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» That's it.
>> Okay. I can I can just reset the

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password for you if you'd like.
Otherwise, you'll just get

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» We're live. You can call the meeting to
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Good morning everyone and uh welcome to
the committee of adjustment meeting for

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Friday, August 14th.
I hereby uh call this meeting to order

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at uh 10:01 a.m. And before we begin,
I'd like to acknowledge that we are

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working on the lands traditionally
occupied by indigenous peoples.

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Indigenous people continue to care for
this land and continue to shape our

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township. We show our respect and will
continually honor the treaties that were

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signed as we consider our decisions and
actions.

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Uh I would ask members of the committee,
are there any declarations of pecuniary

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interest or

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uh conflict of interest? I see member
Schmidt has his hand up.

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» Yes. uh in application
uh B26-13

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that is my brother I received no
financial anything from him I assure you

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um however um I should declare and uh
remove myself from that

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» thank you very much uh so noted Madam
Secretary

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uh you would also had the opportunity to
uh read and review the minutes of our uh

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July 17th
uh committee meeting and I have a motion

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from uh moved by member Jarvis, seconded
by member Schmidt. Be it resolved that

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the township of Georgia Bay Community of
Adjustment approves the minutes of July

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uh 2026 as circulated. All those in

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favor, please signify by raising your
hand. Thank you. The motion is carried

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and the minutes are approved.
This morning there's a public meeting

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for two consent applications and seven
minor variance applications.

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If you wish

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for some reason.

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» Oh, you

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okay? [clears throat]

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» So, this morning

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we'll have a technician.
Thank you.

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Uh this morning there's a public meeting
scheduled for two consent applications

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and seven minor variance applications.
If you wish to be notified of the

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decision of the application on this
agenda, please add your name to the list

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uh that is on the desk in front or you
can register online. I'll briefly

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summarize the procedure to be followed
this morning. First, the uh clerk will

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advise the committee as to when, how,
and to whom notice of each of the

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hearings was circulated for the
applications being considered.

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Next, each of the applications will be
considered separately. Planning staff

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will advise as the person as to the
purpose and effect of the applications

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and provide any information that is
relevant. The clerk will summarize all

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correspondence on file and from there,
the applicant may make a brief

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presentation if they so choose.
Also, the public will have an

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opportunity to speak to the applications
being considered. After the public

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forum, the committee will then
deliberate on the proposed applications

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and consider a motion to pass uh defeat
or defer the decision of the

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application.
The

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consent application being considered
this morning are E26-13

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for 264 264 Hiron Trail, B26-14
for 135 Port 7 Road North.

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The minor variance applications being
considered are A26-22

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for 15 Silver Sands Lake Road, A26-25
for 259 Heskuits Drive, A26-26

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for 39 Railway Street,
A26-27

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for 268 ID 540. A26-28
for 98 uh Driftwood, A26-29

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for 192 Wild Rice Trail, and A26-30 for
two island 3150.

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To the clerk, please.

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Notice of each of the applications was
sent by first class mail to the

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respective owners and assessed persons
within 120 meters, 500 meters, or 800

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meters, and to those persons and
agencies likely to have interest in the

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application. The notices were sent at
least 20 days prior to this morning's

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meeting. Included in each notice was an
explanation of the purpose and effect of

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the application and a key map showing
the location of the property. Other

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relevant information may have also been
provided. These circulations were

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provided in accordance with provisions
of the Planning Act 1990.

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» Thank you. Our first consent application
is application B26-13

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for 264 Huran Trail. Uh to the planner,
please.

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» Thank you, Mr. Chair, members of
committee. First application as stated

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is B2613 for 264 on Trail.

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The subject property is comprised of
1.72 hectares with a frontage on six

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mile lake of 156.97
meters. At the present time, the

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property has a detached dwelling on it
that was constructed on the lot. Sorry,

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detached dwelling on it
and a garage on the neighboring

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property. Both 264 and 290 Hiron Trail
are in the same ownership. Access to the

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property is from here on trail which is
a private is a public road and becomes a

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private road at 290 Hiron Trail.
A pre-application consultation request

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was made to the township on June 18th,
2026 with the report being issued on

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June 19th, 2026.
At the time the of the pre-application

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submission, the owner was proposing to
create two new residential lots and one

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retained lot. Based on the submitted
proposal, it was determined at that time

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that what was being requested would
require an official plan amendment and

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zoning bylaw amendment based on the
deficiency in lot frontages. At that

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time, the owner decided that they would
move forward with a request for a

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boundary adjustment between the two
abiding lots known as 264 and 290 on

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trail that are both owned by the
applicant. It can be noted that the

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justification behind the request is to
sever and merge a person portion of 264

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Hiron Trail to include a detached garage
that was constructed on 264 Hiron Trail

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in error. A site plan was prepared in
July 2014 by Nino Van Harten Ontario

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Land Surveyor for a proposed addition on
290 Hiron Trail that identified a garage

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that was thought to be on 290 Hiron
Trail but was actually loc located

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located on 264. No new lots are being
created and no no lot frontages are

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being reduced.
The intent of the consent application as

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stated is a boundary adjustment between
two abuing parcels of land in the same

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ownership. The portion of 264 here on
trail proposed to be severed and merged

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with two 290 here on trail comprised of
approximately 0.59 hectares with the

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final area to be confirmed through the
preparation of a reference plan. The lot

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frontage is not being altered and will
remain the same at 156.97

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m.
This consent act application will

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rectify the issue of the detached garage
being built in the wrong location.

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Planning staff have conducted a detailed
analysis of the proposal based on

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applicable planning legislation and are
recommending approval subject to

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standard conditions of consent. The
committee does have the option to

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approve, deny with reasons, or defer the
application for additional information.

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Thank you.
>> Thank you. Uh, Madame Secretary, has

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there been correspondence in this
application?

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» One letter was received from Kaylee
Nicholson, chief building official,

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stating she has no concerns. One letter
was received from the District of Msoka,

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stating they have no objection to the
application, and two letters of support

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were received from Sheila Nazarelli and
Todd Join.

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» Thank you. Is the applicant present? And
do they wish to address the committee?

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And do you have anything to add to what
the plane department presented already?

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» Um, yes.
>> Okay. Would you come up to the

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microphone and give us your name and
address for the record, please?

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» My name is Joe Schmidt and it's 290 here
on trail and 264 here on trail. Um, I

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just wanted the main reason for the
severance a is to get the garage on the

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property, but the reason that I'm
running the lot line where it is is to

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prevent um potential future owners from
being able to sever that lot into three

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three different lots because they could
go for a reasonzoning and we don't want

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to develop that area. So, that's why I'm
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» Okay. Thank you very much. And maybe I
just ask you to stay there in case there

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are any questions as we go along. Okay.
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is there any member of the public that
wishes to address the committee on this

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application?
Okay. Seeing none, I'll close the public

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portion of the meeting and bring the
application before the committee for any

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questions or concerns. And we'll begin
with member Predco.

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Thank you and through for your patience
and through you chair. Um just and I and

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I'm sure I know the answer to this but I
just want to verify on the the um

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plan that was provided uh site plan was
was provided in the report. It has a

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proposed addition illustrated but that's
not for consideration. and we're just

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consider considering the severance.
Thank you

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» through you, Mr. Chair. Yes, that's
correct. That was the original that was

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the survey that actually showed that the
garage was on the wrong property.

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» Okay. Thank you.
>> Okay. Thank [clears throat] you,

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» Member Jarvis.
>> Thank you, Chair. Uh Deb, do we have a a

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survey that shows the revised property
line uh after the severance? Because I I

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couldn't find that in the documentation.
>> Uh I can bring that up. It was in the

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the actual um presentation and plus it
was in the

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» I didn't see that.
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» If you would mind bringing up for me.
Thank you.

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» Give me the page number in the report.

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» Was there a question about that? Member
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» It's just the revised all the property
lines I see do not include the garage.

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So they all the the original all I'm
seeing is the property lines as per

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their original drawing, not with the
revision. And I'm just curious to know

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how the property line aligns. I'm I have
no problem with this. I just wanted to

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see the see what it looks like.

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How about this? This application
I have lots of questions.

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I brought it up on the on the screen. A
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Excuse the confusion. I just follow up
then. Okay. I

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So the lot to be retained is the one
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» It's a lot being separate that has
cottage on it. Correct.

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» No.
If you're looking at the screen,

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part one is the piece that has the
garage on it. That is to merge with the

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one beside it. We don't have that
doesn't show 290. The actual severance

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sketch does not show 290. This is 264
here on trail.

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» Yeah.
>> So, the piece to be severed is part one

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that will merge with 290 that has the
garage on it and the retained portion is

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vacant.

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» [clears throat]
>> Maybe I'll take this offline afterwards,

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but thank you.
>> Okay. So, we're good with that.

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» Uh are there any does the committee have
any further questions or comments

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regarding this application? Okay. Uh
seeing none,

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uh I will read the resolution.
It is moved by uh member Hazelton,

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seconded by member Matthews. Be it
resolved that the Township of Georgia

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Bay Committee of Adjustment hereby
grants provisional approval to the

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consent application B26-13
to sever a 0.59 hectare parcel of land

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containing detached garage that was
inadvertently constructed on the subject

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property despite being intended to be
located within the boundaries of 290

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Kiron Trail and subject to the following
conditions.

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One, that the owner provide a property
tax certificate or correspondence from

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township financial services indicating
that all property taxes have been paid

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up to date with respect to the
properties subject to this decision.

