01 17 2024 Development Services Committee MinutesThe Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
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Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson (left at 7:03 p.m. during item 6d)
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark
Councillor Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young
5:30 p.m.
Staff Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; Catherine McCarroll,
Present: Senior Planner; George Vadeboncoeur, Planner, Michael Barton,
Township Planning Consultant; Janette Teeter, Supervisor/Clerk's
Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, 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
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
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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. DSC240117-1
Moved by Young, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 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, December 6,
2023.
Motion No. DSC240117-2
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 be received and approved as printed
and circulated.
Carried.
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5. Public Meetings:
a) 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, 945 Line 12
North and are described as Concession 13, West Part Lot 13 (Oro), 2023-ZBA-16
(Langman and Consent Application, Notice of Public Hearing, Concession 13, West
Part Lot 13 (Oro), 2023-B-18 (Langman).
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 Peter Langman.
The following correspondence was received: Enbridge Gas dated December 20, 2023;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated January 4, 2024; Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority dated January 8, 2024; County of Simcoe, Planning
Department dated January 10, 2024.
Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Curtis Shelswell, 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.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2024-008, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, re: Minor Variance Application 2023-
A-52, Rosalie Dawson & Shayne Pierce, 169 Shoreline Drive.
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 Rosalie Dawson and Shayne Pierce.
The following correspondence was received: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority dated January 10, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
January 10, 2024.
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Rosalie Dawson, 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 written correspondence was received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC240117-3
Moved by Young, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-008, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, re: Minor Variance
Application 2023-A-52, Rosalie Dawson & Shayne Pierce, 169 Shoreline Drive be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-52 by Rosalie Dawson & Shayne Pierce
specifically for permission to build a detached accessory building (garage) with an
increase in height of 4.9 metres (16.0 feet) and an increase in floor area of 165.6
square metres (1,783.0 square feet) and build a 37.3 square metres (401.3 square
feet) addition to the existing non -complying single detached dwelling located within
the required 20.0 metres (65.6 feet) setback from the average high water mark of
Lake Simcoe, on lands municipally known as 169 Shoreline Drive, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be deferred to provide the applicants the opportunity to address Planning
and Building Staffs comments.
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) DS2024-009, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, re: Minor Variance Application 2023-
A-54, Miroslawa & Stefan Merena, 77 Shoreline Drive.
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 Stefan and Miroslawa Merena.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Department dated January 3, 2024; Hiawatha First Nation dated January 3, 2024; Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated January 9, 2024; Township of Oro-
Medonte, Building Division dated January 16, 2024.
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Orest Stoyanovskyy, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present.
The following public comments were provided:
Justin Bregg provided concerns regarding the size and volume of the garage (taller than
a two storey home) which lends to be occupied as a suite, occupancy concerns, septic
location and overload concerns, increase of noise and drainage concerns with the
removal of trees, further removal of trees will continue to impact properties and
everyone's interest when the property is adjacent to Lake Simcoe.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no written
correspondence was received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC240117-4
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-009, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, re: Minor Variance
Application 2023-A-54, Miroslawa & Stefan Merena, 77 Shoreline Drive be received
and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-54 by Miroslawa & Stefan Merena
specifically for permission to build a detached accessory building (garage) with an
increase in height of 7.0 metres (23.0 feet) and increase in floor area of 198.4
square metres (2,136.0 square feet), on lands municipally known as 77 Shoreline
Drive, Township of Oro-Medonte, be deferred to provide the applicants the
opportunity to address Planning Staffs comments.
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) DS2024-010, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, re: Minor Variance
Application 2023-A-55, Brenda Houben, 2024 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 Brenda and Gareth Houben.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Department dated January 2, 2024; Hiawatha First Nation dated January 3, 2024;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated January 4, 2024; Township of Oro-
Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering, dated January 8, 2024; The Huron-
Wendat Nation dated January 17, 2024.
Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Gareth Houben, applicant, was present.
The following public comments were provided:
Brian Pratt provided comments to request that washrooms be temporarily available, as
done previously, due to the distance from the parking lot to the main buildings.
