Shevlin Wood Yard Rezoning and $671K Shoreline Contract Top Fort Frances Council Agenda
Fort Frances council’s June 22 meeting featured a slate of land-use and spending items, including a proposal to redesignate the Shevlin Wood Yard for housing and a $671,610 shoreline restoration contract. While minutes from the session are not yet public, the agenda provided the following rundown of key decisions and discussions.
Regular Council Meeting (June 22)
The meeting’s most significant agenda item was an official plan and zoning by-law amendment to redesignate the Shevlin Wood Yard from Future Development to Mixed Use, paving the way for a housing development on the site. A related delegation by Marie Brady requested that a planned housing development at 820 Fifth Street East be relocated to the Shevlin Wood Yard instead, in an effort to preserve existing green space.
Council also received a notice of motion to halt the sale of Sunny Cove Camp pending a procedural review. No vote tally was included in the agenda.
A tender for shoreline restoration work was listed for award: Allen Equipment was recommended to receive contract 2026-OF-07 at a cost of $671,610.
On the regulatory side, staff recommended that BYOB (bring-your-own-bottle) events not be permitted until April 2027.
Indigenous Relations Advisory Committee (June 23)
The committee’s agenda centred on advancing reconciliation efforts. Members planned to review feedback on a draft Reconciliation Policy and vote on recommending it to Town Council for formal adoption. The policy is described as a living document meant to guide ongoing reconciliation work. The committee also discussed a proclamation for National Indigenous Peoples Day and gathered public and stakeholder input on possible amendments.
Committee of Adjustment (June 24)
Two minor variance applications were before the committee. The first, for 680 Sixth Street West, requested relief from the 9-metre driveway width limit to permit an 18.5-metre driveway. The second application, for 1125 Sunset Drive, lacked detailed description in the public agenda. The committee was also scheduled to receive verbal updates on the Shevlin Wood Yard Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, as well as the Town’s Community Improvement Plan development and a status report on committee applications.
Coming up
The Fort Frances Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation board meets on July 6. The agenda includes approval of the 2025 annual performance report and audited financial statements, review of financials from January through April 2026, and a decision to use capital reserves for siding repairs on four units, estimated at $20,000. The board also plans to conditionally approve a $10,000 contribution from the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI).
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