03 06 2024 Development Services Committee MinutesToiunsh: o f
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 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 Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; Andy Karaiskakis,
Present: Manager, Planning Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning
Special Projects; Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; Kamil
Burdyna, Manager, Development Engineering; Catherine McCarroll,
Senior 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 [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.
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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.
2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. DSC240306-1
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 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, February 7,
2024.
Motion No. DSC240306-2
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Young
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 be received and approved as printed
and circulated.
Carried.
5. Public Meetings:
None.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2024-031, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Application 2024-A-02, Craighurst Limited Partnership, 1932 Horseshoe Valley
Road.
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 Jay Beech (Craighurst Limited
Partnership).
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 26, 2024; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
February 26, 2024; Severn Sound Environmental Association dated February 26, 2024;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated February 27, 2024.
George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects, explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Celeste Phillips, agent on behalf of applicant, was present. Jay Beech, 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. DSC240306-3
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-031, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re:
Minor Variance Application 2024-A-02, Craighurst Limited Partnership, 1932
Horseshoe Valley Road be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-02 submitted by Craighurst Limited
Partnership, specifically for relief to the minimum front yard setback (7.5 m (24.6 ft)
to 5.0 m (16 ft)), the minimum interior side yard setback (7.5 m (24.6 ft) to 3.4 m
(11.1 ft)) and the minimum rear yard setback (7.5 m (26.6 ft) to 4.0 m (13.4 ft)) to
allow for a water service building to be constructed on a property municipally known
as 1932 Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the
conditions as outlined in DS2024-031.
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) DS2024-034, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Application 2024-A-03, Clifford Deumer and Kim Shettell, 6 Cumberland 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 Clifford Deumer and Kim Shettell.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 23, 2024; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
February 26, 2024; Severn Sound Environmental Association dated February 26, 2024;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated February 26, 2024.
George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects, explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Clifford Deumer, 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. DSC240306-4
Moved by Young, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-034, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re:
Minor Variance Application 2024-A-03, Clifford Deumer and Kim Shettell, 6
Cumberland Court be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-03 submitted by Clifford Deumer and Kim
Shettell, specifically for permission to build a 77.3 sq.m (832.0 sq.ft) addition to an
existing detached accessory building (garage) resulting in a floor area of 158.6 sq.m
(1,707 sq.ft)
on property municipally known as 6 Cumberland Court, be approved subject to the
conditions as outlined in DS2024-034.
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) DS2024-028, Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2024-A-09, Heritage Estates Events Inc., 421 Penetanguishene Road.
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 Walter Vaz (Heritage Estate
Events Inc.).
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 26, 2024; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
February 26, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated February 27,
2024; Correspondence package submitted by Peter/Jocelyn McArthur dated February
27, 2024 and March 5, 2024; Correspondence package submitted by Walter Vaz dated
February 27, 2024 and March 3, 2024; Craig Flegel dated March 1, 2024; Kim Hickling
dated March 3, 2024; Correspondence package submitted by Lindsay Bernier dated
March 3, 2024; Les Brown dated March 4, 2024; Philip Lanzarotta dated March 4, 2024;
Dawn Richards dated March 5, 2024.
Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Walter Vaz, applicant, was present. Gary Bell, Skelton Brumwell, agent on behalf of
applicant, was present.
The following public comments were provided:
Ted Redman provided comments that where they live, they hear the music but it is not
loud and they cannot hear noise when in their house.
Dave Burgess provided comments that they live 1 km away from property, have yet to
hear any music, have more concerns and problems with the traffic, they hear Burl's
Creek and they are located 12 km away, is in favour of application as it does not cause
issues and is a benefit to the property.
Ruth Howorth provided comments in support of the minor variance application, lives in
community and works in hospitality in the tourism region, the enhancements have
brought great benefits to the community and also locally economically, they are working
with the Township and hope for approval of application.
Les Brown provided opposition comments, he lives in one of three houses in the area
directly affected, he has no benefit of a forest buffering noise, comments of the bass
sound which travels through the ground, shakes windows/walls, has submitted
complaints, questioned the number guests on the property, questioned if the applicant
produces wine, the entitlement to have a business, website prices are for every day of
the week, the disruption of his leisure time and when he retires, application is not minor
as it is major, sounds like it is going to be approved, the hope that the noise issue will
be addressed as it is every day, does not want noise after 11:00 p.m. at his property, vs.
