11 01 2017 Development Services Committee MinutesThe Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Barbara Coutanche
Councillor Scott Macpherson
Councillor Phil Hall
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Scott Jermey
Council Chambers
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Staff Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Todd Weatherell, Intermediate
Present: Planner; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, 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. DSC171101-1
Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 be received and approved.
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, October 4,
2017.
Motion No. DSC171101-2
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, October 4, 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
of the Township of Oro-Medonte, Lot 8, Plan 860, 2679 Lakeshore Road East,
Application 2017-ZBA-11 (Doug & Kim Campbell).
Deputy Mayor Hough called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. and explained the public
meeting is being is being held in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act to
obtain public comment with respect to a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Application. The purpose of Application 2017-ZBA-11 is to permit a Bed and Breakfast
Establishment.
Notice of the Public Meeting was circulated to the appropriate Agencies and posted on
the Township's website on or before September 27th, 2017.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated September 27, 2017; Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority dated September 28, 2017; Simcoe County District School
Board dated September 28, 2017; Rima and Norman Biback dated October 12, 2017;
Cathie Bass dated October 30, 2017; Dean Blaine dated November 1, 2017; Paul
Sanderson dated November 1, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Doug Campbell, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments with respect to the proposed
amendment:
Dean Blaine provided comments regarding his submitted correspondence. Comments
included concern with permanent zoning by-law amendment and potential less
responsible future owners, zoning/official plan concerns, larger lot sizes in the Township
vs. smaller lot sizes in the area in accordance with the application; introducing an
amendment in a residential area; precedent setting, zoning by-law is correct in terms of
where B&B's are now allowed, use, enjoyment and privacy of properties.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) Report No. DS2017-127, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2017-A-39 by Rob Love, Robin Reynolds, Elyse Chazan, Martin
Vanderwoude, 10028 Highway 12 [Revised].
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated October 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated October 19, 2017; Simcoe County District School Board dated October
17, 2017; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated October 19, 2017;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated October 19, 2017.
Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Martin Vanderwoude, one of the applicants, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
Motion No. DSC171101-3
Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-127, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor
Variance Application 2017-A-39 by Rob Love, Robin Reynolds, Elyse Chazan,
Martin Vanderwoude, 10028 Highway 12 be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2017-A-39 by Rob Love, Robin Reynolds, Elyse
Chazan, Martin Vanderwoude, specifically to construct an addition to be used as an
accessory apartment with a maximum floor area of the apartment being 131.5
square metres (1415.5 sq. ft.), be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.4 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 addition/apartment 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 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 hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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b) Report No. DS2017-130, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application 2017-B-19
(Storey), 2191 Line 2 North, Con. 3, North Part Lot 7 [Revised].
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated October 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated October 19,
2017; Simcoe County District School Board dated October 17, 2017; Helen and Guenther
Wellnhofer dated October 27, 2017.
Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the application. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Allan Storey, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments
Guenther Wellnhofer provided comments on zoning uses, number of severances on one lot,
stewardship on farmland, future building on the lot, setting a precedent, road safety, location, privacy
and growing crops concerns. Three (3) pictures were distributed to the Committee, staff and
returned to the applicant.
Motion No. DSC171101-4
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-130, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application
2017-B-19 (Storey), 2191 Line 2 North, Con. 3, North Part Lot 7 be received and adopted.
2. That the Development Services Committee.approve Consent Application 2017-B-19, subject to
the following conditions:
a) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan for the subject lands indicating the severed
parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor and be submitted to the Secretary -
Treasurer.
b) That the applicant's solicitor prepares and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the
parcel severed, for review by the Municipality.
c) That the applicant pays $ 2,000.00 to the Township for the severed lot created as cash -in -
lieu of a parkland contribution.
d) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte.
e) That the applicant signs the Township's Memorandum of Understanding by which the
applicant acknowledges the requirements and timing of matters that may include; payment
of development charges, payment of cash in lieu of parkland, detailed design of a building or
septic system, engineered lot grading, and water and sanitary servicing, on either the vacant
severed or vacant retained parcel.
f) That the applicant applies for and obtains approval of a Minor Variance to permit a minimum
lot area of 1.54 hectare (3.82 acres) for a hobby farm on the severed parcel.
g) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from
the date of the giving of the notice.
