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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Time: 10:01 a.m.
Present: Larry Tupling, Chair Allan Johnson
Bruce Chappell Roy Hastings
Scott Macpherson
Staff present: Steven Farquharson, Secretary Treasurer /Intermediate Planner
Alan Wiebe, Planner
Marie Brissette, Deputy Secretary Treasurer /Committee Coordinator
1. OPENING OF MEETING:
Larry Tupling assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
a) Motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion No. CA110421 -1
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Hastings
It is recommended that the agenda for the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday,
April 21, 2011 be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None declared.
THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
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4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting held on March 17, 2011.
Motion No. CA110421 -2
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday,
March 17, 2011 be adopted as amended to add under
5e) 2011 -A -04 - Catherine Bass "The Committee received correspondence dated March 10,
2011 from Douglas and Kimberley Campbell."
Carried.
5. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
a) 2011 -B -02 - Douglas and Catherine Shelswell
West Half of Lot 15, Concession 14, Part 1, Plan 51 R -37806
Transpose an existing lot, located at West Half of Lot 15 Concession 14, Part 1 on Plan
51 R- 37806, to a location immediate north -west of 2278 15/16 Sideroad East.
No one was present.
Motion No. CA110421 -3
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment defers Consent Application 2011 -B -02,
for proper notice to be given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Carried.
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b) 2011 -B -04 - Wayne and Catherine Blakely
387 Ingram Road, North -East l/4 of Lot 8, Concession 7
Permit the creation of a new agricultural lot by way of severance for a proposed
equestrian facility.
Catherine Blakely, applicant, was present.
Bob Yard questioned if the zoning would allow for a residential home to be built.
Andrew Yorke noted concerns over the area becoming urban rather than rural.
Kathryn Peet reiterated Mr. Yorke's comments and read out correspondence from Larry and
Vicky Douglas.
Murielle Stint, interested purchaser of land, reviewed her plans for a home and paddocks for
the property.
Mark Lamoureux noted his objection to the application.
Motion No. CA110421 -4
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Hastings
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional approval for
Consent Application 2011 -B -04, being to permit the creation of a lot with an average depth
of 214 metres, and frontage along Ingram Road of 201 metres, and a lot area of 4.0
hectares, subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an
Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary- Treasurer;
2. That the maximum total lot area for the severed lot be no greater than approximately 4.0
hectares;
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 pay $2,000.00 for the lot created as cash -in -lieu of a parkland
contribution;
5. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte;
6. 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.
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c) 2011 -B -05 - George and Edna Caldwell
Lot 21, Concession 3 (Former Township of Oro)
Permit a lot addition /boundary adjustment.
Klaus Jacoby, solicitor, and Jim Blackstock, interested purchaser, were present.
Motion No. CA110421 -5
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional approval for
Consent Application 2011 -B -05, being to permit a lot addition /boundary adjustment, for the
conveyance of approximately 0.5 hectares with frontage of approximately 36 metres along
Line 3 South and a depth of approximately 112 metres, 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 applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for
the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
3. That the applicant's solicitor provides an undertaking that the severed lands and the
lands to be enhanced will merge in title;
4. 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.
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d) 2011 -B -06 - Alexander and Ronald Mollison, Joanne Babiy
54 and 56 Stanley Avenue, Plan 626, Lots 227, 228 and 229
Permit the creation of a new residential lot by way of severance in conjunction with
Variance Applications 2011 -A -08 and 2011 -A -09.
2011 -A -08 and 2011 -A -09 - Alexander and Ronald Mollison, Joanne Babiy
54 and 56 Stanley Avenue, Plan 626, Lots 227, 228 and 229
Relief from the minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements for the creation of a new
residential lot and the retained lands in conjunction with Consent Application 2011 -B -06.
No one was present.
Motion No. CA110421 -6
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment
1. Defers Consent Application 2011 -B -06, at the requested that the applicant in order to
provide additional material to be submitted to the Township for review and approval of
the Chief Building Official.
2. Defers Variance Application 2011 -A -08, for relief from the minimum required lot frontage
and lot area provisions of Zoning By -law 97 -95 for the proposed severed lands, subject
to additional appropriate material submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Building
Official.
3. Defers Variance Application 2011 -A -09, for relief from the minimum required lot frontage
and lot area provisions of Zoning By -law 97 -95 for the proposed retained lands, subject
to additional appropriate material submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Building
Official.
Carried.
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e) 2011 -A -01 (Revised) - Duane Wright and Janice Lefaive
103 Blueberry Marsh Road, Concession 2, East Part Lot 65
Relief from Minimum front yard, Maximum height and Maximum floor area.
Duane Wright, applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA110421 -7
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2011 -
A-01 (Revised), specifically, to permit the construction of a detached accessory building
occupying a total area of approximately 125 square metres (1,344 square feet), with a
height of 5.2 metres (17.1 feet) on the subject property, subject to the following conditions:
1. That, notwithstanding Sections 5.1.4 and 5.1.6 of Zoning By -law 97 -95, the
building /structure shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the
Zoning By -Law for detached accessory buildings;
2. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with
the Committee's decision by verifying, in writing, that the detached accessory building
not exceed approximately:
a. 5.2 metres in height above grade; and
b. 125 square metres in floor area;
3. That the applicant obtain any permits and /or approvals, if required, from Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority;
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.
