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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Present:
Staff Present:
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
9:30 a.m.
Chair Michelle Lynch
Member Rick Webster
Member Garry Potter
Member Lynda Aiken
Member Bruce Chappell
Steven Farquharson, Secretary
Treasurer/Intermediate Planner; Meghan Keelan,
Planner; Marie Brissette, Deputy
Secretary Treasurer/Committee Coordinator;
Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services
1. OPENING OF THE MEETING BY THE CHAIR
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
a) Motion to adopt Agenda.
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Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended by the Committee of Adjustment that the agenda for the
meeting of Thursday, June 18, 2009 be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
None declared.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of May 21, 2009.
CA090618-02
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting
of Thursday, May 21, 2009 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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5. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
a) 2009-A-10 (Theodore and Susan Lunstead)
93 Shoreline Drive, Part of Lot 11 and 12, Plan 640A and Part 1 on 51 R-
8107
Variance from setback from average high water mark of Lake Simcoe.
Mr. Theodore Lunstead and Mrs. Susan Lunstead, applicants, were present.
Mr. Todd Casselman questioned whether the accessory structures (bunkies)
would be removed and whether bond securities would be required to obtain a
demolition permit for the removal of the structures.
Mr. Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, was
questioned as to the location and direction of the swale.
CA090618-03
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance
Application 2009-A-10, being to provide relief from the Township's
Comprehensive Zoning By-law in relation to the required setback for a
structure from the Average High Water Mark of Lake Simcoe, 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 that the dwelling be located no closer than 15 metres from the
average high water mark of Lake Simcoe;
2. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the
application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee;
3. That the applicant meet all requirements set out to them by the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, if applicable;
4. That the applicant install a swale to the satisfaction of the Township;
5. 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 by the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried.
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b) 2009-A-11 (Andrew and Claudia Geen)
3 Nelson Street
Variance from side yard, front yard and lot coverage.
Mr. Andrew Geen and Mrs. Claudia Geen, applicants, were present.
CA090618-04
Moved by Potter, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance
Application 2009-A-11, being to construct a detached accessory building (2
car garage), to have an area of 52.0 square metres, subject to the following
conditions.
1. That the detached accessory building, notwithstanding Section 5.1.3 a)
and d) and Section 5.1.5, 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 garage be located no closer than 4.2 metres from the front property
line; and that the detached garage be setback no closer than 0.2 metres from
the interior side lot line;
3. That the applicant obtain any permits and/or approvals, if required, from
the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority;
4. 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 R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried.
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c) 2009-A-12 (Matthew McCowan)
152 Lakeshore Drive West
Variance for increased floor volume in a required yard.
Mr. Matthew McCowan, applicant, was present.
CA090618-05
Moved by Webster, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance
Application 2009-A-12, being to construct an addition onto the front and rear
of an existing dwelling subject to the following conditions.
1. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of
compliance with the Committee's decision by pinning the footings and
confirming that the proposed addition does not extend into the side yard
further than the existing building,
2. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the
application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee;
3. That notwithstanding Section 5.16.1 b) of Zoning By-law 97-95, the addition
to the single family dwelling will otherwise comply with all other applicable
provisions for such structures as prescribed by Zoning By-law 97-95;
4. 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 R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
5. That the applicant verify that the sewage system meets minimum required
setbacks as per Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code.
Carried.
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d) 2009-A-13 (Blake and Patricia Partridge)
123 Lakeshore Road East, Plan 589, Lot 5 & 26 (Former Township of Oro)
Relief from maximum lot coverage and maximum floor area.
Mr. Blake Partridge, applicant, was present.
CA090618-06
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance
Application 2009-A-13, being to construct a detached accessory building (3
car garage), to have an area of 107 square metres (1151 square feet),
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 footings of the
building and 2) verifying in writing prior to pouring of the foundation by way
of survey/real property report that the detached accessory building is no
larger than 107 square metres;
2. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the
application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee;
3. That notwithstanding Section 5.1.5 and 5.1.6 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the
detached accessory structure will otherwise comply with all other
applicable provisions for such structures as prescribed by Zoning By-law
97-95;
4. 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 R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried
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e) 2009-A-14 (Paula Wright)
127 Robinson Street, Lot 23, Plan 653
Variance from side yard setback for dwelling and boathouse.
Ms. Paula Wright, applicant, and Mr. Andrew Windrow were present.
CA090618-07
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance
Application 2009-A-14, being to construct a two storey dwelling and
boathouse, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the
application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee;
2. 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 R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
3. That the applicant obtain and/or approvals, if required, from the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
4. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of
compliance with the Committee's decision by verifying in writing that:
a. The proposed dwelling setback does not exceed 1.27 metres to the west
interior side lot line.
b. The proposed boathouse setback does not exceed 0.91 metres from the
east interior side lot line.
Carried.
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f) 2009-A-08 (Rob Butler)
67 Barrie Terrace
Variance for front yard setback.
