Agenda
The Blue Mountains, Committee of Adjustment

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Time:

1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Location:

Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual Meeting

32 Mill Street, Thornbury ON

Prepared by: Carrie Fairley, Secretary-Treasurer

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A.

Call to Order

A.1

Traditional Territory Acknowledgement

We would like to begin our meeting by recognizing the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada as traditional stewards of the land.  The municipality is located within the boundary of Treaty 18 region of 1818 which is the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples.

A.2

Committee Member Attendance

A.3

Approval of Agenda

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Agenda of October 16, 2024, be approved as circulated, including any additions to the agenda.

A.4

Declaration of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof

NOTE: In accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Town Committee of Adjustment By-Law 2024-04, and the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62, Committee of Adjustment Committee Members must file a written statement of the interest and its general nature with the Clerk for inclusion on the Registry. 

A.5

Previous Minutes

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Minutes of September 18, 2024, be approved as circulated, including any revisions to be made.

A.6

Business Arising from Previous Minutes

None

B.

Public Meeting

Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains wishes to inform the public that all information including opinions, presentations, reports and documentation provided for or at a Public Meeting, Public Consultation, or other Public Process are considered part of the public record. This information may be posted on the Town’s website and/or made available to the public upon request.

B.1

Minor Variance Application No. A35-2024

Owner: Lisa Pigat and Jim Muccilli
Applicant/Agent: Marette Sharp, Majestic Pools
Municipal Address: 121 Stoneleigh Drive
Legal Description: Plan 16M83 Lot 139

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment receive Staff Report PDS.24.130, entitled “Recommendation Report – Minor Variance A35-2024 – 121 Stoneleigh Drive (Pigat and Muccilli);

  AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment GRANT a minor variance for A35-2024 subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the site development be constructed in a manner substantially in accordance with the submitted site plan;
  2. That this variance to the Zoning By-law is for the purpose of obtaining a building permit and is only valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of decision. Should a building permit not be issued within two years, the variance shall expire on October 16, 2026.

B.2

Minor Variance Application No. A36-2024

Owner: Gina and John Izumi
Applicant/Agent: Michael Scott, Simcoe Decks
Municipal Address:188 West Ridge Road
Legal Description: Plan 16M83 Lot 20

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment receive Staff Report PDS.24.131, entitled “Recommendation Report – Minor Variance A36-2024 – 188 West Ridge Road (Izumi)”

  AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment GRANT a minor variance for A36-2024 subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the site development be constructed in a manner substantially in accordance with the submitted site plan;
  2. That this variance to the Zoning By-law is for the purpose of obtaining a building permit and is only valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of decision. Should a building permit not be issued within two years, the variance shall expire on September 18, 2026.

B.3

Minor Variance Application No. A37-2024 & Consent Application No. B16-2024

Owner: CV Farmco Ltd
Applicant/Agent: Kristine Loft, Loft Planning
Municipal Address: 415782 10th Line
Legal Description: Concession 11 Part Lot 12

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment receive Staff Report PDS.24.132, entitled “Recommendation Report – Minor Variance A37-2024 and Consent B16-2024 – 415814 1 10^th Line (CV Farmco Ltd.)”;

  AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment GRANT a minor variance for A37-2024 subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the lot addition be completed substantially in accordance with the submitted site plan; and
  2. That this variance to the Zoning By-law is for the purpose of a lot addition and is only valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of decision. Should the new lot not be registered within two years, the variance shall expire on October 16, 2026.

  AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment GRANT a consent for B16-2024 to permit a lot addition, subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the severed parcel be deeded as a lot addition to the property adjacent to the east legally known as CON 11 S PT LOT 12 and any subsequent transfer, charge or other conveyance of the land to be severed is subject to Section 50(3) or (5) of the Planning Act.
  2. That the Owner meets all the requirements of the Town, financial or otherwise, for the Certificate of Consent to be issued;
  3. The Owner provides proof of mortgage details for both the enlarged lot and retained lots;
  4. That the Owner provides a description of the land which can be registered in the Land Registry Office;
  5. That all above conditions be fulfilled within two years of the Notice of Decision so that the Town Clerk is authorized to issue the Certificate of Consent pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act.

C.

Deferred Applications

C.1

Minor Variance Application No. A33-2024

Owner: NW Property Corp.
Applicant/Agent: Kristine Loft, Loft Planning Inc.
Municipal Address: 495972 Grey Road 2
Legal Description: 495972 Grey Road 2, Plan 114, Part Lot 1

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment receive Staff Report PDS.24.129, entitled “Recommendation Report – Minor Variance A33-2024 – 495972 Grey Road 2 (NW Property Corp.) ADDENDUM”;

  AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment GRANT a minor variance for A33-2024 subject to the following conditions:

  1. The owner enter into a legal agreement with the County to recognize the encroachment onto a County Road, the terms of which must be to the satisfaction of the County of Grey;
  2. A letter of exemption to the County Road Setback By-law be obtained from the County of Grey for the proposed addition;
  3. That the site development be constructed in a manner substantially in accordance with the submitted site plan;
  4. That this variance to the Zoning By-law is for the purpose of obtaining a building permit and is only valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of decision. Should a building permit not be issued within two years, the variance shall expire on October 16, 2026.

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment receive Staff Report PDS.24.120, entitled “Recommendation Report – Minor Variance A33-2024 – 495972 Grey Road 2 (NW Property Corp.);

  AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment DEFER a minor variance for A33-2024 that considers the construction of 66 square metres addition and a reduction of four (4) additional parking spaces to zero (0) parking spaces, until a peer review of Parking Study by JD Engineering has been performed.

C.2

Minor Variance Application A26-2024 - 191 Summit View Crescent

Re: Further Deferral of Application

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment further DEFERS Minor Variance Application A26-2024, to a future Committee of Adjustment Meeting. 

D.

Committee Member Expenses

E.

Notice of Meeting Date

November 20, 2024
Town Hall, Council Chambers, and Virtual

December 18, 2024
Town Hall, Council Chambers, and Virtual

F.

Adjournment

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment does now adjourn at (time) p.m. to meet again at the call of the Chair.