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f) 2011 -A -02 (Revised) - Dr. Gerry Arbus
797 Woodland Drive, Plan 1329, Lot 7 (Former Orillia)
Relief from Setback from Water Courses.
Dr. Gerard Arbus, applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA110421 -8
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2011 -
A-02 (Revised), specifically, for the construction of a new dwelling and detached private
garage as near as 6.0 metres from the top of bank of the watercourse, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the size and setbacks of the proposed dwelling be in conformity with the sketches
submitted with the application 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 footing and 2) verifying in writing prior to
pouring of the foundation so that:
i. The dwelling be located no closer than 6.0 metres the top of bank of the watercourse;
ii. The proposed private garage be located no closer than 6.0 metres from the top of
bank of the watercourse;
3. That the appropriate zoning certificate and building permit be obtained from the
Township only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for
within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13;
4. And That the applicant obtain approvals, if required, from the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority.
Carried.
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g) 2011 -A -05 - Skyline Horseshoe Valley Inc.
East Half of Lot 2, Concession 3
Relief from Permitted Uses in the Private Recreation (PR) Zone, which do not identify
Paintball as a permitted use.
No one was present.
Motion No. CA110421 -9
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment defers Variance Application 2011 -A-
05, being for relief from Table A5 of Zoning By -law 97 -95 "Permitted Uses" in the Private
Recreation (PR) Zone, subject to the completion of an Environmental Impact Study (EIS),
and its submission and review by Township and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
staff.
Carried.
h) 2011 -A -06 - Paul H. Martin
993 Lakeshore Road East, Plan 863, Lot 7
Relief from Setback to front lot line, Setback to interior side lot line and Setback to
Environmental Protection.
Paul and Betty Martin, applicants, were present.
Motion No. CA1 10421 -1 0
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2011 -
A-06, for relief from the minimum required setbacks for a detached private garage from the
front and interior side lot lines, and to the boundary of the Environmental Protection (EP)
Zone, subject to the following conditions:
1. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with
the Committee's decision by 1) pinning the footing and 2) verifying in writing prior to
pouring of the foundation by way of survey /real property report that the detached private
garage be no closer than approximately 1.5 metre from the front lot line, 1.5 metre from
the east interior side lot line and approximately 23 metres from the Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone;
2. That a tree planting plan be submitted and approved by the Township with the
associated securities to ensure that replacement of the vegetative buffer can occur;
3. 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.
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i) 2011 -A -07 - Don Bick
131 Robinson Street, Plan 653, Lot 24 Part Lot 25
Relief from Maximum height, Maximum floor area and Setback from Water Courses.
Don Bick, applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA110421 -11
Moved by Macpherson , Seconded by Hastings
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approves Variance Application 2011 -
A-07, specifically, for the construction of a detached private garage with a floor area of
approximately 145.7 sq. metres and a maximum height of 5.3 metres and as near as 9.14
metres from the top of back of the watercourse, subject to the following conditions:
1. That notwithstanding Section 5.1.6 and 5.1.4 of Zoning By -law 97 -95, the structure shall
otherwise comply with all other provisions for private garage, as required under Section 5
of the Zoning By -law;
2. That the maximum floor area of the detached private garage not exceed approximately
145.7 square metres;
3. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the application and
on the sketch submitted with the application and approved by the Committee;
4. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with
the Committee's decision by verifying in writing that:
a. The maximum ground floor area of the detached private garage not exceed
approximately 91.7 square metres;
b. The private garage be no closer than 9.14 metres from the top of bank of the
watercourse to the south.
c. The maximum height of the detached private garage not exceed approximately 5.3
metres;
5. That the applicant applies for and obtains any permits /approvals from the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority;
6. 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.
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6. NEW BUSINESS:
a) 2011 Ontario Association of Committee of Adjustment and Consent Authorities
Conference, May 29 - June 1, 2011, Quality Hotels & Suites & Convention Centre,
Woodstock.
Motion No. CA110421 -12
Moved by Johnson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the correspondence, re: 2011 Ontario Association of Committee of
Adjustment and Consent Authorities Conference, May 29 - June 1, 2011, Quality Hotels &
Suites & Convention Centre, Woodstock be received.
And That the Committee of Adjustment requests from the Council of the Township of Oro -
Medonte for Larry Tupling and Scott Macpherson to attend the 2011 Ontario Association of
Committee of Adjustment and Consent Authorities Conference, May 29 - June 1, 2011,
Quality Hotels & Suites & Convention Centre, Woodstock.
Carried.
b) OMB Appeal - 2011 -A -04 - Catherine Bass
2675 Lakeshore Road East
Relief from minimum interior side yard setback.
Steve Farquharson informed the Committee of the pending OMB Appeal and provided them
with an overview of an OMB Appeal process.
Motion No. CA110421 -13
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Hastings
It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Steven Farquharson, Secretary
Treasurer, re: OMB Appeal - 2011 -A -04 - Catherine Bass
2675 Lakeshore Road East, Relief from minimum interior side yard setback be received.
Carried.
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7. NOTICE OF MOTION:
8. NEXT MEETING DATE:
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
a) Motion to adjourn.
Motion No. CA110421 -14
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 12:53 p.m.
Carried.
Larry ling, Chair Steven a son, Secretary Treasurer
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