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The Township of Oro-Medonte
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Township of Council Chambers
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Time: 5:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Barbara Coutanche
Councillor Scott Macpherson
Councillor Phil Hall
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Scott Jermey
Staff Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Present: Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
1. Opening of Meeting:
Deputy Mayor Hough assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. DSC170301-1
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday March 1, 2017 be received and approved.
And that the correspondence dated February 24, 2017 from Sheila Craig with respect to
Item 9a) be received.
Carried.
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3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Approval of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 1,
2017.
Motion No. DSC170301-2
Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 be received and approved as printed
and circulated.
Carried.
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5. Public Meetings:
a) Notice of Receipt of a Complete Application, Notice of Particulars and Public
Access, Notice of Public Meeting for a Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By -Law,
Part of Lot 12, Concession 4 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, 2017-ZBA-01 (Mike
McGill) [Refer to Items 8a) and 5a) 03 01 2017 Council agenda].
Deputy Mayor Hough called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. and explained the public
meeting is being held in in accordance with Section 34, of the Planning Act, to obtain
public comment with respect to a proposed Zoning Amendment Application. The
purpose of Application 2017-ZBA-01 is to comply with a condition imposed by the
Township's Development Services Committee with respect to Consent Application
2016-B-06.
Notice of the Public Meeting was circulated to the appropriate Agencies and posted on
the Township's website on or before February 7, 2017.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 1, 2017; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority dated February 2, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Operations Division dated
February 2, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Environmental Services dated February
16, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The following public persons offered verbal comments with respect to the proposed
amendment: None.
Deputy Mayor Hough advised that additional deputations to the Committee or Council
regarding this application may be permitted, but only for the introduction to new
information not already presented through the Public Meeting process.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
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Items 8a), b) and 9a) were dealt with at this time.
Refer to Items 8a), b) and 9a).
Motion No. DSC170301-3
Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey
It is recommended that Item 8c), Report No. DS2017-021, Derek Witlib, Manager,
Planning Services re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2016-ZBA-03, (Cahiague
Farms Inc.) 1705 Mount St. Louis Road, Part of Lot 10, Concession 13 (Medonte)
Township of Oro-Medonte be tabled until later in the meeting when the applicants are
present.
Carried.
6. Public Hearings:
a) Report No. DS2017-017, Deborah -Ann Liske, Planner, re: Minor Variance Application
2017-A-03, Gregory & Margarita Nilevsky, 13 McLean Crescent, Lot 17, Plan 1151.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada, Right of Way dated
February 15, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Building Division dated February 15,
2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Manager, Development Engineering dated February
16, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Environmental Services dated February 16, 2017;
Simcoe County District School Board dated February 16, 2017; Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority dated February 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Chief
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer dated February 17, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Brian Ross, on behalf of applicants, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
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Motion No. DSC170301-4
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-017, Deborah -Ann Liske, Planner, re: Minor Variance
Application 2017-A-03, Gregory & Margarita Nilevsky, 13 McLean Crescent, Lot 17,
Plan 1151 be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2017-A-03 by Gregory & Margarita Nilevsky,
specifically to permit construction of a swimming pool with a decreased setback from
the average high water mark of Lake Simcoe of 9 metres, on lands located on Lot
17, Plan 1151 Township of Oro-Medonte, known as 13 McLean Crescent, be
approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.34 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed
swimming pool 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
substantially and proportionally in conformity with the dimensions as set out on
the application and approved by the Committee;
c) That the applicant satisfy the requirements of the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority as identified in the letter dated February 17th, 2017;
d) That the applicant provide to the Township's Planning Department verification
from an Ontario Land Surveyor by way of survey/real property report, that the
installed swimming pool is located no closer than 9 metres from the average high
water mark of Lake Simcoe; and,
e) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Pool Fence 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 be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
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b) Report No. DS2017-020, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor
Variance Application, 2017-A-04 by Randall Roe, East Part of Lot 14, Con. 11
(Oro), 1050 Line 11 North.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada, Right of Way dated
February 15, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Building Division dated February 15,
2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Manager, Development Engineering dated February
16, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Environmental Services dated February 16, 2017;
Simcoe County District School Board dated February 16, 2017; Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority dated February 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Operations
Division dated February 17, 2017; County of Simcoe dated February 28, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Randall Roe, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
Paul Crooks provided a comment that he had no objection to the application.
