That 41 Adelaide St. presently zoned R2 on the draft zoning bylaw be changed to CG subject to an agreement with the property owner.
It was noted that the zoning bylaw was intended to blanket the entire municipality and highlighted the option for the resident to apply for a ZBA.
Residential Quarry Setbacks - Comment #92, #94 & #95:
Committee discussed possible addendums to the proposed quarries and pits setback and creating exception to permit existing landowners to build according to the provisions of the current 2012-35 zoning bylaw. It was noted that the recommended setbacks are a general provision outlined in the Provincial Policy Statement as well as the UCLG's Official Plan of which the Township must remain congruent.
Members discussed implications of obtaining a building permit under the current zoning bylaw and the length of time a building permit is valid for. It was noted that following the application for a building permit, progress in construction must be made within 6-months of the issuance or the permit is no longer valid.
Members discussed the zoning bylaw review process noting the Township has 3-years following the implementation of its Official Plan (OP) to review and update the zoning bylaw to bring it into conformity with the OP. It was noted that the OP was approved by the UCLG in January 2020.
Committee discussed the possibility of reducing or waiving fees of future ZBA applications for residences affected by the setback change.
Committee reached consensus to adopt the 500m setback to ensure Township compliance and directed staff to consider the reduction of fees for future ZBA applications for affected properties.
A member of the public expressed concern regarding the quarries near Rock St. and Buckwheat Rd. It was noted that quarry and pit licenses are approved and managed by the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, noting the resident may make a complaint/inquiry with the Ministry should they feel the parameters of the license are not being adhered to. It was noted that the Ministry contact information would be provided to the resident.
Agency Comments - Enbridge - Comment #86:
Committee reviewed the comments provided by Enbridge. No additional comments or concerns were raised.
Agency Comments - SNC - Comment #88:
Committee briefly discussed the reasoning for the increase to the required minimum lot size where a septic system is required It was noted that the draft bylaw allows for the development of 1-acre lots in certain zones, with the possibility to reduce the size to 0.5 acres if supported by a servicing report. There was a brief discussion on the implications this change would have to the Township's partial servicing in Spencerville.
IO - Comment #91:
Committee reviewed the comment from IO and noted that there were no recommended changes.
It was noted that any new comments received regarding the new zoning bylaw will be provided at the Regular meeting of Council.
Committee noted the extensive process dedicated to reviewing the zoning bylaw and thanked all members involved in the process.