08 11 2005 C of A Agenda
Committee of Adiustment AQenda
Thursday AUQust 11 th 2005, 9:30 a.m.
1. Communications and Correspondence
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
3. Hearings:
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9:30
2005-A-17
Janet Lees
Plan 546, Lot 1 (Orillia)
5 Bards Beach Road
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9:40
2005-A-31
Tim Russell
Conc. 5, East Part Lot 19 (Medonte)
5718 Line 5 N
9:50
2005-B-31
Everton & Darlene Ellis
Conc. 4, East Part Lot 22, (Oro)
290 Line 4 S,
10:00
2005-A-32
Myrtle Alderson
Conc.12, West Part Lot 22 RP
51 R-4477 Part 1 (Oro)
1709 Ridge Rd. East
10:10
2005-A-33
James and Linda Cooper
Conc. 7, Plan 755, Lots 40 & 41
105 Lakeshore Rd. W (Oro)
10:20
2005-B-32 -
2005-B-36
Ted Pickard & Lisa Truax
Conc. 8, Plan 51 R-24483
Part 1 East Part Lot 16 (Medonte)
128 Moonstone Rd. East
10:30
2005-B-37
Lawrence Murphy &
Michelle Sheridan
Plan 51M 746, Block 16 (Oro)
10 Forest Hill Dr.
10:40
2005-B-38
Tang Fen Wong
Range 2 ,West Half Lot 2,
RP 51 R 3530, Parts 3, 4&2 (Oro)
1131 Range Rd
10:50
2005-A-30
Dave & Bunny Walker
Conc. 7, East Part Lot 26
RP 51 R-9881, Part 1 (Oro)
41 Lakeshore Road West
4, Decisions
5, Other business
-Adoption of minutes for July 14, 2005 Meeting
6. Adjournment
Township of Oro-Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11, 2005
Janet Lees
2005-A-17
5 Bards Beach Road, Plan 546, Lot 1 (Orillia)
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THE PROPOSAL
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The minor variance application was deferred last month to allow time for the applicant to address
concerns relating to the location of the septic system and the potential impacts on the proposed
location of the dwelling, The applicant has since then prepared a lot grading and filter bed design
and site plan for the construction of the proposed dwelling and are now ready to proceed with the
minor variance application.
The applicant is requesting relief of the following provisions from Zoning By-law 97-95:
Setback from the average high water mark
of Bass Lake-for south/west corner of proposed dwelling
-for stairs accessing proposed deck
- for south/west corner of proposed deck
Required
15 m (49,2 ft)
15m (49,2ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
Proposed
12.12 m (39.7 ft)
10.05 m (32,9 It)
8 m (26ft)
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROYALS
Official Plan Designation - Shoreline
Zoning By-law 97-95 - Residential Limited Service Exception Two Holding Provision (RLS'2(H))
Zone
Previous Applications - none
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Simcoe County
Public Works-
Building Department - The Township Building Dept. has reviewed this application and note that
the proposal appears to meet the minimum standards
Engineering Department - No concerns
PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Background
The minor variance application was deferred by the Committee on July 14, 2005 to allow time for
the applicant to address concerns relating to the location of the septic system, As the location of
the dwelling wiil not change as per the site plan prepared for the filter bed design, the requested
relief has not changed,
The subject property has a road frontage of approximately 24.3 metres (79,8 feet), a lot depth of
approximately 49 metres (161 feet) on the east side of the lot and approximately 38.8 metres
(127,3 feet) on the west side of the lot, a shoreline frontage of approximately 27.3 metres (89.6
feet) and a iot area of approximately 971,28 m2 (10,455 ff). The lands currently have a cottage
with an area of approximately 83,61 m2 (900 1t2). The owner is proposing to demolish the existing
cottage and build a one storey new single detached dwelling with an attached deck at the lake
side of the dwelling, The gross floor area for the new dwelling is proposed to be 153.28 m2 (1650
ff) and is proposed to be setback approximately 12,12 metres (39,76 feet) from Bass Lake, The
deck will be setback a minimum of 8 metres (26 feet) from the average high water mark of Bass
Lake.
Do the variances conform to the general intent of the Official Plan?
The property is designated Shoreline in the Official Plan, Section D10.1 which contains the
Shoreline policies in the Township's Official Plan sets out the following objectives:
. To maintain the existing character of this predom inantly residential area,
. To protect the natural features of the shoreline area and the immediate shoreline.
The requested variances for the new dwelling and attached deck would appear to maintain the
character of the shoreline residential area as the dwelling will be set back further from Bass Lake
than the existing cottage, Therefore the variances conform to the general intent of the policies
contained in the Official Plan,
Do the variances conform to the general intent of the Zoning By-law?
The primary role of setbacks to Bass Lake is to protect the natural features of the shoreline area
and the immediate shoreline, The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has commented
on the proposal and note that the applicants must obtain a permit from them to regulate the
location of development and site alteration on the property and to ensure that adequate elevation
of the dwelling above the high lake level and associated hazards of Bass Lake. The site
inspection revealed that the existing cottage is closer to Bass Lake than the proposed dwelling
and deck, thus improving the situafion of site lines to the Lake for the neighbouring properties,
The subject property is zoned Residential Limited Service Exception Two Holding Provision
(RLS'2(H)), The Holding provision applies to the property as Bards Beach Road is considered an
unassumed road which does not allow for the construction of new dwellings on vacant lots or
additions to existing dwellings and requires the execution of a Site Plan Agreement in accordance
with Section H1.4.3 of the Official Plan, prior to the removal of the Holding Provision and the
issuance of a building permit for any type of construction,
Subject to the approval of the removal of Holding Provision, the proposal should not adversely
impact the natural features of the shoreline and therefore the proposal is considered to conform
with the general intent of the By-law,
Are the variances appropriate for the desirable development of the lot?
Based on the site inspection, the proposed new dwelling and deck would appear to be
appropriate for the desirable development of the lot and in keeping with the surrounding
residential area, Given that the proposed dwelling and attached deck would provide for a form of
development that is suitable and consistent with the surrounding neighbourhood and would not
lead to the over development of the lot.
Are the variances minor?
