03 06 2019 Development Services Committee MinutesThe Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
Towtuhipof Council Chambers
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Time: 5:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Scott Jermey
Councillor Ian Veitch
Councillor Scott Macpherson
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
Staff Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Present: Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
1. Opening of Meeting:
Deputy Mayor Jermey assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. DSC190306-1
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday March 6, 2019 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, February 6,
2019.
Motion No. DSC190306-2
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 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, North Part Lot 25, Concession 10 (Oro), Township
of Oro-Medonte, 38 Poplar Crescent, 2019-ZBA-03 (1876571 Ontario Inc.) [Refer to
Items 8a) and Item 5b) 03 06 2019 Council Agenda].
Deputy Mayor Jermey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and explained the public
meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain
public comments with respect to the proposed Application by 1876571 Ontario Inc. on
the lands located at 38 Poplar Crescent.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering February 12, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated February 14, 2019; Enbridge Gas Distribution dated February 14, 2019;
Jason Krynicki dated March 3, 2019 2019; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
dated March 6, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Arnie and Matthew Lavigne, applicants, were present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments with respect to the proposed
amendment: None.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review through the Township's
website.
Item 8a) was dealt with at this time. Refer to Item 8a).
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6. Public Hearings:
a) Report No. DS2019-30, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent
Application 2019-B-02 and Minor Variance Application 2019-A-05 by Betty Veitch
3362 Penetanguishene Road.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 15, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated February 15, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated February 20, 2019; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
February 27, 2019. County of Simcoe, Transportation and Engineering dated March 4,
2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
John Colborne and Celeste Phillips, on behalf of applicant, were present.
Betty Veitch, applicant, provided comments.
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
Paul Thomson provided comments on the County of Simcoe's position/process,
mapping overlay, cost and time spent with respect to a consent application he submitted
in 2011.
Motion No. DSC190306-3
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
is recommended
1. That Report DS2019-030, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent
Application 2019-B-02 and Minor Variance Application 2019-A-05 by Betty Veitch
3362 Penetanguishene Road be received and adopted;
2. That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Consent
Application 2019-B-02 pertaining to lands located at 3362 Penetanguishene Road in
Part of Lot 40, Concession 1 W.P.R. (Vespra), Township of Oro-Medonte, to create
a new parcel to facilitate future development, 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 Committee Secretary -Treasurer
which conforms substantially with the application as submitted;
b) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality and for use for
the issuance of the certificate of consent;
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c) 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;
d) That the applicant obtain final approval of all necessary Minor Variances to the
satisfaction of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
e) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
f) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 2, under Section 53(42)
of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, without qualification; and,
g) 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 (Approval shall lapse
where the conditions have not been fulfilled within one year of being imposed
and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been
finalized.). WARNING: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above -noted
statutory periods (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall
cause the application to lapse and render this Decision null and void.
3. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-05 by Betty Veitch, specifically to permit a
minimum lot area of 0.3 hectares (0.74 acres) for a retained lot and an interior side
yard of 14 metres (45.9 feet) for an existing agricultural building on a severed lot, for
lands located at 3362 Penetanguishene Road in Part of Lot 40, Concession 1
W.P.R. (Vespra), Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved, subject to the following
condition:
a) That, notwithstanding Table B1 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the severed and retained
lot shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By -
Law;
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. DS2019-24, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2019-
B-04, Cynthia & Paul Ritchie, Line 2 North, Lot 54, Concession 2 (Medonte).
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 15, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated February 15, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated February 20, 2019; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
February 27, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Gord Russell, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
Paul Thompson provided comments with respect to proposed building, proposed
location of the septic and potential relocation, drainage concerns, any proposed plan for
the retained portion, comments there was confusion with respect to the use for the
balance of the 100 acres, concerns with respect to no green number at the property and
the space invasion that has occurred at his property.
Andy Hartman provided similar concerns with respect to the septic and the concerns of
a potential of an aggregate pit being developed.
