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10 05 2022 Development Services Committee Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte Development Services Committee Meeting Agenda Electronic Meeting Township of Proud Heritage, Exciting Future Wednesday, October 5, 2022 5:30 p.m. Effective Monday, March 28, 2022, all Township facilities are open to the Public for Customer Service (all meetings to remain virtual) with safety measures in place including social distancing and discretionary masks/face coverings. Residents and business owners are encouraged to continue to utilize online and telephone services for Township related business; and staff continue to be available to provide assistance by telephone or email. Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged. The Township of Oro-Medonte has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for electronic participation at Council meetings during a declared emergency. Protocols have been established to advise how to participate in the public portions of these meetings. Please visit the following links for additional information: • Request for Participation Form • Protocols for Public Participation Council and IDS Committee All electronic Council meetings will be streamed live, where possible, on the Township YouTube Channel. Council Agendas will continue to be published on the Civic Web Meeting Agendas in advance of the meeting date in accordance with the Township's Procedural By-law. The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the organization and for those individuals visiting our organization. The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe, welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff. Page 1. Opening of Meeting: 2. Agenda Approval: Page 1 of 138 a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: 4. Approval of Minutes: 3 - 18 a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 5. Public Meetings: None. 6. Public Hearings: 19 - 46 a) 5:30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52, Irene Zahrebelny, 2 Karpatian Place. 47 - 78 b) 5:40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re-Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53, Randy Langstaff, 419 Line 11 South. 79 - 102 c) 5:50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54, Katherine Mansfield & Derick Underschultz, 29 St. Antoine Crescent. 7. Reports of Municipal Officers: 103 - 138 a) DS2022-124, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Official Plan Review — Adoption of Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan Update [Refer to Item 5a) 10 03 2022 Council Agenda]. 8. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022. 9. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Page 2 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... The Township of Oro-Medonte Development Services Committee ��}}Township of � Minutes r<w4a_ 'Iffle Electronic Meeting Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Wednesday, September 7, 2022 5:31 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, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Derek Witlib, Present: Manager, Planning Services; Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner; Oliver Ward, Planning Student; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician, (IT) All Committee members and staff participated via Zoom platform. 1. Opening of Meeting: Deputy Mayor Hough assumed the Chair at the above-noted time and called the meeting to order. iN 'N 2. Agenda Approval: a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. Motion No. DSC220907-1 Moved by Scott, Seconded by Veitch It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of Wednesday September 7, 2022 be received and approved. Carried. Page 1 of 16 Page 3 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. 4. Approval of Minutes: a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Motion No. DSC220907-2 Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 be received and approved as printed and circulated. Carried. 5. Public Meetings: None. Page 2 of 16 Page 4 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 6. Public Hearings: a) DS2022-116, Oliver Ward, Planning Student re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A- 47, Jennifer & Brent Cameron, 2253 Lakeshore Road East. Deputy Mayor Hough 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 Jennifer & Brent Cameron. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated August 12, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated August 15, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated August 16, 2022; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated August 23, 2022; Enbridge Gas Inc., dated August 24, 2022; Paul Sanderson dated September 2, 2022. Oliver Ward, Planning Student, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Brent Cameron, applicant, was present. IV Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received. 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. DSC220907-3 (Amendment) Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Scott It is recommended that the motion with respect to Minor Variance Application 2022-A-47 be amended to - add "if necessary" in Condition e) after the word verify; - strike "and building permit" in Condition f). Carried. Page 3 of 16 Page 5 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Motion No. DSC220907-4 Moved by Hughes, Seconded by DeSousa It is recommended 1. That DS2022-116, Oliver Ward, Planning Student re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-47, Jennifer & Brent Cameron, 2253 Lakeshore Road East be received and adopted 2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-47 by Jennifer & Brent Cameron, specifically to permit a variance from the required front yard of 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) to 1.83 metres (6.0 feet) to accommodate an existing detached accessory building (shed), on land municipally known as 2253 Lakeshore Road East, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-116, as amended to: - add "if necessary" in Condition e) after the word verify; - strike "and building permit" in Condition f). 3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. Carried as Amended. Page 4 of 16 Page 6 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. b) DS2022-113, Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: Consent Application 2022-B-10, Victor Parsons, 342 Tudhope Blvd. Deputy Mayor Hough 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 Victor Parsons. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Environmental Services dated August 10, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated August 10, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated August 12, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated August 16, 2022. Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. The applicant was not present. or % Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received. ,qMkStaff 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. DSC220907-5 1% "4% — Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Scott It is recommended 0"�X 1. That DS2022-113, Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: Consent Application 2022-B-10, Victor Parsons, 342 Tudhope Blvd.be received and adopted 2. That Consent Application 2022-B-10 by Victor Parsons, to permit the creation of a new residential lot having an area of approximately 0.21 hectares (0.52 acres) and a frontage of approximately 36.5 metres (120 feet) and a retained parcel having a lot area of approximately 0.49 hectares (1.21 acres) and a frontage of approximately 83.8 metres (275.1 feet), be approved, subject to the conditions identified in DS2022-113. 3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 5 of 16 Page 7 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. c) DS2022-117, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application 2022-B-24 and Minor Variance Application 2022-A-48 by Paula Beech & Brian Beatty, Concession 4 Part Lot 1 Concession 5 Part Lot 1 Part Road Allowance Reference Plan 51 R37085 Part 4 (Oro). Deputy Mayor Hough 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 Paula Beech & Brian Beatty. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated August 12, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Environmental Services dated August 15, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated August 15, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated August 16, 2022. Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. The applicant was not present. 41,11,1111b, 'Ne N Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received. 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. DSC220907-6 ,4"% Moved by Keane, Seconded by Greenlaw It is recommended 1% X 1. That DS2022-117, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application 2022-B-24 and Minor Variance Application 2022-A-48 by Paula Beech & Brian Beatty, Concession 4 Part Lot 1 Concession 5 Part Lot 1 Part Road Allowance Reference Plan 51 R37085 Part 4 (Oro) be received and adopted. 2. That Consent Application 2022-B-24 by Paula Beech & Brian Beatty, 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 4 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-117. Page 6 of 16 Page 8 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 3. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-48 by Paula Beech & Brian Beatty, specifically to permit a severed lot with a minimum lot area of 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) and a minimum lot frontage of 21 .19 metres (69.5 feet), a retained lot with a minimum lot area of 1 .42 hectares (3.5 acres) and a minimum lot frontage of 10.86 metres (35.6 feet) and permit the lands conditionally severed through Consent Application 2022-B-13 with a lot area of 0.19 hectares (0.47 acres) and a minimum lot frontage of 32.83 metres (107.7 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 4 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-117. 4. That the applicants be advised of Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary Treasurer's signature. Carried. d) DS2022-120, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application 2021-A-49 and Consent Application 2021-B-29 Revised, 12 West Holdings Inc., 1750 Warminster Sideroad. Deputy Mayor Hough 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 12 West Holdings Inc.. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated August 17, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated August 17, 2022; Enbridge Gas Inc. August 25, 2022; County of Simcoe, Planning Department dated August 29, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated August 30, 2022; Severn Sound Environmental Association dated August 29, 2022. Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Augusto Nalli, applicant, was present. Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received. Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during this hearing. There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned. An alternate draft motion was presented on the screen. Page 7 of 16 Page 9 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Motion No. DSC220907-7 Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Hughes It is recommended: 1. That DS2022-120, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application 2021-A-49 and Consent Application 2021-B-29 Revised, 12 West Holdings Inc., 1750 Warminster Sideroad be received. 2. That Consent Application 2021-B-29 by 12 West Holdings Inc., be revised to permit the creation of a new residential lot (Part 1 on applicant's sketch) having an area of approximately 1560 sq. m (0.385 ac.) and a lot frontage of approximately 27.51 m (90.29 ft.) less any required daylight triangle, on the lands municipally known as 1750 Warminster Sideroad, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the following conditions (as presented on the screen): a) That the applicant signs the Township's Memorandum of Understanding by which the applicants acknowledge the requirements and timing of matters that may include: payment of development charges, payment of cash in lieu of parkland, and water and sanitary servicing, on either the vacant severed or vacant retained parcels; b) That the applicants obtain final approval of all necessary Minor Variances to the satisfaction of the Township of Oro-Medonte; c) That the Applicant transfer to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte ("Township"), in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a road widening, dimensioned to the satisfaction of the Director, Operations and Community Services, along the entire frontage of the severed and the retained lands adjacent to Warminster Sideroad. The Applicant's solicitor shall prepare and submit a draft of the proposed Transfer for review by the Township, together with his/her opinion letter stating that upon registration of the Transfer, the Township will have acquired a good and marketable title thereto, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Further, the Applicant's solicitor shall be responsible to see to the registration of the Transfer and Application under The Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consolidate the road widening with Warminster Sideroad as one Property Identifier Number to the satisfaction of the Township. All costs associated with the preparation and registration of the Transfer and Consolidation Application, including costs relating to surveying, legal fees, and disbursements, agreements, HST, etc. shall be fully borne by the Applicant. d) That the Applicant transfer to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte ("Township"), in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a daylight triangle, dimensioned to the satisfaction of the Director, Operations and Community Services, at the south-west corner of the subject lands, adjacent to Warminster Sideroad. The Applicant's solicitor shall prepare and submit a draft of the proposed Transfer for review by the Township, together with his/her opinion letter stating that upon registration of the Transfer, the Township will have acquired a good and marketable title thereto, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Further, the Applicant's solicitor shall be responsible to see to the Page 8 of 16 Page 10 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. registration of the Transfer and Application under The Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consolidate the daylight triangle with Warminster Sideroad as one Property Identifier Number to the satisfaction of the Township. All costs associated with the preparation and registration of the Transfer and Consolidation Application, including costs relating to surveying, legal fees, and disbursements, agreements, HST, etc. shall be fully borne by the Applicant. e) That the applicant provides, to the satisfaction of the Township's Chief Building Official, a plan showing proposed building and sewage envelope complete with dimensions including separations from any/all surrounding well locations. f) That the applicants pay to the Municipality a fee of$2,000 as a parkland contribution for each residential lot to be created as cash-in-lieu of a parkland contribution pursuant to By-law 2006-50 under the authority of subsection 53(13) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13; g) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte; h) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary-Treasurer which conforms substantially with the application as submitted; i) That the applicants' solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality and for use for the issuance of the certificate of consent; j) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 2, under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, without qualification; and, k) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within two years from the date of the giving of the notice. (Approval shall lapse where the conditions have not been fulfilled within two years of being imposed and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been finalized.) Warning: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above-noted statutory two- year period (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall cause the application to lapse and render this Decision null and void. 3. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-48, by 12 West Holdings Inc., be revised to permit a severed lot (Part 1 on applicant's sketch) having an area of approximately 1560 sq. m (0.385 ac.) and a frontage of approximately 27.51 m (90.29 ft.) less any required daylight triangle, on the lands municipally known as 1750 Warminster Sideroad, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the following conditions (as presented on the screen): a) That, notwithstanding Table B1 (Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Frontage in the Residential One (R1) Zone) of Zoning By-law 97-95, the severed lot shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-Law; and b) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate and Building Permit be obtained from the Township only after the Committee's Minor Variance decision becomes final and binding. 4. That Consent Application 2022-B-25 by 12 West Holdings Inc., be revised to permit the creation of a new residential lot (Part 2 on applicant's sketch) having an area of approximately 1550 sq. m (0.38 ac.) and a lot frontage of approximately 25.51 m (83.69 feet), on the lands municipally known as 1750 Warminster Sideroad, Page 9 of 16 Page 11 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the following conditions (as presented on the screen): a) That the applicant signs the Township's Memorandum of Understanding by which the applicants acknowledge the requirements and timing of matters that may include: payment of development charges, payment of cash in lieu of parkland, and water and sanitary servicing, on either the vacant severed or vacant retained parcels; b) That the applicants obtain final approval of all necessary Minor Variances to the satisfaction of the Township of Oro-Medonte; c) That the Applicant transfer to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte ("Township"), in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, a road widening, dimensioned to the satisfaction of the Director, Operations and Community Services, along the entire frontage of the severed and the retained lands adjacent to Warminster Sideroad. The Applicant's solicitor shall prepare and submit a draft of the proposed Transfer for review by the Township, together with his/her opinion letter stating that upon registration of the Transfer, the Township will have acquired a good and marketable title thereto, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Further, the Applicant's solicitor shall be responsible to see to the registration of the Transfer and Application under The Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consolidate the road widening with Warminster Sideroad as one Property Identifier Number to the satisfaction of the Township. All costs associated with the preparation and registration of the Transfer and Consolidation Application, including costs relating to surveying, legal fees, and disbursements, agreements, HST, etc. shall be fully borne by the Applicant. d) That the applicant provides, to the satisfaction of the Township's Chief Building Official, a plan showing proposed building and sewage envelope complete with dimensions including separations from any/all surrounding well locations. e) That the applicants pay to the Municipality a fee of$2,000 as a parkland contribution for each residential lot to be created as cash-in-lieu of a parkland contribution pursuant to By-law 2006-50 under the authority of subsection 53(13) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13; f) That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro-Medonte; g) That one copy of a Registered Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary-Treasurer which conforms substantially with the application as submitted; h) That the applicants' solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality and for use for the issuance of the certificate of consent; i) That the Certificate of Consent be issued utilizing Form 2, under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, without qualification; and, j) That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within two years from the date of the giving of the notice. (Approval shall lapse where the conditions have not been fulfilled within two years of being imposed and/or two years from the date of the certificate if the transaction has not been finalized.) Warning: Failing to fulfil the conditions within the above-noted statutory two- Page 10 of 16 Page 12 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. year period (Sections 53(41) & 53(43), the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990) shall cause the application to lapse and render this Decision null and void. 5. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-49, by 12 West Holdings Inc., be revised to permit a severed lot (Part 2 on applicant's sketch) having an area of approximately 1550 sq. m (0.38 ac.) and a frontage of approximately 25.51 m (83.69 feet) on the lands municipally known as 1750 Warminster Sideroad, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the following conditions (as presented on the screen): a) That, notwithstanding Table B1 (Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Frontage in the Residential One (R1) Zone) of Zoning By-law 97-95, the severed shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-Law; and b) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate and Building Permit be obtained from the Township only after the Committee's Minor Variance decision becomes final and binding. 6. That the applicant be advised of Committee's decision under the Secretary- Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 11 of 16 Page 13 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. e) DS2022-119, Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: Consent Application 2022-B-26 Saeed Rahbar, Concession 1 , Plan 1 E Pt Lot 15 (Oro) 69 Barrie Terrace. Deputy Mayor Hough 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 Saeed Rahbar. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated August 16, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated August 22, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated August 23, 2022; Enbridge Gas Inc. August 24, 2022; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated September 2, 2022. Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Klaus Jacoby, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present. INIEL ANEW N Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received. h" 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. DSC220907-8 Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa i It is recommended NL 1. That DS2022-119, Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: Consent Application 2022-B-26 Saeed Rahbar, Concession 1 , Plan 1 E Pt Lot 15 (Oro) 69 Barrie Terrace be received and adopted 2. That Consent Application 2022-B-26 by Saeed Rahbar, to permit boundary adjustment(s) that would split 69 Barrie Terrace and merge with the two adjacent properties to the east and west. The severed lands having a lot frontage of approximately 9.91 m (32.51 ft.), an irregular lot depth, and a lot area of approximately 0.059 hectares (0.15 acres) to be added to the property located at 67 Barrie Terrace and the retained lands having a lot frontage of approximately 9.91 m (32.51 ft.), an irregular lot depth, and a lot area of approximately 0.059 hectares (0.15 acres) to be added to the property located at 71 Barrie Terrace, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-119. 3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 12 of 16 Page 14 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. f) DS2022-115, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-50, James Taylor, 4885 Line 6 North. Deputy Mayor Hough 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 James Taylor. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated August 15, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated August 22, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated August 16, 2022. Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Sean Ouellet, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present. Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received. NEL ANEW 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. DSC220907-9 1% Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Hughes It is recommended 1. That DS2022-115, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A- 50, James Taylor, 4885 Line 6 North be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-50 by James Taylor specifically to enlarge a non-conforming use by permitting the construction of a garage addition to an existing single detached dwelling with an interior side yard setback of 1 .5 metres (5.0 feet) on lands municipally known as 4885 Line 6 North, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-115. 3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 13 of 16 Page 15 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. g) DS2022-118, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application 2022-B-27 and Minor Variance Application 2022-A-51 by Roderick Charlton, 3324 Line 4 North. Deputy Mayor Hough 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 Roderick Charlton The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated August 15, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development Engineering dated August 16, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated August 17, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, Environmental Services dated August 17, 2022; Enbridge Gas Inc. dated August 25, 2022. Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Rod Charlton, applicant, was present. 1% ' Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received. 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. DSC220907-10 q% Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw It is recommended 1. That DS2022-118, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Consent Application 2022-B-27 and Minor Variance Application 2022-A-51 by Roderick Charlton, 3324 Line 4 North be received and adopted. 2. That Consent Application 2022-B-27 by Roderick Charlton, to permit the creation of a new residential lot consisting of a severed parcel having an area of approximately 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) and a frontage of approximately 61 .0 m (200.1 ft.) and a retained parcel having a lot area of approximately 0.65 hectares (1 .6 acres) and a frontage of approximately 44.0 m (144.4 ft.), be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-118. 3. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-51 by Roderick Charlton, specifically to permit a severed lot with a minimum lot area of 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) and a minimum lot frontage of 61 .0 metres (200.1 feet), and a retained lot with a minimum lot area of 0.65 hectares (1 .6 acres) and a minimum lot frontage of 44.0 metres (144.4 feet), on lands municipally known as 3324 Line 4 North, Township of Oro- Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-118. 4. That the applicant be advised of Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 14 of 16 Page 16 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 7. Reports of Municipal Officers: a) DS2022-114, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A-30, The Timbersmith Log Construction Ltd., 2245 Horseshoe Valley Road West. Motion No. DSC220907-11 Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch It is recommended 1. That DS2022-114, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2022-A- 30, The Timbersmith Log Construction Ltd., 2245 Horseshoe Valley Road West be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-30 by The Timbersmith Log Construction Ltd. specifically to permit an accessory building with a reduced front yard setback and reduced setback from a railway on lands municipally known as 2245 Horseshoe Valley Road West, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2022-114. 3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. Carried. b) DS2022-121 , Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Planning Division Activity Summary (Development Applications, Planning, GIS, and Heritage Committee Projects) April 2021 - August 2022 [to be brought forward to September 14, 2022 Council Meeting]. 8. Communications: a) Correspondence dated August 18, 2022 from Doug Humphries re: Request for Return of $700.00 Application Fee, Minor Variance Application 2022-A-40, Hand. Motion No. DSC220907-12 Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Scott It is recommended 1 . That the correspondence dated August 18, 2022 from Doug Humphries re: Request for Return of $700.00 Application Fee, Minor Variance Application 2022-A-40, Hand be received. 2. That the request for return of $700.00 Application Fee, Minor Variance Application 2022-A-40, Hand be approved in the amount of $700.00. 