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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Thursday, December 16, 2010 Time: 9:38 a.m.
Present:
Staff present:
Bruce Chappell, Chair
Roy Hastings
Garry Potter
THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Lynda Aiken
Michelle Lynch
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. CA101216 -1
Moved by Potter, Seconded by Hastings
It is recommended that the agenda for the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday,
December 16, 2010 be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting held on November 18, 2010.
Motion No. CA101216 -2
Moved by Hastings, Seconded by Lynch
It is recommended that the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday,
November 18, 2010 be adopted as presented.
Carried.
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Committee of Adjustment Minutes — Thursday, December 16, 2010
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).
Karen Baldock and Jeff Waters, applicants, were present.
Motion No. CA101216 -6
Moved by Potter, Seconded by Lynch
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants Variance Application 2010 -A-
41, to provide relief from Zoning By -law 97 -95 to permit the construction and /or existence of
a deck and stairs on the subject property, as indicated above, subject to the following
conditions:
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:
a. 1.3 metres from the front lot line for the deck;
b. 1.71 metres from the front lot line for stairs; and
c. 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 permits and /or approvals, if required, from Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority;
5. 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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5. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
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.
Don Hubbert, applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA101216 -3
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Hastings
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional approval for
Consent Application 2010 -B -34 is to permit a lot addition /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 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. 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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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.
Zarum, applicant and Bill Tompson, builder, were present.
Christopher Guest, neighbour, read out his letter of objection dated December 16, 2010.
Motion No. CA101216 -4
Moved by Lynch, Seconded by Hastings
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants Variance Application 2010 -A-
33, to provide relief from Zoning By -law 97 -95 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, subject to the following conditions:
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)
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;
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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c) 2010 -A -38 - Donald Leroux
Part of Lot 10, Concession 8, North Side of Mount Saint Louis, East of Highway 400
Relief from maximum floor area and timing of construction.
No one was present on behalf of the application.
Dwight Holm, neighbour, objected to the proposed building being built before a home.
Motion No. CA101216 -5
Moved by Potter, Seconded by Aiken
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment denies Variance application 2010 -A-
38, being to allow an agricultural use on lands with a lot area of Tess than 2.0 hectares for
the construction of an agricultural building, as it does not appear to meet the four tests of the
Planning Act.
Carried.
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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).
Karen Baldock and Jeff Waters, applicants, were present.
Motion No. CA101216 -6
Moved by Potter, Seconded by Lynch
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants Variance Application 2010 -A-
41, to provide relief from Zoning By -law 97 -95 to permit the construction and /or existence of
a deck and stairs on the subject property, as indicated above, subject to the following
conditions:
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:
a. 1.3 metres from the front lot line for the deck;
b. 1.71 metres from the front lot line for stairs; and
c. 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 permits and /or approvals, if required, from Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority;
5. 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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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.
James Doherty, agent, was present.
Motion No. CA101216 -7
Moved by Hastings, Seconded by Lynch
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants Variance Application 2010 -A-
44, 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, subject to the following conditions:
1. 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:
a. No portion of the proposed fence exceed approximately 2.44 metres in height above
grade, and
b. 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;
4. And 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.
Carried.
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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.
Fraser McConney, applicant and Shirley Partridge, agent, were present.
Motion No. CA10116 -8
Moved by Aiken, Seconded by Lynch
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants Consent application 2010 -B -33,
to create a lot which once existed as a separately conveyable parcel of land, 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 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
merging of the Road Allowance Between the East Half of Lots 15 and 16, "PART 3" with
the previously existing parcel, in 2000, "was unintentional and was not merged as a
requirement as a previous planning approval" (per to Section D2.2.3 b of the Official
Plan);
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;
7. 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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g) 2010 -B -35 - Granite Hill Forestry Inc.
Block B, Plan 1650, and Block C, Plan M29
Permit a lot addition /boundary adjustment.
John Quick and Richard Roy, applicants were present.
Motion No. CA101216 -9
Moved by Hastings, Seconded by Lynch
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional approval for
Consent 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 approximately 0.15 hectares. The subject lands are proposed to be added to the adjacent
lands to the south (22 Snowshoe Trail), 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 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. 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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6. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
7. NEXT MEETING DATE
To be determined.
8. ADJOURNMENT
a) Motion to adjourn.
Motion No. CA101216 -9
Moved by Potter, Seconded by Hastings
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 12:33 p.m.
Bruce Chappell, Chair Steven Farquharson, Secretary Treasurer
Carried.
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