The subject property is designated ‘ Mixed Use ’ on Official Plan Schedule D: Land Use and it is zoned Commercial District (CD) 2.2, which permits a range of commercial uses with residential dwelling units above.

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Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program

The Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Grant Program offers a matching grant to property owners of brownfield sites to conduct environmental studies that provide information on the type and extent of contamination and potential remediation costs. The program offers 50% of the cost of an eligible study up to a maximum grant of $15,000.

The owner proposes to redevelop the site for commercial use and is required to complete a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Study prior to redevelopment. The owner has completed a Phase 1 ESA study that identifies areas of potential environmental concern and recommends a Phase II ESA study be completed to assess the soil and groundwater quality and delineate the extent of any contamination.

Clearly identifying the type and delineating the extent of any contamination is an