3. That the applicant be advised of Committee's decision under the Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services' signature. Carried. Page 15 of 16 Page 17 of 138 4.a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday... Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 9. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 10.Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. DSC220907-13 Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Hughes It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7.55 p.m. Carried. Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough, Chair " Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services Page 16 of 16 Page 18 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... 1 ownship o f Report 0 Proud Heritruge, Exciting Feature Report No. To: Prepared By: DS2022-123 Development Services Catherine McCarroll, Committee Intermediate Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Motion # October 5, 2022 Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 Roll #: Irene Zahrebelny R.M.S. File #: 4346-010-011-13600 2 Karpatian Place D13- Recommendation(s): Requires Action For Information Only It is recommended: 1 . That Report No. DS2022-123 be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 by Irene Zahrebelny, specifically to permit construction of a single detached dwelling with a reduced setback of 15.0 metres (49.2 feet) from the top of bank of the watercourse on lands municipally known as 2 Karpatian Place, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in Report DS2022-123. 3. The conditions are as follows: a) That notwithstanding Section 5.32 of Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, the proposed single detached dwelling shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law; b) That the proposed development 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 applicant satisfy the permits and approvals required from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in accordance with the LSRCA's letter dated September 20, 2022; and, d) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Engineered Lot Grading Plan 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. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. Background: The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Sokil Boulevard and Karpatian Place in the Hawkestone Rural Settlement Area (see Schedule 1). The lot Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 1 of 16 Page 19 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... has an area of 0.15 hectares (0.36 acres) and is currently vacant. Schedule 2 —Aerial Photo illustrates the previous dwelling that was demolished in 2021 . Surrounding land uses consist of similar sized residential lots. The applicant is proposing to construct a single detached dwelling and is requesting relief from the following section of Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended: Section 5.32 — Setback from Watercourses Required. Proposed: 30.0 metres (98.4 feet) 15.0 metres (49.2 feet) The applicant's site plan and elevation drawings are included as Schedules 3 and 4 to this report. Analysis: Provincial Policy Statement (2020) The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of Provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Section 1 .1.4 — Rural Areas is applicable to this application. Specifically, Section 1 .1.4.2 speaks to rural settlement areas being the focus of growth and development. The subject lands are located within the Hawkestone rural settlement area; therefore, Planning Staff is of the opinion that this application is consistent with the Settlement Areas policies of the PPS. Section 2.1 — Natural Heritage, Section 2.2 — Water and Section 3.1 — Natural Hazards are also applicable to this application due to the presence of the watercourse along the west side Sokil Boulevard. It is Planning Staff's opinion that this application is consistent with these sections of the PPS as the proposed dwelling is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on the natural heritage feature. Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe provides a long-term plan to manage growth and protect the natural environment. Section 2.2.1 Managing Growth is applicable to this application and states that growth will be limited in rural settlement areas. This section has been reviewed and Planning Staff are of the opinion that the proposed dwelling conforms to the policies in the Growth Plan as the lands subject to this application are already within an established rural settlement area. Section 4.2.2 — Natural Heritage System is not applicable to this application as the Natural Heritage System policies excludes lands within settlement area boundaries that were approved and in effect as of July 1 , 2017. County Official Plan The property is designated Settlements in Simcoe County's Official Plan. The Settlements designation is the focus of population growth and seeks to develop a Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 2 of 16 Page 20 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... compact urban form that promotes the efficient use of land. In Planning Staff's opinion, the proposed single detached dwelling is consistent with the County's Official Plan as it is a permitted residential use. Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) The subject lands are located within the Lake Simcoe watershed where development is subject to the policies of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) which came into effect in 2009. Planning Staff have reviewed the applicable policies of the LSPP and are of the opinion that the application is consistent with the natural heritage and hazard policies of the LSPP. The subject land is regulated by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA). The LSRCA reviewed the application and indicated that they are satisfied that the proposal is consistent with the natural hazards policies of the Provincial Policy Statement. Based on their review of the submitted information, from a watershed management perspective, they confirmed that the LSRCA has no objection to the proposed minor variance subject to the owner obtaining a LSRCA permit (included as condition (3(d) in the Recommendations section above). The LSRCA's full comments are included as Schedule 5 to this report. Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 Section 3(5) of the Planning Act states that all decisions in respect of the exercise of any authority that affects a planning matter shall be consistent with Provincial Policy Statements and shall conform with or shall not conflict with the Provincial Plans that are in effect on the date of the decision. Section 45(1) of the Planning Act establishes a four-fold test for a minor variance which requires consideration of: (1) whether the variance is minor; (2) whether the variance is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure; (3) whether the general purpose and intent of the zoning by-law is maintained; and (4) whether the general purpose and intent of the Official Plan is maintained. A variance must meet all four of these tests. Planning Staff has reviewed this application against these four tests as follows: Does the variance conform to the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan? The subject lands are designated "Hawkestone Residential Area" in accordance with Schedule "A— Land Use" of the Township's Official Plan. Asper Section C3.3.2.3, permitted uses in the Hawkestone Residential Area designation include residential dwellings. Therefore, the requested variance pertaining to the construction of a single detached dwelling is considered to conform to the Hawkestone Residential Area policies. Section B5.1 .2 — Rivers and Streams seeks to recognize and protect all significant rivers and streams in the Township from development that may have a negative impact on their function. Section B5.1 .2.3 states that a reduction in the minimum 30.0 metres Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 3 of 16 Page 21 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... (98.4 feet) setback from the boundary of the Environmental Protection Zone shall require a minor variance subject to the comments from the appropriate agencies. In this case, there is no EP zone along the watercourse; however, the applicant is requesting a reduced setback from the top of bank of the watercourse. As discussed above, the LSRCA provided comments in support of the requested variance; therefore, Planning Staff is satisfied that the proposed single detached dwelling would conform to the general intent and purpose of the Rivers and Streams policies in the Township's Official Plan. Does the variance conform to the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law? The subject property is zoned Residential One (R1) in the Township's Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended. In accordance with Table Al , a single detached dwelling is permitted in the R1 Zone. The applicant is seeking relief from the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling with a reduced setback from the top of bank of the watercourse from 30.0 (98.4 feet) to 15.0 metres (49.2 feet). The general intent of the Zoning By-law in requiring the minimum setback of 30 metres (98.4 feet) from a watercourse is to ensure that development maintains an adequate distance from potentially sensitive natural features, as well as to protect development from flooding and erosion hazards. The watercourse is located between the paved road of Sokil Boulevard and the exterior side lot line of the subject property. This watercourse has been channelized and straightened and also functions as a roadside ditch. While most roadside ditches are not considered watercourses, this particular ditch has been validated by Township Development Engineering Staff and by LSRCA staff as a watercourse due to its active water flow and its function as a drainage route to Lake Simcoe with an upstream catchment area that encompasses more than just the local subdivision street network. The watercourse runs parallel to the west side of Sokil Boulevard within a residential plan of subdivision. The west side of Sokil Boulevard is fully developed with single detached dwellings which are all located less than 30 metres from the watercourse, and the applicant's proposed dwelling would be similarly positioned. Furthermore, the subject lands previously had a single detached dwelling that was demolished in 2021 ; however, since there is no survey of the original dwelling it is difficult to confirm the location of the proposed dwelling relative to the original dwelling. Based on the above, the development adjacent to this watercourse has been well- established, has existed in this manner with no known concerns or impacts associated with the watercourse, and in Planning Staff's opinion, the applicant's proposed new dwelling will not create any new impacts or concerns. For this reason, Planning Staff is satisfied that the application meets the purpose and intent of the Zoning By-law. Is the variance appropriate for the desirable development of the lot? Planning Staff does not expect the proposed dwelling to stand-out, look out of place or detract from the character of this established residential neighbourhood. Upon site visit, Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 4 of 16 Page 22 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Planning Staff noted mature vegetation along the property's front, rear and exterior side lot lines; therefore, the proposed dwelling will be well screened from surrounding properties and the existing vegetation will serve as a vegetative protection zone to the watercourse. Planning Staff noted that the requested variances are not out of character for the area as there are other property owners along this watercourse that have obtained a variance for a reduced setback from the top of bank of this same watercourse. The owners of 17 Shewchenko Road obtained a variance for a reduced setback of 12.0 metres (39.4 feet) from the top of bank of the watercourse (Minor Variance 2020-A-60), the owners at 15 Shewchenko Road obtained a variance for a reduced setback of 12.0 metres (39.4 feet) from the top of bank of the watercourse (Minor Variance 2020-A-59) and the owners at 2 Hlynka Place obtained a variance for a reduced setback of 11 .6 metres (38.1 feet) from the top of bank of the watercourse (Minor Variance 2020-A-65). Based on the above, Planning Staff are satisfied that the proposed development would be desirable for the appropriate development of the lot. Is the variance minor? The question of the minor nature of the variance relates to its scale and impact. In Planning Staff's opinion, the requested Minor Variance is minor in nature as the proposed development is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on any natural heritage feature and it will not detract from the character and appearance of the residential neighbourhood. As the proposed variance is considered to conform to the general intent of the Official Plan, to meet the general intent of the Zoning By-law, to be appropriate for the desirable development of the lot, and is not anticipated to have an adverse effect on the character of the surrounding area or on the watercourse, the variance is considered to be minor. Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management: Potential financial and legal implications should the decision of the Committee be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Council chooses to defend the Committee's decision. Policies/Legislation: • Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 • County of Simcoe Official Plan • Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan • Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as amended • Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 5 of 16 Page 23 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Corporate Strategic Goals: In 2021, Council adopted the Township's Corporate Strategic Plan 2021-2023. The application is consistent with the following Goal of the Plan: Foster Safe and Inclusive Community Living & Business Growth: Guide growth while protecting the environment, support community events, facilitate utility and infrastructure plans. Consultations: A notice sign was posted on the property and notice of the application was circulated to agencies, Township Departments and to assessed property owners within a 60-metre (200 feet) radius of the lands. As of the preparation of this report, the following comments have been received from Township Departments and external agencies: • Township Development Engineering — No objection. An Engineered Lot Grading plan (ELG) shall be required at the time of Building Permit Application. A review by Operations / Capital re: the Driveway Culvert size and condition may be appropriate. • Township Infrastructure and Capital Projects — No objection. • Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority — See Schedule 5. Attachments: Schedule 1: Location Map Schedule 2: Aerial Photo Schedule 3: Applicant's Site Plan Schedule 4: Elevation Drawings Schedule 5: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority comments dated September 20, 2022. Conclusion: Planning Staff recommends that Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 be approved, specifically to permit construction of a single detached dwelling with a reduced setback of 15.0 metres (49.2 feet) from the top of bank of the watercourse, on the basis that the application is consistent with and conforms to Provincial policies, the County of Simcoe Official Plan, the Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan, meets the four tests of the Planning Act and represents good planning. Respectfully submitted: Catherine McCarroll, RPP Intermediate Planner Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 6 of 16 Page 24 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Approvals: Date: Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services September 28, 2022 Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director Development Services September 28, 2022 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 7 of 16 Page 25 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2O22-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re'... Schedule 1: Location Map - i _. rw Horses h—VN lley.Rd. mad/ '�Ridge.�Ro 16 8 Shewchenko Rd. I 23 21 19 17 15 2 1 9 7 3 14 10 8 6 4 2 12 v 12 i 5 m Karpatian PI. o rn 7 10 7144 16 7 5 3 1 9 8 I 12 10 8 6 4 2 11 6 13 4 Location s� _ rt 4��.. ® Subject Lands Tnumsl z ,�(s] _ _ P f Proud Heritage,Exciting Future �f] 0 loom File Number:2022-A-52 41 1 1 1 1 1 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 8 of 16 Page 26 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Schedule 2: Aerial Photo —VaseyRd.— `j -Moonsmne Rd�A Horseshce•Valley Rd� a _ �' old•Rarrle.Rd�r Shewchenh, c _ a �Nidge�R 9 7 5 1 -9 s2 f� a m Y p� 3 f A ,2 t� �1 F 12 Karpatian PI. r 7 10 .. L 9 8 -dF 11 6 Aerial Photo ® Subject Lands Tnumslripn`f Proud H�erhage,Exciting Future 0 100 m File Number:2022-A-52 N I�i�l Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 9 of 16 Page 27 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re'... Schedule 3: Applicant's Site Plan LOT 91 INA 14 \y y I '* did�} �,�af • Watercourse ,ram � *,FV�� ,.�`. an'�' M'• D ��. F x u y*•4 REGISTERED + ,J PLAN LOT 55 Proposed single detached dwelling Applicants Site Plan =- T�u�rasMp E?� Proud FlrritaQe.,Exciting Fauve File Number: 2022-A-52 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 10 of 16 Page 28 of 138 6.a) 5:30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Schedule 4: Elevation Drawings Front Elevation: m - ORA Rear Elevation: sa.wa.e,w rrors rrae.e.unara.a Applicant's Elevation Drawings To„ h,,��` Proud FlrritaQe.,F`.xcitiRq Fauve File Number 2022-A-52 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 11 of 16 Page 29 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Schedule 4: Elevation Drawings (Continued) Right Elevation: .....................e-....,.............y...:.,...f �,...c,...e ..e.?., - ......................................................... .............i ....... ....... Rom+'�gvarpv `� Left Elevation: a � r Applicant's Elevation Drawings To h' ,f - Proud FlrritaQe.,F`.xcitiRq Fauve File Number 2022-A-52 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 12 of 16 Page 30 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Schedule 5: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority comments dated September 20, 2022 Lake Simcoe Region � conservation authority wwvy.LSRCA-on.ea Sent via e-n,ai1:planning#Doro-medontv.�:t September 20,2022 Municipal File No-:2022-A-52 LSRCA File No-=1fA-158798 Andy Karaiskakis Secretary-Treasurer Development Services,Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro-Medonte,ON LOL 2 EO Dear Mr.Karaiskakis: Re: Application for Minor Variance 2 Karpatian Place Township of Oro-Medonte Owner:Irene ZahrebeIny Thank you for circulating the above-captioned application to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority(-LSRCW)for review and comment. It is our u nd erstanding th at the applicant is proposingto build a new single-family dwelling:and are seeking relief from the following section of the Township's Zoning By-law 97-95,as amended: Sectio n 5.32—Setback from Water Courses Req ui red:3 0.0 metres(98-4feet) Proposed: 15.0 rretres(49.2fvet) -Documents Received and Reviewed by Staff Staff have received and reviewed the following documents subnfitted wfth this application Notice of Public Hearing(dated September 151,2022) Site Drawings(dated July21',2022) + Site Plan(dated July4�,2022) Staff have reviewed this application as per our delegated responsibility from the Province to represent provincial interests regarding natural hazards identified in Section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS, 2020)and as a regulatory authority under Ontario Regulation 179/06- LSRCA has also provided comments as per our MOU with our member municipalities representing matters pertaining to watershed planning, natural heritage and stormwater management. The application has also been 120 6ayvie!w Parkway 1 905.695.1281 Newmarket, Ontario BY 3W3 F 905.853.5881 Member of Conservation Ontario TF 1.800.465.0437 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 13 of 16 Page 31 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Lake Simc��e Region reviewed through our roe as a public body under the Planning Act as per our CA Board approved policies. Recommendation Based can our review of the submitted information, from a watershed management perspective, we confirm that LSRCA has no objection to the proposed minorvariance subject to the following condition: • That a LSRCA permit be obtained under the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 179Jd6. Site CharacterHstics The subject property is located within the Township of Ora-Medonte and County of Simaoe- The property is located within the Hawkestone Settlement Area-The property is designated as"Hawkestone Residential Area'within the Township Official Plan and is zoned 'Residential One (Ri)Zane'as per the Township's Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended- Existing mapping indicates the following: The subject property is partially regulated by the LSRCA under Ontario Regulation 179/06 for erosion hazards(meanderbelt)of Simcoe Side Creek- Please note_ LSRCA staff have not frttended arty site meetings at this locarion related to the subject U,RplkUtion. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 14 of 16 Page 32 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Lake Simcoe Region '.7n 52 ry P,t o- A.."hi7r ty Page 3 of 4 ....i S.rc«e Peyon Z Karp~P%C6,Of*400017I! _r LSACA YtIeVrfBvti:� 1 ® +.ii.Fiiw — A�irmr roe .v gar AYMI [] 4t�a 7w'Minrt+A "NfM .f•. A iiiM l MiMn Delegated Responsibility and Statutory Comments: 1. LSRCA has reviewed the application through our delegated responsibility from the Province to represent provincial interests regarding natural hazards identified in Section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)_ There are identified natural hazards on the subject lands (erosion hazard area).The proposal is consistent with 3.1 of the PPS as a 15 metre setback is being prodded from the edge of the watercourse for the new single-family dwelling. 2. LSRCA has reviewed the application as per our responsibilities as a regulatory authority under Ontario Regulation 179/06. This regulation, made under Section 28 of the Conservuttion Authorities Act, enables conservation authorities to regulate development in or adjacent to river or stream valleys, Great Lakes and inland lake shorelines, watercourses, hazardous lands and wetlands. Development taking place on these lands may require permission from the conservation authority to confirm that the control of flooding,erosion,dynamic beaches,pollution or the conservation of land are not affected.LSRCA also regulates the alteration to or interference in any way with a watercourse or wetland. There are regulated elements on this site.A permit from the LSRCA will be required in advance of any site alteration or development taking place. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 15 of 16 Page 33 of 138 6.a) 5.30 p.m. DS2022-123, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re:... Lake Simcoe Regis)-n r.:asrrtV=r a- Page 4 of 4 Summary Based on our review of the submitted information, from a watershed management ;perspective, we confirm that LSRCA has no objection to the proposed minor variance subject to the follovring condition: • That a LSRCA permit be obtained under the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 179 f 06. Given the above com ments,it is the opi ni on of the LSRCA that: 1_ Consistency with Section 3.1 of the PPS has been demonstrated,and 2_ Ontario Regulation 179/06 does apply to the subject site_A permit from LSRCA will be required prior to any development taking place_ Please inform this office of any decision made by the municipality with regard tD this application_ We respectfully request to receive a copy of the decision and notice of any appeals filed_ Should you have any questions,please contact the undersigned(e-dias@lsrca_on.ca) Sincerely, Emma Dias Junior Planning and Natural Heritage Analyst Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-123 Page 16 of 16 Page 34 of 138 Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v Location: 2 Karpatian Place o � 3 Zoning: Residential One (R1 ) o Shewchenko Rd. N O N Official Plan: Hawkestone N 23 21 19 17 15 2 1 9 7 Residential Area W 3 4 12 0 8 6 4 Current Use: Vacant _ > 5 12CD Karpatian PI. CD o (D 7 10 F14 16 7 5 3 1 0\ 0 10 8 6 4 2 (D 13 4 Cl) CD O J CD J W Vi�oG'p00 2tPi Pr—d Heritage,Exciting Fufurr CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v Purpose: The applicant is proposing to build a new single detached dwelling. o The applicant is seeking relief to the following section of Zoning By-law 97-95, P as amended: o CD N O Section 5.32 — Setback from Water Courses N Required: Proposed: w 30.0 metres (98.4 feet) 15.0 metres (49.2 feet) v m m n n v 0 v m m co M 3 o (p CO /�Q� AE��!,V/GGl% I Praiir(HrrinRr,Ezrifing Ferliirr Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v Aerial Photo: W 3 a 0 m CI) s N a O s N N N W ,z v CD Karpatlan PI. (D � 10 0 n v O CD 1v CO ``f 8 c 4 2 11 6 CD 0 j 7°unshiP00 !/(��E�lW7GGC/ Pr—d Heritage,Exciting Fufurr CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v Applicant's Site Plan: o A 1 uor ei gIv, o CD r /1f REGISTERED �'� ,ter \J PLANY CD S p` Proposed single C7 detached dwelling - y ,'` F COCD 00 3 O (p � I� Township of � 00 Praiir(HrrilnRr,Ezrifing Ferliirr CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v Applicant's Drawings: o 3 0 Front Elevation: Rear Elevation: N O m m 0 n1 CO CO 3 o {� m o' �i�oG^c 22tPi ao Pr—d Heritage,Exciting Fufurr Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v Applicant's Drawings: o Right Elevation: Left Elevation: p _ to - - — N bFi rb 0 W C� Il ml[Illl 1 I t (D C. raa+r w.mn _ ... ..,..:r -.:'sr::::'... ,... ........................ ................, 0 n W O v m m O 3 O (D Tu.-hip I 00 Pra::r(Hrri�nRr,Ezrifing Ferl:irr CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v € O ar. CD • • NO (D w � n 0 v 0 v Looking East along Karpatian Place Looking West along Karpatian Place CD -It1 3 0 CD 00 Pr—d Heritage,Exciting Fufurr CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v {�. O P o N AM- -J, G. CD ma's 0 Looking North along Sokil Blvd. Looking South along Sokil Blvd. CD O 1�CD CL _ �� CO 0 I Pr-d Hn doge,E-iiinq Feehnr CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v O ` 3 CD t s N �• ' Variance APplicatim 2022•A•52 N Tow-hip of Oro-Medo,IC W �;. .ec.i ocscnr,ar. rux,r.,nra `�, N CD C� (D CD CO Public notice signs posted CD 00 W �: =c%2 CU/2tPi v. Pr—d Heritage,Exciting Fufurr CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v o r � r7 CI) 4ts:yf' :r (D M. CD Location of proposed dwelling Watercourse along p p 9 9 CD Sokil Blvd. O 409 N J 00 W (4i "%��2e�c�oirt�J v Arard Heritage,Exciting Fw— CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v zs s R O � e �g "vfa g t n 0 CD 0 � a q C. x? x , f r s A dr v Ak Tree buffer along the exterior side and Tree buffer along the front and rear lot lines exterior side lot lines `% o hg�m 00 Pr—d Heritage,Exciting Fufurr CD CD Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 (Zahrebelny) v Recommendation: Approve o It is recommended: _P 3 1. That Report No. DS2022-123 be received and adopted. 0 0) 2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-52 by Irene Zahrebelny, specifically to permit construction of a single detached dwelling o with a reduced setback of 15.0 metres(49.2 feet)from the top of bank of the watercourse on lands municipally known as 2 N Karpatian Place, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in Report DS2022-123. N N W 3. The conditions are as follows: a) That notwithstanding Section 5.32 of Zoning By-law 97-95,as amended,the proposed single detached dwelling shall v otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law; b) That the proposed development be substantially and proportionally in conformity with the dimensions as set out on the M. application and sketches submitted and approved by the Committee; =3 (D c) That the applicant satisfy the permits and approvals required from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in accordance with the LSRCA's letter dated September 20, 2022; and, n d) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Engineered Lot Grading Plan and Building Permit be obtained from the Township v only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding,as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. v 4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. m rn 3 o /�]Toumship of53, Prair(HnilnRr,Esrrlinq Ferhirr 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... 1 ownship o f Report 0 Proud Heritruge, Exciting Feature Report No. To: Prepared By: DS2022-125 Development Services Danielle Waters Committee Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Motion # October 5, 2022 Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53 Roll #: Randy Langstaff R.M.S. File #: 4346-010-011-26200 419 Line 11 South D13 Recommendation(s): Requires Action For Information Only It is recommended: 1 . That Report No. DS2022-125 be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53 by Randy Langstaff specifically to enlarge a non-complying structure by permitting the construction of an addition to an existing single detached dwelling within the 30 metre (98.4 feet) setback to a watercourse and the Environmental Protection Zone, and a reduced front yard setback for a covered unenclosed deck to 5.18 metres (17.0 feet), on lands municipally known as 419 Line 11 South, be deferred, to allow the applicant time to satisfy the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) comments. 3. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. Background: The subject property has a lot area of 0.125 hectares (0.3 acres) and is currently used as a residential lot, as shown on Schedules 1 and 2. The property currently supports a single detached dwelling and a detached accessory building. The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the existing dwelling as well as a covered unenclosed deck. The applicant is seeking relief to the following sections of Zoning By-law 97-95: Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 1 of 19 Page 47 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... Table B1/Section 5.9 Encroachments in Required Yards Required: Proposed: 6.5 metres (21.3 feet) from front lot line 5.18 metres (17.0 feet) from the front lot (Deck permitted to encroach by 1.0 metre line for covered unenclosed deck (Deck to (3.2 feet) into minimum required 7.5 encroach 2.32 metres (7.61 feet) into front metres (24.6 feet) front yard setback) yard) Section 5.16 Non-Complying Buildings and Structures Required: Proposed: A non-complying building or structure may Increasing the square footage of the be enlarged, repaired, replaced or existing dwelling by permitting an addition renovated provided that the enlargement, within the 30.0 metres setback to the repair, replacement or renovation: does Environmental Protection Zone and a not in any other way increase a situation Watercourse of non-compliance The applicant's site plan and elevation drawings are included as Schedule 3 and 4 to this report. Analysis: Provincial Policies Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of Provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Specifically, Section 1 .1 .3 — Settlement Areas, Section 2.1 — Natural Heritage, Section 3.1 — Natural Hazards are applicable to this application. Section 1.1.3 — Settlement Areas is applicable as the subject lands are located within the Hawkestone Rural Settlement Area —The PPS defines `development' as "the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings and structures requiring approval under the Planning Act..." The Settlement Areas section supports residential development and intensification within these boundaries; the applicant is proposing constructing an addition at the rear of the existing dwelling and a deck at the front of the dwelling that would be permitted by these policies. Section 2.1 — Natural Heritage and Section 3.1 — Natural Hazards are applicable as the subject lands are adjacent to Hawkestone Creek —As per comments received from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), the application does not currently conform to this section. There are outstanding concerns from LSRCA in relation to the proposed addition at the rear of the dwelling for habitable space within a flood hazard. LSRCA has recommended that this application be deferred until such time that a topographic survey completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor (or P. Eng.) in geodetic format be submitted to the LSRCA for review. There are no guarantees that Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 2 of 19 Page 48 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... the submission of the topographic survey would lead to LSRCA support/approval of the proposed addition. The full LSRCA comments are attached to this report as Schedule 6. On the basis of the outstanding concerns noted above from the LSRCA, Planning Staff is not in a position to advise there is conformity with the PPS, 2020 at this time. A Place to Grow, 2020 A Place to Grow (2020) provides a long-term plan to manage growth and protect the natural environment. The lands subject to this application are within the Rural Settlement Area of Hawkestone and are subject to the policies of Section 2 — Where and How to Grow. This includes Subsection 2.2.9 - Rural Areas which contains policies for rural settlements, such as Hawkestone. Subsection 2.2.1.2(e) is particularly relevant to this application because it states that, "development will be generally directed away from hazardous lands...". Based the flood-related hazard concerns identified in the comments received from the LSRCA, Planning Staff is not in a position to advise that the application conforms to the Growth Plan. County Official Plan The property is designated Settlements in the County of Simcoe's Official Plan. The intent of the Settlements designation is to "focus population and employment growth and development within settlements, and minimize land consumption and servicing costs" (County of Simcoe, 2016). Considering that the LSRCA has identified flooding and erosion hazards associated with Hawkestone Creek on the subject lands, Sections 4.5.4, 4.5.9 and 4.5.25 are particularly relevant to this application: 4.5.4 Development in the County shall occur in a manner that will protect human life and property from water related hazards such as flooding and erosion. 4.5.9 Development shall generally be directed to areas outside of: b) hazardous lands adjacent to river, stream and small inland lake systems which are impacted by flooding hazards and/or erosion hazards; and 4.5.25 New development and redevelopment should be sufficiently set back from rivers, streams, and lakes within the County in order to develop vegetative corridors along shorelines and watercourses. The development setback distance shall be determined on-site in consultation with a qualified professional at the applicant's expense. The following factors shall be considered when establishing the setback distance, established through an EIS and slope stability report if necessary, with the intent of protecting significant natural heritage features and ecological functions, providing riparian habitat, and minimizing risk to public safety and property: i. soil type; ii. vegetation type and cover; iii. slope of the land including existing drainage patterns; Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 3 of 19 Page 49 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... iv. natural heritage features and ecological functions including fish habitat; v. the nature of the development; vi. defined portions of dynamic beaches; and vii. flooding and erosion hazards. Based on the above, in Planning Staff's opinion, the applicant's minor variance application does not currently conform to the general intent and purpose of the County's Official Plan. Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) The subject lands are regulated by the LSRCA. The LSRCA has been circulated for this application and reviews applications in context of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP), and Ontario Regulation 179/06 under the Conservation Authorities Act. LSRCA has provided comments to the Township, and are requesting for the application to be deferred due to additional information being required as the proposed rear addition is within a flood hazard. A topographic survey completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor (or P. Eng.) in geodetic format is required to be submitted to the LSRCA for review to further assess this application. Additional studies or submissions (e.g. hydraulic/floodplain analysis) may be required should the topographic survey not show consistency with Section 3.1 (Natural Hazards) of the PPS and the applicant wishes to continue to pursue the development of new habitable space within a flood hazard. Subject to supportive technical information, the applicant would require a LSRCA permit to be submitted in the future for the construction of the structure. At the present time given the outstanding concerns from the LSRCA, this application is not considered to conform to the LSPP. Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 Section 3(5) of the Planning Act states that all decisions in respect of the exercise of any authority that affects a planning matter shall be consistent with provincial policy statements and shall conform with or shall not conflict with the provincial plans that are in effect on the date of the decision. Section 45(2)(a)(i) for the consideration of the enlargement or extension of the building or structure whose use is not currently permitted by the Zoning By-law, if that building or structure was used for a purpose lawfully permitted on the day the Zoning By-law was passed and that use has continued until the date of the application to the Committee. Consideration should be given to whether the enlargement or extension of the non- conforming building or structure would hinder the achievement of the goals, purpose or intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and the desirability for development of the property in question and the impact on the surrounding area. Section 45(1) of the Planning Act establishes a four-fold test for a minor variance which requires consideration of: (1) whether the variance is minor; (2) whether the variance is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure; (3) whether the general purpose and intent of the zoning by-law is maintained; and (4) Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 4 of 19 Page 50 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... whether the general purpose and intent of the Official Plan is maintained. A variance must meet all four of these tests. Planning Staff has reviewed this application against these four tests as follows: Do the variances conform to the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan? The Township's Official Plan identifies the subject lands to be within the Hawkestone Residential Area designation. Pursuant to the policies of the Plan, permitted uses within this designation are single detached dwellings and by extension accessory uses to the residential use. Section B5.1.3 - Floodplain Management is also applicable to this application, specifically Subsection B5.1 .3.1 which states: B5.1.3.1 General Policies —Although floodplains have not been mapped in the majority of the Township, it is the intent of this Plan that no development or site alteration be permitted within the floodway of a river or stream system. The following policies shall apply to development proposed on lands susceptible to flooding under regional storm conditions: a) Development will generally be directed to areas outside of hazardous lands adjacent to a river or stream system that is impacted by flooding hazards. b) Development and site alteration will not be permitted within the floodway of a river or stream system. c) Development and site alteration may be permitted within the flood fringe of a river or stream system where flood depths and velocities would be less severe than those experienced within the floodway. Generally lands located above the 1 :100 year return period storm elevation and below the Regional Storm Event elevation would represent the flood fringe area. Development will only be permitted within the flood fringe provided the following criteria can be achieved: • the hazards can be safely addressed and the development and site alteration can be carried out in accordance with established standards and procedures; • new hazards will not be created and existing hazards not aggravated; • no adverse environmental impacts will result; • vehicles and people have a means of safely entering and exiting the area during times of flooding and other emergencies; and, • the development does not include institutional uses or essential emergency services or the disposal, manufacture, treatment or storage of hazardous substances. Therefore, based on the flood-related hazard concerns identified in the comments received from the LSRCA, Planning Staff is of the opinion that this application currently, does not conform to the Township's Official Plan. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 5 of 19 Page 51 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... Do the variances conform to the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law? The subject property is zoned Residential One (R1) in the Township's Zoning By-law 97- 95, as amended. The primary purpose of the setback from a watercourse and the Environmental Protection Zone, is to ensure the health and safety of people and property. When looking at the enlargement of a structure within these zones, is it is important to also consider this. Comments received from LSRCA indicate that the addition is within a floodplain. Additional information is required to be submitted and reviewed by LSRCA to confirm conformity with the various planning policy documents as discussed above. The primary purpose of the front yard setback is to provide spatial separation between structures and the road, as well as to provide space for access around a structure, maintenance and parking. Notwithstanding the proposed variance, Planning Staff believe that the proposed setback will provide an adequate setback from the lot line and not restrict parking on the lot, since the front covered deck addition will not interfere with the relatively existing large driveway on the lands. For the reasons outlined above, Planning Staff is of the opinion that the requested variances do not currently meet the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law. Are the variances desirable for the appropriate development of the lot? Planning Staff does not expect the proposed additions to stand-out, look out of place or detract from the character of this established neighbourhood. Upon site visit, Staff has identified that the proposed rear addition would be visible from the neighbouring properties, however, the front covered porch will blend in with the neighbourhood. The proposed structure will not interfere with functional matters such as parking and the septic system. Planning Staff are not yet satisfied that the proposed development would be considered desirable for the appropriate development of the lot due to the potential flood hazard on the lot. Additional information is required to be submitted to LSRCA for review to determine the life safety effects of the proposed development. Are the variances minor? The question of the minor nature of the variance relates to its scale and impact. In Planning Staff's opinion, the requested variances are not yet determined to be minor in nature as additional information is required to satisfy concerns as it relates to the varying planning policy documents including Section 3.1 of the PPS. Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management: Potential financial and legal implications should the decision of the Committee be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Council chooses to defend the Committee's decision. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 6 of 19 Page 52 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... Policies/Legislation: • Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • A Place to Grow, 2020 • County of Simcoe Official Plan • Lake Simcoe Protection Plan • Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan • Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as amended Corporate Strategic Goals: In 2021, Council adopted the Township's Strategic Plan. The following Goals of the Plan are relevant to this application: Foster Safe and Inclusive Community Living & Business Growth • manage change, promote economic activity that does not negatively impact the Township's natural heritage features and attributes Consultations: A notice sign was posted on the property and notice of the application was circulated to agencies, Township Departments and to assessed property owners within a 60-metre (200 feet) radius of the lands. As of the preparation of this report, the following comments have been received: • Township Development Engineering — No objection, Engineered Lot Grading Required • Township Infrastructure and Capital Projects — No objection • LSRCA — request for deferral to have the applicant submit a topographic survey Attachments: Schedule 1 : Location Map Schedule 2: Aerial Photo Schedule 3: Zoning Map Schedule 4: Applicants Proposed Site Plan Schedule 5: Applicants Proposed Elevation Schedule 6: LSRCA Comments Conclusion: Planning Staff recommends that Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53 be deferred, to allow the applicant time to submit additional information to LSRCA for review and for Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 7 of 19 Page 53 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... Planning Staff to further review this application in the context to any additional comments that may be provided by the LSRCA. Respectfully submitted: Danielle Waters, Planner Approvals: Date Derek Witlib, RPP, Manager, Planning Services September 29, 2022 Andria Leigh, RPP, MCIP Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services September 29, 2022 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 8 of 19 Page 54 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2O22-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re- Minor Variance A... Schedule 1: Location Map '(D 3 -3a�o,.in�e.Ra. 352 4 _- j 353 d L-- Horsesho%Vallcy-Rd 358 37 Matilda st- oicsar3;rKn. 19 31 �Ria9c�Aoad 375 16 /j as ao 40 48 - 391 4fi/'s r 56 403 16 420 419 r 45 C 421 J 426 425 433 440 439 448 567 165 I 8 6 4 2 ti Location ® Subject Lands Township of Proved Heritage,Exciting Future 0 loom File Number:2022-A-53 I t t I Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 9 of 19 Page 55 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... Schedule 2: Aerial Photo —VaseW'Rd.- 30 _MoonstoneRd ;M�" HorseshoeValleyRd� —PId. e•Rd.�r Ri_ R°ed I 403 420 rT - 4b9 42Ui d C J 426 425 E 433 440 439 448 ii 667 6 4 2 t Aerial Photo Taum5ltip of / Q Subject Lands �I Proved Heritage,Exciting Flrture 0 100 M File Number 2022-A-53 I I Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 10 of 19 Page 56 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re- Minor Variance A... Schedule 3: Zoning Map _vascy,Rd._ Horseshoe-Val ley-Rd� Old�rie•Rd� w `•'Ridge Road�tr E N C J R1 R1 Existing Zoning Subject Lands R1(Residential One) Township of ® EP{Environmental Protection) Proud Heritage,Exciting Future 0 60 Meters File Number:2022-A-53 I I I I t Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 11 of 19 Page 57 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... Schedule 4: Applicants Proposed Site Plan /Jrr 5 S 1 1� 1 1 � 36A�'M�� I re+W awtis eY ' I.��{.�!p 6p troffmPo] 1 � � eminp J"� ()QCk [eJlrM x.1 of 1 - \ ra f x�n.+a•x I S^ dtck 1� ii ay*y ' lV1� Applicant's Site Plan Tbimhipof Proud Heritage,Exciting Pa"" File Numher 2022,A•53 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 12 of 19 Page 58 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re- Minor Variance A... Schedule 5: Applicants Proposed Elevation LICG -- ,_ �r 'ram"ran.. ----------- - -- � — - Efl ED Applicant's Elevations P,aud Nnitape,F,xcitinp Future File Mumber.2022-A.-53 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 13 of 19 Page 59 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re- Minor Variance A... Schedule 6: LSRCA comments Lake Simcoe Region � conservation authority www.L5 ftCA.on.ca Sent via e-mail:planning@oro-medonte.ca September 26,2022 Municipal File No.:2022-A-23 LSRCA File No.:VA-160036 Andy Karaiskakis Secretary-Treasurer Development Services,Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro-Medonte,ON LOL 2EO Dear Mr.Karaiskakis: Re: Application for Minor Variance 419 Line 11 5 Township of Oro-Medonte Owner:Randy Langstaff Thank you for circulating the above-captioned application to the Lake 5imcoe Region Conservation Authority("LSRCA")for review and comment.It is our understanding that the applicant is proposing to construct an addition and deck to an existing single-family dwelling, and are seeking relief from the following sections of the Township's Zoning By-law 97-95,as amended: Table B1/Section 5.9 Encroachments in Required Yards Required: Proposed: 7.5 metres(24.6 feet)with the ability to encroach Covered unenclosed deck 5.18 metres (17.0 feet) by 1.0 metre(3.2 feet) from the front lot line Section 5.16 Non-Complying Buildings and Structures Required: Proposed: A non-complying building or structure may be Increasing the square footage of the structure enlarged,repaired,replaced or renovated within the 30.0 metres setback to the provided that the enlargement,repair, Environmental Protection Zone and a Watercourse replacement or renovation:does not in any other way increase a situation of non-compliance 120 Bayview Parkway T 905.895,1281 Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 3W3 F 905.853.5881 Member of Conservation Ontario TF 1.800.465.0437 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 14 of 19 Page 60 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re- Minor Variance A... Lake 5imcoe Region conservation authority Page 2of6 Documents Received and Reviewed by Staff Staff have received and reviewed the following documents submitted with this application: • Notice of Public Hearing(dated September 16u',2022) • Site Plan(dated August 23'd,2022) • Floor plans and Cross Sections(dated August 23'ti,2022) Staff have reviewed this application as per our delegated responsibility from the Province to represent provincial interests regarding natural hazards identified in Section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS, 2020) and as a regulatory authority under Ontario Regulation 179/06. LSRCA has also provided comments as per our MOU with our member municipalities representing matters pertaining to watershed planning, natural heritage and starrnwater management. The application has also been reviewed through our role as a public body under the Planning Act as per our CA Board approved policies. Recommendation Based on our review of the submitted information, in support of this application, there remain outstanding concerns in relation to the addition of habitable space within a flood hazard.On this basis,it is recommended that this application be deferred until such time that a topographic survey completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor(or P.Eng)in geodetic format be submitted to the LSRCA for review.There are no suarantees that the submission of the topaeraphic survey would lead to LSRCA support/approval of the proposed addition. Site Characteristics The subject property is located within the Township of Oro-Medonte and County of 5imcoe. The property is located within the Hawkestone Settlement Area.The property is designated as'Hawkestone Residential Area'within the Township Official Plan and is toned 'Residential One(Rl)Zone'as per the Township's Zoning By-law 97-95,as amended. Existing mapping indicates the following: • The subject property is entirely regulated by the LSRCA under Ontario Regulation 179/06 for the following: ❑ Meanderbelt erosion hazards of Hawkestone Creek o Apparent vaIleyland(steep and unstable slopes) ❑ Floodplain Please note: LSRCA staff have not attended any site meetings at this location related to the subject applications. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 15 of 19 Page 61 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... Lake 5imcoe Region conservation authority Page 3of6 419 U.011$,O+a-Y6dO�I4 �r lake 5(meae R�OMq M9artdehslt C]�arw eoumv, a ti JINEKI 419 U—71 S,Oro.Meeono9 roi,�,.e®nmm °APPWt vHIGYLIrW ❑.laicaww.r.n mw..r I M w16 aw.� ANwr� ❑iaw nrr r.+vltrY+�ry Ii 3 wlwrxox Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 16 of 19 Page 62 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re- Minor Variance A... Lake 5imcoe Region conservation authority Page 4 of 6 km 419 Line 11 S.Oro-Meftnte r' Flo dplaln E] -Y o LSPr wmxsnetl a way Fk.*W� ❑ Flw Liam Se,Oa# uuiiwnsasy nsseeerrene vsmei I �a a.a cencxatlrn ao.e. Ralray rti .�e arm,mzz 0 Delegated Responsibility and Statutory Comments: 1. LSRCA has reviewed the application through our delegated responsibility from the Province to represent provincial interests regarding natural hazards identified in Section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). There are identified natural hazards on the subject lands (flooding and erosion hazards associated with Hawkestvne Creek).The proposal has not demonstrated consistency with 3.1 of the PPS. 2. LSRCA has reviewed the application as per our responsibilities as a regulatory authority under Ontario Regulation 179/06. This regulation, made under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, enables conservation authorities to regulate development in or adjacent to river or stream valleys, Great Lakes and inland lake shorelines, watercourses, hazardous lands and wetlands. Development taking place on these lands may require permission from the conservation authority to confirm that the control of flooding,erosion,dynamic beaches,pollution or the conservation of land are not affected.LSRCA also regulates the alteration to or interference in any way with a watercourse or wetland. There are regulated elements on this site. The proposed development would also Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 17 of 19 Page 63 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re- Minor Variance A... Lake 5imcoe Region conservation authority Page 5of6 require a permit from the LSRCA and need to be in accordance with the Ontario Regulation 179106 Implementation Guidelines. Advisory Comments 3. The LSRCA has reviewed the application through our responsibilities as a service provider to the Township of Oro-Medonte in that we provide through our role as a public body, pursuant to the Planning Act. Provincial Policy Statement(PPS),2020 Section 3.1 of the PPS provides policies relating to natural hazards.Section 3.1.2 of the PPS states, "Development and site alteration shall not be permitted within:...d l a floodway regardless of whether the area of inundation contains high points of land not subject to flooding." The "floodway" is defined as the entire contiguous floodplain, where the one -zone flood concept is applied. The current proposal would locate the addition of habitable space within the"floodway"and therefore, would not be consistent with the previously noted policy.A topographic survey completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor(OLS)would be required to determine the extent of the floodplain and the flood depths present at the proposed development site.The applicable floodplain elevation for the site is 235.79m asl. There are no guarantees that the topographic survey would show consistency with 3.1 of the PPS.Please be advised,based on the current available elevation information we have(from a Digital Terrain Model which is not survey accurate and elevations can be off by +/-0.5m) the elevations at the site of the proposed addition show flood depths of greater than 1 metre. Additional studies or submissions (eg. hydraulic/floodplain analysis)may be required should the topographic survey not show consistency with 3.1 of the PPS and the applicant wishes to continue to pursue the development of new habitable space within a flood hazard. Summary Based on our review of the submitted information, in support of this application, there remain outstanding concerns in relation to the addition of habitable space within a flood hazard.On this basis,it is recommended that this application be deferred until such time that a topographic survey completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor(or P.Eng)in geodetic format be submitted to the LSRCA for review.There are no guarantees that the submission of the topographic survey would lead to LSRCA supportlapproval of the proposed addition. Given the above comments,it is the opinion of the LSRCA that: 1. Consistency with Section 3.1 of the PPS has not been demonstrated;and 2. Ontario Regulation 179/06 does apply to the subject site.A permit from LSRCA will be required prior to any development or site alteration taking place. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 18 of 19 Page 64 of 138 6.b) 5.40 p.m. DS2022-125, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance A... Lake 5imcoe Region conservation authority Page 6of6 Please inform this office of any decision made by the municipality with regard to this application, We respectfully request to receive a copy of the decision and notice of any appeals filed. Should you have any questions,please contact the undersigned(e.dias@lsrca.on.ca) Sincerely, Emma Dias Junior Planning and Natural Heritage Analyst Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-125 Page 19 of 19 Page 65 of 138 Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53 (Langstaff) Location: 419 Line 11 South o 24 30 40 -P 3 Zoning: Residential One (R1 ) � o N O 4W N Official Plan: Hawkestone 78 N Residential Area 4xay C 45 429 � 425 Current Use: Residential 626CD — 433 dd0 4� .