Kingston, Ontario - City of Kingston Planning Committee - October 24, 2024

The City of Kingston Planning Committee held a meeting on October 24, 2024, focusing primarily on planning applications and updates to provincial planning policies. Key procurement-related discussions included a presentation and public consultation on a proposed residential apartment development at 55 Cataraqui Woods Drive, which requires official plan and zoning bylaw amendments to permit a nine-story building with 150 units and associated amenities. The committee addressed community concerns about building height, noise, parking, and future commercial use flexibility. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended approval of a final plan of condominium for a subdivision at 998 Highway 15, establishing a condominium corporation responsible for a rock wall and safety zone, with municipal assumption of roads and infrastructure. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation on the new 2024 Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), highlighting changes affecting land use planning, housing targets, settlement area expansions, and municipal responsibilities. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting included policy updates that will influence future development and procurement activities in Kingston.