On the basis that the size of the dwelling and deck are reasonable and would not adversely affect
the character of the shoreline residential area, the proposed variances are considered to be minor
in nature,
CONCLUSIONS
The subject application to permit a new dwelling and deck on the subject property generally
satisfies the four tests of the minor variance,
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Committee grant Minor Variance 2005-A-17 subject to the following
conditions:
1, The proposed deck shall be setback no closer than 8 metres (26 feet) from the average
high water mark of Bass Lake;
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2, The proposed dwelling shall be setback no closer than 12,12 metres (39,76 feet) from the
average high water mark of Bass Lake;
3, The stairs accessing the proposed deck shall be setback no closer than 10.05 metres
(32,97 feet) from the average high water mark of Bass Lake:
4, That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the application, as
submitted;
5, That the applicant obtain approval from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
under the Conservation Authorities Act;
6, That the applicant apply for and obtain approval for the combined application for Site Plan
Control/Removal of the Holding Provision, as Bards Beach Road is an unassumed or
private road:
7, That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with
the Committee's decision by 1) pinning the footing and 2) verifying in writing prior to
pouring of the foundation by way of surveylreal property report: and,
8. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building
Official only alter the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for
within the Planning Act R,S,O, 1990, c,P, 13,
All of which is respectfully submitted,
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Ahdy Karaiskakis
Junior Planner
Reviewed by,
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Director of Planning
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Township of Oro-Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11 , 2005
Tim & Arlene Russell
2005-A-31
5718 Line 5 North, Concession 5, East Part Lot 19 (Medonte)
THE PROPOSAL
The applicants are requesting permission from the Committee of Adjustment to permit the
construction of a 69,6 m2 (750 ft) detached garage which lies within the Environmental
Protection Zone. The proposed garage will be located approximately 100.5 metres (330 feet)
from the front property line.
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREYIOUS APPROVALS
Official Plan Designation - Agricultural
Zoning By-law 97-95 - AgriculturallRural (AlRU) and Environmental Protection (EP) Zones
Previous Applications - None
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Public Works-
Building Department- Building Department has reviewed this application and note that the
proposal appears to meet the minimum standards
Engineering Department-
PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Background
The subject property has a lot frontage of approximately 182,88 metres (600 feet) along Line
5 and a lot depth of approximately 35 hectares (86,9 acres). The property currently contains
a 139 m2 (1500 ft) barn with approximately 111 m2 (1200 1t2) of the barn being utilized as
living quarters.
The applicants are proposing to construct a 69.6 m2 (750 ft2) detached garage which is
located within the limits of the Environmental Protection Zone as noted in Zoning By-law 97-
95. As a result, permission is required from the Committee of Adjustment for the
construction of the garage,
Does the variance conform to the general intent ofthe Official Plan?
The property is designated Agricultural in the Official Plan, The primary function of this
designation is to protect land suitable for agricultural production from development and land
uses unrelated to agricultural and to preserve and promote the agricultural character of the
Township and the maintenance of the open countryside, Permitted uses in the Agricultural
designation includes single detached dwellings as well as accessory uses, As the proposed
location of the detached garage is on lands which does not involve agricultural activity, the
proposal appears to conform with the intent of the policies contained in the Official Plan,
Does the variance conform to the general intent of the Zoning By-law?
In assessing the issue of conformity with the Zoning By-law, the proposed garage should not
detract from the overall character of the lot and surrounding natural features being the
mature trees being located to the north and west of the proposed garage. One of the
purposes of regulating structures being built within the limits of Environmental Protection
Zone is to maintain and enhance the ecological integrity of the natural heritage system, to
ensure that development does not occur on lands that are unstable or susceptible to flooding
and to ensure that development does not occur on hazardous slopes, In reviewing Schedule
B-Components of the Environmental Protection One & Two Designations, it does not appear
that the Environmental Protection located on the lands are part of a Provincially Significant
Wetland or other Environmental Features, To this end the application has been circulated to
the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority who has not commented on the proposal to
date, Based on site inspection, the area appears to be dry and there is no evidence of a
watercourse in the area, therefore the proposed garage would therefore conform with the
general intent of the Zoning By-law subject to NVCA endorsement which will be
recommended as a condition of approval.
Is the variance appropriate for the desirable development of the lot?
The proposed variance should provide for a form of development that is suitable and
consistent with the surrounding area. The proposed variance will provide for the construction
of a detached garage and will continue to maintain the agricultural character of the area. On
this basis the proposed variance would provide for the appropriate development of the lot.
Is the variance minor?
As Committee is aware, "minor" is not determined on a mathematical basis, On the basis
that the proposal is reasonable and should not adversely affect the character of the
surrounding area, the proposed variance is considered to be minor.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed variance generally satisfies the 4 tests of a minor variance,
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that Committee approve minor variance 2005-A-31 subject to the
following conditions:
1, That the size and setbacks of the proposed garage be in conformity with the
sketches submitted with the application and approved by the Committee;
2, That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with
the Committee's decision by 1) pinning the footing and 2) verifying in writing prior to
pouring of the foundation so that
a. the garage be no larger than 69.6 m2 (750 ft"); and,
b. the garage be located no closer than 100,5 metres (330 feet) from the front
property line;
3. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority, if required; and,
4, That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building
Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for
within the Planning Act R.S,O. 1990, c.P, 13,
All of which is respectfully submitted,
~ed: I tLn ~>;
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Director of Planning
Township of Oro-Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11, 2005
Everton & Darlene Ellis
2005-B-31
290 Line 4 South
Concession 4, East Part Lot 22(Oro)
THE PROPOSAL
The applicants have applied for consent for a boundary adjustment! lot addition, The purpose of
this application is to convey and add a parcel of land having a lot frontage approximately 2,4
metres (8 feet), a lot depth of approximately 52,4 metres (172 feet) and a lot area of
approximately 383.8 m' (4,131.3 ft') from the 39 hectare (98 acre) parcel (290 Line 4 South) to
the parcel immediately to the south-east (304 Line 4 South), The resultant lot area of the parcel
to be enhanced, 304 Line 4 South, would be approximately 0,45 hectares (1,12 acres), No new
building lots will be created as a result of this boundary adjustment.
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROYALS
Official Plan Designation - Agricultural
Zoning By-law 97-95 - Agricultural/Rural (A/RU)
Previous Applications - None
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Simcoe County-
Public Works-
Building Department- The Township Building Dept has reviewed this application and not that the
proposal appears to meet the minimum standards,
Engineering Department-
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this application is to convey and add approximately 4,131,3 ft' from the 98 acre
parcel (290 Line 4 South) to the parcel immediately to the south-east (304 Line 4 South), to be
added to the existing rezidentiallot. The purpose of this boundary adjustment would be to allow
the property lines to follow the existing hedge and fence that act as natural property lines. The
land to be retained by the applicant would have an area of approximately 98 acres, which
contains an existing single detached dwelling and various barns and outbuildings.
OFFICIAL PLAN
Section D2,3,4 of the Official Plan provides a specific policy to allow Committee to consider
applications for farm consolidations and boundary adjustments in the Agricultural designation.
