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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
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all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can
move forward together towards Reconciliation.
2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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