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The Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark
Councillor Robert Young
Regrets: Councillor Richard Schell
Staff George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services; Andy
Present: Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services; Catherine McCarroll, Senior
Planner, Danielle Waters, Planner; Janette Teeter, Supervisor/Clerk's
Services/Deputy Clerk; Patrick Howse, Information Technology
Technician (IT)
All Committee and staff participated via Zoom platform.
1. Opening of Meeting:
Deputy Mayor Lavoie assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the
meeting to order. He then read the Township's land acknowledgement.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional
land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the
Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [0-jib-we]
and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires
Confederacy. It continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including
the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land,
specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the
Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect
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and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history
and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us
together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are
all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can
move forward together towards Reconciliation.
2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. DSC231206-1
Moved by Young, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 be received and approved.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Approval of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 1,
2023.
Motion No. DSC231206-2
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 be received and approved as printed
and circulated.
Carried.
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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 5 Part West 1/2 Lot 11;51 R18407 Part 3
(Medonte), 2023-ZBA-14 (Sare).
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Alfred and Barbara Sare.
The following correspondence was received: Hiawatha First Nation dated November
17, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 20, 2023;
Enbridge dated November 29, 2023.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application.
A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Pam Consoli, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned.
7. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
a) DS2023-087, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-ZBA-14,
Alfred and Barbara Sare Concession 5 Part West 1/2 Lot 11; 51R18407 Part 3
(Medonte) [Refer to Item 5a) 12 06 2023 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC231206-3
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-087, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-
ZBA-14, Alfred and Barbara Sare Concession 5 Part West 1/2 Lot 11; 51R18407
Part 3 (Medonte) be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2023-ZBA-14 by Alfred and Barbara
Sare, specifically to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural Rural Exception 96
(A/RU*96) Zone to Agricultural/Rural Exception 350 (A/RU*350) Zone on the lands
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located at Concession 5 Part West 1/2 Lot 11; 51R18407 Part 3 (Medonte),
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 Interim
Director, Development Services' signature.
Carried.
b) DS2023-099, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Planning Division
Activity Summary (Development Applications, Planning, GIS, and Heritage Committee
Projects) September 2022 - December 2023.
Motion No. DSC231206-4
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Young
It is recommended that DS2023-099, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re:
Planning Division Activity Summary (Development Applications, Planning, GIS, and
Heritage Committee Projects) September 2022 - December 2023 be received for
information purposes and posted on the Township's website.
Carried.
c) DS2023-098, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2023-B-02,
Sherry & Donald Hubbert, 404 Ridge Road East.
Motion No. DSC231206-5
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-098, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent Application
2023-B-02, Sherry & Donald Hubbert, 404 Ridge Road East be received and
adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2023-B-02 by Sherry & Donald Hubbert, to permit a
boundary adjustment having a lot frontage of approximately 65.0 metres (213.3
feet), a lot depth of approximately 152.0 metres (498.7 feet) and an area of
approximately 1.0 hectares (2.5 acres) to be added to the property located at 400
Ridge Road East, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions
as outlined in DS2023-098.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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5. Public Meetings:
b) Public Meeting/Public Hearing: 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 7
Part Lot 20 (Oro), 2023-ZBA-15 (Farova Investments Ltd.) and Consent Application,
Notice of Public Hearing, Concession 7, Part Lot 20 (Oro), 2023-B-14 & 2023-B-15,
Farova Investment Ltd.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Fabian Papa.
The following correspondence was received: Ministry of Transportation dated
November 14, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated November
14, 2023; Enbridge dated November 16, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated November 23, 2023; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated
December 4, 2023; Scotty's Excavator Service dated December 5, 2023.
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Opani Mudalige, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present. Fabian Papa, applicant,
was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2023-094, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-48,
Mickeal & Elizabeth LeDuc, 4748 Line 6 North.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Mickeal & Elizabeth LeDuc.
The following correspondence was received: Hiawatha First Nation dated November
10, 2023; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated November 15, 2023;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 23, 2023.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application.
A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Mickeal LeDuc, applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC231206-6
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-094, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-
48, Mickeal & Elizabeth LeDuc, 4748 Line 6 North be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-48 by Mickeal & Elizabeth LeDuc
specifically for permission to construct an addition to the existing single detached
dwelling for the purposes of creating an accessory apartment unit with an increased
floor area of 109.25 sq.m. (1,176.0 sq.ft.) on lands municipally known as 4748 Line
6 North, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-094.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2023-095, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-49, James
Colville and David St. Amand, 17 Glacier Crescent.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 David St Amand.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated November 10, 2023; Hiawatha First Nation dated November 10, 2023;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 23, 2023.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application.
A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
James Brett Colville, applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC231206-7
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-095, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-
49, James Colville and David St. Amand, 17 Glacier Crescent be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-49 by James Colville and David St. Amand,
specifically for permission to permit a detached accessory building with an increase
in floor area to 129.3 sq.m. (1,392.0 sq.ft.) on the lands municipally known as 17
Glacier Crescent, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions
as outlined in DS2023-095.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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c) DS2023-100, George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services re: Minor
Variance Application 2023-A-50, Liana Di Marco and Gino Rovazzi, 17 Pine Ridge Trail.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Liana Di Marco.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated November 10, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Environmental Services
Division dated November 17, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
November 23, 2023.
