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12 16 2010 CofA AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 4 MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS Township of Thursday, December 16, 2010 Proud Heritage, Exciting Future 9 :30 a.m. Page 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING BY THE CHAIR 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA a) Motion to adopt the agenda. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 -11 a) Minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting held on November 18, 2010. 5. PUBLIC MEETINGS: 12 -18 a) 2010 -B -34 - Don and Sherry Hubbert West Part Lot 24, Concession 9, RP 51 R- 15894, Part 1 Permit a lot addition /boundary adjustment. 19 -41 b) 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pemberton Lane, Range 1, East Part Lot 1, Part 7 Relief from maximum total area of deck and boathouse. 42 -55 c) 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lot 10, Concession 8, North Side of Mount Saint Louis, East of H ig hway 400 Relief from maximum floor area and timing of construction. 56 -74 d) 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Road, Plan 626, Lot 45 Relief from minimum front yard setback (for deck), minimum front yard setback (for stairs), minimum interior side yard setback (for new /proposed deck and stairs) and minimum interior side yard setback (for previously existing deck). 75 -103 e) 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers 328 Line 14 North, Part Lot 14, Concession 14 Relief from fence height deemed not to be a structure. 104 -126 f) 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 170 15/16 Sideroad East, Concession 8, Lot 16 Technical severance to create a lot which once existed as a separate parcel of land. Page 1 of 139 Page Committee of Adjustment Agenda - December 16, 2010 5. PUBLIC MEETINGS: 127 -139 g) 2010 -B -35 - Granite Hill Forestry Inc. Block B, Plan 1650, and Block C, Plan M29 Permit a lot addition /boundary adjustment. 6. NEW BUSINESS: None. 7. NEXT MEETING DATE To be determined. 8. ADJOURNMENT a) Motion to adjourn. Page 2 of 139 74 ro 7'ousuJrip aR.� Prand Hrriragr, Exciting Frradre Thursday, November 18, 2010 Present: Bruce Chappell, Chair Roy Hastings Garry Potter 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE ORO- MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Lynda Aiken Michelle Lynch 9:31 a. m. Staff present: Steven Farquharson, Secretary Treasurer /Intermediate Planner Alan Wiebe, Planner Marie Brissette, Deputy Secretary Treasurer /Committee Coordinator 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING BY THE CHAIR Bruce Chappell assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA a) Motion to adopt the agenda. Motion No. CA101118 -1 Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Hastings It is recommended that the agenda for the meeting of Thursday, November 18, 2010 be received and adopted. Carried. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None declared. 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES a) Motion to adopt the minutes from Committee of Adjustment meeting held on October 21, 2010. Motion No. CA101118 -2 Moved by Potter, Seconded by Aiken It is recommended that the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday, October 21, 2010 be adopted as presented. Carried. Page 1 of 9 Page 3 of 139 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... 5. PUBLIC MEETINGS: a) 2010 -A -30 -Horseshoe Valley Lands Limited Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 4 Temporary Construction and Sales (proposal to construct two model homes) Motion No. CA101118 -3 Moved by Potter, Seconded by Hastings John Boville, applicant, was present. Don McKay noted his support. It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves a request for revision to its Notice of Decision dated September 16, 2010, regarding Variance Application 2010 - A-30, consisting of the construction of a model home on proposed Lot 1 (formerly proposed Lot 37), and a change in the proposed lot on which the second model home is to be constructed, from proposed Lot 56, to proposed Lot 10. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the setbacks for the model homes be in conformity with the Residential One Zone with Exception 140 (R1 *140), in Zoning By -Law 97 -95, as amended. 2. That all other forms of development associated with the model homes be in conformity with the applicable Zoning By -Law 97 -95, as amended. 3. That the applicant obtains any permits and /or approvals, if required, from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. 4. That the appropriate zoning certificate(s) and building permit(s) 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. And That the model homes be built on proposed Lots 1 and 10, as per Appendix 5 of Memorandum dated November 10, 2010, for Variance Application 2010 -A -30, and SCHEDULE A to this Notice of Decision. Carried. Page 2 of 9 Page 4 of 139 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... b) 2010 -A -31 - Georgian Equipment (Catherine Jo -Anne and George Armstrong Thompson) 21 Patterson Road, Plan 1719, RP 51 R -9538, Part 1 (Former Township of Orillia) Relief from Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback. Jason Gullet, agent, was present. Motion No. CA101118 -4 Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Lynch It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2010 -A -31, to construct a single storey industrial building within the required exterior side yard setback from the required 11 metres to 5.0 metres on the subject property. 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: a) That the single storey industrial building be located no closer than approximately 5.0 metres from the west exterior lot line 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 obtains any permits and /or approvals, if required, from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, if applicable 4. And 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. Page 3 of 9 Page 5 of 139 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... c) 2010 -B -32 -Angela McCuaig, Kevin McLean & Donald McLean 1051 Line 3 North, Part Lot 14, Concession 4 Permit a lot addition /boundary adjustment. Shirley Partridge, agent, was present. Motion No. CA101118 -5 Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Hastings It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional approval of Consent application 2010 -B -32, to permit a boundary adjustment. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That three copies of a Registered 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 the 1071 Line 3 North to the south- west (enhanced lands, per Schedule B to this Notice of Decision), 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 applicant's solicitor provides an undertaking that the severed lands and the lands to be enhanced will merge in title. 5. And That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from the date of the giving of the notice. Carried. d) 2010-B-33- Fraser Hardy McConney 170 15/16 Sideroad East, Concession 8, Lot 16 Technical severance to create a lot which once existed as a separate parcel of land Shirley Partridge, agent, was present. Motion No. CA101118 -6 Moved by Aiken, Seconded Lynch It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment defers Consent application 2010- 6-33, to create a lot which once existed as a separately conveyable parcel of land, for Planning staff to obtain clarification from the applicant and their agent on the sequence of events in the merging of properties leading to the present day configuration of the subject property. Page 4 of 9 Page 6 of 139 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... Carried. e) 2010-A-38- Donald Leroux North Side of Mount Saint Louis, East of Highway 400, Part of Lot 10, Concession 8 Relief from Maximum Floor Area and Timing of Construction. No one was present on behalf of the applicant. Lynn Thomson noted concern over the potential use of the agriculture building as a business occupation in a residential neighbourhood, the clearing of the land that has occurred and creation of a parking lot on the property. Dwight Holm reviewed his concerns outlined in correspondences dated November 16, 2010 and November 17, 2010. Motion No. CA101118 -7 Moved by Hastings, Seconded by Potter It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment defers Variance Application 2010 - A-38, until proper notice is given in accordance with the Planning Act. Carried. Page 5 of 9 Page 7 of 139 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... f) 2010 -A -39 - Meghan Church, Caitlin Hussey, Kathleen Sutherland 53 Eight Mile Point Road, Plan 780, Lot 26 (Former Town of Orillia) Relief from Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback. Bryan Hussey, applicant, was present. Motion No. CA101118 -8 Moved by Lynch, Seconded by Hastings It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2010 -A -39, to grant reduced interior side yard setback from the required 2.0 metres to 1.1 metres for the construction of an addition onto an existing boathouse on the subject property. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision in writing that: a) That the proposed boathouse maintain an interior side yard setback of 1.1 metres 2. That the applicants obtain approval from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority under the Conservation Authorities Act. 3. Nothwithstanding Section 5.6 (a), that the proposed boathouse meets all other provisions of Section 5.6 of Zoning By -law 97 -95; 4. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee; 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 for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. Carried. g) 2010 -A -40 - Taras Sakharevych 61 Eight Mile Point Road, Plan 780, Lot 30 (Former Town of Orillia) Relief from Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback. Terry Sakharevych, applicant, was present Motion No. CA101118 -9 Moved by Potter, Seconded by Lynch It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment denies Variance Application 2010 - A-40, to construct a boathouse with a minimum interior side yard setback of 0.6 metres, rather than the required 2 metre setback. Carried. Page 6 of 9 Page 8 of 139 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... h) 2010 -A -42 -Cory Venable and Danielle Park 4 Georgina Drive, Lot 8, Plan 1561 Relief from Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback. Cory Venable, applicant, was present. Motion No. CA101118 -10 Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Hastings It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2010 -A -42, to permit a single detached dwelling and attached garage to be constructed as near as 1.234 metres from the interior side lot line to the north. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the setback from the interior side lot lines for the dwelling and attached garage be in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted 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 footings, and 2) verifying in writing prior to pouring of the foundation by way of survey /real property report that the distance from the single detached dwelling and attached garage, and the interior side lot line, be no less than approximately 1.234 metres. 3. That the applicant obtain any permits and /or approvals, if required, from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, if applicable; and 4. And 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. Page 7 of 9 Page 9 of 139 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... i) 2010 -A -43 -James Rogers 79 Stanley Avenue, Plan 626, Lot 105, (Former Township of Oro) Minimum Front Yard, Minimum Exterior Side Yard, Sight Lines on a Corner Lot and Setbacks for Driveways. John Raimondi, agent, was present. Joanne Taylor, neighbour, noted concern over the proposed driveway, the house size and the impact on the property. Kevin Pembleton, neighbour, noted concern over the sightline. Motion No. CA101118 -11 Moved by Potter, Seconded by Aiken It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2010 - A-43, to permit a single detached dwelling and attached decks to be constructed as near as 2.95 metres from the front lot line, 1.21 metres from the exterior side lot line for a deck and 1.37 metres from the exterior side lot line for a dwelling, and within the sight line, and to permit a driveway to be located as near as 1.5 metres from an interior lot line. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the setbacks from the front and exterior side lot lines for the dwelling and deck(s) be in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted 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 footings, and 2) verifying in writing prior to pouring of the foundation by way of survey /real property report that the distances between the noted building /structure and the respective lot lines be no less than approximately the following: i. 2.95 metres from the front lot line, and 1.21 from the exterior side lot line, for the attached deck; and ii. 2.95 metres from the front lot line, and 1.37 metres from the exterior side lot line, for the dwelling. 3. That the applicant obtain an Entrance Permit for the relocation of the driveway for access to the single detached dwelling on the subject property; 4. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision by way of survey /real property report that the distance between the driveway and the rear lot line be no less than 1.5 metres; 5. That the applicant obtain any permits and /or approvals, if required, from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, if applicable; and 6. 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. Page 8 of 9 Page 10 of 139 4a) - Minutes of Committee of Adjustment m... j) 2010 -A -44 -McDougall Auto Wreckers 328 Line 14 North, Part Lot 14, Concession 14 Relief from Fence Height deemed not to be a Structure James Doherty, agent, was present. Motion No. CA101118 -12 Moved by Lynch, Seconded by Potter It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment defers Variance Application 2010 - A-44 until it is determined whether the use of the subject property is considered a "non- conforming" use. Carried. 6. NEW BUSINESS: A verbal update, re: OMB Hearing date for Consent Application 2010 -1321 and Variance Application 2010 -A -21 was provided. Memorandum dated November 17, 2010 from Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Coulson Ridge Estates Ltd — Consent Application 2010 -B -06 — OMB Appeal. 7. NEXT MEETING DATE Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. 8. ADJOURNMENT a) Motion to adjourn. Motion No. CA101118 -13 Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Hastings It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 12:18 p.m. Carried. Bruce Chappell, Chair Steven Farquharson, Secretary Treasurer Page 9 of 9 Page 11 of 139 5a) - 2010 -B -34 - Don and Sherry Hubbert W... TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Qi��ilTdofa� REPORT Proud Hrrilage, Eaririuy Funvr Application No: To: Committee of Adjustment Prepared By: 2010 -B -34 Steven Farquharson, Intermediate Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Consent Application Motion # December 16, 2010 Donald and Sherry Hubbert West Part of Lot 24, Concession 9 RP 51 R- 15894, Part 1 Roll #: R.M.S. File #: 4346 -010- 008 -08502 (Former Township of Oro) D10 -41057 REQUIRED CONDITIONS: The following conditions are required to be imposed on the Committee's Decision: 1. That three copies of a Registered 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 PCL 25 -1, SEC 51- Oro- 9; PT LT 25, CON 9 ORO PT 2, 51 R -3545; Oro - Medonte 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 applicant apply to the Township to have the subject lands placed under a Holding Provision, which is not to be removed until an Environmental Impact Study is submitted as part of the Site Plan Control application.; 6. