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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:30 p.m.
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark
Councillor Robert Young
Regrets: Councillor Richard Schell
Staff Shawn Binns, CAO; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Brent Spagnol, Director,
Present: Development Services; Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services;
George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning, Special Projects; Catherine
McCarroll, Senior Planner; Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects
Planner; Yubing Fan, Planner; 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.
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
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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. DSC241002-1
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 be received and approved.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 4c) Brent Spagnol, Director,
Development Services, re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege
(Short Term Rentals (STR's)). Councillor Schell submitted the following: I own and operate
a short-term rental property. Councillor Schell was not in person to make the declaration.
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. DSC241002-2
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 5:33 p.m. to discuss
• Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege (Short Term Rentals (STR's).
Carried.
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b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. DSC241002-3
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 5:48 p.m. at which time we shall Report on the Closed
Session Item 4
c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services, re: Litigation affecting the municipality;
Solicitor -client privilege (Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
Carried.
c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services, re: Litigation affecting the municipality;
Solicitor -client privilege (Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 4c) Brent Spagnol, Director,
Development Services, re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege
(Short Term Rentals (STR's)). Councillor Schell submitted the following: I own and operate
a short-term rental property. Councillor Schell sent his regrets for this meeting.
The following staff were present: Shawn Binns, CAO; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Brent
Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning,
Special Projects; Laura Dean, Aird & Berlis LLP.
Motion No. DSC241002-4
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential memorandum correspondence dated October 1, 2024 from Aird &
Berlis LLP and presented by Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services and Laura
Dean, Aird & Berlis LLP, re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege
(Short Term Rentals (STR's)) be received.
2. That staff and legal counsel proceed as directed by Council.
Carried.
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5. Approval of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 4,
2024.
Motion No. DSC241002-5
Moved by Young, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting
held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 be received and approved as printed and
circulated.
Carried.
6. 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, East Part of Lot 10, Concession 12, Township of Oro-Medonte
(formerly Oro, County of Simcoe), municipally known as 1904 Old Barrie Road East,
2024-ZBA-10 (ATS Holdings Corp).
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 Al Sinclair.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada dated September 11, 2024;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated September 11, 2024; Township of
Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated September 17, 2024; Severn Sound Environmental
Association dated September 18, 2024; Enbridge Gas dated September 20, 2024; County of
Simcoe, Planning Department dated October 2, 2024.
George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects, explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Al Sinclair, 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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b) 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, Lot 114, Plan M-118, Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Oro),
municipally known as 26 Howard Drive, 2024-ZBA-13 (Donald & Gail Webster) [Refer to
Items 8c) and Items 5c) and 5d) 10 02 2024 Council Agenda].
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 Donald & Gail Webster.
The following correspondence was received: Bell Canada dated September 11, 2024;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated September 17, 2024; Township of Oro-
Medonte, Operations Division dated September 18, 2024; Enbridge Gas dated September
23, 2024; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated September 27, 2024; Terry
Mason and Mary -Jane Mason -Wells dated September 30, 2024; Errol Hempel dated
October 2, 2024;
Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Gail and Donald Webster, 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
meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned.
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7. Public Hearings:
a) DS2024-115, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-
A-54 Revised, Miroslawa & Stefan Merena, 77 Shoreline Drive.
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 Stefan & Miroslawa Merena.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated September 18, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated
September 26, 2024; Breg Engineering dated September 27, 2024.
Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Orest Stoyanovskyy, agent on behalf of applicant, was present by zoom.
The following provided verbal comments:
Justin Bregg, on behalf of Yvonne Bregg, provided comments of the changes that had been
made from the last application, comments with the current application regarding building
height size, elevations, occupancy concerns, septic system, position of the building to the
septic system, increase in volume and floor area, setback measurements, the high
elevations, blocking of views and lighting. They are not in favour of either of the proposals
as presented.
Michael Unwin provided comments regarding globally as noted previously, not a minor
variance, significant change to the size of the land, height of auxiliary building, blocking the
view from his property to view lake, accessory building seems to intends to be used other
than storage, concern of future owners using it as a secondary living space, and his previous
comments submitted are still in effect.
Staff confirmed that no additional correspondence from the public were received during this
meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
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Motion No. DSC241002-6
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-115, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2023-
A-54 Revised, Miroslawa & Stefan Merena, 77 Shoreline Drive be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2023-A-54 Revised by Miroslawa & Stefan Merena
specifically for permission to build a detached accessory building (garage) with an
increase in height of 5.21 metres (17.1 feet) and increase in floor area of 148.6 square
metres (1,600.0 square feet) and build an addition to the existing non -complying single
detached dwelling which increases the floor area of the dwelling by 83.1 square meters
(894.5 square feet) within the required 20.0 metres (65.6 feet) setback from the average
high water mark of Lake Simcoe and within the required 3.0 metres (9.8 feet) interior
side yard setback, on lands municipally known as 77 Shoreline Drive, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be deferred to provide the applicants the opportunity to address Building
Staffs comments.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under
the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
b) DS2024-113, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Applications 2024-A-46, 2024-A-47 and 2024-A-48, Lots 205, 206 & 207, Plan
51M-1268, Eagles Rest Estates.
