08 10 2006 C of A Minutes
Committee of Adiustment Minutes
Thursdav Auqust 10, 2006, 9:30 a.m.
In Attendance: Member Allan Johnson, Member Dave Edwards, Member Garry
Potter, Member Michelle Lynch, Secretary-Treasurer Andy Karaiskakis
Absent: Chairperson Lynda Aiken
1. Communications and Correspondence
i) Correspondence to be addressed at the time of the specific
hearing.
ii) Appointment of Acting Chairperson for August 10, 2006 meeting in
the absence of Ms. Lynda Aiken
The Secretary-Treasurer opened the floor for nominations for the position of
Acting Chairperson for the meeting
Motion No. CA060810-1
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Dave Edwards
That Michelle Lynch be nominated for the position of Acting Chairperson.
The Secretary-Treasurer asked Ms. Lynch if she would stand for the position
of Acting Chairperson for the meeting of August 10, 2006 and Ms. Lynch
accepted.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None declared
3. Hearinqs:
9:30
Julia Poore
Plan 765, Lot 13 (Oro)
25 Greenwood Ave
2004-A-14(Revised)
In Attendance: Wes Brennan, contractor
Motion No. CA060810-2
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Allan Johnson
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"That the Committee hereby approve the revision to Minor Variance Application
2004-A-14, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the existing decks on the lower and upper level shall be no closer
than 8.7 metres (28 feet) from the average high water mark of Bass Lake;
2. That the existing decks shall not encroach any further into the existing
setback from the south interior side lot line;
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; 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.
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9:40
Kevin Liscombe
Plan 1488, Lot 72 (Oro)
21 Green9ables Drive
A-25/91 (Revised)
In Attendance: Kevin Liscombe, applicant
Motion No. CA060810-3
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Allan Johnson
"That the Committee hereby defer the revision to Minor Variance Application A-
25/91 to allow time for the applicant to consider amending the application for the
setback from the deck to the rear property line.
.....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-August 10, 2006
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9:50
Jerome & Linda Cunningham
Plan 535, Lot 11 (Oro)
2 Nevis Ridge Road
2006-A-22
In Attendance: Linda Cunningham, applicant, Ken Warren, 8 Jermey Lane,
Todd Jeffrey, 10 Jermey Lane, and Lois Harnock, 12 Jermey Lane
Motion No. CA06081 0-4
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Dave Edwards
"That the Committee hereby Defer Minor Variance Application 2006-A-22 to
allow time for the applicant to submit a revised site plan showing the detached
garage being relocated closer to the dwelling, to ensure that the location of the
proposed garage will meet the minimum required setbacks to the septic system
as per Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code, and that the revised site plan will
show no driveway access entering off of Jermey Lane.
.....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-August 10, 2006
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10:00
Heather Shear
Plan 765, Lot 16 (Oro)
31 Greenwood Ave
2006-A-23
In Attendance: David Hacker, applicants husband
Secretary-Treasurer read letter from Tim Salkeld, Resource Planner,
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, dated August 4, 2006 verbatim
to the Committee members and those present in the audience.
Motion No. CA06081 0-5
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Garry Potter
"That the Committee hereby Defer Minor Variance 2006-A-23 to allow time for
the revised application to be re-circulated to the public in accordance with
Section 45 of the Planning Act
.. ...Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-August 1 0, 2006
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10:10
Neil McNiven
Concession 8, Part Lot 3 (Oro)
2006-B-18
In Attendance: Neil McNiven, applicant, John Hare, neighbour
Secretary-Treasurer read letter from Rachelle Hamelin, Planner II, County of
Simcoe, dated August 9, 2006 verbatim to the Committee members and
those present in the audience.
Motion No. CA060810-6
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Dave Edwards
"That the Committee hereby Defer Consent Application 2006-B-18 to allow time
for the applicant to consider the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) for the location of the new lot.
.. ...Defeated."