George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services, explained the purpose
and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Liana Di Marco, applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC231206-8
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-100, George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services
re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-50, Lina Di Marco and Gino Rovazzi, 17 Pine
Ridge Trail be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-50 submitted by Liana Di Marco and Gino
Rovazzi specifically for permission to create a basement apartment dwelling unit in
a single detached dwelling of approximately 177.1 square metres (1,906 square
feet) in size on lands municipally known as 17 Pine Ridge Trail, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-100.
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) DS2023-101, George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services re: Minor
Variance Application 2023-A-51, Edward Loveless, 323 Scarlett Line.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Edward Loveless.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated November 16, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
November 23, 2023.
George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services, explained the purpose
and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Edward Loveless, applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC231206-9
Moved by Young, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-101, George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services
re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-51, Edward Loveless, 323 Scarlett Line be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-51 submitted by Edward Loveless
specifically for permission to create a basement apartment dwelling unit in a single
detached dwelling of approximately 135 square metres (1,453.2 square feet) in size
on lands municipally known as 323 Scarlett Line, Township of Oro-Medonte, be
approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-101.
3. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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e) DS2023-096, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application, 2023-A-53, Derek
and Egle Vair, 11 Pemberton Lane.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Derek Vair.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated November 20, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
November 23, 2023; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated November 29,
2023; Christopher Guest dated November 22, 2023; Joseph Khunaysir dated November
23, 2023; Sara and Harold Springer dated December 4, 2023.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application.
A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Andrew Deane, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC231206-10
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-096, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application, 2023-
A-53, Derek and Egle Vair, 11 Pemberton Lane be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-53 by Derek and Egle Vair specifically for
permission to construct a single detached dwelling with a reduced setback to the
average high water mark of Lake Simcoe, reduced setback from slope, reduced
setback from a watercourse, reduced exterior and interior side yard on the lands
municipally known as 11 Pemberton Lane, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved
subject to the conditions outlined in DS2023-096.
3. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's
decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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f) Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Application 2023-B-16 by
Bruce North - 10 Line 12 North.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Bruce North.
The following correspondence was received: Ministry of Transportation dated
November 14 and 23, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated
November 14, 2023; Enbridge dated November 16, 2023; Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority dated November 21, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated November 23, 2023; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated
November 28, 2023.
Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Lauren Arsenault, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC231206-11
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That the information presented by Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services
re: Consent Application 2023-B-16 by Bruce North - 10 Line 12 North be received.
2. That Consent Application 2023-B-16 by Bruce North - 10 Line 12 North be deferred
at the request of the applicant.
Carried.
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g) DS2023-102, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Application
2023-B-17 by 2520309 Ontario Inc. (Bruce North), 159 Line 11 North.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Bruce North.
The following correspondence was received: Ministry of Transportation dated
November 14, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated November
14, 2023; Enbridge dated November 16, 2023; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority dated November 21, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
November 23, 2023; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated November 28,
2023.
Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Lauren Arsenault, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC231206-12
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-102, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent
Application 2023-B-17 by 2520309 Ontario Inc. (Bruce North), 159 Line 11 North be
received and adopted.
2. That Development Services Committee grant provisional consent to Consent
Application 2023-B-17 by 2520309 Ontario Inc. (Bruce North), pertaining to lands
located at 159 Line 11 North, Township of Oro-Medonte, to create a new lot having
a lot area of approximately 0.5 hectares (1.2 acres) and a lot frontage of
approximately 48.0 metres (157.4 feet) containing a dwelling that is surplus to the
applicant's consolidated farm operation, subject to the conditions as outlined in
DS2023-102.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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h) DS2023-093, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2023-B-19,
Danielle Devitt, Joran Johannessen, Nicholas Johannessen & Jennifer Johannessen, 4662
Line 6 North.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie 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 Danielle Devitt, Joran, Nicholas and Jennifer Johannessen.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated November 10, 2023; Hiawatha First Nation dated November 10, 2023;
Enbridge dated November 15, 2023; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
November 21, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 23,
2023; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated November 29, 2023.
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Danielle Devitt, applicant, was present. Catherine Devitt, applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during this
hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC231206-13
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-093, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2023-
E-19, Danielle Devitt, Joran Johannessen, Nicholas Johannessen & Jennifer
Johannessen, 4662 Line 6 North be received and adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2023-B-19 by Danielle Devitt, Joran Johannessen, Nicholas
Johannessen & Jennifer Johannessen, to create an agricultural lot on the lands,
consisting of a severed parcel having an area of approximately 46.1 hectares (113.9
acres) and a frontage of approximately 308.0 metres (1,010.5 feet) on Line 5 North and
a frontage of 126.0 metres (413.4 feet) on Line 6 North and a retained parcel having a
lot area of approximately 40.5 hectares (100.1 acres) and a frontage of approximately
535.0 metres (1,755.2 feet) on Line 6 North, be approved subject to the conditions as
outlined in DS2023-093, as amended, to.
3. That Consent Application 2023-B 20 by Danielle Devitt, Joran Johannessen, Nicholas
Johannessen and Jennifer Johannessen be deferred at the request of the applicants.
4. That the applicant be advised of Development Services Committee's decision under the
Secretary Treasurer's signature.
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8. Next Meeting Date:
To Be Confirmed.
O. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC231206-14
Moved by Young, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:32 p.m.
Carried.
Carried.
Chair, Deputy ayor, Peter voie Manager, Planning` Services; Secretary -
Treasurer, Andy Karaiskakis
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