Carl Darby provided similar comments to ensure sanitary provisions are available.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no written
correspondence was received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC240117-5
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-010, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, re: Consent
Application 2023-A-55, Brenda Houben, 2024 Line 6 North be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-55 by Brenda Houben specifically to permit
an accessory parking lot on lands municipally known as 2024 Line 6 North,
Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in
DS2024-010.
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) DS2024-007, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, re: Consent Application
2023-B-21, Dawn Chapman, 6414 Line 3 North & 5253 Vasey Road.
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 Dawn Chapman.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Department dated January 2, 2024; Enbridge Gas dated January 3, 2024; Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority dated January 4, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Building Division dated January 8, 2024; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated
January 17, 2024.
Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Dawn Chapman, 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 written correspondence was received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC240117-6
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Young
It is recommended that Consent Application 2023-B21, Dawn Chapman, 6414 Line 3
North & 5253 Vasey Road be deferred to allow the opportunity for the applicant to
discuss additional options available, with Township staff, with respect to the application
and report back.
Carried.
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7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2024-006, Danielle Waters, Planner, re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application
2023-ZBA-13, Heidi Meirovich, 2 Ward Avenue [Refer to Item 5c) 01 17 2024
Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC240117-7
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-006, Danielle Waters, Planner, re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2023-ZBA-13, Heidi Meirovich, 2 Ward Avenue be received and
adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2023-ZBA-13 by Heidi Meirovich with
respect to lands located at 2 Ward Avenue, be approved to rezone lands from
Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone to Shoreline Residential Exception 353 (SR*353)
Zone, for the purpose of changing the use of an existing detached accessory
building into a Sleeping Cabin (bunkie).
3. That the appropriate staff bring forth the By-law for Council consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of Development Services Committee's decision under
the Director, Development Services' signature.
Carried.
b) DS2024-001, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Temporary Trailer Agreement, 880
Warminster Sideroad, Michael Mills [Refer to Item 5a) 01 17 2024 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC240117-8
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-001, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Temporary Trailer Agreement, 880
Warminster Sideroad, Michael Mills be received and adopted.
2. That Committee authorizes the request of Michael Mills, to temporarily reside to a
maximum of twenty-four (24) months from the passing of By-law No. 2024-001, in a
trailer on the property at 880 Warminster Sideroad, and the trailer is to be removed
after the completion of the dwelling.
3. That the appropriate by-law authorizing the temporary agreement be brought
forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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c) DS2024-013, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-
A-33, David Tomingas, 2249 Lakeshore Road East.
Motion No. DSC240117-9
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that Minor Variance Application 2023-A-33, David Tomingas, 2249
Lakeshore Road East be deferred at the request of the applicant.
Carried.
d) DS2024-012, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2023-ZBA-09, Wes Reynolds, 72 Line 9 North [Refer to Item 5d)
01 17 2024 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC240117-10
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-012, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Zoning By-
law Amendment Application 2023-ZBA-09, Wes Reynolds, 72 Line 9 North be
received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2023-ZBA-09 by Wes Reynolds for 72
Line 9 North, that would amend Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as amended, by rezoning
a portion of the subject lands from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the
Agricultural/Rural Exception 351 (A/RU*351) Zone to permit an on -farm diversified
use to occupy a 1.3 hectare (3.2 acre) portion of the subject land, including an
existing 900.0 square metre (9,688.0 square feet) detached building, be approved.
3. That the appropriate staff bring forth the By-law for Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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e) DS2024-014, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor Variance
Application 2022-A-09, Yuling Meng, 1021 Lakeshore Road East.
Motion No. DSC240117-11
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended that Minor Variance Application 2022-A-09, Yuling Meng, 1021
Lakeshore Road East be deferred to a future meeting to allow further discussion with
the applicant with respect to the application.
Carried.
8. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC240117-12
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Young
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:41 p.m.
Chair, Deputayor, Peter Lavoie Deputy Secretary -Treasurer,
Catherine McCarroll
Carried.
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