Moved by Allan Johnson, seconded by Dave Edwards
"That the Committee hereby Grant Provisional Consent for application 2006-B-
18 subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan of the new lot, including the 1
square foot land noted in Condition 3, 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 Township receives a 1 square foot conveyance of land, free and
clear of all and any encumbrances, from the property being enlarged at
Concession 8, North Part Lot 3, former Township of Oro. The applicant
shall pay all costs related to this condition, including any costs for
surveying and/or any costs related to the preparation and/ or registration
of any required municipal by-law related to the said conveyance;
4. That the retained agricultural lands be merged in title with the residential
lot created in 1988 (Part 1, RP 51R-18210) 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;
5. That the applicant's solicitor provide the Secretary-Treasurer with an
undertaking that the retained lands, Concession 8, North Part Lot 3 and
the previously created residential lot (Part 1, RP 51R-18210) will merge in
title;
6. That the applicant apply for and obtain a rezoning on the existing vacant
residential lot from the RUR2 to the A/RU Zone of consent that the lands
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zoned RUR2 be rezoned to AlRU to be consistent with the zoning fabric of
the area and that the proposed location of the transposed lot be rezoned
from the AlRU to the RUR2 to accurately reflect the intended land use;
and,
7. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of this notice as noted below.
.....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-August 1 0, 2006
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10:20
Sharon Bennett 2006-B-19
Concession, West Part Lot 11, RP 51R-17177, Part 1 (Medonte)
In Attendance: Warren Bennett, applicants' husband
Secretary-Treasurer read letter from Walter Dickie, Concession 13, Lot 10,
dated August 8, 2006 verbatim to the Committee members and those
present in the audience.
Motion No. CA06081 0-7
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Dave Edwards
"That the Committee hereby refuses Provisional Consent to application 2006-B-
19 for the reasons outlined herein:
1. Conformity with Section D9.3 of the Official Plan is not achieved;
2. The proposed new lot would not be in keeping with the established lot
fabric in this area of the Township;
3. The application would constitute an extension of an estate residential plan
of subdivision which is not in keeping with the existing nor the adopted
Official Plan; and,
4. The proposal does not constitute good planning.
.....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-August 1 0, 2006
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10:30
Grant Serra
Concession 11, North Part Lot 1 (Oro)
883 Horseshoe Valley Road East
2006-A-24
In Attendance: Grant Serra, applicant
Motion No. CA06081 0-8
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Allan Johnson
"That the Committee hereby Defer Minor Variance Application 2006-A-24 to
allow time for the applicant to submit revised drawings for the proposed
detached garage.
.....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment-August 1 0, 2006
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10:40
Catharine, Michael, Richard & Ian Woods
Concession 2, Part Lot 2 (Oro)
2773 Ridge Road West
2006-B-17
2006-A-21
In Attendance: John Waldie, applicant, 2793 Ridge Road West, Bret Smith,
purchasing retained lot.
Secretary-Treasurer read letter from Greg Marek, Planning/Engineering
Technician, County of Simcoe, dated August 2, 2006 verbatim to the
Committee members and those present in the audience.
Motion No. CA060810-9
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Allan Johnson
"That the Committee hereby Committee Grant Consent application 2006-B-17 for
a lot addition/boundary adjustment from 2773 Ridge Road West to 2793 Ridge
Road West and subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan of the subject lands showing a
revised lot frontage prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted
to the Committee Secretary;
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 applicant's solicitor provide an undertaking that the severed
lands and the lands to be enhanced will merge in title;
4. That the severed lands be merged in title with 2793 Ridge Road West 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;
5. That the retained lands, 2773 Ridge Road West maintain a minimum lot
frontage of 45 metres (147.6 feet) required in Zoning By-law 97-95;
6. The applicant shall obtain an entrance permit from the County of Simcoe
to permit a new residential entrance to the retained lands from County
Road 20 and for the closure of the existing residential entrance on the
severed lands to be added to 2793 Ridge Road. The boulevard at the
location of the closed residential entrance shall be restored to its original
condition. All costs associated with the entrance permit application
process, including entrance construction materials and labour shall be
borne by the applicant; and,
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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."
Motion No. CA060810-10
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Allan Johnson
"That the Committee hereby Approve Minor Variance application 2006-A-21 for
an interior side yard setback of 4.5 metres (14.7 feet) to 3.05 metres (10 feet) for
the retained parcel, 2773 Ridge Road West.
...Carried."
5. Other Business
i. Adoption of rninutes for the July 13, 2006 Meeting
Motion No. CA060810-11
Moved by Dave Edwards, Seconded by Allan Johnson
"That the minutes for the July 13th 2006 Meeting be adopted as printed
and circulated
.. . Carried."
6. Adiournment
Motion No. CA06081 0-12
Moved by Allan Johnson, Seconded by Dave Edwards
"We do now adjourn at 1 :30 p.rn."
... Carried."
(NOTE: A digital recording of this meeting is available for review.)
AYcuumw
Secretary-Treasurer,
Andy Karaiskakis, ACST(A)
Committee of Adjustment.August 10, 2006
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