-f 446 CD 58T 16G v =3 (D (D O_ • 00 O Praiir(Hrri�nRr,Ezrifing Ferliirr � W M. w n CD D Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53 (Langstaff) Purpose: The applicant is proposing to construct an addition and deck to an o existing single detached dwelling. The applicant is seeking relief to the following 3 sections of Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended: o N Table B1/Section 5.9 Encroachments in Required Yards o N N Required: Proposed: 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) with the ability to Covered unenclosed deck: 5.18 metres 01 encroach by 1.0 metre (3.2 feet) (17.0 feet)from the front lot line 0 v Section 5.16 Non-Complying Buildings and Structures m Required: Proposed: A non-complying building or structure may Increasing the square footage of the CD be enlarged, repaired, replaced or structure within the 30.0 metres setback to renovated provided that the enlargement, the Environmental Protection Zone and a repair, replacement or renovation: does Watercourse v not in any other way increase a situation =3 m I of non-complianceCD CD rn -11 m o W f � 0. 00 O Praiir(Hrri�nRr,Ezrifing Ferliirr � n CD D Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53 (Langstaff) Cr Aerial Photo: o 0 'a T aa9 �, - CO 420 O N a24 N vi i J V� 426 425 V 4- y CD 449 f 439 CD p 567 cc (D 6 '4 CD 00 (� 0 W V/T% 0. � 0 Pr—d Heritage,Exciting Fufurr n CD D Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53 (Langstaff) Cr Existing Zoning: o s o i N R p S ry f � N S v (D R. 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That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-53 by Randy Langstaff specifically to enlarge a non-complying structure by permitting the construction of an addition to an existing single detached dwelling within the 30 K) metre (98.4 feet) setback to a watercourse and the Environmental Protection Zone, and a reduced front yard _ setback for a covered unenclosed deck to 5.18 metres (17.0 feet), on lands municipally known as 419 Line 11 South, be deferred, to allow the applicant time to satisfy the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) comments. m v 3. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary- m Treasurer's signature. v v =3 m CO m o W f � 0. 00 O Pra d HrHll gr,Ez iimg Ferliirr M. W n CD D 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... 1 ownship o f Report 0 Proud Heritruge, Exciting Feature Report No. To: Prepared By: DS2022-126 Development Services Derek Witlib, Manager Committee Planning Services Meeting Date: Subject: Motion # October 5, 2022 Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 Roll #: Katherine Mansfield & Derick R.M.S. File #: 4346-020-002-04720 Undershultz D13- 29 Saint Antoine Crescent Recommendation(s): Requires Action For Information Only It is recommended: 1 . That Report No. DS2022-126 be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 by Katherine Mansfield & Derick Undershultz, specifically to permit the construction of a detached accessory building (storage shed) measuring approximately 7.32 metres by 8.53 metres (24 feet by 28 feet) and to be located in the front yard, on lands municipally known as 29 Saint Antoine Crescent, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in Report DS2022-126. 3. The conditions are as follows: a) That notwithstanding Section 5.1 .3 (a) and Section 7.5 (c), the detached accessory building shall otherwise comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law; b) That the proposed development and landscaping 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 applicant maintains and preserves the existing vegetative buffer in the front yard, or replace with a similar vegetative buffer if destroyed; d) That the proposed detached accessory building shall not be used for human habitation, commercial purposes or for a home industry; e) That the applicant satisfy the permits and approvals required from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority in accordance with the NVCA's letter dated September 28, 2022; f) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Engineered Lot Grading Plan, and Building Permit be obtained from the Township only after the Committee's Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 1 of 13 Page 79 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. 4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. Background: The subject property has a lot area of 0.8 hectares (2 acres) and currently supports a single detached dwelling and an accessory building (shed). The property is shown on Schedules 1 and 2 to this report. The applicant is proposing to construct a new detached accessory building (shed) in a new location, to replace an existing shed which the applicant has indicated will be removed. The applicant is requires relief to the following sections of Zoning By-law 97-95: Section 5.1.3 Permitted locations for detached accessory buildings Required. Proposed: Not permitted in Front Yard To be located in Front Yard Section 7.5 (c) Required: Proposed: Min. Front Yard: 12.0 metres 39.3 feet 9.1 metres 29.8 feet The applicant's site plan and elevation drawings are included as Schedules 3 and 4 to this report. Analysis: Provincial Policies Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of Provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Specifically, Section 1.1 .4 — Rural Areas and Section 2.1 — Natural Heritage, are applicable to this application. The PPS defines `development' as "the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings and structures requiring approval under the Planning Act..." Section 1.1.4 - Rural Areas supports limited residential development as well as development that is compatible with and builds upon the rural landscape. The proposed accessory building is directly associated with the residential use of the property and it is Planning Staff's opinion that the proposed development would be compatible with the area and consistent with Section 1 .1 .4. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 2 of 13 Page 80 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... In regard to Section 2.1 — Natural Heritage, Schedule B to the Township's Official Plan identifies a Significant Woodland located to the west, approximately 75 metres from the location of the proposed accessory building. Section 2.1 .8 does not permit development and site alteration on adjacent lands to a natural heritage feature unless the ecological function of the adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features or on their ecological functions. For reasons detailed in the Growth Plan section of this report (below), Planning Staff is satisfied that the proposed development will have no negative impacts on the natural heritage features or on their ecological functions since the proposed accessory building would be located within the existing developed portion of the property and would not impact the nearby woodland. Therefore it is Planning Staff's opinion that the application is consistent with Section 2.1 of the PPS. A Place to Grow, 2020 A Place to Grow (2020), also known as the Growth Plan, provides a long-term plan to manage growth and protect the natural environment. Section 2.2.9 Rural Areas is applicable to this application. This section has been reviewed and Planning Staff are of the opinion that the proposed is consistent with the Rural Areas policies in the Growth Plan 2020 as the lands subject to this application are already within an established residential subdivision. With respect to Section 4.2.2, the Province has mapped the Natural Heritage System, but the mapping is not applicable until such time that the upper tier municipality has identified the natural heritage systems in their official plans. However, Section 4.2.4 (Lands Adjacent to Key Hydrologic Features and Key Natural Heritage Features) is relevant due to a Significant Woodland that is identified by the Township's Official Plan, and located approximately 75 metres to the west. Section 4.2.4 states: "Outside settlement areas, a proposal for new development or site alteration within 120 metres of a key natural heritage feature within the Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan... will require a natural heritage evaluation... that identifies a vegetation protection zone, which: a) is of sufficient width to protect the key natural heritage feature... and its functions from the impacts of the proposed change; b) is established to achieve and be maintained as natural self-sustaining vegetation... and; c) for... significant woodlands, is no less than 30 metres measured from the outside boundary of the key natural heritage feature..." Planning Staff notes that: 1 . The residential development of the lands is permitted and has already been established; Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 3 of 13 Page 81 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... 2. The applicant is seeking to locate the proposed accessory building within the existing partially-cleared area of the front yard; 3. There already is an existing, developed residential lot between the applicant's lands and the woodland; and 4. Both the applicant's lot and the adjacent lot to the west are mostly tree covered; thus providing a combined vegetated buffer that exceeds the 30 metres required by the Growth Plan. It is Planning Staff's opinion that the above-noted circumstances already satisfy the objectives of Section 4.2.4 of the Growth Plan and of Section 2.1 of the PPS, and that no planning or natural heritage objectives would be furthered through requiring the applicant to undertake a natural heritage evaluation in this particular situation. Based on the above, Planning Staff is of the opinion that this application conforms to A Place to Grow, 2020. County Official Plan The property is designated Rural in Simcoe County's Official Plan. The Rural Designation permits limited residential development, which includes accessory buildings on residential properties. The subject lands are located within an approved, exiting rural residential plan of subdivision and, in Planning Staff's opinion, the proposed accessory building conforms to the County's Official Plan as it is associated with an existing permitted residential use. Since the Township has not received any County comments as of the preparation of this report, the Committee should have regard to any County comments that may be received. Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 Section 3(5) of the Planning Act states that all decisions in respect of the exercise of any authority that affects a planning matter shall be consistent with provincial policy statements and shall conform with or shall not conflict with the provincial plans that is in effect on the date of the decision. Section 45(1) of the Planning Act establishes a four-fold test for a minor variance which requires consideration of: (1) whether the variance is minor; (2) whether the variance is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure; (3) whether the general purpose and intent of the zoning by-law is maintained; and (4) whether the general purpose and intent of the Official Plan is maintained. A variance must meet all four of these tests. Planning Staff has reviewed this application against these four tests as follows: Does the variance maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan? The subject lands are designated Rural Residential in the Township's Official Plan. Permitted uses in the Rural Residential designation include single detached dwellings and by extension accessory uses, including detached accessory buildings. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 4 of 13 Page 82 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Planning Staff has also reviewed this application against Section B3 — Environmental Protection Two and Section B5 — Environmental Management Objectives, and has found this application to conform to these policies without the need for an Environmental Impact Study (EIS). Based on the above, the proposed variance conforms to the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan. Do the variances maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law? The subject property is mostly zoned Rural Residential Two Exception 5 (RUR2*5) and the northerly portion of the property is zoned Environmental Protection (EP) Zone. A single detached dwelling and accessory buildings are permitted in the RUR2*5 Zone. The application is not proposing any development in or adjacent to the EP Zone. Section 5.1.3 of the Zoning By-law does not permit accessory buildings to be located in a front yard and Section 7.5 (c) requires a minimum front yard setback of 12.0 metres (39.3 feet) for all buildings and structures. The applicant is proposing to locate the accessory building in the front yard with a setback of 9.1 metres (29.8 feet), due to the presence of a slope in the rear yard immediately behind the dwelling, which would require additional filling or site alteration in order to accommodate the accessory building in the rear yard. Planning Staff have attended the site and are of the opinion that the proposed front yard location represents a reasonable and practical option versus attempting to locate the building on the slope in the rear yard. The purpose and intent of the Zoning By-law's setback requirements and front yard restrictions on accessory buildings is to ensure that the appearance and function of the property remains residential and that the dwelling remains the prominent building on the property. Prohibiting accessory buildings in front yards is also generally considered desirable for maintaining an attractive streetscape with landscaped front yards in residential neighbourhoods. In this case the applicant's lands and the other lots in the subdivision have significant tree coverage and relatively large front yards. It is Planning Staff's opinion that the proposed accessory building in the applicant's front yard would be partially screened by the existing trees on the property and that the proposed 9.1 metres (29.8 feet setback) would still provide an effective distance buffer from the road that would not detract from the character or appearance of the neighbourhood. Planning staff is also satisfied that the accessory building, being significantly smaller than the applicant's dwelling, would be clearly subordinate to the main residential use and that the appearance and use of the property would clearly remain residential. Therefore, Planning Staff is of the opinion that the requested variances are considered to maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 5 of 13 Page 83 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Is the variance desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land? As indicated above, Planning Staff does not expect the proposed structure to look out of place or detract from the character of this established neighbourhood as the subject lands and surrounding lots are mostly treed and dwellings in the neighbourhood are positioned at varying setbacks from the road. An accessory building located in the applicant's front yard would not stand out in contrast to the existing development and would not be easily visible from most angles. The size and location of the building will not interfere with functional matters such as parking and the septic system. In consideration of comments that have been received from the Township's Operations Division, Planning Staff wishes to make the Committee aware that no new driveway entrance or alteration of the existing driveway is being proposed by the applicant. According to the applicant, the proposed building is not intended to be used for parking, but rather for the storage of lawn equipment and other household items. Based on the above, Planning Staff is satisfied that the proposed development would be desirable for the appropriate development of the lot. Is the variance minor? The question of the minor nature of the variance relates to its scale and impact. Planning Staff does not foresee any negative impacts resulting from the variance on the use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties or on the adjacent Significant Woodland. As the proposed variance is maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, to be desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, and is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts, the variance is considered to be minor. Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management: Potential financial and legal implications should the decision of the Committee be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and Council chooses to defend the Committee's decision. Policies/Legislation: • Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • A Place to Grow, 2020 • County of Simcoe Official Plan • Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan • Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as amended Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 6 of 13 Page 84 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Corporate Strategic Goals: In 2021, Council adopted the Township's Strategic Plan. The following Goals of the Plan are relevant to this application: Foster Safe and Inclusive Community Living & Business Growth • manage change, promote economic activity that does not negatively impact the Township's natural heritage features and attributes Consultations: A notice sign was posted on the property and notice of the application was circulated to agencies, Township Departments and to assessed property owners within a 60-metre (200 feet) radius of the lands. As of the preparation of this report, the following comments have been received: • Township Development Engineering — No objection. Engineered Lot Grading Plan required at time of Building Permit. • Township Building Division — No comment. • Township Operations Division — The drawings and site plan lack the details of the orientation of the accessory building to determine how they will be accessing it. Development Standards only permit one entrance per residential lot. • Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority — No concerns, a NVCA permit is required and an erosion/sedimentation control (ESC) plan to be provided. Attachments: Schedule 1 : Location Map Schedule 2: Aerial Photo Schedule 3: Applicant's Proposed Site Plan Schedule 4: Applicant's Elevation Drawings Schedule 5: NVCA Letter dated September 28, 2022 Conclusion: Planning Staff recommends that Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 be approved, specifically to permit the construction of a detached accessory building (shed) in a front yard, on lands municipally known as 29 Saint Antoine Crescent, on the basis that the application meets the four tests of the Planning Act, is consistent with the PPS and conforms to the Growth Plan. Respectfully submitted: Derek Witlib, RPP Manager, Planning Services Approvals: Date Andria Leigh, RPP, MCIP Director, Development Services September 29, 2022 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 7 of 13 Page 85 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2O22-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Schedule 1: �YaseyRd. — -Moo.stone-R� Horsnhoe NalleyRd.� 4998 Old•Ranie,Rd. `�Ridge.�R° 57 •Qm 40 31 29 27 25 0 40 cf 23 41 914 21 Sajh 19 21 26 t 28 14 d��@ 17 C�Q s 12 18 10 11 13 9 16 8 11 6 yr 5 4 6 7 G y 9 — � 4 ~ 990 2 1 3 5 800 41011nt St.Louis Rd.W. 4719 901 4790 i Location ® Subject Lands Toumshrp o�� Proud Heritage,Exciting Future �rJ 0 100m File Number:2022-A-54 II__I__I__LJi L II Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 8 of 13 Page 86 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Schedule 2: —VazeY•Rtd.— ' RorseshaeYallcy.Rdy J'�C� Old.e�rrie.Rd� -, _ `+Ridger0.- 31 2g 27 25 i Saint Antoine C1— 26 28 14 Aerial Photo -owl Q Subject Lands Toumshrp of Proud Heritage,Exciting Future 0 100 to File Number.2022-A 54 4/ II 1 1 1 1 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 9 of 13 Page 87 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Schedule 3: "f Proposed Shed 4 ll _ Q 29 Ntv P o m Applicant's Site Plan --�" Proud Heritage,F.xcitirig Future File Plumber:2022-A-54 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 10 of 13 Page 88 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Schedule 4: Y eavar ._ ec C1[a _ Do =IMEZI M t R—r T 7"A* f•Swt ' t send e Applicant's Elevations ROW Number'.2022-A-54 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 11 of 13 Page 89 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Schedule 5: NVCA Letter Dated September 28, 2022 p,SA A, eq`` 9 z �� Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority PION pS�o4` September 28, 2022 SENT BY EMAIL Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 S Oro-Medonte, Ontario LOL 2EO Attn: Secretary Treasurer, Development Services planning@a oro-medonte.ca RE: Minor Variance Application 29 Saint Antoine Crescent Township of Oro-Medonte Town File No. 2022-A-54 NVCA ID#55645 Dear Secretary Treasurer, The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) staff is in receipt of a Minor Variance Application for the development on lands located at 29 Saint Antoine Crescent, in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Staff understand that the following is proposed on the lot; • construct an accessory building (shed) in the front yard Staff have reviewed this application as per our delegated responsibility from the Province to represent provincial interests regarding natural hazards identified in Section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS, 2020) and as a regulatory authority under Ontario Regulation 172/06. The application has also been reviewed through our role as a public body under the Planning Act as per our CA Board approved policies. Ontario Reaulation 172/06 1. The property is entirely regulated for Slope Erosion Hazards and partially regulated for Flood Hazards associated with a Sturgeon River head water feature located north of site. A permit is required for any development located within the Regulated Areas pursuant to this Authority's Development, Interference With Wetlands and Alterations To Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation (Ontario Regulation 172/06). 2. As the proposed accessory building is located within the NVCAs Regulated Area, a permit will therefore be required for the proposed development. Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority 8195 St"Line, Utopia,ON LOM 1TO T: 705-424-1479 F: 705-424-2115 A member of Conservation Ontario Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 12 of 13 Page 90 of 138 6.c) 5.50 p.m. DS2022-126, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: ... Minor Variance Application 29 Saint Antoine Crescent Township of Oro-Medonte Town File No. 2022-A-54 NVCA ID#55645 September 28, 2022 Natural Hazard - Reciulatory Comments 3. Policies contained within the PPS restrict development to areas outside of hazardous lands adjacent to shorelines and large inland lakes as well as river, stream and small inland lake systems which are impacted by flooding hazards and/or erosion hazards. 4. The location and alignment of the proposed detached accessory structure, as shown on the Site Plan dated September 16, 2022 is expected to be outside the area impacted by the slope erosion hazard limit and just outside the 6 m access allowance. NVCA staff therefore have no concerns with the location of the proposed accessory structure. Natural Heritage - Advisory Comments 5. NVCA Staff have no Natural Heritage Concerns. Additional Advisory Comments 6. An ESC Plan drawing separate to the Site Plan should be requested, including a summary of the placement of suitable ESC measures during construction. Details should be provided for the ESC measures, such as heavy-duty silt fence that references NVCA standard detail BSD-23 Draft available from the NVCA website. Conclusion The NVCA has no objection to the approval of the minor variance application as applied for. Thank you for circulating this application to the NVCA and please advise us of the Committees decision. Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact the undersigned at extension 278. Regards, Davin Metheral AW M. Planner I Page 2 of 2 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-126 Page 13 of 13 Page 91 of 138 Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 (Mansfield & Underschultz) Location: 29 St. Antoine Crescent o Zoning: Rural Residential Two 0 Exception 5 (RUR2*5) & q, o Environmental Protection (EP) d°`a`tia�t. N Saint Antoige N Official Plan: Rural Residential Current Use: Residential Maur. eLeul&!Rd! � FTTv c (D C9 N � O � =3. 00 0i7Jienc1� _etloszte� Proud Hrrua.Er.Fsduug Fnu'rr (D G_ n (D N (D Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 (Mansfield & Underschultz) Purpose: The applicants are proposing to construct an accessory building o (shed) and are seeking relief from the following section of Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended: o N 5.1.3 (a)— Permitted Locations for Detached Accessory Buildings N N Required: Proposed: N Not be located in front yard. Locate in front yard, setback 9.1 metres (29.8 feet) from Front Lot Line (D :S Z7 v v D v � c (D w o =3 Ca r ..i p 0 COC�i �i claszte r, a H• ,,.E.F,Ad,,,i r, , C/) (D G_ n (D N (D Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 (Mansfield & Underschultz) Aerial Photo: _......_ o CO O N N i N (D (D N N Saint Antoine Cre (D C QD 00 C�i � _etlos�te� r,a��a H�•��,,,.E�.F—fi,t F CI) (D G_ n (D N (D Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 (Mansfield & Underschultz) Applicant's Site Plan: Cn o 3 0 N O N N N O (D (D C� Y,y+ S N 1• F o p�� (Q p(J (D (D U O sF _ W Tawuhip o!'� C) 00 (C)/� P"',4 Fli-rirri,�r,F,ti�irir{�l�Niier V! 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CQ 00 P,iid Hrriiner,Ex Uhq Fnirnr CD G n Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 (Mansfield & Underschultz) E a � Cri CO QKV A} y� m s n� ✓.Ea S�,a+, u L L .u�``- "' °j' t ..;`�'- _-�, , '.�?s ,, may. t }yam' 4 Building site - looking West Building site - looking North O v s W Tawuhipo!' Q CO C�^ P,iid Hrriiner,Ex Uhq Fnirnr VJ CD G n Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 (Mansfield & Underschultz) < r t p•3s�. ;to �.,. Existing vegetated buffer Slope in rear yard CD s W Tawuhipo!' Q CO C�^ P,rid Hrrirner,Ex Uhq Fnirnr VJ CD G n Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 (Mansfield & Underschultz) Recommendation: Approved o It is recommended: 1. That Report No. DS2022-126 be received and adopted. 0 2. That Minor Variance Application 2022-A-54 by Katherine Mansfield&Derick Undershultz,specifically to permit the construction CO of a detached accessory building(storage shed)measuring approximately 7.32 metres by 8.53 metres(24 feet by 28 feet)and to IO be located in the front yard,on lands municipally known as 29 Saint Antoine Crescent,be approved,subject to the conditions as N outlined in Report DS2022-126. N 3. The conditions are as follows: P a) That notwithstanding Section 5.1.3(a)and Section 7.5(c),the detached accessory building shall otherwise comply with all p other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law; (D b) That the proposed development and landscaping 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 applicant maintains and preserves the existing vegetative buffer in the front yard,or replace with a similar vegetative buffer if destroyed; =' d) That the proposed detached accessory building shall not be used for human habitation,commercial purposes or for a home industry; e) That the applicant satisfy the permits and approvals required from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority in v accordance with the NVCA's letter dated September 28,2022; =3 f) That the appropriate Zoning Certificate, Engineered Lot Grading Plan,and Building Permit be obtained from the Township cQ cQ only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding,as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990,c.P. cD CD 13. o 0 4. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature. =3 =3 W Township o� W CQ �^ P,i�d Hrrilq,E-Uhg Fnirnr VJ CD G n CD Ta) DS2022-124, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Official Plan Revi... Township o}_ Report 0 Proud Heritage, Exciting Future Report No. To: Prepared By: DS2022-124 Development Services Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Committee Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Motion # October 5, 2022 Official Plan Review— Adoption of Township of Oro- Roll #: Medonte Official Plan Update R.M.S. File #: D09-42003 Recommendation Requires Action For Information Only It is recommended that: 1. That Report DS2022-124 be received and adopted; and, 2. That the Deputy Clerk bring forward By-law No. 2022-091 to adopt the Township's updated Official Plan for Council's consideration. Background: The Township's Official Plan (OP) Review/Update process began in 2016 but was stalled for a variety of reasons, primarily as a result of significant changes to planning policy at the Provincial and County levels. The most recent OP Review/Update process commenced in the summer of 2021 . Various consultations where held with the release of each draft version of the Official Plan Update that included public open houses. The statutory open house was held on August 31, 2022 and the statutory public meeting was held on September 8, 2022. The scope of this OP Review/Update consisted of what is known as a "conformity exercise." Section 26 of the Planning Act requires municipalities to review and update their Official Plan every 5 years after it comes into effect and every 10 years thereafter where the Plan has been replaced by a new Official Plan. Additionally Section 26 requires the Council of a municipality to review their Official Plan to ensure that it conforms with or does not conflict with Provincial plans, has regard to matters of Provincial interest and is consistent with policy statements issued under subsection 3 (1) of the Planning Act. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 1 of 10 Page 103 of 138 7.N DS20?2-12e4 AndX Karaiska.ki� Senior Ptl ner re: Official Plan Revi... Since the Tow ship of ro-Medonte do theirficial Plan, t ere have been a number of Provincial Plans and policies enacted and the Township's Official Plan does not conform to these documents and is therefore required under the Planning Act to be updated. Additionally, the County of Simcoe Official Plan that is currently in effect was approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in December 2016 and similar to the relevant Provincial policy documents, the current Township Official Plan has not been updated to conform with these in effect County policies as required by the Planning Act. It is recognized that the County of Simcoe is currently undergoing a Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) process that will further amend their current Official Plan. In August 2022, the County adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 7 which is Phase 1 (Growth Management) associated with their MCR process. Phase 2 of their MCR process will include Agricultural and Natural Heritage Systems, Climate Change, Settlement Area Expansions, and Watershed Management Policy Development. Phase 2 will also result in another Official Plan Amendment being adopted by the County and is anticipated later in 2023 or 2024. Once both of these amendments are approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and in effect, the Township will be required to further amend our Official Plan to conform to these updated policies. However this process could be a number of years away and the Township has a legislative requirement under the Planning Act to bring the current Official Plan into conformity with the County of Simcoe Official Plan (2016), the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), the Province's Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, and the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Region Source Water Protection Plan. The current update to the Township's Official Plan is specific to this purpose, hence a "conformity" exercise. Within those in effect County and Provincial policies and plans, the current Township Official Plan policies are being updated by: • applying the County's population and employment forecasts to 2031; • applying the currently approved alternative density and intensification targets; • generally updating the Township's land use, servicing, and transportation policies; • developing a settlement area hierarchy at the lower-tier level to inform the County's upper-tier settlement area hierarchy; and, • specifically bringing the Township Official Plan into conformity with the County of Simcoe Official Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), the Province's Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, and the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Region Source Water Protection Plan. There are a number of matters/requests that are not included in this current conformity process including: applying the County's population and employment forecasts to 2051, settlement area expansions, updates to Agricultural or Natural Heritage System Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 2 of 10 Page 104 of 138 7.a DS2022-124, Andy Kar iskakis, Senior Plann@r re: Official Plan Revi... mapping, and �rowth management. All of t�ese are intended to be addressed following the conclusion of the County's MCR process and updates to their Official Plan. The following provides a summary of the key milestones involved in the OP Review/Update process to date: • Re-launch of OP update project in August 2021 (DS2021-121 Report to Council August 18, 2021) and updates to website • Draft 1 of the OP was publically released on May 4, 2022; • The Open House on Draft 1 was held on May 18, 2022; • Staff Report DS2022-101(Report) was presented and endorsed on July 7, 2022 which provided a summary of all comments made on Draft 1 and provided recommendations on proposed changes based on the public and agency feedback; • Draft 2 of the OP was publically released on August 5, 2022; • The Statutory Open House under the Planning Act for Draft 2 was held on August 31 , 2022; • The Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act for Draft 2 was held on September 8, 2022. In addition, the following consultation meetings were held: • Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association —August 4, 2022 • County of Simcoe — September 26, 2022 • Hardwood Ski and Bike — September 29, 2022 Analysis: Overview This section of the Report is intended to provide an overview of the general structure and sections contained within the Township's Official Plan. Overall, the Township's Official Plan retains the vision of the previous Official Plan by protecting the natural environment through the emphasis of an `environment focused' philosophy which is contained in the Goals section (1 .8). The updated Official Plan is comprised of the following components: Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 3 of 10 Page 105 of 138 Ta� DS2022-124, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Official Plan Revi... Part 1 — Introd ction, Structure and Growth Management Part 1 includes the purpose, scope and vision of the Official Plan. This section also includes an overview of the land use designations and what each designation is comprised of. In addition, Part 1 contains the Growth Management section, which outlines where and how future growth is to occur in the Township. Part 2 — Land Use Policies Part 2 contains the land use planning that are specifically related to each land use designation (Craighurst Settlement Area, Horseshoe Valley Settlement Area, Rural Settlements, Agricultural, Rural, Employment Area, Highway Commercial, Shoreline, rural Residential, Greenlands, Mineral Aggregate Resources and Recreational). Part 3 — Environmental and Groundwater Management Part 3 contains the policies that deal with watercourses, floodplains, flood hazards, natural corridors, hazardous slopes and source water protection throughout the Township. Part 4 — General Policies Part 4 contains the policies that deal with land use planning matters, such as water and sewage servicing, transportation, cultural heritage resources and the subdivision of land that apply throughout the Township. Part 5 — Implementation and Interpretation Part 5 describes the key procedures that are to be used by the Township to implement the policies of the OP. Part 6 — Exceptions Part 6 outlines site specific amendments to policies contained in the OP. Part 7 — Glossary Part 7 contains an alphabetical list of key terms and words found throughout the OP. Part 8 Schedules Attached to the OP are a series of maps that identify the land use designations of properties in the Township. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 4 of 10 Page 106 of 138 Ta) DS2022-124, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Official Plan Revi... Draft 2 - Comments Received From reviewing and analyzing the comments that have been received at and after the Draft 2 Public Meeting (September 8, 2022), the following themes have been identified as follows: • Commercial Accommodations/Short Term Rentals; • Protection of the Oro Moraine and its Groundwater Resources; • Natural Heritage (Greenlands) and Agricultural Systems Mapping; • Settlement Area/Rural Settlement Area Boundary Expansions; and, • Settlement Area Reductions. Overall, all public comments that were received throughout the OP Review process were recorded, analyzed and responded to accordingly. These are included in the comment summary tables of the previous Reports. The recent round of comments are included in the comment summary tables as Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this Report. Clarification of Commercial Accommodation (Short Term Rental) Policies Commercial Accommodation (Short Term Rental/STRs) is an emerging issue for many municipalities in Ontario. As a result of concerns that have been raised by the community since 2017 in relation to STR's including conflict with existing residential uses, noise, safety, parking, environmental, zoning, taxation, and enforcement etc., the Township of Oro-Medonte underwent a review on short term rental accommodations and conducted extensive research into the matter in other jurisdictions, enacted a by- law amendment that was subsequently repealed as a result of an OLT decision in 2022. The Official Plan update provides clarity on those areas where commercial accommodations (STR's) have been historically permitted (eg. Resort Area) and areas where they have been prohibited. The comments received from various members of the public in writing highlighted the need for commercial accommodations to be expressively prohibited in the Draft OP. The approach of the Draft OP is to direct short-term rental accommodation uses towards a commercial or other appropriate land use designations in the Township and to prohibit them within an existing registered residential plans of subdivision or other existing residential areas. It is recognized that Bed and Breakfast Establishments and Timeshare Establishments are also considered forms of STR's and are subject to separate policies in the Draft OP that establish criteria to be permitted in certain land use designations subject to an amendment to the implementing Zoning By-law. Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 5 of 10 Page 107 of 138 T DS2022-124, Andy Karaiskaki Senior Planner re: Official Plan Revi... Protection of tf�e Oro Moraine and its Groundwater esources Comments were provided pertaining to the protection of the Oro Moraine and its groundwater resources. The Highly Vulnerable Aquifer and Significant Groundwater Recharge Area features that are identified in the Draft OP Schedules have been obtained from the Simcoe County Official Plan Map Schedules. Since the current OP came into effect, there have been numerous policy initiatives that have resulted in the strengthening of the environmental policies in the Township. These initiatives include the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2006 Provincial Growth Plan (Growth Plan), 2008 Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2014 PPS, 2017 Growth Plan, 2019 Growth Plan, 2020 Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan, 2020 PPS and the County of Simcoe Official Plan (finalized in 2016 by the Ontario Municipal Board). These documents have all increased the policy protection for significant natural heritage features such as provincially significant wetlands, significant woodlands, endangered and threatened species, significant valleylands and other natural heritage features. The policies contained in these documents are implemented through the Draft of the Official Plan, which brings a higher level of environmental protection to the policy regime than would exist under the current Official Plan. From a mapping perspective, there has been a significant increase in the amount of protected lands over from these Provincial and County policy updates what is protected under the current Official Plan. In addition to the strengthened environmental policies, there is also less opportunity for development to occur in the rural areas of the Township as a result of the growth management concepts that are applied. Growth is focused to Settlement Areas, with limited growth being permitted in Rural Settlement Areas and Rural Areas. In summary, the updated terminology, combined with the new policy effectively and appropriately protects the Oro Moraine and the environment and provides more protection than the current Official Plan. No modifications were made in the final draft of the OP as the approach is to implement the current source water protection mapping found in the County OP and the policies contained in the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan. Natural Heritage (Greenlands) and Agricultural Systems Mapping In support of the policies of the Growth Plan, the Province has mapped a Natural Heritage System (NHS) and Agricultural System as a long-term approach to planning for the protection of the Greater Golden Horseshoe's natural heritage, biodiversity, prime agricultural areas, specialty crop areas and rural lands. This mapping is not Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 6 of 10 Page 108 of 138 TV DS2022-124 AndX K�raiskakjs, Sel�or Planner re: Qfficial Plan Revi... applicable unti such time that the up er tier municipality (County of Simcoe) as identified the NHS and Agricultural System in their Official Plans. There are some significant mapping errors/issues with the Provincial mapping. These issues were expressed by the Township and many other lower-tier municipalities, in addition to the County, during the public comment period through the Provincial Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) posting. There is an opportunity to refine the Growth Plan NHS and Agricultural System at the time of implementation by the County of Simcoe with input from the local municipalities, including Oro-Medonte. The refinement of the Provincially mapped Growth Plan NHS and Agricultural System is part of Phase 2 of the Simcoe County's MCR process and as noted above will be updated in the next Township Official Plan Review. Until the completion of the County's MCR, the current mapping showing the natural heritage system and agricultural areas in the County Official Plan continues to apply and have been reflected in the Draft OP. Additional amendments to the Township Official Plan will be required following the County's update to their Official Plan to ensure conformity. Settlement Area/Rural Settlement Area Boundary Expansions or Reductions A number of comments expressed interest in expanding Settlement Area/Rural Settlement Area boundaries. It was stated that there is very little vacant land that remains available for development within the Settlement Areas/Rural Settlement Areas in the Township. The Growth Plan and the County Official Plan require the vast majority of growth and development to be directed to Settlement Areas that have existing or planned municipal water and wastewater systems and can support the achievement of complete communities. Growth is required to be limited in Rural Settlement Areas that are not serviced by existing or planned municipal water and wastewater systems. The Growth Plan further dictates that the establishment of new settlement areas is prohibited and that upper-tier and single-tier municipalities will undertake integrated planning to manage forecasted growth to the horizon of the Growth Plan which will establish a hierarchy of settlement areas and of areas within settlement areas. The determination of need and location of identified growth is the jurisdiction of the County of Simcoe. The Township's Official Plan Review is proceeding forward working within the 2031 planning horizon for population and employment distribution as identified in the in effect County of Simcoe Official Plan. Through the County's Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), the County will allocate the growth forecasts in Schedule 3 of the Growth Plan to lower-tier municipalities in accordance with the Growth Plan in a manner that implements the policies of the Growth Plan, such that a significant portion of population and employment growth is directed to lower-tier municipalities that contain primary settlement areas identified in the Growth Plan Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 7 of 10 Page 109 of 138 7.a1 S2022-124, Andyy Karaisk ki ., Seni r PI nner re: Official Plan Revi... (Bradford West �willimbury, CollingvVood, Innisf11, Midland, �ew ecumseth and Penetanguishene). Table 1 of the County's OP indicates a population projection for Oro-Medonte of 27,000 based on the 2006 Growth Plan for the Simcoe Sub-Area. On August 9, 2022, County Council adopted County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment No. 7 — Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) Phase 1 Growth Management, which provides a revised population forecast for Oro-Medonte of 26,230 to the year 2051 . Should the County through the completion of the MCR deem it appropriate to expand one or more of the Township's Settlement Areas of Rural Settlement Areas to accommodate future population projections, the OP has been structured so that consideration would be given to those areas that have existing or planned municipal water and wastewater systems. As noted above, the Township's settlement areas cannot be considered for expansion until such time as the County completes the MCR process and would be considered during the new Township Official Plan Review. On this basis, staff have not recommended any changes to the Final Draft of the OP that would expand settlement area boundaries at this time unless additional information comes forward through discussions with and comments from the County. Comments were also provided pertaining to the removal of the Settlement Areas to allow for the protection of the Oro Moraine and its groundwater resources. The Settlement Areas of Craighurst and Horseshoe Valley and the boundaries of these two Settlement Area have been identified in the current Official Plan since its adoption in 1997. These Settlement Areas are also identified in the County Official Plan. As discussed above, this Official Plan Review is a conformity exercise only and given all the Settlement Areas are designated by the County of Simcoe Official Plan they are required to remain in the Final Official Plan for conformity purposes. Discussion The Township has undertaken a lengthy process in order to have the Official Plan Update considered for adoption by Council. The primary reason for the delay has been the changing policy landscape in Ontario and the County including a lengthy Ontario Municipal Board hearing process related to the approval of the County Official Plan. As Council is aware, the Township's OP is required to conform to the Province's Growth plan and the County of Simcoe's Official Plan and to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. The OP Update process undertaken by the Township in the last 13 months has come about through extensive consultation with the public and various stake holders, has brought the Official Plan up to date with the County and Provincial documents, and it provides a modern and "made in Oro-Medonte" approach to a document that the public has helped shape and that the Township can rely on for years to come. Ensuring the Township Official Plan conforms with all current Provincial and County Policies and Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 8 of 10 Page 110 of 138 7.a� D$2022-124, Andy Karaiskakis Senior Planner re: Official Plan Revi... plans is not on y a legislative require ent but it will also etter position the Township for future Official Plan review/updates following the completion of the County's MCR and Official Plan Amendment process. Additionally, the updated Official Plan will provide a concise Township planning policy document that transparently outlines all Provincial and County policies for public awareness in one consolidated document. Policies/Legislation: Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, 2009 South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan, 2015 Provincial Policy Statement 2020 Growth Plan 2020 County and Township Official Plans Corporate Strategic Goals: Prepare for Our Future Foster Safe and Inclusive Community Living & Business Growth Consultations: Internal Township Departments External Agencies Director, Development Services Manager, Planning Services County of Simcoe Public and Community Attachments: Appendix 1 : Comment Response Summary Table of Draft 2 Official Plan Comments Appendix 2: Comment Response Summary Table Public Meeting - Draft 2 of the Official Plan Comments Appendix 3: Proposed By-law No. 2022-091 Conclusion: Through the Township's OP review process, the engagement with the Township's residents, indigenous communities, and various external agencies has assisted in creating a guiding land use planning document that aims to maintain protection of the Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 9 of 10 Page 111 of 138 Ta DS2022-124, And Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Official Plan Revi... natural environment, guide growth and development, and encourage appropriate economic development within the Township. This Official Plan update is a legislative requirement to ensure the Township planning policies conform with both the Provincial and County Policies and Plans. After the adoption of the Official Plan by Township Council, the document is provided to the County of Simcoe who is the approval authority for all Township Official Plan Amendments. Approval by the County of Simcoe is required before this Official Plan document will take full force and effect. Staff looks forward to continuing to work with the County of Simcoe on the approval of the Township's Official Plan update. Respectfully submitted: Andy Karaiskakis, RPP Senior Planner Approvals: Date Derek Witlib, RPP, MCIP Manager, Planning Services September 29, 2022 Andria Leigh, RPP, MCIP Deputy CAO/ Director, Development Services September 29, 2022 Development Services October 5, 2022 Report No. DS2022-124 Page 10 of 10 Page 112 of 138 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 CS�i •��edorte Proud Hmiiapr,Prririmg Pu�urc COMMENT • ••' 1 Alex So,James So Realty LTD., I have a question about the Trehaven Golf club. Is there possibility of residential redevelopment on this property? No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/06/10 These lands are designated Agricultural and Greenlands in the County's Official Plan.These lands are designated Recreational in the Draft Official Plan(OP)to reflect the existing golf course use and areas of influence surrounding the golf course.Residential development is not permitted in the Recreational designation—Section 2.15 2 Joanne Waddell We have acreage on line 11 and Horseshoe Valley Road(4th lot on the SE side of 11th)which is deeded as No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/06/16 Agricultural/Greenland's.About 7 years ago,we inquired about severing the property in half....We were told this The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to was not permitted.Has this changed? the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are designated Agricultural and Greenlands in the County's OP and is reflected as such in the draft OP Land Use Schedule'A'.The applicant is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed refinements to the Natural a: Heritage System and Agricultural System being l7 undertaken by the County of Simcoe as it relates to the U) subject lands. N 0 N N N A D C Q m sli rn' m rn' U) m o' v � m m � m m 0 m 0 w Q rb �' m updated September 28,2022 N a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J Hi Iqr,Fr 4i,Fyn 3 Tamara Terms,MHBC for Recommended Policy Amendments: Addressed in Draft 2 TransCanada Pipelines Limited 4.1.1 Pipeline Infrastructure The Draft OP has been updated by adding a new section 2022/06/16 4.1.1.1 TransCanada Pipelines Limited("FCPL")operates high pressure natural gas pipelines within its rights-cf- called Pipeline Infrastructure to recognize the existing way crossing the Township,as well as an industrial compressor station,and is identified on Schedule 1,Land Use pipeline with associated policies—Section 4.18 and Map D1,Transportation. 4.1.1.2 As a major infrastructure corridor and a major facility,the rights-of-way and compressor station shall be protected for current and projected needs. 4.1.1.3 Development in proximity to TCPL's rights-of-way and compressor station may result in TCPL being required to replace its pipeline(s).Early consultation with TCPL or its designated representative,for any development proposals within 200 metres of its pipelines and within 750 metres of TCPL's compressor station should be undertaken to ensure TCPL can assess potential impacts and provide recommendations to avoid adverse impacts to its facilities. 4.1.1.4 TCPL is federally regulated through the Canadian Energy Regulator Act and its associated Regulations.The Act defines a Prescribed Area of 30 metres on either side of the pipeline and requires authorization for ground disturbances and crossings within this Prescribed Area.TCPL will incorporate setback requirements identified in codes and standards as part of its authorization through written consent.TCPL should be consulted early in the land !v use,subdivision and development process to confirm all requirements. 4.1.1.5 A minimum setback of 7 metres shall be maintained from the limits of the utility right-of-way for all permanent structures and excavations.Accessory structures shall have a minimum setback of at least 3 metres from the limit of r) the right-of-way. 0 We also request that the following Schedules of the draft Official Plan Amendment show the TCPL rights-of-way and N facility as Infrastructure: Schedule A:Land Use,and Schedule D1:Transportation. a D C Q 4 Brandi Clement,Jones Consulting 90 Highland Drive&3303 Line 3 North Change recommended to Final Draft v Group LTD. In the new draft Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan,the lands are proposed to be designated Medium Density It is recommended that Section 2.3.2.2 Development sli 2022/06/20 Residential on Schedule A—Land Use.The Medium Density Residential designation permits townhouse,multiple Policies be revised to include additional policies regarding rn' and low-rise apartment dwellings,home occupations and accessory uses.The proposed Official Plan has removed timeshare developments using existing policies in the m the definition and associated policies for timeshare developments which we feel is appropriate for the subject lands. current OP. Further,the lands are proposed to contain natural heritage features of treed woodlands and a river on Schedule C N Natural Heritage. It is recommended that Schedule C be revised to remove (n We are unaware of any natural heritage features existing on the lands and note that the properties are fully treed woodlands and river features on the subject lands as developed with numerous buildings and multiple parking areas.As such,we respectfully request reconsideration on these lands are fully developed and contain no natural o identifying any natural heritage features on the lands on Schedule C which could hinder any future development on heritage features. the property. Im m � m m t D O W W (� N updated September 28,2022 Sl) a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 5 Wayne Lintack "I respectfully submit the Oro-Medonte Official Plan Review,regarding at least Heritage resources,should include No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/07/07 the invited participation/consultation of all the above noted parties,dthey have not been consulted with already,and The draft Official Plan has been developed specifically to sign off of the Heritage Section of the New Official Plan by all First Nations that participated in the development of update policies to conform to the existing County of the Simcoe County AMP. Simcoe's Official Plan and existing Provincial policies.The Township is required to prepare a new Official Plan after I further request the Township of Oro-Medonte retain Mr.Paul Racher of Archeological Resources Inc.to fully the County MCR Phase 1 and 2 are completed and participate in the development of a meaningful section in the"new official plan"to propedy identity and protect built additional background reports and studies,such as an heritage,archeological resources and burial sites in Oro-Medonte Township." archaeological plan,will be required at that time to form the policy basis of the new OP. Consultation on the draft policies included the Township's Heritage Committee and First Nations who are consulted through the Planning Act circulation processes. 