THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES Minutes of a Public Meeting Held Pursuant to Section 34 Of The Planning Act held on in The Council Chambers at the Municipal Office Call to Order Present: Mayor Bev Matthews Deputy Mayor Ron Windover Councillor Dick Persson Councillor Terry Lambshead Councillor Peter Raymond Staff Present: Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Bob Angione, Clerk Michael Godin, Manager of Building & Planning Kari Stevenson, Planning Technician Mayor Matthews called the Public Meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. 1. Disclosure of Interest a) Mayor Matthews reminded Council members of the disclosure of interest as noted on the agenda. 2. Zoning By-law Plan Amendment Application(s) a), ZBA File No. 15-22 Concession 7, Part Lot 19, 45R4443, Parts 10, 11, 18 and 19, Cavendish Ward Address: 107 Fire Route 285 Property No.: 1542-020-302-26910 The Planning Technician explained this application was the subject of a Public Meeting held on December 15th, 2015 and is being reheard due to the amended application as submitted by Tyler Graham, agent for the
Page 2 of 8 applicant. It was explained that the property is currently zoned Shoreline Residential-Private Access (SR-PA) in the Municipality s Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. B2014-070, as amended. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the property from the Shoreline Residential-Private Access (SR-PA) Zone to Shoreline Residential-Private Access-43 (SR-PA-43) Zone. The SR-PA- 43 Zone will allow the construction of a boathouse with a maximum floor area of 83.8 square metres (902 sq ft) and a maximum height of 5.2 m. The agent did amend the application to move the seasonal dwelling 30 m from the high water mark and confirmed that there would be no habitable space within the proposed boathouse. Since the proposed boathouse is utilizing the existing developed area, it will be setback from the shore 5.8 m. Therefore, the height of the boathouse will not be calculated by Section 4.2.15 of the municipality s comprehensive zoning by-law, but will be measured from the existing grade along the front wall. The existing seasonal dwelling has a current water yard setback of 5.85 m (19.2 ft). It will be demolished and the footprint of it will be used for the construction of the boathouse. The Planning Consultant reviewed the changes made and did not feel a memo from him was warranted with the proposed seasonal dwelling out of the water yard setback. Staff have no concerns with this application. One letter of objection was received and distributed prior to the meeting. gallery. No comments were received from Council or the gallery. b), ZBA File No. 16-03 Concession 12, Part Lot 18, Plan 33, Lot 62, Address: 310 Edwina Dr. Property No.: 1542-010-002-21100 The Planning Technician explained that the purpose of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to rezone the subject land from the Shoreline Residential (SR) and Environmental Protection (EP) Zones to an Environmental Protection Exception Zone. The subject lands are currently occupied by a detached dwelling, which
Page 3 of 8 is not permitted in the EP Zone. On this basis the existing dwelling is legal non-conforming. In accordance with Section 34(10) of the Planning Act, the applicant is seeking to replace and expand a legal nonconforming use. The current seasonal dwelling has a ground floor area of 60 m2 (640 sq ft) and a water yard setback of 15.24 m (50 ft). The proposed seasonal dwelling has a ground floor area of 109 m2 (1,170 sq ft) and will comply with 30 m (98.4) water yard setback. The zoning by-law has been drafted with the maximum ground floor areas of existing and proposed buildings to deter future expansion. The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) has no concern with the application but the owner will need to obtain an approval from PCCHU prior to a building permit being issued. No other correspondence regarding this application has been received. Staff have no concerns with this application. gallery. No comments were received from Council or the gallery. c), ZBA File No. 15-21 Concession 14, Part Lot 21, 45R-15607, Parts 1 and 5, Address: vacant lot on County Rd 36 Property No.: 1542-010-002-62118 The Planning Technician explained that the purpose of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to rezone the subject land from the Rural Residential (RR) Zone to a Rural Exception (RU) Zone. Although the original Notice of Public Meeting indicated that the purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment was to rezone the subject land to the General Industrial (GI) Zone, it was suggested by the Planning Consultant, upon his review, that the subject property be rezoned to the Rural Exception (RU) Zone in order to allow specific uses prior to the erection of a residence. The subject lands are currently vacant. The zoning by-law amendment would allow the construction of a building with a floor area of approximately 300 m2 for the purpose of manufacturing pre-fabricated wall panels for the construction industry. Any outside storage will be in compliance with the General Industrial (GI) Zone. The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) has no concern
