Corporation of the Municipality of South Huron

Minutes-Public Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers - Olde Town Hall

Members Present:

• Maureen Cole - Mayor, Council
• Dave Frayne - Deputy Mayor, Council
• Tom Tomes - Councillor - Ward 1, Council
• Marissa Vaughan - Councillor - Ward 1, Council
• Ted Oke - Councillor - Ward 3, Council

Member Regrets:

• Wayne DeLuca - Councillor - Ward 2, Council
• Craig Hebert - Councillor - Ward 2, Council

Staff Present:

• Dan Best, CAO, Administration
• Sandy Becker, Financial Services Manager/Treasurer, Financial Services
• Don Giberson, Environmental Services Director, Environmental Services
• Jo-Anne Fields, Community Services Manager, Community Services
• Sarah Smith, Huron County Planner, Huron County Planning
• Rebekah Msuya-Collison, Clerk

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1.

Call to Order

Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None

3.

Purpose of Public Meeting

The Clerk advised that the purpose of this Public Meeting is to review applications for proposed zoning by-law amendments and to allow interested members of the public the opportunity to ask questions or offer comments with regard to the applications.

It was noted that Council will not make a decision at this meeting. Based on recommendations and information received at this meeting amending by-laws will be presented for approval at the regular Council meeting.

A Public Registry is available, if any member of the public would like to be notified in writing of the decision on any of the applications they are required to provide their name and mailing address on the applicable registry. A person or public body may appeal the decision if they have made an oral submission at this Public Meeting or a written submission to Council prior to the passing of the by-law.

4.

Application for D14-04/2018 Hayter

4.1

S. Smith, Huron County Planner-Report #D14-04/2018

Ms. Smith reviewed noted that her report has been prepared to accompany third and final reading of the Zoning By-law that received first and second reading only held at the March 5th Council meeting.   She advised that conditional approval of consent #B05-2018 has now been granted by Huron County.

• Recommendation:
  Motion: PL#9-2018
  Moved: M. Vaughan
  Seconded: D. Frayne

  That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Smith, Huron County Planner re: Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-04/2018 - Hayter.

  Disposition:: Carried

4.2

Written Comments Received

None.

4.3

Comments-Council; Public in Attendance

None.

5.

Application for D14-03/2018 Glazier

5.1

Application

5.2

S. Smith, Huron County Planner - Report #D14-03/2018

Ms. Smith reviewed her report noting the purpose of this application is to to amend the existing RC2-1 site specific zoning on this property and to allow for the construction of an accessory work shed for the campground and is seeking relief from height and location for the accessory structure.  The applicant is also requesting site specific zoning to permit future construction of a permanent roof/building above the existing pool.

Ms Smith advised that since the planning report was prepared as included in the Council package, the applicant has indicated the requested 7m height for accessory structure does not meet the requirement needed for the building per their engineered drawings.  The new requested height is 7.6metres.  She noted that this Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with the South Huron Official Plan and Township of Stephen Zoning By-law.

 

• Recommendation:
  Motion: PL#10-2018
  Moved: T. Tomes
  Seconded: T. Oke

  That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Smith, Huron County Planner re: Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-03/2018 - Glazier.

  Disposition:: Carried

5.3

Written Comments Received

None

5.4

Comments-Council; Public in Attendance

Council asked whether the current application is under site control and if there was an agreement on file.  Planner Smith confirmed this information.

6.

Application for D14-07/2018 West Corner Farms Ltd

6.1

Application

6.2

S. Smith, Huron County Planner - Report #D14-07/2018

Ms. Smith reviewed her report noting the purpose of this application is to change zoning zoning on the severed parcel from General Agriculture (AG1) to Agriculture Small Holding (AG4) to recognize a residential use in the agricultural area. The retained lands require a rezoning from General Agriculture (AG1) to General Agriculture Special Provisions (AG1-1) in order to prohibit construction of a new residence as required by the Provincial Policy Statement and the South Huron Official Plan. The retained lands will continue to be used for agricultural purposes.

This amendment will satisfy a condition of consent #B64/17.

• Recommendation:
  Motion: PL#11-2018
  Moved: M. Vaughan
  Seconded: T. Oke

  That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Smith, Huron County Planner re: Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-07/2018 - West Corner Farms Ltd.

  Disposition:: Carried

6.3

Written Comments Received

None.

6.4

Comments-Council; Public in Attendance

None.

7.

Application D14-09/2018 Oakwood (Forrester)

7.1

Application

7.2

S. Smith, Huron County Planner - Report #D14-09/2018

Ms. Smith reviewed her report noting the purpose of this application is to change zoning of the lands to be severed from RC3 (Recreational Commercial) to RC1-2 (Recreational Residential Special Provisions) to match the zoning of the recreation residential parcel to which the lands will be added.

This will not require a formal application to amend the South Huron Official Plan and this rezoning satisfies a condition of consent #B57/2015.

• Recommendation:
  Motion: PL#12-2018
  Moved: M. Vaughan
  Seconded: T. Tomes

  That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Smith, Huron County Planner re: Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-09/2018 - Oakwood Inn Golf and Country Club (Grand Bend) Inc. (Forrester)

  Disposition:: Carried

7.3

Written Comments Received

Planner Smith advised that correspondence in support of the application was received today and has been distributed to Council at this meeting.

7.4

Comments-Council; Public in Attendance

 

None.

8.

Application D14-10/2018 Housekeeping Second Units

8.1

S. Smith, Huron County Planner - Report #D14-10/2018

Ms. Smith reviewed her report noting the purpose of this application is to change zoning  the Town of Exeter Zoning By-law #30- 1978 to include policies for secondary dwelling units.  This Housekeeping amendment proposes the implementation of a provincial directive and changes made by Bill 140 Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act 2011 which outlines tools designed to implement affordable housing options in Ontario.

The By-law amendment outlines a new definition for “Secondary Unit”, permits second units in the R1, R2, and R3 zones of the Town of Exeter, and implements General Policies in the Residential Zones of Exeter for Second Units.

• Recommendation:
  Motion: PL#13-2018
  Moved: D. Frayne
  Seconded: T. Tomes

  That South Huron Council receives the report from S. Smith, Huron County Planner re: Zoning By-Law Amendment D14-10/2018 - Housekeeping.

  Disposition:: Carried

8.2

Written Comments Received

Written comments were received from Karen Rollins-Beneteau and included in the agenda package.

8.3

Comments-Council; Public in Attendance

Councill asked for clarification on zone restrictions and asked why there is no amendment for the former Town of Stephen and former Town of Usborne Zoning By-Laws.  Planner Smith explained current zone differences between the two By-laws and the Exeter Zoning By-law and that changes will be captured in the two other By-Laws when the comprehensive By-Law is brought forward.

9.

Close Public Meeting

• Recommendation:
  Motion: PL#14-2018
  Moved: T. Oke
  Seconded: M. Vaughan

  That South Huron Council now closes this Public Meeting at 6:21 p.m. and reconvenes the Regular Council meeting. 

  Disposition:: Carried