The policy states:
Boundary line adjustments or farm consolidations may be considered where the
effect of the boundary adjustment or consolidation is to improve the viability of the
farm operation provided:
a) no new lot is crealed; and,
b) the viability of using the lands affected by the application for agricultural uses
is not adversely impacted if the application is approved,
In reviewing the application, no new building lots will be created, the existing farm operation will
continue to exist and given the relatively small amount of land to be conveyed, the viability of the
4,131.3 fe resulting would not adversely impact the farm operation. On this basis, the application
would generally conform to the Official Plan,
ZONING BY-LAW
The subject property is currently zoned Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) in the Township's Zoning By-law
97-95, as amended, The retained lot would continue to comply with the provisions of the A/RU
Zone for agricultural purposes. The land to be enhanced, 304 Line 4 South, is zoned A/RU,
therefore a rezoning would not be required, The application would therefore generally conform
with the policies of the Zoning By-law.
CONCLUSION
The application generally conforms to the policies of the Agricultural designation and the retained
lands would comply with the minimum frontage and area requirements of the (A/RU) Zone. No
new building lots are being created.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Committee grant Provisional Consent regarding Application 2005-B-
31 subject to the following conditions:
1, That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject land indicating the severed parcel
be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer;
2, That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for
the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
3, That the severed lands be merged in title with 304 Line 4 South and that the provisions of
Subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act apply to any subsequent
conveyance or transaction involving the subject lands;
4. That the applicants solicitor provide an undertaking that the severed lands and the lands
to be enhanced will merge in title;
5. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte; and,
6. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from
the date of the giving of the notice.
~ Of. which is respectfully submitted,
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Karaiskakis Hons, B.A.
unior Planner
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Township of Oro-Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11, 2005
Myrtle Alderson
2005-A-32
1709 Ridge Road East, Concession 12, West Part Lot 22, 51R-4477, Part 1 (Oro)
THE PROPOSAL
The applicant is requesting relief of the following provisions from Zoning By-law 97-95:
i. Section 5,1,4 Maximum Heiqht of a detached accessory structure of 4,5 metres (14.7 feet)
to a proposed 6,4 metres (21 feet) for the construction of a garage: and,
ii. Section 5.1,6 Maximum floor area of a detached accessory structure, in a residential zone,
is 70 m 2 (753 sq It) to a proposed 80.3 m 2 (864 sq It) for the proposed garage.
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS
Official Plan Designation - Agricultural
Zoning By-law 97-95 - Residential One (R1) Zone
Previous Applications - None
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Public Works -
Building Department-The Township Building Dept. has reviewed this application and comment
that the proposal appears to meet the minimum standards
Engineering Department-
PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Background
The applicants propose to build a detached garage with an area of 80,3 m 2 (864 ff) and a height
of approximately 6,4 metres (21 feet) behind an existing dwelling on a residential lot which has a
lot area of 0,53 hectares (1,32 acres), The proposed garage would be located approximately 23
metres (75 feet) from the front lot line, approximately 9 metres (30 feet) from the side lot line and
24 metres (80 feet) frcm the rear lot line,
The Four Tests of the Minor Yariance
Do the variances conform with the general intent of the Official Plan?
The property is designated Agricultural in the Official Plan. Section D2.1 of the Township's
Official Plan sets out the following objectives for the Agricultural designation,
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To maintain and preserve the agricultural resource base of the Township.
To protect land suitable for agricultural production from development and land uses
unrelated to agriculture; and
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To preserve and promote the agricultural character of the Township and the
maintenance of the open countryside,
The principle use of land in the Agricultural designation shall be agriculture, Other permitted uses
include single detached dwellings and other accessory uses.
The applicant's proposal does not appear to offend these principles given that the variances will
accommodate development of a detached accessory building accessory to the permitted
residential use and would not appear to have a negative impact on the agricultural character of
the area.
On this basis the proposal is considered to conform with the intent of the Official Plan.
Do the variances conform with the general intent of the Zoning By-law?
One of the purposes of restricting the height of accessory buildings is to ensure that such
structures maintain a sense of scale with residential uses and to prevent buildings from evolving
into alternative uses, such as a dwelling unit. On the basis of a review of the applicant's building
plans, the proposed structure will accommodate an "open second storey concept" with 8 foot
walls for storage purposes, and therefore does not appear to offend the general intent of the
Zoning By-law,
Are the variances appropriate for the desirable development of the lot?
The applicant's lot is a relatively large rural residential property and the proposed building
appears generally compatible within a rural residential context. On this basis the proposal is
considered appropriate for the desirable development of the subject lot.
Are the variances minor?
On the basis that the size of the garage in contrast with the proposed dwelling appears to be
reasonable, is well buffered from the front and side lot lines and should not adversely affect the
character of the agricultural area, the proposed variances are considered to be minor.
CONCLUSIONS
The subject application as submitted to permit the construction of a detached garage with an area
of 80.3 m ' (864 ff) and a height of approximately 6.4 metres (21 feet) would generally satisfy the
four tests of a minor variance, As the proposed garage will be set back a large distance from the
property lines, the condition for the Ontario Land Surveyor to provide verification to the Township
with compliance of the Committees' decision will not be applied to this application.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Committee grant minor variance 2005-A-32, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the appropriate building permits be obtained from the Township's Chief Building
Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for
within the Planning Act R,S,O, 1990, c,P. 13;
2, That the height of the proposed garage be no greater than 6.4 metres (21 feet);
3. That the size of the proposed garage be no larger than 80.3 m ' (864 ft'); and,
4, That the setbacks be in conform ity with the dimensions as set out in the application and on
the sketches submitted with the application and approved by the Committee.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
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A'ndy Karaiskakis Hons, B,A.