3. And That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's
signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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c) Report No. DS2017-132, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2017-A-55 Thomas & Benita Kerr, 877 Woodland Drive.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated October 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated October 19, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
October 19, 2017. Simcoe County District School Board dated October 17, 2017;
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated October 23, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Thomas Kerr, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None
Motion No. DSC171101-5
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-132, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2017-A-55 Thomas & Benita Kerr, 877 Woodland Drive be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2017-A-55 by Thomas & Benita Kerr specifically to
permit the construction of a new detached accessory building (garage) with a maximum
accessory building lot coverage of 7.7 percent and a maximum floor area of 79.1 square
metres (852.0 square feet), on lands known as 877 Woodland Drive, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Sections 5.1.5 and 5.1.6 of Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended,
the proposed detached accessory building shall otherwise comply with all other
applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law.
b) That the proposed detached accessory building 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 the applicant maintains and preserves the existing vegetative buffer on the front
and interior property lines or if damaged during construction, replace with a
vegetative buffer similar in species type and size.
d) That the applicant satisfy any permits and/or approvals from the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority.
e) 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 hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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d) Minor Variance Application 2017-A-56 John & Susan Smith, 11 Nelson Street.
[Application to be deferred per applicant's request; will be scheduled for a further
public hearing, with a staff report, in the future with notice provided].
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated October 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated October 19, 2017; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
October 19, 2017; Simcoe County District School Board dated October 17, 2017;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated October 20, 2017; Peter
Wassenaar dated October 26, 2017; Logan Anderson and Aaron Colburne dated
October 26, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
John Smith, applicant, was present. The applicant submitted correspondence to the
Committee and staff.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
Motion No. DSC171101-6
Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey
It is recommended that Minor Variance Application 2017-A-56 John & Susan Smith, 11
Nelson Street be deferred at the applicant's request.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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e) Report No. DS2017-134, Deborah -Ann Liske, Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2017-A-57 Ted & Victoria Gowland, 181 Moon Point Drive.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated October 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated October 19, 2017; Simcoe County District School Board dated October
17, 2017; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated October 25, 2017
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Wes Brennan, Wes Brennan Construction Ltd., on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
Motion No. DSC171101-7
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-134, Deborah -Ann Liske, Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2017-A-57 Ted & Victoria Gowland, 181 Moon Point Drive be received
and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2017-A-57 specifically to permit a detached
accessory building with a reduced front yard setback of 3.5 metres on the lands
municipally known as 181 Moon Point Drive, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.1. 3.a) of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed
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 an Ontario Land Surveyor may be required to verify by pinning the foundation
wall and verifying in writing by way of survey/real property report, prior to the
pouring of the footing and if no footing, the foundation, that the detached accessory
building is located no closer than 3.5 metres from the front property line.
d) 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 be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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f) Report No. DS2017-135, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2017-A-58 Russell Austin, 61 Church Street.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated October 17, 2017; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated October 19, 2017; Simcoe County District School Board dated October
17, 2017.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Matt Pryce, Prycon Custom Building, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
Motion No. DSC171101-8
Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-135, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2017-A-58 Russell Austin, 61 Church Street be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2017-A-58 by Russell Austin, specifically to permit
an addition to a single detached dwelling with a minimum interior side yard setback
(west) of 0.97 metres (3.2 feet) and a minimum front yard setback of 0.8 metres (2.6
feet) on lands located at 61 Church Street, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Table B1 — R1 Zone of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed
addition to a single detached dwelling shall otherwise comply with all other
applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law.
b) That the proposed additions 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 an OLS verify by pinning the foundation wall and verifying in writing by way
of survey/real property report, prior to the pouring of the footing and if no footing,
the foundation, that the proposed addition is in conformity with Committee's
decision.
d) 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 be advised of Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
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7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) Report No. DS2017-128, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2017-ZBA-09, Wayne & Anne Marie Fluney, 855 Ridge Road
West. [Refer to Item 5a) 11 01 2017 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC171101-9
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2017-128, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner, re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2017-ZBA-09, Wayne & Anne Marie Fluney, 855 Ridge
Road West be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2017-ZBA-09 for 855 Ridge Road West,
Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved by deleting Section 7.86 in Zoning By-law
No. 97-95, as amended, and replacing it with the text as shown on draft By-law No.
2017-131.
3. That the Deputy Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law for Council's
consideration.
4. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
8. Communications:
None.
9. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
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10.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC171101-10
Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
Carried.
Deputy Mayor
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