The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting #:	PC2019-08
Date:	Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Time:	1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.
Location:	Victoria Room City Hall 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

Members:

• Mayor Andy Letham
• Councillor Patrick O'Reilly
• Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
• Councillor Andrew Veale
• Mike Barkwell
• Tammy Smith
• Jason Willock
• Councillor Pat Dunn

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

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1.

Call to Order and Adoption of Agenda

Vice-Chair Veale called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Mayor A. Letham, Alternate Member Councillor P. Dunn and T. Smith, and J. Willock were in attendance.

Deputy Clerk and Recording Secretary J. Watts, Supervisor of Development Planning S. Rea, Supervisor of Development Engineering C. Sisson, Planning Officer - Large Developments I. Walker, and Senior Engineering Technicians R. Perdue and K. Timms were also in attendance.

Absent:

• Chair O'Reilly
• Councillor Seymour-Fagan
• M. Barkwell

The Vice-Chair opened the meeting and introduced Planning Advisory Committee and the members of staff present.

• PAC2019-047
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By J. Willock

  That the amended agenda for the Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

2.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

3.

Public Meeting

The Vice-Chair stated that, as required under the Planning Act, a public meeting is being held prior to the City of Kawartha Lakes Council making decisions on the following planning matters.

3.1

PLAN2019-043

Ian Walker, Planning Officer - Large Developments
An application to amend the Township of Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 on the property identified as 121 Cowpath Trail, Somerville - Burke

The Vice-Chair requested staff to advise on the manner of giving notice for the proposed zoning by-law amendment.  He also asked staff to briefly describe the proposal and summarize the correspondence, if any, received to date.

Mr. Walker confirmed that the required notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act and circulated to each owner of land within 500m, and a sign was posted by the entrance to Cowpath Trail along the frontage on Burke Road.  He summarized the application, explaining that it proposes to change a portion of the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone to a Limited Service Residential Exception (LSR-**) Zone to permit a dwelling as a permitted use. The intent of the exception zone is to recognize any site-specific development standards. The proposed rezoning will facilitate the redevelopment of the lot with a new vacation dwelling. The application conforms to the Growth Plan. Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement and conformity with the Official Plan are to be determined following further review of the application.  Mr. Walker summarized the comments received to date, as detailed in his report, noting that subsequent to the writing of the report additional comments were received from several local residents. J. Platt and L. Stirling both wrote in support the application. G. Fraser, of Kinmount, identified concerns with notice requirements, how development can occur on protected lands, how by-laws are being enforced, and the environmental cost for the development. J. & B. Kuiper objected to the application stating that they wish to see further information. Kawartha Conservation provided revised comments regarding the natural heritage and natural hazards as per the City's Memorandum of Understanding, and recommended a 30m setback of all development from the Burnt River. Staff are recommending that the application be referred back to staff for further review and processing until such time as comments have been received from all circulated agencies and City Departments, and that any comments and concerns have been addressed. He responded to questions from Committee members.

The Chair inquired if the applicant wished to speak to the application.

Randy Burke spoke as the owner of the property. He provided an overview of the application, stating that he and his wife intend to construct the proposed building in full compliance with municipal requirements. He stated that the land is well drained and suitable to build on, and that there is no concern to fish habitat. He noted that they are willing to consider a 30 metre setback from the Burnt River for all development. He requested the committee receive the report, approve the application, and forward the draft by-law to Council for adoption. He responded to questions from Committee members.  

The Chair inquired if anyone wished to speak to the application.

No other persons spoke to the application.

4.

Business Arising from Public Meeting

4.1

Item 3.1

• PAC2019-048
  Moved By Mayor Letham
  Seconded By J. Willock

  That Report PLAN2019-043, Part of Lot 3, Concession 12, Geographic Township of Somerville, Burke – Application D06-2019-016, be received; and

  That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2019-016, including a 30 metre development setback from the Burnt River, be prepared, approved and adopted by Council; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required by the approval of this application.

  Carried

5.

Deputations

5.1

PC2019-08.5.1

Daniel Stone, Thorstone Consulting Services
Relating to Report PLAN2019-045 (Item 7.2 on the Agenda)

Mr. Stone spoke on behalf of the applicant for Item 7.2, being report PLAN2019-045. He stated that they are in support of the staff recommendation at this time, and noted that this application proposes to protect the majority of the lot with an environmental protection zoning. He stated that environmental studies and archeological studies have been completed, and that the dwelling would be built in the north west area of the lot. He made himself available for any questions from committee members.

• PAC2019-049
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By T. Smith

  That the deputation of Daniel Stone, regarding Report PLAN2019-045, be received.

  Carried

6.

Correspondence

7.

