Eric Gilbert, Senior Planner, Oxford County, appeared before Council to provide an overview of the application. Staff recommend approval of the application.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
Michael Clarkson and Ron Gasparetto, representatives of the Town of Tillsonburg Non-Profit Housing Corporation, were in attendance to provide support for the application.
Mr. Clarkson noted that the Corporation has applied for funding through the County of Oxford. The proposed building will cost approximately 3.4 million dollars which the Corporation will fund through multiple sources.
Mr. Gasparetto noted that the Corporation's mission has been to provide affordable housing to seniors but that there is potential in the future to support other age groups.
Richard Martin, 35 Victoria Street, was in attendance to speak in favour of the application. Mr. Martin commented on the contents of the application and noted that the legal property lines between the subject property and neighbouring properties need to be reviewed.
Staff confirmed that LPRCA provided comment on the application indicating a geotechnical report will need to be completed. The LPRCA permit process will need to be completed prior to the Town issuing a building permit.
No other members of the public appeared before Council either in support or opposition to the application.