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10 04 2023 Development Services Committee Minutesair-014,11Ship of leckInte Proud Heritage, Exciting Future The Township of Oro-Medonte Development Services Committee Minutes Electronic Hybrid Meeting Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie Councillor John Bard Councillor David Clark Councillor Richard Schell Councillor Robert Young Regrets: Councillor Lori Hutcheson Staff George Vadeboncoeur, Interim Director, Development Services; Andy Present: Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services; Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, Danielle Waters, Planner; Janette Teeter, Supervisor/Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Patrick Howse, Information Technology Technician (IT) All Committee and staff participated via Zoom platform. 1. Opening of Meeting: Deputy Mayor Lavoie assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to order. He then read the Township's land acknowledgement. The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-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 Page 1 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together towards Reconciliation. 2. Agenda Approval: a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. Motion No. DSC231004-1 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Bard It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of Wednesday, October 4, 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, September 6, 2023. Motion No. DSC231004-2 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Young It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 be received and approved as printed and circulated. Carried. Page 2 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. 5. Public Meetings: a) Notice of Receipt of a Complete Application; Notice of Particulars and Public Access; Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law of the Township of Oro-Medonte, Plan 1222 Lot 15 (Oro), municipally known as 2 Ward Avenue, 2023-ZBA-13 (Meirovich). 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 Heidi Meirovich. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated September 14, 2023; Enbridge Gas Inc. dated September 19, 2023. Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Heidi Meirovich, applicant, was present. The following provided public comments: Stewart Boecker questioned if the potential dwelling was one story or two stories and if any trees will be taken down to build with respect to the application. Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received. Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during this meeting. There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned. Page 3 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. 6. Public Hearings: a) DS2023-082, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application, 2023-A-37, Heidi Meirovich, 2 Ward Avenue. Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the meeting 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 Heidi Meirovich. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated September 18, 2023; The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated September 25, 2023. Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Heidi Meirovich, 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. DSC231004-3 Moved by Young, Seconded by Clark It is recommended 1 That DS2023-082, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application, 2023- A-37, Heidi Meirovich, 2 Ward Avenue be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-37 by Heidi Meirovich specifically for permission to construct an addition to an existing dwelling with a reduced setback from the Environmental Protection Zone of 2.41 metres (7.9 feet) on the lands municipally known as 2 Ward Avenue, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in DS2023-082. 3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 4 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. b) DS2023-078, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023- A-38, Michelle Plowright, 1 Sunnyside Avenue. Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the meeting 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 Michelle Plowright. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated September 21, 2023; Hiawatha First Nation dated September 15, 2023. Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Michelle Plowright, 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. DSC231004-4 Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Schell It is recommended 1. That DS2023-078, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-38, Michelle Plowright, 1 Sunnyside Avenue be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-38 by Michelle Plowright specifically for permission to build a detached accessory building with a reduced front yard setback of 1.7 metres (5.6 feet), a reduced exterior side yard setback of 1.0 metres (3.3 feet), an increased height of 6.8 metres (22.3 feet), increased floor area of 110.8 square metres (1,192.7 square feet), on lands municipally known as 1 Sunnyside Avenue, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-078. 3. And that the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 5 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. c) DS2023-079, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-39, Allan & Kelly Watson, 30 Lakeshore Road East. Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the meeting 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 Allan and Kelly Plowright. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated September 18, 2023; Garry Potter dated October 2, 2023; Kalli Andre dated October 4, 2023. Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Allan Watson, 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. DSC231004-5 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Greenlaw It is recommended 1. That DS2023-079, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-39, Allan & Kelly Watson, 30 Lakeshore Road East be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-39 by Allan & Kelly Watson, specifically to recognize an existing detached accessory building on the subject lands with a reduced rear yard setback of 1.4 metres (4.5 feet) and an interior side yard setback of 1.7 metres (5.5 feet), on lands municipally known as 30 Lakeshore Road East, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-079. 