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 Eagles Rest Estates Inc.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division dated September 18, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Development Engineering
dated September 18, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated September
24, 2024.
George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects, explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Greg Barker, agent on behalf of 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.
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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. DSC241002-7
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-113, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Applications 2024-A-46, 2024-A-47 and 2024-A-48, Lots 205, 206 & 207, Plan
51M-1268, Eagles Rest Estates be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Applications 2024-A-46, 2024-A-47 and 2024-A-48, submitted by
Eagles Rest Estates Ltd., specifically to permit an interior side yard setback of 1.6
metres (5.2 feet) on the north side of Lots 205, 206, and 207, Registered Plan 51 M-
1268, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2024-113.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under
the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
8. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2024-111, Brianna Belcourt, Policy & Special Projects Planner re: Zoning By-law
Review Process Update.
Motion No. DSC241002-8
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that DS2024-111, Brianna Belcourt, Policy & Special Projects Planner re:
Zoning By-law Review Process Update be received for information only.
Carried.
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b) DS2024-112, Brianna Belcourt, Policy & Special Projects Planner re: Provincial Planning
Statement, 2024 Summary.
Motion No. DSC241002-9
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that DS2024-112, Brianna Belcourt, Policy & Special Projects Planner re:
Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 Summary be received for information only.
Carried.
c) DS2024-117, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Temporary Use Zoning
By-law for Garden Suite (Granny Flat), 2024-ZBA-13 (Webster), 26 Howard Drive [Refer
to Items 5c) and 5d) 10 02 2024 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC241002-10
Moved by Young, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-117, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Temporary Use
Zoning By-law for Garden Suite (Granny Flat), 2024-ZBA-13 (Webster), 26 Howard
Drive be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2024-ZBA-13 and Temporary Use By-law
2024-100 (Webster), specifically to permit a Garden Suite for the lands municipally
known as 26 Howard Drive for a period of up to twenty (20) years, be approved.
3. That the appropriate staff bring forth the By-laws to adopt a Temporary Use By-law and
to execute an agreement for the lands known as 26 Howard Drive, Township of Oro-
Medonte, for the purposes of a Garden Suite for a period of up to twenty (20) years for
Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under
the Director, Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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d) DS2024-118, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2022-ZBA-04, Shanty Bay Estates Ltd., Concession 3 South Part Lot 27 Part
Lot 28 Reference Plan 51 R19629 Parts 1 to 4 (Oro), [Refer to Item 5b) 10 02 2024
Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC241002-11
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-118, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2022-ZBA-04, Shanty Bay Estates Ltd., Concession 3 South Part Lot 27 Part
Lot 28 Reference Plan 51R19629 Parts 1 to 4 (Oro) be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2022-ZBA-04 by Shanty Estates Ltd. for
Concession 3 South Part Lot 27 Part Lot 28, Reference Plan 51R19629 Parts 1 to 4
(Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, that would amend Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as
amended, by rezoning the subject lands from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the
Residential One Exception 361 Hold (R1*361(H)) Zone and Open Space (OS) Zone on
Schedule A2 to Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as amended, be approved.
3. That the appropriate staff bring forth the By-law for Council's consideration.
4. That pursuant to By-law 2021-133 (Delegation of Subdivision and Condominium
Approval Authority), that the Director, Development Services approve Draft Plan of
Subdivision Application 2022-SUB-01 (Shanty Bay Estates Ltd.) consisting of Eight -Six
(86) single detached dwelling lots, a parkland block, and a stormwater management
block and walkway/drainage block, as shown on Schedule 2 to this report be approved,
subject to the conditions set out in Schedule 3 to this report.
5. That the applicant be advised of the decisions under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
Carried.
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e) DS2024-119, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2021-ZBA-15, 12 West South Inc., 9647 Highway 12 [Refer to Item 5a) 10 02
2024 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC241002-12
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-119, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2021-ZBA-15, 12 West South Inc., 9647 Highway 12 be received and
adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2021-ZBA-15 by 12 West South Inc. for
9647 Highway 12, Township of Oro-Medonte, that would amend Zoning By-law No. 97-
95, as amended, by rezoning the subject lands from the "Residential One Hold" (R1(H))
Zone to the "Residential One Exception 360 Hold" (R1*360(H)) Zone, "Residential One
Exceptions 360 and 364 Hold" (R1*360*364(H)) Zone, "Institutional" (I) Zone and "Open
Space" (OS) Zone on Schedule A21 to Zoning By-law No. 97-95, as amended, be
approved.
3. That the appropriate staff bring forth the By-law for Council's consideration.
4. That pursuant to By-law 2021-133 (Delegation of Subdivision and Condominium
Approval Authority), that the Director, Development Services approve Draft Plan of
Subdivision Application 2021-SUB-02 (12 West South Inc.) consisting of eleven (11)
single detached dwelling lots, a stormwater management block, walkway block and
institutional block to be transferred to the Simcoe County District School Board as shown
on Schedule 2 to this report be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Schedule 3
to this report.
5. That the applicant be advised of the decisions under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
9. Next Meeting Date:
November 6, 2024.
Carried.
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10. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC241002-13
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
Chair, Debi , eter Lavoie
Carried.
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Secretary-Treasi?rer, Andy Karaiskakis
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