6 Janet and David Bumstead As a SR resident I am concerned forthe health of Lake Simcoe,it's wetlands and NHS. No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/07/23 When I checked the website I was surprised to see all SR homes on Warbler Way,SR homes between 231 and 263 Simcoe County's Official Plan contains policies that Moon Point Dr.And the Recreation-leadership camp property are included in the area surrounding Orillia and are discourage development,including lot creation,within one subject to Policy 2.6.11. kilometre of a primary settlement area(i.e.Barrie,Orillia). a; Policy 2.6.11 point 2 adds additional Policy of Section 2.5. These lands are within one kilometre of the City of Orillia p Does that mean some of the rural Zone across from some homes could be developed? and therefore development of these lands is not permitted. N Would that apply to the 100 acres for sale on Woodland Dr.? The Draft OP contains this policy—Section 2.6.11. p How will this impact the health of Lake Simcoe,the existing NHS and wildlife habit? The 100 acres for sale on Woodland Drive is designated N Please clarity exactly how the Draft Official changes impacts the NHS and we residents. Greenlands in the County's OP and in the Draft OP and Is there a possibility that these properties will be annexed by Orillia? contains a Provincially Significant Wetland. n� The Natural Heritage Policies of the PPS and Growth Plan a still apply. D The Draft OP does not change the Provincial Natural Q Heritage System. '< The City of Orillia's Land Needs Assessment is not part of v this OP Review. sli 7 Joshua Morgan As noted within the attached letter our fine was retained by the owner of 60 Pine Ridge Trail to review the Change recommended to Final Draft Morgan Planning&Development Township's draft Official Plan. It is recommended that Schedule A be revised to reflect m Inc. County OP Land Use designations on the subject lands,to N 2022/08/02 In so doing,we noted a mapping discrepancy which we feel warrants a revision. An overview and summary of our designate the lands to Rural and Greenlands. U) request is provided within the attached letter.Please accept our request to modify the draft land use schedule as it m applies to the subject property by maintaining a split designation of both'Rural'and'Greenlands'. o' v m � m m t D O W W (� 91 updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 PmuJ H-1qr,Fr 4i,Fyn 8 Xu Han&Hang Gao 1)Section 2.4.2 Permitted Uses,we would like Township adds Semi-detached dwelling,Townhouse,multiple and No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/08/11 low-rise apartment dwelling to the permitted uses for Rural Settlements 1)it is appropriate to provide for higher forms of ground 1667 Ridge Rd E 2)we would like Township to add"local road"to part b)of subsection 3 ofsection 4.14 Special Needs Housing related housing in Settlement Areas,such as semi- 3)we would like Township to change the portion of Ridge Road East between Line 11 S and Line 13 S from detached and townhouses,where full municipal services Township Local Road to Township Collector Road in schedule D1. are available.Rural Settlements will experience limited growth with lower fors of ground related housing on individual on-site sewage systems. 2)it is not appropriate to direct and permit Special Needs Housing on local roads and shall be directed to appropriate locations within the Township to contribute to a complete community. 3)The Roads Network Plan identifies this portion of Ridge Road East as a Local Road.This has been reflected in the Draft OP. 9 Debbie Palmer "I wrote to you back in July expressing concerns that the retaining wall being constructed on the southern portion of No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/08/23 the Eagle's Rest development was in no way suitable or appropriate,norcorresponded to the stated O.P objective to The Draft OP already contains policies to ensure new a; 14 Highland Dr maintain the rural character of Oro-Medonte northat"Development adjacent to existing land uses shall be required development is compatible with the character ofthe p to be complimentary and sympathetic to existing land uses through the use of common or gradual scale,massing, adjacent properties.These policies were not contained in N and height."(see correspondence below). the current OP when the proposed Eagles Rest p development was approved.These new policies in the N N I had occasion to drive by the Eagle's Rest site last week and was stunned to see that the retaining wall has not only Draft OP will for the basis for the review for new been extended the entire length of the site,but has increased significantly in height well beyond your assurance that development applications. n� the wall averages only 6-7 feet above the road grade. (see attached photos)In addition,at the base of the western a portion ofthe wall,gravel has now been dumped to an approximate height of 6 ft,covering the lower portion ofthe > blocks all along the base ofthe wall. I assume that this is necessary to shore up support for the wall given its Q enormous height.The gravel extends almost to the shoulder of the road itself,is a terrible eyesore and given it is gravel,what can possibly grow on it to mask it except for perhaps weeds?Furthermore,at the mid-point of the v eastern portion of the wall,there is a lot of sand that may have already begun to seep through the blocks(see sli attached photo). Given what has happened before,with the collapsing of retaining wall on Valleycrest,I am y' concerned that this is a sign of real issues going forward. I am concerned not just about the more than questionable m aesthetics of the wall,but of the entire safety of the structure. rn' I would appreciate an on-site visit and inspection,assuring that it is compliant with what Planning Dept has approved (n and that the standards required for safety are being met,but also to see changes in the O.P.for assurances that CD never again will this kind of monstrosity be permitted to be built." o 10 Samantha Anderson Skelton Brumwell and Associates on behalf of our Client,Coulson Ridge Estates,owner ofthe lands at Roll: No change recommended to Final Draft Skelton,Brumwell&Associates 434601000328500 have reviewed the numerous documents of the MCR process.The goal of this letter is to initiate The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to m m Inc. discussions with both the Township and the County regarding the development of the subject lands.Our client would the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are m 2022/08/26 like to commence a long-ter planning for the subject property which is located just south of the current Sugarbush designated Greenlands in the County's OP and reflected 4346-010-003-28500 area.The development could include a transition of residential densities that represent an appropriate gradient of as such in the Draft OP Land Use Schedule'A'.Applicants' o Sugarbush.We have requested that the lands be included in the County MCR process to explore the opportunity for request to consider the natural heritage system refinement the expansion of the Rural Settlement Area which could allow an appropriate increase in housing while at the same has been submitted to the County for consideration Q time maintaining trail and natural heritage linkages. through their MCR—Phase 2. 0. m updated Septerrber 28,2022 -2 Sl) CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H-1qr,Fr 4i,Fyn 11 John Macdonald Property is currently zoned as Agricultural and request that it should stay that way,there are no municipal services No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/08/28 to the property otherthan garbage,telephone and hydro. The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to 337&389 Woodland Drive the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are designated Greenlands in the County's OP and reflected as such on the Draft OP Land Use Schedule W. 12 Alison Quigg Section 5.23 of the Zd Draft,it is noted that public or quasi-public uses shall be directed away from Agricultural and No change recommended to Final Draft Infrastructure Ontario Greenlands designations.Can you please confirm that no policies within Section 5.23 or the rest of the OP will Policy 5.23 1b)provides the ability to permit public or 2022/08/30 prevent the operation/expansion of existing public/quasi-public uses within the Agricultural and/or Greenlands quasi-public uses in the Agricultural and Greenlands designation? designation provided it is demonstrated that there are no Furthermore,we kindly request responses to our comments on the first draft. suitable alternative locations in other more appropriate designations. Section 5.27 Non-Conforming Uses would apply for the expansion,replacement or extension of legal non- conforming uses subject to certain criteria. The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.Property located at a; Assessment Roll Number 434602000418300(PIN p 585210058)is designated Greenlands in the County's OP N and is reflected as such in the Draft OP Land Use p Schedule'A'.The Greenlands designation permits N N conservation uses,public or private trails and other associated passive recreational opportunities and facilities In) that support the public or private trails. a The Oro Moraine boundary has been incorporated in the > second Draft OP. Iz 13 J Crawford Concerns about the proposed inclusion of the property in the province's MCR NHS.Discussions on this matter with No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/08/30 the County of Simcoe concluded that this property has no NHS features.As proposed,this would limit future growth The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to m 280 Ridge Road East tie.new agricultural buildings/structures)and would go against/contradict many of the definitions of uses of prime the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are m agricultural lands which is also what this farm is designated.Clarification on properties that fall under both NHS and designated Agricultural in the County's OP and is reflected prime agricultural land uses would be welcome. as such in the Draft OP Land Use Schedule'A'.The m applicant is encouraged to review and comment on the N proposed refinements to the Natural Heritage System being undertaken by the County of Simcoe as it relates to m the subject lands. o' 14 Clare Riepma The vast majority of this property is designated Greenlands.However there is a small area on the Line 12 frontage No change recommended to Final Draft Riepma Consultants Inc. that is proposed to be designated for Agricultural purposes.This area is dissected by the TCPL pipeline and The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to m 2022/08/31 contains the Robertson's home.We respectfully request that this portion of the property be designated as Rural to the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are m 1211 Line 12 North reflect the actual condition of the property.This parcel is surrounded by Greenlands and is too small to be farmed. designated Agricultural and Greenlands in the County'sCD OP and is reflected as such in the draft OP Land Use Schedule'A'.The applicant is encouraged to review and ° comment on the proposed refinements to the Natural w Heritage System and Agricultural System being Q undertaken by the County of Simcoe as it relates to the Q. subject lands. updated September 28,2022 N a7 (D TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H-1qr,Fr 4i,Fyn 15 Frank Lagendyk Please designate this property from Agricultural/Rural to Rural/Residential to allow for one or more lots to be No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/08/31 severed.Property at one time was used forgrowing Christmas trees and buckwheat.The land is not fertile and is The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to 1644 Old Barrie Road East less than ideal for sustaining good crops.Canada Land Inventory Agricultural Capability Rating rates the entire 57 the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are acres at a class 4-7 indicating poor agricultural conditions. designated Agricultural and Greenlands in the County's OP and is reflected as such in the draft OP Land Use Schedule'A'.Severances of residential lots is not permitted on lands designated Agricultural or Greenlands— Section 2.5.5&2.13.13.The applicant is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed refinements to the Natural Heritage System and Agricultural System being undertaken by the County of Simcoe as it relates to the subject lands. 16 Brandi Clement We represent Eagles Landing Estates Ltd.who own the lands located at 2735 Line 3 North.In the new draft Change recommended to Final Draft Jones Consulting Group Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan,the lands are proposed to be designated Low Density Residential on It is recommended that Policy 2.3.1.2.1 be deleted and 2022/08/30 Schedule B2—Land Use Settlement Area Horseshoe Valley.The Low Density Residential designation permits replaced with"Development adjacent to existing land uses 2735 Line 3 North detached dwelling,additional dwelling unit,home occupations,bed and breakfast establishments,special needs shall be required to be complimentary and sympathetic to a; housing,private home daycare for up to five children and accessory uses.The proposed Official Plan has included a existing land uses through the use of common orgradual p development policy for the Low Density Residential designation which states the primary intent is to recognize scale,massing,and height." N existing development and to permit single detached residential dwellings on existing lots in registered plans of p subdivision(Section 2.3.1.2.1). Policy 2.3.1.2.2 permits development through lot creation N N by consent provided a Plan of Subdivision is not required In our opinion,the policies in the new Official Plan need to have recognition for lands within Settlement Areas that in accordance with Section 4.8. n� have development potential that require some form of land division for development to proceed.The Settlement a Area Policies states the majority of residential growth shall be directed to these Settlement Areas and will be vital to > the creation of healthy,sustainable and complete communities(Section 2.1.1.2).Further,the Medium Density Q Residential designation in the Horseshoe Valley Settlement Area does not contain this policy and permits future residential development.As such,we respectfully request reconsideration of the development policies for the Low v Density Residential designation within Section 2.3.1 which could hinder any future development on the property. sli 17 Brandi Clement We represent Metroplex Corporation Inc.who owns the lands located at 3017 Highway 11 North. In the new draft No change recommended to Final Draft Jones Consulting Group Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan,the lands are proposed to be designated Commercial on Schedule B3— Exception 7 remains in the Draft OP. m 2022/08/30 Land Use Oro Centre.The Oro Commercial designation permits business offices and accessory retail uses,building N 3017 Highway 11 North supply outlets,commercial and trade schools,retail stores,eating establishments,service stations,motor vehicle U) sales establishments,in addition with other uses.A motor vehicle service station and kiosk use is not a recognized m permitted use in the proposed Commercial designation. o' The lands are also identified to be subject to an exception on Schedule H.Section 6.7 states notwithstanding any :2 other provision of this Plan to the contrary,for the lands known as Part of Lot 21,Concession 8,(municipally known m as 3017 Highway 11)and shown as Exception Area 7"on Schedule H(Exceptions)to this Plan,a motorvehicle m service station and kiosk are permitted on the lands.This exception needs to continue to be recognized in the new o, Official Plan.In our opinion,the policies in the new Official Plan recognize the site-specific policies related to the o subject lands and should not be removed or altered. w Q rb �' m updated September 28,2022 :2 N a7 (D TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 18 Doug Vary 1)WATER:The OP plans for growth of about 6,000 new residents or about 29q.The actual growth by 2031 may No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/01 be significantly higherthan this.The majority of residents in OM are on private wells(Township of OM Municipal 1)the Draft OP has not changed the growth allocations 14 Houben Crescent Water System Facts).Given the heavy reliance on aquifers as a water supply—what has the Township done in than what is identified in the current OP.When the current preparing this plan and for planned growth to ensure that the existing aquifers can support this growth?What is the OP was adopted in 1997,the appropriate hydrogeological Township's plan to provide a water supply to residents if this residential,business and other growth(such as assessment was completed.Development applications are aggregate expansion)resulting in an insufficient supply of water? required to submit a hydmgeological assessment for 2)GROWTH MANAGEMENT:In 1.9.2 1c)it is stated"to prohibit the development of new residential subdivisions review by Township departments and external agencies. outside of the Settlement Areas.It is indicated that these are Craighurst(area identified on Schedule B1)and 2)policy 1.9.2.1c)prohibits the development of new Horseshoe Valley(area identified on Schedule 32).Based on these statements can you confirm that no new residential subdivisions outside of Settlement Areas subdivisions or expansion of existing subdivisions like Braestone or Eagle's Rest will be permitted under this OP in 3)Schedule A Land Use identifies and designates existing non-settlemnt areas? estate and country residential developments as Rural 3)ESTATE AND COUNRTY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS:Can you provide a list of existing estate and country Residential residential developments as noted in 2.12.2 Objectives?I would think this list should be included as a schedule to 4)The policy language in Section 2.14.1 has been added the OP. to conform with the Provincial Policy Statement related to 4)AGGREGATES:2.14.1 1)Should this statement be qualified only to apply to primary aggregate resource areas Mineral Aggregate Resources. as identified in Appendix 1.If interpreted as both primary and secondary aggregates it would include virtually all of sv the Oro-Moraine and would preclude or encumber growth plans in Craighurst and Horseshoe Valley.I disagree that with the objectives that appear to give aggregate extraction priority over other land uses. 19 Anne Robertson Kallin We want both Oro-Medonte Council and the County of Simcoe to look more closely at this piece of land,its location, No change recommended to Final Draft Np 2022/09/05 and its potential,and to be open to discussions about this property.This property has no fanning potential.It has no The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to N N 1024 Old Barrie Rd E potential for the uses listed as"Greenlands designation uses".Although to us the following fact is self-evident,we the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are are compelled to point out that no one could make a living farming 42 acres of land.This land is surrounded by designated Greenlands and Rural in the County's OP and 1") residences,many of which are estate homes.It is our belief that the neighbours would not want livestock living here, is reflected as such in the draft OP Land Use Schedule'A'. a nor would neighbours welcome the application of agricultural chemicals or fertilizer adjacent to their properties.It is The applicant is encouraged to review and comment on > also our belief that an aggregate business or commercial enterprise such as marijuana cultivation,would be met with the proposed refinements to the Natural Heritage System Q resistance as well. being undertaken by the County of Simcoe as it relates to the subject lands. v 20 Barry Sookman We write to object to the Township's proposed Official Plan. In particular,we object to how short term rentals/short Comments noted.Resident will be advised of decision v 2022/09/07 term accommodations(STRs)are proposed to be treated.The proposed plan runs contrary to the recent OLT of OP. decision and is bad planning. We ask to be informed of the passing of the OP.This opposition is being submitted m on behalf Barry Sookman personally and on behalf of the Oro-Medonte Association for Responsible STRs. N U) m o' v m � m m co m 0 w rb �' m updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 21 David Johnson -enforcement must be a priority and must not be delayed or suspended by reason of the Official Plan process or Change recommended to Final Draft Oro Medonte Good Neighbours any appeal; In regards to environmental issues,it is recommended that Alliance -there are a number of areas where revisions to the proposed Official Plan are recommended in order to avoid Section 4.12 Bed and Breakfast Establishments be revised 2022/09/08 distorted interpretations and unintended outcomes,minimize legal challenge risk,and to retain existing controls and to require a Zoning By-law Amendment application for all safeguards;and, new B&B's. -no changes be introduced or made that would create an exception to allow certain types of short term rentals to operate in residential neighbourhoods. Part 7—Definition—Dwelling has been revised Short term rental accommodation definition revised to delete reference to"dedicated short-term or commercial accommodation" Section 4.13.1 amended to add wording regarding non- confirming short tens accommodation uses Section 4.13.3 amended to reflect Residential Tenancies Act Section 4.13.5 revised to recognize that all short tens !v rental accommodations are subject to zoning by-law amendment,unless a permitted use in OF and implementing zoning by-law(such as timeshare r) establishments and village commercial resort units) o Section 4.13.4 and 4.13.5 revised to the following:"within N an existing registered residential plan of subdivision or N other existing residential areas" a Section 4.13.7 has been deleted in the final draft D No change recommended in Final Draft .°' Section 5.8.4 amended to add"in this Plan"no other changes proposed as the policies are clear that the m proposed discretionary use is compatible with the m permitted uses and maintains the intent,principles, polices,and objectives ofthe Official Plan.Short term m rental accommodations as a discretionary use would not y' maintain this given the policies in Section 4.13. U) m o' v � m m � m m N 0 D O W Q W (� 91 updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 22 Brandi Clement We respectfully request additional wording to be added to Section 4.13 to clearly permit short term rentals in those Change recommended to Final Draft Jones Consulting Group areas where there have been historic timeshare establishments located on the lands,even where such timeshare It is recommended that Section 2.3.2.2 Development 2022/09/08 use has since changed,such as is the case with the Carriage Ridge Resort.In addition,the policies should be Policies be revised to include additional policies regarding 90 Highland Or&3303 Line 3 N further clarified on how maintaining the residential character is to be assessed as this is much too subjective.While timeshare developments using existing policies in the Carriage Hills&Carriage Ridge we would expect that the"character'test would mean that areas such as those that have been historically utilized as current OP. timeshare establishments but now have a different ownership structure,for example,would be permitted to have short term rental accommodations,it would be preferable forthe OP to further define the factors that go into the character test,or to simply provide clear acknowledgment that short term rentals would be permitted in these areas. Further,we disagree with short term rental accommodations being referred to as commercial uses.In our opinion, No change recommended to Final Draft the intent of short term rental accommodation policies is to recognize the occurrence of short term rental within Position of Township and the recent Ontario Land Tribunal residential uses and not commercial uses(the zoning by-law already provides a separate regime for short tens decision that STRs are commercial use. rentals within commercial uses,such as a hotel)where this would not be of concern. Finally,we submit that the Official Plan should provide greater transparency as to the types of matters that would be No change recommended to Final Draft regulated through a licensing by-law.For example,it would make sense that any licensing by-law would take into This is more appropriately addressed in the Municipal Act sv account the same factors as are relevant to the zoning—such that those areas where short term rentals have policies and by-laws;criteria are not being incorporated always been part of the character,such as historic timeshare establishments,or areas with commercial based uses, into the Draft OP. U) not needing to be regulated by further licensing,while areas where such uses were not previously anticipated(such N as short term cottage rentals)would be. N N A D C Q m sli rn' m rn' U) m o' v m � m m N O W W (� 91 updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 23 Andrew Jeanne This correspondence has been prepared on behalf of our clients,Freed Developments Ltd.,HSV Limited Bennett Jones LLP Partnership and the title owner is HSV GP Inc,owners of significant land holdings in the Horseshoe Valley No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/08 Settlement Area.We have concerns with the proposed new Official Plan which are summarized as follows: Position of Township and the recent Ontario Land Tribunal -Our client has significant concerns with the short term accommodation("STA")polices.These concerns decision that STRs are commercial use. include the fact that the proposed policies identify STA's as a commercial use.The central theme of the STA is that they are not traditional commercial uses,such as hotels,but rather relate to short tens rentals of residential units- -our client is concerned with the way the proposed STA policies appears to impose new obligations Changes recommended to Final Draft on long standing permitted uses that can include temporary accommodations,such as bed and breakfasts or It is recommended that Sections 2.3.2.2 and 2.3.4.2 Village Commercial Resort Units.The inclusion of Village Commercial Resort Units,which are permitted in Development Policies be revised to include additional the Village One Zone,within the STA umbrella(including the potential licensing requirement)is not policies regarding timeshare developments using existing appropriate and is a significant policy shift to which our client objects.Proposed licensing arrangements should policies in the current OP be directed toward the application of STA's as it relates to the introduction of STA units in areas where the same may not have been contemplated in the past,such as single detached residential neighborhoods,not areas Sections 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.4.2 have been updated in include like Horseshoe Valley where temporary accommodations have always been contemplated. Timeshare Development as a Permitted Use In this regard,our client submits that any STA policies references a potential licensing operation should include sv direction specifying that areas such as the Village One Zone and other similar areas that have been permitted Section 4.13 recognizes that some forms of Short Term to operate with temporary accommodations for a considerable amount of time,would not be captured by Rental Accommodations will be recognized by the licensing. implementing Zoning Bylaw. These would include r) Our client recommends the Township to include policies that encourage development and redevelopment and Residential care Homes,Timeshare Establishments,and o provide flexibility within the Horseshoe Valley Settlement Area that is in keeping with the character of the Village Commercial Resort Units that are each currently N Settlement Area and Resort. recognized under Zoning By-law 97-95,as amended N Our client also recommends Official Plan policies that encourage the establishment of Master Plan forthe a development and redevelopment of in proximity to the resort. No change recommended to Final Draft This is more appropriately addressed in the Municipal Act policies and by-laws;criteria are not being incorporated .°' into the Draft OP. m sli rn m rn' U) m o' v m � m � N N (D O W W (� 91 updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J rl—lq,F-4i,Fy— 24 Linda Wells 1.Since SC altered O-M's population figures expected by 2051 to only 2460 people and therefore SC sees no need No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/06 for community land expansion has O-M expanded the settlement area boundaries by much since 2016 and if so 1.Rural Settlement boundaries identified on the Schedules where and why?to me it looks like Hawkestone has expanded down to the lakeshore—what do you imagine that to the Draft OP are shown to reflect the boundaries of the much space might look like in 30 years?Does settlement area expansion orange include the possibility for Settlement Areas identified in the County OP,Hawkestone commercial uses? Rural Settlement area conform with the boundaries SC also suggests that no new numbers of hectares are needed for Employment lands to 2051 and that O-M has identified in the County OP. more than is needed.SC says more than 79%of population will be in the south sector-south of Innisfil. Have the planners added hectares for Employment Lands since 2016 given SC recommendations that jobs created The Draft OP incorporates the recommendations will be 2,000 less than previously forecasted and that additional lands are not needed? contained in the Employment Land Strategy completed by 2.What has happened to Plan 589 that O-M de-designated as a subdivision by By-Law 88-102?It is full of streams, the Township and have designated additional employment wetlands,biodiversity,is greater than 1 hectare and contiguous with NHS,It also borders a conservation easement? lands to manage its supply of employment lands over the Why did SC deny including it in NHS?did they give a rationale as to why it was denied?Did planners ask them for long tens.Further,the Draft OP is conforming to the one?Can we know what the reason is please? current County OP.Discussions with County staff 3.Wetlands south of Orillia paralleling Line 15 on the east for a ways travelling south-this area is striped green regarding the forecasted employment growth are ongoing. lines is marked subject to PPS 2020 as 2.6.1-what would it take to develop these lands?How flexible can a decision by council be?I would wish for there to be no flexibility.These are the last wetlands of any size that border 2)The County will be addressing the NHS mapping as part iv the shoreline. of MCR Phase 2. 