02 05 2025 Development Services Committee MinutesThe Township of Oro-Medonte
Development Services Committee Minutes
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 5:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark
Councillor Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young
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;
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
commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together
towards Reconciliation.
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2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. DSC250205-1
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that the agenda for the Development Services Committee meeting of
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 be received and approved, as amended, to add as Item 8
c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager,
Special Projects, Planning re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege
(Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 5c) 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, Concession 8 Part East
Part Lot 17 Reference Plan 51 R15953 Part 1, Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Oro),
municipally known as 560 Line 8 North, 2024-ZBA-17, (Lucas). Councillor Schell submitted
the following: This property owner and I do work together.
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 8c) Brent Spagnol, Director,
Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Special Projects, Planning re:
Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege (Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
Councillor Schell submitted the following: I own and operate a legal STR in the Township.
4. Approval of Minutes:
a) Minutes of Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 15,
2025.
Motion No. DSC250205-2
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting
held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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, Concession 12, North Part Lot 19 (Oro), municipally known as 10 Line
12 North, 2024-ZBA-18 (Northern Diversified Ltd.) [Refer to Item 5d) 02 05 2025 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 Northern Diversified Ltd.
The following correspondence was received: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
dated January 14, 2025; Enbridge Gas dated January 14, 2025; Township of Oro-Medonte,
Operations Division dated January 16, 2025; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division
dated January 22, 2025; Ministry of Transportation dated January 23, 2025; County of
Simcoe, Planning Department dated January 30, 2025.
Jonathan Pauk, Morgan Planning & Development, agent on behalf of the 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.
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, Concession 12, North Part Lot 20 (Oro), municipally known as 159 Line
11 North, 2024-ZBA-19 (2520309 Ontario Inc.) [Refer to Item 5e) 02 05 2025 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 2520309 Ontario Inc.
The following correspondence was received: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
dated January 14, 2025; Enbridge Gas dated January 14, 2025; Ministry of Transportation
dated January 15, 2025; Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated January 16,
2025; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated January 22, 2025; County of
Simcoe, Planning Department dated January 28, 2025.
Jonathan Pauk, Morgan Planning & Development, agent on behalf of the 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.
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. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) DS2025-010, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2024-ZBA-18 (Northern Diversified Ltd.), 10 Line 12 North [Refer to Item 5a) 02
05 2025 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC250205-3
Moved by Young, Seconded by Hutcheson
It is recommended
1. That DS2025-010, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2024-ZBA-18 (Northern Diversified Ltd.), 10 Line 12 North be
received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2024-ZBA-18 (Northern Diversified Ltd.),
specifically to rezone the severed lands from the "Agricultural/Rural (A/RU)" Zone to the
"Rural Residential Two (RUR2)" Zone to recognize the rural residential use of the severed
parcel, and to rezone the retained lands from the "Agricultural/Rural (A/RU)" Zone to the
"Agricultural/Rural Exception 367 (A/RU*367) to prohibit residential uses, on the lands
municipally known as 10 Line 12 North, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved.
3. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of Development Services Committee's decision under the
Director, Development Services' signature.
Carried.
b) DS2025-011, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2024-ZBA-19 (2520309 Ontario Inc.), 159 Line 11 North [Refer to Item 5b) 02 05
2025 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC250205-4
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2025-011, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Zoning By-law
Amendment Application 2024-ZBA-19 (2520309 Ontario Inc.), 159 Line 11 North be received
and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2024-ZBA-19 (2520309 Ontario Inc.),
specifically to rezone the severed lands from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Rural
Residential Two (RUR2) Zone to recognize the rural residential use of the severed parcel,
and to rezone the retained lands from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the
Agricultural/Rural Exception 368 (A/RU*368) to prohibit residential uses, on the lands
municipally known as 159 Line 11 North, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved.
3. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the applicant be advised of Development Services Committee's decision under the
Director, Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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5. Public Meetings:
c) 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, Concession 8 Part East Part Lot 17 Reference Plan 51 R15953 Part 1,
Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Oro), municipally known as 560 Line 8 North, 2024-
ZBA-17, (Lucas).
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 5c) 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, Concession 8 Part East
Part Lot 17 Reference Plan 51 R15953 Part 1, Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Oro),
municipally known as 560 Line 8 North, 2024-ZBA-17, (Lucas). Councillor Schell submitted
the following: This property owner and I do work together. Councillor Schell was not present
during the discussion or vote on the item.
