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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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 Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young
Regrets: Councillor David Clark
5:31 p.m.
Staff Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; Andy Karaiskakis,
Present: Manager, Planning Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning
Special Projects; Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner; Yubing Fan,
Planner; 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. 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
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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. DSC241204-1
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday, December 4, 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, November 6,
2024.
Motion No. DSC241204-2
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held
on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 be received and approved as printed and circulated.
5. Public Meetings:
None.
Carried.
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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2024-145, Yubing Fan, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-A-43, 557 Line 5
South.
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 Carrie and Dennis Underwood.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated November 19, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 25,
2024.
Yubing Fan, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Carrie Underwood, 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. DSC241204-3
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-145, Yubing Fan, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-A-43, 557 Line
5 South be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-43 (Underwood) specifically for permission to build
a detached accessory building (garage) with an increased height of 5.04 metres (16.53
feet), an increased floor area of 111.5 square metres (1,200.0 square feet), and a reduced
setback of 5.4 metres (17.7 feet) from the limits of the Environmental Protection Zone, on
lands municipally known as 557 Line 5 South, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2024-145.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under
the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2024-142, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-A-
54 (Brouillette), 1899 Ridge 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 Janet Wicks and Lorraine Brouillette.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division
dated November 25, 2024.
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Danielle Bilodeau, 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.
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. DSC241204-4
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-142, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2024-A-54 (Brouillette), 1899 Ridge Road West be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-54, specifically to permit the construction of an
addition to the existing detached accessory building (garage) with an increase in floor area
of 506.2 square metres (5,449.0 square feet), on lands municipally known as 1899 Ridge
Road West, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in
DS2024-142.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under
the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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c) DS2024-146, Yubing Fan, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-A-55, 7 Karpatian
Place.
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 Beata Kyc and Pawel Iwaniura.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated November 19, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 25,
2024.
Yubing Fan, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented.
John Sibenik, 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.
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. DSC241204-5
Moved by Young, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-146, Yubing Fan, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-A-55, 7
Karpatian Place be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-55, specifically for permission to legalize a
detached accessory structure (garage with an attached porch) with a reduced setback of
1.59 metres (5.2 feet) from the interior lot line, on lands municipally known as 7 Karpatian
Place, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in
DS2024-146.
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) DS2024-143, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-A-
56, Susan Creighton & Jeffrey Moulton, 360 Ingram 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 Jeff Moulton and Susan Creighton.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated November 19, 2024; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated November 20,
2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 25, 2024.
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Jeff and Daena Moulton, 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. DSC241204-6
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-143, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2024-A-56, Susan Creighton & Jeffrey Moulton, 360 Ingram Road be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-56 by Susan Creighton & Jeffrey Moulton
specifically for permission to build a detached accessory building with an increased height
of 8.4 metres (27.6 feet), increased floor area of 258.6 square metres (2,784.0 square feet)
and containing an apartment dwelling unit with an increased floor area for the garage and
living space of 258.6 square metres (2,784.0 square feet), on lands municipally known as
360 Ingram Road, Township of Oro-Medonte, be deferred to provide the applicants with the
opportunity to revise the location of the proposed accessory building to be located within the
dwelling cluster and revise the Environmental Impact Study to reflect the new location.
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) DS2024-148, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Applications 2024-A-58 (11 Pearsall Place) and 2024-A-59 (11 Pine Tree Drive),
Crystal Homes (Eagles' Rest) Corporation.
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 Crystal Homes (Eagles Rest) Corporation.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated November 22, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 25,
2024; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated November 25, 2024.
George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects, explained the purpose and effect
of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Cameron Sellers, agent on behalf of applicant, was present. A PowerPoint presentation was
presented. Kathy Di Silvestro, agent on behalf of applicant, was present. Mark Nywening,
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. DSC241204-7
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-148, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Applications 2024-A-58 (11 Pearsall Place) and 2024-A-59 (11 Pine Tree Drive),
Crystal Homes (Eagles' Rest) Corporation be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Applications 2024-A-58 and 2024-A-59, submitted by Crystal Homes
(Eagles' Rest) Corporation specifically to permit a deck that encroaches 2.42 metres (7.9
feet) into the required rear yard setback on the lands known as 11 Pearsall Place and to
permit a covered porch to encroach into the exterior side yard a distance of 0.27 metres
(0.88 feet) on lands known as 11 Pinetree Drive, be approved subject to the conditions as
outlined in DS2024-148.
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) DS2024-149, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Applications 2024-A-60 (122 Pearsall Place), 2024-A-61 (52 Pearsall Place),
2024-A-62 (113 Pearsall Place) and 2024-A-63 (11 Herbert Avenue), Fernbrook Homes
(Bass Lake) Ltd.
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 Fernbrook Homes (Bass Lake) Limited.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated November 22, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 25,
2024; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated November 25, 2024.
