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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Minutes
Electronic Meeting
2018-2022 Council
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; Janette Teeter,
Present: Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
All Council and staff participated via ZOOM platform.
1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C201202-1
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by DeSousa
9:42 p.m.
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, December 2, 2020 be
received and adopted.
Carried.
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3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
Councillor Scott declared a conflict of interest on Item 4b) Recommendations of the
Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Item 6g)
DS2020-158, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-64, Brenda Houben, 2024 Line 6 North as he has had a previous business
relationship with Hardwood Ski & Bike (and their clients) in the past and may again in the
future. This variance application on an adjoining property will benefit Hardwood Ski & Bike.
Councillor Scott exited his seat and did not participate in the discussion or vote of this item.
4. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday November 4, 2020.
Motion No. C201202-2
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, November
4, 2020 be received and adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Recommendations of the Development Services Committee meeting held on
Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
Councillor Scott declared a conflict of interest on Item 4b) Recommendations of the
Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Item 6g)
DS2020-158, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-64, Brenda Houben, 2024 Line 6 North as he has had a previous business
relationship with Hardwood Ski & Bike (and their clients) in the past and may again in the
future. This variance application on an adjoining property will benefit Hardwood Ski & Bike.
Councillor Scott exited his seat and did not participate in the discussion or vote of this item.
Motion No. C201202-3
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that the recommendations of the Development Services Committee meeting
held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 be adopted with the exception of Item 6g) DS2020-
158, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-
64, Brenda Houben, 2024 Line 6 North to be voted on separately.
Carried.
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Motion No. C201202-4
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved
1. That DS2020-158, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-64, Brenda Houben, 2024 Line 6 North be received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-64 by Brenda Houben specifically for permission
to construct an accessory parking lot on lands municipally known as 2024 Line 6 North,
Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the following conditions .
a) That notwithstanding Section 6 of Zoning By-law 97-95, the proposed parking lot shall
otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law;
b) That the proposed parking lot be re -located to run perpendicular to Line 6 North with
revised dimensions of 60 metres (frontage on Line 6 North) and 100 metres depth;
c) That the applicant provide an updated sketch to reflect the revised dimensions noted
in condition (b) as approved by the Committee;
d) That maintenance/clearing of the parking lot would be limited to between the hours of
7 a.m. and 10 p.m.;
e) That no overnight parking is permitted in the parking lot;
f) That the applicants obtain an Entrance/Road Occupancy Permit from the Township's
Operation's Department;
g) That the parking lot be locked/secured when not in operation;
h) That the parking lot be permitted on a three year temporary basis until December
2023.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Council's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's
signature.
Carried.
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5. By -Laws:
a) 2020-127: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Part West
Part Lot 13, Concession 11 (Medonte) Township of Oro-Medonte, 2020-ZBA-18
(Whiston).
b) 2020-128: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Part Lot 11,
Concession 9 (Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte, 2020-ZBA-15 (Foley).
Motion No. C201202-5
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
be it resolved that
a) 2020-127: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Part West
Part Lot 13, Concession 11 (Medonte) Township of Oro-Medonte, 2020-ZBA-18
(Whiston).
b) 2020-128: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at Part Lot 11,
Concession 9 (Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte, 2020-ZBA-15 (Foley).
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed
and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
6. Confirmation By -Law:
a) By -Law No. 2020-125: Being a By -Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
Motion No. C201202-6
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2020-125: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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7. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C201202-7
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 9:47p.m.
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Carried.
Dep* Clerk, Janette Teeter
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