05 07 2025 Council Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Agenda
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Tc hip of Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Iez&nZe� Immediately Following the
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Development Services Committee Meeting
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1. Call to Order:
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Minutes of Council and Committees:
3 - 7 a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
03 05 2025 Council Minutes
b) Recommendations of the Development Services Committee meeting held on
Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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Council Meeting Agenda - May 07, 2025
5. By-Laws:
8 - 9 a) 2025-033: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at
560 Line 8 North, Concession 8 Part East Part Lot 17 Reference Plan
51 R15953, Part 1 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, 2024-ZBA-17 (Lucas).
2025-033
10 - 11 b) 2025-043: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at
Concession 12, Part Lot 21 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, 2025-ZBA-21
(Gao & Han).
2025-043
6. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go in Closed Session.
b) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services re: Litigation affecting the
municipality; Solicitor-client privilege (Ontario Land Tribunal OLT-25-000177,
Moulton v. Oro-Medonte (Township), 2024-A-56).
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c) Motion to Rise and Report.
7. Confirmation By-Law:
12 a) By-Law No. 2025-044: Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the
Council Meeting held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
2025-044
8. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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4.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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Council Meeting Minutes
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 9:07 p.m.
2022-2026 Council
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark
Councillor Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young
Staff Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; Andy Karaiskakis,
Present: Manager, Planning Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning,
Special Projects; Janette Teeter, Supervisor/Clerk's Services/Deputy
Clerk; Ryan Hill, Information Technology Help Desk Technician (IT)
All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform.
1. Call to Order:
Mayor Greenlaw assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to order.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C250305-1
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, March 5, 2025 be
received and adopted.
Carried.
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4.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 5, 2025
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
Councillor Hutcheson declared a conflict of interest, at the time of the item for Item 4b)
Recommendations of the Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday,
March 5, 2025, Item 6g) DS2025-025, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent
Application 2024-B-16 (Walker, Walker, Walker & Butler), 343 Horseshoe Valley Road
West and stated: I am a part owner of common lands which abut the subject property.
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest, at the time of the item for Item 6c) Brent
Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Special
Projects, Planning re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege (Official
Plan Appeals-Short Term Rentals (STR)) and stated: I own and operate a short term
rental.
4. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Motion No. C250305-2
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 5,
2025 be received and adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Recommendations of the Development Services Committee meeting held on
Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Councillor Hutcheson declared a conflict of interest, at the time of the item for Item 4b)
Recommendations of the Development Services Committee meeting held on
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Item 6g) DS2025-025, Catherine McCarroll, Senior
Planner re: Consent Application 2024-B-16 (Walker, Walker, Walker & Butler), 343
Horseshoe Valley Road West and stated: I am a part owner of common lands which
abut the subject property. Councillor Hutcheson did not participate or vote on this item.
Motion No. C250305-3
Moved by Young, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that the recommendations of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 be adopted with the exception of Item 6g)
DS2025-025, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2024-B-16
(Walker, Walker, Walker & Butler), 343 Horseshoe Valley Road West to be voted on
separately.
Carried.
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4.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Motion No. CC250305-4
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended
1 . That DS2025-025, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2024-13-
16 (Walker, Walker, Walker & Butler), 343 Horseshoe Valley Road West be received
and adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2024-B-16 (Walker, Walker, Walker & Butler), to create an
agricultural lot on the lands, consisting of a severed parcel having an area of
approximately 70.3 hectares (173.7 acres) and a frontage of approximately 618.0
metres (2,027.6 feet) on Horseshoe Valley Road West and a retained parcel having a lot
area of approximately 10.0 hectares (24.7 acres) and a frontage of approximately 700.0
metres (2,296.6 feet), be deferred to provide the applicants with the opportunity to
address Planning Staff's comments.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
5. By-Laws:
a) 2025-023: A By-law to remove the Holding Provision On lands described as follows: Part
of Lot 13, Concession 13 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, Roll
# 4346- 020-006-15000.
Motion No. C250305-5
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2025-023
a) 2025-023: A By-law to remove the Holding Provision On lands described as follows:
Part of Lot 13, Concession 13 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe,
Roll # 4346- 020-006-15000
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed
and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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4.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 5, 2025
6. Closed Session Items:
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest, at the time of the item for Item 6c) Brent
Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Special
Projects, Planning re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege (Official
Plan Appeals-Short Term Rentals (STR)) and stated: I own and operate a short term rental.
Councillor Schell was not present for the discussion or vote on this item.
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. C250305-6
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:11 p.m. to discuss
• Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege (Official Plan Appeals-Short
Term Rentals (STR's).
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. C250305-7
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 9:39 p.m. at which time we shall Report on the Closed
Session Item 6c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur,
Manager, Special Projects, Planning re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client
privilege (Official Plan Appeals-Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
Carried.
c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager,
Special Projects, Planning re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege
(Official Plan Appeals-Short Term Rentals (STR)).
Motion No. C250305-9
Moved by Young, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that staff and legal counsel proceed as directed by Council with respect
to Item 6c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services, George Vadeboncoeur,
Manager, Special Projects and Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Litigation
affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege (Official-Plan Appeals-Short Term Rentals
(STR's)).
