Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
What was decided, in plain words. Every item links back to the official minutes, which are the record.
Plain-language summary based on the official minutes; see the minutes PDF for the full wording.
Present: Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison (Chairperson), Member Anthony Arbour, Member John Miller, Member Charles Pidgeon, Member Robert Polewski, Member William Tape. Regrets: Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Member Joseph Fratangeli, 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 (11 items)
11.2 Part Closure of Roseland Crescent East and Roseland Crescent West located east of Dougall Avenue and south of Cabana Road East, Ward 9, SAS- 4182
the report of the Acting Planner iii, Development dated June 23, 2026 entitled “Part Closure of Roseland Crescent East and Roseland Crescent West located east of Dougall Avenue and south of Cabana Road East, Ward 9, sas-4182” be deferred to the September 1, 2026…
7.1 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Z 016-26 (ZNG-7379) 0 & 563 Brant St. - Ward 3
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 33. south side of brant street between glengarry avenue and aylmer avenue 1. For the lands comprising of Part Block 22, Part Lots 5 & 6 on Registered Plan 126, the…
7.2 Zoning By-law Amendment for 1258-1264 Argyle Road; Applicant: 1000919722 Ontario Inc.; File No. Z-011/26 [ZNG/7371]; Ward 4
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following clause to Section 91.10: 34 east side of argyle road, between ottawa street and ontario street For the land comprising Lot 68 and Part of Lots 67 and 69, on Plan 684, pin 01131- 0560 lt,…
7.2 Zoning By-law Amendment for 1258-1264 Argyle Road; Applicant: 1000919722 Ontario Inc.; File No. Z-011/26 [ZNG/7371]; Ward 4
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 35. northeast corner of wyandotte street east and watson avenue For the lands comprising Block “A” and Block “B”, Registered Plan 1628, and Part of Block “B”, Registered Plan 1627 (pin…
10.2 Heritage Designations of 'High' Priority Properties, Batch II (City-wide)
the City Clerk be authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the following Greater Essex County District School Board properties in accordance with Part iv, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act based on the Statements of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest attached…
10.1 Windsor Municipal Heritage Register- Bill 23 Strategy Updates - City-Wide Mike Cardinal, Area Resident Mike Cardinal, Area Resident, appears before the Development & Heritage Standing Committee regarding the administrative report dated June 19, 2026, entitled “Windsor Municipal Heritage
the report of the Planner lll - Heritage dated June 19, 2026 entitled “Windsor Municipal Heritage Register- Bill 23 Strategy Updates - City-Wide” be received for information
10.3 Heritage Permit & Community Heritage Fund Request- 709 Devonshire Road, George M. Duck House (Ward 4)
the Heritage Permit at 709 Devonshire Rd, George M. Duck House, be granted for porch and window railing repairs, in accordance with the specifications, and supporting documentation submitted with Report S 72/2026, and subject to the conditions outlined herein
- $7,143: …III. THAT a total grant of 30% of the eligible project costs to an upset amount of $7,143 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reser…
11.1 Ford City/Main Streets CIP Application, 1111 Drouillard Rd.; Owner: Michelle Catherine Cook-McIntyre - Ward 5
the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by Michelle Catherine Cook-McIntyre (“The Owner”), owner of the property located at 1111 Drouillard Road be approved, for the following incentive programs: i. Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program for the lesser…
- $1,537: …up to 10 years or the eligible costs. The estimated annual amount of the grant is +/- $1,537; ii. Retail Investment Grant totaling a…
- $15,000: …of the grant is +/- $1,537; ii. Retail Investment Grant totaling a maximum amount of $15,000 for one (1) ground floor retail unit; i…
- $20,000: …floor retail unit; iii. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program to a maximum amount of $20,000; II. THAT subject to completion and rev…
- $30,000: …CIP - Building Facade Improvement Program for grants totaling a maximum amount of $30,000 in principle; III. THAT Administration…
- $15,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; V. THAT funds in the maximum amount of $15,000 under the Retail Investment Grant Progr…
- $20,000: …of $15,000 under the Retail Investment Grant Program, and funds in the maximum amount of $20,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Gr…
- $30,000: …(Project #7181046) once the work is completed; VI. THAT funds in the maximum amount of $30,000 under the Main Streets CIP BE TRANSFERR…
11.3 Economic Revitalization CIP - 2827 Temple Dr - Ward 5
the request made by Grape Leaves Food Inc. (owner Hassan Skieneh) to participate in the Small Business Investment Grant Program be approved for the property located at 2827 Temple Dr for the lesser of 100% of the municipal tax increment for a period of five…
11.4 Delegation Authority to City Planner for Severance Agreements - Amendment to By-law 139-2013, City Wide
the City Planner By-law 139-2013 be amended to provide authority to the City Planner to approve, execute and cause to be registered agreements required as a condition of minor variance or consent application approved by the Committee of Adjustment pursuant to sections 45(9.1), 45(9.2), 53(12),…
11.5 Demolition Control Exemption - 534 California Ave
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for the residential dwelling located at 534 California Ave to facilitate redevelopment of the property as described in this report
- $20,000: …complete within two (2) years of the commencement of demolition, the maximum fee ($20,000) shall be entered on the collectors rol…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member Anthony Arbour, seconded by Member Robert Polewski. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member William Tape, seconded by Member Charles Pidgeon. Carried.)
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