Members of the public are invited to a Public Meeting (held virtually via Zoom) on August 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. regarding a proposed development in the Hamlet of Welcome. The meeting is being held by Council in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Planning Act.
Subject Property:
Location: 4646 County Road 2 within the Hamlet of Welcome in the Rural Area (see Figure 1: Subject Lands)
Applicant: Candevcon Group Inc. on behalf of the owner 13750701 Canada Inc.
File #: ZB03-2025
This meeting is being held to inform the public and to receive comments regarding the proposal and is for information purposes only. Council does not make any decisions regarding the proposal at this meeting. Council will deliberate publicly on this matter at a future Committee of the Whole and Council meeting.
Proposed Changes:
The subject lands are designated ‘Hamlet’ in the Municipality of Port Hope Official Plan and zoned Future Development ‘FD’ within the Municipal Zoning By-law 20/2010, as otherwise amended.
The rezoning has been requested to facilitate the development of a thirteen (13) lot plan of subdivision, consisting of twelve (12) new single detached dwellings, in addition to the existing single (1) detached dwelling on the subject property. The development is proposed to be serviced through Municipal water and private wastewater systems (see Figure 2: Draft Plan of Subdivision).
The purpose of the rezoning application is to rezone the subject lands from ‘FD’ Zone to Site Specific Hamlet Residential ‘RESV1(158)’ Zone to facilitate the construction of the proposed residential plan of subdivision.
Participate in the Public Meeting / Submit Comments for Consideration:
The virtual public meeting (via Zoom) will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application. A phone, mobile device, or computer will be required to attend the meeting. Instructions on how to provide comments during the meeting will be provided when the agenda is published, or by contacting the Clerk’s office.
Comments can be received in advance of the meeting by email or calling (905) 885-2431 ext. 2516. Comments on the proposal are accepted up until a Council decision is made at a later date. Council deliberation related to this proposal does not take place at the Public Meeting, but at a later date following regular practices including consideration at Committee of the Whole.
Comments may also be provided in writing, or during the public comment portion of the Council meeting when this item is under consideration in the future.
Stay informed
Additional information relating to the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB03-2025) and related Draft Plan of Subdivision application (SU1-2025) is available to the public via the municipal website, in person, by email or by phone for review between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the Municipal Development Team Office located at 5 Mill Street South, Port Hope.
Additional proponent-hosted Open House details:
The applicant – Candevcon Group Inc. on behalf of the owner 13750701 Canada Inc – is also hosting an Open House on August 5, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Port Hope Community Hub, 5325 County Rd. 10, Port Hope. The Open House will be held in the upper room at the facility and will provide an opportunity for the public to drop-in any time between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to learn about the proposed development.
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