Junior Planner
Reviewed by,
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Director of Planning
Township of Oro-Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11, 2005
James & Linda Cooper
2005-A-33
105 Lakeshore Road West, Cone. 7, Lots 40 & 41, Plan 755 (Ora)
THE PROPOSAL
The applicants are proposing to construct a 85,3 m2 (280 If) garage addition to be attached at
the front of the existing dwelling and are requesting relief of the following provision from Zoning
By-law 97-95:
i. Setback from the minimum required interior side yard of 3 metres (9.8 feet) to maintain
the existing 2,19 metres (7,21 feet) for the proposed addition, and,
The applicants are proposing to construct a 322m 2 (105,6 If) deck addition to be attached at
the east side of the existing dwelling and are requesting relief of the following provision from
Zoning By-law 97-95:
ii. Setback from the minimum shoreline setback from Lake Simcoe of 20 metres (65,6
feet) to a proposed 15,5 metres (51 feet) for the proposed deck,
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROYALS
Official Plan Designation -Shoreline
Zoning By-law 97-95 - Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone
Previous Applications - A-22/00 (interior side yard setback reduced to 1.7 metres for addition
to dwelling-approved)
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Public Works-
Building Department-
Fire Department
Engineering Department-
PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Background
The subject property has a lot frontage of approximately 18 metres (60 feet), a shoreline
frontage of approximately 18 metres (60 feet) and a lot area of approximately 0.07 hectares
(0,18 acres) and is presently occupied by a single detached dwelling,
The applicants wish to construct a 85.3 m2 (280 If) garage addition to be attached at the front
of the existing dwelling which currently encroaches into the 3 metres (9,8 feet) required interior
side yard setback. The attached garage will maintain the existing 2,19 metres (7.21 feet) set
back from the west side lot line,
The applicants are also proposing to construct a 32.2m 2 (105.6 If) deck addition to be
attached at the east side of the existing dwelling and are requesting that the deck be setback
15.5 metres (51 feet) from the highwater mark of Lake Simcoe.
Do the variances conform to the general intent of the Official Plan?
The property is designated Shoreline in the Official Plan, Section D10,1 which contains the
Shoreline policies in the Township's Official Plan sets out the following objectives:
. To maintain the existing character of this predominantly residential area.
. To protect the natural features of the shoreline area and the immediate shoreline,
The requested variances for an attached garage and for a proposed deck is considered to
conform with the intent of the policies contained in the Official Plan, The proposed garage
and deck will be well buffered by a mature cedar hedge being situated along the westerly
and easterly property lines, therefore the existing character is not being compromised, On
this basis, the proposed variance would therefore conform with the intent of the policies
contained in the Official Plan.
Do the variances conform to the general intent of the Zoning By-law?
The subject lot is currently zoned Shoreline Residential (SR), One of the purposes or goals
of maintaining setbacks in residential areas is to maintain a positive built form and visual
quality. The mature cedar hedge on both interior side lot lines will provide a form of privacy
for the abutting properties for the proposed garage and deck. The proposed garage and deck
will not result in a decrease in the existing built form,
The site inspection revealed that the proposed attached garage should not adversely impact
the residential neighbourhood as the garage will not further encroach into the existing interior
setback and the proposed deck will not encroach past the house into the existing setback
from Lake Simcoe. Therefore the proposal is considered to conform with the general intent of
the By-law.
Are the variances appropriate for the desirable development of the lot?
Based on the site inspection, the proposed attached garage and deck would appear to be
appropriate for the desirable development of the lot and in keeping with the surrounding
residential area, Given that the proposed additions would provide for a form of development
that is suitable and consistent with the surrounding neighbourhood, it would not lead to the
over development of the lot.
Are the variances minor?
On the basis that the proposal would not adversely affect the character of the shoreline
residential area, the proposed variances are considered to be minor in nature.
CONCLUSIONS
The subject application to permit the construction of an attached garage and deck on the
subject property generally satisfies the four tests of the minor variance,
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Committee approve application 2005-A-33 subject to the
following conditions:
1. The west side of the attached garage shall maintain the existing 2,19 metres (7,21
feet) setback from the side lot line;
2. That the proposed deck be located no closer than 15,5 metres (51 feet) from the
average high water mark of Lake Simcoe;
3. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with
the Committee's decision by 1) pinning the footing and 2) verifying in writing prior to
pouring of the foundation that the existing setback for the attached garage be
maintained and that the deck be located no closer than 15.5 m (51 ft) from the average
high water mark of Lake Simcoe;
4, That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building
Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided
for within the Planning Act R.S.O, 1990, c,P. 13; and,
5. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the application
and on the sketch submitted and approved by the Committee
All of which is respectfully submitted,
~",H,"' BA
Junior Planner
Reviewed by,
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Bruce Hoppe~~~;P
Director of Planning
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Township of Oro-Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11, 2005
Ted Pickard & Lisa Truax
2005-B-32 - 2005-B-36
128 Moonstone Road East, Concession 8, East Part Lot 16, 51R-24483, Part 1 (Medonte)
THE PROPOSAL
The purpose of applications 2005-B-32, 2005-B-33, 200S-B-34, 200S-B-35, 200S-B-36 is to
permit the creation of 5 new residential lots, Each lot to be created is proposed to have a lot
frontage of approximately 31.7 metres (104 feet), a lot depth of approximately 65 metres (213,25
feet) and a lot area of approximately 0.2 hectare (0,5 acres). The land proposed to be retained
would have a lot area of approximately 16.2 hectares (40 acres).
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS
Official Plan Designation - Rural Settlement Area, Rural & Environmental Protection Two Overlay
Zoning By-law 97-95 - Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) & Environmental Protection (EP) Zones
Previous Applications - None
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Simcoe County -
Public Works-
Building Department-The Township Building Dept. has reviewed this application and note that the
proposal appears to meet the minimum standards.
Fire Department
Engineering Department-Capacity of Robincrest Water System to be confirmed to allow 5 more
lots
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND
It is the applicant's intent to create 5 new residential lots fronting on Moonstone Road East. The
lands proposed to be severed are currently vacant with a significant amount of tree cover. The
retained lands have an existing dwelling.
OFFICIAL PLAN
The lands subject to the severances are designated Rural Settlement Area in the Oro-Medonte
Official Plan, Section D4.3 of the Township's Official Plan provides the following direction to
Committee in considering an application for land division in the Rural Settlement Area
Designation:
Land division by Plan of Subdivision, rather than by consent to sever, shall generally be deemed
necessary if:
a) the extension of an existing public road or the development of a new public road
is required to access the proposed lots; or,
b) the extension of a municipal water system is required to service the proposed
lots: or,
c) the area that is proposed to be developed is not considered to be infilling; or,
d) a Plan of Subdivision is required to ensure that the entire land holding or area is
developed in an orderly and efficient manner; or,
e) more than three new lots are being created.
