Application for Severance
Application No.: B22-2023
Applicant/Agent: Merrick Farms Ltd.
Subject Lands: 6743 Olde Drive, Strathroy
Purpose and Effect
An application for consent has been submitted by the applicant and will be heard before the StrathroyCaradoc Committee of Adjustment. The purpose and effect of the application is to sever a surplus farm dwelling on a lot with a frontage of 82 m (269 ft) along Olde Drive and an area of approximately 0.45 ha (1.1 ac) from a farm holding of approximately 33.25 ha (82.2 ac). The lands to be severed contain a single detached dwelling with private services and a garden shed. The lands to be retained are proposed to be approximately 32.8 ha (81.1 ac) and contain land in agricultural production.
The subject land is located on the south side of Olde Drive, east of Melbourne Road (County Road 9). The land may be legally described as Part of Lot 2, Concession 5 (Caradoc), Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. See attached Location Map.
Public Meeting - February 1, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid Public Hearing (ZOOM and In-Person)
2nd Floor Council Chamber, 52 Frank Street
How to Participate in the Public Meeting:
1) Submit written comments to Eva Baker, Acting Secretary-Treasurer at ebaker@strathroy-caradoc.ca or by mail to: 52 Frank Street Strathroy, Ontario N7G 2R4. Please note communications are part of the public record that will be provided to council and made available to the general public, pursuant to the Planning Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act.
2) Speak to council by attending the meeting in person OR through ZOOM video or phone. Preregistration is required by emailing planning@strathroy-caradoc.ca or by calling 519-245-1070 ext. 210. Leave your name, phone number, method you wish to participate in the meeting, as well as the application file number or address of the property you are calling about. Staff will return your call and provide participation details.
3) View the meeting online at www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/meetings. The livestream will begin at 5:30 p.m. No pre-registration is required.
There is a 20-day appeal period from the date of the notice of the decision, in which time the decision of the Committee may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Strathroy-Caradoc Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed consent does not make a written submission to the Committee before it gives or refuses to give provisional consent, the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must submit a written request by mail or email to Eva Baker, Acting Secretary-Treasurer (see above). For additional information regarding this application, please contact Erin Besch, Planner at 519-930-1010.
The applicant, or any authorized person, appointed in writing and acting on behalf of the applicant, must attend this Hearing. If you are aware of any persons affected by this application who have not received a copy of this notice, it would be appreciated if you would so advise them.
Pursuant to Section 1.0.1 of the Planning Act and in accordance with Section 32(e) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, it is the policy of the Municipality of StrathroyCaradoc to make all planning applications and supporting material, including signed written submissions regarding the application and received by the Acting Secretary-Treasurer prior to the Hearing, available to the public.
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