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Two, that a draft reference plan be
completed by an Ontario land surveyor

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and a digital copy filed with the
secretary treasur of the committee of

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adjustment. Three, that a copy of the
deposited reference plan be provided to

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the secretary treasur. Four, that a
draft transfer be prepared by a

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solicitor and submitted to the secretary
treasurer in preparation for the

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creation of a certificate of official
describing the parcels created by

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consent. and five that a solicitor's
written undertaking shall be provided to

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the secretary treasurer indicating that
the necessary steps have been taken to

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implement the conveyance and merger
consolidate the severed and benefiting

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parcels of one property identification
number and alter the benefiting parcel

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if it was created pursuant to section 50
or 53 of the planning act so that it is

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not identical parcel land or otherwise
addressed to the satisfaction of the

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township section 50 subsection 12 of the
planning act to facilitate the merger of

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the lands. And six, that all fees and
dispersements, legal, engineering, and

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planning, if any, occurred by the
township with respect to the

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applications being paid for by the
respective owners. All those in favor,

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please indicate by raising your hand.
Thank you. The [clears throat] motion is

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carried and the application is approved.
Thank you.

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Our
second consent application is B26-14

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for 135 Port7
Road North.

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Uh to the planner, please.
>> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With your

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permission, I will share my screen.

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Morning

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committee and everyone in attendance
both here and online. My name is Jeff

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Katkkey and I'm a registered
professional planner employed by the

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township of Georgian Bay and we're here
this morning again regarding application

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number B2614
regarding a property municipally known

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as 135 Port 7 Road North. The owner is a
numbered company and the applicant is

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represented by MHBC planning. Jamie
Robinson who's also a registered

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professional planner is here in the
chambers.

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The site is located at the south part of
Georgian Bay Township in what is known

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as the Port Severn Urban Center. And
more specifically, it's located on

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Island K on Port 7 Road North and on
Little Lake.

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The purpose of the application is to
request consent for easement across

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lands known as 135 Port 7 Road North for
overland storm water flow routes to

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benefit lands known as 117 Port 7 Road
North. The effect of the application is

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to preserve storm water flows from Port
7 Road North to Little Lake after a 48

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unit residential development is
completed at 117 Port 7 Road North.

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One owner controls both of these lands
and the 48 unit residential development

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is being considered by planning council.
Uh B2614 that is before the committee

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today is only an easement and as you can
see in this drawing the easement is

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represented by the dotted line with two
dots in it. Whereas the overland storm

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water flows
are represented by this dotted line that

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crosses the property
in the emergency overland flow

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approximately here
and in the regular overland flow

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approximately here and then weaves along
the property line uh within that uh

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easement. So it it it crosses in a new
number of places and depending on the

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amount of storm water that might be
conveyed it it may be considerably onto

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135 port 7. It may be very nominally on
135 Port 7.

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This is a survey of 135 Port 7. 117 Port
7 is located to the west and you can see

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it is improved with a a detached
residential dwelling which right now has

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permission uh for a temporary use of a
real estate office. It has a boat house

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and a dock which
are not entirely on the subject lands.

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This is the consent sketch that was
prepared by the agent. And again, it

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shows the residential development on 117
Port 7 Road North to the west. And it

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shows the existing dwelling and boat
house. Um, plus uh this storm water

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easement.

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There is a type one fish habitat, but it
is being very fully considered through

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the resoning application and through the
site plan application for 117 Port 7

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Road for which this easement will
benefit.

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There are no natural hazards that affect
the easement.

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Again, although the temporary zoning of
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what they are and the residential zoning
is what it is, this is an easement for

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the adjacent uh multiple residential
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And again, I'm sure everyone is familiar
with this part of Port Sever. It's

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currently uh the Sunny Lee Resort that
is next door at 117 Port 7. And there is

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a house that is I gather soon to be used
if not already used as a real estate

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sales office on a temporary basis.

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The planning services review that I
completed is that this proposed easement

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um it falls within the subject lands in
the Port Sever urban center in both the

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MOP and the Georgian Bay official plan.
B2614 conforms to the Mscoa official

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plan and the Georgian Bay official plan.
The fish habitat, as I mentioned, is

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being considered through application
Z2614.

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And there are no hazardous lands andor
hazardous forest types for wildland fire

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that affect the proposed easement.
And the Georgian Bay zoning bylaw as

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amended does not regulate storm water
management directly or the proposed

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easements other than saying something to
the effect that a proposed easement

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can't be registered without the
permission of the property owner. And in

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this case, the two property owners are
essentially controlled by the same

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developer.
Therefore, in my opinion, B2614 is good

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planning, having regard to provincial
interests, consistent with the

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provincial planning statement 2024 and
conforming to the Mskoka official plan

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and the Georgian Bay official plan while
complying with the Georgian Bay zoning

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bylaw.
The committee does have options as

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always, and you've asked us to present
them to you. You can approve with the

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recommended conditions. You can approve
with varied conditions. Or you could

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refuse stating reasons for the
committee's refusal. You could refer

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this back to myself. Or you could defer
it.

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But of course, I am recommending that
you approve it. And I won't read this as

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I know the chairman will read it
shortly. Um but I will draw your

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attention to condition number three
which is changing uh given discussions

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that started late last night uh with the
agent and concluded just moments before

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this meeting. And essentially what is
being done to condition three is the

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addition of an optional outcome that
could allow for its waiver. Again, the

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development the the the development of
the storm water flows in the easement is

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dependent upon the development to the
west of 117 Port 7 Road North, which is

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being reviewed uh by council, by the
district, by planning staff under both

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zoning and site plan control. Um there
may be other options that are not

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enunciated in condition three that will
satisfy its purpose. And what paragraph

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C, which is new today, states is that if
those other means are found that we can

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still wave condition number three
without coming back to you to let you

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know what that might be. But again,
those uh options would be reviewed

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either as part of the zoning or more
likely as part of the site plan control

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process.
So I thank you very much for your

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attention and I'm available for
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Thank you, Mr. Cranky. Um, Madam
Secretary, there have been

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correspondence in its application.

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» One letter was received from Kelly
Nicholson, chief building official,

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stating she has no comments, and one
letter was received from the district of

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Mskoka stating they have no objection to
the application.

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» Thank you. Is the applicant present or
their agent? And do they wish to address

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the committee on this application?
Uh, thank you, Mr. Chairman and

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committee members. My name is Jamie
Robinson. I'm a planner and a partner

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with MHBC Planning and Barry. If I can
just get screen sharing permission, that

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would be great. [clears throat] Just
have a couple of things I want to add to

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what Mr. Kraki has provided, but should
be able to screen share. Should be able

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to

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Just while it's loading here, the um I
do agree with the recommendations from

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Mr. Kraki in his analysis and with
respect to I'll just start at the end

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with respect to condition number three
that modification is really just to

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provide some flexibility in how that
condition is dealt with. It's the key

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aspect is that drainage has to be the
whole purpose behind this condition is

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drainage and what it allows for is
direct sign off by the district and the

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township in an agreement by the
applicant if some other solution is is

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achieved outside of the drainage act as
opposed to being very specific. So I

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think it's just it's one of those or
situations that everyone has to be agree

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in agreement with first off. So just a
couple of key elements for committee's

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consideration is that this uh this
application

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is a very technical application. It's
not sort of the traditional consent

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application that this committee deals
with. It's to deal with a very technical

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issue of storm water management and
drainage.

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And what I think the committee needs to
understand is first the principle of

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development related to this site has
been established for a number of years.

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in this development concept. And
effectively what happens is through the

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detailed site plan control process
um specific site design elements are

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realized and one of those elements was
the storm water management and how storm

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water management's to be completed which
resulted in then this sort of technical

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application coming into play sort of as
the site plan agreements in its final

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step. And uh so we are sort of in our
final step of the site plan process with

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staff and there's a subsequent tweak to
the zoning that's being completed as

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well to deal with the shoreline area.
But I think the key takeaway for this

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committee is that at the start um
today sheet flow happens from a

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stormwater perspective across the site
from Port Sever Road through the site

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out to the water. When there's something
constructed on this site, when this

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development's completed, that storm
water effectively goes to one area and

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then would outlet through this this
drainage easement which is on the

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neighboring property. Our client again
also does own the neighboring property.

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Um there likely will be some future
development or expansion of this

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proposal onto that site at some point in
the future. But in the intern we need

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diseasement because the properties
haven't been merged as of yet or or may

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never be merged. Um so again we we do
agree with staff's recommendation. I'll

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just show a brief
uh one drawing here that shows make that

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bigger for you

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that shows the concept and what's being
proposed on the subject site. Um so you

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can get a a feel for that. But again,
this principle of use has already been

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established. And then this figure does
show the location of the easement along

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the the side of the property.
From a technical perspective, CC TAM

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engineering has been retained and
they've undertaken a wholesome review

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from a storm water management
perspective and all that their technical

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report has been reviewed by township
professionals as well as district

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professionals. Um so with that, Mr.
chairman and members of committee, if

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there's any questions, I can do my best
to try to answer those today for you. I

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guess the the only last thing I would
mention is that from a quality

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perspective is that there is a storm
water management uh plan in place for

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the site that does require an oil and
grit separator for your the standard

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flows. This easement is only necessary
for that one and 100year storm. So the

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major storm event or the traditional
storm septer couldn't handle that event

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then then there's some overland flow
provided as a result of this. So from a

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quality perspective and quantity
perspective the design all meets

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Ministry of the Environment standards
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So that was just a item I wanted to add.
>> Okay. [clears throat]

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Thank you Jamie. Is there any member of
the public that wishes to address the

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committee on this application?
Okay, seeing none, I'll close the public

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portion and bring the application before
the committee for any questions or

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comments. And let's begin with member
Predco.

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» Thank you through you, chair. And my
microphone's working at this time. Just

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a very quick question to either the
planner or to the uh agent, and that is

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whether or not this property is in the
uh source water protection zone. um in

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Port Severn and I'm just wondering if
there's any concerns with water or

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affecting that um that provision that we
have in in that area.