4.Re:Schedule B-3-Oro Centre Section 2.9-all lands east ofthe employment lands coloured in white-the developers of lands had to pay LSCA for the wetlands they destroyed-it is a lost chance to show in colour 3)Simcoe County's Official Plan contains policies that ram) graphically that the area is made up of GREENLANDS/NHS. discourage development,including lot creation,within one o 5.1 would like to add the idea that an underpass wildlife corridor be considered to join contiguous NHS comers that kilometre of a primary settlement area(i.e.Barrie,Orillia) N border on lands at the corner of line 8 where the NHS GREENLANDS meets Hwy 11.and to the north of HWY 11 at (County OP Policy 3.3.7).These lands are within one that spot where the NHS lands continue. kilometre of the City of Orillia and therefore development of a 6.Has Hawkestone Settlement area been expanded since the 2016 OP?If so why?What do the planners envision these lands is not permitted.The Draft OP contains this D may occur there given that only 2460 people are expected in O-M over the next 30 years since most of the growth policy—Section 2.6.11. will be in a commute to the GTA?How many homes are under review over the next year in the settlement areas of These lands are designated Greenlands in the County's .°' Horsehoe Valley,Craighurst,Warminster? OP and in the Draft OP and contains a Provincially Significant Wetland.The Natural Heritage Policies of the m PPS and Growth Plan still apply. m 4)These lands are outside of the Oro Centre Employment m Area and are subject to the land use designations shown y' on Schedule A. U) m 5)A Highway 11 underpass wildlife corridor is within the MTO Controlled Areas and is subject to MTO's policies, standards and requirements. � m 6)Rural Settlement boundaries identified on the Schedules to the Draft OP are shown to reflect the boundaries of the w Settlement Areas identified in the County OP;Hawkestone o Rural Settlement area conform with the boundaries w identified in the County OP. Q w 0' m updated September 28,2022 N a7 (D TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 25 HVPOA 1)Place greater emphasis throughout the Plan,especially in the introductory sections,on our rural character and the No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/08 scenic features which distinguish our Township and make it such a desirable place,extensive forests,rolling hills, 1)Draft 2 was updated to incorporate the character agricultural heritage language from the current OP,specifically in Sections 1.7 2)Population growth targets should be updated to reflect the extensive,professional analysis recently completed by and 1.8. Hemson in the County MCR exercise.Highergrowth by 2031 than the MCR forecasts to 2051 should not be approved at this time.It makes no sense to rush through approval of an"updated"plan based on outdated(2017) 2)This Official Plan Review(OPR)is a conformity exercise growth targets,even under the guise of a conformity exercise that continues to enforce the growth targets from the in- 3)We continue to question the different land use designations between settlement areas.It is our view that there force County OP. should be a single set of land use designations(zones)across the Township and that provisions for Craighurst and Horseshoe Valley should be mostly consistent 3)Given that this OPR is a conformity exercise,the Draft 4)We are not opposed to additional residential units in appropriately sized properties/homes.However,we are not OP maintains separate land use designations and policies an urban area and need to ensure that challenges our rural township faces in planning for these are identified and for the Settlement Areas of Craighurst and Horseshoe addressed Valley.When the Township commences the process for a 5)We feel that the plan needs to clarify that concerns about short-term rentals(STR's)and Bed&Breakfasts new OP,consolidation of those designations and policies (B&B's)are not limited to the Township's shoreline areas but extend to other residential developments,particularly will be considered. Horseshoe Valley.As such,we strongly agree that STR's should continue to be strictly prohibited in residential sv neighbourhoods except for the V1 zone,that approval of B&B operations should also require a site-specific zoning 4)Section 4.9 Additional Dwelling Units has been change throughout the Township implemented to conform to Provincial policies. 6)We also ask that you double-check and correct as appropriate two mapping concerns as mentioned during the r) Public Meeting:first,that the southern boundary of the HV settlement area is moved to north of Bass Lake Sdrd in Change recommended to Final Draft o the small inset,for consistency with the correct large map of Schedule B,and second,that the children's play 5)It is recommended that Section 4.12 Bed and Breakfast N area/parkette is appropriately depicted at the comer of Pod's Lane&Alpine Way Establishments be revised to require a Zoning By-law N Amendment application for all new B&B's. a 6)It is recommended that Schedule B2 Land Use > Settlement Area Horseshoe Valley be revised to update .°' the inset map to correct the southerly boundary of the Settlement Area. m sli No change recommended to Final Draft The park block at the northeast comer of Alpine Way and m Pod's Lane is currently designated Low Density N Residential in the Township's OP and this designation is U) proposed to be carried over to this Draft OP.Section m 4.17.3 of the Draft OP permits parks and open space uses in any land use designation.The implementing Zoning By- law will continue to zone this park block for park purposes. � m m � m � m m N A (D O W W (� 91 updated September 28,2022 N a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J Hi Iqr,Fr 4i,Fyn 26 Debbie Palmer Our OP should further safeguard our rural heritage,our natural features,our forests and hills,and most importantly No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/09 our water.Our priorities must be to strengthen plans to protect and preserve them,and that is just not something I The Draft OP contains policies to ensure new development 14 Highland Drive feel the OP is doing.We must acknowledge climate change is real and that basing plans on data of the last 20-40- is compatible with the character of the adjacent properties. 60 years is not only unwise,but detrimental.While intensification may optimize use of infrastructure and make sense These policies were not contained in the current OP when on paper,it does not make sense in a snow belt to have narrow,tiny lots where there is no where to put snow,only the proposed development was approved.These new to have to have the Township send in expensive equipment to haul it away.Viable communities must have various policies in the Draft OP will form the basis of the review for options for housing with retail and services available,ideally within walkable distances.That is just not feasible in new development applications. Horseshoe Valley.The current OP vision is simply to make it a sprawling bedroom community,centred around a recreational hub and in order to do so,create water and sewage treatment facilities that could destroy the Coldwater creek. 27 Paul Grass In the official plan under section(1.7)it reads"to provide a basis for protecting the Township's Natural Heritage No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/09 System....emphasis the Township's unique character...rural lifestyle...in a manner that has the greatest positive 1)The Draft OP contains policies to ensure new impact on the quality of life in Oro-Medonte"Great vision...but the plan does not reflect that vision in many ways. development is compatible with the character ofthe 1)The Eagles Rest wall is one.Not only does it not reflect a rural lifestyle,it looks like we are trying to create our adjacent properties.These policies were not contained in own defining structure like the Berlin Wall or the Great Wall of China!The"Great Wall of Oro-Medonte"is one of the the current OP when the proposed development was most"non-rural'structures I have seen. Not only is it an eye sore,it appears it may be unstable.I saw some work approved.These new policies in the Draft OP will form the a; men,a day or so ago after the rain,packing sand around the outside base of the wall. Is the wall effecting the'run basis of the review for new development applications. p off'of sand over Line 3 and Bass Lake Road,which we saw a few days ago?How is that going to stand up when it N starts to rain heavily in October and November?What happens in the spring with the snow melting? p Apart from ruining the beautiful forest"look"of this area,I think it needs a second opinion just to make sure it will not r) fall down or fall over. N 2)STR's. There were comments made regarding the wording changes required in the plan for dealing with STR's in No change recommended to Final Draft n� our'rural neighbourhoods'. These commercial ventures,again undertaken by mostly outsiders who care nothing 2)The draft OP has incorporated policies in Section 4.13 a about our quality of life here,are harming our neighbourhoods. The lack of bylaw enforcement over the years has to protect residential neighbourhoods from commercial > eroded the confidence in not only the bylaw enforcement capabilities of Oro-Medonte,but also the direction the accommodations including:policy 4.13.4 states that short- Q council is taking regarding the'offenders'who tell us basically to'take a hike'.The official plan needs to outline term rental accommodations shall be prohibited within a clearly the process and consequences of breaking the law.There are plenty of STIR options in the local resorts,so single detached residential neighbourhood;policy v more are not required in residential neighbourhoods. 4.13.5(ix)states that short-term rental accommodations sli 3)Population growth This was mentioned by a caller. The growth plan for our area far exceeds the County growth shall not be permitted in existing registered residential rn' plan. Apparently the official plan is suggesting more grown in less than 10 years that the county is projecting in 30 plans of subdivision and other existing residential areas m years!Why the push to get this in the plan when it probably will be appealed? Using"information"from 2017 is substantially developed with single detached dwellings. clearly not in keeping with"managing growth"(Vision 1.7) in 2022 and beyond. N No change recommended to Final Draft U) 3)The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform CD to the current County of Simcoe Official Plan including the o growth management framework established in the County OP. m m � m � m m N N (D O W W (� 91 updated September 28,2022 N a7 Rt TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J Hi Iqr,Fr 4i,Fyn 28 Dean Blain 1)Looking at the land use mapping this morning in Schedule A, I notice that the Shoreline Designation does not No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/09 appear to cover the entire waterfront along Lake Simcoe.There appear to be two significant breaks in the blue 1)Those areas—at the bottom of Line 2(Shanty Bay)and coloured Shoreline Designation mapping-one at the bottom of Line 2 and the other at the bottom of Line 11. Given bottom of Line 11(Hawkestone)are designated Rural that the same environmental issues would apply in these areas I would suggest that the Shoreline Designation Settlements in the Draft OP and have been historically mapping be revised so that it is continuous along the Lake Simcoe waterfront with no breaks. reflected as Rural Settlement areas in the current OP and 2)1 would suggest that the Shoreline Designation mapping be revised so that the Shoreline Designation applies to County OP. all properties directly along the waterfront and those in the direct backlot areas to the waterfront,so that when the Change recommended to Final Draft new Zoning By-law is brought forward all of these properties will be consistently treated forzoning purposes under In regards to environmental issues,it is recommended that the Shoreline Designation and will have a consistent approach from an environmental perspective. Section 4.12 Bed and Breakfast Establishments be revised to require a Zoning By-law Amendment application for all new B&B's. No change recommended to Final Draft 2)The implementing Zoning By-law Review will assess the shoreline properties and apply an appropriate zone standard for those lots. 29 Peter Lavoie The Official Plan demonstrates aspects of legal jeopardy which will undoubtedly trigger appeals to the OLT based on No change recommended to Final Draft a; 2022/09/09 several land use zoning changes.This jeopardy will be made more complex by the changes required arising from This Official Plan Review is a conformity exercise in order p 105 Lakeshore Road East the County certification of their Official Plan.With possible knock-on effects causing refiling of pleadings.The to address current County and Provincial policies as N Township is in the throes of political campaigning wherein there is Official Plan subject matter that will constitute required by Section 26 of the Planning Act.The Township p planks in various platforms.For the above reasons it would be wise to permit the Council that will be seated after will be required to complete a new OP following the N N October 24th to receive the Draft Official Plan for potential adoption and to weigh the impact on the Township with County's MCR-Phase 2 amendment anticipated in 2024 the mandate they have received from the electorate.This would be more democratically advantageous and efficient and during the next term of Council. r) rather than to have the new Council contemplate and revise the Official Plan given the input and direction that they a will have received very recently from the residents > Iz 30 Todd Vanzuilekom Green spaces are good for human health and they are crucial for community health.Research shows that cities with No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/09 healthy natural forests,open green spaces and less density are more resilient.They have cleaner air and water, Agriculture is a large part of the Township's economy and m reduced heat islands,lower energy use,and even experience less crime.Townships gain from the environmental, is identified as such in Sections 1.7 and 2.5 of the Draft m social and economic benefits of urban trees and green spaces when it is part of overall planning and infrastructure. OP. Our forests and natural areas are a biosphere of life.They provide habitat for a variety of birds,fish,animals, The Draft OP contains policies to direct growth to m insects,and other organisms,while also providing corridors and greenways to link habitats.With the recent clear Settlement Areas and to prohibit the development of new N cutting of the old Edgar Base and the plot set out for the school,those in the surrounding areas have felt the impact. residential subdivisions outside of Settlement Areas— Of course our other unique attribute is our abundance of Agricultural Land.I will use the cliche"Fanners Feed Cities' Section 1.9.2.No new areas are being identified or m It's true,they do.And without them,we simply add to the problem of increased food costs and outsourcing to other designated for growth in this conformity OP. 2. communities for fresh food.Farming is a large part of our local economy,it's a huge economic driver.By preserving o farmland we preserve the farming economy. :2 m I am pro sustainable,preservation and smart growth.I know that once we lose what we have,we have lost our unique identity as a township and simply become like our neighbours to the south.We need to consider where our best areas of growth are and what that growth should look like very carefully.Once we gone too far down the road, there is no turning back.It amazes me that out of 10 people I talk too,at least 90%of those think the same way as L o Largely I believe its because they"chose"to live here for the reasons I state above.Yet this large majority seems to be pleading with the powers that be to preserve and maintain what we have and move forward with growth that limits Q the impact on existing residents and communities and focuses on enhancement that we ALL agree on.Without a 0 doubt,this mindset will be on most of our residents mind come this fall election. v' updated Septerrber 28,2022 N a7 (D TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 Pm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 31 Amanda Hoffmann We represent Blornie Holdings Inc.who own the lands located at 567 Line 11 South,in the Settlement of Change recommended to Final Draft Jones Consulting Group Hawkestone.In Draft 2 of the proposed Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan,the subject lands are designated It is recommended to delete the word"infill"in Policy 2022/09/09 Rural Settlement Area.The proposed development policies for the Rural Settlement Area states infill development is 2.4.3.3. 567 Line 11 South encouraged provided that the proposed development is in keeping with the existing character and planned land uses of the area(Section 2.4.3.3).Further,new infill lots,on lands without municipal services,or with partial services,may be permitted by severance or plan of subdivision subject to specific criteria(Section 2.4.3.5).We respectfully request additional wording to be added to the Official Plan to define infill development to clarity which lots within these settlement areas could be developed or intensified.In our opinion,the subject lands should be permitted to develop residential uses,such as a subdivision of single detached dwellings,as it would represent an efficient use of underutilized lands within a settlement area,development along an existing transportation network that easily connects to Highway 11 and the rest of Oro-Medonte,and would provide a greater range of housing options for current and future residents. 32 Andrew&Jackie Campbell -Draft Schedule B2 is indicating the lands adjacent to our property(the wedge shaped property on the map behind No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/09 our house)be zoned Low Density Residential.The narrow width and topography of the old golf course lands(the These lands are currently designated Low Density 11 Bridle Path wedge shaped property)are partially in a valley which is incompatible with low density development. Residential in the Township's OP and this designation is -Draft Schedule C is incomplete and not indicating the actual extent of the natural heritage features in the old golf proposed to be carried over to this Draft OP. a; course adjacent to our property.There is a significant treed area/hedgerow behind ours and our neighbours' p properties that is missing The natural heritage features will be updated once the N -Given the natural heritage features as well as the topography some of the lands to be designated residential are County completes its Natural Heritage System review p incompatible and should be recreational. through the MCR process. N N I request that the Schedules be updated accordingly and that there be a requirement in the Official Plan that existing treed buffer areas cannot be removed between existing homes and new development.These treed buffer areas n� should be at least 15 meters wide.Further request that the old golf course fairway lands be designated Recreational a on Schedule B2. > 33 Greg&Shawna Oldfield We Teamed just recently about the new township OP and redesignation of our 37 acres to"Greenland" No change recommended to Final Draft .°- 2022/09/09 Without much time to research all the changes it does appear our property rights and values are being seriously The lands are designated Oro Moraine Enhancement Area 3099 Line 4 North compromised and/or reduced.It is our position that after almost 20 years of ownership and increasing approved in the existing Official Plan.The draft Official Plan has m development all around us including an Elementary School and Community Center,that our lands should have been been developed to conform to the County of Simcoe's m included in the settlement node with good development practices of working from the infrastructure outwards(and Official Plan.These lands are designated Greenlands in servicing both sides of road,our property also has township water to the lot line).We object to this rezoning on the County's OP and is reflected as such in the draft OP m several levels and will endeavor to quickly find professionals to work on our behalf to represent us in these matters Land Use Schedule W.The applicant is encouraged to N review and comment on the proposed refinements to the Natural Heritage System being undertaken by the County m of Simcoe as it relates to the subject lands. o' Settlement boundary expansion is the responsibility of the m County of Simcoe.Settlement Area boundary expansions shall proceed through an amendment to the County of Simcoe Official Plan as part of a Municipal Comprehensive Review as well as an amendment to the Township Official o Plan as outlined in Section 1.11 in the draft OP. Alternatively,minor adjustments may be considered in advance ofthe Municipal Comprehensive Review in 0 accordance with Section 1.11 of the draft OP. jv' updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H-1qr,Fr 4i,Fyn 34 Bryn Pressnail I am submitting this comment as a homeowner in Shanty Bay and on behalf of the Shanty Bay Residents' No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/09 Association.In the new Official Plan(Schedule A—Land Use)it shows that Shanty Bay has been designated as 1)Shanty Bay is designated Rural Settlements in the Draft 5 Bay Street Rural Settlement and it goes right down to the waterfront.In the new Official Plan,Bed and Breakfasts are going to OP and has been historically reflected as a Rural be permitted as a matter of right in Rural Settlements.Therefore,based on the new Official Plan,Bed and Settlement area in the current OP and County OP. Breakfasts are going to be permitted as a matter of right in Shanty Bay right down to the waterfront.Thus,the Change recommended to Final Draft protections afforded areas zoned Shoreline Residential that require a site-specific zoning amendment for Bed and It is recommended that Section 4.12 Bed and Breakfast Breakfasts elsewhere,will not apply to Shanty Bay.Therefore,I cannot agree with the proposal and object to any Establishments be revised to require a Zoning By-law de-regulation of Bed and Breakfasts in the Shoreline Residential zones in Shanty Bay. Amendment application for all new B&B's. 35 Glenn Stringer On behalf of the Hawkestone Ratepayers'Association,the Pugsley Lane residents in Hawkestone and me as a No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/09 private land owner on Pugsley Lane,I would like to point out that the Official Plan Draft 2 SCHEDULE A(Land Use) Hawkestone is designated Rural Settlements in the Draft 39 Pugsley Lane map shows Pugsley Lane shoreline properties as'Hawkestone Residential'and should show these properties as OP and has been historically reflected as a Rural 'Shoreline'.The Official Plan Draft 2 SCHEDULE AS(Zoning)map shows Pugsley Lane shoreline properties zoned Settlement area in the current OP and County OP. as'Shoreline Residential'.This is very important that this is corrected. Change recommended to Final Draft In the new Official Plan,Bed and Breakfasts are going to be permitted as a matter of right in Rural Settlements. It is recommended that Section 4.12 Bed and Breakfast Therefore,based on the new Official Plan,Bed and Breakfasts are going to be permitted as a matter of right in Establishments be revised to require a Zoning By-law Hawkestone right down to the waterfront. Thus,the protections afforded areas zoned Shoreline Residential that Amendment application for all new B&B's. a; require a site-specific zoning amendment for Bed and Breakfasts elsewhere,will not apply to p Hawkestone. Therefore,I cannot agree with the proposal and object to any de-regulation of Bed and Breakfasts in N the Shoreline Residential zones in Hawkestone. Please show the LAND USE mapping in Schedule A of the Official p Plan to show Pugsley Lane waterfront as being in the'Shoreline'designation. N N N A D C Q m sli rn' m rn' U) m o' v m � m m N W (D O W W (� 91 updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 36 Greg Barker On behalf of Horseshoe Valley Developments(2018)Inc(the Owner),owners of lands known as Horseshoe Valley Innovative Planning Solutions Subdivision,Phase 4 and Phase 5 lands and the Timber Ridge Subdivision(the Subject Lands),Innovative Planning 2022/09/09 Solutions(IPS)is providing the following correspondence relative to the Townships Draft Official Plan#2(DOP).It is Horseshoe Valley Phase 4&5 noted that the subject lands currently possess draft plan approval for residential development. Timber Ridge 1)Horseshoe Valley Subdivision Phase 4&5—Township File Numbers 2016-SUB-01(Phase 4)and 43-OM-20001 No change recommended to Final Draft (Phase 5).-The DOP identifies portions of these lands as part of Exception 6 per Schedule H of the DOP.The Exception 6 maintains the policies contained in the current policies provided appear to mirror the current Official Policies,specifically sections C14.3.6.1 through to C14.3.6.9. OP Confirmation is requested this is accurate.The Owner has no objection to the continuation ofthese policies as these policies will continue to permit the development of the lands in accordance with the current and existing draft plan approvals.Further clarification is requested relative to the applicability of the policies contained within Section 2.1 of the DOP.Specifically,we request the Township confirm that the policies of Section 2.1 do not apply to the lands included within Exception Area 6? The balance of the lands—a small portion which are proposed to be maintained as Low Density Residential per Schedule B2—are subject to the policies of Section 2.3.1 of the DOP.Through review of these policies,the Owner has no objections to the proposed policies as the proposed policies would continue to permit the development of the sv lands in accordance with the current and existing draft plan approval.Please confirm this is accurate. 2)Timber Ridge Subdivision—Township File Number 43-OM-93002&43-CD-93002-The DOP Identifies these r)) lands as being designated Medium Density Residential per Schedule B2 ofthe DOP.Through review of these o policies,the Owner generally has no objections to the proposed policies contained within Section 2.1 and 2.3.2 as r� the proposed policies would continue to permit the development of the lands in accordance with the current and N existing draft plan approval.Please confirm this is accurate. a Clarification is requested relative to the term'low rise"as it relates to apartment dwellings.The DOP could include a > minimum,a maximum and/or range of building heights permitted relating to"low rise'and which will be implemented .