Motion No. DSC190306-4
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-24, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent
Application 2019-B-04, Cynthia & Paul Ritchie, Line 2 North, Lot 54, Concession 2
(Medonte) be received and adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2019-B-04 by Cynthia & Paul Ritchie for the creation of
one (1) new lot for residential use, on lands located at Lot 54, Concession 2
(Medonte), be approved, 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 Committee Secretary -Treasurer
which conforms substantially with the application as submitted;
b) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality and for use for
the issuance of the certificate of consent;
c) That the applicant satisfy any permits and/or approvals required by the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, if required;
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d) 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;
e) That the applicant pay to the Municipality a fee of $2,000 as a parkland
contribution for reach residential lot to be created as cash -in -lieu of a parkland
contribution pursuant to By-law 2006-50 under the authority of subsection 53(13)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13;
f) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
g) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 2, under Section 53(42)
of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, without qualification; and,
h) 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 (Approval shall lapse
where the conditions have not been fulfilled within one year of being imposed
and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been
finalized.). WARNING: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above -noted
statutory periods (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall
cause the application to lapse and render this Decision null and void.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services 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. DS2019-17, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2018-A-54 (Monovan), 11 Church Street (Oro).
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 14, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated February 15, 2019; Simcoe County District School Board dated
February 15, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The applicant was not present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190306-5
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-17, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor
Variance Application 2018-A-54 (Monovan), 11 Church Street (Oro) be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2018-A-54 by Lyn and Peter Monovan, specifically
to permit a non -complying building or structure to be enlarged to a maximum floor
area of 44.59 square metres (480.0 square feet) with a 0.0 metre exterior side yard
setback for a property located at 11 Church Street, Township of Oro-Medonte, be
deferred, to allow the applicant to have discussions with the Township's Chief
Building Official and Manager of Operations, on their concerns with the application.
The application at this time does not meet the four tests as set out in the Planning
Act.
3. 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) Report No. DS2019-13, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Consent Application 2019-B-01,
Alfred & Jeanalee Kanis, 8996 Highway 12.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 14, 2019; Simcoe County District School
Board dated February 15, 2019; Bell Canada, Right of Way dated February 18, 2019;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated February 20, 2019; Ministry of
Transportation dated February 22, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Alfred Kanis, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
James Freeland provided comments that he is also building a small family home in the
area.
Motion No. DSC190306-6
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-13, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Consent Application
2019-B-01, Alfred & Jeanalee Kanis, 8996 Highway 12 be received.
2. That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Application
2019-B-01 to permit the creation of a new residential lot consisting of a severed
parcel having an area of approximately 0.33 hectares (0.81 acres) and a frontage of
approximately 30.48 metres (100.0 feet); and a retained parcel consisting of a lot
area of approximately 0.89 hectares (2.19 acres) and a frontage of approximately
60.96 metres (200 feet).
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) 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 retained parcel;
b) That the applicant submit information, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building
Official, verifying that the severed parcel may be capable of accommodating an
appropriate private on -site sewage disposal system and for the applicant to
provide well locations for all surrounding wells;
c) That the applicant pay to the Municipality a fee of $2,000 as a parkland
contribution for reach residential lot to be created as cash -in -lieu of a parkland
contribution pursuant to By-law 2006-50 under the authority of subsection 53(13)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13;
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d) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
e) 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
which conforms substantially with the application as submitted;
f) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality and for use for
the issuance of the certificate of consent;
g) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 2, under Section 53(42)
of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, without qualification; and,
h) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one
year from the date of the giving of the notice. WARNING: Failing to fulfil the
conditions within the above -noted statutory one year period (Section 53(41), the
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall cause the application to lapse and render this
Decision null and void.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services 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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e) Report No. DS2019-14, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-
A-04, Chris Kavchak & Stephanie Stone, 1176 Line 6 North.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 13, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
February 14, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering
dated February 14 2019; Simcoe County District School Board dated February 15,
2019; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated February 28 and March 1,
2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Stephanie Stone, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
Cameron Douglas provided comments that he was in support of the application.
