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Wednesday, March 2, 2022 5:31 p.m.
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
Staff Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Catherine
Present: 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.
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. DSC220302-1
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday March 2, 2022 be received and approved.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
Carried.
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4. Approval of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 2,
2022.
Motion No. DSC220302-2
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 be received and approved as printed
and circulated.
Carried.
5. Public Meetings:
a) Notice of Receipt of Complete Applications; Notice of Particulars and Public Access;
Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law of the Township of Oro-Medonte, Concession 1 East Part Lot 9 (Orillia),
municipally known as 554 Line 15 North, 2021-OPA-01 & 2021-ZBA-14 (French
Properties Limited).
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 French Properties Limited.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 3, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated February 7, 2022; County of Simcoe, Planning Department
dated February 25, 2022; County of Simcoe, Transportation and Engineering dated May
12, 2020; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated March 2, 2022.
Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Jamie Robinson, MHBC Planning, on behalf of the applicant, was present. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented.
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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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 8, Part East Part Lot 17, RP 51 R-15953
Part 1 (Oro) and municipally known as 560 Line 8 North, 2022-ZBA-01 (Lucas)
[Refer to Item 7c); and Items 5a) and 5b) 03 02 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 Brenda Lucas
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 8, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated February 8, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated February 10, 2022; Enbridge Gas Inc. dated February 19, 2022.
Danielle Waters, Planner, 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 meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned.
Item 7b) was dealt with at this time.
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7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
b) DS2022-025, Danielle Waters, Planner re: 2022-ZBA-01, Brenda Lucas, Temporary Use
By-law, Garden Suite (Granny Flat), 560 Line 8 North [Refer to Items 5a) and 5b) 03 02
2022 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC220302-3
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1 That DS2022-025, Danielle Waters, Planner re: 2022-ZBA-01, Brenda Lucas,
Temporary Use By-law, Garden Suite (Granny Flat), 560 Line 8 North be received
and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2022-ZBA-01 by Brenda Lucas,
specifically to permit a Garden Suite for the lands known as 560 Line 8 North for a
period of three (3) years, be approved.
3. That the appropriate by-laws to adopt a Temporary Use By-law and to execute an
agreement for the lands known as 560 Line 8 North, Township of Oro-Medonte, for
the purposes of a Garden Suite for a period of three (3) years 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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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2022-026, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-02,
Angela Fleming, Concession 6, South Part Lot 19 (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 Angela Fleming.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada dated February 10, 2022;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated February 10,
2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated February 10, 2022;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated February 14, 2022; County of
Simcoe, Planning Department dated February 23, 2022; Carolyn Milne dated February
27, 2022; Larry McGeachan and Sherry Hutchinson dated February 28, 2022;
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated March 2, 2022.
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 hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC220302-4
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Veitch
It is recommended
1. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-02, Angela Fleming, Concession 6, South
Part Lot 19 (Medonte) be deferred to allow the applicant time to address the
concerns from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA).
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) DS2022-021, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor Variance
Application 2022-A-04, Nigel and Carol Squirrell, 2814 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 Nigel and Carol Squirrel.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada dated February 10, 2022;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated February 10 and
18, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated February 10 and 22,
2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated February 14 and 22, 2022;
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated February 18, 2022; Rita Kovacs
dated February 22, 2022.
Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Nigel Squirrell, 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. DSC220302-5
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended
1. That DS2022-021, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Minor
Variance Application 2022-A-04, Nigel and Carol Squirrell, 2814 Lakeshore Road
East be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-04 by Nigel & Carol Squirrell, specifically for
permission to build a detached garage in the rear yard with a maximum height of
6.13 metres (4.5 metres permitted), a maximum floor area of 96.5 m2 (70 m2
permitted), a maximum lot coverage of 6 percent (5% permitted) and a minimum
interior side yard setback of 1.52 metres (2.0 metres required) be approved subject
to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-021.