City of Kawartha Lakes Reports

7.1

PLAN2019-044

Quadri Adebayo, Planner II
An application to amend the Township of Bexley Zoning By-law 93-09 on the lot described as Part of Lots 37 and 38, North-West Bay Range, Concession 7, Bexley, identified as 22 Bayview Lane and Part of 1266 North Bay Drive - Mathews and Weind

​Ms. Rea spoke on behalf of Mr. Adebayo stating that there are no additional updates to present other than what is identified in Mr. Adebayos's report. Staff are recommending that the application be referred to Council for approval. She responded to questions from Committee members.

• PAC2019-050
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By Mayor Letham

  That Report PLAN2019-044, respecting 22 Bayview Lane and Part of 1266 North Bay Drive, geographic Township of Bexley; Application No. D06-2019-008, be received;

  That Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2019-008, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2019-044, be approved and adopted by Council; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required by the approval of this application.

  Carried

7.2

PLAN2019-045

Mark LaHay, Planner II
An application to amend the Township of Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 on the property identified as 19 Cardinal Road - Dalrymple

​Ms. Rea spoke on behalf of Mr. LaHay and confirmed that a Public Meeting on this matter was held on April 10, 2019 in accordance with the Planning Act. She summarized the application, explaining that it proposes to change the Community Facility Exception One (CF-1) Zone to an appropriate Rural Residential Type Three (RR3-*) Exception Zone to permit a residential use on the northwestern portion of the property and rezone the balance of subject property to an Environmental Protection (EP) Zone to protect the wetland area from development.  The application conforms to the Growth Plan, and the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.  Ms. Rea summarized the comments received to date, as detailed in Mr. LaHay's report, noting that subsequent to the writing of the report additional comments were received from the new owners of neighbouring 17 Cardinal Street, stating that they are opposed to the application and have not had enough time to review all the supporting material. Staff are recommending that the application be forwarded to Council for approval, with the caveat that the by-law be approved after receiving the appropriate cash-in-lieu of parkland payment. She responded to questions from Committee members

• PAC2019-051
  Moved By Mayor Letham
  Seconded By Councillor Dunn

  That Report PLAN2019-045, respecting Block C, Plan 466, geographic Township of Emily, City of Kawartha Lakes, Application No. D06-2019-005, be received; and

  That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2019-005, substantially in the form attached as Appendix ‘D’ to Report PLAN2019-045 be approved for adoption by Council; and

  That Council adopt the Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2019-005, following receipt of the required cash-in-lieu of parkland contribution; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required by the approval of this application.

  Carried

7.3

ENG2019-016

Christina Sisson, Supervisor of Development Engineering
Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines – Annual Update

Ms. Sisson provided an overview of her report, noting the reasoning for the recommendation of replacing a 23m rural right of way with a 20m rural right of way. She also noted that Engineering would be providing additional guidelines for developers to create low impact development. She responded to questions from the committee members.

• PAC2019-052
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By J. Willock

  That Report ENG2019-016, Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines – Annual Update, be received;

  That Staff replace the current 23.0 metre rural right-of-way cross-section with the proposed 20.0 metre rural right-of-way on the City’s website to better reflect the City’s requirements in the rural area; and

  That Staff be directed to continue to monitor for any communication improvements and for any current legislative or regulatory enhancements requiring updates to the existing guidelines on the City’s website.

  Carried

7.4

ENG2019-017

Christina Sisson, Supervisor of Development Engineering
Development Process and Subdivision Agreement Template Updates - Engineering and Corporate Assets

Ms. Sisson provided an overview of her report noting the five areas of modification to the subdivision agreement template being:

• changing language for development completion timelines
• adding the term 'substantial completion' to the language surrounding acceptance confirming deliverables
• amendments to security requirements, and security reductions
• aligning language regarding development charges with current City policies
• including references to sediment and erosion control

She responded to questions from committee members.

• PAC2019-053
  Moved By Mayor Letham
  Seconded By T. Smith

  That Report ENG2019-017, Development Process and Subdivision Agreement Template Updates – Engineering and Corporate Assets, be received;

  That Staff be directed to incorporate the proposed changes to the template of the subdivision agreement from an Engineering and Corporate Assets perspective; and

  That Staff be directed to continue to monitor for any improvements to the language in the template of the subdivision agreement to ensure there are opportunities to refine the timelines and clarity of language with the development process.

  Carried

7.5

ENG2019-018

Christina Sisson, Supervisor of Development Engineering
Registered Subdivision Agreement Status - Lots Exist

Ms. Sisson provided an overview of her report, noting that providing a status update to Council about developments where lots exist would help keep developers accountable, and provide transparency to the public. She responded to questions from the committee members.

 

• PAC2019-054
  Moved By Mayor Letham
  Seconded By J. Willock

  That Report ENG2019-018, Registered Subdivision Agreement Status, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to continue to provide annual updates for continued communication and process improvement.

  Carried

8.

Adjournment

• PAC2019-055
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By Mayor Letham

  That the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting adjourn at 2:20 p.m.

  Carried