As the policy states that land division by Plan of Subdivision rather than by consent to sever shall
generally be deemed necessary if more than three new lots are being created, it is the Planning
Departments opinion that the creation of five residential lots can be created through consent
rather than by Plan of Subdivision, therefore the proposed application does not meet the criteria
noted above. As a result, Committee shall consider the policies contained in Section D4,3,2, land
division by consent:
The creation of new lots for any permitted use by consent to sever is permitted,
provided a Plan of Subdivision is not required in accordance with Section D4.3.1 and
provided the proposed lot:
a) fronts onto an existing public road that is maintained year round by a the
Township, County or Province;
b) will not cause a traffic hazard as a result of its location on a curve or a hill;
c) can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and an appropriate means
of sewage disposal:
d) complies with the County of Simcoe access policies if the proposed lot is to
be accessed by a County road; and,
e) is not located on lands designated Rural Settlement Area in the Forest Home
or Prices Corners Settlement Areas,
If the proposed consent is granted, the severed lot fronts onto a public road that is maintained
year round by the County. Comments from the Engineering Department state that the capacity of
the Robincrest Water System which services the community of Moonstone will be confirmed to
determine whether or not the System can service five more additional lots. At the time the report
was written, comments have not been received from the Public Works Department nor from the
County of Simcoe regarding criteria (b) and to the County's requirements for access to the
proposed lots, Based on the comments above, it is premature to determine whether the proposed
application complies with the intent of the Official Plan,
ZONING BY-LAW
The lands subject to the application are currently zoned AgriculturallRural (A/RU) in the
Township's Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, The proposed severed lots would be required to
be rezoned as a condition of consent to reflect its intended usage for residential purposes, The
proposed severed lots would meet the minimum requirement of the Residential One (R1) Zone.
The retained lot would continue to comply with the provisions of the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU)
zone.
ANALYSIS
The proposal does not appear to meet all the lot creation criteria set out in Section D.4.3,1 of the
Official Plan. It is the Planning Departments recommendation that the Committee defer the
consent applications for the Township to obtain favourable comments from the Public Works
Department and from the County of Simcoe to satisfy the criteria noted in Section D.4.3.1
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Committee defer Applications 2005-B-32 - 2005-B-36 to allow time for
the Township to receive favourable comments from the Public Works Department and from the
County of Simcoe for the proposed five lots and for confirmation that the lots can be serviced by
the Robincrest Water System.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
A~
Andy Karaiskakis Hons. BA
Junior Planner
Reviewed by,
Bruce Hoppe, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
Township of Oro-Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11, 2005
Lawrence Murphy & Michelle Sheridan
2005-B-37
10 Forest Hill Drive, Plan 51M 746, Block 16 (Ora)
THE PROPOSAL
The purpose of application 2005-B-37 is to permit the creation of a new residential lot. The land
to be severed is proposed to have a lot frontage of approximately 92.92 metres (304.8 feet), a lot
depth of approximately 86 metres (282,15 feet) and a lot area of approximately 0.4 hectare (1.03
acres), The land proposed to be retained would have a lot area of approximately 0.42 hectares
(1.02 acres),
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS
Official Plan Desi9nation - Rural Residential
Zoning By-law 97-95 -Rural Residential One (RUR1) Zone
Previous Applications - None
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Simcoe County
Public Works-
Building Department-The Township Building Department has reviewed this application and note
that the proposal appears to meet the minimum standards
Engineering Department-
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND
It is the applicant's intent to create a new lot fronting on Forest Hill Drive, The lands proposed to
be severed and retained are currently vacant with a significant amount of tree cover located at the
rear of the lot.
OFFICIAL PLAN
The subject lands are designated Rural Residential in the Oro-Medonte Official Plan. Section
D9.3 states that "all development within the Rural Residential designation shall occur by way of
Plan of Subdivision," This policy was specifically included within the Official Plan in 1997 to
ensure that lands that were designated at the time of Official Plan approval but not yet divided
into lots proceeded through the Plan of Subdivision process, A further intent of the policy was to
prevent further lot creation within the rural residential developments that existed or were
approved when the new Official Plan was prepared,
Prior to 1997, the former Township of Oro Official Plan did permit Rural Residential development,
and the old Official Plan contained both a Country Residential and an Estate Residential
designation to provide for this form of development. The Country Residential designation
permitted lots with an area of 0.4 hectares and the Estate Residential designation permitted
developments that had an area of 0,8 hectares, The subject property used to be designated
Estate Residential, which means that each of the lots were intended to have a minimum lot area
of 0,8 hectares,
ZONING BY-LAW
Given that the current Official Plan does not contemplate new Rural Residential subdivisions,
there was a need to ensure that that the character of the existing and approved developments at
the time was protected in the implementing zoning by-law. It was on this basis that the
implementing zoning by-law contains both a RUR1 and RUR2 Zone. Both zones require
minimum lot sizes of 0.4 hectares and minimum lot frontages of 45 metres. The main difference
between the two zones is minimum required front, exterior and interior side yard, which is higher
in the RUR1 Zone.
Given that the lands were designated Estate Residential in the previous Township of Oro Official
Plan, the implementing zoning by-law could have included a minimum lot size of 0.8 hectares in
the implementing zoning by-law, This was not done because the policy anticipated that all new
development in the then new Rural Residential designation would occur by Plan of Subdivision
and because only existing approvals and developments were being recognized, However, there
was a need to ensure that buildings were located on the two types of lots (country residential and
estate residential), in accordance with the intent of the previous planning approvals.
It should be noted that the proposed and retained lot would comply with the Zoning By-law
provisions for the Rural Residential One (RUR1) Zone,
ANALYSIS
Notwithstanding the fact that the severed and retained lot would comply with the provisions of the
RUR1 Zone, the intent of the Official Plan with respect to character and form of development
takes precedence when considering an application for consent. In this case, the current Official
Plan recognized a previously approved estate residential development that had lots with a
minimum area of 0.8 hectares. In order to ensure that any lot creation in the Rural Residential
designation occurred in accordance with the intent of the previous approvals, all new
development shall occur by way of Plan of Subdivision, Given that the proposal involves dividing
a 0.8 hectare lot into two by way of consent, the application does not conform with the intent of
the Official Plan and should be refused,
CONCLUSION
1, The application should be refused since it does not conform with Section 09,3 of the
Official Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
1, It is recommended that the Committee not grant Provisional Consent to application 2005-
B-3? as it does not conform with Section 09.3 of the Official Plan
All of which is respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Andy Karaiskakis Hons, BA
Junior Planner
Nick McDonald, MCIP, RPP
Partner, Meridian Planning Consultants
Township of Oro-Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11, 2005
Tang Fen Wong
2005-8-38
932 Line 15 N., Concession 1, East Part Lot 6 (Orillia)
THE PROPOSAL
The purpose of application 2005-B-38 is to permit the creation of a new residential lot. The land
to be severed is proposed to have a lot frontage of approximately 285 metres (935 feet), a lot
depth that varies from approximately 69 metres (226 feet) to 226 metres (741.5 feet) and a lot
area of approximately 6 hectare (15 acres), The land proposed to be retained would have a lot
area of approximately 0,7 hectares (1,67 acres),
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREYIOUS APPROYALS
Official Plan Designation - Rural & Shoreline
Zoning By-law 97-95 - Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) & Shoreline Residential (SR) Zones
Previous Applications - None
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Simcoe County
Public Works-
Building Department- The Township Building Dept. has reviewed this application and note that
the proposal appears to meet the minimum standards.
