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Height Restrictions Near St. Thomas Municipal Airport Under Scrutiny

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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A proposal for two 10-storey mixed-use buildings at the Elgin Centre site in St. Thomas requires a zoning bylaw amendment because the St. Thomas Municipal Airport bylaw currently restricts building height in that area to 37.16 metres or approximately 10 stories. Gary Clarke questioned the rationale behind this height restriction.

From stthomastoday.ca

Why it matters

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The mixed-use proposal includes 232 residential units and 1,930 square metres of commercial space. St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston described the proposal as "good business sense". The zoning amendment is expected to boost the city's tax base and housing supply.

From stthomastoday.ca

Who's involved

  • St. Thomas Municipal AirportThe airport's bylaw restricts building height in the area where the development is proposed
  • Gary ClarkeQuestioned the height rationale near the St. Thomas Municipal Airport
  • St. ThomasThe city where the mixed-use development is proposed
  • Joe PrestonSt. Thomas Mayor who called the mixed-use proposal "good business sense"

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • St. ThomasSpeculative

    St. Thomas might see increased housing supply and a boosted city tax base due to the zoning amendment supporting mixed-use development

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