°' through zoning. m Clarification is requested relative to proposed policy 2.3.2.2(1)under Development Policies which provides: v 1.Where a Medium Density Residential designation abuts an existing Low Density Residential designation,buffering in the forth of landscaping shall be provided within the Medium Density Residential designation lands to provide for m privacy and a smooth transition between uses. N Clarification is requested from the Township to provide further detail as to what the landscape buffering shall entail No change recommended to Final Draft m as it relates to the development of the subject lands.This policy appears to be vague and could be interpreted in The intent of this policy is to ensure an appropriate many ways.It is critical to provide clarity to this policy to ensure a consistent application of the policy by the transition between the proposed development and existing Township is implemented moving forward and to ensure developers and/or residents are aware of the intent of this development. m policy.Clarification is also requested on what a"smooth transition"would entail as this too could be interpreted in many ways.In our opinion,low density abutting medium density in any manner would represent a smooth transition. m As a suggestion,the Official Plan could provide for a more general policy that simply requires buffering between o medium and low density residential uses which will be established through the implementing zoning bylaw. Section 4.2 provides policies relating to Water&Wastewater Services.Subsection 4.2.1(3)-It is understood and No change recommended to Final Draft 0 agreed that higher orderforms of servicing,including full municipal water and sanitary sewer services are the v' updated Septerrber 28,2022 Sl) CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— preferred form of service infrastructure for Settlement Areas,however how can the policy state it is the preferred This Section should be read in conjunction with Section form AND that it is the required form(of servicing)for all residential,commercial,industrial and institutional 4.2.2 of the Draft OP and are consistent with Section 1.6.6 developments in the Township's Settlement Areas?The"preferred"form suggests there are alternative forms of the PPS in terms of preferred fors of servicing for whereas"required"indicates there are no alternatives.Further,we request the Township settlement areas. confirm this policy is consistent with Section 1.6.6 of the Provincial Policy Statement which identifies alternative forms of servicing within Settlement Areas,where appropriate. Subsection 4.2.1(5)-It is our opinion that this policy could be misinterpreted,particularly in consideration that not all Change recommended to Final Draft of the Townships Settlement Areas or Rural Settlement Areas are currently serviced with full municipal services. It is recommended that Policy 4.2.1(5)be revised to delete This could be revised to remove the reference to"municipal"when referring to"appropriate municipal services". the word"municipal"and to read"...the Township shall be satisfied that appropriate muaieipal services outlined in Section 4.2.2 provides policies for Servicing in Settlement Areas.Subsection 4.2.2(5)-The policy should be revised Sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 are available to the lands..." to specifically reference the policies rather than"above paragraphs".It is unclear which"above paragraphs"are subject to this notwithstanding policy.Further,clarification is requested as to how this policy is consistent with the Change recommended to Final Draft PPS(Section 1.6.6)which permits the use of Private COMMUNAL sewage and private COMMUNAL water services It is recommended that Policy 4.2.2(5)be revised to delete for multi unit/lot development where full municipal services are not available. "Notwithstanding the above paragraphs,where the !v provision..."and to replace with"Notwithstanding Sections Subsection 4.2.2(6)-Similar to Section 4.2.1(5)and our comments provided above,it is our opinion that this policy 4.2.2(1)to 4.2.2(4),where the provision...". could be misinterpreted and have unintended consequences,particularly in consideration that not all of the r1) Townships Settlement Areas are currently serviced with full municipal services.This could be revised to remove the No change recommended to Final Draft o reference to"municipal"when referring to"appropriate municipal services".We are concerned this could be This Section should be read in conjunction with Section N misinterpreted for a development application for something as small scale a minor variance which is considered 4.2.2 of the Draft OP and are consistent with Section 1.6.6 N "development". of the PPS in terms of preferred fors of servicing for a settlement areas. D Change recommended to Final Draft .°' It is recommended that Policy 4.2.2(6)be revised to delete the word"municipal"and to read"...the Township shall be m satisfied that appropriate rauaisipal services outlined in m Sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 are available to the lands..." rn m rn' U) m o' v m � m m w o m 0 w rb �' m updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J rl—lq,F-4i,Fy— 37 Greg Barker On behalf of Eagles Rest Estates Inc(the Owner),owners of lands known as the Eagles Rest Estates Innovative Planning Solutions Subdivision Innovative Planning Solutions(I PS)is providing the following correspondence relative to the 2022/09/09 Townships Draft Official Plan#2(DOP). Eagles Rest Estates Section 2.12 of the Plan provides the Rural Residential policies.Subsection 2.12.1-It should be noted that the subject lands are approved to proceed on the basis of partial services(ie communal private sewage and municipal water).Clarification and acknowledgement of this should be included within the Official Plan,including within Section 4.2.Further discussion with Township staff on the proposed servicing policies speck to the subject lands is requested in order to ensure no unintended conflicts are created. Subsection 2.12.4 provides development policies and specifically 2)Lot creation in the Rural Residential designation Change recommended to Final Draft is not permitted.Based on this policy,we are concerned about the potential unintended impact on the subject lands. It is recommended that a new exception be added to Part It is understood the intention to not permit lot creation within Rural Residential areas—the designation is intended to 6 Exceptions of the Draft OP to reflect specific provisions apply to existing large lot residential development.The concern we have with this policy as it applies to the subject of the Edgar Special Policy Area from the current OP. lands is based on the current draft plan approval.Should the lands not be registered and the draft plan approval lapses for any reason,the Official Plan would not permit lot creation/draft plan of subdivision,despite the subject !v lands being zoned accordingly.Clarification is requested dthis is the intention of the DOP.In our opinion this policy does not conform to Section 2.2.9(6)of the Growth Plan which permits lot creation on rural lands subject to specific criteria.It is recommended that consideration be given to revising this policy to allow for lot creation to occur in site r) specific locations with approved zoning that permitted this type of development as cf June 16,2006.It is our opinion 0 the June 16,2006 date would be appropriate and would conform with the Growth Plan.Alternatively,it may be N appropriate to identify the subject lands as an additional Exception area under Schedule H of the DOP,to reflect the N unique and historical development permissions and approvals which apply to the subject lands.It may be a appropriate to include the existing ECSPA policies as an exception under Section 6 ofthe DOP. D Section 4.2 provides policies relating to Water&Wastewater Services however does not provide any policy direction .°' for the subject lands which contain existing development approvals granted by the Township.It is our opinion that the Official Plan should provide for site specific policies relating to the subject lands given the unique nature of the m lands including historical and current development approvals.The lands were granted draft plan approval on the m basis of private communal sewage and private communal water which has since evolved through ongoing discussions with Township staff where currently municipal water and communal private sewage is contemplated.In m our opinion it is critical that the DOP include policies which reflect the unique nature of the subject lands.A policy y' should be added within Section 4.2 which relates to the specific nature of the subject lands.Further discussion is U) requested with Township staff on this matter and to reflect the nature of ongoing efforts by the owners and the m Township to advance the draft plan of subdivision. o' v m � m m w 0 w m updated September 28,2022 N a1 (D TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 38 Kim Kosari -both the Oro Moraine and the Oak Ridges Moraine are same moraines formed from the last ice age. Both are also Change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/09 known by scientists as Ecologically Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas. It is recommended that the Oro Moraine boundary be -the Oro Moraine like the Oak Ridges Moraine should be protected.The significance of protecting these moraines shown on Schedule A Land Use. has already been proven scientifically through years of work done on the Oak Ridges Moraine.Scientists from all disciplines have written numerous scientific articles.The work has been done on these very significant No change recommended to Final Draft areas.Scientists,planners,lawyers,politicians and more have all have helped create the Oak Ridges Moraine Since the Township's current Official Plan was adopted in Conservation Act/Plan.It contains guidelines for developments and resource management within the moraine.It 1997,there have been significant changes to planning uses an ecosystem approach to land planning. policy at the Provincial and County levels including: -Development is the number one threat to the Oro Moraine. Many research papers show that land use changes release of two(2)new Growth Plans,Amendment 1 to the reduces vegetation cover,increase in air and water pollution,loss of habitat for wildlife which decreases biodiversity Growth Plan,a new Provincial Policy Statement,South basically land use changes have a detrimental impact on the ecology and hydrology of not only the moraine but Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan,and regions farther away as far as its water flows the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and the County of -If we want to protect its ecological and hydrological integrity we need to remove Horseshoe Valley as a designated Simcoe adopted its most recent Official Plan in December settlement area.For all the reasons cited and so much more. It is on high elevations,hilly,high recharge area,has 2016.The Province does not recognize the Oro Moraine wildlife/ecological corridors,adjacent to forests and an Provincial Area of Natural and Scientific Interest etc.The like other natural features in speck Plans(Oak Ridges proposed sewage line will destroy the Coldwater river,with its distinct ecosystem/species. Infrastructure will have to Moraine,Niagara Escarpment).The draft Official Plan has sv be built,a large sewage plant,more water/gas/electdc/sewage etc lines,roads,the massive Horseshoe Valley Rd been developed to conform to the Provincial policies and expansion will cost millions alone taxpayers will have to pay.The whole beauty of this unique area will be lost to the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.This includes greater urban sprawl/development policies to protect,conserve and enhance natural heritage r1) -Development in Horseshoe Valley is going to destroy the moraines ecological and hydrological integrity.The features,areas and functions,such as the Om Moraine. o natural beauty that is present now versus urban sprawl.The infrastructure is going to cost taxpayers and its a very The Township,County and Province encourage the N difficult area in which to grow in general even if it wasn't a moraine.It is a resort community.Everyone in the protection and enhancement of natural heritage features N community wants to keep it that way.Let there be eco-tourism,recreational activities;skiing,biking,hiking,walking and areas. a etc Concentrate on those aspects.People use to come from all over the world to Horseshoe Resort and rave about it.Nature/recreation promotes health,mental and physical health. The Settlement Areas of Craighurst and Horseshoe Valley -Craighurst is also on the moraine and should not be a designated settlement area.Tourists love small rural towns and the boundaries of these two Settlement Area have .°' such as Craighurst because of its many small quaint businesses etc.If there is any growth perhaps the growth can been identified in the current Official Plan.These be smart and not adjacent to forests/Copeland such as the open space that is furthest from Craighurst on the east Settlement Areas are also identified in the County Official m side.There are open spaces closer to the highway. Plan.This Official Plan Review is a conformity exercise m -We ask that approval of the Official Plan wait until after the election. and the Settlement Areas are required to remain in the -we also ask for a moratorium on any development of any kind on the moraine until after the election Draft OF for conformity purposes. m council approved an aggregate moratorium yet that seems inconsistent with comments in the draft Official Plan y' The County will be reviewing growth management as part U) of their MCR Phase 2 and if there are any changes to m those growth management numbers it will be addressed during that process and the new OF that the Township will then be required to prepare anticipated in 2024. � m m � m � m m w N (D O W W (� N updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 39 Chloe Patten&Jamie Robinson, We submitted an opinion letter to the County and Township on June 8,2022 regarding the redesignation ofthe No change recommended to Final Draft MHBC lands through the Township Official Plan Review and MCR process.We have reviewed the most recent draft ofthe The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to 2022/09/13 Township OF and see that no changes were made to include the subject property in the Shanty Bay Settlement the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are Area. designated Rural and Greenlands in the County's OF and is reflected as such in the draft OF Land Use Schedule'A'. In accordance with Provincial policies,minor adjustments may be made to the boundaries of Rural Settlements if the change would constitute minor rounding out of existing development in keeping with the rural character ofthe area —Section 1.11.The inclusion of these lands into the Rural Settlement Area does not constitute a minor rounding out. The applicant's request for the rural settlement boundary expansion has been submitted to the County for consideration through their MCR.The applicant is encouraged to continue discussing this matter with the County of Simcoe. !v 40 James Hunter DonCor Developments Inc.have owned the subject lands for over 16 years and now plan to develop the lands for 16 No change recommended to Final Draft p Innovative Planning Solutions residential lots.To permit the proposed residential development,County Official Plan Amendment,Township Official The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to N 2022/09/14 Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications are required.Formal applications were submitted to the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are p Part of Lot 20,Concession 5(Oro) the County and Township on April 4th,2022.The application is under review and pending a Public Meeting. designated Rural and Greenlands in the County's OF and r) rJ The subject lands possess the key foundational elements to support limited growth,and the proposed Official Plan is reflected as such in the draft OF Land Use Schedule'A'. Amendment application is considered a minor rounding out of an existing Settlement Area.As outlined by section In accordance with Provincial policies,minor adjustments r) 2.1.3 of the draft Official Plan,expansions are the responsibility of the County of Simcoe and may be considered may be made to the boundaries of Rural Settlements if the a outside of the Municipal Comprehensive Review process.Based on our discussions with the County,it has been change would constitute minor rounding out of existing > confirmed that the applications will proceed outside the MCR,considered on their merit.Our intent of this memo is to development in keeping with the rural character ofthe area Q submit formal comments to the Township for record,and formally request that the new Official Plan recognize the —Section 1.11.The inclusion of these lands into the Rural lands as within the Guthrie Settlement Area. Settlement Area does not constitute a minor rounding out. v The applicant's request for the rural settlement boundary sli expansion has been submitted to the County for rn' consideration through their MCR.The applicant is m encouraged to continue discussing this matter with the County of Simcoe. N U) CD o' v � m m � m � m w w m 0 w rb �' m updated September 28,2022 CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F-4i,Fy— 41 Randall&Lynda Roe The present mapping is wrong and our property is just one example of inaccurate mapping.Our property has a Change recommended to Final Draft 2022/08/12 watercourse marked on the planning map that does not exist.A low area on a neighbouring property drains to the It is recommended that the watercourse shown on 1050 Line 11 North Township property ditch and crosses the road through a culvert.This error has cost us considerable money and time mapping to the Draft OF be removed on the basis that requiring us to obtain a minor variance in order to building our home. Township Staff visited the site with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Staff on December 13,2016 and were unable to locate the watercourse in the EP Zone on the subject property. 42 Charlotte Knegt When I read over the"Response"section in Appendix A—Comments Matrix,in regards to creating a physical Comments noted and will be provided to Operations Simcoe Muskoka District Health environment that provides opportunities for safe daily physical activity,the response advised that this feedback"may and Community Services Staff for their review. Unit be more appropriately addressed in the Road Network Plan".I am wondering if there will be an opportunity for 2022/08/15 community partners,such as SMDHU,to review and provide feedback on the Road Network Plan?If there is an opportunity,how will community partners be notified? 43 Zamm Would like to develo the lands for a 12 lot subdivision fronting along Range Road No change recommended to Final Draft 2022/09/28 The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.These lands are sv predominately designated Greenlands with a very small portion designated Rural in the County's OF and is reflected as such in the draft OF Land Use Schedule'A'. r1) Section 2.13 Greenlands of the Final Draft OF contains 0 N land use policies to protect,conserve and enhance natural N heritage features,areas and functions.The Township, N County and Province encourage the protection and a enhancement of natural heritage features and areas. D Severances of residential lots is not permitted on lands designated Greenlands—Section 2.13.13. .°- The applicant is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed refinements to the Natural Heritage System m being undertaken by the County of Simcoe as it relates to v the subject lands. rn' U) m o' v � m m � m � w A (D O W W (� N updated September 28,2022 N �J TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Comment & Response Matrix 2 1'm�J H—Igr,F—di,F�— 44 Protect the Oro Moraine/Stop -the Oro Moraine performs critical ecological and hydrogeological functions and it must be protected No change recommended to Final Draft Development on the Oro -scientists recognize it as an ecologically significant groundwater recharge area Since the Township's current Official Plan was adopted in Moraine/Expand the Greenbelt -designated settlement areas should be chosen in locations that are off the moraine 1997,there have been significant changes to planning emails -Horseshoe Valley must be removed as a designated settlement area if we are to protect the Oro Moraine policy at the Provincial and County levels including: -Craighurst should also be removed as a designated settlement area as any urban development will adversely release of two(2)new Growth Plans,Amendment 1 to the affect the Willow Creek subwatershed and neighbouring Copeland Forest Growth Plan,a new Provincial Policy Statement,South -protection of the Oro Moraine should be modelled after the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act/Plan Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan,and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and the County of Simcoe adopted its most recent Official Plan in December 2016.The Province does not recognize the Oro Moraine like other natural features in specific Plans(Oak Ridges Moraine,Niagara Escarpment).The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to the Provincial policies and the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.This includes greater policies to protect,conserve and enhance natural heritage features,areas and functions,such as the Oro Moraine. sv The Township,County and Province encourage the protection and enhancement of natural heritage features and areas. N 0 N N N A D C Q m sli rn' m rn' U) m o' v m � m m w 0 D O W Q W (� 91 updated September 28,2022 Sll CD a7 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Official Plan September 8, 2022 Public Meeting - Public Comment Summary Table �do !'rood Fierimge,EsriIi,F.— Organization/Member of the Summary of Comments RESPONSE Sonia Faryna,HVPOA Official Plan is supposed to be overarching policy document,of what Township is supposed to be and look like.This draft plan 1)Draft 2 has been updated to incorporate the character reads more of a plan for a suburban area that places priority for growth and development and appears to place preference for language from the current OP,specifically in Sections 1.7 and development rather than preserving and protecting.Broad concerns are:1)introductory sections need greater emphasis on 1.8. rural character and the scenic natural features.2)population growth targets should be updated to reflect the extensive 2)This Official Plan Review(OPR)is a conformity exercise that analysis completed by the County.Higher growth by 2031 than the MCR forecasts to 2051 should not be approved at this continues to enforce the growth targets from the in-force County time.3)continue to question the different land use designations in the settlement areas,should be a single set of OP. designations,only Craighurst is positioned to evolve into a"complete"community.HV doesn't have walkable terrain and will 3)Given that this OPR is a conformity exercise,the Draft OP not have population to support essential retail.4)HVPOA is not opposed to additional residential units in appropriate sized maintains separate land use designations and policies for the properties/homes.Important to highlight the particular challenges that we will face in OM trying to squeeze urban style Settlement Areas of Craighurst and Horseshoe Valley.When apartments in rural township with no public transit.5)Plan needs to clarity str's and b&b's are not limited to Township the Township commences the process for a new OP, shoreline areas,they extend to other residential areas particularly HV.Should continue to be strictly prohibited in residential consolidation of those designations and policies will be neighbourhoods except for V1 zone and b&b's should go through a site-specific zone change throughout the Township. considered. Schedule B2 inset map appears to show that the HV settlement boundary extends down to Bass Lake Sideroad,inset should 4)Section 4.9 Additional Dwelling Units has been implemented line up with the larger schedule map to reflect actual southerly limit;and the children's play area/parkette at Alpine Way and to conform to Provincial policies. a; Pod's Lane is not identified as recreational designation,showing as residential,concern this might change,want this to be 5)It is recommended that Section 4.12 Bed and Breakfast p maintained. Establishments be revised to require a Zoning By-law N Amendment application for all new B&B's. p 6)It is recommended that Schedule B2 Land Use Settlement N N Area Horseshoe Valley be revised to update the inset map to correct the southerly boundary of the Settlement Area. r) A The park block at the northeast comer cf Alpine Way and Pod's > Lane is currently designated Low Density Residential in the Q Township's OP and this designation is proposed to be carried over to this Draft OP.Section 4.17.3 of the Draft OP permits v parks and open space uses in any land use designation.The sli implementing Zoning Bylaw will continue to zone this park y' block for park purposes. m Kristine Loft No comments at this time. N Linda Wells,22 Simcoe Road, Submitted comments in writing and has nothing further to add. Refer to Comment&Response Matrix Draft 2 for response— (n Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition Comment#24 m o' George&Pamela Jones First speaker captured most of their comments regarding the children's playground on Pod's Lane.Would appear that from As part of development applications,lands are dedicated to the m the documents on this block of land that it was gifted to the community when the community was developed. Township as parkland dedication as development occurs,they either provide 5%land dedication or cash-iMieu of parkland dedication,this would appear that these lands were dedicated to the Township as part of that development.Staff will review to o ensure this parkland block is recognized,we will look at the previous OP designation knowing the comments that have been received.The lands are currently designated Low Density 0 Residential in the existing OP and this land use designation is v' carrying through this designation in the draft OP.The implementing Zoning Bylaw will continue to zone this park iv block for park purposes. a1 updated September 26,2022 Pagel of 3 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Official Plan September 8, 2022 Public Meeting - Public Comment Summary Table undo Road F,,h ,E-1i,F.— Peter Lavoie,105 Lakeshore Road Suggest that council put off adoption of this OP until the next Council is seated. The draft Official Plan has been developed to conform to the East County of Simcoe's Official Plan and to Provincial policies.This conformity exercise is required under Section 26 of the Planning Act. David Johnston Representing Oro Medonte Good Neighbours Alliance,supports provisions of the proposed OP_a number of important Refer to Comment&Response Matrix Draft 2 for response— revisions as set out in their detailed written submission that he summarized:agree with principle of policies of OP that STRs Comment#21 are a commercial use and are not permitted in residential neighbourhoods,consistent with OLT decision.Identified a few areas where the draft OP could be misinterpreted as unintended outcomes,existing controls for B&Bs should be retained, existing OP has good policies.Revise the definition of STR Accommodation says that it is not a commercial use;revise the B&B policies to require a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application for all new proposals,statement that says historical cottage rentals are an existing land use,legal non-conforming use,OP needs to state that these historic cottage rentals are legal non- conforming uses and not a permitted use in the ZBL;delete provisions that classify dedicated rentals as a separate forth of short term rentals,this leads to confusion,disruptive are not limited to full time rental,they can be occasional rentals;revise STIRcriteria in Section 4.13,STRs should be prohibited in any low and medium density residential area;revise definition of dwelling to say that it must be used as a place of ordinary residence or simply that a dwelling is not a short term rental, Section 4.13 states criteria for new STIR uses,should be revised to new permitted land uses and this is not referring to new a; STRs that start operation after the implementation of the OP;new control and safeguards should be added to proposed OP, p prohibits site speck zoning amendments for STRs in any low or medium density residential neighbourhoods;Section 5.8.4 N revise to make it clear that any discretionary use must be listed in the Community Permit By-law and that such use shall not p include STIR accommodation. N N Hartley Woodside 1)applaud additional language in the background of the growth management section,articulate need for intensification, 1)Section 1.9.2 ofthe Draft OP directs growth to Settlement N affordable housing,multiple residential housing,housing for seniors,no need forfurther sprawl or further subdivisions,wants Areas and prohibits the development of new residential a to see this clearly stated in OP;2)recommend the inclusion of the Oro Moraine as a natural heritage feature in the OP;3) subdivisions outside of Settlement Areas. encourage to follow through in its intention to create a database of cultural and heritage buildings. 2)Since the Township's current Official Plan was adopted in 1997,there have been significant changes to planning policy at .°- the Provincial and County levels including:release of two(2) new Growth Plans,Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan,a new m Provincial Policy Statement,South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe m Source Protection Plan,and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan rn and the County of Simcoe adopted its most recent Official Plan m in December 2016.The Province does not recognize the Oro N Moraine like other natural features in specific Plans(Oak Ridges Moraine,Niagara Escarpment).The draft Official Plan m has been developed to conform to the Provincial policies and the County of Simcoe's Official Plan.This includes greater policies to protect,conserve and enhance natural heritage features,areas and functions,such as the Oro Moraine.The in Township,County and Province encourage the protection and enhancement of natural heritage features and areas. 3)comment noted. iB ° Kim Kosari,Horseshoe Valley She and Karli Stevenson submitted pre-recorded video presentation which was shown. Refer to Comment&Response Matrix Draft 2 for response— w Comment#38 w 0' Peter Dyck Agrees with many comments mentioned earlier,exception area number 6 looking at density there and concerned about it,is it Exception 6 relates to a site speck development that went v' being carried over and from where? through an Official Plan Amendment application review process and has been approved by Council,the intent of Part 6 m a1 updated Septen-ber 26,2022 Page 2 of 3 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Official Plan Review Official Plan September 8, 2022 Public Meeting - Public Comment Summary Table undo Road H,,a ,E—Ii,F.— Exceptions in the Draft OP is to carry over those previous planning approvals. Dean Blain Don't have any further comments,agrees with comments and suggestions from David Johnston. Cn t7 N O N N N A D Q m sli rn' m rn' Cn m o' v � m m � m m w w m 0 w Q m m a1 updated September 26,2022 Page 3 at 3<