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from the date of the giving of the notice. BACKGROUND: The purpose of Consent application 2010 -B -34 is for a boundary adjustment. The lands to be conveyed have a frontage along Ridge Road East of approximately 188 metres and a lot depth of approximately 184 metres and a lot area of approximately 2.9 hectares. The existing lands to be enhanced have an area of approximately 0.2 hectares. The proposed lands are to be added to the lands to the south, and the resulting lot area will be a total area of approximately 3.1 hectares. No Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-34 Page 1 of 5 Page 12 of 139 5a) - 2010 -B -34 - Don and Sherry Hubbert W... new building lot is proposed to be created as a result of the lot addition. The lands to be retained would have an area of approximately 1.8 hectares. ANALYSIS: The purpose of Consent Application 2010 -13-34 is for a boundary adjustment. The Township's Official Plan contains policies (Section D2.2.2) which permit Planning Staff and the Committee to consider boundary adjustments. FINANCIAL: Not applicable. POLICIES /LEGISLATION: Township of Oro- Medonte Official Plan The subject lands are designated "Rural" and "Environmental Protection Two" by the Official Plan. Section D2 "Subdivision of Land" of the Official Plan contains policies with respect to subdivision of land. Specifically, Section D2.2.2 - "Boundary Adjustments ", provides the following guidance for Consent Applications in general: "a consent may be permitted for the purpose of modifying lot boundaries, provided no new building lot is created... the Committee of Adjustment shall be satisfied that the boundary adjustment will not affect the viability of the use of the properties affected." With respect to the application at hand, no new building lots are proposed and does not affect the viability of the current use. The lands that are to be enhanced are currently 0.2 hectares and do not have frontage on a municipal road. By conveying approximately 2.9 hectares, it would allow for the subject lands to have frontage on a public road and have a lot area for a single detached dwelling. The policies found in Section B3 "Environmental Protection Two" of the Township's Official Plan, states that the subject lands are located with a significant woodland. However, since the applicant is not proposing to amend to the Official Plan or Zoning By -law and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is not required. Staff is recommending that the subject lands be placed under Site Plan Control in order to ensure that the construction a dwelling will have no negative impact on the environmental feature of the area. At the time of submission of a Site Plan Application to remove the hold, the applicant will be required to submit an EIS which will ensure that there is maximum protection of the environmental feature located on the subject lands. The applicant will be required to enter into a site plan agreement with the Township to identify the placement of a dwelling, driveway, septic system, amenity space and other structures on the subject lands. As such, the proposed boundary adjustment is generally in keeping with the intent of the residential policies stated in the Official Plan, and otherwise conforms to the boundary adjustment policies contained in Section D.2.2.2. Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-34 Page 2 of 5 Page 13 of 139 5a) - 2010 -B -34 - Don and Sherry Hubbert W... County Official Plan The subject lands are designated Rural designation in the County of Simcoe's Official Plan. Section 3.3.4 of the County's Official Plan, "General Subdivision and Development Policies ", states that "Consents for the purpose of boundary adjustments and consolidation of land holdings are permitted but shall not be for the purpose of creating new lots except as otherwise permitted in this Plan. All lots created shall conform to all applicable municipal policies and bylaws." On this basis, the proposed consent appears to generally conform to the policies of the County of Simcoe's Official Plan. Provincial Policv Statement The Provincial Policy Statement does not contain policies directly related to Lot adjustments (boundary adjustments) in the "Rural Areas" or "Nature Heritage" areas. The policies are related to the creation of a new lot or development, which are not proposed by this application. Township of Oro - Medonte Comprehensive Zoning By -law 97 -95 The subject property is zoned Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone in the Township's Zoning By -Law, as are the lands to be enhanced. The proposed boundary adjustment would result in the enhanced lands occupying an area of approximately 3.1 hectares, and the retained lands would occupy an area of approximately 1.8 hectares. Both the enhanced and the retained lands would comply with the provisions of the Zoning By -Law related to the minimum required lot frontage for single detached dwellings on lands in the A/RU Zone, of 45 metres, and single detached dwellings on lots in the A/RU Zone, of 0.4 hectares. On this basis, the application is considered to comply with the provisions of the Zoning By -law CONSULTATIONS: Public Works Department - Building Department- no concerns Engineering Department — Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority — County of Simcoe- See Attached letter Dated December 15, 2010. ATTACHMENTS: Schedule 1 — Location Map Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-34 Page 3 of 5 Page 14 of 139 5a) - 2010 -B -34 - Don and Sherry Hubbert W... CONCLUSION: It is the opinion of the Planning Department, that Consent application 2010 -113-34, for a boundary adjustment, would appear to conform to the general intent of the Official Plan of the Township and the County of Simcoe, as well as the Provincial Policy Statement, and maintains the use and setback provisions of the Zoning By -law. Respectfully submitted: Steven uha on, B. URPL Intermediate Planner Reviewed by: Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-34 Page 4 of 5 Page 15 of 139 LANDS TO BE E El LANDS TO BE C RETAINED LAN Development Services Application No. 2010 -B -34 1AN C ED �I 5a) - 2010 -B -34 - Don and Sherry Hubbert W... SCHEDULE 1: LOCATION MAP 2010 -B -34 ( Hubbert) X, - 4 d Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Page 5 of 5 Page 16 of 139 fOUNTY OF IMCO County of Simcoe Transportation and Engineering 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario LOL 1 XO Steven Farquharson Secretary- Treasurer Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, Ontario LOL 1 XO Dear Mr. Farquharson, 5a) - 2010 -B -34 - Don and Sherry Hubbert W... Main Line (705) 726 9300 Toll Free 1 866 893 9300 TRANSPORTATION AND Fax (705) 727 7984 ENGINEERING Web: simcoe.ca December 15, 2010 *via: e -mail* RE: Consent Application 2010 -B -34 (Don & Shirley Hubbert) West Part of Lot 24, Concession 9, Former Township of Oro, Now Township of Oro - Medonte, County of Simcoe The County's Transportation and Engineering Department has reviewed the above noted application and provides the following comments: The County of Simcoe's Transportation and Engineering Department does not support the request for the addition/boundary adjustment of this property. The County notes that the enhanced land lot does not currently have access to a County or Local Road making it unsuitable as a building lot. Conveying the additional lands to this lot creates a new building lot that now fronts on the County Road. The creation of the new lot is contrary to the roads policies of the County Official Plan and the requirements of the County Entrance By -law. No access to Ridge Road (County Road 20) will be granted from the created building lot. The County of Simcoe's Official Plan and the County's Entrance By -law No. 5544 do not support the creation of new residential lots outside of designated Settlement Area boundaries. Section 4.8.2.5 of the County of Simcoe's Official Plan states that: "New entrances to County Roads for individual residential lots created after June 30, 1996, are not permitted except in accordance with the County of Simcoe by -law regulating access to County Roads and any applicable local municipal official plan ". The County of Simcoe's Entrance By -law 5544 states in Section 2.5.2 that: "New entrances shall not be permitted to individual residential lots created on County Roads following June 30, 1996, except in urban settlement areas designated in Official Plans ". Page 17 of 139 5a) - 2010 -B -34 - Don and Sherry Hubbert W... Transportation & Engineering Comments - 2 This property is not located within a settlement area boundary as identified in either the County of Simcoe's or the Township of Oro - Medonte's Official Plan. As stated previously, the County of Simcoe's Transportation and Engineering Department does not support the request for the addition/boundary adjustment of this property to create a new lot. No access to Ridge Road (County Road 20) will be granted from the created building lot. Please forward a copy of the decision. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, The 90"ration oCounty of Simcoe ft Paul Murphy, B.Sc. Planning /Engineering Technician 1 (705) 726-9300 ext. 1371 I� C.C. Jim Hunter, County of Simcoe Christian Meile, County of Simcoe XACorporate Services \Planning \D - Development & Planning D\D07 to D14 Development Correspondence \Oro- Medonte \010 Severance & D13 Variances\2010 \OM -B -1034 Hubbert CR 20 \T &E Comments OM- B- 1034.doc Page 18 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE f,f� REPORT ProuA kfm"k n, &c,;I ng / iienr Application No: To: Committee of Adjustment Prepared By: 2010 -A -33 Alan Wiebe, Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Variance Application Motion # December 16, 2010 (Suzanne Caudry) 15 Pemberton Lane Range 1, East Part Lot 1, Part 7 Roll #: R.M.S. File #: 4346 -010- 007 -08600 (Former Township of Oro) D13 -40901 REQUIRED CONDITIONS: BACKGROUND: The subject property occupies an area of approximately 0.4 hectares, has frontages along Pemberton Lane and along Lake Simcoe of approximately 79 metres, and a depth of approximately 51 metres. The subject property has an existing dwelling constructed between 1950 and 1970, and a previously existing deck along the lake, constructed around 1985, that occupies an area of approximately 36 square metres (387 square feet), per Schedule 2 to this report. In 2009, an application for a Site Plan Agreement was submitted for the construction of a boathouse of approximately 78.15 square metres (841.25 square feet), as this property is zoned Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone and subject to Site Plan Control, and a Site Plan Agreement was entered into in January, 2010 (By -Law No. 2010 -007). Schedule 5 to this report was submitted to the Township with the application for a Site Plan Agreement, and was agreed upon between the Township and the applicant for the construction of the boathouse. This drawing illustrates the existing boathouse, recently constructed deck, and omits the previously existing deck. In January and February, 2010, a zoning certificate and, subsequently, a building permit were issued for the construction of the boathouse on the property. The zoning certificate provided approval for the proposed work from the context of the Township's Zoning By -Law. The drawings submitted by the applicant, for both the zoning certificate and building permit applications, illustrated the proposed location of the proposed boathouse with the new proposed deck. The drawings submitted, however, did not illustrate the dimensions and /or location of the previously existing deck. In July and August, 2010, a zoning certificate and a building permit were issued for the repair of the previously existing deck, as illustrated in Schedule 4 as the only building /structure near Lake Simcoe, and also illustrated Schedules 2 and 3. Although this previously existing deck was not illustrated in the site plan drawing submitted with the Site Plan Application noted above, a zoning certificate was issued for its repair due to: 1) the above noted Site Plan Agreement did not require its removal, and 2) the Township's Zoning By -Law provides for the repair and replacement of non - complying buildings and structures (Section 5.16.1). Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 1 of 11 Page 19 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... The previously existing deck and the boathouse were approximately 5.3 metres (17.5 feet) apart, per Schedule 3, until the construction of a deck occupying an area of approximately 33 square metres (357 square feet) joined the previously existing deck with the recently constructed boathouse, occupying a total area of approximately 147 square metres (1,580 square feet). This connecting deck was constructed without a building permit, and brought the combination of the boathouse and attached decks into non - compliance with the Zoning By -Law, The purpose of this report is to consider Minor Variance Application 2010 -A -33, for relief from the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By -law in relation to the total area occupied by a boathouse with attached decks. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting the following relief from Table B1 of Zoning By -law 97 -95: Zone: Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone Required Proposed Section 5.7 b) — Maximum total area of deck and 70 square metres 147 square metres boathouse FINANCIAL: Not applicable. POLICIES/LEGISLATION: Do the variances conform to the general intent of the Official Plan? The subject property is designated Shoreline in the Official Plan. Section C5.1 of the Official Plan states that the objectives of the Shoreline designation are: • "To maintain the existing character of this predominantly residential area. • To protect the natural features of the shoreline area and the immediate shoreline. • To ensure that existing development is appropriately services with water and sewer services." With respect to the objectives of the Shoreline designation noted above, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has provided comments on this application by letter dated November 30, 2010, and has advised that it "has no objection to the approval of this application." Section C5.2 of the Official Plan states that "Permitted uses on lands designated Shoreline ... are single detached dwellings...", and accessory uses. On these bases, the proposal is considered to conform to the general intent of the Official Plan. Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -33 Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Page 2 of 11 Page 20 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... Does the variance meet the general intent of the Zoning By -law? The subject property is zoned Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone, and permitted uses in the RLS Zone include single detached dwellings. Section 5.6 of the Township's Zoning By -Law contains provisions for the construction of boathouses within the Township. Section 5.6 does not regulate the area occupied by a boathouse, however, this section does regulate their location relative to a property's lot lines, their width relative to the width of a lot, their height above the average high water mark, and uses prohibited to take place within them. Section 5.6 c) states that "Boathouses are permitted on a lot provided ... The width of the boathouse ... does not exceed 30 percent of the width of the lot at the average high water mark." Section 5.7 of the Zoning By -Law contains provisions for the construction of decks, and distinguishes between decks which are attached to a house, stand alone, or attached to a boathouse. Section 5.7 b) states that "Decks which are either attached to a boathouse or are stand alone are permitted to be located at the water's edge provided the total area of the deck and the boathouse does not exceed 70 square metres (753 square feet)." The purpose of these provisions is to regulate the visual prominence of buildings and structures along the shoreline, to prevent the overdevelopment of the shoreline, and to limit their effects on the shoreline area. A site inspection revealed that the existing boathouse also has a deck area on its roof, occupying the entire footprint of the existing boathouse (approximately 78.15 square metres, or 841.25 square feet), and that the existing boathouse and approximate 69 square metres (744 square feet) of attached deck area occupies a significant area (approximately 147 square metres) and proportion of the shoreline on the subject property (approximately 34.3 per cent of the width of the lot). Further, the site inspection revealed that the subject property has an existing 1- storey dwelling which, based on Schedule 4 to this report, occupies an area of approximately 110 square metres (1,184 square feet). It is noted that, in and of themselves, the boathouse on its own, and the decks on their own, individually comply with the provisions of the Zoning By -Law in terms of their individual sizes, with the boathouse occupying less than 30 per cent of the width of the lot at the average high water mark, and the decks occupying less than 70 square metres of area. Therefore, had the boathouse and the decks been sought to be constructed as separate structures, they would not have required a variance. On the basis of the following, considered either individually or collectively, -the proposed variance is considered to lead to the overdevelopment of the shoreline on the subject property: • the increase in the total area proposed to be occupied by the boathouse and attached decks would lead to their occupying an area that is larger than the area occupied by the main building on the property. • the boathouse and decks, as well as associated development and physical alterations on the property (including landscaping, retaining walls, and architectural features), collectively contribute to the significant visual prominence of the building and structures on the shoreline. • the increase in the total area proposed to be occupied by the boathouse and attached decks represent a 210 per cent increase in the total area permitted to be occupied by such building /structure under Section 5.7 b) of the Zoning By -Law. Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 3 of 11 Page 21 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... On these bases, the proposal is not considered to meet the general intent of the Zoning By -Law. Is the variance appropriate for the desirable development of the lot? A site inspection revealed that the deck connecting the previously existing deck and boathouse has already been constructed. As previously noted, this connecting deck was constructed without a permit and brought the existing boathouse and deck into a situation of non - compliance, where, individually, each was previously in compliance. As this connecting deck has lead to the increased development of the lot in a manner that is not considered to meet the general intent of the Zoning By- Law, the proposal is not considered appropriate for the desirable development of the lot. Is the variance minor? Although the proposal is considered to conform to the general intent of the Official Plan, and is considered appropriate for the desirable development of the lot, under these circumstances, as the application proposes to increase the allowable total area for a boathouse and attached decks on this property to more than twice the maximum permitted in the Zoning By -Law, and as the area occupied by the boathouse and attached decks occupies a greater area than the existing dwelling on the property, the proposed variance is not considered minor. CONSULTATIONS: Transportation and Environmental Services - Building Department - Engineering Department — Lake Simcoe Region Conservation — no objection ATTACHMENTS: Schedule 1: Location Map Schedule 2: J.D. Barnes Limited, "SKETCH SHOWING AS -BUILT BOATHOUSE LOCATION ", dated August 26, 2010 Schedule 3: Floor Plan Schedule 4: J.D. Barnes "Topographic Survey ", dated October 7, 2009 Schedule 5: John D. Bell Associates Ltd., Site Plan drawing dated October 24, 2009 Schedule 6: Boathouse Elevations Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 4 of 11 Page 22 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... CONCLUSION: In the opinion of the Planning Department, Variance Application 2010 -A -33, to permit the construction and /or existence of a boathouse and attached decks that occupy a total area of approximately 147 square metres (1,580 square feet) on the subject property, does not appear to meet the four tests of the Planning Act. If, however, the Committee elects to grant Variance Application 2010 -A -33, to permit the construction and /or existing of a boathouse and attached decks that occupy a total area of approximately 147 square metres (1,580 square feet) on -the subject property (as identified in Schedule 5 and including the previously existing deck), on any basis, it is the opinion of the Planning Department that the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision: 1. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide confirmation to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision by verifying in writing by way of survey /real property report that total area occupied by the boathouse and attached decks not exceed approximately 147 square metres; 2. That -the owner of 'the property at 15 Pemberton Lane (Range 1, East Part Lot 1, Part 7, roll no. 4346- 010- 007 - 08600) apply, and obtain approval from Council for the Township, for the appropriate revisions to the Site Plan Agreement passed by By -Law 2010 -007 for the construction and /or existence of a boathouse and attached decks occupying a total area of approximately 147 square metres; 3. That the applicant obtain any permits and /or approvals, if required, from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; and 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. Respectfully submitted: Reviewed by: Alan Wiebe Glenn White, MCI P, RPP Planner Manager, Planning Services Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 5 of 11 Page 23 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... SCHEDULE 1: LOCATION MAP 2010 -A -33 (Suzanne Caudry) A� i I, t� 1 I 1 Of, w � Z. I PEMBERTON LANE- Lake Simcoe SUBJECT PROPERTY 0 75 150 300 Meters Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 6 of 11 Page 24 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... SCHEDULE 2: J.D. BARNES LIMITED "SKETCH SHOWING AS -BUILT BOATHOUSE LOCATION ", DATED AUGUST 26, 2010 2010 -A -33 (Suzanne Caudry) Ma I z j J p 9 a2 � I dad ? e8 a Mi roc I d€ iL qj 3 - 'I o I• M 5 0,6 I ! � I z 2 I I �• x � vl W I fr ry � I _•; �_._J_ .� o N I/ I I ea I` tlR - � Ise ani � 3 i Inca: MC ♦.W.[2dt M �:fp N0.0 M,OO.iZr� M , I a I Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 7 of 11 Page 25 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... SCHEDULE 3: FLOOR PLAN 2010 -A -33 (Suzanne Caudry) 4 ml w o o -a At n.a a c .r 3� 9 F Q; 0 y Oil yyY� i a i 4 � ce 9 t j -- z4 z q1.0 0 L I � nw.e.e.rl A Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 8 of 11 Page 26 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... SCHEDULE 4: J.D. BARNES "TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY ", DATED OCTOBER 7, 2009 2010 -A -33 (Suzanne Caudry) `1 • "� w..,>'� �` vii ... �� w .e.••+F. o. an•' S.YY1. ttaYO 3 ��.r• w !llYrn — i n✓ 'S ht • �fk'�IS � r� #..r�� IM ' y.AnE SR+GOE If10Qt•RJ1MlC $UkvEY G/ -- -- PART OF LOT 1 f RANGE i w=— t�rytr A 010 7OWNS141P OF ORO•AEOOHTE '�- �....... <OAMlY OF SWOE OrpOR ROER Rrplp OtdO rax r m 0.0111 RM� �1b� -,n IX•170YTOt AlD VE CAL XiIE IWO W1� l.urEM tp.+DAMS ow vvf.. aCl I l! 1� rni�R.lelF4olJ p �s.rYaa. (HbIpWM A }I r Z PCML{RION- IT 1� tl �.Y_.Jy •..,a LANE . �.. `1 • "� w..,>'� �` vii ... �� w .e.••+F. o. an•' S.YY1. ttaYO 3 ��.r• w !llYrn — i n✓ 'S ht • �fk'�IS � r� #..r�� IM ' y.AnE SR+GOE pw, SS Ar: ro1HOJVY 1 y„ MOMS 0=�16i0iE .r w�.V rn's ^a �r�wnrrr ..•r•. m..•wre Nip: j. D. 0AP.NE9 -.... Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 9 of 11 Page 27 of 139 e� �!jf - wiTre pw, SS Ar: ro1HOJVY 1 y„ MOMS 0=�16i0iE .r w�.V rn's ^a �r�wnrrr ..•r•. m..•wre Nip: j. D. 0AP.NE9 -.... Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 9 of 11 Page 27 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... SCHEDULE 5: JOHN D. BELL ASSOCIATES LTD. SITE PLAN DRAWING DATED OCTOBER 24, 2009 2010 -A -33 (Suzanne Caudry) F e s r e4;t� i ; ►��hr�I�fftFtjtjFf E;itg'1 l� F p►ii� �!� c }�IT 't9i IFf� t,lrif nt i1aIF�I(F��f�li ,FlFF�!!d 1 �( P 14 � i[ E � �QQii I II S i 11 E� B� i IN -71 77 4j i r� � 1 f r Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 10 of 11 Page 28 of 139 1` a \ �tl i 11 E� B� i IN -71 77 4j i r� � 1 f r Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -33 Page 10 of 11 Page 28 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pernber... SCHEDULE 6: BOATHOUSE ELEVATIONS 2010-A-33 (Suzanne Caudry) jJ L-A ..... ....... ...... Ir A— VI i lyL ...... Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010-A-33 Page 11 of 11 Page 29 of 139 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Sent by email sfarquharson@oro- medonte.ca November 30, 2010 Mr. Steven Farquharson Secretary- Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte P.O. Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Dear Mr. Farquharson: 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... _k' Into rnat to n a Riverfoundalion Proud Winner of the 2009 International Thiess Riverprize File No.: 2010 -A -33 IMS No.: PVOC731C4 RE: Minor Variance Application — Increase Maximum Total Area of Deck & Boathouse Suzanne Caudry, Owner Part of Lot 1, Concession Range 1 (Former Township of Oro) 15 Pemberton Lane, Part 7, Plan 5111-31725 Township of Oro- Medonte, County of Simcoe Thank you for circulating the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) with the above noted application for Minor Variance. We would request that this letter replace our comments dated November 22, 2010. The LSRCA has reviewed this application for conformity with the Public Health and Safety Policies (Natural Hazards) of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) under the Planning Act, the Lake Simcoe Protection Act and Plan, and in accordance with the purpose and intent of Ontario Regulation 179/06 made under the Conservation Authorities Act and has no objection to the approval of this application. We would advise that a permit (OP.2009.098) was issued on December 22, 2009 for the construction of a boathouse and the replacement of a shore patio, and removal of the existing shore patio with restoration of the site. A second permit (OP.2010.042) was issued on August 6, 2010 for the repair of the existing deck. Page 1 of 2 120 Bayview Parkway Box 282, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X1 -- - - -- Tel: 905.895.1281 1.800.465.0337 Fax: 905.853.5881 5 �" 1 r 1: -Mail: intoCa lsrca.on.ca %Xrebsite: www.lsrca.on_ca A ��lateY:Si. e f -/y" LZ t(' Page 30 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... November 30, 2010 File No.: 2010 -A -33 IMS No.: PVOC731C4 Mr. Steven Farquharson Page 2 of 2 The LSRCA would request that the approval of this application be subject to the following condition: A restoration plan be submitted, to the satisfaction of Township and LSRCA staff, to renaturalize all disturbed areas along the shoreline and embankment in order to fulfill policy 6.29 -DP of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. Please note, a planting plan was submitted as part of Site Plan application 2009-SPA-13. If you have any questions, comments, or require anything further from the LSRCA, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 905 -895 -1281, extension 287, or by e-mail at i.walker @lsrca.on.ca. Please reference the above file numbers in future correspondence. Please advise us of your decision in this matter. Yours trul VW_' Ian Walker, BSc. Environmental Planner IW /ph C. Charles Burgess, Senior Planning Coordinator, LSRCA Suzanne Caudry, Owner, info @zarum.net S: \Env Plan \Plan Appls \Planning Letters \Minor Variances\ Oro- Medonte\ 2010 \PVOC731. 2010- A- 33.15PEMBERTONLANE.CAUDRY.IW - 2.docx Page 31 of 139 Lake Simcoe 40D Region Conservation Authority November 30, 2010 File No.: 2010 -A -33 IMS No.: PVOC731C4 Mr. Steven Farquharson Page 2 of 2 The LSRCA would request that the approval of this application be subject to the following condition: A restoration plan be submitted, to the satisfaction of Township and LSRCA staff, to renaturalize all disturbed areas along the shoreline and embankment in order to fulfill policy 6.29 -DP of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. Please note, a planting plan was submitted as part of Site Plan application 2009-SPA-13. If you have any questions, comments, or require anything further from the LSRCA, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 905 -895 -1281, extension 287, or by e-mail at i.walker @lsrca.on.ca. Please reference the above file numbers in future correspondence. Please advise us of your decision in this matter. Yours trul VW_' Ian Walker, BSc. Environmental Planner IW /ph C. Charles Burgess, Senior Planning Coordinator, LSRCA Suzanne Caudry, Owner, info @zarum.net S: \Env Plan \Plan Appls \Planning Letters \Minor Variances\ Oro- Medonte\ 2010 \PVOC731. 2010- A- 33.15PEMBERTONLANE.CAUDRY.IW - 2.docx Page 31 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... Page 32 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... Page 33 of 139 r • h t � w + Page 33 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... Page 34 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... Page 35 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... -,NUN ..; +j O L � N U 0 0 M M Q m ' .X LU O °o i w Page 36 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... Page 37 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... Page 38 of 139 e; r \ 1 ti � � x..11• ^ '_ � �4 1 F � - �l .l. ie � cr V \ .. 1 - •1 3me,ti .. ry •-f Page 38 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... 1 1 r •err - y u 4�[ i� r t ' f Page 39 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... Page 40 of 139 5b) - 2010 -A -33 - Suzanne Caudry 15 Pember... b4.-, O-CE-N. �P_ Committee of Adjustments, Oro - Medonte Township Dec. 16th, 2010 My name is Christopher Guest. I live at 17 Pemberton Lane, next door to Suzanne Caudry. I have recently completed construction of a new house and I live in Shanty Bay with my family year round. I am opposed to this application because, in my opinion, a combined deck and boathouse of 147 square metres constitutes an unsightly overdevelopment of the shoreline. The physical alterations to the shoreline, including the expansive connecting deck, concrete retaining walls, pizza oven and architectural features are visually prominent from the lake as well as from the second story patio of my home. I live and pay taxes in Oro - Medonte so that my family can enjoy a natural lakefront setting. I do not wish to live beside a waterfront pizzeria. Furthermore, the excessive waterfront decking and boathouse appear to occupy an area greater than the existing cottage dwelling which is an undesirable feature in terms of property value along this portion of Kempenfeldt Bay. It is my understanding that the connecting deck was constructed without a building permit and brings the total allowable area of boathouse and attached deck to more than double what is permitted in the Zoning By -Law. I have just completed a 4 year building project and I have obtained proper building permits for every step of the construction process of my house and boathouse. I have been honest and transparent with the township of Oro - Medonte throughout this long process and have complied with all Zoning By -Laws. This summer, I will be completing the landscaping of my waterfront. 