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So the SSEA did not comment with respect
to this easement. However, they did

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comment with respect to the development
of 117 Port 7 Road North and they did

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not have any concerns because again it
is being engineered in such a way that

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uh there should be no impact on water
quality.

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» Okay. Thank you. That's just want to
make sure.

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» Uh member Matthews.
>> Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um Mr. Robinson,

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you talked about the one in aundred year
storm which we know happens about every

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5 years now. Um I'm just wondering if
it's worth making it I don't know 10%

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bigger 20% bigger. Um are there concerns
because we've seen many application or

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many instance where the one in aundred
year storm has had catastrophic effect

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in different places in the world

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» through you u Mr. chairman to the
member. Um I'm not an engineer so I

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can't specifically speak to that. Uh but
I I think part of the my based on my

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experience in in working with these
situations

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um the engineers have taken into
consideration the size of the drainage

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area, the size of not just on the site
but any other sheet flow that might be

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happening and they've designed it
accordingly. I will certainly bring that

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comment up to them. Uh but I based on
the review and the size of this

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easement, it it isn't just the channel,
it provides for a maintenance area

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outside the channel as well. So it's it
appears to be sufficiently sized.

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» I will do that.
>> Member Jarvis.

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» Thank you, Chair. And I'm just going to
piggy back on member Matthew's comments

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about the one in 100 year storm now
being more like a one in five year or

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even less type storm. Um I'm curious is
the current drainage in line with with

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this? Are we just augmenting what is
already in place naturally

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» through you u Mr. Chairman to the
member? So the current situation is

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there are no detailed drainage. So
basically the water would flow from port

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there's no ditches on port 7 road
either. So the water basically just

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flows naturally across the site. There's
no confined drainage. But what happens

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as a result of this development is there
is a drainage plan put in place where

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drainage is directed to one area and
then and then out towards the lake in

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this specific location. So that's what's
happening. Appreciate it if it's okay to

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follow up. Um so what we're doing is
we're now taking a flow that's spread

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over a fair bit of land where it can be
absorbed or any anything that's in it

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can be absorbed and concentrating it
into one sort of channel. That's a good

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size channel. I understand that. Um, we
know that salt is a problem within our

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whole district as as a runoff issue. We
also know that when you concentrate

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runoff, especially storm water runoff,
you get whatever residue from people

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washing cars, oil draining out of cars,
and then you've got um whatever

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accumulates during the winter in the way
of snow pile draining, I presume, into

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that same area. Is there it looks to me
like the OECP hasn't accommodated for

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that in this type of situation. Maybe
it'll have to be revised down the road,

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but is there any way we can accommodate
any of that? Because what we're doing

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now is concentrating a flow into one
area that would have traditionally gone

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over a wide area and dispersed. So, I'm
just curious to know if there's any

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accommodation for that. So, I'm going to
jump in and say that I I think we're

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really waiting into the detailed
discussions that are still underway

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between the engineering and
environmental experts on the other

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applications that are before council in
terms of the zoning application and in

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terms of the site plan agreement uh with
the district and township staff. And

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what I will very clearly state is that
so far

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this proposed overland storm flow has
not triggered any significant concerns

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from those township peerreview experts.
However, there are still some issues

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with it, but they actually have to do
more with the uh diameter of the storm

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water pipe that empties into this flow,
not the interceptor um that is meant to

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sort materials.
And in some respects, this overland flow

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moves
any storm water away from the type one

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fish habitat. Um, but what I will say is
that the turtle habitat is still in some

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question and so that is being looked at.
But as I say, I think those details are

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being properly attended to through
cycling.

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» Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thanks uh um
Jeff. Just to further add to that, and

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of course, this is um water coming off
the district road. Um, as some members

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of council might know, the district, um,
Department of Environment and Public

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Works, um, and their director, James
Steele, is very much part of that

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working group that that deals and is
looking at salt and our discussions with

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district staff, very cognizant of that
salt issue. So, that's top of mind in

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the consideration of this.
>> Could I just maybe add one final thing

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if I may? Um, I agree with everything
that's been said and and the salt piece

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is a bit beyond the purview, but just
the final comment is that under the

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current scenario and historic scenario,
there's no evidence that what's there

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now would meet ministry requirements or
technical requirements, but the

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post-development situation that's
proposed would all be designed to meet

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Ministry of the Environment
requirements. So um there's things like

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oil and grit separators being proposed
for the parking area and whatnot. So the

426
00:42:32,480 --> 00:42:38,640
clear message is that postdevelopment
all ministry of environment requirements

427
00:42:36,560 --> 00:42:40,400
would be met and but we don't know the
situation currently.

428
00:42:39,760 --> 00:42:44,560
» Thanks guys.
>> Very good.

429
00:42:42,240 --> 00:42:51,119
» Any other uh questions or comments from
the committee? Uh seeing none I will

430
00:42:47,760 --> 00:42:55,839
read the resolution that is moved uh by
member Schmidt seconded by member

431
00:42:53,680 --> 00:42:58,640
Jarvis. Be it resolved that the
committee of adjustment of the township

432
00:42:57,040 --> 00:43:04,400
of Georgia Bay grants provisional
approval to consent application B26-14

433
00:43:02,400 --> 00:43:09,839
for an easement across parts of land
municipally known as 135 Port 7 Road

434
00:43:07,280 --> 00:43:14,960
North for storm water
uh overland flow group required for 48

435
00:43:12,880 --> 00:43:21,119
unit residential development on adjacent
lands municipally known as 117

436
00:43:18,160 --> 00:43:25,680
uh Port 7 Road North and the decision is
subject to the following conditions.

437
00:43:23,680 --> 00:43:29,040
One, that a draft reference plan be
completed by an Ontario land surveyor

438
00:43:27,440 --> 00:43:32,800
and a digital copy submitted to the
secretary treasurer of the committee of

439
00:43:30,480 --> 00:43:36,160
adjustment for confirmation by township
planning staff that it is in substantial

440
00:43:34,640 --> 00:43:41,200
conformity with the consent sketch
attached to the planning services report

441
00:43:38,560 --> 00:43:47,839
2026-159
regarding application B26-14

442
00:43:45,040 --> 00:43:53,760
and two that a copy of the
deposited reference plan be provided to

443
00:43:50,960 --> 00:43:58,880
the secretary treasur. Item three has
been discussed uh and a lot of

444
00:43:56,240 --> 00:44:05,560
clarification from both the agent and
the planner. So I won't uh read that uh

445
00:44:02,160 --> 00:44:05,560
portion again.

446
00:44:10,000 --> 00:44:13,640
We missing a page.

447
00:44:16,880 --> 00:44:23,119
» Technical difficulty
please indulge

448
00:44:21,280 --> 00:44:28,319
there.
It's the night shift thing you can't

449
00:44:25,200 --> 00:44:33,520
count on.
>> I have the rest of

450
00:44:31,040 --> 00:44:36,160
» No, you go ahead. Uh,
>> and that [clears throat] the owner

451
00:44:34,319 --> 00:44:39,119
provide property tax certificate or
correspondence from the township

452
00:44:37,440 --> 00:44:43,119
financial services indicating that all
property taxes have been paid up to date

453
00:44:40,720 --> 00:44:46,560
with respect to the subject uh or the
property subject to this decision. And

454
00:44:44,480 --> 00:44:49,920
that a draft transfer be prepared by
solicitor and submitted to the secretary

455
00:44:48,560 --> 00:44:53,680
treasurer in preparation for the
creation of the certificate of official

456
00:44:51,920 --> 00:44:58,240
describing the easement and that all
fees and dispersements legal engineering

457
00:44:55,920 --> 00:45:01,920
planning if any incurred by the township
with respect to the application or the

458
00:45:00,160 --> 00:45:08,240
agreements required as conditions of the
decision be paid by the owner.

459
00:45:05,359 --> 00:45:13,520
» Thank you very much. Um all those in in
favor [clears throat]

460
00:45:09,440 --> 00:45:20,280
uh please indicate by raising your hand.
Thank you. The motion is carried and the

461
00:45:16,480 --> 00:45:20,280
application is approved.

462
00:45:26,400 --> 00:45:37,520
Our next application
is a minor variance application

463
00:45:33,920 --> 00:45:42,400
number A26-22
for 15 Silver Sands Lake Road. to the

464
00:45:41,119 --> 00:45:46,319
planner, please.
>> Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um,

465
00:45:45,119 --> 00:45:49,280
Russell's going to be doing the
presentation, but I just wanted to kind

466
00:45:47,839 --> 00:45:54,720
of make a little introduction to this
one. As you know, this application was

467
00:45:51,200 --> 00:45:57,680
heard in July, um, July 17th, uh, by the
committee of adjustment and was

468
00:45:55,760 --> 00:46:01,680
deferred. It was deferred so the
committee of adjustment could obtain

469
00:45:59,280 --> 00:46:07,359
additional information and get some
clarification on things. Um, there was

470
00:46:04,160 --> 00:46:11,119
no circulation recirculation required as
um, nothing has changed in the

471
00:46:09,440 --> 00:46:15,040
application. The only reason it was
deferred was so the committee members

472
00:46:12,720 --> 00:46:19,359
could receive additional information. So
I just wanted to clarify that.

473
00:46:16,560 --> 00:46:24,240
» Thank you for that.
>> Thank you and through the chair. As you

474
00:46:21,359 --> 00:46:28,480
may recall the subject lands are zone C3
highway commercial exception zone 10 are

475
00:46:26,720 --> 00:46:35,200
located approximately 1 kilometers to
the south of MTR have a lot lot area of

476
00:46:31,280 --> 00:46:39,920
8.27 27 acres, a frontage of 185 meters
on Silver Sands Lake Road, and an

477
00:46:37,040 --> 00:46:44,280
exterior side yard frontage of 182.9
meters on Lake Joseph Road.

