10 06 2021 Development Services Committee MinutesJ The Township of Oro-Medonte
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Electronic Meeting
Proud Heritage, EscitigQ Future
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 5:30 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; Derek Witlib, Manager,
Present: Planning Services; Danielle Waters, Planner; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information
Technology (IT)
All Committee and staff participated via Zoom platform.
1. Opening of Meeting:
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair at the above -noted time and called the meeting
to order.
2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. DSC211006-1
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday October 6, 2021 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, September
1, 2021.
Motion No. DSC211006-2
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 be received and approved as printed
and circulated.
Carried.
5. Public Meetings:
None.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2021-152, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-47, Adam Boyce, 67 Slalom Drive.
Mayor H.S. Hughes 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 Adam Boyce.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated September 17, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated September 17, 2021, Al Woodward dated September 21 and
August 20, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated September 23,
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 confirmed that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC211006-3
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-152, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor
Variance Application 2021-A-47, Adam Boyce, 67 Slalom Drive be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-47 by Adam Boyce, specifically for
permission to build a detached garage in the front yard with a maximum height of
5.8 metres (4.5 metres permitted) and a maximum floor area of 126.4 m2 (70 m2
permitted), be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-152.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2021-153, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-61, 2715241 Ontario Inc., 493 Penetanguishene Road.
Mayor H.S. Hughes 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 2715241 Ontario Inc.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated September 17, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated September 17, 2021, Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated September 23, 2021; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
October 6, 2021.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Joel Davies, applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC211006-4
Moved by Hough, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
That DS2021-153, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor
Variance Application 2021-A-61, 2715241 Ontario Inc., 493 Penetanguishene Road
be received and adopted.
That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-61 by 2715241 Ontario Inc., specifically for
permission to build a detached garage with a maximum height of 6.2 metres (20.2
feet) and maximum floor area of 231.4 m2 (2491 sq. ft.) and located 20.0 metres
(66 feet) from the top of bank of a watercourse and 7 metres (23 feet) from the
boundaries of the Environmental Protection Zone, be deferred to clarify the NVCA
comments and determine the requirement for a Natural Heritage Evaluation to
support the application.
That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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c) DS2021-151, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-62 by 2041063 Ontario Ltd., 5071 Highway 11 North.
Mayor H.S. Hughes 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 2041063 Ontario Ltd.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated September 15, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated September 15, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated September 16, 2021; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
dated September 22, 2021; Ministry of Transportation dated September 24, 2021.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Josh Morgan, Morgan Planning and Development, on behalf of the applicant was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC211006-5
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-151, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-62 by 2041063 Ontario Ltd., 5071 Highway 11 North be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-62 by 2041063 Ontario Ltd., specifically for
permission for the continuation of an existing non -conforming commercial/industrial
building possessing a floor area of 260 square metres (2800 square feet) and a
height of 7 metres (23 feet), be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in
DS2021-151.
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) DS2021-154, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-63, Jody and Randy Hewitt, 81 Greenwood Avenue.
Mayor H.S. Hughes 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 Jody and Randy Hewitt.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated September 21, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated September 21, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated September 21, 2021; Alderville First Nation dated September 22, 2021; Jody and
Randy Hewitt dated September 26, 2021; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
dated October 1, 2021; Erin Evans dated October 4, 2021.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Jody and Randy Hewitt, applicants, were present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC211006-6
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
I It is recommended
1. That DS2021-154, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor
Variance Application 2021-A-63, Jody and Randy Hewitt, 81 Greenwood Avenue be
received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-63 by Jody and Randy Hewitt, specifically
for permission to relocate and enlarge the existing non -complying single detached
dwelling with a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.81 metres or 6.56 feet
(where 3.0 metres or 5.9 feet is required), be approved subject to the conditions as
outlined in DS2021-154, as amended, to add the following condition:
d) That the appropriate Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority permit (if
required) be obtained.
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) DS2021-155, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2021-A-64,
Bruce and Barbara Riddell, 17 Bards Beach Road.
Mayor H.S. Hughes 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 Bruce and Barbara Riddell.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated September 17, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated September 17, 2021, Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated September 23, 2021; Rhys McLaughlin dated September21, 2021;
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated September 29, 2021.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Jeff Jansen, Jansen Consulting, on behalf of the applicants, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC211006-7
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-155, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2021-A-
64, Bruce and Barbara Riddell, 17 Bards Beach Road be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-64 by Bruce and Barbara Riddell specifically
to permit the construction of an unenclosed deck with a setback of 8.58 metres
(28.1 feet) from the Average High Water Mark of Bass Lake on lands municipally
known as 17 Bards Beach Road, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined
in DS2021-155
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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f) DS2021-156, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2021-A-65,
Al and Donna Billes, 25 Brambel Road.
Mayor H.S. Hughes 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 Al and Donna Billes.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated September 17, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated September 17, 2021; Janessa Famiglietti dated September
21, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated September 23, 2021; Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated October 5, 2021.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Matt Pryce, on behalf of the applicants, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed, and read to the Committee, correspondence received during this
hearing from Craig Kinain, President of the Brambel Road Ratepayers Association Inc.
