façade facing Wyandotte Street East to facilitate façade improvements be received.
10.1 Windsor Municipal Heritage Register, Updates about Bill 23 Strategy 2 and Alternative Notice Policy - City Wide Councillor Kieran McKenzie asks administration to outline the risks and strategies associated with the recommendation to adopt Bill 23, Strategy 2 and the alternative notice policy. Tracy Tang,
the report regarding 2026 Updates on the Implementation of the Bill 23 Strategy 2 (Part iv Designation of properties of “high” priority), along with the appendices containing informational materials regarding Part iv Individual Property Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, be received for information
5.1 Adoption of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee (Planning Act) minutes of its meeting held January 5, 2026
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 18. northwest corner of clairview avenue and watson avenue For the lands comprising of Lots 1 & 2, Plan 829 (pin 01055-0107 lt), the following additional provisions shall apply: a) Lot…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani |
7.2 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 401-431 Shepherd Street West, Z-036/25 [ZNG-7345], Ward 3
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 21 south side of shepherd street west between york street and church street For the lands comprising of Lot 107 & Part of Lot 108, Plan 652 (pin 01184-0428 lt), for…
7.3 Rezoning - 1360 & 1376 Howard Ave - Z-037/25 ZNG/7349 - Ward 4
1. that Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following to Section 91.10: 19. southeast corner of howard avenue and ottawa street For the lands comprising Plan 128 pt Lot 13; Corner; Plan 128 N pt Lot 14; Plan 936 pt Lot 19; pin…
11.3.1 Amendment to Sign By-law 250-2004 for 3663 Walker Rd, File No. SGN- 003/24 (BILLBOARD) - Ward 9
the application for a Site-Specific Amendment to By-law 250-2004, being a by-law respecting signs and other advertising devices in the City of Windsor, as amended (the “Sign By-law”), to allow for the installation of an Electronic Changing Copy Ground Sign at 3663 Walker Road, be…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
11.1 Brownfield Community Improvement Plan - 0 Wyandotte St E (south of 10835 Riverside Dr E) - Ward 7
the request made by Lankor Horizons Development Inc. c/o Imad Najjar to participate in the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan be approved for: a. The Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program for the lesser of 60% reduction in development charges (dc) payable for the proposed multiple…
11.2 Ford City CIP Application for 1327 Henry Ford Centre Drive, Owner: 1001134151 Ontario Inc. (C/O: Andrew Lennon, Kaija Karmiste, and Saksham Sharma), Ward 5
the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by 1001134151 Ontario Inc. (C/O: Andrew Lennon, Kaija Karmiste, and Saksham Sharma), the owner of the property located at 1327 Henry Ford Centre Drive, be approved, for the following incentives: i. New…
- $7,500: …the following incentives: i. New Residential Development Grant in the maximum amount of $7,500 for three (3) new residential units; ii…
- $15,000: …residential units; ii. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program in the maximum amount of $15,000; iii. Building/Property Improvement Tax…
- $4,230: …of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years in the amount of +/- $4,230 per year or the eligible costs. II. THA…
- $7,500: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; IV. THAT funds in the amount of $7,500 under the New Residential Development G…
- $15,000: …Program, and funds under the Municipal Development Fees Grant Program in the amount of $15,000 BE TRANSFERRED from the CIP Reserve Fun…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member William Tape, seconded by Member Joseph Fratangeli. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member Anthony Arbour, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. .)
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