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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, A ug us t 4, 20 22 | 2 A one-time connection fee will apply on new activations or hardware upgrades. * Speeds reduced beyond Fast LTE data amounts. Conditions apply. For Digital Discount program details and how to redeem your $5 monthly discount, visit freedommobile.ca/digitaldiscount.All Freedom Mobile services are subject to our Terms of Service, Internet Traffic Management Policy, Fair Usage Policy, and Privacy Policy located at freedommobile.ca.The Freedom Mobile name and logos and other words, titles, phrases, marks, logos, icons, graphics are trademarks of, or used under license by, Freedom Mobile Inc.All rights reserved. Oakville Smart Centre 261 Oak Walk Drive Oakville 289.291.3261 Walkers Line 3505 Upper Middle Road Burlington 289.427.5260 Appleby Village 5111 New Street Burlington 905.635.0584 WITH DIGITAL DISCOUNT OVERPRICED DATA HURTS. At Village Orthodonticsin Oakville, we specialize in beautiful smiles using clear aligners and traditional braces. New Patients Welcome Schedule your complimentary consultation today! 647-496-1424 2-2983 Westoak Trails Blvd. Oakville villageortho.ca Book your Personalized Smile Consultation today A new 10-storey mixed-use building will be coming to Oak- ville's Bronte Village. The Town of Oakville an- nounced Thursday, July 28, that the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) had approved a settlement agree- ment negotiated by the town re- garding the development at the southeast corner of Lakeshore Road and East Street. The settlement will result in a 10-storey mixed use building and require the developer, 2266 Lake- shore LP, to pay $790,000 to the town for local improvements to the Bronte area. The site's zoning permits a six- storey building, however, build- ings up to 10-storeys are permit- ted through bonusing (a payment developers make in exchange for the town permitting them to con- struct buildings with greater density and heights). The mixed-use building will feature 244 residential units, 586 square metres of retail space, 244 residential parking spaces and 24 visitor/retail parking spaces. "Oakville grows more livable with this decision that sticks to our unanimous Official Plan," said Oakville Mayor Rob Bur- ton. "The funds achieved through the use of the bonusing tool will enhance community infrastruc- ture in the Bronte area for all res- idents to enjoy." The site is surrounded by 15- plus-storey buildings or more in the area to the east, nine to 12-sto- rey senior residences to the im- mediate east, a 17-storey building to the immediate south, a gas sta- tion and bank to the north, and a one-storey commercial property and a two storey residential prop- erty to the west. Town staff said the developer originally wanted a 15-storey building and appealed the matter to the OLT in January 2022. A settlement between the town and the developer was ulti- mately reached and authorized by council on May 2. "Through public engagement and adhering to the Official Plan, the town was able to deliver a suc- cessful outcome for Bronte area residents," said Ward 1 town and regional councillor Sean O'Mea- ra. "When the bonusing funds for community benefits are provided to the town, council will decide the enhancement initiatives the funds will be put toward to make the Bronte area an even more ex- citing place to live and visit." Coun. Beth Robertson said this settlement moves the Bronte area closer to becoming the vi- brant and thriving neighbour- hood seen in the town's vision. "Residents have been waiting for some time to see the decision from the OLT. This is great news for our community, and I want to thank the many active voices from the neighbourhood that helped inform our approach," said Robertson. Town staff noted that under the rules surrounding bonusing funds, the $790,000 must be used for benefits in the Bronte area such as enhancements to park- land, streetscapes and public art. The money, adjusted for infla- tion, won't be received by the town until the developer receives an above-grade permit. Town council will determine how best to use the funds within the Bronte area through a future budget process. Town staff said public com- ments will be welcomed as part of that process. For more information, visit https://pub-oakville.escribemeet- ings.com/FileStream.ashx?Docu- mentId=41312#page=263. BRONTE VILLAGE GETTING 10-STOREY BUILDING AND $790,000 DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com NEWS A artist's rendering of a 10-storey mixed use building coming to the Bronte Village. Town of Oakville image