478
00:46:44,319 --> 00:46:49,280
The purpose and effect of this minor
variance is to seek relief from the

479
00:46:47,200 --> 00:46:52,960
zoning bylaw to A facilitate the
placement of two additional storage

480
00:46:50,800 --> 00:46:58,400
propane tanks, b facilitate the
placement of a diesel fuel dispenser,

481
00:46:54,880 --> 00:47:02,160
and C to legalize two existing sheds.
The bulk storage propane tanks would

482
00:47:00,079 --> 00:47:06,319
result in an exterior sideyard set back
of 27 meters whereas 30 meters is

483
00:47:04,400 --> 00:47:10,319
required. The diesel fuel dispenser
would result in an exterior sideyard set

484
00:47:08,480 --> 00:47:14,240
back of 3 meters whereas 5 meters is
required. And the legalization of the

485
00:47:12,400 --> 00:47:22,040
existing sheds would result in exterior
sideyard setbacks of 0.55 and 0.85

486
00:47:17,599 --> 00:47:22,040
meters whereas 5 meters are required.

487
00:47:22,079 --> 00:47:27,119
The committee responded with several
fire and public safety concerns

488
00:47:25,200 --> 00:47:31,920
regarding planning staff's analysis uh
of the requested variances during this

489
00:47:29,119 --> 00:47:35,760
July 17th hearing. The application was
deferred pending receipt and review of

490
00:47:33,839 --> 00:47:40,319
the risk assessment plan respecting the
proposed bulk propane storage tanks and

491
00:47:38,079 --> 00:47:44,560
diesel fuel dispenser and receipt of the
comments from the township of Georgia

492
00:47:41,920 --> 00:47:49,359
Bay Fire Department uh regarding the
proposed development and any associated

493
00:47:46,240 --> 00:47:52,960
fire and public safety considerations.
The updated uh risk and safety

494
00:47:51,119 --> 00:47:57,040
management pan plan respecting the
proposed tanks and dispenser was

495
00:47:54,640 --> 00:48:01,839
provided and approved by fire chief Chad
Dael on July 20th, 2026. This approved

496
00:48:00,400 --> 00:48:05,359
plan was received from the fire
department with no additional fire

497
00:48:03,280 --> 00:48:08,640
safety or fire protection concerns
resulting from the proposed

498
00:48:06,560 --> 00:48:12,640
developments. The committee also
inquired as to whether an increased f

499
00:48:10,640 --> 00:48:16,880
fireball radius or risk contours
resulted from the proposed developments.

500
00:48:14,960 --> 00:48:20,880
The provided risk and safety management
plan shows that the fireball radius is

501
00:48:18,720 --> 00:48:25,920
unchanged and that the calculated risk
contours would expand by approximately

502
00:48:23,119 --> 00:48:29,920
180 meters. This expanded contour
includes approximately 250 to 300 square

503
00:48:28,480 --> 00:48:33,040
meters of the corner of one new
property. Though the property's

504
00:48:31,359 --> 00:48:37,200
permitted uses do not conflict with the
unsuitable uses of the plan barring

505
00:48:34,800 --> 00:48:40,480
childcare facilities. No correspondence
has been received from this owner

506
00:48:38,559 --> 00:48:45,520
regarding the proposed variances and the
current 1.6 six kilometer evacuation

507
00:48:42,880 --> 00:48:48,880
distance remains unchanged.
Uh member Revette's concerns regarding

508
00:48:47,359 --> 00:48:52,319
the approved license capacity and
missing contact information for the

509
00:48:50,480 --> 00:48:56,480
occupants of the adjacent properties
were also addressed. Uh Patrick

510
00:48:54,160 --> 00:49:01,520
Kirkwood, uh agent and professional
engineer, clarified that there are no

511
00:48:58,000 --> 00:49:05,920
licensing requirements for the 1,350
US water gallon tanks as they are for

512
00:49:04,000 --> 00:49:10,160
the heating and standby generator and
not part of the propane filling plant

513
00:49:07,680 --> 00:49:14,240
license. Um he also clarified that there
are no policies that require uh adjacent

514
00:49:12,559 --> 00:49:17,839
owner contact information as this
changes over time and is handled

515
00:49:15,599 --> 00:49:21,800
appropriately by the emergency services
in the result of an emergency.

516
00:49:22,480 --> 00:49:27,280
In summary, the committee has several
options regarding the proposed

517
00:49:25,440 --> 00:49:31,359
development. The application can be
approved, the application can be denied

518
00:49:29,440 --> 00:49:35,040
or the application can be deferred with
reasons and identification of the

519
00:49:32,880 --> 00:49:38,480
additional information required for the
committee to come to a decision.

520
00:49:36,880 --> 00:49:41,680
Planning staff are recommending approval
of the variance as requested and are of

521
00:49:40,319 --> 00:49:45,280
the opinion that the committee's
questions and concerns have been

522
00:49:43,040 --> 00:49:50,240
addressed. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Uh is the applicant or their

523
00:49:48,640 --> 00:49:56,319
agent present and do they wish to
address the committee on this topic?

524
00:49:54,160 --> 00:50:00,480
» Please please step forward and identify
yourself

525
00:49:58,480 --> 00:50:05,200
uh with name and address please for the
record.

526
00:50:02,319 --> 00:50:08,559
» Uh I'm James Callo. I live at 1995 Oyer
Circle in Sever.

527
00:50:07,200 --> 00:50:13,440
» Thank you.
>> Patrick Kirkwood live at 110 Mckran Lane

528
00:50:12,160 --> 00:50:19,119
in Gravenhurst.
>> Thank you very much. Uh well, we'll ask

529
00:50:17,200 --> 00:50:22,800
you to remain in case there are some
questions. Uh is there any member of the

530
00:50:21,280 --> 00:50:26,960
public present that wishes to address
the committee on this application? Okay,

531
00:50:25,359 --> 00:50:31,200
seeing none, I'll close the public
portion and bring the application before

532
00:50:28,960 --> 00:50:37,119
the committee for any questions or
comments.

533
00:50:33,839 --> 00:50:41,760
Okay, we see no questions or comments
and I think that's due to the fact that

534
00:50:39,520 --> 00:50:45,440
we spent a lot of time going through any
concerns at our previous meeting and uh

535
00:50:44,160 --> 00:50:50,640
thank you very much to the planning
department for addressing all of those.

536
00:50:48,079 --> 00:50:55,760
So, we're uh we're now better informed
than we were last month. Thank you. Uh

537
00:50:53,280 --> 00:51:00,079
with that, I will read the resolution is
moved by member Predco and seconded by

538
00:50:57,760 --> 00:51:02,960
member Schmidt. Be it resolved that the
township of Georgia Bay committee of

539
00:51:01,520 --> 00:51:09,520
adjustment approves bind variance
application A26-22

540
00:51:05,119 --> 00:51:13,599
to zoning bylaw 2014-75 as amended for
15 Silver Sands Lake Road to facilitate

541
00:51:11,760 --> 00:51:19,040
the placement of two bulk propane
storage tanks, one diesel fuel dispenser

542
00:51:17,040 --> 00:51:26,079
and the legalization of two sheds as
described below. uh one an exterior

543
00:51:23,520 --> 00:51:32,559
sideyard setback of the bulk storage
tanks of 27 m whereas C310 bylaw

544
00:51:29,839 --> 00:51:38,240
2015-12.4
permits a minimum of 30 m. Two, an

545
00:51:36,160 --> 00:51:44,400
exterior sideyard setback for the diesel
fuel pump of 3 meters whereas section

546
00:51:40,720 --> 00:51:51,200
10.3 permits a minimum of 5 meters.
three external exterior sideyard

547
00:51:47,200 --> 00:51:56,400
setbacks of 0 55 meters for the easterly
shed and a 0.85 meters for the westerly

548
00:51:54,000 --> 00:52:00,960
shed whereas section 10.3 permits a
minimum of 5 meters. The above not

549
00:51:59,280 --> 00:52:04,720
approval is subject to the following
conditions. One that the owner provide a

550
00:52:03,520 --> 00:52:08,720
property tax certificate or
correspondence from township financial

551
00:52:06,559 --> 00:52:12,240
services indicating that all property
taxes been paid up to date with respect

552
00:52:10,480 --> 00:52:18,079
to the property that is subject to this
decision. Two, that the proposed bulk

553
00:52:15,040 --> 00:52:22,000
storage uh tanks and diesel fuel
dispenser be substantially and

554
00:52:19,599 --> 00:52:25,839
proportionately in conformity with the
dimensions as set on the application and

555
00:52:23,920 --> 00:52:29,520
site plan submitted and approved by the
committee. And three, that the

556
00:52:28,079 --> 00:52:33,119
appropriate zoning certificate of
building permit be obtained within three

557
00:52:31,280 --> 00:52:37,760
years from the date of decision from the
township only after the committee's

558
00:52:35,119 --> 00:52:41,520
decision becomes final and binding. All
those in favor, please indicate by

559
00:52:39,520 --> 00:52:46,160
raising your hand.
Thank you. The motion is carried and the

560
00:52:43,680 --> 00:52:49,160
application is approved. Thank you
everyone.

561
00:52:50,160 --> 00:52:58,079
Our next minor variance application is
A26-25

562
00:52:54,240 --> 00:53:01,079
for 259 Haskit Drive. To the planner,
please.

