07 18 2019 Developmental Services Committee Minutes4
Towtuhip of
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Scott Jermey
Councillor Ian Veitch
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
Councillor Scott Macpherson
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
Council Chambers
Time: 5:32 p.m.
Staff Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Danielle Waters, Planner;
Present: Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
1. Opening of Meeting:
Deputy Mayor Jermey assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. DSC190718-1
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Thursday, July 18, 2019 be received and approved.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
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4. Approval of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 5,
2019.
Motion No. DSC190718-2
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 be received and approved as printed and
circulated.
Carried.
5. Public Meetings:
a) Notice of Receipt of a Complete Application, Notice of Particulars and Public
Access, Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law of
the Township of Oro-Medonte, Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 12 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte, 1893 Ridge Road East, 2019-ZBA-12, (Larry Erwin)
[Refer to Items 8a) and 5a) 07 19 2019 Council Agenda].
Deputy Mayor Jermey called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. and explained the public
meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain
public comments with respect to the proposed Application by Larry Erwin on the lands
located at 1893 Ridge Road East.
The following correspondence was received: Enbridge Gas Inc. dated June 13, 2019;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated June 17, 2019;
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated July 10, 2019; Simcoe County
District School Board dated July 16, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The applicant was not present at this time (arrived after the meeting was held).
The following provided public comments: None.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2019-81, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Applications 2019-B-11 &
2019-B-12 by Chris Staring & Helen Jackson, Part of Lot 28, Concession 4 (Oro).
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 25, 2019; County of Simcoe, Transportation and Engineering dated July 17, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Klaus Jacoby, Jacoby & Arknell Professional Corporation, on behalf of all parties, was
present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-3
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-81, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Applications 2019-
B-11 & 2019-B-12 by Chris Staring & Helen Jackson, Part of Lot 28, Concession 4
(Oro) be received.
2. That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Consent
Application 2019-B-11 by Christopher Staring and Helen Jackson, specifically to
permit a boundary adjustment of an area of approximately 0.87 hectares (2.14
acres) to be added to 88 Brambel Road subject to the following conditions:
a) That the severed lands be consolidated with the abutting property to the south
and that the provisions of Section 50(3) and 50(5) of the Planning Act apply to
any subsequent conveyance of, or other transaction involving, the identical
subject parcel of land. Therefore, once the subject parcel of land has been
conveyed to the owner of the abutting parcel to the south, the subject parcel and
the said abutting parcel shall be consolidated and become one parcel of land. A
solicitor's written undertaking shall be provided to the Secretary -Treasurer
indicating that the necessary steps will be taken to implement the conveyance
and to consolidate the parcels to one Property Identifier Number;
b) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary -Treasurer;
c) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
d) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
e) That the Applicant transfer to The County of Simcoe ("County"), in fee simple,
free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a road widening to ensure a right -
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of -way of 15.25 metres from the centreline of County Road 20 along the entire
frontage of the retained lands adjacent to County Road 20 to the County;
f) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 4, Section 53 (42) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to merge the parcels; and,
g) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one
year from the date of the giving of the notice of decision (Approval shall lapse
where the conditions have not been fulfilled within one year of being imposed
and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been
finalized). Warning: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above -noted
statutory periods (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall
cause the application to lapse and render this Decision null and void.
3. That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Consent
Application 2019-13-12 by Christopher Staring and Helen Jackson, specifically to
permit a boundary adjustment of an area of approximately 0.69 hectares 1.70 acres)
to be added to 100 Brambel Road subject to the following conditions:
a) That the severed lands be consolidated with the abutting property to the south
and that the provisions of Section 50(3) and 50(5) of the Planning Act apply to
any subsequent conveyance of, or other transaction involving, the identical
subject parcel of land. Therefore, once the subject parcel of land has been
conveyed to the owner of the abutting parcel to the south, the subject parcel and
the said abutting parcel shall be consolidated and become one parcel of land. A
solicitor's written undertaking shall be provided to the Secretary -Treasurer
indicating that the necessary steps will be taken to implement the conveyance
and to consolidate the parcels to one Property Identifier Number.
b) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary -Treasurer;
c) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
d) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
e) That the Applicant transfer to The County of Simcoe ("County"), in fee simple,
free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a road widening to ensure a right-
of-way of 15.25 metres from the centreline of County Road 20 along the entire
frontage of the retained lands adjacent to County Road 20 to the County;
f) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 4, Section 53 (42) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to merge the parcels; and,
g) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one
year from the date of the giving of the notice of decision (Approval shall lapse
where the conditions have not been fulfilled within one year of being imposed
and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been
finalized). Warning: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above -noted
statutory periods (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall
cause the application to lapse and render this Decision null and void.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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b) DS2019-84, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-30,
Jason and Kathleen Breedon, 930 Line 10 North.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
June 25, 2019; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated July 5, 2019.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the application. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Peter Wassenaar, on behalf of the applicants, was present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-4
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-84, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-
30, Jason and Kathleen Breedon, 930 Line 10 North be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-30 by Jason and Kathleen Breedon
specifically to permit the construction of an addition and deck to a single detached
dwelling with a reduced setback of 13.0 metres (42.6 feet) from the Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone on lands municipally known as 930 Line 10 North, be
approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.27, the construction of an addition and deck shall
otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law;
b) That the proposed addition and deck with a reduced setback from the
Environmental Protection (EP) Zone be substantially and proportionally in
conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches
submitted and approved by the Committee;
c) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Permit, and Building Permit be obtained from the Township only after
the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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c) DS2019-82, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-31, Pratham Corporation, 9110 Highway 12.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
July 4, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Nitin Malhotra, n Architecture Inc., on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-5
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-82, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-31, Pratham Corporation, 9110 Highway 12 be received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-31 by Pratham Corporation specifically to
permit the redevelopment of the subject lands for a new gas station, convenience
store and drive-thru restaurant on lands known as 9110 Highway 12, Township of
Oro-Medonte, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed.
a) That the application be substantially and proportionally in conformity with the
dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and approved
by the Committee;
b That site plan approval, the appropriate Zoning Certificate, and Building Permit
be obtained from the Township only after the Committee's decision becomes
final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
3. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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d) DS2019-79, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-33,
Kenneth & Joanne Baxter, 7 Beechwood Crescent.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division
dated June 24 and July 5, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 25, 2019; Ken Baxter dated July 12, 2019; Correspondence received July 12, 2019
from Marten and Caryl Winn; Ted and Christine Davey, Jason and Lorrie Jackson, Joan and
John Banbury, Shirley and Wayne Busch; Patricia and David Titcombe.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Kenneth and Joanne Baxter, applicants, were present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-6
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-79, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-
A-33, Kenneth & Joanne Baxter, 7 Beechwood Crescent be received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-33 by Kenneth & Joanne Baxter specifically to
permit the construction of a detached accessory building in front of the dwelling with a
front yard setback of 5.5 metres (18.0 feet) and an increased floor area of 77.2 sq.m.
(831.2 sq.ft.) on the lands known as 7 Beechwood Crescent, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.1.3 (a) and Section 5.1.6, the proposed detached
accessory building shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the
Zoning By-law;
b) That the proposed detached accessory building be substantially and proportionally in
conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted
and approved by the Committee;
c) That an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified
Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) verify by pinning the foundation wall and verifying
in writing by way of survey/real property report, prior to the pouring of the footing and
if no footing, the foundation, that the detached accessory building is located no
closer than 5.5 metres from the front lot line; and,
d) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Engineered Lot Grading Plan and Building
Permit be obtained from the Township only after the Committee's decision becomes
final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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e) DS2019-88, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2019-A-32 by Paul and Janet Dewaele, 51 Robinson Street.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 25, 2019; John Perryman dated July 2, 2019; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority dated July 5, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Paul and Janet Dewaele, applicants, were present.
The following provided public comments:
John Perryman provided objection comments with respect to the height and location of
the boathouse.
Motion No. DSC190718-7
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-88, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-32 by Paul and Janet Dewaele, 51 Robinson Street be received
and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-32 by Paul and Janet Dewaele specifically
to permit the construction of a boathouse with an interior side yard setback of 1.2
metres (3.93 feet) on lands municipally known as 51 Robinson Street, be denied as
the boathouse does not meet the four tests of the Planning Act.