3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 6 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. d) DS2023-083, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application, 2023-A-40, Kathy Crompton, 25 Cherry Trail. Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the meeting 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 Kathy Crompton. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated September 21, 2023; Rick and Dianne Bott dated September 29, 2023. Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Rene DeMartini, agent on behalf of the applicant was present. Kathy Crompton, applicant, was present. The following provided public comments: Dianne Bott provided comments with respect to concerns about the trees and the large cedar hedge near the property line and the potential to losing the hedge. If the hedge is lost she would like the same kind of height for the replacement of the hedge. She also expressed concerns that the property line contains the hydro and gas lines for their property and loss of services with the construction and potential damage to their trees and the services that they have to their dwelling. Richard Bott expressed concerns regarding the excavation process. The excavation will be close to their services. The location of the locates is an issue as well as, concerns of the potential loss of their services and hedge. He also commented regarding the property having a single family home and now an apartment. 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. DSC231004-6 Moved by Young, Seconded by Bard It is recommended 1. That DS2023-083, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application, 2023-A-40, Kathy Crompton, 25 Cherry Trail be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-40 by Kathy Crompton specifically to permit the construction of an addition (attached garage) to the existing single detached dwelling with a reduced interior side yard setback of 1.0 metres (3.2 feet) and a front yard setback of 5.0 metres (16.4 feet), on lands municipally known as 25 Cherry Trail, Township of Oro- Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-083. 3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 7 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. e) DS2023-084, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A-41, Marli Devilliers-Dinner, 1719 Warminster Sideroad. Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the meeting 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 Marli DeVilliers-Dinner. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated September 18, 2023; Severn Sound Environmental Association dated September 22, 2023; Brenda Ley dated October 3, 2023. Danielle Waters, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Jacob Smith, on behalf of 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. DSC231004-7 Moved by Young, Seconded by Greenlaw It is recommended 1. That DS2023-084, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-A- 41, Marli Devilliers-Dinner, 1719 Warminster Sideroad be received and adopted. 2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-41 by Marli Devilliers-Dinner specifically for permission to build a detached accessory building with an accessory dwelling unit with an increased accessory building floor area of 299.8 sq.m (3,228.0 sq.ft.) and increased height to 6.0 metres (20.0 feet), on lands municipally known as 1719 Warminster Sideroad, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-084. 3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 8 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. f) DS2023-080, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Application 2023-B-13 by Antonio Lee & Barbara Elvidge, 18 Bell Lane — Agent: Lauren and Joshua Manolakos, 41 Church Street. Deputy Mayor Lavoie called the meeting 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 Antonio Lee and Barbara Elvidge. The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated September 18, 2023. Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented. Lauren Manolakos, agent on behalf of applicant, was present. Antonio Lee, applicant, was present. Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal comments were received from the public. Staff confirmed that additional correspondence was received from The Couchiching Conservancy dated October 4, 2023 during this hearing. There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned. Motion No. DSC231004-8 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Clark It is recommended 1 That DS2023-080, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Application 2023-B-13 by Antonio Lee & Barbara Elvidge, 18 Bell Lane — Agent: Lauren and Joshua Manolakos, 41 Church Street be received and adopted. 2. That Consent Application 2023-B-13 by Antonio Lee & Barbara Elvidge, to permit an easement measuring approximately 4.0 metres by 130.0 metres (13.1 feet by 426.5 feet) for the purposes of a pedestrian access/walkway in favour of 41 Church Street be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2023-080. 3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature. Carried. Page 9 of 10 Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, October 4, 2023. 7. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action: a) DS2023-067, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-ZBA-11, Smitham Homes Inc., 4552 Line 5 North [Refer to Item 5a) 10 04 2023 Council Agenda]. Motion No. DSC231004-9 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell It is recommended 1 That DS2023-067, Danielle Waters, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment 2023- ZBA-11, Smitham Homes Inc., 4552 Line 5 North be received and adopted. 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2023-ZBA-11 by Smitham Homes Inc., specifically to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural Rural Exception 96 (A/RU*96) Zone to Agricultural/Rural Exception 347 (A/RU*347) Zone on the lands located at 4552 Line 5 North, Township of Oro-Medonte be approved. 3. That the applicant provide confirmation that the County of Simcoe Development Agreement and Restrictive Covenants have been registered on title. 4. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. 5. And that the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Interim Director, Development Services' signature. 8. Next Meeting Date: a) Wednesday, November 1, 2023. 9. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. DSC231004-10 Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:09 p.m. Carried. Carried. Chair, ' ' May .; Preter Lavoie Manager, Plannin5ervices; Secretary - Treasurer, Andy Karaiskakis Page 10 of 10