George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects, explained the purpose and effect
of the proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Cameron Sellers, agent on behalf of applicant, was present. Kathy Di Silvestro, agent on behalf
of applicant, was present. Mark Nywening, 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. DSC241204-8
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-149, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Minor
Variance Applications 2024-A-60 (122 Pearsall Place), 2024-A-61 (52 Pearsall Place),
2024-A-62 (113 Pearsall Place) and 2024-A-63 (11 Herbert Avenue), Fernbrook Homes
(Bass Lake) Ltd. be received and adopted
2. That Minor Variance Applications 2024-A-60, 2024-A-61, 2024-A-62, and 2024-A-63,
submitted by Fernbrook Homes (Bass Lake) Ltd., specifically to permit the following exterior
side yard encroachments:
a. 2024-A-60 (122 Pearsall Place) — 0.85 metres (2.78 feet)
b. 2024-A-61 (52 Pearsall Place) — 0.55 metres (1.8 feet)
c. 2024-A-62 (113 Pearsall Place) — 0.71 metres (2.32 feet)
d. 2024-A-63 (11 Herbert Avenue) - 0.8 metres (2.6 feet)
be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2024-149.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the
Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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g) DS2024-150, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Applications
2024-B-18, 2024-B-19 & 2024-B-20, Hang Gao & Xu Han, Concession 12, Part Lot 21
(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 Hang Gao and Xu Han.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated November 22, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 25,
2024; Enbridge Gas dated November 29, 2024; Hydro One dated November 30, 2024.
Andy Karaiskakis, Manager Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Stefan Szczerbak, 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.
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. DSC241204-9
Moved by Young, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-150, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Applications
2024-B-18, 2024-B-19 & 2024-B-20, Hang Gao & Xu Han, Concession 12, Part Lot 21 (Oro)
be received and adopted.
2. That Consent Application 2024-B-18 by Hang Gao & Xu Han to permit the creation of a new
residential lot having a lot frontage of approximately 31.09 metres (102.0 feet), a lot depth of
approximately 67.1 metres (220.3 feet) and an area of approximately 0.2 hectares (0.49
acres) be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2024-150.
3. That consent Application 2024-B-19 by Hang Gao & Xu Han to permit the creation of a new
residential lot having a lot frontage of approximately 36.4 metres (119.4 feet), a lot depth of
approximately 67.0 metres (219.8 feet) and an area of approximately 0.23 hectares (0. 56
acres) be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2024-150.
4. That consent Application 2024-B-20 by Hang Gao & Xu Han to permit the creation of a new
residential lot having a lot frontage of approximately 36.7 metres (120.4 feet), a lot depth of
approximately 67.02 metres (219.8 feet) and an area of approximately 0.23 hectares (0.56
acres) be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2024-150.
5. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the
Secretary Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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h) DS2024-151, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Applications
2024-B-21, 2024-B-22, 2024-B-23, 2024-B-24, 2024-B-25, 2024-B-26 & 2024-B-27,
Concession 5, Part Lot 21, Parts 2 — 17 & 23 — 29 on Reference Plan 51 R-23263 (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 Canyon Hill Developments Limited.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated November 22, 2024; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated November 25,
2024; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated November 27, 2024 and November 28,
2024; Enbridge Gas dated November 29, 2024; Hydro One dated December 2, 2024.
Andy Karaiskakis, Manager Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Cameron Sellers, agent on behalf of applicant, was present. Gary Pearson, 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.
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. DSC241204-10
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-151, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Applications
2024-B-21, 2024-B-22, 2024-B-23, 2024-B-24, 2024-B-25, 2024-B-26 & 2024-B-27,
Concession 5, Part Lot 21, Parts 2 — 17 & 23 — 29 on Reference Plan 51 R-23263 (Oro) be
received.
2. That Consent Applications 2024-B-21 to 2024-B-22 be deferred to allow time for comments
to be received from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) and the
Township's Environmental Services Department.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under the
Secretary Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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Motion No. DSC241204-11
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That Consent Applications 2024-B-23, 2024-B-24, 2024-B-25, 2024-B-26, 2024-B-27, by
Canyon Hill Developments Ltd., be approved in accordance with the sketch and subject to
the following conditions as presented at the meeting:
2. 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) DS2024-152, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2024-ZBA-04, Patricia & Douglas Frost, 478 Bass Lake Sideroad, 2573 Line
5 North and 4346-010-003-21113 [Refer to Item 5a) 12 04 2024 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC241204-12
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-152, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2024-ZBA-04, Patricia & Douglas Frost, 478 Bass Lake Sideroad, 2573 Line 5
North and 4346-010-003-21113 be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2024-ZBA-04 (Frost), specifically to rezone the
subject lands from "Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Exception 197 (A/RU*197)" Zone to the
"Agricultural/Rural (A/RU)" and "Open Space (OS)" Zones on Schedule A16 to Zoning By-
law No. 97-95, as amended, be approved.
3. That the appropriate staff bring forth the By-law for Council consideration.
4. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under
the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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b) DS2024-153, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Planning Division
Activity Summary (Development Applications, Planning, GIS, and Heritage Committee
Projects) January 2024 - December 2024.
Motion No. DSC241204-13
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that DS2024-153, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re:
Planning Division Activity Summary (Development Applications, Planning, GIS, and Heritage
Committee Projects) January 2024 - December 2024 be received for information purposes and
posted on the Township's website.
8. Next Meeting Date:
January 15, 2025.
9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC241204-14
Moved by Young, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:24 p.m.
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Secretary -Treasurer, Andy Karaiskakis
Carried.
Carried.
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