A Notice of Public Meeting Tuesday December 12, 2017 has been issued by the Township of Lake of Bays relative to the planning application of Haystack Bay Marina. You may recall that this application was before Council in August of 2016 and Council deferred their decision pending a reduction in dock length and submission of fisheries report.
To access the meeting agenda (once posted by the Township) please go to: http://lakeofbays.on.ca/content/agendas-and-minutes
As per the resolution of August 9, 2016, the applicant has submitted a revised proposal to rezone the subject lands by amending the Waterfront Resort Commercial with an Exception “(WRC-E26) Development Permit Area and Waterfront Resort Commercial with an Exception “(WRC-E27)” Development Permit Area.
>> Download the 2017 Notice of Public Meeting
>> Download the 2016 Resolution

Staff Report available on the Township’s website at www.lakeofbays.on.ca or from the Planning Department on or after December 5, 2017
If you oppose or agree with this application and wish for your voice to be heard you must either attend and speak at the December 12, 2017 meeting or provide a written submission prior to the public meeting (we recommend providing written submissions by the Friday before the meeting to ensure it is included in the staff report and Council’s meeting package).
You should ensure your letter references the application, e.g. RE: Notice of Public Meeting Respecting a Site Specific Amendment to development Permit By-Law No. 04-180 – Being Application Z 19/16 LOB (Grant – Haystack Bay Marina).
You should also ensure your written application includes this paragraph:
Furthermore, I am making my concerns known as a matter of record to preserve my right to appeal any decision of Council to the OMB and would request that notices of any future Council or Committee meetings (not limited to public meetings constituted pursuant to the Planning Act) be sent to me as well as any decisions on this and any future public meetings related to Grants – Haystack Bay Marina.
Any written submissions should be directed to:
Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
Township of Lake of Bays
1012 Dwight Beach Road
Dwight, Ontario P0A 1H0
Or email to: mmarkham@lakeofbays.on.ca
Melissa’s phone number is:
Ph. 705-635-2272 ext. 226 Fax: 705-635-2132
Also, if you have not yet joined the PCRA, we would value and appreciate your support. The Port Cunnington Ratepayers Association is an incorporated not for profit organization with a mission to support the safe enjoyment and sustainable development of Port Cunnington Peninsula. More information and membership application can be found at portcunnington.ca/join-pcra.
Thank you.
Anne Collins
On Behalf of the Port Cunnington Ratepayers Association