563
00:53:22,880 --> 00:53:27,160
That was a compliment. I think

564
00:53:40,640 --> 00:53:46,559
Thank you, Mr. Chair. The subject
property no municipal has 259 Haskit

565
00:53:44,559 --> 00:53:50,559
Drive is located in within the 6 mile
lake waterfront community boundary. The

566
00:53:48,720 --> 00:53:57,440
property has a lot frontage on 6mile
lake of 39 m and is comprised of 3,32.63

567
00:53:55,599 --> 00:54:01,680
square meters. The shoreline is
predominantly maintained in a natural

568
00:53:59,040 --> 00:54:05,280
state with mature trees and vegetation
providing an effective buffer from the

569
00:54:03,599 --> 00:54:09,520
lake.
A pre-application was completed on June

570
00:54:07,440 --> 00:54:13,680
9th, 2026 for the construction of a
detached garage on the subject lands. It

571
00:54:12,160 --> 00:54:17,200
was determined that in order to develop
the property further, a minor variance

572
00:54:15,520 --> 00:54:21,680
would be required for a reduction in the
minimum interior sideyard setback and an

573
00:54:20,000 --> 00:54:26,240
increase in the maximum lot coverage
within 60 meters of the high water mark

574
00:54:23,839 --> 00:54:31,119
as well as the overall lot coverage. A
minor variance application was received

575
00:54:28,160 --> 00:54:36,000
by the township on June 18th, 2026 and
was deemed complete.

576
00:54:34,400 --> 00:54:40,720
The additional proposed development on
the property is the construction of a

577
00:54:37,359 --> 00:54:44,240
62.80 square meter detached garage. The
detached garage is proposed to be a

578
00:54:42,559 --> 00:54:48,240
one-story in height and will meet the
maximum height permitted as per section

579
00:54:46,559 --> 00:54:52,720
4.1.11
of the zoning bylaw as well as the

580
00:54:50,079 --> 00:54:56,640
maximum ground floor area. As a
recommended condition of approval, staff

581
00:54:54,559 --> 00:55:02,000
did recommend site plan approval in the
report. How after however after sorry

582
00:54:59,760 --> 00:55:06,000
however upon further investigation it
can be noted that site plan approval is

583
00:55:03,760 --> 00:55:11,520
not required and therefore the proposed
condition number two as noted in the

584
00:55:07,680 --> 00:55:15,599
recommended resolution is not necessary.
The property is within the six mile lake

585
00:55:13,359 --> 00:55:19,200
waterfront community boundary. The b the
character of the six mile lake

586
00:55:16,880 --> 00:55:23,040
waterfront community is of a residential
community composed of district distinct

587
00:55:21,280 --> 00:55:27,520
neighborhoods focused on the various
basins of the lake. It consists of many

588
00:55:25,440 --> 00:55:31,839
island and mainland uses with a variety
of access needs. This character shall be

589
00:55:30,160 --> 00:55:36,720
maintained and enhanced through careful
land use planning. Legally existing uses

590
00:55:34,800 --> 00:55:40,160
which consist of residential uses,
existing marinas, public access,

591
00:55:38,640 --> 00:55:44,800
launching areas, and large areas of
crown land are permitted. Limited new

592
00:55:42,880 --> 00:55:49,599
single detached residential uses are
permitted as per the policies of this

593
00:55:46,960 --> 00:55:53,680
official plan. the existing land use as
well as the proposed detach detached

594
00:55:51,520 --> 00:55:57,359
garage would be recognized as a
permitted use within the waterfront

595
00:55:55,359 --> 00:56:01,839
community.
The preferred location of the proposed

596
00:55:59,119 --> 00:56:06,240
garage is to be 1.5 m from the interior
sideyard due to the rock outcrop that is

597
00:56:04,000 --> 00:56:09,760
on the opposite side of the driveway.
The owners did not want to blast in

598
00:56:08,079 --> 00:56:13,839
order to accommodate the garage at the
required setback. There is still

599
00:56:11,760 --> 00:56:18,319
adequate room for cars to get past the
garage and carry on to the main cottage

600
00:56:15,920 --> 00:56:21,880
location which is significantly sloped
towards the lake.

601
00:56:23,680 --> 00:56:28,799
The committee has options in regards to
this application. They can approve the

602
00:56:27,040 --> 00:56:33,280
application as recommended by planning
staff, deny the application or defer the

603
00:56:31,280 --> 00:56:36,799
application with reasons identifying the
additional information or actions that

604
00:56:35,119 --> 00:56:40,960
the committee of adjustment considers
necessary to make a decision. staff are

605
00:56:39,359 --> 00:56:44,720
supportive of the variance request
subject to the recommended conditions

606
00:56:42,559 --> 00:56:47,440
being included in an approved decision
and the owner fulfilling the

607
00:56:46,000 --> 00:56:51,680
requirements of the conditions
implemented. Thank you.

608
00:56:49,680 --> 00:56:53,920
» Thank you very much madam secretaries
have been correspondents in this

609
00:56:53,040 --> 00:56:56,799
application.
>> One letter was received from Kelly

610
00:56:55,359 --> 00:57:00,240
Nicholson, chief building official
stating that building permits will be

611
00:56:58,400 --> 00:57:06,799
required and one letter of support was
received from Wayne Zronic.

612
00:57:04,160 --> 00:57:11,880
Uh is the agent present and do they wish
to identify themselves uh the committee?

613
00:57:16,000 --> 00:57:24,079
» Good morning committee. Uh my name is
Victoria Hoffman from Flow Drawings and

614
00:57:20,000 --> 00:57:30,400
Design 3 Violet Drive. Um this
application today is for a detached

615
00:57:26,160 --> 00:57:33,920
garage. Um the reduced setback as Deb
explained is because of the topography

616
00:57:32,319 --> 00:57:37,680
of the property. They were kind of
working with the rock that's on the

617
00:57:35,359 --> 00:57:41,599
other side of the property. Um we did
receive a letter of support from the

618
00:57:40,160 --> 00:57:47,200
neighboring property that we're getting
we're encroaching on. Um the purpose of

619
00:57:44,000 --> 00:57:52,000
the garage is just to basically put he
has some stuff on the property now that

620
00:57:49,520 --> 00:57:56,799
he would like to store indoors. Um that
includes tractor, snowb blower, boat

621
00:57:53,680 --> 00:58:00,559
trailer. Um he's looking for some secure
storage for those items. Um he also has

622
00:57:59,040 --> 00:58:04,319
a seat can on the property that he would
like to move that stuff out of and keep

623
00:58:02,480 --> 00:58:09,040
in an actual garage. It's a modest size
garage. Um we also this morning we

624
00:58:07,440 --> 00:58:13,760
received a letter from the other
neighboring property as well which Deb

625
00:58:11,119 --> 00:58:18,000
has so there was support on both sides.
Um property owner is here behind me Carl

626
00:58:16,000 --> 00:58:22,640
Isis. Um but we're just here to answer
any questions if you have any.

627
00:58:20,079 --> 00:58:25,119
» Okay. Thank you very much. Is there any
member of the public that wishes to

628
00:58:24,079 --> 00:58:29,599
address the committee on this
application? Okay, seeing none, I'll

629
00:58:27,520 --> 00:58:32,720
close the public portion of the
application and bring the matter before

630
00:58:31,200 --> 00:58:37,920
the committee for any questions or
comments.

631
00:58:35,040 --> 00:58:43,280
And uh we'll begin with member Matthews.
>> Thank you, Mr. Chair. It's hard to beat

632
00:58:39,920 --> 00:58:49,280
Mr. Jarus today. He must slowly
um Victoria, I'm just curious. A lot of

633
00:58:46,240 --> 00:58:52,240
times people come to us for um garages
that are about twice as big as this.

634
00:58:51,280 --> 00:58:56,720
» Yeah. [laughter]
>> Um I just wondered if that has been a

635
00:58:54,240 --> 00:59:00,799
consideration at all because if you're
storing stuff, you can never really have

636
00:58:58,400 --> 00:59:04,160
enough storage in that price, right?
>> Yeah. We had we had talked about it, but

637
00:59:02,559 --> 00:59:06,480
they just wanted this was the size they
wanted and we didn't we didn't really

638
00:59:05,359 --> 00:59:10,559
push forward.
>> That's great.

639
00:59:08,830 --> 00:59:14,880
» [snorts]
>> Uh, member Smith,

640
00:59:13,440 --> 00:59:18,160
» I think it's evident by the room here
there's support on this application, but

641
00:59:16,400 --> 00:59:22,640
I did have the opportunity to see the
property from the water and from the

642
00:59:20,400 --> 00:59:26,640
from the landside and this is a logical
spot for it to sit with the twist in the

643
00:59:24,400 --> 00:59:29,440
lane with the rock and always nice to
see a letter of support from a

644
00:59:27,839 --> 00:59:32,559
neighboring property that this gets
close to. So, thank you.

645
00:59:31,520 --> 00:59:36,720
» Okay, [clears throat] thank you. If
there are no more questions, I'll read

646
00:59:34,079 --> 00:59:42,000
the resolution. It is moved by member
Hazelton, separate uh seconded by member

647
00:59:39,839 --> 00:59:44,960
Matthews. Be it resolved that the
township of Georgia Bay committee of

648
00:59:43,359 --> 00:59:50,559
adjustment approves minor variance
application A26-25

649
00:59:47,760 --> 00:59:56,880
to zoning bylaw 2014-75
for 259 Haskitz Drive to seek relief

650
00:59:55,040 --> 01:00:02,559
from the zoning bylaw to facilitate the
construction of a 62.8

651
00:59:59,920 --> 01:00:07,280
square meter NTA garage as described
below.