Engineering Department- No concerns
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND
It is the applicant's intent to sever the existing house and accessory buildings, shown as Part 2 on
the applicants' sketch, which has an area of approximately 0,7 hectares (1,7 acres) from the
heavily wooded area located to the north of Part 2, shown as Part 1, having an area of
approximately 6 hectares (14.8 acres). As indicated by the applicant's agent, the private right of
way traveling east from Range Road, municipally known as Pemberton Lane, is owned by the
applicant. It has also been indicated that on the applicants' deed, Pemberton Lane is a right of
way which favours the adjoining lots for road access. Furthermore, Pemberton Lane will be
conveyed with the retained lands.
OFFICIAL PLAN
The portion of the property north of Pem berton Lane is designated Rural while the portion south
of Pemberton Lane is designated Shoreline in the Official Plan, The lot to be severed will be
located in the Rural designation and the retained lot will be located in the Shoreline designation,
Since the lot to be severed is located in the Rural designation, the policies respecting lot creation
in the Rural designation apply. Section D3,3.1 of the Official Plan deals with lot creation in the
Rural designation:
03.3.1
The creation of new lots for residential purposes
In accordance with the intent of this Plan to maintain the rural character of the
Township, only a limited number of new lots for residential purposes can be created
in the Township, In this regard, only one new lot can be severed from a lot in the
Rural designation that has an area of at least 36 hectares or is the whole of an
original Township lot provided a lot has not been severed from the parcel after March
26, 1973.
In considering the creation of a new lot for residential purposes, the Committee of
Adjustment shall be satisfied that the proposed lot:
a) will have a minimum lot area of 0.4 hectares:
b) is of an appropriate size for residential use, with such a residential use
generally not requiring a lot size that exceeds 2,0 hectares;
c) fronts onto an existing public road that is maintained year round by the
Township or County;
d) will not cause a traffic hazard as a result of its location on a curve or a hill;
and,
e) can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and an appropriate means
of sewage disposal.
As the subject property has a lot area of approximately 7,2 hectares, and it appears that the lot
for the former O'Brien house was created since 1973, the application does not conform with the
Official Plan,
However, if the lot to be severed was located in the Shoreline designation instead, then the
policies of the Shoreline designation would apply to the application, The policy below provides
the basis for the consideration of new lots be consent in the Shoreline designation:
010.3.7
New residential lots by consent
The creation of new lots for a residential use by consent to sever is permitted,
provided a Plan of Subdivision is not required in accordance with Section D10.3.5
and provided the proposed lot and the retained lot:
a) fronts onto an existing public road that is maintained year round by the
Township or County;
b) will not cause a traffic hazard as a result of its location on a curve or a hill;
and,
c) can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and means of sewage
disposal.
The proposed lot and the lot to be retained appear to meet the policies for the creation of new lots
in the Shoreline Designation, In addition, Section D1 0,3.8 states that "new residential
development in the Shoreline designation will be limited to small-scale subdivisions on the
shoreline or minor infilling by consent." It is our opinion that the new lot conforms with this intent
ZONING BY-LAW
The subject property is currently zoned A9ricultural/Rural (AlRU) for the portion of land located
north of Pemberton Lane and is zoned Shoreline Residential (SR) south of Pemberton Lane. The
proposed severed lot, which would be located in the A/RU Zone, would comply with the
provisions of the A/RU for agricultural uses and the retained lot would continue to comply with the
minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage requirements.
CONCLUSION
The application does not conform to Section D3.3.1 of the Official Plan as the subject property
has a lot area of approximately 7,2 hectares whereas only one new lot can be severed from a lot
in the Rural designation that has an area of at least 36 hectares, However, if the retained and
severed lots were reversed, the application would conform with the Official Plan.
If the applicant is agreeable to the severed and retained lots being reversed, there should be
some further discussions with the applicant regarding the potential to obtain a road widening on
the south side of Pemberton Lane to facilitate the improvement of Pemberton lane in the future.
However, the dedication of Pemberton lane itself to the Township is not recommended at this
time,
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Committee Defer Consent Application 2005-B-38 to allow time for the
applicant to consider which lot should be the severed lot on the application and to initiate
discussions with the Public Works Superintendent regarding a potential road widening,
All of which is respectfully submitted,
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Junior Planner
Reviewed by,
Nick McDonald, MCIP, RPP
Partner
Meridian Planning Consultants
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Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 11, 2005
Dave & Bunny Walker
2005-A-30
41 Lakeshore Road West, Concession 7, East Part Lot 26, 51R-9881, Part 1 (Oro)
THE PROPOSAL
The applicants are proposing to construct a swimming pool to be located at the rear of the property
and are requestin9 relief of the following provision from Zoning By-law 97-95:
i. Section 5.33 Setback from water courses of 30 metres (98,4 feet) to a proposed 17 metres
(55.8 feet) for the proposed pool.
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROYALS
Official Plan Designation -Shoreline
Zoning By-law 97-95 - Shoreline Residential (SR)
Previous Applications - none
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Simcoe County
Public Works-
Building Department - The Township Building Dept. has reviewed this application and note that
the proposal appears to meet the minimum standards
Engineering Department-
PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Background
The subject property has a road frontage of 27.51 metres (90.26 feet), a lot depth of
approximately 69 metres (226 feet) and a lot area of approximately 0,22 hectares (0.56 acres).
The lands are currently occupied by a single detached dwelling. The owners are proposing to
build a swimming pool behind the dwelling and lying within the 30 metre (98,4 feet) setback of a
water course which runs to the east of the dwelling, The proposed swimming pool will be set
back 17 metres (55.8 feet) from the top of bank of the creek,
Does the variance conform to the general intent of the Official Plan?
The property is designated Shoreline in the Official Plan, The primary function of the Shoreline
designation is to maintain the existing character of the shoreline residential area and to protect
the natural features of the shoreline area and the immediate area, Permitted uses in the
Shoreline designation primarily include residential uses as well as accessory uses, The proposed
swimming pool would appear to maintain the character of the residential area not on the shoreline
and would therefore conform with the intent of the policies contained in the Official Plan.
Does the variance conform to the general intent of the Zoning By-law?
