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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
Electronic Meeting
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Ian Veitch
Councillor Tammy DeSousa
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
5:30 p.m.
Staff Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Danielle Waters, Planner;
Present: Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Harold
Daynard, Manager, Information Technology (IT)
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. DSC201104-1
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday November 4, 2020 be received and approved
And that the correspondence, re Item 7b), as outlined on the agenda, 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, October 7,
2020.
Motion No. DSC201104-2
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting
held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 be received and approved as printed and circulated.
Carried.
5. Public Meetings:
None.
6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2020-141, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2018-B-05
Revised & Minor Variance Application 2020-A-51 by Barent & Charity Wemp, 325
Blueberry Marsh Road.
Deputy Mayor called the hearing to order 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 proposed application by Barent & Charity Wemp.
The following correspondence was received: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
dated September 30 and October 26, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division
dated October 20, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering
dated October 20, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated October
20, 2020; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated October 26, 2020; Michael Coley
dated October 29, 2020.
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Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Angela Baldwin, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present. Charity Wemp, applicant, was
present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during this
meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC201104-3
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-141, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2018-B-
05 Revised & Minor Variance Application 2020-A-51 by Barent & Charity Wemp, 325
Blueberry Marsh Road be received and adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2018-B-05 Revised by Barent & Charity Wemp to create one
(1) new agricultural lot (hobby farm) having an area of 1.0 hectares (3.2 acres) together
with an easement over the severed lands to provide access to the retained lands having
a width of 6.0 metres (19.6 feet), a depth of 148.0 metres (485.5 feet) and an area of
888.0 square metres (9,558.6 square feet) on the lands municipally known as 325
Blueberry Marsh Road, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved, subject to the
conditions as outlined in DS2020-141.
3. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-51 by Barent & Charity Wemp to permit an
agricultural lot size of 1.0 hectare (2.47 acres) for a hobby farm on the severed parcel
on lands municipally known as 325 Blueberry Marsh Road, Township of Oro-Medonte,
be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-141.
4. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decisions
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2020-142, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-54, Zahra Assadian Biouchkzadeh & Mohammad Biouchkzadeh 1753 Ridge
Road West.
Deputy Mayor called the hearing to order 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 proposed application by Zahra Assadian Biouchkzadeh &
Mohammad Biouchkzadeh.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated October 20, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
October 21, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
October 21, 2020; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated October 28, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The applicant was not present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during this
meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC201104-4
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-142, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-54, Zahra Assadian Biouchkzadeh & Mohammad Biouchkzadeh
1753 Ridge Road West be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-54 by Zahra Assadian Biouchkzadeh &
Mohammad Biouchkzadeh, specifically for permission to permit a swimming pool with a
reduced setback from a watercourse of 11 metres (36 feet), on the lands municipally
known as 1753 Ridge Road West, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved, subject to
the conditions as outlined in DS2020-142.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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c) DS2020-148, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-55,
Robert and Sarah Coppard, 664 Line 2 North.
Deputy Mayor called the hearing to order 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 proposed application by Robert and Sarah Coppard.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated October 20, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
October 21, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
October 21, 2020; Carley Thompson and Andrew Clark dated November 3, 2020.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment.
A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Robert and Sarah Coppard, applicants, were present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during this
meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC201104-5
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-148, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-55,
Robert and Sarah Coppard, 664 Line 2 North be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-55 by Robert and Sarah Coppard specifically
for permission to build an addition to the existing non -conforming single detached
dwelling with a reduced setback to a water course (14.0m) and reduced setback from
the Environmental Protection zone (3.0m) on the lands municipally known as 664 Line
2 North, Township of Oro-Medonte, be deferred to allow the applicant the opportunity
to have a Natural Heritage Evaluation completed.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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d) DS2020-143, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-56 by Ken Sowman, 1439 Penetanguishene Road.
Deputy Mayor called the hearing to order 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 proposed application by Ken Sowman.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated October 20, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
October 21, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
October 21, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Ken Sowman, applicant, was present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during this
meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC201104-6
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-143, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-56 by Ken Sowman, 1439 Penetanguishene Road be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-56 by Ken Sowman, specifically for
permission to permit a detached accessory building (garage) with a maximum height of
5.1 metres (16.7 feet) and a maximum floor area of 138.3 sq. metres (1488.6 sq. ft.),
on the lands municipally known as 1439 Penetanguishene Road, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-143.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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e) DS2020-145, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-57,
Catherine Sarantopoulos & Dino Manoukas, 115 Moon Point Drive.
