Chair, Deputy Mayor Karl Moher C.A.O. David Clifford Clerk/Planning Coordinator Crystal McMillan

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1 Minutes of a Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Douro-Dummer held on October 26, 2018, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building Present: Absent: Member, Councillor Raymond Johnston Member, Councillor Shelagh Landsmann Member Jim Patterson Member Kim Black Secretary-Treasurer Martina Chait-Hartwig Chair, Deputy Mayor Karl Moher C.A.O. David Clifford Clerk/Planning Coordinator Crystal McMillan 1. In the absence of the Chair, the Secretary-Treasurer called the members to order at 9:00 a.m. p.m., as per Section 7.2 of the Procedural By-law and requested a nomination for Chairperson from the members who shall preside during the meeting. Resolution Number That Mr. Johnston be nominated to act as the Chairperson for the meeting. Mr. Johnston accepted the nomination to act as Chairperson for the meeting and took the Chair. 2. The Chairperson, Mr. Johnston, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 3. Mr. Johnston reminded members of their obligation to declare any potential conflict of interest. None were declared. 3. Resolution Number Adoption of Minutes Moved by: Mrs. Black Seconded by: Mrs. Landsmann That the Minutes from September 28, 2018, 2018 be received and approved. 4. Applications: a) Minor Variance A Douglas Allen and Janet Leona Corner Concession 5 Part Lot 30, RP 45R-1249 Parts 1 to Barnes Ave Dummer Ward, Roll No Purpose of Application: The owners would like to construct a new proposed addition on the subject property. To permit the structure in the proposed location, variances are requested to reduce the easterly interior side yard setback from 6 metres (19.68 ) to 5.04m (16.53 ) and 5.48m (17.99 );

2 Page 2 as shown on the Plan of Survey prepared by J. B. Fleguel Surveyors, Ontario Land Surveyor, dated October 1, Previous Minor Variance A allowed for the demolition of an existing structure and reduced wateryard setbacks for the new structure (one-storey frame dwelling) and Minor Variance A allowed for further wateryard setback reductions and a reduction to the side yard setback on the easterly side of the dwelling. In attendance: Douglas and Janet Corner, Owners In support Brian Watts, Neighbour In support Comments Received: Otonabee Region Conservation Authority No objection Peterborough Public Health No objection Doug Corner spoke in favour of the application. Resolution Number Moved by: Mr. Patterson Seconded by: Mrs. Landsmann That Minor Variance A for Douglas Allen and Janet Leona Corner be approved as requested, for the life of the structure* to facilitate the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a new addition, as shown on the Plan of Survey prepared by J. B. Fleguel Surveyors, Ontario Land Surveyor, dated October 1, 2018 attached to this Decision as Schedule A, and to bring the structure into compliance with the zoning by-law. Approval is conditional on the following: - The variance would be for the life of the structures only (definition) - Obtaining any necessary permits from ORCA, the Health Unit, Trent Severn Waterway and any other required ministry/agency - Proper Building Plans be submitted with the building permit application based on the design included on the Plan of Survey prepared by J. B. Fleguel Surveyors, Ontario Land Surveyor, dated October 1, 2018 attached to this Decision as Schedule A and submitted with the minor variance application. - That the exterior corners of the structure(s) be pinned by a Surveyor on the poured footings and a copy of the survey be provided to the Chief Building Official after the footings are poured and prior to any further construction taking place - That verification from an Ontario Land Surveyor be provided to the Township s Chief Building Official after the structure(s) are framed to confirm that all applicable setback requirements have been met and to ensure compliance with any relief granted by this decision of the Committee.

3 Page 3 This variance is deemed to be minor in nature and is appropriate for the development of this land. The application maintains the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Resolution Number Moved by: Mr. Patterson The Committee has not received any written or oral submissions regarding minor variance application File A and thus have made its decision on the basis of the application, the staff report, information from the Owner, Otonabee Region Conservation Authority and Peterborough Public Health. b) Minor Variance A Neil Francis Leahy Agent: Marian Leahy Con. 5 Part Lot 11, 985 Centre Road Douro Ward, Roll No Purpose of Application: The owner would like to construct a new proposed addition to the existing 1 storey dwelling. To permit the addition in the proposed location, variances are requested to reduce the rear yard setback from 15 metres (49.2 ) to 11.74m (38.5 ) and 11.55m (37.89 ); all as shown on the Plan of Survey prepared by Elliott and Parr (Peterborough) Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyor, dated September 14, 2018 and plotted September 18, In attendance: Marian Leahy, Agent In support Neil Leahy, Owner In support Comments Received: Otonabee Region Conservation Authority No objection Peterborough Public Health No objection Marian Leahy, agent spoke in favour of the application. Resolution Number Moved by: Mrs. Black Seconded by: Mr. Patterson That Minor Variance A for Neil Francis Leahy be approved as requested, for the life of the structure* to facilitate the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a new addition, as shown on the Plan of Survey prepared by Elliott and Parr (Peterborough) Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyor, dated September 14, 2018 and plotted September 18, 2018 attached to this Decision as Schedule A, and to bring the structure into compliance with the zoning by-law. Approval is conditional on the following:

