01 06 2021 Development Services Committee MinutesThe Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Meeting
Township of
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Ian Veitch
Councillor Tammy DeSousa
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
Minutes
Electronic Meeting
5:32 p.m.
Staff Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Derek Witlib, Manager,
Present: Planning Services; Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner (a portion);
Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason
Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician (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. DSC210106-1
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday January 6, 2021 be received and approved.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
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4. Approval of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, December 2,
2020.
Motion No. DSC210106-2
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 be received and approved as printed
and circulated.
Carried.
5. Public Meetings:
a) Notice of Receipt of a Complete Application, Notice of Particulars and Public
Access, Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law of
the Township of Oro-Medonte, Concession 3 Part Lots 21 and 22 (Oro), municipally
known as 274 Line 3 South, 2020-ZBA-19 (Hewitt Creek Farms Ltd.) [Refer to Items
7a) and 5a) 01 06 2020 Council Agenda].
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 Lacey Robson, Michael
Van Muyen and Lynda Whiston.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated December 11, 2020; Enbridge Gas Inc. dated December 20, 2020.
Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Klaus Jacoby, 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 meeting adjourned
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Item 7a) was dealt with at this time.
Item 7b) was partially discussed at this time. The Chair indicated the item was to be
held until the agent, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2020-170, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-65, David Phillips 2 Hlynka Place.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated December 16, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated December 16, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 23, 2020; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated
December 24, 2020; Ryan Johnston, on behalf of the applicant, dated January 4, 2021
Slawko Borys, Ukrainian National Federation -Toronto Branch dated January 5, 2021.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning 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.
There was no additional correspondence from the public received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC210106-3
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended
1. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-65 by David Phillips, specifically to permit a
setback of 11.6 metres (38.0 feet) and 21.3 metres (69.8 feet) from a water course
for a single detached dwelling and a swimming pool, respectively, on lands
municipally known as 2 Hlynka Place, Township of Oro-Medonte, be deferred to the
February meeting at the request of the applicant.
2. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2020-166, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-66,
Big Cedar Residents Assoc. & William Bennett, 57 Tamarack Drive.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 15, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated December 15, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering; dated December 16, 2020; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
dated December21, 2020.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning 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.
There was no additional correspondence from the public received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC210106-4
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-166, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-
66, Big Cedar Residents Assoc. & William Bennett, 57 Tamarack Drive be received
and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-66 by Big Cedar and William Bennett,
specifically for permission to permit an addition (carport) in the Environmental
Protection Zone on the lands municipally known as 57 Tamarack Drive, Township of
Oro-Medonte, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-166.
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) DS2020-167, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-67,
Olga Schrage and Edmund Daniel, 7 Memorial Crescent.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering; dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Buildinc
Division dated December 15, 2020.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Edmund Daniel, applicant was present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
There was no additional correspondence from the public received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC210106-5
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-167, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-
67, Olga Schrage and Edmund Daniel, 7 Memorial Crescent be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-67 by Olga Schrage and Edmund Daniel
specifically to permit the construction of an accessory apartment dwelling unit in the
basement of an approved dwelling that is to be built on lands municipally known as 7
Memorial Crescent, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-
167.
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) DS2020-169, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-68, Cynthia & Timothy Ferris, 37 Moon Point Drive.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering; dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 15, 2020; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated
December 17, 2020.
Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Tim Ferris, applicant was present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
There was no additional correspondence from the public received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC210106-6
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-169, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-68, Cynthia & Timothy Ferris, 37 Moon Point Drive be received
and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-68 by Cynthia & Timothy Ferris specifically
for permission to build an addition to the existing single detached dwelling with a
reduced setback from the top of slope of 17.2 metres (56.4 feet) on lands
municipally known as 37 Moon Point Drive, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-169.
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) DS2020-171, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2020-6-28
by Kent and Stacey MacGregor, 654 Ridge Road West.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering; dated December 16, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated December 16, 2020; Bell Canada, Right of Way dated
December 21, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated December 23,
2020.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Shirley Partridge, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
There was no additional correspondence from the public received during this hearing.
The Chair indicated the item was to be held to allow staff to prepare an alternate draft
motion.
When resumed, there being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC210106-7
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-171, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2020-
B-28 by Kent and Stacey MacGregor, 654 Ridge Road West be received.
2. That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Consent
Application 2020-B-28 pertaining to lands located at 654 Ridge Road West,
Township of Oro-Medonte, to create a new lot having a lot area of 0.85 hectares
(2.10 acres) and a lot frontage of 62.0 metres (203.4 feet) containing a dwelling that
is surplus to the applicant's consolidated farm operation, subject to the conditions as
outlined below.
3. The conditions are as follows:
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 pay to the Municipality a fee of $2,000 as a parkland contribution
for each 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;
d) That the applicant successfully apply to the municipality to amend the Zoning By-
law to prohibit new residential uses on the retained lands and/or zoning by-law
amendment for the severed lands to address any deficiencies;
e) That the applicant's solicitor provide a written undertaking to the Secretary -
Treasurer indicating that the retained lands (farmland) will be kept in the name of
the farmer/farming corporation which operates the agricultural operation on the
lands;
f) That the Applicant transfer to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
("Township"), in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a 3.0
metre wide road widening along the entire frontage of the severed and retained
lands adjacent to Line 5 North. The Applicant's solicitor shall prepare and submit
a draft of the proposed Transfer for review by the Township, together with his/her
opinion letter stating that upon registration of the Transfer, the Township will
have acquired a good and marketable title thereto, free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances. Further, the Applicant's solicitor shall be responsible to see to the
registration of the Transfer and Application under The Land Titles Act, R.S.O.