652
01:00:04,240 --> 01:00:10,799
And uh we've seen that description uh
based on the following conditions. Uh

653
01:00:08,880 --> 01:00:14,640
one that the owner provide a property
tax certificate or correspondence from

654
01:00:12,480 --> 01:00:17,760
township financial services indicating
that all property taxes have been paid

655
01:00:16,160 --> 01:00:22,160
up to date with respect to the property
that is subject to this decision. Two,

656
01:00:20,319 --> 01:00:26,400
that the proposed detached garage is
substantially in proportionate in

657
01:00:23,839 --> 01:00:31,119
conformity with the dimensions as set of
the application and sketches submitted

658
01:00:29,119 --> 01:00:34,880
and approved by the committee. Three,
that a qualified professional verify by

659
01:00:33,359 --> 01:00:40,480
pinning the foundation ball and
verifying in writing or bor survey uh

660
01:00:38,480 --> 01:00:46,400
report uh prior to the pouring of the
footings and no uh footings the

661
01:00:43,599 --> 01:00:51,839
foundation that the detach is no closer
than 1.5

662
01:00:48,559 --> 01:00:56,160
m from the northern northerly uh
interior line. and four that the

663
01:00:54,799 --> 01:00:59,599
appropriate zoning certificate of
building permit be obtained within three

664
01:00:58,000 --> 01:01:04,480
years from the date of decision from the
township only after the committee's

665
01:01:01,599 --> 01:01:08,880
decision becomes final and binding. All
those in favor of approval, please

666
01:01:06,000 --> 01:01:15,000
indicate by raising your hand.
Thank you. The motion is carried and the

667
01:01:11,359 --> 01:01:15,000
application is approved.

668
01:01:15,280 --> 01:01:27,079
Our next application is A26-26
for 39 Railway Street to the planner,

669
01:01:24,079 --> 01:01:27,079
please.

670
01:01:31,680 --> 01:01:38,400
» Thank you. And through the chair, the
subject lands are zoned residential type

671
01:01:35,599 --> 01:01:44,319
4 are located in Mtier, have a lot area
of 1421.42

672
01:01:41,119 --> 01:01:50,240
42 square meters or approximately 0.35
acres, a frontage of 31.09 meters on

673
01:01:47,760 --> 01:01:55,440
Railway Street, and an exterior sideyard
frontage of 45.67 meters on Park Drive.

674
01:01:53,920 --> 01:02:00,520
The property is currently developed with
a duplex dwelling and no other accessory

675
01:01:57,520 --> 01:02:00,520
structures.

676
01:02:02,000 --> 01:02:06,640
The purpose and effect of this minor
variance is to seek relief from the

677
01:02:04,960 --> 01:02:11,040
zoning bylaw to facilitate the
construction of a detached garage with a

678
01:02:08,720 --> 01:02:17,599
floor area of
133.6 m whereas 112 m is permitted by

679
01:02:15,520 --> 01:02:22,400
section 411D
and a front yard setback of 4 meters

680
01:02:19,760 --> 01:02:26,480
whereas 7.5 m is required by section
411f.

681
01:02:24,400 --> 01:02:30,000
The subject property is designated urban
center in both the district of Mskoka

682
01:02:28,319 --> 01:02:34,240
and township of Georgian Bay official
plans. The proposed development conforms

683
01:02:32,160 --> 01:02:38,079
to the policies of this designation as
it constitutes a permitted accessory use

684
01:02:36,559 --> 01:02:42,720
that is secondary to the existing
residential dwelling which will remain

685
01:02:40,480 --> 01:02:47,040
the primary use of the property. Um the
applicant has indicated that the garage

686
01:02:44,799 --> 01:02:50,319
um alongside the storage of vehicles and
household items will be used to

687
01:02:48,400 --> 01:02:54,520
facilitate the um restoration of the
dwelling at some point in the future.

688
01:02:56,000 --> 01:03:01,040
Uh purposes and intents of maintaining
the front yard setback include

689
01:02:59,520 --> 01:03:06,240
maintaining clear sight lines to
maintain public uh and road safety,

690
01:03:03,599 --> 01:03:09,680
accommodating utilities and associated
maintenance, providing space for

691
01:03:07,599 --> 01:03:14,400
drainage and infiltration, maintaining
privacy and green uh greenery and

692
01:03:11,760 --> 01:03:18,640
ensuring adequate parking is provided.
Um despite the reduced uh front yard

693
01:03:16,720 --> 01:03:22,559
setback, an additional 10 meter buffer
exists between the edge of the traveled

694
01:03:20,319 --> 01:03:26,720
road and the property boundary. This
buffer contains the hydro and telephone

695
01:03:24,720 --> 01:03:30,960
utilities and ensures a clear sight line
toward the intersection of park drive

696
01:03:28,319 --> 01:03:35,440
and railway street. Um it also retains
adequate space for um snow removal and

697
01:03:33,200 --> 01:03:39,039
road maintenance. Um the lands across
from the subject lands are shielded by a

698
01:03:37,200 --> 01:03:42,799
rock berm uh thereby screening it from
the development. Um and the garage is

699
01:03:41,200 --> 01:03:47,680
positioned with this lesser setback to
retain existing mature uh cedar trees

700
01:03:45,359 --> 01:03:52,559
and a rock outcropping on the property
uh which also would likely uh retain uh

701
01:03:50,079 --> 01:03:56,240
screening from the adjacent property.
While the garage can be realistically

702
01:03:54,559 --> 01:04:01,440
expected to accommodate some of the
legal uh parking spaces due to its size

703
01:03:58,640 --> 01:04:04,880
but single uh road-facing vehicle door,
the remainder of the two required spaces

704
01:04:03,280 --> 01:04:08,559
cannot be legally accommodated by the
lesser front yard setback in front of

705
01:04:06,400 --> 01:04:12,000
the garage. Um, however, because the
duplex dwelling is currently unoccupied

706
01:04:10,480 --> 01:04:16,160
and the subject lands are large enough
to accommodate the required four parking

707
01:04:14,000 --> 01:04:20,079
spaces in a variety of future uh
configurations, planning staff do not

708
01:04:18,400 --> 01:04:23,440
believe that it is currently necessary
to determine the exact location of these

709
01:04:21,839 --> 01:04:27,839
parking spaces as part of this minor
variance application.

710
01:04:26,160 --> 01:04:30,960
The lesser front yard setback of the
detach garage also maintains the

711
01:04:29,520 --> 01:04:34,799
character of the neighborhood as
detached garages on several surrounding

712
01:04:32,720 --> 01:04:38,640
properties uh are also positioned in the
front yard with similar width.

713
01:04:39,599 --> 01:04:44,720
Uh purposes and intents of the maximum
garage floor area include ensuring

714
01:04:42,880 --> 01:04:48,880
accessory structures remain subordinate
to the um pre uh principal dwelling,

715
01:04:47,520 --> 01:04:52,480
preventing overdevelopment and
minimizing visual impacts on the

716
01:04:50,480 --> 01:04:56,000
surrounding properties. The existing
dwelling would remain prominent in scale

717
01:04:54,160 --> 01:05:00,400
as it is a wide two-story duplex
dwelling and the proposed detached

718
01:04:57,599 --> 01:05:03,440
garages designed to be narrow yet deep.
These subject lands are also large

719
01:05:02,000 --> 01:05:07,839
relative to the surrounding lots within
the MTI urban center with a proposed lot

720
01:05:05,680 --> 01:05:12,480
coverage of 21.95%
whereas 30% is permitted as covered

721
01:05:11,039 --> 01:05:15,440
previously. Privacy and access to
sunlight from the surrounding properties

722
01:05:13,760 --> 01:05:19,359
would be largely maintained as the
garage has been positioned to retain

723
01:05:16,880 --> 01:05:22,480
existing vegetation in the setback.
Thus, planning staff are of the opinion

724
01:05:20,960 --> 01:05:26,000
that the proposed detached garage is
minor in nature, appropriate and

725
01:05:24,240 --> 01:05:32,200
desirable for the use of the land, and
maintains the general intent and purpose

726
01:05:27,680 --> 01:05:32,200
of the zoning bylaw and official plans.

727
01:05:32,559 --> 01:05:37,200
In summary, the committee has several
options regarding the proposed

728
01:05:35,359 --> 01:05:39,520
development. The application can be
approved, the application can

729
01:05:38,560 --> 01:05:42,640
[clears throat] be denied, or the
application can be deferred with reasons

730
01:05:41,119 --> 01:05:46,079
and identification of the additional
information required to come to a

731
01:05:44,160 --> 01:05:49,520
decision. For the reasons outlined,
planning staff are supportive of the

732
01:05:47,520 --> 01:05:52,960
variances requested subject to
recommended conditions, including that a

733
01:05:51,359 --> 01:05:56,799
driveway entrance permit is obtained for
access to the garage. That concludes the

734
01:05:55,200 --> 01:06:00,319
presentation. Thank you.
>> Thank you very much,

735
01:05:59,119 --> 01:06:04,240
Madam Secretary. There have been
correspondence in this application.

736
01:06:02,640 --> 01:06:06,960
» One letter was received from Kelly
Nicholson, chief building official,

737
01:06:05,599 --> 01:06:10,880
suiting that building permits will be
required. And one letter was received

738
01:06:08,880 --> 01:06:14,480
from Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Railway Company noting that residential

739
01:06:12,799 --> 01:06:18,400
development within 500 meters of its
rail corridor should account for all

740
01:06:16,559 --> 01:06:21,920
rail uh related safety, noise,
vibration, drainage and access

741
01:06:20,000 --> 01:06:25,760
considerations associated with rail
operations.