3. And that the applicant be advised of Committee's decision under the Secretary
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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f) DS2019-85, Danielle, Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-34,
Susan Keslick, 59 Parkside Drive.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 25, 2019; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated July 8, 2019.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the application. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Erin Dales, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-8
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-85, Danielle, Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-
34, Susan Keslick, 59 Parkside Drive be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-34 by Susan Keslick specifically to permit
the construction of an addition to a single detached dwelling with a reduced setback
of 17.96 metres (58.9 feet) from the average high water mark of Lake Simcoe on
lands municipally known as 59 Parkside Drive, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Table B1(1) and Section 5.30, the addition to a single
detached dwelling shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of
the Zoning By-law;
b) That the proposed addition with a reduced setback from the average high water
mark be substantially and proportionally in conformity with the dimensions as set
out on the application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee;
c) That an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or
Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) verify by pinning the foundation wall
and verifying in writing or by way of survey/real property report, prior to the
pouring of the footing and if no footing, the foundation, that the addition is located
no closer than 17.96 metres (58.9 feet) from the average high water mark;
d) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Permit, Engineered Lot Grading Plan, and Building Permit be obtained
from the Township only after the Committee's decision becomes final and
binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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g) DS2019-89, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2019-A-36 (Serge DesRoches), 36 Moonstone Road West.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 25, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Serge Des Roches, applicant, was present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-9
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-89, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-36 (Serge DesRoches), 36 Moonstone Road West be received
and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-36 by Serge DesRoches, specifically to
permit a non -complying building or structure to be enlarged by way of a 29.4 square
metres (317.0 square feet) second level addition with a 1.74 metre front yard
setback for a property located at 36 Moonstone Road West, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section5.16 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed addition
shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law;
b) That the proposed addition on the property be substantially and proportionally in
conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches
submitted and approved by the Committee;
c) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate and Building Permit be obtained only after
the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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h) DS2019-86, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-37,
Brian & Lynda Shanahan, Not Assigned/ Roll # 4346-020-001-01701, Conc 1 Pt Lot
44 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte RP51 R10403 Part 2.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 27, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 27, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 27, 2019; County of Simcoe, Transportation and Engineering dated July 17, 2019.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the application. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Paul Van Loenen, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-10
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-86, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-
37, Brian & Lynda Shanahan, Not Assigned/ Roll # 4346-020-001-01701, Conc 1 Pt
Lot 44 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte RP51 R10403 Part 2 be received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-37 by Brian & Lynda Shanahan, specifically to
construct a single detached dwelling containing an accessory apartment unit with a
proposed floor area of 87.9 square metres (946.0 square feet) on the lands municipally
known as Roll # 4346-020-001-01701, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.4 c) of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed
apartment shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the
Zoning By-law;
b) That the proposed accessory apartment on the property be substantially and
proportionally in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and
sketches submitted and approved by the Committee;
c) That the applicant applies for and obtains a County variance to permit the
reduction in setback from County Road 93 for the well from 15 metres to
approximately 9.0 metres;
d) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate and Building Permit be obtained only after
the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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DS2019-93, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-38, Hal Gaber & Wendy Presley, 1 Goss Road.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated June 27, 2019; Ashley and Jason Booth dated July 11, 2019;
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated July 12, 2019; Township of Oro-
Medonte, Building Division dated July 12, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Scott Petrie, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-11
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-93, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-38, Hal Gaber & Wendy Presley, 1 Goss Road be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-38 by Hal Gaber & Wendy Presley
specifically to permit construction of a second storey addition, a sun room, an
attached garage and the replacement of a deck to an existing single detached
dwelling with the following variances: a reduced front yard of 2.38 metres (7.8 feet);
a reduced rear yard of 5.36 metres (17.5 feet) to deck stairs, 6.87 metres (22.5 feet)
to a deck and 9.31 metres (30.5 feet) to a sunroom from the average high water
mark of Bass Lake; a reduced westerly interior side yard of 0.22 metres (0.7 feet) to
a second storey, an increase in floor area within the required westerly interior side
yard and a reduced easterly interior side yard of 1.12 metres (3.6 feet) to an
attached garage; on lands municipally known as 1 Goss Road, be deferred to
provide the applicant the opportunity to revise the application in response to
Township Staff and agency comments.