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) DS2022-027, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-05,
Halina Krzywucka, 111 Robinson Street.
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 Halina Krywucka.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada dated February 10, 2022;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated February 10,
2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated February 10, 2022; John
and Hanna Iwaniura dated February 10, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated February 14, 2022; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated
February 18, 2022
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Mirka Kulesza, on behalf of 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. DSC220302-6
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2022-027, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-
05, Halina Krzywucka, 111 Robinson Street be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-05 by Halina Krzywucka specifically to
permit the construction of a single detached dwelling with a reduced interior side
yard setback to 2.0 metres (6.5 feet), a deck setback from the average high water
mark of 18.12 metres (59.44 feet) and a driveway setback of 1.80 metres (5.9 feet)
on lands municipally known as 111 Robinson Street, be approved, subject to the
conditions as outlined in DS2022-027.
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) DS2022-020, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2022-B-03 and
Minor Variance Application 2022-A-06 by Corinne and David Nesbitt Concession 4 Part Lot
1 Concession 5 Part Lot 1 Part Road Allowance Reference Plan 51 R37085 Part 2 (Oro).
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 Corrine and David Nesbitt.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 10, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
February 14, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated
February 14, 2022; Bell Canada dated February 15, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Environmental Services dated February 15, 2022; County of Simcoe, Planning Department
dated February 22, 2022; Ray Gingras dated March 2, 2022.
Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
David Nesbitt, 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. DSC220302-7
Moved by Scott, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
1. That DS2022-020, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Consent Application 2022-B-
03 and Minor Variance Application 2022-A-06 by Corrine and David Nesbitt Concession
4, Pt Lot 1, Concession 5, Pt Lot 1, Pt Road Allowance Reference Plan 51 R37085, Part
2 (Oro) be received and adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2022-B-03 by Corinne and David Nesbitt, to create a
residential lot on lands legally described as Concession 4, Part Lot 1 and Concession 5,
Part Lot 1 Part Road Allowance Reference Plan 51 R37085 Part 2 (Oro), Township of
Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-020.
3. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-06 by Corinne & David Nesbitt, specifically to
permit a severed lot with a minimum lot area of 0.23 hectares (0.56 acres) and a
minimum lot frontage of 24.5 metres (80.4 feet), and a retained lot with a minimum lot
area of 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres) and a minimum lot frontage of 24.92 metres (81.8 feet)
on lands legally described as Concession 4, Part Lot 1 and Concession 5, Part Lot 1
Part Road Allowance Reference Plan 51 R37085 Part 2 (Oro), Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-020.
4. That the applicant be advised of Development Services Committee's decision under the
Secretary Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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e) DS2022-028, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-07,
Craig McKay and Wendy Smith, 99 Eight Mile Point Road.
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 Craig McKay and Wendy Smith.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 11, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated February 15, 2022; Bell Canada dated February 16, 2022; Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated February 18, 2022.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Justin Sherry, on behalf of the applicant, was present. Craig McKay, 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. DSC220302-8
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended
1. That DS2022-028, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-
07, Craig McKay and Wendy Smith, 99 Eight Mile Point Road be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-07 by Craig McKay and Wendy Smith
specifically to permit the construction of a boathouse with a height of 5.75 metres
(18.86 feet) with a footprint of 68.9 square metres (741.3 square feet) and a
deck/concrete apron having a footprint of 72.9 square metres (784.6 square feet),
on lands municipally known as 99 Eight Mile Point Road, be approved, subject to
the conditions as outlined in DS2022-028.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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f) DS2022-022, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Consent
Application 2022-B-02, Gordon and Ruth Mitchell, 6171 Line 2 North.
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 Gordon and Ruth Mitchell.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 10, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated February 10, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated February 14, 2022; Bell Canada dated February 16, 2022; County of
Simcoe, Planning Department dated February 22, 2022.
Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Dan Brewer, 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. DSC220302-9
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1 That DS2022-022, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Consent
Application 2022-B-02, Gordon and Ruth Mitchell, 6171 Line 2 North be received
and adopted.
