07 05 2023 Development Services Committee MinutesThe Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young
Regrets: Councillor David Clark
5:30 p.m.
Staff Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services; Andy Karaiskakis, Senior
Present: Planner; Danielle Waters, Planner; Michael Barton, Township Planning
Consultant; Janette Teeter, Supervisor/Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk;
Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician (IT)
All Committee and staff participated via Zoom platform.
1. Opening of Meeting:
Deputy Mayor Lavoie assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the
meeting to order.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional
land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the
Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [0-jib-we]
and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires
Confederacy. It continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including
the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land,
specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the
Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect
and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history
and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us
together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are
all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can
move forward together towards Reconciliation.
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2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. DSC230705-1
Moved by Young, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday July 5, 2023 be received and approved.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Approval of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 7,
2023.
Motion No. DSC230705-2
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 be received and approved as printed and
circulated.
Carried.
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5. Public Meetings:
a) Notice of Receipt of Complete Application; Notice of Particulars and Public Access;
Notice of Public Meeting for a Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law of the
Township of Oro-Medonte, 72 Line 9 North, Part of Lot 20, Concession 8 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, 2023-ZBA-09 (Wes Reynolds).
Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the meeting to order and explained the public meeting is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Wes Reynolds.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated June 14, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated June 14, 2023; Ministry of Transportation dated June 15, 2023; Enbridge
Gas dated June 27, 2023; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated June 27,
2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated June 28, 2023; County of
Simcoe, Planning Department dated June 28, 2023.
Michael Barton, Township Planning Consultant, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Celeste Phillips, on behalf of the applicant, was present. Wes Reynolds, applicant,
was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2023-059, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2023-A-25, Tamara Scearce, 8 Fairway Court.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the hearing to order and explained the public hearing is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Tamara Scearce.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated June 23, 2023; Hiawatha First Nation dated June 26,
2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated June 26, 2023; Township of
Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated June 28, 2023.
Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Jan Novak, on behalf of the applicant, was present. Tamara Scearce, applicant, was
present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC230705-3
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-059, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2023-A-25, Tamara Scearce, 8 Fairway Court be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-25 by Tamara Scearce specifically for
permission to build a detached accessory building (carport and shed) in the front
yard with a setback of 11.5 metres (37.7 feet) from the front lot line on lands
municipally known as 8 Fairway Court, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-059.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2023-060, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2023-A-26, Kent Tresham, 13 Orser Drive.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the hearing to order and explained the public meeting is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Kent Tresham.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager,
Development Engineering dated June 23, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated June 26, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated June
28, 2023.
Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Bobbi Leppington, on behalf of the applicant, was present. A PowerPoint presentation
was presented.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC230705-4
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-060, Catherine McCarroll, Intermediate Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2023-A-26, Kent Tresham, 13 Orser Drive be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-26 by Kent Tresham specifically for
permission to build an addition to the existing detached accessory building with an
increased height of 4.9 metres (16.1 feet), increased lot coverage of 7.3%,
increased floor area of 171.1 square metres (1,841.5 square feet) and containing an
apartment dwelling unit with an increased floor area of 87.4 square metres (941.07
square feet), on lands municipally known as 13 Orser Drive, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-060.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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c) DS2023-061, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2023-A-27, Peter & Cheryl Pashkevitch, 475 Line 15 South.
Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the hearing to order and explained the public meeting is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Peter & Cheryl Pashkevitch.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated June 22, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 23, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
June 28, 2023; Elgin McMurchy dated July 4, 2023.
Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Cheryl & Peter Pashkevitch, applicants, were present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC230705-5
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-061, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2023-A-27, Peter & Cheryl Pashkevitch, 475 Line 15 South be received and
adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-27 by Peter & Cheryl Pashkevitch
specifically for permission to build a detached accessory building (garage) with an
increase in floor area of 111.4 square metres (1,200.0 square feet), on lands
municipally known as 475 Line 15 South, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-061.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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d) DS2023-057, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application, 2023-A-28,
Big Cedar (Oro) Residents Associations (Angus MacDonald), 4044 Line 13 North,
(25 Maple Crescent).
Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the hearing to order and explained the public meeting is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Big Cedar (Oro) Residents
Associations (Angus MacDonald).
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated June 20, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Manager, Development
Engineering dated June 23, 2023; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
June 26, 2023; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated June 28, 2023.
Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application.