742
01:06:23,520 --> 01:06:30,000
» Thank you very much. Is the applicant
present or there would you care to

743
01:06:28,000 --> 01:06:33,359
address the committee and add any uh
information to what the planners

744
01:06:31,760 --> 01:06:38,160
provided?
Nothing to add. I'll uh let's start by

745
01:06:35,680 --> 01:06:44,400
getting your name and address, please.
>> My name is Kim Bradshaw and I live at 14

746
01:06:40,640 --> 01:06:49,599
Park Drive, just adjacent to 39 Railway.
>> Okay, thank you very much. Uh is there

747
01:06:47,520 --> 01:06:52,960
any member of the public that's present
that wishes to address the committee on

748
01:06:51,280 --> 01:06:56,480
this application?
Okay, seeing none, I'll uh close the

749
01:06:54,960 --> 01:07:00,079
public portion, bring the application
before the committee for any questions

750
01:06:57,920 --> 01:07:05,280
or comments.
And

751
01:07:02,880 --> 01:07:08,960
I was about to say seeing none and then
this hand went up.

752
01:07:07,200 --> 01:07:12,160
» Member Jarvis,
>> I'm just curious. I I realized that

753
01:07:10,960 --> 01:07:17,920
there's not an issue with this, but what
is what's the sideyard setback on this?

754
01:07:15,760 --> 01:07:20,960
I I missed I missed the number. So it's
in the report. I missed it.

755
01:07:19,520 --> 01:07:22,319
» Uh 3 meters.
>> Sorry.

756
01:07:21,440 --> 01:07:27,280
» 3 meters.
>> Three meters to the sideyard. That was

757
01:07:24,799 --> 01:07:31,119
one like one drop. Okay. I appreciate
that. Thank you. Okay,

758
01:07:29,520 --> 01:07:36,400
thank you. Uh, if there are no further
questions, I will read the resolution.

759
01:07:33,760 --> 01:07:40,720
Is moved by member Matthew, seconded by
member Jarvis. Be it resolved that the

760
01:07:39,280 --> 01:07:45,119
township of Georgia Bay community of
adjustment approves mine variance

761
01:07:42,240 --> 01:07:50,720
application A26-26
to zoning bylaw 2014-75

762
01:07:48,000 --> 01:07:55,760
as amended for 39 railway road to
facilitate the construction of a

763
01:07:52,000 --> 01:08:00,960
detached garage as described below.
one a floor area of 133.59

764
01:07:58,880 --> 01:08:09,359
square meters whereas 112 square meters
are permitted and a front yard setback

765
01:08:04,160 --> 01:08:13,039
of 4 meters whereas 7.5 m is required.
Uh the above noted approvals are subject

766
01:08:11,359 --> 01:08:16,000
to the following conditions. One that
the owner provide a property tax

767
01:08:14,480 --> 01:08:20,560
certificate or correspondence from
township financial services indicating

768
01:08:18,560 --> 01:08:24,799
that all property taxes been paid up to
date with respect to the property that

769
01:08:22,239 --> 01:08:28,159
is subject to this decision. Two, that
the proposed detached garage is

770
01:08:26,480 --> 01:08:32,480
substantially and proportionately in
conformity with the dimensions as set

771
01:08:30,400 --> 01:08:36,400
out on the application and sketches
submitted and approved by the committee.

772
01:08:34,880 --> 01:08:41,962
And three, that the owner obtain a
driveway entrance permit for garage

773
01:08:38,640 --> 01:08:47,120
access. And four, that an approved
[clears throat] zoning bylaw certificate

774
01:08:45,359 --> 01:08:50,719
uh and building permit be obtained
within three years from the date of

775
01:08:48,719 --> 01:08:54,960
decision from the township only after
the committee's decision becomes final

776
01:08:52,560 --> 01:08:59,759
and binding. All those in favor, please
indicate by raising your hand.

777
01:08:57,839 --> 01:09:03,480
Thank you. The motion is carried and the
application is approved.

778
01:09:04,719 --> 01:09:15,839
» Our next application
is minor variance A26-27

779
01:09:11,120 --> 01:09:19,400
for 368 Island 540 in Georgian Bay. To
the planner, please.

780
01:09:30,719 --> 01:09:37,679
Thank you and through your chair.
The subject property is located on

781
01:09:34,960 --> 01:09:43,199
present island and has an area of 0.45
acres with a frontage of 38.9 meters

782
01:09:40,560 --> 01:09:46,880
onto Georgian Bay. A detached dwelling
and a dot currently occupy the lands.

783
01:09:45,359 --> 01:09:51,040
Present Island is characterized as
having pockets of dench vegetation,

784
01:09:48,719 --> 01:09:55,760
beachfront shoreline, and dwellings and
accessory buildings in part being

785
01:09:52,560 --> 01:09:58,320
visible from the water.
The purpose and effect of the

786
01:09:56,880 --> 01:10:01,679
application is to seek relief from the
zoning bylaw to facilitate the

787
01:10:00,000 --> 01:10:05,520
construction of a covered deck at the
front wall of the existing dwelling

788
01:10:03,679 --> 01:10:11,840
encroaching into the required front yard
setback of 20 m. Section 4.13 of the

789
01:10:09,600 --> 01:10:15,840
zoning bylaw permits a maximum front
yard encroachment of 2 meters for

790
01:10:13,600 --> 01:10:21,840
porches or screen porches, whereas an
encroachment of 4.4 meters is proposed.

791
01:10:20,000 --> 01:10:25,760
The subject proposal consists of a cover
deck addition to the existing

792
01:10:23,600 --> 01:10:30,560
residential use and does not introduce a
new land use, increase residential

793
01:10:27,760 --> 01:10:34,480
density or alter the establishment
established pardon function of the

794
01:10:32,480 --> 01:10:37,679
property. Rather, it is a modest
improvement to the existing dwelling and

795
01:10:36,000 --> 01:10:41,760
enhances the usability of outdoor
amenity space while maintaining the

796
01:10:39,360 --> 01:10:45,440
property's residential character. Given
the limited scale of the proposal, its

797
01:10:43,760 --> 01:10:48,960
compatibility with surrounding
development, and the maintenance of the

798
01:10:47,120 --> 01:10:52,719
existing residential use and waterprint
character of the property, staff will

799
01:10:50,480 --> 01:10:57,199
find the prop that the proposed covered
deck represents a desirable and

800
01:10:54,560 --> 01:11:00,640
appropriate development.
Subject property is designated

801
01:10:58,719 --> 01:11:05,360
waterfront and is not located with any
coastal or inland waterfront communities

802
01:11:03,120 --> 01:11:09,679
within the township's official plan. The
waterfront designation recognizes

803
01:11:07,440 --> 01:11:13,600
residential uses and accessory buildings
and structures as permitted uses. The

804
01:11:12,000 --> 01:11:17,120
proposed development is compatible with
the existing pattern of residential

805
01:11:15,199 --> 01:11:21,840
development along Georgian Bay and
specifically on present island. The

806
01:11:20,080 --> 01:11:25,440
waterfront landscape is characterized
primarily by dwellings visible from the

807
01:11:23,760 --> 01:11:29,199
water together with a variety of
shoreline structures and accessory

808
01:11:27,120 --> 01:11:33,040
buildings located within the sides or
rear yards. The front facade of the

809
01:11:31,600 --> 01:11:37,840
dwelling will remain visible to the
water although it will be continued to

810
01:11:35,920 --> 01:11:43,840
be partially screened and framed by
vegetation present on the subject lands.

811
01:11:42,560 --> 01:11:47,199
The intent of limiting deck
encroachments into the front yard on

812
01:11:45,440 --> 01:11:50,400
waterfront lots is to ensure that the
development remains appropriately set

813
01:11:48,719 --> 01:11:53,920
back from the shoreline, maintains a
visual character of the waterfront, and

814
01:11:52,239 --> 01:11:57,679
preserves a balance between natural and
built form. In this regard, the proposed

815
01:11:56,000 --> 01:12:01,600
covered deck continues to respect the
overall intent of the zoning provision.

816
01:12:00,159 --> 01:12:05,840
While the deck will be covered, the
proposed proposal does not overall

817
01:12:04,159 --> 01:12:10,080
increase the width or height of the
dwelling and therefore does not

818
01:12:07,280 --> 01:12:14,400
materially alter the scale, massing or
vis visual prominence of the building.

819
01:12:12,719 --> 01:12:17,840
As a result, the development does not
contribute to a noticeable

820
01:12:15,600 --> 01:12:22,000
intensification of built form within the
front yard. As shown on screen, the

821
01:12:20,560 --> 01:12:25,360
proposed development includes the
removal of the existing open deck at the

822
01:12:24,000 --> 01:12:29,600
front of the dwelling, which currently
encroaches 3.8 8 m into the front yard

823
01:12:27,920 --> 01:12:34,480
and the construction of the new covered
deck which will only increase 0.6 m

824
01:12:32,880 --> 01:12:38,320
encroachment into the required front
yard.

825
01:12:36,719 --> 01:12:41,600
The committee can either approve or deny
the variance being requested. The

826
01:12:40,000 --> 01:12:45,679
committee may also defer the application
to a later date if additional

827
01:12:44,159 --> 01:12:49,360
information is required to come to a
decision. Planning staff have completed

828
01:12:47,760 --> 01:12:52,800
a detailed analysis of the variance of
the zoning bylaw being requested and are

829
01:12:51,280 --> 01:12:57,120
recommending approval subject to
conditions. Thank you.

830
01:12:54,960 --> 01:12:59,840
» Thank you. Have we had correspondence in
this application?

831
01:12:58,320 --> 01:13:02,719
» One letter was received from Kaylee
Nicholson, chief building official,

832
01:13:01,199 --> 01:13:06,800
stating that she has concerns regarding
the proposed location of the west deck

833
01:13:04,560 --> 01:13:11,280
due to the septic proximity.
>> Thank you. Is the applicant present and

834
01:13:09,040 --> 01:13:14,520
do they wish to address the committee on
this application?