1 do not plan on omitting the location of an existing deck from my submissions to the township, as my neighbor has done. I do not plan on constructing a sizable deck without a building permit, as my neighbor has done. I do not plan on using concrete retaining walls which are harmful to the lake, as my neighbor has done. And finally, I do not plan on creating a deck and boathouse with a combined area of 1.47 square metres which is more than double the allowable limit, as my neighbor has done. I will not do these things, nor will I ask the township for a minor variance if I get caught doing these things because I like the lake the way it is ... If everyone just ignored Oro- Medonte's Zoning By- Laws than we'd have a shoreline composed entirely of boardwalks and pizzerias and we already have a place like that... it's called Atlantic City and I don't want to live there either. Thank -you for your consideration. Sincerely, Christopher Guest Page 41 of 139 ��� 'r—aship of Proud Flcrirgyr, L-xriliuy Fuurrr 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE REPORT Application No: To: Committee of Adjustment Prepared By: 2010 -A -38 Steven Farquharson, Intermediate Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Variance Application Motion # December 16, 2010 (Donald Leroux) Part of Lot 10, Concession 8, North Side of Mount St. Louis Road, East Roll #: R.M.S. File #: 4346- 020 - 009 -21605 of Highway 400 D13 -41026 (Medonte) REQUIRED CONDITIONS: BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to consider a Variance Application 2010 -A -38, for relief from the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By -law in relation to the minimum lot size for an agricultural use on lands that have a lot area of less than 2.0 hectares in the A/RU Zone. The subject property has a lot frontage of approximately 227 metres on Mount St. Louis Road East, a depth of approximately 71 metres, and a lot area of 0.9 hectares. The subject property is currently vacant. The property is located north of Mount St. Louis Road, East of Highway 400. The applicant has indicated that the floor area of the agricultural building would be approximately 139 square metres (1496 square feet). ANALYSIS: PURPOSE OFAPPLICATION. The applicant is proposing to construct an Agricultural Building on lands that have a lot area less than 2.0 hectares. The applicant is requesting the following relief from Zoning By -law 97 -95: Table B4 Minimum Lot Size for an Agricultural Uses: Required Proposed 2.0 Hectares 0.9 Hectares FINANCIAL: Not applicable. POLICIES /LEGISLATION: Does the variance conform to the general intent of the Official Plan? The property is designated Rural in the Official Plan. Section C2.2 of the Plan states that "permitted uses on lands designated Rural... are agriculture, single detached dwellings, bed and breakfast Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -39 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Page 1 of 5 Page 42 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... establishments, home occupations." Therefore, the request for an agricultural use as stated on the application is considered to be a permitted use. On this basis the proposal is considered to conform with the intent of the Official Plan. Does the variance comply with the general intent of the Zoning By -law? The subject property is zoned Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone in Zoning By -law 97 -95. The purpose for regulating the size of a lot within the A/RU Zone to a minimum of 2.0 hectares for agricultural uses, is to ensure that the lands be able to sustain an agricultural operation, which include agricultural uses and hobby farms. The applicant's land area of 0.9 hectares, would limit the permitted use to a single detached dwelling use as identified in Table B4 in Zoning By -law 97 -95. The applicant has indicated that the floor area of the agricultural building would be approximately 139 square metres (1496 square feet) and would be used for personal storage, trailers, parts, tools and pumps. This agricultural building would be the main building on the subject lands, and the applicant has not indicated their intent to construct a dwelling. The Zoning By -law defines agricultural use as "Means the use of land for the growing, producing, keeping or harvesting of farm products and which may include, as an accessory use, a single detached dwelling." The intent of this requirement is to ensure that lands located in the Agricultural /Rural Zone are of sufficient size in order to sustain agricultural uses. The applicant has indicated that the proposed agricultural building, will be used for the storage of personal items, which do not meet the definition of agricultural use. The proposed structure would result in the lands not being used for agricultural purposes and would affect the future viability of the lot for agricultural uses. On this basis the proposal is not in keeping with the intent of the lot size for an agricultural use in Table B4 of Zoning By -law 97 -95. Is the variance appropriate for the desirable development of the lot? The proposed use of the lands for an agricultural use, and the construction of an agricultural building is considered not to be desirable development on the lot. The reason for this is that the only permitted use on the lands with a lot area of approximately 0.9 hectares is a single detached dwelling. During a site visit conducted by Planning Staff, it was noted that similar lots in the immediate area are within the A/RU Zone. As noted on Schedule 2, these lots all do not contain an agricultural building as the main use on the lot, but rather all have single detached dwellings as the main use and structure on the lands. The only lot in the area that has an agricultural building as the main building is located south -west of the subject lands, which has a lot area of approximately 4.1 hectares (10.1 acres)., which permits agricultural uses and structures. By allowing for an agricultural use on a lot that is less than 2.0 hectares, and the construction of an agricultural building as the main building on the lot for non agricultural uses, is not in keeping with character of the area and future viability of the lands for agricultural uses. On this basis the proposal is considered not to be desirable for the development of the subject lot. Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -39 Page 2 of 5 Page 43 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... Is the variance minor? As this application is deemed to not comply with the intent of the Zoning By -law and is not appropriate development, the variance is considered to not be minor. CONSULTATIONS: Transportation and Environmental Services - Building Department - Engineering Department — ATTACHMENTS: Schedule 1: Location Map Schedule 2: Surrounding Lot Sizes CONCLUSION: In the opinion of the Planning Department, Variance application 2010 -A -38, being to allow an agricultural use on lands with a lot area of less than 2.0 hectares for the construction of an agricultural building, does not appear to meet the four tests of the Planning Act. Respectfully submitted: Steve 1=a h?ron, B.URPL Intermediate Planner Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -39 Reviewed by: Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Page 3 of 5 Page 44 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... SCHEDULE 1: LOCATION MAP 2010 -A -39 (Leroux) VL Z f f 17 SUBJECT LANDS Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -39 Page 4 of 5 Page 45 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... 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Page 48 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... From: LstarfiMbaol.com To: Farouharson, Steven Subject: ReNariance app. #2010 -A -38 Donald Leroux - -Part lot 10, conc8 -Mt. St. Louis Rd Date: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:54:53 PM Please scroll down for inquiry text Survey Response: Contact Form Oro - Medonte Response GUID: Occ3flc9- 9a25- 4cOf- baa6- ee6fdd9d86ae Started: 12/2/2010 12:44:12 PM Completed: 12/2/2010 12:54:35 PM Page 1 1) Name farquharson F 2 our Name nn Thomson 3) Phone Number 705 - 835 -5900 4) Your E -mail Address Lstarfit @aol.com 5) Subject Re:Variance app. #2010 -A -38 Donald Leroux - -Part lot 10, conc8 -Mt. St. Louis Rd 6) Inquiry Hi Steve I attended the first meeting,discussing the building Mr. Leroux intends to build on this property. My concern being the fact this area is a residential development, I'm not quite sure this particular building will fit in with the existing homes in the area. Would like to know if he is intending to run a business from this location, and what the construction of this building would look like. I guess I'm a little dubious regarding his intention - -I believe the area is approx. 2.2 acres so a house is not in the picture. Presently I'm out of the country and will not return until March - -pls send we an email as to what occurs in the next meeting being held Dec8th - -- appreciate it - -Lynn Thomson Page 49 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... November 18, 2010 Steve Farquharson Intermediate Planner Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Re. Committee of Adjustment —Agenda Item 2010 -A -38 Donald Leroux Relief from maximum floor area and timing of construction I understand that the Township's rural zone permissions do not allow for the construction of an accessory building prior to the construction of the primary dwelling. If it is Mr. Leroux's intention to proceed with a house immediately or soon after the accessory building, I would not object to the timing of construction. Based on the present information this does not appear to be the case. I also understand that the Township's bylaw does not allow for the construction of an accessory building larger than 100 meters square on a lot less than 2 hectares. The owners desire to construct a building 139 square meters on a lot that is only 0.9 hectares calls into question the purpose of the building. Since there is no apparent intention to construct a primary residence on the lot, I would respectfully ask that if approved; the Committee stipulates that the building may not be used for commercial or industrial purposes as a condition of approval. If this were the case 1 would not object. I respectfully request a copy of the decision of the Committee so that I may consider appeal options should the committee approve the application. Respectfully, fe� &��, Jody King 169 Mt.St.Louis Road E. RR #4 Coldwater, ON LOK 1E0 Page 50 of 139 FROM :DWIGHT & WENDY HOLM Nov. 16, 2010 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... FAX NO. :705 -835 -3397 Nov. 16 2010 03:17PM P1 Township of Oro — Medonte Committee of Adjustment and Steven Farquharson 1111 regards to Submission No. 2010 -A -38 North side of Mount Saint Louis Road East. This road from highway 400 to Highway 12 is very residential except for a few farms and wood lots. I would life to keep it residential. The subject property is currently vacant. This is true. Mr. Leroux has constructed A huge parking lot about half the area of the lot. He has had gravel hauled in to cover the cleared area. I think he has covered the topsoil with about 2 feet of gravel Many loads of gravel were dumped to make this into a parking lot. The lot is vacant because he had the trees removed. The lot was totally covered with trees identical to the trees in the pictures that Mr. Leroux has provided_ I don't know the By -Laws but I would assume a site plan and water drainage plan was requested and approved. Now for the major concern I have. This is a residential area. People live on this street. There is no desire or plan shown to construct a home on this lot. The large agriculture building and parking lot do not indicate a home will ever be built here. This application is to allow Mr. Leroux to run a business on this property. Mr. Leroux indicated it is required for personal storage of trailers, parts, tools, lift trailer and pumps. This seems like business use - not personal use. Where is the bathroom and septic system? Where does the house septic go? Is there room on this lot for a house with so much of the area covered by a parking lot? No detached accessory building or structure shall be erected on a lot prior to erection of the main building on the lot. This is a good By -Law and should be obeyed. Mr. Leroux must build a home first. Street appeal is important to many of us that live on Mount Saint Louis Road East. Let us keep it this way. Dwight Hohn 164 Mount Saint Louis Rd. E. Coldwater Ont. L0K1E0 705-835-3397 Page 51 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... Page 52 of 139 `t yAk { ' { _ e 4-j co Q n Ln CD CD Page 52 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... Page 53 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... Page 54 of 139 9 ' > m Mv- Asa ►yr Al t a„ A L.. Page 54 of 139 5c) - 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux Part of Lo... Page 55 of 139 tx�i.�.'INV"},,,� �F � r n • Page 55 of 139 5d) - 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Ro... J� TOWNSH /P OF ORO- MEDONTE OVI REPORT Application No: To: Committee of Adjustment Prepared By: 2010 -A -41 Alan Wiebe, Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Variance Application Motion # December 16, 2010 (Karen Baldock) Plan 626, Lot 45 33 Owen Road Roll #: R.M.S. File #: 4346- 010 - 010 -23500 (Former Township of Oro) D13 -41022 REQUIRED CONDITIONS: The following conditions are required to be imposed on the Committee's decision, with respect to the construction of a deck and stairs attached to the existing single detached dwelling on the subject property: 1. that the setbacks from the front and interior side lot line to the south for the deck and stairs be in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee; 2. that an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision by way of survey /real property report that the distances between the deck and stairs, and the respective lot lines be no less than approximately the following: i. 1.3 metres from the front lot line for the deck; ii. 1.71 metres from the front lot line for stairs; and iii. 2.47 metres from the interior side lot line to the south for the stairs. 3. that the Clerk's Office at the Township of Oro - Medonte be consulted with respect to any proposed work to the existing deck and stairs extending beyond the interior side lot line to the south; 4. that the applicant obtain any perrriits and /or approvals, if required, from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; and 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 for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -41 Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Pagel of 10 Page 56 of 139 5d) - 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Ro... BACKGROUND: The subject property occupies an area of approximately 0.0375 hectares, has frontage on Owen Road of approximately 29.79 metres, and a depth ranging between 8.72 metres and 24.27 metres. The applicant is proposing to construct a new deck, attached to the existing single detached dwelling on the subject property. The proposed deck is proposed to be located as near as 1.3 metres from the front lot line and as near as 2.47 metres from the interior side lot line to the south, and is proposed to be accessed by stairs located as near as 1.71 metres from the front lot line. The subject property also has a previously existing deck and stairs, extending beyond the interior side lot line to the south The purpose of this report is to consider Variance Application 2010 -A -41, for relief from the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By -Law in relation to the: 1. minimum required setback from the front lot line for a deck and stairs attached to a single detached dwelling, and 2. minimum required setback from the interior side lot line to the south for a deck and stairs attached to a single detached dwelling. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting the following relief from Table B1 of Zoning By -law 97 -95: Zone: Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone Required Table B1 1. Minimum front yard 7.5 metres 2. Minimum front yard 7.5 metres 3. Minimum interior side yard 3.0 metres 4. Minimum interior side yard 3.0 metres FINANCIAL: Not applicable. Proposed 1.3 metres (for deck) 1.71 metres (for stairs) 2.47 metres (for new /proposed deck and stairs) 0 metres (for previously existing deck) 1 POLICIES /LEGISLATION: Do the variances conform to the general intent of the Official Plan? The subject property is designated Shoreline in -the Official Plan. Section C5.2 of the Official Plan states that "Permitted uses on lands designated Shoreline ... are single detached dwellings...", and accessory uses. Therefore, on this basis, the proposal in Variance Application 2010 -A -41 is considered to conform with the general intent of the Official Plan. Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -41 Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Page 2 of 10 Page 57 of 139 5d) - 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Ro... Do the variances meet the general intent of the Zoning By -law? The subject property is zoned Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone in the Township's Zoning By -Law. Permitted uses in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone include single detached dwellings and accessory buildings. Due to the effects of the dimensions and size of the subject property on the opportunity to construct a new single detached dwelling, the relief sought from Zoning By -Law 97 -95 are evaluated in consideration of the minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage provisions of the Zoning By -Law. Table B1 of the Zoning By -Law requires a minimum lot area in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone of 0.2 hectares, and a minimum lot frontage of 30 metres. The purpose for minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage provisions in the Zoning By -Law is to regulate the size and visual prominence of properties within specific zones, to ensure relative consistency in the character of properties on the basis of the respective zone(s) within which they are located. At approximately 0.0375 hectares in size, with a frontage on Owen Road of 29.79 metres, the subject property is deficient in the minimum required lot size and lot frontage for a property in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone. With respect to "Non- complying lots ", section 5.17.1 of the Zoning By -Law states that "A lot in existence prior to the effective date of this By -law that does not meet the lot area and /or lot frontage requirements of the applicable Zone, may be used and buildings thereon may be erected, enlarged, repaired or renovated provided the use conforms with the By -law and the buildings or structures comply with all of the other provisions of this By- law." 1. Minimum required setback from the front lot line for a deck and stairs (Variance points 1 and 2, per "Analysis" section) Table B1 of the Township's Zoning By -Law 97 -95 requires single detached dwellings to be located no closer than 7.5 metres from the front lot line for properties in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone. The purpose of the minimum required front yard setback is to ensure that a consistent character will be maintained within required yards that front on a street and to also ensure that an appropriate degree of separation will be maintained between the buildings and structures on a property, and activities taking place on transportation routes. Section 5.9.1 of the Zoning By -Law, however, states that "Architectural features such as ... stairs and landings used to access a main building ... may encroach into any required yard a distance of no more than 1.0 metre (3.2 feetj'. Therefore, with the minimum required front yard being 7.5 metres, Section 5.9.1 of the Zoning By -Law would permit the construction of stairs and/or landings used to access the main building as near as 6.5 metres from the front lot line of a property in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone, without requiring a variance. The proposal in the subject application, however, requests a reduction in the front yard setback to as near as 1.3. metres for a deck, and 1.71 metres for stairs used to access the deck and the main building. It is noted that the main building on the property (an existing dwelling and attached garage), based on a Registered Plan for Lot 45 prepared in 1991, is located as near as 1.73 feet (0.527 metres) from the front lot line. Section 5.16 of the Zoning By -Law considers "Non- Complying Buildings and Structures ", and provides direction for their "enlargement, repair, replacement or renovation", provided that such work: "a) does not further encroach into a required yard ... b) does not increase the amount of floor area or volume in a required yard, c) does not increase in any other way a situation of non - compliance; and, d) complies with all other applicable provisions of this By- Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -41 Page 3 of 10 Page 58 of 139 5d) - 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Ro... Law." In this case, although the proposed deck and stairs do not further encroach into the required front yard than the existing dwelling, it is considered to occupy a larger floor area or volume in the required yard, leading to the subject points in the variance application. Based on a site inspection, Planning staff notes that the proposed deck and stairs (subject to variance points 1 and 2) are already constructed, and are significantly obstructed from view from Owen Road by an existing vegetative buffer consisting of a cedar hedge. Further, as viewed from the entrances to the subject property and the neighbouring property to the west (31 Owen Road), the deck and stairs subject to variance points 1 and 2, are largely obstructed from view by the existing dwelling and attached garage and, therefore, an appropriate degree of separation is considered to be maintained between the deck and stairs near the front lot line, and uses on adjacent properties. Therefore, on these bases, the proposed reduction in the minimum required front yard setback, for the deck(s) and stairs, are considered to meet the general intent of the Zoning By -Law. 2. Minimum required setback from the interior side lot line to south for a deck and stairs (Variance points 3 and 4, per "Analysis" section) Table B1 of the Township's Zoning By -Law 97 -95 requires single detached dwellings to be located no closer than 3.0 metres from the interior side lot line(s) for properties in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone. The purpose of the minimum required interior side yard setback is to ensure that an appropriate degree of separation and privacy will be maintained between the buildings and structures on neighbouring properties. Section 5.7 c) of the Zoning By -Law, however, states that "Decks are permitted to encroach into the required interior side yard a distance of no more than 1.0 metre (3.2 feet) for one interior side yard only." Further, Section 5.9.1 of the Zoning By -Law states that "Architectural features such as ... stairs and landings used to access a main building ... may encroach into any required yard a distance of no more than 1.0 metre (3.2 feet)". Therefore, with the minimum required interior side yard being 3.0 metres, Sections 5.7 and 5.9.1 of the Zoning By -Law would permit the construction of stairs and/or landings used to access the main building, and a deck, as near as 2.0 metres from an interior side lot line of a property in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone, without requiring a variance. . It is noted that the applicant has indicated in the Application for Minor Variance form that the previously "existing deck" is as near as 0.0 metres from the interior side lot line to the south, and that the new deck recently constructed is as near as 2.47 metres from the interior side lot line to the south. With respect to the previously "existing deck ", it is noted that the location of the main building and attached deck on the property, pursuant to a Registered Plan for Lot 45 prepared in 1991, the existing dwelling is located as near as 2.67 feet (0.81 metres) from the interior side lot line to the south, and the previously existing deck is noted as being located as near as 0.36 feet (0.11 metres) from the interior side lot line to the south. Further, Planning staff have received comments from the Clerk's Office, who has advised that the applicant (Karen Baldock) has entered into an agreement with Council for the Township of Oro - Medonte for the encroachment of the previously existing deck and stairs into the Lakeshore Promenade area, pursuant to By -Law No. 2009 -148. With respect to the new deck recently constructed as near as 2.47 metres from "the interior side lot line to the south, as referenced above Section 5.16 of the Zoning By -Law considers "Non- Complying Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -41 Page 4 of 10 Page 59 of 139 5d) - 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Ro... Buildings and Structures ", and the deck recently constructed as near as 2.47 metres from the interior side lot line to the south is considered to occupy a larger floor area or volume in the required yard, leading to the subject point in the variance application. In the case of this point in the subject variance application, as Section 5.7 c) of the Zoning By -Law contemplates the encroachment of decks up to one metre within one required interior side yard, and Council has deemed it appropriate to enter into an agreement for the encroachment of the previously existing deck and stairs (pursuant to Plan 51 R- 36152), the proposed variance is considered to meet the general intent of the Zoning By- Law. Are the variances appropriate for the desirable development of the lot? Although situations of non - compliance are proposed to be increased through the proposed deck and stairs on the subject property, due to consideration of the deficient size of the subject property under Table B1 of the Zoning By -Law, and due to the proposals being considered to conform to the general intent of the Official Plan, and to be consistent with the general intent of the Zoning By -Law, the proposed variances are considered appropriate for the desirable development of the lot. Are the variances minor? As the proposed variances listed in points 1 through 4, above, are considered to conform with the general intent of the Township's Official Plan, to meet the general intent of the Township's Zoning By- Law, and are considered appropriate for the desirable development of the lot, the proposed variances are considered to be minor. CONSULTATIONS: Transportation and Environmental Services - Building Department — Engineering Department — Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority — No objection ATTACHMENTS: Schedule 1: Location Map Schedule 2: Previously Existing Site Plan Schedule 3: Proposed Site Plan Schedule 4: Plan 51 R -36152 Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -41 Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Page 5of10 Page 60 of 139 5d) - 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Ro... CONCLUSION: In the opinion of the Planning Department, the proposals in Variance Application 2010 -A -41, specifically, to permit the construction and/or existence of a deck as near as 1.3 metres from the front lot line and as near as 2.47 metres from the interior side lot line to the south, and stairs as near as 1.71 metres from the front lot line and 2.47 metres from the interior side lot line to the south, appear to meet the four tests of the Planning Act. Respectfully submitted: Reviewed by: Ian Wiebe Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Planner Manager, Planning Services Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -41 Page 6 of 10 Page 61 of 139 5d) - 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Ro... SCHEDULE 1: LOCATION MAP 2010 -A -41 (Karen Baldock) N w w w O -ILTL � U CJ 'b9 to Rh-�R L c� MYRTLE AVENUE OWN ROgQ LEA P`I�NV� �n 0 L� ORE PROMENP�E LAKE SIMCOE �AKESN SUBJECT PROPERTY Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -41 Page 7 of 10 Page 62 of 139 5d) - 2010 -A -41 - Karen Baldock 33 Owen Ro... SCHEDULE 2: PREVIOUSLY EXISTING SITE PLAN 2010-A-41 (Karen Baldock) . ........ �� � � -'sue ONE J97/ 419 %J 1 -a C. 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That the proposed fence be constructed entirely on the subject property, and that no portion of the proposed fence exceed approximately 2.44 metres in height above grade; 2. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township, in writing, of compliance with the Committee's decision that: No portion of the proposed fence exceed approximately 2.44 metres in height above grade, and The proposed fence is constructed entirely within the lot lines of the subject property. 3. That the applicant obtain any permits and /or approvals, if required, from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, if applicable; and 4. That any appropriate zoning certificate(s) and building permit(s), if applicable, 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. BACKGROUND: The subject property occupies an area of 12 acres, has frontage on Line 14 North of approximately 178 metres, and a depth of approximately 271 metres. The property has an existing dwelling and detached garage, as well as a business consisting of a "parts shop and office ". Further, the subject property has an existing wire fence currently located around a portion of the perimeter of the property. As stated in the application form and attached submission, the current use of the property is related to automotive parts and automobile recycling. Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -44 Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Page 1 of 7 Page 75 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers The applicant is proposing to construct a chain link fence with barbed wire, standing 2.43 metres (7.97 feet) above grade, and a sheet metal fence, standing 2.44 metres (8 feet) above grade, surrounding the subject property. The fence sections are proposed to be located between 2 cm and 50 cm from the front, interior side, and rear lot lines. The purpose for Variance Application 2010 -A -44, as stated in the appendix to the application, is to: " 1. Improve the security of [their] inventory. 2. Improve the look of [the] property and business. 3. Increase safety for [their] customers, and people within [their] community." The current use of the property, for the sale of "automobile parts" and "auto recycling" (or a "Wrecking Yard" under By -Law No. 2010 -178) where the automobiles and automobile parts are stored outdoors, is not considered to conform with the provisions of Table A3 of the Township's Zoning By -Law 97 -95, "Industrial Zones" "Permitted Uses ". As the application of Section 5.18 of the Township's Zoning By- Law 97 -95, regarding "non- conforming uses ", was not yet determined at the November 18, 2010 hearing, the Committee of Adjustment deferred this application "until it is determined whether the use of the subject property is considered a `non- conforming use ". Since the November 18th meeting, additional information has been provided to the Township to this effect. Based on this additional information, the Township of satisfied that "such use existed before the date of passing this By -law and ... has continued and continues to be used for such purpose, and that such use, when established, was not contrary to a By -law passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act... or a predecessor thereof that was in force at that time ", as provided in Section 5.18 of the Zoning By -Law 97 -95. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting the following relief from Table B1 of Zoning By -law 97 -95: Section 6.0 — Definition of "Structure" Required Proposed Fence height deemed not to be a structure 1.8 metres or less 2.44 metres FINANCIAL: Not applicable. POLICIES /LEGISLATION: Does the variance conform to the general intent of the Official Plan? The subject property is designated Agricultural in the Official Plan. Section C1.2 of the Official Plan states that "The principle use of land in the Agricultural designation ... shall be agriculture ... [and] All existing commercial and industrial uses are also permitted'. Section E1.5.1 and E1.5.2 of the Official Plan, "Non- Conforming Uses ", state that: Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -44 Page 2 of 7 Page 76 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers E1.5.1 Introduction As a general rule, existing uses that do not conform with the policies of this Plan should gradually be phased out so that the affected land use may change to a use which is in conformity with the goals of the Official Plan and the intent of the implementing Zoning By -law. In some instances, it may be necessary and practical to allow the replacement, extension or enlargement of non - conforming uses through the granting of a minor variance or by placing the use in an appropriate zone in the implementing Zoning By -law. Council shall, therefore, have regard for the following principles: a) The feasibility of acquiring the property for holding, sale, lease or development by the Township for a more appropriate permitted use; and, b) The possibility of relocating the non - conforming use to another site. E1.5.2 Role Of The Committee Of Adjustment If the property cannot be acquired or relocated, the Committee of Adjustment may, without an amendment to this Plan, allow extensions to a non - conforming use. Prior to such approval, the Committee shall consider the following: a) The size of the extension in relation to the existing operation; b) Whether the proposed extension is compatible with the character of the surrounding area; c) The characteristics of the existing use in relation to noise, vibration, fumes, dust, smoke, odours, lighting and traffic generation and the degree to which any of these factors may be increased or decreased by the extension; d) The possibilities of reducing these nuisances through buffering, building setbacks, landscaping, Site Plan Control and other means to improve the existing situation, as well as minimize the problems from extension; and, e) The conformity of the proposal with the applicable by -laws and policies of the County of Simcoe. As the proposed variance is for an increase in the height of a fence where it is deemed not to be a structure, as a means of better containing a "non- conforming use" that meets the requirements of Section 5.18 of the Township's Zoning By -Law and is therefore permitted to continue, the non- conforming use is considered to conform to the general intent of the policies reflected in Subsections E1.5.2 a) through c) of the Official Plan. With respect to Subsection E1.5.2 d), the proposed fence will provide buffering from uses on neighbouring properties, thereby reducing the nuisance of the automobile recycling use on the subject property. Regarding Subsection E1.5.2 e) of the Township's Official Plan, Section 3.3.9 of the County of Simcoe's Official Plan states that "This Plan is not intended to prevent the continuation, expansion, or enlargement of legally existing uses which do not conform to the designations of the Plan. Expansions or enlargements shall include consideration of Section 4 Policy Statements, local official plans and by-laws...". Therefore, on this basis, and on the basis of the analysis undertaken in the following section, the proposed variance is considered to conform to the general intent of the Official Plan. Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -44 Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Page 3 of 7 Page 77 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Does the variance meet the general intent of the Zoning By -law? The subject property is zoned Rural Industrial (IR) Zone in the Township's Zoning By -Law. Permitted uses in the Rural Industrial (IR) Zone include "Contractor's yards ", "Industrial uses" (dry), "Outdoor storage uses ", "Recycling establishments ", "Service shops, light ", and "Warehouses ", and do not include a "Wrecking Yard ". As stated above, however, the use of the subject property for the sale of "automobile parts" and "auto recycling" (or a "Wrecking Yard" under By -Law No. 2010 -178) is considered a "non- conforming use" under Section 5.18 of the Township's Zoning By -Law and is, therefore, permitted to continue. Section 6.0 of the Township's Zoning By -Law, "Definitions ", specifies the height where a fence is deemed not to be a "Structure ", which "Means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined together and attached or fixed permanently to the ground or any other structure. For the purpose of this By -law, a fence that has a height of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) or less, a retaining wall that has a height of 1.0 metre (3.2 feet) or less, a light standard and a sign shall be deemed not to be structures." The purpose for regulating permitted uses in specific zones is to ensure the relatively consistent use and character of properties in the Township, based on the zoning assigned to each property. The Zoning By -Law excludes a fence with a height of 1.8 metres (5.9 metres) or less from the minimum required setbacks for accessory buildings or structures. Therefore, fences with a height greater than 1.8 metres are subject to the setback provisions of Section 5.1.3 (and other applicable sections) for accessory buildings or structures. The purpose for regulating the height of fences is to ensure that, in relation to the main building and use on a property, the fence is either not of a height suitable to be considered a "structure" or, where it is a "structure ", to ensure that it will clearly be accessory to the main building and use on a property, and that its visual prominence will not compromise its accessory use. As the proposed variance is for the construction of a fence with a height of up to 2.44 metres (8 feet) above grade, to contain the use of a property whose current use is considered to meet the "non- conforming use" provisions of the Zoning By -Law (per Section 5.18), and as the proposed fence will not encroach into a required sight line on a corner lot (per Section 5.34), the proposed variance is considered to meet the general intent of the Zoning By -Law. Is the variance appropriate for the desirable development of the lot? A site inspection revealed, and the drawings submitted with the application confirmed, that the subject property currently has fencing along the approximate location of the front lot line, as well as fencing that extends from approximately the front lot line, along the interior side lot lines, toward the rear lot line. Further, this site inspection confirmed the use of outdoor area on the property for the storage of automobiles. The variance sought proposes to increase the maximum allowable height for a fence, where a fence is deemed not to be a structure, in order to permit the construction of a 2.44 metre high fence at between 2 cm and 5 cm from the front, interior side, and rear lot lines, for the purpose of containing the use of the property as a "Wrecking Yard ". The proposed variance is considered appropriate for the desirable development of the lot. Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -44 Page 4 of 7 Page 78 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Is the variance minor? As the proposed variance is considered to conform with the general intent of the Official Plan, to meet the general intent of the Zoning By -Law, and is considered appropriate for the desirable development of the lot, the proposed variance is considered to be minor. CONSULTATIONS: Transportation and Environmental Services - Building Department — Engineering Department — ATTACHMENTS: Schedule 1: Location Map Schedule 2: Site Plan CONCLUSION: In the opinion of the Planning Department, the proposal in Variance Application 2010 -A -44, specifically, to permit the construction of a fence on the subject property standing 2.44 metres above grade while being deemed not to be a structure, appears to meet the four tests of the Planning Act. Respectfully submitted: A v� �/ Ian Wiebe C Planner Reviewed by: Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -44 Page 5 of 7 Page 79 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers SCHEDULE 1: LOCATION MAP 2010 -A -44 (McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd.) w z fJ 15f_1'6 Sf IDE��ROAD SUBJECT PROPERTY Development Services Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -A -44 Page 6 of 7 Page 80 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers SCHEDULE 2: SITE PLAN 2010 -A -44 (McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd.) �n . r4 !016A :a,'A' a�nA h ti ti r LPART AR'EA=a �a 0"1 ob■ jJ' �'9Ac i Q N: E n AND ORILUA (SOUTH MSION) �rn�F !Y _-, S O 8 �7N Z cam+ rn rn Y ~A rn j Z 4 a Fr- � F ' „10�j ^G�• �r Y2 2 Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -44 Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Page 7 of 7 Page 81 of 139 M �Y a 3 $ $ � � E n AND ORILUA (SOUTH MSION) �rn�F !Y _-, S O 8 �7N Z cam+ rn rn Y ~A rn j Z 4 a Fr- � F ' „10�j ^G�• �r Y2 2 Development Services Application No. 2010 -A -44 Meeting Date December 16, 2010 Page 7 of 7 Page 81 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Application for Minor Variance Appendix 1 McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd. 328 Line 14 North Oro - Medonte, ON L3V 6H1 (705) 325 -2903 Reasons for variance requested: We are submitting an Application for Minor Variance to the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Oro - Medonte for the purpose of building a full perimeter fence on our property. Our fence plan includes a 2.13 m tall chain link fence topped with 30 cm of barb wire along the front (eastern) lot line that faces the road (Line 14 North). On the north, south, and west sides (the perimeter) our plan includes an 2.44 m tall solid sheet metal fence. The proposed fences would be detached from the main building The reasons for our application can be divided into three parts: 1. Improve the security of our inventory. 2. Improve the look of our property and business. 3. Increase safety of our customers, and people within our community. Full perimeter fencing would greatly improve the security of our inventory at McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd. The current fence on the east (Fig. 1A,B), north (Fig. 2), and south (Fig. 3) edges of our property, at only 1.1 m tall, does not provide much of a barrier to humans and can be easily crossed. The entire western edge of the property does not have any fencing and faces an undeveloped woodlot (Fig. 4A,B). The previous owner had multiple issues with theft. For example, during the winter months thieves on snowmobiles would access the property, during the night, via the unsecured and isolated western edge of the property. They would then remove automobile parts such as fenders and tailgates and escape back up the trail (Fig. 4A). There are also several areas where the fencing has fallen down or has a missing gate on the east (Fig 5A), south (Fig SB,C), and north (Fig SD,E).. Together these areas provide unobstructed access to our property and inventory. A sketch of the current fencing at McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd. can be seen in Fig 6. A 2.44 m tall fence, both chain link with barb wire (Fig 7A -C) and sheet metal (Fig 8A -C) is typical of other recycling facilities within Simcoe County and would be difficult to climb over. Further, the fence would obscure view of our inventory thereby preventing thieves from being tempted as they cannot see what we have. Our objective is to grow McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd. from its current staff of 3 to more than 20 full -time employees; however our ability to grow depends on the long -term security of our inventory. A sketch of the proposed fence can be seen in Fig 9. A full perimeter fence is an established and proven method within the auto recycling industry of protecting company inventory. Page 82 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Full perimeter fencing will improve the look of our property and business. On the east side of our property, the chain link fence will. allow customers to view our office and garage building. Customer and delivery access will be orderly and safe through two large sliding fenced gates facing Line 14 North. The sheet metal fence on the perimeter of our property will be solid and well constructed. The solid perimeter fence will also block the view of crushed vehicles and scrap metal; unsightly areas typical of auto recycling facilities that will be contained behind our perimeter fence. Full perimeter fencing will improve the safety of our customers, and people within our community. An auto wrecking yard has numerous sharp materials that can be hazardous to unsuspecting or unaware people. As we grow our business the activity within our facility will only increase. A full perimeter fence with controlled access points will ensure customers and community members are protected from the hazards within our facility. . In summary, we are requesting permission from the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Oro - Medonte to build the above described fence on our property. The success of our business depends on a good security fence, and we have based our design plans on the fences of other well- respected auto recycling facilities both in Simcoe County, and elsewhere in southern Ontario. Together, our chain link and sheet metal fences will provide customers and residents of Oro - Medonte with the image that McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd. is a professional business that cares about the safety of its employees and customers, while also respecting and protecting the value of the inventory upon which our business depends. Page 83 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers A Figure 1. Current fence on east side of property facing Line 14 North. Page 84 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Figure 2. Current fence on north side of property. •r. -+ Figure 3. Current fence on south side of property. Page 85 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Figure 4. The western edge of the property does not have any fencing and faces an undeveloped woodlot. Page 86 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Figure 5. Examples of fallen fence of missing gates currently at McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd. A) East side of property. B) South side of property. Page 87 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers 7 Figure 5. Examples of missing gates currently at McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd. C) South side of property. D) North side of property. Page 88 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers `l r Figure 5. Examples of fallen fence of missing gates currently at McDougall Auto Wreckers Ltd. E) North side of property. Page 89 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Figure 7. Examples of chain link fence with barb wire at another recycling facility in Simcoe County. The design for our proposed fence would look similar to this. Page 90 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Figure 7. Examples of chain link fence with barb wire at another recycling facility in Simcoe County. The design for our proposed fence would look similar to this. Page 91 of 139 A B 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Figure 8. Examples of a sheet metal fence at another recycling facility in Simcoe County. The design for our proposed fence would look similar to this. Page 92 of 139 5e) - 2010 -A -44 - McDougall Auto Wreckers Figure 8. Examples of a sheet metal fence at another recycling facility in Simcoe County. The design for our proposed fence would look similar to this. 