4 Page 4 - Obtaining any necessary permits from ORCA, the Health Unit, Trent Severn Waterway and any other required ministry/agency - Proper Building Plans be submitted with the building permit application based on the design included on the Plan of Survey prepared by Elliott and Parr (Peterborough) Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyor, dated September 14, 2018 and plotted September 18, 2018, attached to this Decision as Schedule A and submitted with the minor variance application. - That the exterior corners of the structure(s) be pinned by a Surveyor on the poured footings and a copy of the survey be provided to the Chief Building Official after the footings are poured and prior to any further construction taking place - That verification from an Ontario Land Surveyor be provided to the Township s Chief Building Official after the structure(s) are framed to confirm that all applicable setback requirements have been met and to ensure compliance with any relief granted by this decision of the Committee. This variance is deemed to be minor in nature and is appropriate for the development of this land. The application maintains the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Resolution Number Moved by: Mrs. Black Seconded by: Mrs. Landsmann The Committee has not received any written or oral submissions regarding minor variance application File A and thus have made its decision on the basis of the application, the staff report, information from the Agent, Otonabee Region Conservation Authority and Peterborough Public Health. c) Minor Variance A Ingrid M. de Vreeze Agent: Ash Walker, Ash Walker Landscaping Concession 2 Part Lot 25, Plan 27 Lot Birchview Road Douro Ward, Roll No Purpose of Application: The owner would like to construct a new proposed on-land boathouse and enlarge the existing deck. To permit the boathouse in the proposed location, variances are requested to reduce the south-westerly interior side yard setback from 9 metres (29.53 ) to 3.63m (11.9 ) and; To permit the enlargement of the existing deck in the proposed location, variances are requested to reduce the water yard setback from 30m (98.43 ) to 16.76m (55 ) and 16.15m (53 ); all as shown on the Sketch prepared by J. B. Fleguel Surveyors, Ontario Land Surveyor, dated October 10, 2018.

5 Page 5 In attendance: Melanie Dorricott, Ash Walker Landscaping, Agent In support Comments Received: Otonabee Region Conservation Authority No objections Peterborough Public Health No objections Trent-Severn Waterway, Parks Canada Concerns regarding future location of marine railway system, lack of permits for existing in-water structures and a permit is required for any new in-water structures Resolution Number That Minor Variance A for Ingrid M. de Vreeze be approved as requested, for the life of the structures* to facilitate the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a new proposed on-land boathouse and to enlarge the existing deck, all as shown on Sketch prepared by J. B. Fleguel Surveyors, Ontario Land Surveyor, dated October 10, 2018, attached to this Decision as Schedule A, and to bring the structure into compliance with the zoning by-law. Approval is conditional on the following: - The variance would be for the life of the structures only (definition) - Obtaining any necessary permits from ORCA, the Health Unit, Trent Severn Waterway and any other required ministry/agency - Proper Building Plans be submitted with the building permit application based on the design included on the Sketch prepared by J. B. Fleguel Surveyors, Ontario Land Surveyor, dated October 10, 2018 attached to this Decision as Schedule A and submitted with the minor variance application. - That the mid-point of the deck and addition maintains or is greater than the existing water yard setback of 51 - That the exterior corners of the structure(s) be pinned by a Surveyor on the poured footings and a copy of the survey be provided to the Chief Building Official after the footings are poured and prior to any further construction taking place - That verification from an Ontario Land Surveyor be provided to the Township s Chief Building Official after the structure(s) are framed to confirm that all applicable setback requirements have been met and to ensure compliance with any relief granted by this decision of the Committee. This variance is deemed to be minor in nature and is appropriate for the development of this land. The application maintains the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

6 Page 6 Resolution Number Seconded by: Mr. Patterson The Committee has not received any oral submissions regarding minor variance application File A and thus have made its decision on the basis of the application, the staff report, information from the Agent, Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, Peterborough Public Health and the Parks Canada-Trent Severn Waterway. 5. Next meeting date November 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (if needed) 6. Adjournment Resolution Number That the meeting adjourn. (9:30 a.m.) Chairperson, Ray Johnston Secretary-Treasurer Martina Chait-Hartwig