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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:31 a.m.
1. OPENING OF MEETING BY THE CHAIR
Michelle Lynch assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
Present: Chair Michelle Lynch
Member Lynda Aiken
Member Rick Webster
Member Bruce Chappell
Regrets: Member Garry Patter
Staff Present: Steven Farquharson, Intermediate Planner
Marie Brissette, Deputy Secretary Treasurer
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CA080619-01
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended by the Committee of Adjustment that:
the agenda for the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday, June 19t", 2008 be received
and adopted as amended:
5 i} Amend 2008-A-06 to 2008-A-16
5 n} Amend 2008-8-02 (Revised} to 2008-B-03 (Revised)
Carried.
3. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
- IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
None.
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF COUNCIL:
a) Minutes of Committee of Adjustment Meeting of May 15, 2008.
CA080619-02
Moved by Webster, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended by the Committee of Adjustment that:
the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday, May 15t", 2008 be received
and adopted as presented.
Carried.
5. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
a) Application: 2008-8-17 to 2008-B-18
Applicant: Anne Jassoy
Location: Lat 26, Con. 7, 26 lakeshare Road West (Formerly Township of Oro)
Proposal: Sever 2 lots
CAO$U619-03
Moved by Webster, Seconded by Aiken
Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment defers the discussion and decision for
application 2008-B-17 to 2008-8-18 (Anne Jassoy) far 26 Lakeshore Raad West, lot 26,
Concession 7 (Formerly Township of Ora), in order to receive and consider comments from the
Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority, as per their request dated June 12, 2008.
Carried.
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Applications 20D8-B-2D (ltem 5b)), ZDD&8-21 (Item 5c)) and 2DD8-A-17 (item 5c)), were
considered jointly.
b) Application: 2008-8-20
Applicant: Glen Oldfield
location: North Part of lots 2, Concession 1, 8882 Highway 12 (Formerly
Township of Orillia}
Proposal: Boundary Adjustment
c} Application: 2008-B-21
Applicant: Glen Oldfield
location: North Part of lots 2, Concession 1, 8882 Highway 12 (Formerly
Township of Orillia}
Proposal: Technical Severance
d) Application: 2008-A-17
Applicant: Glen Oldfield
location: North Part of Lots 2, Concession 1, 8882 Highway 12 (Formerly
Township of Orillia)
Proposal: Variance -Frontage
Michael and Mabel Sim expressed concerns over the width of the proposed driveway, noted
that various trees would be removed, and questioned access for emergency vehicles. The
Sims informed the Committee of continuous vehicular travel and noise issues.
John and Fiosalee Bard noted that the proposed driveway was a hydro corridor providing hydro
service to adjacent properties and questioned whether poles would be removed to
accommodate the driveway.
Diane Pappas expressed concern over snow removal and storage, noted the wetlands in the
area of the proposed driveway.
Colleen Hughes articulated concerns of an additional driveway in a congested area.
The Committee received comments from the Ministry of Transportation.
The Committee directed staff to circulate the application to Hydro and the Township's Fire
Department.
CA080619-04
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment defers the discussion and decision for
application 2008-B-20, 2008-B-21 and 2008-A-17 (Glen Oldfield) for North Part of Lots 2,
concession 1, 8882 Highway 12 (Formerly Township of Orillia), in order to receive and
consider comments from the Applicant, as per his request on June 18t", 2008.
Carried.
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e) Application: 2008-B-24 to 2008-B-30
Applicant: Paul and Gynthia Crooks
location: Lat 15, Concession 11 (Formerly Township of Oro)
Proposal: Sever 7 Lots
Robert Ward informed that the area was a high traffic area, Hated environmental issues in the
area, and noted that the Schaal in the area was at capacity.
Greg May noted that the application was precedent setting, and outlined a crick in the area.
Steve and Doyle CoDyre questioned whether the area could support additional wells, noted
various environmentally sensitive lands as well as a river, the high traffic and fear of the area
resembling a subdivision.
Lynda Roe supported the development.
Sherry McKinnon reiterated the comments regarding the environmentally sensitive lands and
the school being overloaded, and noted various wildlife in the area.
CA080619-05
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Webster
Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment defers the discussion and decision for
application 2008-8-24 to 2008-B-30 (Paul and Cynthia Crooks) far East Part of Lot 15,
Concession 11 (Formerly Township of Oro), in order to receive and consider comments from
the lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority, as per their request dated June 12, 2008.
Carried.
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f} Application: 2008-8-31 to 2008-&32
Applicant: Paul and Cynthia Crooks
Location: East Part Lot 15, Concession 11, 1472 15/16 Sideroad {Formerly Township
of Oro)
Proposal: Sever 1 Lot and Boundary Adjustment
The Committee directed staff to circulate the Township's Building Department to address
concerns regarding the shared septic and well.
CA080619-Q6
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Chappell
Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment defers the discussion and decision far
application 2008-8-31 to 2008-B-32 {Paul and Cynthia Croaks) for Lot 15, Concession 11
{Formerly Township of Oro), in order to receive and consider comments from the Lake Simcoe
Regional Conservation Authority, as per their request dated June 12, 2008.
Carried.
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g} Application: 2008-B-22
Applicant: Ian Johnstone
location: Lot 22, Concession 10, 274 line 9 South {Formerly Township of (Jra)
Proposal: Boundary Adjustment
CAO$0619-07
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Webster
Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment defers the discussion and decision far
application 2008-8-22 {Ian Johnstone} for 274 Line 9 South, Part of Lot 22, Concession 10
{Formerly Township of 4ra), in order to receive and consider comments from the lake Simcoe
Regional Conservation Authority, as per their request dated June 13, 2008.
