The Fort Erie Record

Accessibility Advisory Committee

January 27, 2026

What was decided (4 motions)

3 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That: The December 2, 2025 Minutes of the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved as printed. (Carried) 6. Site Plan Review 6.1 197 Ridge Road Nadean showed the members a site plan for a new three-storey mixed-use building with commercial and some residential units on the main floor. The Plan notes 16 residential units in total. It was noted that the plan does not show any type of sidewalk or crossing from the parking lot into the building. There were no accessible parking spaces shown on the Plan. Three residential units on the main floor are marked as accessible. Nadean noted that 15% of units need to be barrier free across floors if there is an elevator. She noted that there is no requirement for an elevator less than 3 storeys. Dey asked if there would be any traffic issues caused pulling out on to Ridge Road and it was noted that the Plan shows the use of the existing driveway. Nadean noted that the submission that will come back to Building and Planning will be more complete. 6.2 1001 Garrison Road Nadean showed the members a site plan for a new six storey mixed-use building with commercial on the main floor. The build will have 25 dwelling units. There are two accessible parking spaces shown underneath the building with others partially covered. The development will require an elevator. Nadean noted that 15% of the units need to be barrier free across floors. It was noted that there was parking in back as well and members questioned if the access
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Gary Kooistra
Deferred
That: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2026 The January 27, 2026 Agenda, as amended, of the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved as printed. (
Moved by Lindsay Davis, seconded by Councillor Noyes
Carried
That: The December 2, 2025 Minutes of the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved as printed. (
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Gary Kooistra
Carried
That: The January 27, 2026 meeting of the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee does now hereby adjourn at 6:04 p.m. (
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Deyineyra Macdonnell
Carried

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