05 06 2020 Development Services Committee MinutesThe Township of Oro-Medonte
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Development Services Committee Minutes
Electronic Meeting
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 5:31 p.m.
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Ian Veitch
Councillor Tammy DeSousa
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
Staff Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk;
Present: Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Harold Daynard, Manager,
Information Technology; Jason Scharapenko, Information Management
Technician; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform.
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. DSC200506-1
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday May 6, 2020 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, March 4,
2020.
Motion No.DSC200506-2
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 be received and approved as printed and
circulated.
Carried.
5. Public Meetings:
None.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2020-37, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-10, Ricky and Jennelle Giesbrecht, 20 Iroquois Ridge.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated March 12, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated March 12, 2020; Simcoe County District School Board dated
March 18, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated May 1, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services confirmed that no additional correspondence
from the public had been received during this hearing.
Motion No. DSC200506-3
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-37, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-10, Ricky and Jennelle Giesbrecht, 20 Iroquois Ridge be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-10 by Ricky and Jenelle Giesbrecht
specifically to permit the construction of an enclosed porch with a reduced interior
side yard setback from 4.5 metres (14.7 feet) to 2.7 metres (8.85 feet) on lands
municipally known as 20 Iroquois Ridge, be approved, subject to the conditions as
outlined in DS2020-037.
3. And that the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
An audio recording of the hearing is available through the Township's website.
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b) DS2020-34, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-11,
Julie Brennan, 720 Line 13 North.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated March 11 and May 1, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated March 12, 2020 (2); Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated March 12, 2020; Andrea Walli dated March 14, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services confirmed that no additional correspondence
from the public had been received during this hearing.
Motion No. DSC200506-4
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-34, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-
11, 720 Line 13 North, Julie Brennan be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-11 by Julie Brennan, specifically for
permission to permit a detached accessory building with an increase in floor area to
178.4 square metres (1,920.3 square feet) and increase in height to 6.5 metres (21.3
feet) on the lands municipally known as 720 Line 13 North, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-34.
3. And that the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
An audio recording of the hearing is available through the Township's website.
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c) DS2020-35, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Consent Application 2020-B-03 and
Minor Variance Application 2020-A-12 by Robert Ahearn 202 Lakeshore Road West.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated March 13, April 30 and May 5, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Manager, Development Engineering dated April 16, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated March 16, 2020; Greg Barker, Innovative Planning Solutions
(IPS) on behalf of the applicant, dated April 29, 2020; Steve and Pam Freedman dated
May 4, 2020; Greg Barker, Innovative Planning Solutions (IPS) agent on behalf of the
applicant dated May 6, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services confirmed that no additional correspondence
from the public had been received during this hearing. However, additional
correspondence from Greg Barker, Innovative Planning Solutions (IPS) on behalf of the
applicant dated May 6, 2020 was read out loud into the record. Additional verbal
comments were provided from Greg Barker through Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning
Services.
Motion No. DSC200506-5
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-35, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Consent Application 2020-B-03 and
Minor Variance Application 2020-A-12 by Robert Ahearn 202 Lakeshore Road West
be received.
2. That Consent Application 2020-13-03 and Minor Variance Application 2020-A-12 by
Robert Ahearn, to create a residential lot on the lands municipally known as 202
Lakeshore Road West, Township of Oro-Medonte, be deferred to a future meeting to
allow time to recirculate the application with the revised variances and to review and
process the new information that has been received.
Carried.
An audio recording of the hearing is available through the Township's website.
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d) DS2020-38, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-07, Jeffrey Scott and Alison Ruth Campbell, 70 Line 12 South.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated March 12, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated March 16, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
March 16, 2020; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated March 23, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services confirmed that no additional correspondence
had been received from the public during this hearing.
Motion No. DSC200506-6
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-38, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-07, Jeffrey Scott and Alison Ruth Campbell, 70 Line 12 South be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-07 by Jeffrey Scott and Alison Ruth
Campbell, specifically to construct an agricultural building with a front yard setback
of 26.0 metres (85.3 feet) and a 28.0 metres (91.8 feet) setback from the limits of an
Environmental Protection (EP) Zone on the lands known as 70 Line 12 South,
Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in
DS2020-38.
3. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
An audio recording of the hearing is available through the Township's website.
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e) DS2020-40 Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-13,
Steven Struthers, 2528 Old Barrie Road West.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated April 16, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated April 16, 2020; Geoff McLean dated February 15, 2020; Jim Drury dated
February 17, 2020; Cory Dixon and Chelsey Hennig dated April 29, 2020; Township of
Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated May 1, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services confirmed that no additional correspondence
had been received from the public during this hearing.