Carried.
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h) Application: 2448-8-23
Applicant: Indian Park Association
Location: Lot 3, Concession 6, RP M-8, Black D, 15 Algonquin Trail {Formerly
Township of flro)
Proposal: Creation of New Lot
Andria Leigh, Agent far the IPA was present.
Anne Budge suggested the subject property be sold or donated to the Township, provided a
descriptive overview of the IPA.
The Committee received comments from Melanie Franner and the Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority.
CAC)$Q619-0$
Maned by Aiken, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grant provisional consent to Application
2448-8-23 for the creation of a new recreational lot, having an area of 4.5 hectares and
frontage on Algonquin Trail of 114 metres 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 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 pay $ 2,444.00 far the lot created as cash-in-lieu of a parkland
contribution;
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.
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i) Application: 2008-A-16
Applicant: Raymand Dumant
Lacatian: Lat 10, Cancessian 1, 2109 Gare Raad (Farmerly Tawnship of Oro)
Proposal: Variance -Max Flaar Area and Setback to EP Zane
Raymand Dumant was present.
CAp$0619-09
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Webster
Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment defers the discussion and decision far
application 2008-A-16 (Raymond Dumant) far 2109 Gare Raad, Cancessian 1, East Part Lot
10 (Formerly Tawnship of Ora), in order to receive and consider comments from the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.
Carried.
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j) Application: 2008-A-1$
Applicant: Brent Laing and t_eah Friesen
Location: Lot 27, Plan M10, 39 Pine Ridge Trail (Formerly Township of Medante)
Proposal: Variance -Shed Located in Front Yard
Leah Friesen was present.
CAp80619-1 Q
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2008-A-
18, for the construction of a detached accessory structure having an area of 11.8 square
metres, to be located 14.9 metres from the front property line, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the detached accessory building, notwithstanding Section 5.1.3 a), otherwise meet with
all other provisions for detached accessory buildings;
2. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the
Committee's decision by verifying in writing that the detached shed be located na closer than
14.9 metres from the front property line, in accordance with the sketch submitted with the
application;
3. That the applicant obtain any permits andlor approvals, if required, from the Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority;
4. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Ghief 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.
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k) Application: 2008-A-19
Applicant: Mike and Wendy Guthrie
bocatian: North Part bat 22, Concession 11, 193 line 10 South (Formerly Township
of Ora)
Proposal: Variance -Side Yard Setback for Barn
Mike Guthrie was present.
The Gammittee received correspondence from Clayton Perry.
CA080619-11
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2008-A-
19, being for the construction of an agricultural structure having an area of 148 square metres,
to be located 8 metres from the north interior side lot line, subject to the following conditions:
1. That an Ontario land Surveyor provide verification to the Tawnship of compliance with the
Committee's decision by verifying in writing that the agricultural structure be located no closer
8 metres from the north side lot line;
2. That the applicant obtain any permits and/or approvals, if required, from the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority;
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.
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I) Application: 2008-A-20
Applicant: Joanne Davison and Gordon Kennedy
Location: Lat 27, Concession 7, 92 Lakeshore Road West {Formerly Township of
Oro)
Proposal: Variance -Front Yard Setback
CA08U619-12
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Minor Variance 2008-A-20,
being to grant a reduction for the front yard setback from 6.5 metres to 4.7 metres for the
construction of a balcony having a floor area of 14.1 square metres, 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 so that the balcony be located na closer
than 4.7 metres from the front lot line
2. That the applicant receive any necessary permits andlor approvals from the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority, if required;
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 far within the
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried.
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m) Application: 2008-A-21
Applicant: Lawrence Crook
Location: Lot 9, Plan 104 RP 51 R2540, 1180 Line 2 South (Formerly Township of
Oro)
Proposal: Expansion of Non-Conforming Use and Accessory Structure in Front yard
CA080619-13
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Application 2008-A-21 subject
to the following conditions:
1. That the applicant obtain the necessary permits} and approval(s) from the Lake Simcoe
Regional Conservation Authority, if required;
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.
Carried.
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n) Application: 2008-8-03 {Revised)
Applicant: Anthony and Dianne Keene
Location: West Half Lot 24, Concession 8, 143 Ridge Road East {Formerly Township
of Oro)
Proposal: Creation of a New Lot
GAO$0619-14
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grant provisional consent to Application
2008-8-03 {Revised) far the creation of a new residential lot, having an area of 0.3 hectares
and frontage on Ridge Road East of 3$ metres subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an Qntario Land
Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary-Treasurer;
2. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for
the parcel severed, far review by the Municipality;
3. The applicant enters in to a Site Plan Control agreement to address the requested
conditions of the Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority.
4. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year
from the date pf the giving of the notice.
5. That the applicant pay $ 2,000.00 for the lot created as cash-in-lieu of a parkland
contribution.
Carried.
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6. STAFF REPORTS:
a) Marie Brissette, Deputy Secretary Treasurer
Re: Tree cutting by-law update
CA080fi19-15
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the verbal information received from Marie Brissette, Deputy Secretary
Treasurer, re: Tree Cutting By-law, be received.
Carried.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a) Appoint Steven Farquharson as Secretary Treasurer
CA080619-16
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended by the Committee of Adjustment that:
Steven Farquharson be appointed Secretary Treasurer.
Carried.
8. ADJOURNMENT
CA080619-17
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 1:25 p.m. until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 17th,
2008 or at the call of the Chair.
Carried.
Chairperson
Michelle Lynch
Deputy Secretary-Treasurer
Marie Brissette
(NOTE: A digital recording of this meeting is available for review.)
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