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Thursday, December 19, 2013
THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Present: Bruce Chappell
Roy Hastings, Vice Chair
Allan Johnson
Larry Tupling
Regrets: Scott Macpherson, Chair
TIME: 9:35 a.m.
Staff present: Derek Witlib, Manager of Planning; Marie Brissette, Committee
Coordinator
1. OPENING OF MEETING:
Roy Hastings assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. CA131219 -1
Moved by Tupling, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the agenda for the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday,
December 19, 2013 be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None declared.
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4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting held on Thursday, November 21, 2013.
Motion No. CA131219 -2
Moved by Johnson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on
Thursday, November 21, 2013 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
5. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
a) 2013 -B -22 (James and Nancy Partridge),
An application for the creation of new lot through the severance of dwelling described as
surplus to a farm operation.
James Partridge, applicant, and Shirley Partridge, agent, were present.
Motion No. CA131219 -3
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional consent to
Application 2013 -B -22, for a severance, subject to the following conditions:
1. That one copy 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 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 pay $ 2,000.00 for the lot created as cash -in -lieu of a parkland
contribution;
4. That the applicant apply for and obtain the following amendments to the Zoning Bylaw:
a) Prohibiting residential use of the retained lands;
b)` Reduced lot area (1.52 hectares) for a hobby farm;
5. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; and
6. 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) 2013 -B -23 (James Partridge),
665 Line -8 North,
An application for consent for the creation of new lot through the severance of dwelling
described as surplus to a farm operation.
James Partridge, applicant, and Shirley Partridge, agent, were present.
Motion No. CA131219 -4
Moved by Johnson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment grants provisional consent to
Application 2013 -B -23, for a severance, subject to the following conditions:
1. That one copy 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 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 pay $ 2,000.00 for the lot created as cash -in -lieu of a parkland
contribution;
4. That the applicant apply for and obtain the following amendments to the Zoning Bylaw:
a) Prohibiting residential use of the retained lands;
b) Reduced lot area (0.74 hectares) for a hobby farm and reduced agricultural building
setbacks on the severed lands;
5. That an existing silo adjacent to the proposed northerly lot line be removed by the
applicant;
6. That the applicant provide verification, to the satisfaction of the Township, that the
existing septic system conforms to Ontario Building Code for minimum clearance to
property lines;
7. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; and
8. 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) 2013 -A -17 (Lori and Randall Wuensch),
863 Ridge Road West,
Application for relief from Maximum Height (Accessory Building) to permit the
construction of a two storey detached garage.
Randall Wuensch, applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA131219 -5
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approve Variance Application 2013 -A-
17, specifically to permit the construction of a detached accessory building (garage) ,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That, notwithstanding Section 5.1.4 of Zoning By -law 97 -95, the proposed accessory
building shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By -Law;
2. That the buildings and structures on the property be substantially and proportionally in
conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and
approved by the Committee;
3. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with
the Committee's decision by verifying, in writing by way of survey or real property report,
that the detached accessory building will not exceed a floor area of approximately 167.69
square metres and a height of 5.76 metres above the established grade.
4. That the appropriate zoning certificate and building permit be obtained from the
Township only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for
within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried.
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d) 2013 -A -48 (Robert and Constance Ker),
667 Mount St. Louis Road West,
An application for reduction of interior side yard (northwest corner only) setbacks to
permit the construction of a 24'x 36' pole barn /storage building.
Robert Ker, applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA131219 -6
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approve Variance Application 2013 -A-
48, specifically to permit the construction of a pole barn /storage building, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That, notwithstanding Table B4 -C of Zoning By -law 97 -95, the proposed agricultural
storage building shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning
By -Law;
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 by way of survey /real property report that the agricultural
storage building be located no closer than 1 metre from the westerly interior side lot line;
3. That the buildings and structures on the property be substantially in conformity with the
dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and approved by the
Committee; 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.
Carried.
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e) 2013 -A -49 (Mary Lynn and Imo Weinert),
41 Cahiague Road,
Application for relief from setbacks from limits of Environmental Protection (EP) Zone
and minimum first storey floor area to permit the construction of a single detached
dwelling.
Mary Lynn and Imo Weinert, applicants were present.
Motion No. CA131219 -7
Moved by Johnson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approve Variance Application 2013 -A-
49, specifically to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling and attached garage,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That, notwithstanding Section 4.0 Table B4 and Section 5.28 of Zoning By -law 97 -95, the
proposed single detached dwelling shall otherwise comply with all other applicable
provisions of the Zoning By -Law;
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 by way of survey /real property report that the proposed single
detached dwelling has a main floor area of approximately 26.75 sq.m. (287.9 sq.ft.) or
greater;
3. That the applicant obtain any permits and /or approvals required, from the Nottawasaga
Valley 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 by
the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried.
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f) 2013 -A -50 (Tami Field and Brian Goymour),
187 Lakeshore Road West,
Application for relief from minimum Front Yard Setback, minimum Exterior Side Yard
Setback and minimum Interior Side Yard Setback to permit the construction of a single
detached dwelling.
Tami Field, applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA131219 -8
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approve Variance Application 2013 -A-
50, to permit a minimum 6.0 metre front yard and a minimum 3.0 metre exterior side yard,
and an interior side yard setack of 2.66 metres, specifically to allow the construction of a
single detached dwelling and attached garage, subject to the following conditions:
1. That, notwithstanding Table 131 of Zoning By -law 97 -95, as amended, the single
detached dwelling shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the
Zoning By -law;
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 by way of survey /real property report that the single detached
dwelling /attached garage be located no closer than 6.0 metres from the front lot line; and
3.0 metres from the exterior side lot line; and no closer than 2.66 metres from the interior
side lot line.
3. That the location and size of the proposed single detached dwelling be in conformity with
the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and approved by
the Committee;
4. That the applicant obtain any permits and /or approvals required, from the 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 by
the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried.
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g) 2013 -A -51 (Claire Judson),
5 Goss Road,
Application for relief from setback from Bass Lake to permit the construction of a single
detached dwelling.
Claire and Derek Judson, applicants, were present.
Mark Shoniker, neighbour, reviewed the comments in his correspondence.
Alan Francis on behalf of Mel Petersiel, reviewed Mr. Petersiel's correspondence.
Motion No. CA131219 -9
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approve Variance Application 2013 -A-
51, specifically to permit the construction of single detached dwelling, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That, notwithstanding Table B1 and B1(1) (Minimum Front Yard and Setback from Bass
Lake ) of Zoning By -law 97 -95, the proposed dwelling shall otherwise comply with all
other applicable provisions of the Zoning By -Law;
2. That the buildings and structures on the property be substantially and proportionally in
conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and
approved by the Committee;
3. That the applicant obtain any permits and /or approvals from the Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority (NVCA) 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, and the
applicant enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of Oro - Medonte in order to
remove the Holding(H) designation on the property as provided for within the Planning
Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried.
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6. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Correspondence dated November 21, 2013 from the Ontario Municipal Board, re:
Withdrawal of OMB Appeal, 2013 -A -41 (Braestone Development Corporation), 3009
Line 8 North.
Motion No. CA131219 -10
Moved by Tupling, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the correspondence dated November 21, 2013 from the Ontario
Municipal Board, re: Withdrawal of OMB Appeal, 2013 -A -41 (Braestone Development
Corporation), 3009 Line 8 North be received.
Carried.
7. NOTICE OF MOTION:
None.
8. NEXT MEETING DATE:
Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. CA131219 -11
Moved by Tupling, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 12:20 p.m.
Carried.
Roy Hast' gs, Vice Chair Derek Witlib, Deput S c r Treasurer
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