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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Derek Witlib,
Present: Manager, Planning Services; Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner;
Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner; Danielle Waters, Planner;
Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason
Scharapenko, Information Technology (IT)
All Committee and staff participated via Zoom platform.
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. DSC220105-1
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday January 5, 2022 be received and approved;
That the comments received re: Item 8a), 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, December 1,
2021.
Motion No. DSC220105-2
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 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 2 Part Lot 2 Reference Plan 51 R-39788,
Parts 2, 3, 5 and 6 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte municipally known as 2937
Ridge Road West, 2021-ZBA-12 (Casiez).
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the meeting 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 Stan and Lorene Casiez.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 8, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated December 8, 2021, Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated December 8, 2021; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated January 5,
2022.
Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Angela Baldwin, Baldwin Planning and Development Consultants, on behalf of the
applicant, was present. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
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Stanislas Casiez, 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 meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned.
b) 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 6 South Part of Lot 19 (Medonte)
Township of Oro-Medonte, 2021-ZBA-13 (Fleming) [Refer to Item 7a) and Item 5a)
01 05 2022 Council Agenda].
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the meeting 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 Angela Fleming.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated December 7, 2021.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Angela Fleming, 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 meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2021-188, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2021-A-76, Julia
Masalova, 2239 Lakeshore Road East.
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the hearing to order and explained the public hearing is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Julia Masalova.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated December 10, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated December 13, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 16, 2021; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated
December 17, 2021; Susan Cowie dated January 2, 2022 (2); Cindy Snow and Mark
Rafuse dated January 3, 2022; John Trelour, Jean Grolisky, Penny Trelour, Susan
Cowie, William and Susan Melbourne dated December 29, 2021; Cindy Snow dated
January 5, 2022; William and Susan Melbourne dated December 16, 2021 and January
5, 2022.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Julia Masalova, applicant, was present.
The following provided public comments:
Cindy Snow provided comments with respect to the size of lots and the size of the
decks, privacy with the two decks overlooking her lot, noise, applicable permits, and
posting of the public sign concerns, feels application is not minor, application should be
deferred as it was not public and potential short term rental (STR) rental concerns.
Mark Rafuse provided comments that the minor variance application with the by-law
dimension sizes and with the reductions at both sides, he does not feel the application
is minor.
John Treloar provided comments he is in agreement with what the neighbours
submitted and provided. The application did not specifically mention a second story to
the addition and changes to the boathouse. The dimensions and text on the site plans
are minuscule and not legible and therefore hard to fully understand what is proposed.
The size of the proposed application on the lot is not minor and not in keeping with the
character of rural landscape, application could negatively impact the value of
surrounding properties and, if possible, he would like to see Committee's comments
regarding their concerns that were submitted in writing on the Notice of Decision.
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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. DSC220105-3
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended that Minor Variance Application 2021-A-76 by Julia Masalova
specifically to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling addition with a
reduced front yard setback to 4.23 metres (13.87 feet) and a reduced interior side yard
setback to 1.27 metres (4.16 feet) on lands municipally known as 2239 Lakeshore Road
East be deferred to ensure posting of public hearing notification sign in accordance with
Planning Act requirements is satisfied.
Carried.
b) DS2021-191, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application
2021-A-79, Douglas & Katherine Humphries, 7 Oak Place (Big Cedar Estates).
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the hearing to order and explained the public hearing is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Douglas & Katherine Humphries.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 13, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated December 13, 2021; Huron-Wendat Nation dated December 16,
2021; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated December 20, 2021.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Doug Humphries, 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 meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned
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Motion No. DSC220105-4
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-191, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-79, Douglas & Katherine Humphries, 7 Oak Place (Big Cedar
Estates) be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-79 by Douglas & Katherine Humphries,
specifically for permission to permit a covered porch in the Environmental Protection
Zone on the lands municipally known as 7 Oak Place, Township of Oro-Medonte,
be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-191.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature
Carried.
Motion No. DSC220105-5
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended that, further to Minor Variance Application 2021-A-79, the applicant
be reimbursed for Minor Variance Application 2021-A-79 in the amount of $700.00.
Carried.
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c) DS2021-190, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2021-A-80, Peter & Shirley Shelswell, Concession 7 Part Lots 26 and 27 Reference Plan
51 R6384 Part 2 (Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte.
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the hearing to order and explained the public hearing is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Peter & Shirley Shelswell.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated December 10, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Building Division dated December 16, 2021; Severn Sound Environmental Association
dated December 16, 2021; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated
December 17, 2021.
Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Peter and Dave Shellswell, 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 meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC220105-6
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-190, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-80, Peter & Shirley Shelswell, Concession 7 Part Lots 26 and 27
Reference Plan 51 R6384 Part 2 (Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-80 by Shirley & Peter Shelswell, specifically
for permission to recognize the existing detached accessory buildings with an
increased floor area of 169.4 square metres (1,824.0 square feet) (building 1) and
an increased floor area of 156.1 square metres (1,680.0 square feet) (building 2), a
reduced setback of 0 metres (0 feet) from the Environmental Protection Zone, a
reduced setback of 22.9 metres (75.0 feet) from the top of bank of the watercourse,
to recognize the existing detached accessory buildings that are partially located in
the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone and to recognize that the existing detached
accessory buildings are to be located on the subject lands prior to the construction
of a single detached dwelling, on lands known as Concession 7 Part Lots 26 and 27
Reference Plan 51 R6384 Part 2 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-190.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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d) DS2021-192, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application
2021-A-81, Elissa & Ian Balfour, 12 Country Club Lane.
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the hearing to order and explained the public hearing is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Elissa & Ian Balfour.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Environmental
Services dated December 14, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated December 14, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated December 14, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
December 17, 2021; Elissa Balfour dated January 5, 2022.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Elissa Balfour, 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 meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC220105-7
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-192, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application
2021-A-81, Elissa & Ian Balfour, 12 Country Club Lane be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-81 by Elissa & Ian Balfour, specifically to
permit an addition for an accessory apartment dwelling unit with a floor area of
102.2 square metres (1,100 square feet), for a property located at 12 Country Club
Lane, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-192.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor DeSousa
Councillor DeSousa Yea
Councillor Greenlaw Yea
Deputy Mayor Hough Yea
Councillor Keane Yea
Councillor Scott Yea
Councillor Veitch Yea
Mayor H.S. Hughes Yea
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e) DS2021-193, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor Variance
Application 2021-A-82, Ashley & Ryan McKnight, 69 Moon Point Drive.
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the hearing to order and explained the public hearing is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Ashley & Ryan McKnight.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated December 14, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated December 14, 2021; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated December 17, 2021; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated
December 17, 2021.
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Ryan McKnight, 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 meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC220105-8
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-193, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor
Variance Application 2021-A-82, Ashley & Ryan McKnight, 69 Moon Point Drive be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-82 by Ashley & Ryan McKnight, specifically
for permission to expand a non -complying building and to construct additions to the
existing dwelling for the purposes of an attached garage and increased living space,
to be located 11.2 metres (36.7 feet) from the top of bank of a watercourse, be
approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-193.
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) DS2021-187, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Zoning By -Law Amendment Application 2021-
ZBA-13, Angela Fleming, Concession 6, South Part Lot 19 (Medonte) Township of Oro-
Medonte [Refer to Item 5a) 01 05 2022 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC220105-9
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That DS2021-187, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Zoning By -Law Amendment
Application 2021-ZBA-13, Angela Fleming, Concession 6, South Part Lot 19
(Medonte) Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2021-ZBA-13 by Angela Fleming,
specifically to rezone a portion of the subject lands from Environmental Protection
(EP) to Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) to accurately reflect the presence/absence of
drainage, wetland and woodland features that exist on the property on the lands
located at Concession 6, South Part Lot 19, (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte
be approved.
3. That reimbursement to the applicant, in the amount of the application fee as per the
Fees and Charges By-law, be approved as no Zoning By-law Amendment
application fee is required to adjust the boundary of the Environmental Protection
Zone on a parcel of land where the adjustments are supported by the Conservation
Authority.
4. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
5. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Deputy
CAO/Director, Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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8. Communications
a) Correspondence dated December 20, 2021 from Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director,
Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition re: Simcoe County's Growth Plan Natural Heritage
System Map.
The Committee consented to allow Claire Malcolmson to provide additional comments.
Motion No. DSC220105-10
Moved by Scott, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
1. That the correspondence dated December 20, 2021 from Claire Malcolmson,
Executive Director, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition re: Simcoe County's Growth
Plan Natural Heritage System Map be received.
2. That, further to Motion No. C211208-10, at the December 8, 2021 Council meeting,
staff review the December 20, 2021 correspondence and confirm if additional
comments are required to be submitted to the County of Simcoe.
Unanimously Carried.
9. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
10.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC220105-11
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:36 p.m.
Carried.
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