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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Present: Roy Hastings, Chair
Bruce Chappell
Allan Johnson
Larry Tupling
Regrets: Scott Macpherson
The Township of Oro - Medonte
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Time: 9:36 a.m.
Staff present: Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services / Deputy Secretary Treasurer;
Marie Brissette, Coordinator, Corporate Services
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. CA141016 -1
Moved by Tupling, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the agenda for the Committee of Adjustment meeting of Thursday,
October 16, 2014 be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Committee of Adjustment meeting held on Thursday, September 18, 2014.
Motion No. CA141016 -2
Moved by Johnson, Seconded by Chappell
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on
Thursday, September 18, 2014 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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5. Public Meetings:
a) 2014 -B -06 (Douglas Bidmead),
6055 Line 9 North,
Application for consent for the creation of new lot for the purpose of separating an
existing dwelling from a gravel pit [Deferred from the June 19, 2014 meeting].
Brooke Jacoby, agent for the applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA141016 -3
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Tupling
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approve Consent Application 2014 -B -06
for the creation of a new lot for the purpose of residential use, and subject to the following
conditions:
a) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an Ontario
Land Surveyor be submitted to the Township;
b) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the
parcel severed, for review by the Township;
c) That the applicant dedicate to the Township a fee of $2,000 as a cash -in -lieu of parkland
contribution pursuant to subsection 53(13) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13.;
d) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township;
e) That the Township apply a holding ( "H ") provision on the Agricultural /Rural zoned portion of
the retained parcel to prevent residential development on the same lands as a licensed
aggregate pit;
f) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from
the date of the giving of the notice of decision;
g) That the Township issue a Certificate utilizing Form 2, under Section 53(42) of the Planning
Act R.S.O. 1990, without qualification.
Carried.
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b) 2014 -A -29 (Braestone Development Corporation),
2979 Line 8 North,
Application for relief from maximum height of accessory building and maximum size of an
accessory building.
Eldon Theodore, Planner for the applicant, was present.
Motion No. CA141016 -4
Moved by Tupling, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application
2014 -A -29, to allow for detached accessory buildings (garages /coach houses) with a maximum
height of 6 metres (19.6 feet) and a maximum gross floor area of 108 square metres (1,162
square feet); and subject to the following conditions:
a) That, notwithstanding Sections 5.1.4 and 5.1.6 of Zoning By -law 97 -95, the proposed
accessory buildings shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the
Zoning By -Law;
b) That the buildings and structures on the property be generally in conformity with the
dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and approved by the
Committee;
c) Prior to the issuance of an Occupancy Permit, that an Ontario Land Surveyor provide
verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision by way of
survey /real property report confirming the detached accessory buildings do not exceed a
maximum height of 6 metres (19.6 feet) and with a maximum gross floor area of 108
square metres (1,162 square feet);
d) That the variances apply only to those portions of the subject lands that are zoned for
residential uses;
e) That the appropriate zoning certificate and building permit be obtained from the Township
only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding and all other applicable
matters pertaining to the draft plan of subdivision have been addressed to the satisfaction
of the Township.
Carried.
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c) 2014 -A -30 (Justin LeMay on behalf of Don & Ashley Hubbert),
375 Ridge Road East,
Application for relief from minimum setback from front lot line for an agricultural building.
Justin LeMay, agent for the applicants, was present.
Motion No. CA141016 -5
Moved by Johnson, Seconded by Tupling
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application
2014 -A -30, to permit the construction of an agricultural building with a reduced front yard
setback of 16.0 metres; and subject to the following conditions:
a) That, notwithstanding Table B4 (C) (minimum setback from front lot line for agricultural
buildings) of Zoning By -law 97 -95, the proposed addition shall otherwise comply with all
other applicable provisions of the Zoning By -Law;
b) That the proposed buildings /structures and landscaping on the property be in conformity
with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches submitted and approved by
the Committee;
c) That the applicant will satisfy any requirements imposed by the County of Simcoe;
d) That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the
Committee's decision by 1) pinning the foundation wall and 2) verifying by way of
survey /real property report, prior to pouring of the foundation, that the agricultural building
be located no closer than 16.0 metres from the front yard lot line; and
e) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, and Building Permits 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) 2014 -A -31 (George Wallace),
16 Seneca Lane,
Application for relief for a detached accessory buildings shall not be located in the front
yard.
George Wallace, applicant, was present.
Kelly and Salvatore Scaglione, neighbours, noted the proposed garage would obscure their
view and set a precedent for the neighbourhood. She added that the back of the properties
could accommodate storage buildings.
Motion No. CA141016 -6
Moved by Chappell, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that the Committee of Adjustment defers Minor Variance Application 2014 -
A -31, at the request of the applicant.
Carried.
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6. New Business:
None.
7. Notice of Motion:
None.
8. Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.
9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C141016 -7
Moved by Tupling, Seconded by Johnson
It is recommended that we now adjourn at 10:50 a.m.
Roy H tings, Chair
Carried.
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Dere Witlib, eputy Secretary Treasurer
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