Motion No. DSC200506-7
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-40 Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-
13, Steven Struthers, 2528 Old Barrie Road West be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-13 by Steven Struthers, specifically for
permission to permit a detached accessory building with an increase in floor area to
118.9 square metres (1,280.0 square feet) and increase in height to 4.9 metres (16.0
feet) on the lands municipally known as 2528 Old Barrie Road West, Township of
Oro-Medonte, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-40.
3. And that the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
An audio recording of the hearing is available through the Township's website.
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f) DS2020-46, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-
A-14, Michel Verreault & Marion Castilloux, 190 Mill Pond Sideroad.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated April 20, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated April 21, 2020; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated April
28, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated May 1, 2020; County of
Simcoe, Planning Department dated May 4, 2020; Mitch Verreault dated May 5, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services confirmed that no additional correspondence
had been received from the public during this hearing.
Motion No. DSC200506-8
Moved.by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-46, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-14, Michel Verreault & Marion Castilloux, 190 Mill Pond Sideroad be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-14 by Michel Verreault & Manon Castilloux,
specifically for permission to construct an agricultural building with a reduced rear
yard setback from 15.0 metres (49.2 feet) to 4.5 metres (14.7 feet) on lands
municipally known as 190 Mill Pond Sideroad, Township of Oro-Medonte, be
deferred, at the applicant's request, to provide the applicants the opportunity to
review the proposed development and address the Natural Heritage System policies
contained in the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe (2019), and the County and Township Official Plans.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
An audio recording of the hearing is available through the Township's website.
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7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2020-39, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application
2019-ZBA-20, Victor DeMartini, Joy Mitchell, Kyle Mitchell & Sarah Mitchell, 5385 Line
North [Refer to Item 5a) 05 06 2020 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC200506-9
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-39, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2019-ZBA-20, Victor DeMartini, Joy Mitchell, Kyle Mitchell & Sarah
Mitchell, 5385 Line 8 North be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2019-ZBA-20 by Victor DeMartini, Joy
Mitchell, Kyle Mitchell & Sarah Mitchell specifically to permit the removal of the
Holding Provision applying to the lands known as 5385 Line 8 North, be approved.
3. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration to
remove the Holding Provision applying to the lands described at Concession 9 West
Part Lot 14 (Medonte), Registered Plan 51 R37614 Parts 2 to 4, respectively.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
b) DS2020-47, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2017-ZBA-12, Leslie Saila — Glen Oro Farm, 2574 Line 10 North [Refer to
Item 5b) 05 06 2020 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC200506-10
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-47, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2017-ZBA-12, Leslie Saila — Glen Oro Farm, 2574 Line 10 North be
received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2017-ZBA-12 by Leslie Saila
specifically to permit the removal of the Holding Provision applying to the lands
known as 2574 Line 10 North, be approved.
3. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration to
remove the Holding Provision applying to the lands described at Lot 5, Concession
10 (Oro).
4. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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8. Communications:
a) Correspondence dated April 9, 2020 from Paul Mondell, Senior Vice President,
Development, Skyline Investments re: Request to Defer Fees for Draft Plan of
Condominium and Site Plan Applications — Slopeside 2 and 3, Horseshoe Valley Resort
[deferred at Special Council meeting held on April 29, 2020].
Motion No. DSC200506-11
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That the correspondence dated April 9, 2020 from Paul Mondell, Senior Vice
President, Development, Skyline Investments re: Request to Defer Fees for a Draft
Plan of Condominium and Site Plan Applications — Slopeside 2 and 3, Horseshoe
Valley Resort be received.
2. That, in order to cover the staff time required in processing the applications, the
applicant be required to submit:
a) the non-refundable application fees for the Plan of Condominium and Site Plan
Approval in the amount of $ 5000 and $ 1500 respectively; and that
b) the balance of the application fees, in the amount totalling $27,100, be submitted
to the Township within six (6) months of the initial application submission.
3. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
Defeated.
Motion No. DSC200506-12
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That the correspondence dated April 9, 2020 from Paul Mondell, Senior Vice
President, Development, Skyline Investments re: Request to Defer Fees for a Draft
Plan of Condominium and Site Plan Applications — Slopeside 2 and 3, Horseshoe
Valley Resort be received.
2. That, in order to cover the staff time required in processing the applications, the
applicant be required to submit:
a) the non-refundable application fees for the Plan of Condominium and Site Plan
Approval in the amount of $ 5000 and $ 1500 respectively; and that
b) the balance of the application fees, in the amount totalling $27,100, be submitted
to the Township within three (3) months of the initial application submission.
3. That Council grant Skyline an application deferral through a deferred payment
arrangement for a deferral period of 3 months, plus interest at Canada Prime rate.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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9. Next Meeting Date:
June 3, 2020.
10.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC200506-13
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:51 p.m.
Deputy Mayor
Andria Leigh,
Carried.
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