This Neighbourhood Meeting is your first opportunity to hear about a proposed development from the applicant, understand the City’s planning approval process and timelines and give you the chance to ask questions. This is a preliminary meeting to provide residents with information before the application is reviewed by City staff and considered by City Council. A Statutory Public Meeting will be scheduled at a later date, in accordance with the Planning Act.
The Typhon Group Ltd. is seeking input from the public on a proposed Amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for lands known municipally as 268 Essa Road in the City of Barrie.
The proposal is intended to facilitate the development of six (6) mixed-use buildings ranging in height from eighteen (18) to thirty (30) storeys. A total of 1,840 dwelling units are proposed with commercial space provided on the ground floor of each building. A total of 2,580 parking spaces are proposed through a mix of both below and above ground parking structures associated with each building.
This neighbourhood meeting will be held in a virtual forum with electronic participation via ZOOM. To participate in the virtual neighbourhood meeting, you will need access to a computer with internet service or a telephone.
A presentation from the applicant of the development concept;
City review process and timing;
An opportunity to meet the applicant, City staff and Ward Councillor;
A time for asking questions, providing thoughts, comments, and concerns regarding the proposed development.
What not to Expect
City staff recommendations on the application or a detailed analysis on the proposal (this will occur later in the review process);
A debate on the merits of the proposal between City staff and the applicant.
If you are unable to attend the Neighbourhood Meeting, but would like further information on this proposal and/or would like to receive notice of any future meetings, including the statutory public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act, please contact:
This Neighbourhood Meeting is your first opportunity to hear about a proposed development from the applicant, understand the City’s planning approval process and timelines and give you the chance to ask questions. This is a preliminary meeting to provide residents with information before the application is reviewed by City staff and considered by City Council. A Statutory Public Meeting will be scheduled at a later date, in accordance with the Planning Act.
The Typhon Group Ltd. is seeking input from the public on a proposed Amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for lands known municipally as 268 Essa Road in the City of Barrie.
The proposal is intended to facilitate the development of six (6) mixed-use buildings ranging in height from eighteen (18) to thirty (30) storeys. A total of 1,840 dwelling units are proposed with commercial space provided on the ground floor of each building. A total of 2,580 parking spaces are proposed through a mix of both below and above ground parking structures associated with each building.
This neighbourhood meeting will be held in a virtual forum with electronic participation via ZOOM. To participate in the virtual neighbourhood meeting, you will need access to a computer with internet service or a telephone.
Register to attend
For information on the proposal please visit the proposed development webpage.
What to Expect
What not to Expect
If you are unable to attend the Neighbourhood Meeting, but would like further information on this proposal and/or would like to receive notice of any future meetings, including the statutory public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act, please contact:
Tyler Butler, Planner
705-739-4220, Ext. 5446
Tyler.butler@barrie.ca
Development Services
City of Barrie
70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400
Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5