3. That the applicant be advised that recirculation of a revised application is subject to
a re -circulation fee of $250 pursuant to the Township's Fees and Charges By-law
No. 2018-044.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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j) DS2019-90, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application 2019-13-
13, Jovan Markov, Con. 8, W Pt Lots 26 & 27, Plan 606 Lots 417 To 432 433 To 445
& RP 51 R37008 Part 2.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Bell Canada, Right of Way dated June 25, 2019;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated June 25, 2019;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated June 26, 2019; Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority dated July 8, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Jovan (John) Markov, applicant, was present.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-12
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended that Consent Application 2019-B-13, Jovan Markov, Con. 8, W Pt
Lots 26 & 27, Plan 606 Lots 417 To 432 433 To 445 & RP 51 R37008 Part 2 be deferred
to allow the applicant the opportunity to meet with the Operations Division with respect
to an alternative turnaround design.
Carried.
Motion No. DSC190718-13
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-90, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application
2019-B-13, Jovan Markov, Con. 8, W Pt Lots 26 & 27, Plan 606 Lots 417 To 432
433 To 445 & RP 51 R37008 Part 2 be received and adopted.
2. That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Application
2019-13-13 to permit a boundary adjustment consisting of a severed parcel having an
area of approximately 5.05 hectares (12.47 acres) and a depth of approximately
180.0 metres (590.5 feet) that is to be merged with an abutting parcel to the south
and east; and a retained parcel consisting of a lot area of approximately 5.51
hectares (13.61 acres) and a depth of approximately 280.0 metres (918.6 feet),
subject to the following conditions:
a) That the severed lands with an area of approximately 5.05 hectares (12.47
acres) and approximately depth of 180.0 metres (590.5 feet) with no municipal
address on be merged in title with the abutting property to the south and east,
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municipally known as 16 Barbara Avenue, and that the provisions of Sections
50(3) and 50(5) of the Planning Act apply to any subsequent conveyance of, or
other transaction involving, the identical subject parcel of land. Therefore, once
the subject parcel of land has been conveyed to the owner of the abutting parcel,
the subject parcel and the said abutting parcel shall merge in title and become
one parcel of land. A Solicitor's written undertaking shall be provided to the
Secretary -Treasurer indicating that the necessary steps to implement the
conveyance will be taken to implement the conveyance and to consolidate the
parcels to one Property Identification Number.
b) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the severed lands prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary -Treasurer.
c) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality.
d) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte.
e) That a Certificate of Consent be issued with respect to the severed parcel
utilizing Form 4, Section 53 (42) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to merge the
severed parcel with the abutting parcel to the west.
f) That the Applicant transfer to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
("Township"), in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a
turnaround easement at the north end of Barbara Avenue, dimensioned to the
satisfaction of the Director, Operations and Community Services. The Applicant's
solicitor shall prepare and submit a draft of the proposed Transfer for review by
the Township, together with his/her opinion letter stating that upon registration of
the Transfer, the Township will have acquired a good and marketable title
thereto, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Further, the Applicant's
solicitor shall be responsible to see to the registration of the Transfer and
Application under The Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. All costs
associated with the preparation and registration of the Transfer and
Consolidation Application, including costs relating to surveying, legal fees, and
disbursements, agreements, HST, etc. shall be fully borne by the Applicant;
g) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one
year from the date of the giving of the notice of decision (Approval shall lapse
where the conditions have not been fulfilled within one year of being imposed
and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been
finalized.).
3. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary Treasurer's signature.
Deferred.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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k) DS2019-094, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent 2019-B-14 and
Minor Variance 2019-A-40, Michael & Heather Lacey, 2442 Line 2 North.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 25, 2019; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated July 12, 2019; County
of Simcoe, Planning Department dated July 16, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Taylor Pratt-Dafoe, The Jones Consulting Group Ltd., on behalf of the applicant, was
present. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-14
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
That DS2019-094, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent 2019-B-14
and Minor Variance 2019-A-40, Michael & Heather Lacey, 2442 Line 2 North be
received and adopted.