Motion No. DSC170301-5
Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-020, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor
Variance Application, 2017-A-04 by Randall Roe, East Part of Lot 14, Con. 11 (Oro),
1050 Line 11 North be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2017-A-04 by Randall Roe, specifically to permit a
dwelling and an agricultural building (driveshed) with a reduced setback of 1 metre
from an Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, on lands located in the East Part of Lot
14, Concession 11 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, known as 1050 Line 11 North,
be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.28 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed dwelling
and agricultural building 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
substantially and proportionally in conformity with the dimensions as set out on
the application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee;
c) That prior to obtaining a Building Permit from the Township the applicant satisfy
any permits and/or approvals, if required, from the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority;
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d) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate and Building Permit be obtained 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 be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
c) Report No. DS2017-018, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2017-A-05, Michael Fox, CON 7 S PT LOT 25 (Oro), 349 Ridge Road West.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada, Right of Way dated
February 16, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Manager, Development Engineering
dated February 16, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Environmental Services dated
February 16, 2017; Simcoe County District School Board dated February 16, 2017;
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated February 17, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Michael Fox, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
Motion No. DSC170301-6
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-018, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2017-A-05, Michael Fox, CON 7 S PT LOT 25 (Oro), 349 Ridge Road
West be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2017-A-05 by Michael Fox, specifically to permit the
construction of an addition to a single detached dwelling with a new front porch,
back screened porch and a deck with a reduced setback from the limits of the
Environmental Protection Zone of 1.53 metres (5 feet), the construction of a deck
within the Environmental Protection Zone and a reduced setback from the
watercourse of 12 metres (39.3 feet) on lands located on CON 7 S PT LOT 25, (Oro)
Township of Oro-Medonte, known as 349 Ridge Road West, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.27, Table A5 and Section 5.32 of Zoning By-law
97-95, the proposed addition to the single detached dwelling shall otherwise
comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law;
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b) That the proposed buildings/structures and landscaping on the property be
substantially and proportionally in conformity with the dimensions as set out on
the application and approved by the Committee;
c) That the applicant satisfy the permits and approvals required from the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in accordance with the LSRCA's letter
dated February 17; 2017;
d) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Engineered Lot Grading Plan 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 be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
d) Report No. DS2017-16, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Application
2017-B-07 (Colwill), 665 Old Barrie Road West, West Part of Lot 11, Concession 6.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 14, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte
Environmental Services dated February 16, 2017; Bell Canada, Right of Way dated
February 15, 2017; Councillor Barbara Coutanche dated February 14, 2017; Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority dated February 17, 2017; Simcoe County District School
Board dated February 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Operations Division dated
February 17, 2017; County of Simcoe Planning Department dated March 1, 2017; County
of Simcoe Transportation and Engineering Department dated March 1, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Christine Colwill, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
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Motion No. DSC170301-7
Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-16, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent
Application 2017-B-07 (Colwili), 665 Old Barrie Road West, West Part of Lot 11,
Concession 6 be received and adopted.
2. That the Development Services Committee defer Consent Application 2017-B-07 for
the creation of one (1) new agricultural lot (hobby farm) on lands located at 665 Old
Barrie Road West, to provide the applicant an opportunity to address Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority comments received on February 17, 2017.
3. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
e) Report No. DS2017-019, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application
2017-B-08 (Pottage), 4719 Mount St. Louis Road W., Con 4, West Part Lot 10.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada, Right of Way dated
February 14, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Environmental Services dated February
16, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte Manager Development Engineering dated
February 14, 2017; Simcoe County District School Board dated February 17, 2017;
Township of Oro-Medonte Operations Department dated February 21, 2017; County of
Simcoe dated February 23, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Levi Pottage, on behalf of applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
Steve Pottage provided comments for opportunities for family farming and farmer's
markets, processing food for agricultural opportunities, potential coop organic
opportunities, seed/internet potential to the small producer to the realm of farming.
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Motion No. DSC170301-8
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Coutanche
It is recommended that Report No. DS2017-019, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner
re: Consent Application 2017-13-08 (Pottage), 4719 Mount St. Louis Road W., Con 4,
West Part Lot 10 be deferred to allow the applicant to submit additional supporting
information.
Carried.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
7. Deputations:
None.
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8. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) Report No. DS2017-014, Deborah -Ann Liske, Planner, re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2017-ZBA-01, Mike McGill, 1355 Line 3 North, West Part of Lot 12,
Concession 4 (Oro) [Refer to Item 5a) 03 01 2017 Council agenda].
Motion No. DSC170301-9
Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-014, Deborah -Ann Liske, Planner, re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2017-ZBA-01, Mike McGill, 1355 Line 3 North, West Part of
Lot 12, Concession 4 (Oro) be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2017-ZBA-01, that would rezone the
subject lands from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Agricultural/Rural
Exception 273 (A/RU*273) Zone on Schedule 'A5' to Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as
amended, be approved to prohibit residential uses, as shown on Schedule 'A' of
draft By-law No. 2017-029.
3. That draft by-law No. 2017-029 be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the decision under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
Carried.
b) Report No. DS2017-023, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Whispering Creek
Estates (2006 -SUB -02), The West Half of Lot 11, Concession 5 (Oro) Township of Oro-
Medonte.
Motion No. DSC170301-10
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-023, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Whispering
Creek Estates (2006 -SUB -02), The West Half of Lot 11, Concession 5 (Oro)
Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 2006 -SUB -02 (Whispering Creek Estates)
as shown on Schedule #2 of Report No. DS2017-023 be approved, subject to the
conditions set out in Schedule #3 of Report No. DS2017-023.
3. That cash -in -lieu of parkland as part of the subdivision approval process be
accepted.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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c) Report No. DS2017-021, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2016-ZBA-03, (Cahiague Farms Inc.) 1705 Mount St. Louis
Road, Part of Lot 10, Concession 13 (Medonte) Township of Oro-Medonte [Refer to Item
5b) 03 01 2017 Council agenda].
Motion No. DSC170301-11
Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-021, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Zoning
By-law Amendment Application 2016-ZBA-03, (Cahiague Farms Inc.) 1705 Mount
St. Louis Road, Part of Lot 10, Concession 13 (Medonte) Township of Oro-Medonte
be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2017-ZBA-03, that would rezone a
portion of the subject lands from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the
Agricultural/Rural Exception 274 - Holding (A/RU*274 - H) Zone on Schedule A21 to
Zoning By-law No. 97-95, be approved.
3. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the required Holding (H) Provision not to be removed from the zoning of the
subject lands until such time as the appropriate Site Plan is approved by the
Township, the related Site Plan Agreement is registered and the Township has
received the securities identified in the Site Plan Agreement.
5. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
9. Communications:
a) Correspondence dated February 15, 2017 from Gerry Marshall, Warden, County of
Simcoe re: County of Simcoe-Development in Village of Craighurst-County Road
Widening Policy.
Motion No. DSC170301-12
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the correspondence dated February 15, 2017 from Gerry
Marshall, Warden, County of Simcoe re: County of Simcoe-Development in Village of
Craighurst-County Road Widening Policy be received.
Carried.
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10. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
11. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC170301-13
Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:44 p.m.
Carried.
Deputy Mayor Hou Chair Derek Witlib, Manager, Piannin vices
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