Deputy Mayor called the hearing to order and explained the public meeting is being held it
accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public comments with respect
to the proposed Application by proposed application by Catherine Sarantopoulos & Dino
Manoukas.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated October 20, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
October 21, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
October 21, 2020; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated October 29, 2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Megan Drew, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during this
meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC201104-7
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-145, Catherine McLean, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-
57, Catherine Sarantopoulos & Dino Manoukas, 115 Moon Point Drive be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-57 by Catherine Sarantopoulos and Dino
Manoukas, specifically for permission to build a detached accessory building with a
reduced setback of 2.4 metres (7.8 feet) from the front lot line, a reduced setback of
1.0 metre (3.2 feet) from the interior side lot line and an increased height of 5.3 metres
(17.3 feet), on lands municipally known as 115 Moon Point Drive, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-145.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
f) Deferred to December 2, 2020 Development Services Committee Meeting -Minor
Variance Application 2020-A-58, 2440 Foxmead Road (Sweet).
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g) DS2020-139, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-59 (Matsievski), 15 Shewchenko Road (Oro).
Deputy Mayor called the hearing to order 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 proposed application by Oleg & Inna Matsievski.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated October 20, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
October 21, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
October 21, 2020; Slawko Borys, Ukrainian National Federation of Canada dated October
22, 2020; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated October 27 and November 2,
2020.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Oleg Matsievski, applicant, was present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during this
meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC201104-8
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-139, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-59 (Matsievski), 15 Shewchenko Road (Oro) Township of Oro-
Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-59 by Oleg and Inna Matsievski, specifically to
permit a setback of 12 metres (39.3 feet) from a water course for a detached dwelling
unit for a property located at 15 Shewchenko Road be approved subject to the
conditions as outlined in DS2020-139.
3. That the applicant be advised of Committee's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's
signature.
Carried.
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7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2020-131, David Yauk, GIS Technician re: Planning Division Activity Summary
(Development Applications, Planning, GIS, and Heritage Committee Projects) July —
September 2020.
Motion No. C201104-9
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that DS2020-131, David Yauk, GIS Technician re: Planning Division
Activity Summary (Development Applications, Planning, GIS, and Heritage Committee
Projects) July — September 2020 be received for information purposes and posted on the
Township's website.
Carried.
b) DS2020-140, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Official Plan Amendment
Application 2019-OPA-01 & Zoning By-law Amendment 2019-ZBA-14 by Innovative
Planning Solutions on behalf of John Greenwood and Ashley Gardiner, 3750 Line 10
North — Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Hearing Representation.
Motion No. DSC201104-10
Moved by Scott, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-140, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Official Plan Amendment
Application 2019-OPA-01 & Zoning By-law Amendment 2019-ZBA-14 by Innovative
Planning Solutions on behalf of John Greenwood and Ashley Gardiner, 3750 Line 10
North — Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Hearing Representation be received
and adopted.
2. That staff proceed with Option 1 as outlined in DS2020-140 in preparation for the LPAT
Notice of Case Management Conference (CMC) by Video hearing scheduled for
December 9, 2020 and subsequent LPAT hearing to be scheduled.
Unanimously Carried.
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c) DS2020-146, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Deeming By-law Application 2020-D-
01, William & Christiane Anderson, 15 Nelson Street and Adjacent Parcel to East
(address not assigned) [Refer to Item 5a) 11 04 2020 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC201104-11
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-146, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Deeming By-law Application
2020-D-01, William & Christiane Anderson, 15 Nelson Street and Adjacent Parcel to
East (address not assigned) be received and adopted.
2. That Deeming By-law Application 2020-D-01 by William and Christiane Anderson, to
deem the two parcels (Part Lot 7 and West Part Lot 7, Lot 8 on Plan 629) under the
Planning Act not to be a registered plan of subdivision, for lands located at 15 Nelson
Street and an adjacent parcel to the east (address not assigned), Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved.
3. That the appropriate draft 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.
d) DS2020-147, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-39,
Patricia & Nicholas Grifoni, 27 Goss Road.
Motion No. C201104-12
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-147, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-39,
Patricia & Nicholas Grifoni, 27 Goss Road be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-39 by Patricia and Nicholas Grifoni,
specifically for permission to permit a boathouse with a reduced interior side yard to 1.1
metres (3.6 feet) on the lands municipally known as 27 Goss Road, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-147.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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e) DS2020-150, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Zoning By-law 2020-ZBA-13, Johnwood
Investments Inc., 1614 Ridge Road East [Refer to Item 5b) 11 04 2020 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC201104-13
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-150, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Zoning By-law 2020-ZBA-13,
Johnwood Investments Inc., 1614 Ridge Road East be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2020-ZBA-13 by Johnwood Investments
Inc, specifically to rezone the subject lands from Residential One (R1) to Residential
Two Exception 324 (Holding) Zone (R2*324(H)) to permit a 5-unit multiple dwelling
building on the lands located at 1614 Ridge Road East, Township of Oro-Medonte be
approved.
3. That the Holding (H) provision affixed to the zoning of the lands not be removed until
the Applicant applies for and obtains Site Plan Approval from the Township.
4. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
5. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
8. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC201104-14
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:32 p.m.
Carried.
An audio recording of the meeli is available through the Township's website.
Deputy Mayor Ralph Ho , Chair Andria Leigh, Director, D elopment Services
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