That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Consent
Application 2019-B-14 for the creation of one (1) new agricultural lot (hobby farm) on
lands located at 2442 Line 2 North, subject to the following conditions:
a) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary -Treasurer
which conforms substantially with the application as submitted;
b) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality and for use for
the issuance of the certificate of consent;
c) That the applicant signs the Township's Memorandum of Understanding by
which the applicant acknowledges the requirements and timing of matters that
may include: payment of development charges, payment of cash in lieu of
parkland, detailed design of a building or septic system, engineered lot grading,
and water and sanitary servicing, on either the vacant severed or retained parcel;
d) That the applicant pays $2,000.00 to the Township for the severed lot created as
cash -in -lieu of a parkland contribution;
e) That the applicant successfully apply to the municipality to obtain a Minor
Variance for a reduced lot area for a hobby farm;
f) That the Applicant transfer to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
("Township"), in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a 3.0
metre wide road widening along the entire frontage of the severed and retained
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lands adjacent to Line 2 North. The Applicant's solicitor shall prepare and submit
a draft of the proposed Transfer for review by the Township, together with his/her
opinion letter stating that upon registration of the Transfer, the Township will
have acquired a good and marketable title thereto, free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances. Further, the Applicant's solicitor shall be responsible to see to the
registration of the Transfer and Application under The Land Titles Act, R.S.O.
1990, as amended, to consolidate the 3.0 metre widening with Line 2 North as
one Property Identifier Number to the satisfaction of the Township. All costs
associated with the preparation and registration of the Transfer and
Consolidation Application, including costs relating to surveying, legal fees, and
disbursements, agreements, HST, etc. shall be fully borne by the Applicant.
g) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
h) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 2, under Section 53(42)
of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, without qualification; and,
i) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one
year from the date of the giving of the notice of decision (Approval shall lapse
where the conditions have not been fulfilled within one year of being imposed
and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been
finalized). Warning: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above -noted
statutory periods (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall
cause the application to lapse and render this Decision null and void.
3. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-40 by Michael and Heather Lacey,
specifically to permit an agricultural lot size of 1.0 hectare (2.47 acres) for a property
located at 2442 Line 2 North, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved, subject to the
following conditions:
a) That, notwithstanding Table B4 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the severed lot shall
otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By -Law;
b) That, notwithstanding Section 6.0 — Definitions (Hobby Farm), on the severed
lands the keeping of horses is prohibited.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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1) DS2019-87, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Consent Application 2018-B-08
Revised, Hewitt Creek Farms Ltd., 200 Line 5 North.
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated June 24, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
June 25, 2019; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated July 10, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Clare Reipma, Reipma Consultants Inc. on behalf of the applicant, was present. The
agent, on behalf of the applicant, submitted a revised photographic sketch to the
Committee and staff.
The following provided public comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190718-15
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to a Consent
Application 2018-B-08 Revised, Hewitt Creek Farms Ltd., 200 Line 5 North to
convey approximately 5 acres having a frontage of approximately 83 metres,
retaining approximately 51 acres for the purposes of a boundary adjustment subject
to the following conditions:
a) That the retained lands be consolidated with the abutting property to the north
and that the provisions of Section 50(3) and 50(5) of the Planning Act apply to
any subsequent conveyance of, or other transaction involving, the identical
subject parcel of land. Therefore, once the subject parcel of land has been
conveyed to the owner of the abutting parcel to the north, the subject parcel and
the said abutting parcel shall be consolidated and become one parcel of land. A
solicitor's written undertaking shall be provided to the Secretary -Treasurer
indicating that the necessary steps will be taken to implement the conveyance
and to consolidate the parcels to one Property Identifier Number;
b) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary -Treasurer;
c) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
d) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
e) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 4, Section 53 (42) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to merge the parcels; and,
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f) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one
year from the date of the giving of the notice of decision (Approval shall lapse
where the conditions have not been fulfilled within one year of being imposed
and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been
finalized). Warning: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above -noted
statutory periods (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall
cause the application to lapse and render this Decision null and void.
2. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
Deputy Mayor Jermey assumed the Chair.