Burl's Creek is only 3-4 times a year.
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Philip Lanzarotta provided opposition comments, agreed to original rezoning and Agri
Tourism application intended for local wine as primary use and to promote products,
local artisans and community fundraisers, now is not the case and has grown into large
scale enterprise consisting of large weddings 7 days a week, did not agree to this type
of application, submitted noise after 11:00 p.m. complaints, understands there have
been no noise by-law infractions to date, even if in agreement there should be
measures in place between now and November, has no confidence this will be done
and noise will continue to 2:00 a.m. every night.
Craig Flegal provided opposition comments, major concerns regarding property, what
approval of a variance will mean for his young family, if allowed variance which will then
allow all ancillary issues being in place, tent allows for large scale weddings to take
place in a large scale event, there is a gross increase in traffic all day for vendors, large
scale trucks down road, family cannot enjoy their backyard and outdoors, comments of
34 events between August 4 and October 28 - 25 of which there were issues that they
called in regarding excessive noise. He does not hear traffic from highway, white noise
only, comments of wanting a peaceful community, have videos and documentation,
sound levels cannot be justified how loud the noise is, enduring the entire summer of
issues vs. Burl's Creek events being 3-4 days a year. Comments were provided of loud
obnoxious intoxicated people during the day, no sense of security or peaceful
environment has disappeared, would have liked to work out issues neighbour to
neighbour but dismissed by applicant, noise by-law outdated and comments of amplified
sound or decibel readings, hope one of the conditions is zero music to hear at all after
11:00 p.m. and mitigation issues should be in place before this time. Comments were
provided that unfortunately, no respect for all involved, would like a respectful solution
for both, want rules to be followed and the want to live in peace and enjoy his property,
same as applicant.
Peter McArthur provided opposition comments, referred to and read submission
submitted on March 5 re history of property, proposed application, opposition comments
the application is not minor, comments of past permits, construction of buildings/parking
lot, no approval for plans/permits, permits submitted in previous years, hosting events
and hostility of public interaction, noise by-law has no decibel readings, comments
regarding obtained correspondence regarding past pre -consultation meetings,
correspondence sent to the applicant and history of process.
Lori Anne Lowdoyal provided comments, enhancement of property and work that has
been done and welcoming, believes in agricultural tourism, hopes he has a good
chance to succeed, believes real estate agent of no issue with conflict of the centre, and
will support giving the applicant a chance of due process.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during
this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
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Motion No. DSC240306-5
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-028, Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services re: Minor
Variance Application 2024-A-09, Heritage Estates Events Inc., 421
Penetanguishene Road be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-09 by Heritage Estates Events Inc.
specifically to permit event functions within existing structures and on an existing
concrete pad on a temporary basis on lands municipally known as 421
Penetanguishene Road, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to
conditions as outlined in DS2024-028.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
d) DS2024-032, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Application 2024-A-08, Jan Daly, 906 Moonstone Road West.
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 Jan Daly.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 23, 2024; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated
February 26, 2024; Severn Sound Environmental Association dated February 26, 2024;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated February 26, 2024.
George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects, explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
John Kennedy, agent on behalf of applicant, was present. Jan and Ron Daly,
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.
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Motion No. DSC240306-6
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-032, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re:
Minor Variance Application 2024-A-08, Jan Daly, 906 Moonstone Road West be
received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-08 submitted by Jan Daly, specifically to:
o permit a kitchenette in an accessory building,
o permit an accessory building with a maximum height of approximately 6.7 m
(22.0 ft),
o a floor area of approximately 344.76 sq.m (3,711 sq.ft), and,
o a setback of approximately 23.3 m (76.44 ft) from an Environmental Protection
(EP) zone.
on lands known municipally as 906 Moonstone Road West, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2024-032, as
amended, to add as an additional condition:
• That the owner provide a legal undertaking to remove the addition to the grey
accessory building on the property to bring it into compliance with the building
permit issued for the building.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
e) DS2024-030, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2024-A-06, Robert Drury, 661 Penetanguishene Road.
