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TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES ~ ~ G- -
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009 TIME: 9:30 A.M.
Present: Michelle Lynch, Chair
Lynda Aiken Bruce Chappell
Staff present: Steve Farquharson, Secretary Treasurer/Intermediate Planner
Marie Brissette, Deputy Secretary Treasurer/Committee Coordinator
Ryan Vandenburg, Planner
Regrets: Rick Webster Garry Potter
Also present: Mike Gannon Theresa and John AbreaE~~~~~'~~,~1~~i~~ ~~~~IN~~Ih~~
Rich Foshay Dr. Allan Losing ~ ~-~ ~cl a0
Albert Dykxhoorn Matt Birse j ~~~~~~ ~~' ~,m ----~- ~~
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1. OPENING OF MEETING BY THE CHAIR
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Michelle Lynch assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order. ~ G 0~ ~f. ~
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CA090219-01
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended by the Committee of Adjustment that the agenda for the meeting of Thursday,
February 19, 2009 be received and adopted as amended to add 7a) 2007-A-18 OMB Decision - Spasav.
Carried.
3. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT'
None.
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
a) Minutes of Committee of Adjustment Meeting of Thursday, January 29, 2009.
CA090215-02
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday, January 29,
2009 be adopted as presented.
Carried.
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5. PUBLIC MEETINGS
a) Application: 2008-A-51
Applicant: Mike Gannon
Location: 6 Catherine Street, West Part of Lot 1, Concession 13
Proposal: Relief from maximum height and maximum floor area for accessory structure.
Mr. Mike Gannon was present.
Mrs. Theresa and Mr. Jahn Abreau expressed concerns over the use of the proposed accessory structure
as commercial rather than residential, noted excessive speed and traffic on the road due to Mr. Gannon's
current use of the property, and stated concern aver the visual impact of the proposed structure in a
residential area.
Mr. Rich Foshay noted his objection over the proposal being approximately three times the size allowed
under the current by-law and reiterated Mr. and Mrs. Abreau's concerns regarding the visual impact.
Dr. Allan Lossing also expressed concerns over the size and visual impact of the commercial type building
in a residential area.
CA090219-03
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2008-A-51, being to a
request for relief from the Maximum Height for Accessory Structures from the required 4.5 metres to 5.64
metres and relief from Maximum Floor Area 70 sq. m. to the 139.4 sq m. subject to the following conditions:
1. That an Ontario [..and Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the
Committee's decision by verifying in writing that the accessory structure does not exceed 4.96 metres
from the average grade to the midpoint of the roof, and the floor area does not exceed 139.4 square
metres;
2. Notwithstanding Section 5.1.4 and Section 5.1.6 of Zoning By-law 97-95, that the detached accessory
building meet with all other provisions for detached accessory buildings;
3. That the appropriate zoning certificate and building permit be obtained from the Township only after
the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act.
Carried.
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b) Application: 2009-B-04 ~ ~ ~ -~
Applicant: Indian Park Association
Location: t43 Huronwoods Drive, Part of Block B, Plan M-30
Proposal: Boundary adjustment.
Mr. Albert Dykxhoorn and Mr. Matt Birse were present on behalf of the applicant.
CA090219-04
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional approval to Consent Appiication
2009-8-04, being to permit a boundary adjustment to convey approximatety 0.10 hectares (0.24 acres) from
the subject property to the neighbouring residential lot being 29 Seneca lane, 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 severed lands be merged in title with 29 Seneca Lane 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 prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the parcel
severed, for review by the Municipality;
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 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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6. STAFF REPORTS
None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a} 2007-A-18 OMB Decision -Spasov.
CA090219-05
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that OMB Decision - 2007-A-18 Spasov, be received.
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Carried.
8. ADJOURNMENT
CA09021$-0¢
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 11:03 a.m.
Carried.
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ven Farquharson, Secretary Treasurer
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