7. Deputations:
None.
8. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2019-80, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2019-ZBA-12, Larry Erwin, 1893 Ridge Road East.
Motion No. DSC190718-16
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-80, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2019-ZBA-12, Larry Erwin, 1893 Ridge Road East, be
received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2019-ZBA-12, that would rezone a
portion of the subject lands from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the
Environmental Protection (EP) Zone and Agricultural/Rural Exception 298
(A/RU'298) Zone, be approved.
3. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2019-78, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application
2019-ZBA-10, Ronald & Patricia Bolger, 79 Huronwoods Drive [Refer to Items 9a) and
5b) 07 18 2019 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC190718-17
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-78, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2019-ZBA-10, Ronald & Patricia Bolger, 79 Huronwoods Drive be
received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2019-ZBA-10 by Ronald & Patricia
Bolger specifically to permit the removal of the Holding Provision applying to the
lands known as 79 Huronwoods Drive, be approved.
3. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration to
remove the Holding Provision applying to the lands described at CON 6 W PT LOT 2
PLAN M8 PT BLK F AND RP 51 R28438 PART 1, respectively.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
c) DS2019-83, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Request for Extension of
Draft Plan Approval, Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 2012 -SUB -03, 1160895
Ontario Ltd. (Oro Station).
Motion No. DSC190718-18
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-83, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Request for
Extension of Draft Plan Approval, Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 2012 -SUB -
03, 1160895 Ontario Ltd. (Oro Station) be received and adopted.
2. That Development Services Committee approve the extension to Draft Plan Approval
for Oro Station 2012 -SUB -03 for a period of one and a half years (1.5) years to
March 7, 2021.
3. That the appropriate notice of Changes in Conditions of Draft Plan Approval be
provided in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services signature.
Carried.
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d) DS2019-92, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Consent Application 2019-6-
02 & Minor Variance Application 2019-A-05 (Veitch), 3362 Penetanguishene Road — Local
Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Hearing Representation.
Motion No. DSC190718-19
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-92, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Consent Application
2019-B-02 & Minor Variance Application 2019-A-05 (Veitch), 3362 Penetanguishene
Road — Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Hearing Representation be received
and adopted.
2. That staff proceed with Option 2, as outlined in Report No. DS2019-92, in preparation
for the LPAT hearing being scheduled.
Carried.
e) DS2019-095, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Site Plan Agreement and
Condominium Exemption from Draft Plan Approval Horseshoe Bluffs Phase 2, Concessions
3 & 4, Part of Lots 1 & 2 (Medonte) Applications 2005 -SPA -11 and 2018 -SUB -01 [Refer to
Item 5c) 07 18 2019 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC190718-20
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That DS2019-095, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Site Plan Agreement
and Condominium Exemption from Draft Plan Approval Horseshoe Bluffs Phase 2,
Concessions 3 & 4, Part of Lots 1 & 2 (Medonte) Applications 2005 -SPA -11 and 2018 -
SUB -01 be received.
2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Horseshoe
Bluffs Inc., and the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration,
once the developer has satisfied:
a) Site Plans have been approved by the Township's Engineering consultant and by staff;
b) The developer has provided securities as set out in the Agreement.
3. That the previous Site Plan Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte, Terra-
Moda Building Corp. and 1654833 Ontario Limited be discharged from title once the
appropriate by-law has been enacted.
4. That the Application for Plan of Condominium be exempted from Draft Plan Approval
pursuant to the Condominium Act, 1998;
5. That, upon the Township's receipt and acceptance of condominium plans for registration,
staff be authorized to issue a Certificate of Exemption pursuant to Condominium Act,
1998, s.9(3)(b).
6. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services signature.
Carried.
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9. Communications:
a) Ronald Bolger correspondence re: Request for Refund, 2019-ZBA-10 (Bolger).
Motion No. DSC190718-21
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That the correspondence from Ronald Bolger re: Request for Refund, 2019-ZBA-10
(Bolger) be received.
2. That the request for a refund in the amount of $400.00 be approved.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
10. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, September 4, 2019.
11.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC190718-22
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 9:12 p.m.
Carried.
Deputy May Jerme , Chair Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning S tvices
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