1990, as amended, to consolidate the 3.0 metre widening with Line 5 North as
one Property Identifier Number to the satisfaction of the Township. All costs
associated with the preparation and registration of the Transfer and
Consolidation Application, including costs relating to surveying, legal fees, and
disbursements, agreements, HST, etc. shall be fully borne by the Applicant;
g) That the Applicant transfer to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
("Township"), in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a
daylighting triangle at the corner of Line 5 North and Ridge Road West (County
Road 20) dimensioned to the satisfaction of the Director, Operations and
Community Services, to the Township. The Applicant's solicitor shall prepare and
submit a draft of the proposed Transfer for review by the Township, together with
his/her opinion letter stating that upon registration of the Transfer, the Township
will have acquired a good and marketable title thereto, free and clear of all liens
and encumbrances. Further, the Applicant's solicitor shall be responsible to see
to the registration of the Transfer and Application under The Land Titles Act,
R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consolidate the above noted daylighting triangle
with Line 5 North as one Property Identifier Number to the satisfaction of the
Township. All costs associated with the preparation and registration of the
Transfer and Consolidation Application, including costs relating to surveying,
legal fees, and disbursements, agreements, HST, etc. shall be fully borne by the
Applicant.
h) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte;
i) 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,
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j) 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.
k) That the applicant obtain written confirmation from the County of Simcoe that
Consent Application 2020-B-28 conforms to the County of Simcoe Official Plan.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Secretary -
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
f) DS2020-168, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-69,
Larry Venne, 241 Eight Mile Point Road.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering; dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 15, 2020; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated
December 18, 2020.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Larry and Nicole Venne, applicants, were present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
There was no additional correspondence from the public received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC210106-8
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-168, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2020-A-
69, Larry Venne 241 Eight Mile Point Road be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-69 by Larry Venne specifically to permit the
construction of an addition to a single detached dwelling with a reduced setback of
15.43 metres (50.6 feet) from the average high water mark of Lake Simcoe on lands
municipally known as 241 Eight Mile Point Road, be approved, subject to the
conditions as outlined in DS2020-168.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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g) DS2020-165, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2020-A-70, James Kelman-Finlay, Shannon Geniole and Donald Geniole, 392 Line 10
South.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering; dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated December 11, 2020; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 15, 2020.
Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
One of the applicant, Shannon Kelman-Finley, was present.
Staff commented that no additional public registrations were received.
There was no additional correspondence from the public received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC210106-9
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-165, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2020-A-70, James Kelman-Finlay, Shannon Geniole and Donald
Geniole, 392 Line 10 South be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-70 by James Kelman-Finlay, Shannon
Geniole and Donald Geniole to permit a hobby farm lot size of 0.5 hectares (1.3
acres) on the lands municipally known as 392 Line 10 South, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-165.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2020-164, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2020-ZBA-19 by Hewitt Creek Farms, 274 Line 3 South.
Motion No. DSC210106-10
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-164, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2020-ZBA-19 by Hewitt Creek Farms, 274 Line 3 South be
received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2020-ZBA-19 by Hewitt Creek Farms
Ltd., specifically to rezone a portion of the retained lands from the Agricultural/Rural
(A/RU) Zone to the Agricultural/Rural Exception 326 (A/RU*326) Zone to prohibit
residential uses and recognize the reduced interior side yard setback of 2.7 metres
(8.9 feet) for the existing agricultural building, and rezone the severed lands from the
Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Agricultural/Rural Exception 327 (A/RU*327)
Zone to recognize the reduced lot size of 0.45 hectares (1.12 acres) for a hobby
farm, recognize the increased floor area of 124.9 square metres (1,344.0 square
feet) for the existing oversized detached accessory building and prohibit the keeping
of horses, on the lands municipally known as 274 Line 3 South, 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.
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b) DS2020-172, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Application 2020-13-
24 & Minor Variance Application 2020-A-52 by 1783048 Ontario Ltd., 31 Bay Street.
Karla Tamayo, Innovative Planning Solutions Inc., on behalf of the applicant, provided
comments.
Motion No. DSC210106-11
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-172, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Application
2020-B-24 & Minor Variance Application 2020-A-52 by 1783048 Ontario Ltd., 31 Bay
Street be received and adopted.
2. That the Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Application
2020-B-24 by 1783048 Ontario Ltd. to permit the creation of a new lot consisting of a
lot area of approximately 0.17 hectares (0.42 ac.) and a frontage of approximately
20.97 metres (68.8 ft.) and a retained parcel consisting of a lot area of approximately
0.24 hectares (0.59 ac.) and a frontage of approximately 36.46 metres (119.62 ft.),
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2020-172.
3. That Minor Variance Application 2020-A-52 by 1783048 Ontario Ltd. specifically to
recognize a reduced lot area of 0.17 ha (0.42 ac) for a severed parcel, a reduced lot
frontage of 20.97 m (68.8 ft.) for a severed parcel and a reduced front yard of 6.08 m
(19.95 ft) for an existing dwelling on a retained parcel, on lands municipally known
as 31 Bay Street, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions
as outlined in DS2020-172.
4. That an additional condition be added as follows:
That the existing accessory building on the severed parcel be removed in
accordance with the application.
5. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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c) DS2020-144, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: 2018-ZBA-16
Commercial Accommodations — Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Hearing
Representation.
Motion No. DSC210106-12
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That DS2020-144, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: 2018-ZBA-16
Commercial Accommodations — Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Hearing
Representation be received and adopted.
2. That staff proceed with Option 3, as outlined in DS2020-144, in preparation for the
LPAT Case Management Conference (CIVIC) on February 17, 2021 and subsequent
LPAT hearing to be scheduled.
Carried.
8. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC210106-13
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:05 p.m.
Carried.
An audio recording of the meeting is aydilpble through the Township's website.
Deputy Mayor Ralph Houghair/Derek Witli6, Manager6kices
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