A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Doug Humphries, on behalf of the applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. DSC230705-6
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-057, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application, 2023-A-
28, Big Cedar (Oro) Residents Associations (Angus MacDonald), 4044 Line 13
North, (25 Maple Crescent) be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-28 by Big Cedar (Oro) Residents
Associations (Angus MacDonald), specifically to permit the enclosing of an existing
carport and addition to an existing modular home that is located in the
Environmental Protection Zone on the lands known as 25 Maple Crescent, be
approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-057.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2023-056, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Request to Allow for Two Dwellings at 4613
Line 6 North by Victor, Christopher, and Kimberley Douglas [Refer to Item 5c) 07 05
2023 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC230705-7
Moved by Young, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-056, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Request to Allow for Two Dwellings
at 4613 Line 6 North by Victor, Christopher, and Kimberley Douglas be received
and adopted.
2. That Committee authorizes the request of Victor, Christopher and Kimberley
Douglas, to temporarily reside within the existing dwelling, to a maximum of
eighteen (18) months from the time of issuance of the building permit, at 4613 Line
6 North, and that the existing dwelling is to be removed after the completion of the
new dwelling.
3. That the appropriate by-law authorizing the temporary agreement be brought
forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
b) DS2023-055, Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services re: Official Plan Amendment
Application 2022-OPA-03; Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2022-ZBA-11 and
Plan of Subdivision Application 2022-SUB-06 by Craighurst Limited Partnership
(Craighurst Crossing), Part Lots 41 and 42, Concession 1 EPR (Medonte) [Refer to
Items 5b) and c) 07 05 2023 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC230705-8
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended
1. That Derek Witlib, Director, Development Services re: Official Plan Amendment
Application 2022-OPA-03; Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2022-ZBA-11 and
Plan of Subdivision Application 2022-SUB-06 by Craighurst Limited Partnership
(Craighurst Crossing), Part Lots 41 and 42, Concession 1 EPR (Medonte), be
received and adopted.
2. That Official Plan Amendment Application 2022-OPA-03, that would serve to amend
the locations and boundaries of the 'Living Area' designation and the 'Community
Use Area' designation on Schedule 'F' (Craighurst Secondary Plan) to the Township
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of Oro-Medonte Official Plan, be adopted as Amendment No. 46 to the Township of
Oro-Medonte Official Plan and be forwarded to the County of Simcoe for approval.
3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2022-ZBA-11, that would rezone the
subject lands from Residential One Exception 301 (R1*301), Residential One
Exception 301 - Holding 2 (R1*301(H2)), Institutional Exception 311 (I*311),
Agricultural/Rural (A/RU), Agricultural/Rural Exception 15 (A/RU*15), Open Space -
Holding 3 (OS(H3)) and Environmental Protection Exception 303 (EP*303) to
Residential One Exception 301 (R1*301), Residential One Exception 301 - Holding
2 (R1*301(H2)), Residential Two Exception 343 (R2*343),Open Space Exception
311 - Holding 3 (OS*311 (H3)), Open Space Exception 311 and 344 - Holding 3
(OS*311 & *344(H3)) and Institutional Exception 345 (I*345) Zone on Schedule A14
to Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as amended, be approved.
4. That the appropriate Official Plan Amendment Adopting By-law and Zoning By-law
Amendment be brought forward for Council's consideration.
5. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 2022-SUB-06 (Craighurst Limited
Partnership) known as Craighurst Crossing, consisting of 322singledetached
residential Tots, 78 semi-detached residential lots, 2 Park Blocks (2 and 19), 6 Open
Space Blocks (6, 7, 10, 11 and 21),1 School Block (18), 2 Stormwater Management
Blocks (5 and 12), 1 Wastewater Management Block (14), 4 Communal Septic Area
Blocks (13, 20, 24 and 25), 1 Pumping Station Block (4), 1 Well Block (23), 2
Environmental Protection Area Blocks (8 and 9), 3 Buffer Blocks (1, 15 and 17), 1
Servicing Block (16), Other Lands Owned by Applicant Block (26), 2 Road Widening
Blocks (3 and 22), and 8 Internal Streets (A through H), as shown on Schedule 4 to
DS2023-055 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Schedule 4 to
DS2023-055.
6. That the applicant be advised of the decisions under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
Carried.
c) DS2023-058, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Temporary Trailer Agreement, 19 Matilda
Street, Candace Spencer and William Walt [Refer to Item 5d) 07 05 2023 Council
Agenda].
Motion No. C230705-9
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2023-058, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Temporary Trailer Agreement, 19
Matilda Street, Candace Spencer and William Walt be received and adopted.
2. That Committee authorizes the request of Candace Spencer and William Walt, to
temporarily reside, to a maximum of six (6) months from the passing of By-law No.
2023-063, in a trailer on the property at 19 Matilda Street, and the trailer is to be
removed after the completion of the dwelling.
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3. That the appropriate by-law authorizing the temporary agreement be brought
forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
8. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Carried.
9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC230705-10
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Young
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 6:52 p.m.
Carried.
An audio
recording is available through the Township's website.
Chair, Deputy ayor, eter Lavoie
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Director, Development Services,
Derek Witlib
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