One of the purposes of maintaining setbacks from water courses is to maintain and enhance the
ecological integrity of the natural heritage system, to ensure that development does not occur on
lands that are unstable or susceptible to flooding and to ensure that development does not occur
on hazardous slopes,
Section 5,33 of the implementing Zoning By-law specifies that all buildings and structures be set
back a minimum of 30 metres (98.4 feet) from the top of bank of any water courses. A reduction
in the 30 metre setback shall not require an Amendment to Official Plan but will require either an
Amendment to the implementing Zoning By-law or a minor variance subject to the comments of
the appropriate agencies, Matters to be considered in reviewing an application to reduce the
setback include:
. the nature of the soils;
. the nature of the vegetation and cover:
. the slope of the land;
. the nature of existing and proposed drainage patterns;
. the nature of the fish and wildlife that may be present; and,
. the scale of the proposed development.
Based on a site inspection of the subject property, it was noted that the area of the lot proposed
for the location of the swimming pool is relatively open and free of vegetation. The proposed pool
is proposed to be set back 17 metres (55,8 feet) from the top of bank of the creek, therefore
should not impact the slope or embankment. The slope of the land is fairly level where the
proposed location of the swimming will be, and slowly declines towards the creek. Comments
from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority were received stating that part of the
subject property is regulated by the LSRCA, however, as the proposed works are situated outside
of the regulated area, they do not require a permit. Furthermore, is has been noted by the
LSRCA that the applicants must maintain the area between the proposed pool and the creek in a
natural, undisturbed condition. Given these factors, the proposal is deemed to conform with the
general intent of the Zoning By-law.
Is the variance appropriate for the desirable development of the lot?
The nature of development proposed appears modest and will not lead to over development of
the lot. The proposed variance should provide for a form of development that is suitable and
consistent with the surrounding area. On this basis the proposed variance would provide for the
appropriate development of the lot.
Is the variance minor?
On the basis that the variance will permit the construction of a swimming pool in the area
approved by the LSRCA, the requested relief is deemed to be minor,
CONCLUSIONS
The requested variances generally satisfy the 4 tests of a minor variance,
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Committee approve Minor Variance Application 2005-A-30, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the
Committee's decision by 1) pinning the footing and 2) verifying in writing prior to pouring of
the foundation by way of survey/real property report prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor
that the proposed swimming pool be located no closer than 17 metres (55.8 feet) from the
top of bank of the creek;
2. That the applicants maintain the area between the proposed pool and the creek in a
natural, undisturbed condition as noted by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
letter dated July 20, 2005;
3. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the application and on
the sketch submitted with the application and approved by Committee; and,
4. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building Official
only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the
Planning Act R.S,O. 1990, c,P, 13,
All of which is respectfully submitted,
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Junior Planner
Reviewed by,
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Bruce Hoppe~RPP
Director of Planning
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Committee of Adiustment Minutes
Thursday July 14, 2005, 9:30 a.m.
In Attendance: Chairman Allan Johnson, Member Dave Edwards, Member
Michelle Lynch, Member Garry Potter, Member Lynda Aiken, Secretary-
Treasurer Andy Karaiskakis, and Director of Planning Bruce Hoppe
1. Communications and Correspondence
Correspondence to be addressed at the time of the specific hearing.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None declared
3. Hearinqs:
9:30
Dwight & Wendy Holm
Concession 8, West Part Lot 11 (Medonte)
164 Mount St. Louis Road East
2005-A-16
In Attendance: Dwight & Wendy Holm, applicants
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Lynda Aiken
"That the Committee hereby Grant Minor Variance Application 2005-A-16 subject
to the following conditions:
1, That the size and setbacks of the proposed addition be in conformity with
the Surveyor's Real Property Report prepared by Raikes Surveying dated
June 8, 2005;
2. That the surveyor provide verification to the Township that the footings
were pinned for the proposed addition;
3. That the applicant adhere to Approval # 2005-9034 from the Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority;
4. That the proposed addition be required to meet the setbacks from the
existing sewage system as per Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code; and,
5. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief
Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and
binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O, 1990, c.P. 13.
.....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment~July 14, 2005
Page 1
9:50
Janet Lees
Plan 546, Lot 1 (Orillia)
5 Bards Beach Road
2005-A-17
In Attendance: Janet & Dawson Lees, applicants
Secretary-Treasurer read letters from T. Kent Dempsey, neighbour,
received July 14,2005 verbatim to the Committee members and those
present in the audience.
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Garry Potter
"That the Committee hereby defer Minor Variance 2005-A-17 to allow time for
the applicant to address the concerns relating to the location of the proposed
septic system which could effect the location of the proposed dwelling.
.....Carried,"
Committee of Adjustment~July 14, 2005
Page 2
10:00
Helen Perry 2005-B-22
Conc. 11, East Part Lot 17, 51 R-9287, Part 1 (Oro)
556 Line 11 North
In Attendance: Ms. Helen Perry, applicant, and Morris Shelswell, neighbour
Secretary-Treasurer read letter from Holly Spacek, Planning Officer,
Simcoe County District School Board, dated July 4, 2005 verbatim to the
Committee members and those present in the audience.
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Garry Potter
"That the Committee hereby grant Provisional Consent regarding Application
2005-B-22 subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject land indicating the
severed parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to
the Secretary-Treasurer;
2. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
3. That the severed lands be merged in title with 544 Line 11 North and that
the provisions of Subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act
apply to any subsequent conveyance or transaction involving the subject
lands;
4. That the applicants solicitor provide an undertaking that the severed lands
and the lands to be enhanced will merge in title;
5. That the applicant apply for and obtain a re-zoning on the severed land to
accurately reflect the industrial land use;
6, That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte; and,
7. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of the notice,
.. ...Carried."
Committee of Adjustment~July 14, 2005
Page 3
10:10
Beth Power
Conc. 9, Plan 875, Lot 16 (Oro)
65 Parks ide Drive
2005-A-25
In Attendance: Mr. Eric Cole, contractor for Ms. Power
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Lynda Aiken, seconded by Michelle Lynch
"That the Committee hereby grant Minor Variance 2005-A-25 subject to the
following conditions:
1, That the second storey addition be no larger than 162,5 m2 (1 ,750 ft2);
2, That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the
application and on the survey submitted with the application dated July 30,
1997 and approved by the Committee;
3. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's
Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final
and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
.....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-July 14, 2005
Page 4
10:20
Amy Bond & Kathleen Taylor
Cone. 12, Plan 653, Lots 35 & 36 (Oro)
157 Robinson Street
2005-A-26
In Attendance: Mr. Paul Taylor, husband of Kathleen Taylor
Secretary-Treasurer read letter from P. Virginia Holmes, neighbour,
received July 8, 2005 verbatim to the Committee members and those
present in the audience.
