PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Wednesday November 23, 2016 The Planning Advisory Committee held a Public Meeting at the Municipal Office, in Chantry on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. The following Committee members were in attendance: Councillors Cathy Livingston, Cathy Monck, Linda Carr, Arie Hoogenboom, Ron Pollard and Mayor. Brittany Mulhern, Manager of Development Services and Tom Fehr, Associate Planner were also in attendance. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA RECOMMENDATION #1 Linda Carr Cathy Monck That the Agenda be approved, as submitted. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Chairperson Pollard asked if anyone had a declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof, and none was declared. NEW BUSINESS PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM #08-T-16004 ALAN BRESEE and DONNA BRESEE (Agents: DANA and GEORGE McCULLOCH, and GROUNDWORK ENGINEERING LTD.) WARD OF NORTH CROSBY Concession 9, Part Lot 16, RP 28R141107 Parts 1, 2, 4 to 9, 11, 12 and part Parts 3 and 10, Civic Address: not yet assigned Agents Dana and George McCulloch and Agent Martin Burger from Groundwork Engineering Ltd were present for discussion regarding Plan of Condominium #08-T-16004. This application is related to Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-8-2016. Brittany Mulhern, Manager of Development Services, stated that this is the official public meeting for application #08-T-16004 and that the Township is hosting the meeting on behalf of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG), who will make the official decision on the application. Agent Martin Burger from Groundwork Engineering Ltd. presented details of the application which is proposing a fifteen residential lot condominium with common elements. Mr. Burger stated that each proposed lot can support its own well and septic system, and would meet the necessary Zoning By-law requirements.
Page 2 Mr. Burger stated the applicants have conducted studies to determine the feasibility of the application and no concerns were raised. Mr. Burger also stated that the design is under review by UCLG, the Township of Rideau Lakes, and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA). Chairperson Pollard asked if any of the public present had any comments regarding the application. Property owners Peter Neve, Paul Thomson, Susan Lennox, Chris Bruin, Marg Neve, and Donna Giambartolorei each stated their concern and any inquiries were addressed to Mr. Burger. Common comments made regarding the application were the potential effects of the development in close proximity to the lake, lake quality, roadway safety concerns, future development, and the size of the proposed development. Agent Martin Burger answered the inquiries and offered to show detailed plans to the public after the meeting. The Committee discussed who would be responsible in ensuring that the proposed lots would comply with current regulations and follow the recommendations found within the various studies and reports. Ms. Mulhern stated that if the application is approved, that the Township would enter into an agreement with the applicants stating any conditions which would have to be met prior to any work commencing. Ms. Mulhern also stated that the applicants would be subject to pay cash in lieu of parkland and that each proposed lot would be subject to development charges. RECOMMENDATION #2 Cathy Monck Rideau Lakes that in regards to Plan of Condominium Application #08-T-16004, by Alan Bresee and Donna Bresee (Agents: Dana and George McCulloch, & Groundwork Engineering Ltd.) That the presentation by Groundwork Engineering be acknowledged; Further that the Committee acknowledges all of the public comments heard and received today in regards to the application. ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZBA-8-2016 ALAN BRESEE and DONNA BRESEE (Agents: DANA and GEORGE McCULLOCH, and GROUNDWORK ENGINEERING LTD.) WARD OF NORTH CROSBY Concession 9, Part Lot 16, RP 28R141107 Parts 1, 2, 4 to 9, 11, 12 and part Parts 3 and 10, Civic Address: not yet assigned Agents Dana and George McCulloch and Agent Martin Burger from Groundwork Engineering Ltd were present for discussion regarding Zoning Amendment Application ZBA-8-2016. Tom Fehr, Associate Planner reviewed the application to change the zoning classification of portions of the subject property from Rural (RU) to Waterfront Residential (RW) and General Residential (RG). This application is related to Plan of Condominium application #08-T-16004.