(BRRA).
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC211006-8
Moved by DeSousa Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-156, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2021-A-
65, Al and Donna Billes, 25 Brambel Road be received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-65 by AI and Donna Billes specifically to
permit the construction of
(i) a single detached dwelling with a reduced setback from top of bank to 15.03
metres (49.3 feet), and
(ii) a boathouse with an increased height of 5.39 metres (17.7 feet) on lands
municipally known as 25 Brambel Road, be approved, subject to the conditions
as outlined in DS2021-156.
3. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-65 by Aland Donna Billes specifically to
permit the construction of a retaining wall with a setback of 0 metres from the
average high water mark, be deferred, to allow the opportunity for the applicants to
address the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) comments.
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4. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-65 by AI and Donna Billes specifically to
permit the construction of a detached accessory building with a reduced front yard
setback to 3.06 metres (10.0 feet), increased height to 4.67 metres (15.3 feet) and
increased floor area to 164.0 square metres (1765.3 square feet) be deferred to
allow the applicant to address the comments from the BRRA Inc. correspondence
dated October 6, 2021
5. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
6. The conditions are as follows:
a) That notwithstanding Section 5.3.1 — Setback from Slope, Section 5.1.4 —
Maximum Height, Section 5.1.6 — Maximum Floor Area, Section 5.1.3 a) and
Table B1 — Front Yard Setback, RLS, Section 5.6 e) — Boathouse maximum
height, the detached accessory building, dwelling and boathouse shall
otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law;
b) That the proposed detached accessory building, dwelling and boathouse 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 proposed detached accessory building and boathouse are not to be
used for human habitation;
d) That an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or
Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) verify by pinning the foundation wall
and verifying in writing or by way of survey/real property report, prior to the
pouring of the footing and if no footing, the foundation, that the detached
accessory building is no closer than 3.06 metres (10.0 feet) from the front lot
line;
e) That an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or
Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) verify by pinning the foundation wall
and verifying in writing or by way of survey/real property report, prior to the
pouring of the footing and if no footing, the foundation, that the single detached
dwelling is no closer than 15.03 metres (49.3 feet) from the top of bank;
f) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Engineered Lot Grading Plan, Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Permit 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.
g) That the existing vegetation buffer adjacent to Brambel Road be retained or
replaced with a similar buffer and be reflected in the Site Plan Approval
process.
Carried.
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g) DS2021-150, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-66, Caroline & McCutcheon, 2500 Line 1 North.
Mayor H.S. Hughes 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 Susan Caroline and Patrick
McCutcheon.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated September 17, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated September 17, 2021, Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated September 23, 2021; Nottawsaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
September 29, 2021 and revised correspondence dated October 1, 2021.
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Greg van Bolderen, on behalf of the applicant, was present
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public was received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC211006-9
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-150, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-66, Caroline & McCutcheon, 2500 Line 1 North be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-66 by Susan Caroline & Patrick
McCutcheon, specifically for permission to build an agricultural building with a
reduced setback of 3.0 metres (9.8 feet) from the Environmental Protection Zone
and a reduced setback of 24.0 metres (78.7 feet) from the water course on lands
municipally known as 2500 Line 1 North, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-150.
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) DS2021-157, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Application
2021-13-17 and Minor Variance Application 2021-A-19 by Derek Watson, 2 Pine
Ridge Trail.
Motion No. DSC211006-10
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-157, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Application
2021-13-17 and Minor Variance Application 2021-A-19 by Derek Watson, 2 Pine
Ridge Trail be received and adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2021-13-17 by Derek Watson to permit the creation of a
new lot consisting of a lot area of approximately 0.1352 hectares (0.33 acres) and a
frontage of approximately 70.25 metres (230.5 feet) and a retained parcel consisting
of a lot area of approximately 0.2010 hectares (0.5 acres) and a frontage of
approximately 42.62 metres (139.8 feet), be approved subject to the conditions
outlined in DS2021-157.
3. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-19 by Derek Watson to permit a lot area of
0.1352 hectares (0.33 acres), to recognize Pine Ridge Trail as a Front Lot Line and
to recognize Horseshoe Valley Road as an Exterior Side Lot Line, for a proposed
severed parcel as identified in Consent Application 2021-13-17, be approved, subject
to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-157.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decisions
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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8. Communications:
a) Correspondence dated July 28, 2021 and October 1, 2021 from 2187459 Ontario
Ltd. re: Site Plan Application 2021-SPA-16 (Minor Variance Application 2021-A-25,
44 Line 9 South from May 5, 2021 Development Services Committee meeting).
Motion No. DSC211006-11
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That the correspondence dated July 28, 2021 and October 1, 2021 from 2187459
Ontario Ltd. re: Site Plan Application 2021-SPA-16 (per Minor Variance Application
2021-A-25, 44 Line 9 South from May 5, 2021 Development Services Committee
meeting) be received.
2. That the 3.0 m widening, requested by the Township, be obtained at this time.
3. And that the necessary encroachment agreement be executed between the
Township and the property owner for the well and fence.
Carried.
9. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
10.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC211006-12
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Carried.
Mayor H.S H��hes, Chair Andria Leigh, Director Development Services
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