Mr. Rob Butler, applicant, and Mr. Andrew McIntyre were present.
Ms. Linda Ambrose-Roe expressed concerns over the on-going legal issues
regarding the right-of-way, tree removal by hydro and continued development
of the area. She reviewed the concerns listed in the correspondence she
submitted.
Mr. Harold Roe reiterated Ms. Ambrose-Roe's concerns.
Clarification was provided as notice requirements under the Planning Act.
Correspondence submitted by Carol Meissner, Matt Gariepy, Bernice
Whelan, Klaus N. Jacoby, C. April Stewart, Gerald E. Norman were noted.
CA090618-08
Moved by Potter, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended by the Committee of Adjustment that Application 2009-A-
08 be deferred until the issues of the Right-of-Way be clarified and registered
on title.
Carried.
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g) 2009-B-12 (Barry and Susan Leigh)
290 Ridge Road
Consent for Specialized Agricultural Use.
Mrs. Susan Leigh, Mr. Barry Leigh, applicants, and Mr. Rick Jones, consultant,
were present.
Mr. Robert Blackmore expressed concern over the possibility of a future
subdivision.
Mr. Rick Fatherly noted the lot having previously been severed.
Ms. Susan Leigh offered that the lot creation was necessary in order to operate a
seperate business from the business currently being operated on the property.
Correspondence from Craig Sophie, Michelle Fournier and Rober Blackmore Jr.
were noted.
CA090618-09
Moved by Potter, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional approval
to Consent application 2009-B-12to the creation of a new specialized agricultural
lot by way of severance; the land to be severed is proposed to have frontage along
Ridge Road West of approximately 264 metres, a depth of approximately 302
metres, and a lot area of approximately 5.7 hectares; the land to be retained is
proposed to have a lot area of approximately 49.5 hectares, and currently contains
a dwelling and agricultural buildings, 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 and 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 all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
4. That the applicant pay $ 2,000.00 for the lot created as cash-in-lieu of parkland
contribution;
5. That the applicant apply for a zoning amendment to reflect the proposed
specialized agricultural use;
6. That the maximum total lot area for the new lot be no greater than 5.7 hectares;
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.
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h) 2009-B-15 (Jane Walsh)
1753 Ridge Road West
Boundary adjustment.
Mr. Chris Walsh was present on behalf of the applicant.
CA090618-10
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Potter
It is recommendedthat the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional
approval to Consent application 2009-B-15to permit a lot addition/boundary
adjustment. The proposed lot addition will result in no increase in frontage
along Ridge Road West, with a depth of approximately 256 metres and an
area of approximately 0.18 hectares. The proposed enhanced lot being 1755
Ridge Road West, will have a new total lot area of approximately 1.0 hectare.
No new building lot is proposed to be created as a result of the lot
addition, 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 1755 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;
3. That the applicant's 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.
6. That the applicant obtain approval from the Transportation and
Engineering Department of the County of Simcoe as per the conditions set
out in their correspondence dated June 2, 2009.
Carried.
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i) 2009-B-16 (John and Nancy Cameron)
1384 Line 10 North
Technical severance.
Mr. John Cameron and Mrs. Nancy Cameron, applicants, were present.
CA090618-11
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional
approval to Consent application 2009-B-16, being a technical severance to
create a lot which once existed as a separate parcel of land; the lands
proposed to be severed would have a lot frontage along Line 9 of
approximately 307 metres, a lot depth of approximately 593 metres, and a lot
area of approximately 16.9 hectares; the lands to be retained would have a lot
area of approximately 26.5 hectares and currently contain a dwelling and
various outbuildings, 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 and 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;
Furthermore, the legal description of the severed lot be identical to that
contained in the original deed- and must be so designated on a Reference
Plan to be provided by the Applicant;
3. 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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j) 2009-B-17 (Dorothy Horne)
1192 Concession 12 North
Ms. Dorothy Horne, applicant, Mr. Bob Horne and Mr. Daniel Horne were
present.
CA090618-12
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Webster
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional
approval to Consent application 2009-B-17, being a technical severance to
create a new lot which once existed as a separate parcel of land; the lands
proposed to be severed would have a lot frontage along Line 11 North of
approximately 278 metres, a lot depth of approximately 728 metres and a lot
area of approximately 20.2 hectares; the lands to be retained would have a lot
area of approximately 39.6 hectares and currently contain a dwelling and
various outbuildings, 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 and 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;
Furthermore, the legal description of the severed lot be identical to that
contained in the original deed- and must be so designated on a Reference
Plan to be provided by the Applicant;
3. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within
one year from the date of the giving of the notice.
4. That the applicant apply for a Holding Provision on the severed lands.
Carried.
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6.
NEW BUSINESS:
7.
NEXT MEETING DATE
July 16, 2009
8.
ADJOURNMENT
a)
Motion to adjourn.
CA090618-13
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that we now adjourn at 1:48 p.m.
Carried.
Steve arquh`ars ; Secretary Treasurer
Michelle Lynch, Chair
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