Page 4 of 8 with the application but the owner will need to obtain an approval from PCCHU prior to a building permit being issued. No other correspondence regarding this application was received. A Planning Memo from the Municipality s Planning Consultant regarding this application was provided for Council's information. It is recommended that feedback be heard from Council and the public and that Council direct staff to prepare a zoning by-law amendment, upon receipt of a site plan, and such amendment be brought back for Council s consideration at a future meeting. It is recommended that a Hold be included in the zoning for Site Plan Control. As requested by the agent for the applicant, Jason Szakacsi, a brief video of the fabrication process was played. gallery. Jason Szakacsi, agent for the applicant, spoke in favour of the application and provided an overview of the proposed manufacturing operation. It was explained that 95% energy-efficient buildings that reach an R80 rating will be pre-fabricated in sections. These structures will will attain the standard of a passive house, which as described as a sup-insulated structure that will not freeze in the event of a power failure. These structures are designed to retain the heat of the sun. The business will initially employ 6 to 10 people with expansion to 25 staff as business grows. Judy Dawson asked if the construction is intended for residential homes as well as other types of structures. Jason Szakacsi explained that the business is currently focused on multi-residential buildings but single family homes is in the plan. It was noted that an average 2000 sq ft. home would cost only $110 per year to heat. Marlys Kerkman asked if the business is currently located in Trent Lakes. Jason Szakacsi explained that his business named Vision Design and Construction is currently located in Bobcaygeon. The building in Trent Lakes will be made to be attractive with good curb appeal. The Fire Chief inquired about the interior finishes of the homes. Jason Szakacsi explained that the purchasers would decide what interior
Page 5 of 8 finishes they prefer. It is the insulation, windows, and ventilation systems that determines the energy efficiency of the structure and these are the elements selected by the builder. d), ZBA File No. 16-02 Concession 10, Part Lot 6, Address: vacant lots on Buckhorn Narrows Rd Property No.: 1542-010-303-02800 The Planning Technician explained that the property is currently zoned Rural (RU) in the Municipality s Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. B2014-070, as amended. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment is required as a condition of consent for applications B-60-15 and B-61-15 of the County of Peterborough. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the two severed parcels from the Rural (RU) zone to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone in the Municipality s Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. B2014-070, as amended. The two new lots will each be over one acre in size. The retained parcel of land, 80 acres in size, will remain zoned Rural (RU). The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) has no concern with the application. No other comments were received. gallery. No comments were received from Council or the gallery. e), ZBA File No. 16-04 Concession 14, Part Lots 16 and 17, Address: 198 Fire Route 96 Property No.: 1542-010-002-55800 The Planning Technician explained that the purpose of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to rezone the subject land from Shoreline Residential-Private Access to Shoreline Residential-Private Access-45. The SR-PA-45 Zone will allow the replacement of the seasonal dwelling
on a larger footprint within the 30 m water yard setback. Page 6 of 8 The current seasonal dwelling has an interior side yard setback of 4.3 m and a water yard setback of 11.58 m. The deck is 5.79 m from the high water mark. The current seasonal dwelling has a ground floor area of 50 m2 and a gross floor area of 100 m2. The proposed seasonal dwelling will have a ground floor area of 100 m2 and a gross floor area of 153 m2. The proposed increase in size is greater than the expansion permitted in Section 4.30.3. The proposed seasonal dwelling will maintain the interior side yard setback of 4.3 m. It will have a water yard setback of 11.28 m and the deck will be 6.6 m from the high water mark. The proposed covered porch and a portion of the seasonal dwelling will be constructed within the flood contour which is the current situation. The Peterborough County City Health Unit (PCCHU) has no concern with the application but the owner will need to obtain an approval from PCCHU prior to a building permit being issued. Trent Severn Waterway (Parks Canada) has no objection to this application. No other correspondence regarding this application was received. A Planning Memo from the Municipality s Planning Consultant in support of this application was provided for Council's information. Staff have no concerns with the application. gallery. The applicant, Lori Oskam, spoke in favour of the application and explained that the application was made to improve the property. f), ZBA File No. 16-01 Concession 14, Part Lots 16 and 17, Address: 222 Fire Route 96 Property No.: 1542-010-002-55600 The Planning Technician explained that the purpose and effect of the zoning by-law amendment is to rezone the property to an exception zone under Shoreline Residential Private Access. This exception zone will allow the replacement of the seasonal dwelling on a larger footprint within the 30 m water yard setback.
Page 7 of 8 The current seasonal dwelling is 188 m2 (2020 ft2) (plus decking) with an existing water yard of 6 m (20 ft). The proposed seasonal dwelling is 251 m2 (2700 ft2) (plus decking) with a yard setback of 6 m (20 ft). This property is going through a Zoning By-law Amendment and not a Minor Variance due to the fact that this is an island property and the proposed development will encroach closer to the water on the east side, but will not be closer than the existing 6 m (20 ft) setback on the west side. The Trent Severn Waterway (Parks Canada) has no concern with this application. The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) has no concern with the application but the owner will need to obtain a permit for the new septic system prior to the issuance of a building permit. No other correspondence regarding this application was received. Both the Planning Consultant and Staff attended the property and have no concerns. gallery. The applicant, Doug Scheniman, spoke in favour of the application and explained that there is a need to update the property. The location of the proposed dwelling will not require blasting. 3. Adjournment a) Adjournment The Mayor declared the public meeting respecting these Zoning By-law Amendments closed at 1:31 p.m. Bev Matthews, Mayor Robert V. Angione, Clerk
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