Motion No. DSC190306-7
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-14, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-04, Chris Kavchak & Stephanie Stone, 1176 Line 6 North be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-04 by Chris Kavchak & Stephanie Stone
specifically to permit the construction of a detached accessory building with a height
of 6.0 metres (19.8 feet) and a maximum floor area of 154.0 square metres (1664.0
square feet) on lands municipally known as 1176 Line 6 North, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.1.4 and 5.1.6, 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 appropriate LSRCA Permit, 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. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services 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. DS2019-16, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-06 (Cormier), 1170 Line 2 South (Oro).
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 13, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
February 14, 2019 (2); Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering
dated February 14, 2019; Simcoe County District School Board dated February 15,
2019; Peter Lamprey dated February 22, 2019; Suzanne Robillard dated February 22,
2019; Randy and Cindy White received March 1, 2019; Mary Kay Marshall dated March
1, 2019; Daniel & Haidee Fish dated March 1 and 4, 2019; Bryn and Leslie Pressnail
dated March 2, 2019; Cathy & Perry Camisso dated March 2, 2019; Christine Lang
dated March 3, 2019; Deborah Graham and Raquel Gibson dated March 4, 2019;
Hillarey Puro dated March 4, 2019; Sjaak Breg dated March 4, 2019; Ted Bigelow dated
March 4, 2019; Williarri and Nancy Jones dated March 4, 2019; Eileen Anderson dated
March 4, 2019; Joshua and Lauren Manolakos dated March 4, 2019; Tammy DeSousa
received March 4, 2019; Farida Jones and John Ridgewell dated March 5, 2019; Judy
Smith dated March 5, 2019; Sharon McKinnon dated March 5, 2019; Rosaleen Crooks
dated March 5, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Cameron Sellers, Innovative Planning Solutions (IPS), on behalf of the applicant, was
present. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
Farida Jones presented a PowerPoint presentation. Concerns provided included the
purpose of a minor variance and the application not being minor, compliance of by-laws,
precedent setting, provincial policy statement compliance, size of lots and homes to be
built, size of similar dwellings, adjacent homes have large lots and small buildings, well,
water quality, runoff and added phosphorus to lake, loss of privacy, lack of building
plans, building of custom homes, abuse of process.
Jacque Gray provided concerns regarding the construction of an oversize home on a
small lot, the septic being close to neighbouring properties, runoff of water, small lots in
comparison backing onto greenspace, little space for children to play, not compatible
with character of area and application should not be determined by profit.
Cindy White provided concerns that the lot and character of the application is not in
accordance with area, stone wall fence location and not meeting setbacks, septic
system concerns, runoff, drainage, tree identification error in arborist report, property
value concerns, enjoyment of space and donation of money to Conservation.
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Judi Bolton provided concerns, regarding historic houses, size of lots and building a
large house, potential village would be unidentifiable, definition of minor variance,
destruction of dwelling, by-laws being disallowed.
Marty Lancaster provided concerns with respect to voting against Official Plan, setting a
precedent, similar properties, believes should have been an Official Plan Amendment,
size of lot, the need to update the Official Plan.
William and Nancy Jones echoed concerns and objections, not in keeping with
character of Shanty Bay and water concerns.
Motion No. DSC190306-8
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-16, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor
Variance Application 2019-A-06 (Cormier), 1170 Line 2 South (Oro) be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-06 by Glen Cormier, specifically to permit
lot frontages of 22.5 metres (73.8 feet), and a lot areas of 0.10 hectares (0.49 acres)
for a proposed severed and retained lot for property located at 1170 Line 2 South,
Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved.
3. That, notwithstanding Table B1 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the severed and retained lot
shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By -Law.