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 Robert Drury.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated February 21, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Environmental Services
dated February 21, 2024; Ministry of Transportation dated February 23, 2024;
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated February 26, 2024; Township of Oro-
Medonte, Building Division dated February 27, 2024; County of Simcoe, Transportation
and Engineering Department dated March 1, 2024.
Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Andrew McIntyre, agent on behalf of applicant, was present.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received and no verbal
comments were received from the public.
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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. DSC240306-7
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-030, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Minor
Variance Application 2024-A-06, Robert Drury, 661 Penetanguishene Road be
received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-06 by Robert Drury specifically to construct
a 48.2 square metre (518.8 square feet) addition to an existing non -conforming
building to be used for office uses on lands municipally known as 661
Penetanguishene Road, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the
conditions as outlined in DS2024-030.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
f) DS2024-029, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-
A-07, Garrett Hookey, Concession 2 EPR Part Lot 17 Reference Plan 51R41484 Part 1
(Oro).
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 Garrett Hookey.
The following correspondence was received: Beausoleil First Nation dated February 22,
2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated February 23, 2024;
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated February 26, 2024; Township of Oro-
Medonte, Building Division dated February 26, 2024; Dave/Erin McFarland dated March
5, 2024.
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Ryan Randell, agent on behalf of applicant, was present.
Bruce MacDonald provided comments with respect to the wetlands across from
property, history comments of previous owner and property, believes it is more of a
ditch, water does not go anywhere, mostly dry and may be potentially from the grading
of the road, and comments that may impact future applications.
Staff confirmed that no additional public registrations were received.
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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. DSC240306-8
Moved by Young, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-029, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2024-A-07, Garrett Hookey, Concession 2 EPR Part Lot 17 Reference
Plan 51R41484 Part 1 (Oro) be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-07 by Garrett Hookey be deferred to
provide the applicant with the opportunity to address the natural heritage policies
contained in the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, County of Simcoe and
Township Official Plans and to address the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority's comments.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2025-005, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment 2022-
ZBA-15, Lisa Van Muyen, 1211 Line 3 South [Refer to Item 5a) 03 06 2024 Council
Agenda].
Motion No. DSC240306-9
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-005, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law
Amendment 2022-ZBA-15, Lisa Van Muyen, 1211 Line 3 South, be received and
adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2022-ZBA-15 by Lisa Van Muyen,
specifically to rezone a portion of the subject lands from Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) to
Agricultural/Rural Exception 352 Hold (A/RU*352(H)) Zone on Schedule A3 to
Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as amended, be approved;
3. That the required Holding (H) Provision not be removed from the zoning of the
subject lands until such time as the appropriate Site Plan is approved by the
Township, the related Site Plan Agreement is registered and the Township has
received the securities identified in the Site Plan Agreement;
4. That the appropriate staff bring forth the By-law for Council consideration.
5. That the applicant be advised of the Committee's decision under the Director,
Development Services signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2024-033: Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-
A-33, David Tomingas, 2249 Lakeshore Road East.
Motion No. DSC240306-10
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-033, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance
Application 2023-A-33, David Tomingas, 2249 Lakeshore Road East be received
and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-33 by David Tomingas specifically for
permission to build a detached accessory building with an increase in height of 5.3
metres (17.4 feet) and an increase in floor area of 71.3 square metres (768.0
square feet), on lands municipally known as 2249 Lakeshore Road East, Township
of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2024-033.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
c) DS2024-035: George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Information
Report on the Status of the Eagles Rest Estates Plan of Subdivision, Application No.
2013-SUB-01.
Motion No. DSC240306-11
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Young
It is recommended that DS2024-035, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning
Special Projects re: Information Report on the Status of the Eagles Rest Estates Plan of
Subdivision, Application No. 2013-SUB-01 be received for information only.
8. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Carried.
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9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC240306-12
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
Chair, Deputy fviayur, Peter Lavoie
Carried.
Manager, Planning Services; Secretary -
Treasurer, Andy Karaiskakis
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