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TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE REPORT Application No: To: Committee of Adjustment Prepared By: 2010 -B -33 Alan Wiebe, Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Consent Application Motion # December 16, 2010 Fraser Hardy McConney 170 15/16 Sideroad East Concession 8, Lot 16 Roll #: R.M.S. File #: 4346- 010 - 003 -38800 (Former Township of Oro) D10 -41025 REQUIRED CONDITIONS: The following conditions are required to be imposed on the Committee's decision: 1. That three copies of a Registered Reference Plan for the subject land indicating the severed parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor and submitted to the Secretary- Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment; 2. That the applicant pay $2,000 for the lot created as a cash -in -lieu of parkland contribution; 3. That the applicant provide, in the form of sworn or affirmed affidavit, confirmation that the previously existing parcels composing the existing parcel (identified by roll no. 4346- 010 -003- 38800) were unintentionally merged; 4. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality; 5. That the legal description and the parcel description of the recreated parcels be identical to that contained in the original deed and must be so designated on a Registered Reference Plan to be provided by the Applicant; 6. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro- Medonte; and 7. That the conditions of consent irnposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from the date of the giving of the notice. BACKGROUND: The purpose of Consent application 2010 -B -33 is for a technical severance to create a lot which once existed as a separate parcel of land. The lands proposed to be severed would have approximately 249.9 metres (820 feet) of frontage along 15/16 Sideroad East, a lot depth of approximately 191 metres (626.25 feet) along the interior side lot line to the east, and a lot area of approximately 4.65 Development Services Application No. 2010 -B -33 ng Date: December 16, 2010 Page 1 of 10 Page 104 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... hectares (11.5 acres). The proposed lands to be severed currently contain a detached accessory building. The lands proposed to be retained would have approximately 268.2 metres (880 feet) of frontage along 15/16 Sideroad East, a lot area of approximately 32.6 hectares (80.5 acres), and it is currently vacant. The applicant has submitted a title search letter dated November 30, 2010, which provides the chronology for the ownership and merging of the subject property, to its current configuration. A summary of this chronology is provided below, with references to properties, or parts thereof, relying on Schedule 3 to this report. 1. In 1880, a portion of the property identified as "INST. No 01086349" was transferred from the East Half of Lot 16, to a separate owner. 2. In 1915, the property identified as "INST. No 01086349" was brought into its current configuration. 3. In 1947, the outlined portion of Lot 15, "PART 1 ", with the exception of "PART 3 ", the Road Allowance Between the East Half of Lots 15 and 16, was merged on title with the outlined portion of the East Half of Lot 16. 4. In 1993, the Road Allowance Between the East Half of Lots 15 and 16, "PART 3 ", was merged in title with the parcel which resulted in the merger which occurred in point 3, above. ANALYSIS: The purpose of Consent application 2010 -113-33 is for a technical severance to create a lot which once existed as a separate parcel of land. The Township's Official Plan contains policies (Section D2.2.3) which permit Planning Staff and the Committee to consider technical severances. FINANCIAL: Not applicable. POLICIES /LEGISLATION: Township of Oro - Medonte Official Plan The subject lands are designated Agricultural, Environmental Protection One, and Environmental Protection Two Overlay in the Township's Official Plan. In the Township's Official Plan, the objectives of the Environmental Protection One designation (per Section B2.1), are to "maintain and enhance the ecological integrity of the natural heritage system ", and to "minimize the loss or fragmentation of significant wetlands and the habitats and ecological functions they provide ". Section B2.3 of the Official Plan, "Permitted Uses ", states that "[nothing] in this Section is intended to limit the ability of agricultural uses to continue ", and Section B2.4, "Adjacent Lands" states that "all lands within 120 metres of the boundary of a wetland, within 50 metres of the boundary of an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) ... are considered to be adjacent lands." Section B2.4 continues to state that "[no] development shall be permitted on these adjacent lands unless an Environmental Impact Study and a Management Plan are completed...". It Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -B -33 Page 2 of 10 Page 105 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... is noted that, based on Schedules A and B of the Official Plan, the lot lines sought to be re- created in the proposed technical severance would not be considered to be located within "Adjacent Lands" under Section B2.4 of the Official Plan. Section D2.2.3 of the Official Plan provides a policy which specifically allows the Committee of Adjustment to consider applications to correct a situation where two or more lots have merged on -title, provided that the Conrrimittee of Adjustment is satisfied that the following criteria have been met. Planning Staff's opinion of how the criteria have been met are outlined below. a) Was once separate conveyable lot in accordance with the Planning Act, Based on the title search letter dated November 30, 2010, the proposed lands to be severed were acquired by Robert Paisley in 1947, at which time they merged under the same ownership as the lands proposed to be retained, excluding the Road Allowance Between the East Half of Lots 15 and 16. On this basis, the 11.5 acres (4.65 hectares) of land proposed to be severed were once a separate conveyable lot in accordance with the Planning Act. b) The merging of the lots was unintentional and was not merged as a requirement of a previous planning approval, The subject lands were merged together as a result of the acquisition of: i. the east half of Lot 16, Concession 8 (11.5 acres), under the same ownership as the subject Part of Lot 15 (79 acres), Concession 8, in 1947; and ii. part of the original Road Allowance between the East Half of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 8 (1.5 acres), under -the same ownership as the resulting parcel from point "a)" (90,5 acres), in 2000. Planning staff will require confirmation of the "unintentional' merging on title of the lands referenced in point "i. ", above. c) Is of the same shape and size as the lot which once existed as a separate conveyable lot; A review of the survey and title search reveals that the proposed lot to be created appears to be of the same size and shape as the lot that once existed when it was separately conveyable. The Township will require that an Ontario Land Surveyor confirm, by way of Registered Reference Plan, the new lot to be created matches the original description. d) Can be adequately serviced by on -site sewage and water system; The size of the proposed severed parcel (at 11.5 acres) and of the proposed retained parcel (at 80.5 acres), are considered to be of an adequate size to permit the establishment of private services, which would be further confirmed prior to the issuance of any building permit(s). e) Fronts on a public road that is maintained year -round by public authority, The proposed parcels front onto 15116 Sideroad East, which is maintained year -round by a public authority. f) There are no public interest served by maintaining the property as a single conveyable parcel; The public interest is not considered to be affected by this proposal. g) Conforms with Section D2.2.1 of this Plan; and, Section D2.2.1 of the Plan is discussed below. Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -B -33 Page 3 of 10 Page 106 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... h) Subject to the access policies of the relevant road authority Should a building permit be submitted for the development of either parcel, the submission of an entrance permit would also be required from the Township for access to the relevant parcel(s). Section D2.2.1 of the Official Plan contains test for the creation of a new lot by way of Consent. In particular, this section states "... the Committee of Adjustment shall be satisfied that the lot to be retained and the lot to be severed: a) Fronts on and will be directly accessed by a public road that is maintained year round basis: The proposed parcels front onto 15/16 Sideroad East, which is maintained year -round by a public authority. b) Does not have direct access to a Provincial Highway or County Road, unless the Province or the County supports the request; Neither the lands proposed to be retained or the lands proposed to be severed will have access to a Provincial Highway or County Road. c) Will not cause a traffic hazard; This application proposes to recreate a lot which once existed as a separately conveyable parcel. Significant traffic volumes are not anticipated by any additional dwellings) if located on the severed or retained lands. The applicant will be required to apply for and obtain an entrance permit from the Township Public Works Department at the time of application for a building permit for a new dwelling. d) Has adequate size and frontage for the proposed use in accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning By -law and is compatible with adjacent uses; The application proposes to recreate a lot that once existed, which inadvertently merged on title. The proposed severed lands would have a frontage on 15/16 Sideroad East of approximately 820 feet (249.9 metres), and a lot area of approximately 11.5 acres (4.65 hectares). The lands to be retained also have a frontage on 15/16 Sideroad East of approximately 880 feet (268.2 metres), and a lot area of approximately 80.5 acres (32.6 hectares). The minimum required lot area for a residential use in the Agriculture /Rural (A/RU) Zone is 0.4 hectares, and the minimum lot frontage is 45 metres. Further, the minimum required lot area for intensive, and specialized agricultural uses is 2.0 and 4.0 hectares. Therefore, it is noted that the proposed severed lands and the proposed retained lands would meet the lot area and frontage requirements for properties in the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone. e) Can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and means of sewage disposal; The applicant will be required at the time of any submission of a building permit to meet all requirements for septic system installation and private water supply. The Township Zoning By -law has established a minimum lot area of 0.4 hectares for a residential use in the Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone to reflect development on private services. f) Will not have a negative impact on the drainage patterns in the area; Any future residential development will be reviewed by the Township Building Department, where the construction of a new single detached dwelling may be subject to the completion of a lot grading plan to ensure water runoff has no negative impact on neighbouring properties. Development Services Meeting Date. December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -B -33 Page 4 of 10 Page 107 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... g) Will not restrict the development of the retained lands or other parcels of land, particularly as it relates to the provision of access, if they are designated for development by this Plan; The retained lands will meet with the minimum required lot frontage and area requirements of the Zoning By -law. No development applications are active adjacent to the subject lands, and as such no negative impacts with respect to access are anticipated as a result of this consent. h) Will not have a negative impact on the features and functions of any ecological feature in the area; The northern portion of the proposed retained lands are regulated by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, who have been circulated on this application for commenting. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has advised that, although this property contains a watercourse, associated floodplain, meanderbelt, and Provincially Significant Wetland, they have no objection to the proposal. Further, the proposed severed lands are located entirely outside of the regulated area and, additionally, the majority of the lands proposed to be retained are located outside of the regulated area. Therefore, any future development proposed for both the proposed retained and the proposed severed lands may take place entirely outside of the regulated area. i) Will not have a negative impact on the quality and quantity of groundwater available for other uses in the area; Any future development would require appropriate approvals for a well, which would ensure that it would not negatively impact the quality and quantity of groundwater. On this basis, the application is considered to be appropriate and generally conforms to the Official Plan. Countv of Simcoe Official Plan In analyzing this Consent Application, Township staff reviewed the County of Simcoe Official Plan. Specifically, Section 3.6 contains Agricultural policies that are required to be considered in assessing the proposed technical severance application. Section 3.6.6 states that "New lots ... should generally not be less than 35 hectares or the original survey lot size, whichever is lesser ..." As stated above, the proposed lands to be severed merged with the majority of the proposed lands to be retained in 1947 and, prior to that time, the proposed severed lands were separately conveyable as an 11.5 acre (4.65 hectare) parcel. It is noted that, at 80.5 acres and 11.5 acres, respectively, the proposed lands to be retained and lands to be severed are both considered to meet the minimum lot size requirements of Table 134A of the Township's Zoning By -Law for general, specialized, and intensive agricultural uses, which require up to a minimum of 4.0 hectares of land. It is the opinion of the Planning Department that the proposed development generally conforms to the policies of the County Official Plan. Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-33 Page 5 of 10 Page 108 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... Provincial Policy Statement The intent of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 is to build strong and healthy communities, while promoting efficient land use and development patterns. Policy 2.3 of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 contains policies for Agriculture and, specifically, Section 2.3.4 contains policies for "Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments" states that "[lot] creation in prime agricultural areas is discouraged and may only be permitted for: a) agricultural uses, provided that the lots are of a size appropriate for the type of agricultural use(s) common in the area and are sufficiently large to maintain flexibility for future changes in the type of agricultural operations ". The Application for Consent proposes to re- create a parcel of land that was once separately conveyable, through the severance of 11.5 acres (4,65 hectares) from an existing 92 acre (37.2 hectare) parcel, all of which, based on a site inspection from Planning staff, appears to be used for agricultural purposes. The Township's comprehensive Zoning By -law requires a minimum lot area of 2.0 hectares for an agricultural use, and 4.0 hectares for a specialized or an intensive agricultural use. The proposed lot size of -the severed lands would be considered to be able to accommodate these types of agricultural uses. In Policy 1.6, "Infrastructure and Public Service Facilities ", addresses issues such as the use of existing infrastructure and public service facilities should be optimized, wherever feasible, before consideration is given to developing new infrastructure and public service facilities. The lot would be serviced by an individual well and private septic system at the time that any buildings were proposed to be constructed. The proposed Consent application, which proposes the recreation of an 11.5 acre (4.65 hectare) lot by way of a technical severance, could continue to be used for an agricultural use in accordance with the Township's Zoning By -Law, and the proposal is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005. Places to Grow Planning staff has reviewed the application for consent in the context of the Places to Grow policies of the Provincial Government, introduced in 2006. The proposed consent would recreate a lot that previously existed as a separately conveyable lot, which was merged on title as a result of having been acquired by the owner of an adjacent property. Policy 2.2.9 of the Places to Grow policies contain provisions that allow for residential development to occur outside of settlement areas in accordance with Policy 2.2.2.1 i), which states that "Population and employment growth will be accommodated by ... directing development to settlement areas, except ... rural land uses that cannot be located in settlement areas". As stated above, the proposed lot to be re- created by way of a technical severance appear to be used for agricultural purposes. As further stated above, the policies in the Official Plan for the Township contemplate technical severances, provided that their purpose is to recreate a lot which once existed as a separate conveyable lot. On this basis, the proposal appears to generally conform with the Places to Grow policies of the Provincial Government. Development Services Application No. 2010 -8 -33 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Page 6 of 10 Page 109 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... Township of Oro - Medonte Zoning By -Law The subject property is currently zoned Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) and Environmental Protection (EP) Zone in the Township's Zoning By -law 97 -95, as amended. The proposed 80.5 acres of retained lands and 11.5 acres of proposed severed lands, as separate lots, would both comply with the minimum lot frontage and minimum lot area provisions of the Zoning By -Law, to permit agricultural uses on each property. Therefore, the application is considered to comply with the provisions of the Township's Zoning By- Law. CONSULTATIONS: Public Works Department — Building Department — Engineering Department — County of Simcoe - Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority — No objection ATTACHMENTS: Schedule 1 — Location Map Schedule 2 — Context Map Schedule 3 — Application Drawing CONCLUSION: On the basis of the timeline provided by the applicant, which asserts that the lot to be re- created previously existed as a separately conveyable parcel of land, it is the opinion of -the Planning Division that the proposal in Consent application 2010 -B -33 is considered to generally conform with the Official Plan, and maintain compliance with the provisions of the Zoning By -Law. Respectfully submitted: & 0�,k Alan Wiebe Planner Development Services Application No. 2010 43-33 Reviewed by: Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Page 7 of 10 Page 110 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... SCHEDULE 1: LOCATION MAP 2010 -8 -33 (McConney) OLD BARRIE ROAD 1 E E- 15116 SIDEROAD w z w z SUBJECT PROPERTY Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-33 Page 8 of 10 Page 111 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... SCHEDULE 2: CONTEXT MAP 2010 -B -33 (McConney) z Proposed Severed Lands Proposed Retained Lands Development Services Application No. 2010 -B -33 X-� Z S1DERo Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Page 9 of 10 Page 112 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... SCHEDULE 3: APPLICATION DRAWING 2010-13-33 (McConney) P A R L• IPART 3A it PART 4— S iPA WT Z...r- I'Arl—f j -Ve Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -B -33 Page 10 of 10 Page 113 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... SHIRLEY PARTRIDGE REGISTRY SERVICES INC. 168 LAKESHORE ROAD WEST R.R. # 1, ORO STATION, ON LOL 2EO November 30th, 2010 The Corporation of The Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 S, Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Attention: Committee of Adjustment Dear Members: Re: Fraser Hardy McConney Application for Technical Severance Part of East Half Lot 16, Concession 8 Township of Oro - Medonte Part of PIN 58540- 0015(LT) Fraser Hardy McConney is the registered owner of the Part of the East Half of Lot 16 Concession 8, Part of Lot 15 Concession 8, and Part of the original Road Allowance between Lots 15 and 16 Concession 8 in the former Township of Oro. The Crown Patent for the East Half of Lot 16, Concession 8 was granted to Thomas David McConkey on October 24tt', 1872. He conveyed the said East Half to Dougald McCuaig and Finlay McCuaig later that year. The McCuaig's conveyed the west part of the East Half (50 acres) to James Morrison on June 19th, 1875. Mr. Morrison transferred a small parcel to the Trustees of School Section No. 8 in 1880. Mr. Morrison disappears from title in 1882, and Robert Paisley appears on title in 1887 by virtue of a Mortgage in 1887 to The London and Canadian Loan & Agency Company Limited. There is an actual break in the chain of title at this point as there is no evident connection between Morrison and Paisley. In 1915, Robert Paisley conveyed an additional portion to School Section No. 8. The balance of the lands appear to stay in the Paisley name until Robert Hilton Paisley (son of Robert Paisley) conveys the entire parcel comprised of Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 8 to Joseph and Jean Briggs in 1951. In 1957 when Mr. and Mrs. Briggs transfer the lands to Francis Neil Briggs, Mr. Paisley deposited a Declaration on title setting out the details of the unique nature of his family's tenure on these lands. In the final paragraph of that Declaration he declares "until recently (1956) 1 was unaware that my late father did not have registered title to all of the lands...I am now of the firm belief that my late father failed either by ignorance or inadvertence to register his deed to these lands." Page 114 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... The same Mortgage by Robert Paisley in 1887 was also registered on part of Lot 15, Concession 8. Lot 15 was patented separately in 1841 to the Canada Company, and subsequently conveyed to Gilbert Bell. Mr. Bell split part of the west part and part of the east part off in 1854. The center portion (which part Mr. McConney currently owns) was conveyed by Bell to Henry Shaw in 1874 who then quit claimed it back in 3 months. Gilbert Bell then transferred 26 acres of the center portion to Archibald Currie in 1875, and 53 acres to his son, Gilbert Jr. in 1876. That 53 acre parcel was subsequently conveyed to James Morrison in 1877 and follows the same fate as Morrison's interest in the east part of Lot 16, Concession 8; ending up in the name of Robert Paisley. The portion owned by Currie (26 acres) was conveyed to a son of Robert Paisley (David) in 1904 and followed through the Paisley family by various registrations culminating with the deed to Robert Hilton Paisley who then registered his Declaration in 1957 explaining the sequence of his family's ownership of these lands. The portions of Lot 15 and 16, Concession 8 currently owned by Fraser Hardy McConney effectively merged in 1947 when Robert Hilton Paisley acquired part of Lot 15 from his brother John as he had already been in possession of and had paid the taxes on the entire parcel since 1914. As referenced earlier, the entire parcel was conveyed to Joseph and Jean Briggs in 1951, and then by them to Francis Neil Briggs in 1957. 1n 1993, Lloyd and Maria Squire acquire the said parcel which is then enhanced by the addition of part of the original Road Allowance between the East Half of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 8 in 2000. This portion of the road was closed by the Township in 1983. Douglas McDougall purchased all of the lands owned by the Squire's on the north side of the 15/16 Sideroad in June, 2000. He then conveyed the parcel to Fraser Hardy McConney on June 11th, 2003. The spouse of Mr. McConney, Michele Caroline Ethier purchased the original "school" lands in 1985, and conveyed them to herself and her husband in 1989. To avoid the merger of title with the acquisition of the much larger portion surrounding this parcel, the "school" lands were transferred into the name of Michele Caroline McConney alone in 2003. Mr. McConney wishes to re- establish the boundary between part of the East Half of Lot 16 and part of Lot 15 as established by the Crown Patents. The portion of the Road Allowance between Lots 15 and 16 described as Part 3, Plan 51R- 23810 shall be added to that portion of Lot 15, Concession 8 adjacent to the north and west. There has been no change in the boundaries of the entire parcel since Mr. McConney's acquisition. Y s very tf irley P rtri�t-;" Presiders smrley Partridge Registry Services Inc. Page 115 of 139 5f) - 2010 -B -33 - Fraser Hardy McConney 17... DL^ Ow .. 1 i ,b 6 it ul b It 4j' p 6 !+a �. 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That three copies of a Registered 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 22 Snowshoe Trail 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. BACKGROUND: The applicant is proposing a boundary adjustment to convey approximately 0.15 hectares (0.37 acres) from the subject property to the neighbouring residential lot to the south being 22 Snowshoe Trail. No new building lots are proposed to be created as a result of the lot addition. ANALYSIS: The purpose of application 2010 -B -35 is to permit a lot addition /boundary adjustment. The subject land is Part of Block B, Plan 1650, having a depth of approximately 18 metres and an area of Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-35 Page 1 of 5 Page 127 of 139 5g) - 2010 -13-35 - Granite Hill Forestry In... approximately 0. 15 hectares. The subject lands are proposed to be added to the adjacent lands to the south (22 Snowshoe Trail). No new building lot is proposed to be created as a result of the lot addition. I FINANCIAL: I Not applicable. POLICIES /LEGISLATION: Township of Oro- Medonte Official Plan? The subject lands are designated "Rural" and "Environmental Protection Two" by the Official Plan. Section D2 of the Official Plan contains policies with respect to subdivision of land. Specifically, Section D2.2.2 - "Boundary Adjustments ", provides the following guidance for Consent Applications in general: "a consent may be permitted for the purpose of modifying lot boundaries, provided no new building lot is created... the Committee of Adjustment shall be satisfied that the boundary adjustment will not affect the viability of the use of the properties affected." With respect to the application at hand, no new building lots are proposed and does not affect the viability of the current use. As such, the proposed boundary adjustment is generally in keeping with the intent of the residential policies stated in the Official Plan, and otherwise conforms to the boundary adjustment policies contained in Section D.2.2.2. County Official Plan The subject lands are designated Rural designation in the County of Simcoe's Official Plan. Section 3.3.4 of the County's Official Plan, "General Subdivision and Development Policies ", states that "Consents for the purpose of boundary adjustments and consolidation of land holdings are permitted but shall not be for the purpose of creating new lots except as otherwise permitted in this Plan. All lots created shall conform to all applicable municipal policies and bylaws." On this basis, the proposed consent appears to generally conform to the policies of the County of Simcoe's Official Plan. Provincial Policv Statement The Provincial Policy Statement does not contain policies directly related to Lot adjustments (boundary adjustments) in the "Rural Areas" or "Nature Heritage" areas. The policies are related to the creation of a new lot or development, which are not proposed by this application. Does the Consent comply with the general intent of the Zoning By -law? The subject property is zoned Private Recreational (PR) Zone by Zoning By -law 97 -95 as amended. This zone permits a wide range of passive and active recreational uses and does not require a minimum lot area or frontage. Lands zoned PR permit conservation uses, forestry uses and golf courses. None of these uses currently exists on the portion of the property that is proposed to be Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-35 Page 2 of 5 Page 128 of 139 5g) - 2010 -13-35 - Granite Hill Forestry In... conveyed to 22 Snowshoe Trail. The lot to be enhanced, being 22 Snowshoe Trail, is zoned Residential One (R1) Zone. Pending approval of the application, the lot to be enhanced will still maintain the required lot area, and will comply with the minimum setback requirements for a structure in the R1 Zone. Staff is of the opinion that the rezoning of the conveyed lands is not necessary at this time, however, it should be noted that the no residential structures are permitted on the lands with the Private Recreation (PR) Zone. CONSULTATIONS: Public Works Department - Building Department - Engineering Department — ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Proposed Lands to be Conveyed CONCLUSION: It is the opinion of the Planning Department, that Consent application 2010 -113-35 for a boundary adjustment, would appear to conform to the general intent of the Official Plans of the Township and the County of Simcoe, as well as the Provincial Policy Statement, and maintains the use and setback provisions of the Zoning By -law. Respectfully submitted: Steven cfr'quharson, B.URPL Intermediate Planner Reviewed Glenn White Manager, Planning Services Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -B -35 Page 3 of 5 Page 129 of 139 5g) - 2010 -B -35 - Granite Hill Forestry In Attachment #1: LOCATION MAP ILLE, IEW Lu Z. LL) ZI EL w L) U3 0 Zo E] F22 Snowshoe Tr 01 Proposed Retained Lands F-1 Proposed Lands to be Conveyed to 22 Snowshoe Trail] Z Z Z Z Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010-13-35 Page 4 of 5 Page 130 of 139 5g) - 2010 -B -35 - Granite Hill Forestry In Attachment #2- (Lands to be Conveyed) Development Services Meeting Date: December 16, 2010 Application No. 2010 -13-35 Page 5 of 5 Page 131 of 139 5g) - 2010 -13-35 - Granite Hill Forestry In... Page 132 of 139 SHEET 7 1 dN W REG P 0323 g� 2 03C 033E ' . � t � REO P OSSO W to � 02)9 d .' 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