4. That the site plan be presented to Committee/Council for consideration.
5. 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.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Keane
Councillor Keane
Nay
Councillor Macpherson
Yea
Councillor Scott
Yea
Councillor Veitch
Yea
Councillor Greenlaw
Yea
Mayor H.S. Hughes
Yea
Deputy Mayor Jermey
Yea
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g) Report No. DS2019-25, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2019-A-07 by Robert Hannah & Tina Gonneau, 8 Maplecrest Court.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division
dated February 13 and 20, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
February 13, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
February 14, 2019; Simcoe County District School Board dated February 15, 2019; Gib
Montgomery dated February 25, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Environmental Services
dated February 28, 2019; Paul Smith and Lise Major dated March 5, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Robert Hannah, applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None
Motion No. DSC190306-9
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-25, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-07 by Robert Hannah & Tina Gonneau, 8 Maplecrest Court be
received
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-07 by Robert Hannah & Tina Gonneau,
specifically to permit an accessory apartment dwelling unit with a maximum floor area of
75.4 square metres (812.0 square feet), on lands municipally known as 8 Maplecrest
Court, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.4(c) of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed apartment
dwelling unit shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning
By-law;
b) That the proposed apartment dwelling unit 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 a Building Permit not be issued until such time as the Chief Building Official is
satisfied that a Building Permit can be issued in a manner and at a time that
addresses the concerns of the Environmental Services Department;
d) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Engineered Lot Grading Plan, 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. 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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h) Report No. DS2019-29, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent
Application 2019-B-03 by Mike McGill, 1533 Line 1 North, W. Part of Lot 25, Con. 2
(Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 15, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated February 19, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division
dated February 20, 2019; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated February 28,
2019; Vanessa Simpson, Innovative Planning Solutions dated March 1, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Cameron Seller, Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments: None.
Motion No. DSC190306-10
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-29, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent
Application 2019-B-03 by Mike McGill, 1533 Line 1 North, W. Part of Lot 25, Con. 2
(Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2019-B-03 by Mike McGill to sever a lot possessing a
frontage of approximately 55 metres (180 feet) and a lot area of approximately 1.311
hectares (3.24 acres) be deferred to provide the applicant an opportunity to address
concerns pertaining to driveway access from a County road, consistency with the
Provincial Policy Statement 2014 and conformity with the County of Simcoe Official
Plan.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services 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.
Motion No. DSC190306-11
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended that Rule 14.21a) of Procedural By -Law No. 2017-165 be suspended
in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment requirement.
Carried.
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i) Report No. DS2019-18, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-
08 by Doug McCuaig, Line 3 North.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 15, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 15, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
February 20, 2019; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated March 6, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Andrew Maclntyre, on behalf of the applicant, was present
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
David Valleck, on behalf of applicants, provided comments with respect to the awareness of
the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority permit and creek location, resources spent
previously to sever lot and the potential of a stalemate application.
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Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-18, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2019-A-08 by Doug McCuaig, Line 3 North be received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-08 by Doug McCuaig, specifically to permit
construction of a single detached dwelling with a reduced setback from the limits of the
Environmental Protection Zone of 3.0 metres (9.8 feet) and a reduced setback from the
top of bank of the slope of 8.0 metres (26.2 feet) on lands described as Concession 3
Part Lot 20 Registered Plan 51 R24978 Parts 1 & 2, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Sections 5.27 and 5.31 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed
single detached dwelling shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions
of the Zoning By-law;
b) That the proposed single detached dwelling 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 applicant satisfy the permits and approvals required from the Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority; and,
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. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services 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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Report No. DS2019-26, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2018-
B-34 by Green Valley Farms Inc., 1929 Penetanguishene Road
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 19, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated February 19, 2019; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated February 20, 2019; County of Simcoe, Planning, Development and
Transit Department dated March 5, 2019.
Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Neal and Tracy Cohen, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following public persons offered verbal comments:
Andrew Taramina provided concerns that application may be a prelude to another event
planned in the future, concerns with respect to trust, health and safety, environmental,
water and dumping contaminated soil on the property.
Motion No. DSC190306-13
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-26, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent
Application 2018-B-34 by Green Valley Farms Inc., 1929 Penetanguishene Road be
received.
