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Notice of Public Hearing
Family Fun Day
Clear Away the Snow & Ice
Respecting Housekeeping Amendments to the Town of Gravenhurst Zoning By-Law 10-04, as amended.
Monday, February 16 - 10 am-2pm
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst will hold a Public Hearing on February 24th, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Gravenhurst Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z3.
Come spend quality time with your family during the Family Fun Day at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre!
THE PURPOSE of the Public Hearing will be to consider proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 10-04 of the Town of Gravenhurst pursuant to the provisions of Section 34 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13. ANY PERSON OR AGENCY may attend the Public Hearing and/or make written or verbal representations either in support of or in opposition to the Proposed By-law. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available for review at the Town of Gravenhurst Development Services - Planning Department at the Municipal offices during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 Monday to Friday). For further information, please contact Jeremy Rand, Planner or Katie Kirton, Senior Planner. (705) 687-2230 IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY that files an appeal of a decision of the Town of Gravenhurst in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Gravenhurst before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Zoning By-law The Town of Gravenhurst has initiated Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning By-Law 10-04, as amended, to rectify errors and omissions as they relate to conformity with the Town’s Official Plan, as well as allow for corrections, clarifications, and changes to various sections of the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law that have presented difficulties from a practical implementation standpoint. More specifically, these amendments pertain to clarifying the following regulations: - Setbacks for Shoreline Structures located on Residential lots fronting onto water; - Definition of Height to better reflect alternative roof designs; and - Definition of Gross Floor Area. Additional information is available at the Town office.
Notice of Intent to Dispose of Surplus Property TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Gravenhurst has, pursuant to the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, C.25 as amended and Town of Gravenhurst Bylaw 95-48, declared the following real property as surplus and is offering it for sale by Agreement of Purchase and Sale to Deborah Lee-Ann Bennett and Richard T. Bennett, in the amount of $12,000.00, plus appraisal cost, legal costs, H.S.T. and any other included cost: (i) Part of Lot H, Concession 20, in the former Township of Wood, now in the Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 8 on Plan 35R-10064. This property consists of approximately 0.89 hectares of land area and is vacant. For further information, please contact Scott Lucas, Director of Development Services at 705-687-3412, extension 274.
Snowshoeing, crafts, family fitness, skating, swimming, a movie, food and lots more! Brought to you by the Town of Gravenhurst and the YMCA. Visit our web calendar for full times & details www.gravenhurst.ca
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Keeping your fuel burning appliance vents and chimneys clear of snow and ice accumulations will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide being spilled back into your home. Also, please make sure that you keep all doors clear of snow and ice accumulations so that you and your family can put your practiced home escape plan into action should your working smoke alarm activate in a fire emergency. Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms today!
Public Notice
Graeme Murray Arena
ICE AVAILABLE!
Looking for last-minute ice? Vacant ice is available at 50% off!!! Must be used within 24 hours of booking. Call the Graeme Murray Arena at 705-687-6774 for available times!
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst proposes to enact a by-law to close, stop up and sell those parts of the original shore road allowance described as follows: That part of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 21, Concession 3, Township of Ryde, now Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 1 on 35R24729 (Riley Lake)
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AND TO SELL that part of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 21, Concession 3, Township of Ryde, now Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 1 on 35R-24729, to the adjoining owner or owners of them.
New days and times for Skating programs in 2015: Youth Learn to Skate program - Thursdays 4:30 - 5:15pm Feb 19th to March 24 6-week program $50 / child Parent & Tot Learn to Skate Program– Thursdays 5:30-6:00 pm March 5-March 24 4-week program $30 / child Youth Learn to Skate Program – Thursdays 6:00 – 6:45 pm March 5-March 24 (4-week) program $40 / child Adult Pickle Ball Program at the Gravenhurst YMCA Monday & Fridays 1:00 – 2:30 pm & Wednesdays 10:30 am -12:30pm Cost: $25 for once per week or $50 for up to three times per week. YMCA members Free. On now till March
THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at Gravenhurst Municipal Office, 5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario on Tuesday, February 24th, 2015, at 5:00 o’clock p.m. and at that time the Council will hear any person or by his Counsel, Solicitor or Agent, any person who claims that his lands will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Written submissions concerning the application may be directed to the address below. DATED: January 30, 2015 (McKeown)
Register today! Call 705-687-6774 for further information or to register over the phone.
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Snow Much Fun!
Come to the library Saturday February 21, 2015 for stories, hot chocolate and some snowy crafts. Everyone welcome. Program runs from 10am-2pm.
Operations Supervisor
Closing date: February 20, 2015
Complete details and job description can be accessed on our website: www.gravenhurst.ca, and are available at the Municipal Office, 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst. No phone calls please.
Budget Meeting A Special Council meeting regarding the 2015 Budget will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Public Welcome.
3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z3 Phone: 705.687.3412 Email: info@gravenhurst.ca
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DATED: February 5, 2015 Kayla Thibeault, Clerk Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
Your Gravenhurst Fire Fighters are asking all residents to check your furnace vents and chimneys to ensure that they are not blocked with snow or ice.
FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC Saturday March 7, 14, & April 4 & 11th. 10:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday March 2, 9, 23, 30 & April 13, 20th. 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration Required Will do-non-complex returns for persons with taxable incomes under $25,000. Will not do-returns for deceased persons, business, or clients with capital gain or rental income. Please bring all tax receipts: property tax, rental, medical and last year’s tax assessment or income tax form.
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