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Lynda Aiken, seconded by Michelle Lynch
"That the Committee hereby grant Minor Variance 2005-A-26 subject to the
following conditions:
1, That the maximum height of the proposed boathouse not exceed 5.6
metres (18.3 feet);
2, That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief
Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and
binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S,O. 1990, c.P. 13.; and,
3, That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the
application and on the sketches submitted with the application and
approved by the Committee
.. ...Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-July 14, 2005
Page 5
10:30
Harold & Sue Regan
Plan 626, Lot 37, Part Lot 105 (Oro)
8 Simcoeside Ave.
2005-A-27
In Attendance: Sue Regan, applicant
Secretary-Treasurer read letter from Marley & Jerry Greenglass, neighbour,
dated July 6, 2005 verbatim to the Committee members and those present
in the audience.
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Lynda Aiken, seconded by Michelle Lynch
"That the Committee hereby grant Minor Variance Application No. 2005-A-27
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief
Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and
binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13;
2. That the ground floor area of the addition be no larger than 33.4 m2 (360
ft2);
3. That prior to issuance of a building permit, an Ontario Land Surveyor
provide verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's
decision by 1) pinning the footing and 2) verifying in writing prior to pouring
of the foundation that the addition be no closer than 2.4 metres (8 feet) ;
and,
4. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the
application and on the sketch submitted with the application and approved
by the Committee, as submitted.
.. ...Carried."
Committee of Adjustment~July 14, 2005
Page 6
10:40 Nancy & George Boyd 2005-A-28
Concession 1, Part Lot 1, 51 R-28412, Parts 2 & 14
3349 Ridge Road West (Oro)
In Attendance: Mr. William Laycock, Essa Home & Contracting
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Dave Edwards
"That the Committee hereby grant Minor Variance Application No. 2005-A-28
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the maximum height of the proposed boathouse not exceed 11,9
metres (39 feet) from the average high water mark of Lake Simcoe to the
peak of the roofline and that the location and shape of the boathouse be in
substantial conformity with the site plan submitted with the application;
2, That the applicants plant trees after completion of the boathouse as
required by the Site Plan Agreement; and,
3, That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief
Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and
binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S,O. 1990, c,P. 13.
.. ...Carried,"
Committee of Adjustment.July 14, 2005
Page 7
10:50
Peter & Janet Elaine Nell
Conc. 14, Part Lot 22, 51 R-27164, Part 1 (Oro)
707 Line 13 South
2005-B-23
In Attendance: Peter Nell, applicant, Mel Kent, 715 Line 13 South, Ray
Richardson, 15 Shoreline Drive
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Garry Potter
"That the Committee hereby grant Provisional Consent regarding Application
2005-B-23 subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an
Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary
Treasurer;
2. That the severed lands be merged in title with 715 Line 13 South and that
the provisions of Subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act
apply to any subsequent conveyance or transaction involving the subject
lands;
3, That the applicants solicitor provide an undertaking that the severed lands
and the lands to be enhanced will merge in title;
4. That the applicant prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
5, That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of the notice.
.. ...Carried."
Committee of Adjustment.July 14, 2005
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Mel Kent
Conc. 14, West Part Lot 22 (Oro)
715 Line 13 South
2005-B-24
In Attendance: Mel Kent, applicant, Peter Nell, 707 Line 13 South, Ray
Richardson, 15 Shoreline Drive
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Lynda Aiken, seconded by Dave Edwards
"That the Committee hereby grant Provisional Consent regarding Application
2005-B-24 subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an
Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary
Treasurer;
2. That the severed lands be merged in title with 707 Line 13 South and that
the provisions of Subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act
apply to any subsequent conveyance or transaction involving the subject
lands;
3. That the applicants solicitor provide an undertaking that the severed lands
and the lands to be enhanced will merge in title;
4. That the applicant prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
5. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of the notice.
.....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-July 14, 2005
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Douglas Shelswell & Wayne Shelswell
Conc. 14, Lot 18 (Oro)
191 Line 13 South
2005-B-25
In Attendance: Doug Shelswell, applicant
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Garry Potter
"That the Committee hereby grant Provisional Consent regarding Application
2005-B-25 subject to the following list of conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject lands indicating the
severed parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor or a
registerable description and be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer;
2. That the applicant prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
3. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte; and,
4. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of the notice.
. "..Carried."
Committee of Adjustment.July 14, 2005
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TRY Recycling Inc.
Conc. 8, West Part Lot 19 (Oro)
225 Line 7 North
2005-B-26
In Attendance: Andria Leigh, agent representing applicant, Robert
Swerdon, neighbour
Secretary-Treasurer read letter from Bob Swerdon, neighbour, dated July 8,
2005 verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the
audience.
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Dave Edwards
"That the Committee hereby defer Consent application 2005-8-26 until such time
as Council reviews the rezoning application and fully assesses the Official Plan
conformity.
.....Carried,"
Committee of Adjustment~July 14, 2005
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Penny Shainline
Conc. 7, Plan 755, Lot 16, Lot 17 (Oro)
73 Lakeshore Road West
2005-A-29
In Attendance: Penny Shainline, applicant, Mark Rogers, contractor
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Lynda Aiken
"That the Committee hereby grant Minor Variance Application No. 2005-A-29
subject to the following conditions:
1. The west side of the detached garage shall maintain the existing 1.2 metre
(4.07 feet) and 1.4 metre (4.72 feet) setback from the side lot line for the
north-west corner and for the south-west corner of the detached garage
respectively;
2, The front yard of the detached garage maintain the existing 4.9 metre
(16.23 feet) and 4.8 metre (16,02) setback from the front lot line for the
north-west and north-east corner of the garage respectively;
3. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of
compliance with the Committee's decision by 1) pinning the footing and 2)
verifying in writing prior to pouring of the foundation that the existing
setbacks for the detached garage will be maintained;
4. The ground floor area of the detached garage be no larger than 80.3 m2
(864 ff);
5. That the height of the detached garage be no higher than 5.2 metres (17
feet);
6. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's
Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final
and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13;
and,
7. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the
application and on the sketch submitted and approved by the Committee
.. ... Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-July 14, 2005
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5. Other Business
i. Adoption of minutes for June 16, 2005 Meeting
Moved by Garry Potter, Seconded by Dave Edwards
"That the minutes for the June 16th 2005 Meeting be adopted as printed
and circulated
p .Carried."
6. Adiournment
Moved by Dave Edwards, Seconded by Garry Potter
"We do now adjourn at 2:25 p.m."
p, Carried,"
(NOTE: A tape of this meeting is available for review.)
Chairperson,
Allan Johnson
Secretary-Treasurer,
Andy Karaiskakis
Committee of Adjustment-July 14, 2005
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