2. That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Application
2018-B-34 to convey a parcel possessing a frontage of approximately 206.0 metres
(675.8 feet) and an area of approximately 21.8 hectares (53.8 acres) being an
application to permit a boundary adjustment on lands municipally known as 1929
Penetanguishene Road.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That the severed lands be merged in title with the abutting property to the south,
and that the provisions of Sections 50(3) and 50(5) of the Planning Act apply to
any subsequent conveyance of, or other transaction involving, the identical
subject parcels of land. Therefore, once the subject parcel of land have been
conveyed to the owner of the abutting parcel, the subject parcels and the said
abutting parcel shall merge in title and become one parcel of land. A Solicitor's
written undertaking shall be provided to the Secretary -Treasurer indicating that
the necessary steps to implement the conveyance will be taken to implement the
conveyance and to consolidate the parcels to one Property Identification
Number;
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b) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands indicating the
severed parcels be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the
Secretary -Treasurer;
c) That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
d) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
e) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 4, Section 53 (42) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to merge the parcels;
f) That the applicant apply and obtain an entrance permit for the lands municipally
known as 1995 Penetanguishene Road;
g) That the Applicant transfer to The County of Simcoe ("County"), in fee simple,
free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a road widening to ensure a right-
of-way of 18.0 metres from the centreline of County Road 93 along the entire
frontage of the severed lands adjacent to County Road 93 to the County; and,
h) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one
year from the date of the giving of the notice of decisions (Approval shall lapse
where the conditions have not been fulfilled within one year of being imposed
and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been
finalized.). WARNING: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above -noted
statutory periods (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall
cause the applications to lapse and render this Decision null and void.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
A digital recording of the hearing is available for review through the Township's website.
7. Deputations:
None.
Item 9a) was dealt with at this time. Refer to Item 9a).
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8. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) Report No. DS2019-015, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2019-ZBA-03, 1876571 Ontario Inc., 38 Poplar Crescent
[Refer to Item 5b) 03 06 2019 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC190306-14
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-015, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Zoning By-
law Amendment Application 2019-ZBA-03, 1876571 Ontario Inc., 38 Poplar
Crescent, Township of Oro-Medonte, be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2019-ZBA-03, that would rezone the
subject lands from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone and Agricultural/Rural Exception 295 (A/RU"295) Zone, be
approved.
3. That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
b) Report No. DS2019-027, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Request for
Temporary 2nd Dwelling, 228 Drury Mill Rd. — Dwinnell [Refer to Item 5c) 03 06 2019
Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC190306-15
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-027, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Request
for Temporary 2nd Dwelling, 228 Drury Mill Rd. — Dwinnell be received and
adopted.
2. That the temporary second home agreement dated May 23, 2018 between the
Township of Oro-Medonte and John and Carol Dwinnell be replaced with a new
agreement to authorize the temporary residential use of an existing dwelling that
currently occupies the property at 228 Drury Mill Road, for a term of 36-months, in
association with the construction of a new dwelling.
3. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
Carried.
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c) Report No. DS2019-028, David Yauk, GIS Technician, re: Planning Division Activity
Summary (Development Applications, Planning and GIS Projects) October 2018 —
February 2019.
Motion No. DSC190306-16
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended that Report No. DS2019-028, David Yauk, GIS Technician, re:
Planning Division Activity Summary (Development Applications, Planning and GIS
Projects) October 2018 — February 2019 be received for information purposes and
posted on the Township's website.
Carried.
d) Report No. DS2019-031, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent
Application 2018-13-11 by Hang Gao & Xu Han, 1667 Ridge Road East — Local Planning
Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Hearing Representation.
Motion No. DSC190306-17
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Macpherson
It is recommended
1. That Report No. DS2019-031, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent
Application 2018-B-11 by Hang Gao & Xu Han, 1667 Ridge Road East — Local
Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Hearing Representation be received and adopted.
2. That staff proceed with Option 1 as outlined in this report in preparation for the LPAT
hearing anticipated to be scheduled for April 15, 2019.
Carried.
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9. Communications:
a) Correspondence dated February 4, 2019 from Betty Veitch re: Request for Refund for
Minor Variance Application 2019-A-05.
The Committee consented to allow Betty Veitch to provide comments.
Motion No. DSC190306-18
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That the correspondence dated February 4, 2019 from Betty Veitch re: Request for
Refund for Minor Variance Application 2019-A-05 be received.
2. That the request for a refund for Minor Variance Application 2019-A-05 be
respectfully denied.
3. That the applicant be notified of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Director, Development Services' signature.
Carried.
10.Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
11.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC190306-19
Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 10:27 p.m.
Carried.
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Deputy Mayor Armey, Chair Derek Witlib, Mana r, Plannin Services
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