2. That the Development Services Committee deny Application 2022-B-02 being a
proposed consent to convey a parcel having an area of 0.4 hectares (1 acre) from
the 6171 Line 2 North while retaining the existing single detached dwelling and
accessory structures on retained lands of 1.14 hectares (2.81 acres), for the
reasons that the application is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement
2020, does not conform to the Growth Plan 2020, does not conform to the Official
Plans for the Township of Oro-Medonte and the County of Simcoe, and does not
satisfy Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13.
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) DS2022-023, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Consent
Application 2022-B-05, Nicole Reynolds, 4075 Line 8 North.
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 Nicole Reynolds.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated February 10, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated February 11, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division dated February 14, 2022; Bell Canada dated February 15, 2022; Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority dated February 15, 2022; County of Simcoe, Planning
Department dated February 23, 2022.
Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Donna Reynolds, 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. DSC220302-10
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended
1. That DS2022-023, Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant re: Consent
Application 2022-B-05, Nicole Reynolds, 4075 Line 8 North be received and
adopted.
2. That the Development Services Committee defer Application 2022-B-05 being a
boundary adjustment to convey a parcel having an area of 3.1 hectares (7.7 acres)
from 4075 Line 8 North, to be added to the adjacent parcel at 4065 Line 8 North,
while retaining the existing single detached dwelling and accessory structure on
retained lands of 0.46 hectares (1.13 acres). The purpose of this deferral would be
to allow the Applicant to provide the detailed site plan of the retained lot requested
by the Township Building Department that includes the building locations, well
location, septic location and driveway location.
3. That the applicant 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) DS2022-005, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-
ZBA-12 (Stan & Lorene Casiez), 2937 Ridge Road West Township of Oro-Medonte
[Refer to Item 5d) 03 02 2022 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC220302-11
Moved by Keane, Seconded by DeSousa
It is recommended
1 That DS2022-005, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law
Amendment 2021-ZBA-12 (Stan & Lorene Casiez), 2937 Ridge Road West
Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2021-ZBA-12, that would rezone a
portion of the lands from the Shoreline Residential Exception 134 (SR*134) and
Agricultural/Rural Exception 134 (A/RU*134) zones to the Shoreline Residential
Exception 142 (SR*142) and Agricultural/Rural Exception 142 (A/RU*142) zones,
be approved.
3. That Minor Variance Decision 2011-A-20 be null and void.
4. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
5. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
c) DS2022-029, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Request for Temporary Trailer at 69 Moon
Point Drive by Ashley and Ryan McKnight [Refer to Item 5c) 03 02 2022 Council
Agenda].
Motion No. DSC220302-12
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1 That DS2022-029, Danielle Waters, Planner re: DS2022-029, Danielle Waters,
Planner re: Request for Temporary Trailer at 69 Moon Point Drive by Ashley and
Ryan McKnight be received and adopted.
2. That Committee authorizes the request of Ashley and Ryan McKnight, to temporarily
reside in a trailer on the property at 69 Moon Point Drive, which is to be removed
after the completion of their renovation to a maximum of six (6) months from the
time of issuance of the building permit.
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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d) DS2022-032, Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: City of
Orillia MCR and Land Needs Assessment Update.
Motion No. DSC220302-13
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Scott
It is recommended
1. That DS2022-032, Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re:
City of Orillia MCR and Land Needs Assessment Update be received and adopted.
2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte support the City of Orillia's extension request.
3. That a letter of support for the City's extension to July 1, 2024 be sent to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, under the Mayor's signature.
4. That the City of Orillia, the Township of Severn, and the County of Simcoe be
advised of the Committee's decision under the Deputy CAO/Director, Development
Services' signature.
8. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
Carried.
9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC220302-14
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Keane
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:34 p.m.
Carried.
An audio file is available through the Township's website.
yor H.S Hughe, , Chair
,
Andria Leigh, Director, DeiVelopment Services
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