Carried.
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4.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 5, 2025
7. Confirmation By-Law:
a) By-Law No. 2025-024: Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Motion No. C250305-11
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2025-024: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 be read a first, second and third time,
passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
8. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C250305-12
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 9:40 p.m.
Carried.
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Deputy Clerk, Janette Teeter
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5.a) 2025-033:A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to la...
The Corporation of the Township Of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2025-033
A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at
560 Line 8 North, Concession 8 Part East Part Lot 17 Reference Plan 51 R15953
Part 1 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte
2024-ZBA-17 (Lucas)
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is empowered
to pass By-laws to regulate the use of land pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
And Whereas Council deems it appropriate to rezone the subject lands.
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1. Schedule Al0' to Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone symbol applying to a portion of the lands located in Concession 8
Part East Part Lot 17 Reference Plan 51 R15953 Part 1, Geographic Township of
Oro, Township of Oro-Medonte, from the Rural Residential Two (RUR2)Zone to a
Rural Residential Two Exception 366 (RUR2*366)Zone, as shown on Schedule"A"
attached and forming part of this By-law.
2. Section 7.0—is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:
7.366*366 Concession 8 Part East Part Lot 17 Reference Plan 51 R1 5953
Part 1 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte (Lucas)
[By-law 2025-033]
Notwithstanding any other provision in this by-law to the contrary, the
following provisions apply:
a)One (1) detached accessory dwelling unit is
permitted in a detached accessory building.
b)The detached accessory building is located in the
front yard, 15.39 metres(50.5 feet)from the front
lot line.
c) Maximum floor area for the detached accessory 87.6 square metres
building. (943.0 square feet)
d) Maximum floor area of the detached accessory 87.6 square metres
dwelling unit. mm� (943.0 square feet)
3. Schedule "A"attached to By-law No. 2025-033 is declared to form a part of this By-
law.
4. This By-law shall come into effect upon the date of passage hereof, subject to the
provisions of the Planning Act, as amended.
Passed in Open Council this 7th Day of May, 2025.
The Corporation of the Township Of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Clerk, Janette Teeter
By signing this by-law on May 07,2025, Mayor Greenlaw will not exercise the
power to veto this by-law.
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5.a) 2025-033:A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to la...
Schedule 'A'
To By-Law No. 2025-033
The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte
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ElLands Rezoned From the Rural Residential Two(RUR2)Zone to the
Rural Residential Two Exception 366(RUR2*366)Zone
This is Schedule W to By-Law 2025-033 passed the Th day of May, 2025.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
a
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Clerk, Janette Teeter
(Application 2024-ZBA-17)
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5.b) 2025-043:A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to la...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2025-043
A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at
Concession 12, Part Lot 21 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte
2025-ZBA-21 (Gao & Han)
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is empowered
to pass By-laws to regulate the use of land pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13;
And Whereas Council deems it appropriate to rezone the subject lands;
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1. Schedule A6' to Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone symbol applying to the lands located in Concession 12, Part Lot
21, Geographic Township of Oro, Township of Oro-Medonte, from the
Agricultural/Rural Exception (A/RU*15)Zone to the Residential One (R1)Zone, as
shown on Schedule "A"attached and forming part of this By-law.
2. Schedule "A"attached to By-law No. 2025-043 is declared to form a part of this By-
law.
3. This By-law shall come into effect upon the date of passage hereof, subject to the
provisions of the Planning Act, as amended.
Passed in Open Council this 7t" Day of May, 2025.
The Corporation of the Township Of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Clerk, Janette Teeter
By signing this by-law on May 07,2025, Mayor Greenlaw will not exercise the
power to veto this by-law.
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5.b) 2025-043:A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to la...
Schedule 'A'
To By-Law No. 2025-043
The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte
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aSubject Lands
lLands To Be Rezoned From Agricultural/Rural Exception 15(A/RU`15)
Zone to Residential One(R1)Zone
This is Schedule 'A'to By-Law 2025-043
passed the 7ch day of May, 2025.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Clerk, Janette Teeter
(Application 2025-ZBA-21)
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Ta) By-Law No. 2025-044: Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of t...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2025-044
Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25, as amended
provides that the powers of the Municipal Council shall be exercised by By-Law,
unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
And Whereas The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it expedient that the proceedings at this Council Meeting be confirmed and
adopted by By-Law;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council at its Council Meeting held on Wednesday, May
7, 2025, and in respect to each Motion, Resolution and other actions passed and
taken by the Council at its said Meeting is, except where prior approval of the
Ontario Land Tribunal is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2. That the Mayor and the proper Officials of the Township are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to
obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be
necessary on behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
3. That the Mayor/Chair and Clerk/Designate are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and affix the corporate seal to all necessary documents.
4. And That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing
thereof.
Passed in Open Council this 7th Day of May, 2025.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Clerk, Janette Teeter
By signing this by-law on May 07,2025, Mayor Greenlaw will not exercise the
power to veto this by-law.
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