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 Brenda and Anthony Lucas.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Fire and
Emergency Services dated January 17, 2025; Enbridge Gas dated January 21, 2025;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division dated January 21, 2025; Township of Oro-
Medonte, Building Division dated January 22, 2025.
Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Brenda Lucas, 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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6. Public Hearings:
a) DS2025-015, Yubing Fan, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2025-A-02 (Silma),
149 Eight Mile Point 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 Linda Silma.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations Division
dated January 20, 2025; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated January 28,
2025; Township of Oro-Medonte, Building Division dated January 29, 2025; Harriet and Chris
Jamieson dated January 31, 2025.
Yubing Fan, Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed application. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Greg Kirkpatrick, 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. DSC250205-5
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended
1. That DS2025-015, Yubing Fan, Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2025-A-02
(Silma), 149 Eight Mile Point Road be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2025-A-02, specifically for permission to construct a
detached accessory building (garage) with a reduced setback of 2.5 metres (8.2 feet)
from the front lot line and a reduced setback of 1.0 metres (3.3 feet) from the interior side
lot line on lands municipally known as 149 Eight Mile Point Road, Township of Oro-
Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2025-015.
3. That the applicant be advised of Development Services Committee's decision under the
Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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7. Reports of Municipal Officers:
c) DS2025-013, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-
A-56 (Creighton & Moulton), 360 Ingram Road.
Motion No. DSC250205-6
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Young
It is recommended
1. That DS2025-013, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2024-A-56 (Creighton & Moulton), 360 Ingram Road be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-56 (Creighton & 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 denied on the basis that the
revised apartment dwelling unit location is not within close proximity to the existing
single detached dwelling in accordance with the policies contained in the Township's
Official Plan.
3. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under
the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
d) DS2025-016, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Removal of Holding
Provision on Forest Heights Estates Plan of Subdivision (Plan 51M-1246), Application
Nos. 2025-ZBA-01 to 2025-ZBA-08 [Refer to Item 5c) 02 05 2025 Council Agenda].
Motion No. DSC250205-7
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended
1. That DS2025-016, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Removal of
Holding Provision on Forest Heights Estates Plan of Subdivision (Plan 51 M-1246),
Application Nos. 2025-ZBA-01 to 2025-ZBA-08 be received and adopted.
2. That draft By-law No. 2025-017 to remove the "Holding" Provision applying to a portion
of the lands in the Forest Heights Estates subdivision (Registered Plan 51M-1246) be
considered by Council.
3. That draft By-law No. 2025-017 to add the "Holding" Provision applying to a portion of
the lands in the Forest Heights Estates subdivision (Registered Plan 51 M-1246) be
considered by Council.
4. That the applicant be advised of the decision under the Director, Development Services'
signature.
Carried.
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e) DS2025-018, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application 2024-
A-64, 3626 Line 5 North (Gingras).
Motion No. DSC250205-8
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell
It is recommended
1. That DS2025-018, Catherine McCarroll, Senior Planner re: Minor Variance Application
2024-A-64, 3626 Line 5 North (Gingras) be received and adopted.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2024-A-64, specifically to permit the use of a second
accessory building for a home occupation, on lands municipally known as 3626 Line 5
North, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in
DS2025-018.
3. That the applicants be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision under
the Secretary -Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
The Committee consented to allow the applicant to provide verbal comments.
8. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. DSC250205-9
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that we do now go in Closed Session at 6:28 p.m. to discuss
• Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege (Short Term Rentals (STR's).
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. DSC250205-10
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that we do now Rise at 7:02 p.m. at which time we shall Report on the
Closed Session Item 8
c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager,
Special Projects, Planning re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege
(Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
Carried.
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c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager,
Special Projects, Planning re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege
(Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 8c) Brent Spagnol, Director,
Development Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Special Projects, Planning re:
Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege (Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
Councillor Schell submitted the following: I own and operate a legal STR in the Township.
Councillor Schell was not present during the discussion or vote on the item.
The following staff were present: Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; Andy
Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning,
Special Projects; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk.
Motion No. DSC250205-12
Moved by Young, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that staff and legal counsel proceed as directed by Council with respect to
Item 8c) Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services and George Vadeboncoeur,
Manager, Special Projects, re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor -client privilege
(Short Term Rentals (STR's)).
9. Next Meeting Date:
March 5, 2025.
10. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. DSC250205-13
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Bard
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:03 p.m.
Chair, D4p
or, Peter Lavoie Secretary -Treasurer, Andy Karaiskakis
Carried.
Carried.
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