Page 3 The Chair asked if any of the public present had any comments regarding the application. RECOMMENDATION #3 Linda Carr Rideau Lakes that ZBA-8-2016, by Alan Bresee and Donna Bresee (Agents: Dana and George McCulloch, & Groundwork Engineering Ltd.) of the Ward of North Crosby, is deferred for the following reason(s): That a decision on Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-8-2016 be put on hold pending the review of concurrent Plan of Condominium application #08-T-16004. ZBA-9-2016 1150068 ONTARIO INC. WARD OF BASTARD & SOUTH BURGESS Concession 2, Part Lot 21 and 22, Civic Address: 4350 R43 Tom Fehr, Associate Planner reviewed the application to change the zoning classification of a portion of the subject property from Rural (RU) to Waterfront Residential (RW). This application is related to consent application B-76-16 and the proposed amendment applies to the lot addition lands. Mr. Fehr stated that there are no known land use compatibility concerns and that the RWDRT has no objection but request a special exception to require a 40m water setback for future development. Chairperson Pollard asked if any of the public present had any comments regarding the application. Peter Hannah and Don Rasmussen spoke about the consent application related to this application and were advised that comments have already been sent to UCLG. Mr. Hannah and Mr. Rasmussen stated concerns over potential development on the land. Ms. Mulhern stated that a development plan has not been submitted since the OMB decision related to the lands in which the lot addition is to be added to. RECOMMENDATION #4 Cathy Livingston Rideau Lakes that ZBA-9-2016, by 1150068 Ontario Inc. of the Ward of Bastard & South Burgess, is approved as submitted. Further that the By-law is not to go to a Council meeting for a potential decision until a decision to draft approve is made at the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville regarding consent application B-76-16.
Page 4 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZBA-1-2015 WARREN HOLLIS and ELAINE CHAGNON (AGENT: ZANDERPLAN INC.) WARD OF SOUTH ELMSLEY Concession 2, Part Lot 18, RP 28R8977, Parts 1 to 9 & RP 28R10981, Parts 1 to 4, Civic Address: 667 Highway 15 Agent Tracy Zander from ZanderPlan Inc. and owner Warren Hollis were present for discussion regarding Zoning Amendment Application ZBA-1-2015. Tom Fehr, Associate Planner reviewed the application which was deferred at the October 23, 2016 meeting. The application is to change the zoning classification of a portion of the subject property from Rural (RU) to Rural Special Exception (RU-X). The special exception would permit the use of a winery and its associated uses on the property. The application is to also change a portion of the land from Rural (RU) to Environmental Protection (EP-A) to recognize the provincially significant wetland present on the property. The proposed winery would be developed through two phases with Phase 1 requiring a Site Plan Control Agreement. Holding provisions would be in place before Phase 2 could proceed. The RVCA has no objections. RECOMMENDATION #5 Arie Hoogenboom Rideau Lakes that ZBA-1-2015, by Warren Hollis & Elaine Chagnon (Agent: ZanderPlan Inc.) of the Ward of South Elmsley, be approved as amended to include the following: 1. That a holding provision is placed on the zoning amendment to require a supportive hydrogeological report and a servicing options report to be completed should any proposed use of the property exceed 4500 litres of effluent per day in either of the proposed phases; 2. That the holding provision is also placed on the zoning amendment to require the completion of studies, which may include, but are not limited to, a traffic impact study, a stormwater brief (and if required a stormwater management report), a grading and drainage plan, and a noise study prior to the implementation of Phase 2; 3. That the By-law include a clear delineation of the uses and activities proposed through Phase 1 and Phase 2. Prior to a By-law being passed however, the applicants shall enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township for the implementation of Phase 1.
Page 5 The amendment relates to the replacement of the word building with the word area in ii of the definition. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Pollard declared the Planning Advisory Committee Public Meeting adjourned at 3:16 p.m. Ron Pollard Chairperson Brittany Mulhern Secretary