835
01:13:22,480 --> 01:13:28,480
Hi [laughter]
Are you still at Violet Drive?

836
01:13:26,719 --> 01:13:30,480
» I am. Have it moved.
>> You still Victoria Hoffman?

837
01:13:29,840 --> 01:13:33,679
» Yes, I am.
>> Very good.

838
01:13:31,520 --> 01:13:36,679
» Answered all the questions.
>> Um,

839
01:13:37,199 --> 01:13:45,520
sorry. So, yes, this application, the
existing structure has a setback of 15.8

840
01:13:42,320 --> 01:13:49,920
m, um, which is the open deck foundation
and a retaining wall. What we're trying

841
01:13:47,520 --> 01:13:55,120
to do is work off of that, but cover the
new deck. Um the new deck will be

842
01:13:53,679 --> 01:13:58,320
squared off with the building whereas
the old one kind of jutted in from the

843
01:13:56,719 --> 01:14:05,280
corners a little bit which is what
brings us to the slightly reduced um set

844
01:14:00,800 --> 01:14:08,560
front setback from 15.8 to 15.6 m. Um
the roof line will be continuous. It'll

845
01:14:07,199 --> 01:14:11,679
be a straight gable out. So from the
water the idea is that it's going to

846
01:14:09,760 --> 01:14:17,040
look very similar. Um and basically just
covering a space that he already has.

847
01:14:13,840 --> 01:14:20,880
Um, we did look into the septic
locations and we do meet all the

848
01:14:18,560 --> 01:14:24,239
building code requirements and Kaylee
did acknowledge that in an email that

849
01:14:22,320 --> 01:14:27,920
came after her comments. She's not here
but

850
01:14:26,800 --> 01:14:31,440
here to answer any questions. The
property owner is also in the room. Mark

851
01:14:29,360 --> 01:14:35,800
Wagner at the back there, but we're just
here to answer. Oh, is here.

852
01:14:36,640 --> 01:14:43,360
» Okay.
>> Yeah.

853
01:14:38,560 --> 01:14:48,080
» Um, we have a hand up.
Oh, from Kaylee Nicholson, our chief

854
01:14:45,840 --> 01:14:51,679
building official. Did you have a wish
to make a comment, Kaylee? Go ahead.

855
01:14:50,000 --> 01:14:57,280
» You bet. Uh through you, chair. I just
wanted to make note that uh my comments

856
01:14:53,840 --> 01:15:01,920
had been updated. We did uh um go
through and receive a new site plan from

857
01:14:59,360 --> 01:15:05,600
Victoria and uh we no longer have
concerns.

858
01:15:03,679 --> 01:15:09,440
» Okay, thank you very much for that
clarification. Is there any member of

859
01:15:07,920 --> 01:15:13,199
the public present that wishes to
address the committee on this

860
01:15:10,480 --> 01:15:16,800
application? Okay, seeing none, I will
close the public portion, bring the

861
01:15:14,719 --> 01:15:22,640
application before the committee for
questions or comments.

862
01:15:19,840 --> 01:15:27,199
And seeing none,
I will read the resolution. Uh, be it

863
01:15:25,600 --> 01:15:32,000
resolved that the Township of Georgian
Bay Committee of Adjustment approves

864
01:15:28,480 --> 01:15:40,159
binder variance application A26-27
to zoning B 2014-75 as amended for 368

865
01:15:36,880 --> 01:15:44,000
Island 540 Georgia Bay to facilitate the
construction of a covered deck on the

866
01:15:41,679 --> 01:15:49,199
front wall of an existing drawing as
described below. Uh, one an encroachment

867
01:15:47,040 --> 01:15:53,360
of 4.4 meters into the required front
yard setback whereas a maximum

868
01:15:50,880 --> 01:15:57,600
encroachment of 2 meters is permitted.
The above noted approvals are subject to

869
01:15:55,199 --> 01:16:00,880
the following conditions. One, that the
owner provide a property tax certificate

870
01:15:59,360 --> 01:16:04,960
or correspondence from township
financial services indicating that all

871
01:16:03,199 --> 01:16:08,960
property taxes have been paid up to date
with respect to the property that is

872
01:16:06,480 --> 01:16:12,560
subject to this decision.
Two, that the proposed covered deck be

873
01:16:10,880 --> 01:16:16,000
substantially in proportionately in
conformity with the dimensions as set

874
01:16:14,400 --> 01:16:20,000
out on the application and sketches
submitted and approved by the committee.

875
01:16:18,239 --> 01:16:23,600
and three, that the appropriate zoning
certificate building permit be obtained

876
01:16:21,679 --> 01:16:27,120
within three years from the date of
decision from the township only after

877
01:16:25,360 --> 01:16:33,280
the committee's decision becomes final
and binding. All those in favor, please

878
01:16:29,679 --> 01:16:38,840
indicate by raising your hand.
Thank you. The motion is carried and the

879
01:16:35,120 --> 01:16:38,840
application is approved.

880
01:16:41,040 --> 01:16:50,960
Our next application
is A26-28

881
01:16:46,800 --> 01:16:53,960
for 98 Driftwood Lane. To the planner,
please.

882
01:16:54,000 --> 01:17:00,159
» Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The subject property known as known

883
01:16:58,239 --> 01:17:03,600
municipally as 98 Driftwood Lane is
located within the Six Mile Lake

884
01:17:01,679 --> 01:17:07,840
waterfront community boundary. The
property has a lot frontage on six mile

885
01:17:05,360 --> 01:17:12,560
lake approximately 56 meters and is
comprised of 0.34 hectares. It is

886
01:17:10,880 --> 01:17:16,159
identified as a budding and narrow water
body with ingress and egress to the

887
01:17:14,320 --> 01:17:20,000
property crossing property owned by the
Ministry of Natural Resources from

888
01:17:17,679 --> 01:17:24,960
Driftwood Lane. The property has a
fairly natural short natural has a

889
01:17:22,400 --> 01:17:30,239
fairly natural shoreline with some
mature trees which will be retained.

890
01:17:28,560 --> 01:17:34,239
The current owners of the property took
possession of the lot in 2024. An

891
01:17:32,560 --> 01:17:39,760
application for a minor variance was
received by the township on July 10th,

892
01:17:36,320 --> 01:17:43,040
2026 and deemed complete. At the present
time, there is a detached dwelling on

893
01:17:41,520 --> 01:17:46,400
the property that was constructed in
1956.

894
01:17:44,800 --> 01:17:50,159
According to the site plan submitted,
there's also an existing sleeping cabin,

895
01:17:48,159 --> 01:17:54,719
detached garage, and a carport that is
not recognized by EMPAC. The owners wish

896
01:17:52,960 --> 01:17:58,320
to demolish the existing dwelling and
construct a new dwelling with a walkout

897
01:17:56,480 --> 01:18:02,480
basement, but will not be utilizing the
non-conforming footprint for the

898
01:18:00,080 --> 01:18:06,239
existing dwelling. The property, as
stated, is within the Six Mile Lake

899
01:18:04,080 --> 01:18:09,760
waterfront community. The township does
have a building permit records on the

900
01:18:08,000 --> 01:18:14,000
property for a new septic system in
2020, and a detached garage and a dock

901
01:18:12,320 --> 01:18:17,360
in 2025.
The new structure is to be moved back

902
01:18:15,679 --> 01:18:21,440
further on the property, but will not
meet the minimum high watermark setback,

903
01:18:19,360 --> 01:18:27,199
maximum lot coverage, maximum gross
floor area permitted, as well as the

904
01:18:23,280 --> 01:18:30,560
maximum width permitted for a dwelling.
The owners wish to demolish the existing

905
01:18:28,960 --> 01:18:34,159
dwelling and construct a larger new
dwelling further away from the high

906
01:18:32,080 --> 01:18:37,440
water mark. The new dwelling will be
224.2

907
01:18:35,679 --> 01:18:42,000
square meters which includes an attached
deck. No additional work is to take

908
01:18:39,760 --> 01:18:46,480
place on the shoreline of the property.
As the lot is less than 4,000 square

909
01:18:44,239 --> 01:18:50,320
meters in size, there is a maximum gross
floor area and maximum width of a

910
01:18:48,400 --> 01:18:54,400
dwelling in the sixmile lake waterfront
community. A minor variance is required

911
01:18:52,719 --> 01:18:59,440
as the size of the new dwelling will be
34.2 2 square meters larger than

912
01:18:57,040 --> 01:19:04,640
permitted in the SR6 zone. The width
will be 6.49 m wider than permitted and

913
01:19:02,719 --> 01:19:08,640
an increase in the maximum lot coverage
and a reduction in the minimum high

914
01:19:06,239 --> 01:19:11,360
water mark setback. There was an error
in the report under [clears throat] the

915
01:19:09,840 --> 01:19:16,320
proposal heading indicating that the
dwelling would be 34% larger where it

916
01:19:14,000 --> 01:19:21,600
should have been 34.2 square meters
larger than the permitted gross floor

917
01:19:18,320 --> 01:19:24,960
area at 190 square meters. Comments were
received by the chief building official

918
01:19:23,040 --> 01:19:29,040
who has expressed concerns regarding the
feasibility of installing a new sewage

919
01:19:26,960 --> 01:19:32,719
system and the potential constraints
including the minimum setback to the

920
01:19:30,640 --> 01:19:37,920
high water mark as well as required
clearance clearances from existing hydro

921
01:19:34,960 --> 01:19:41,920
lines. The property as stated is within
the six mile lake waterfront community

922
01:19:40,080 --> 01:19:46,159
and as committee is aware that there is
a specific character that is permitted

923
01:19:44,000 --> 01:19:49,840
and looked at in the six mile lake
waterfront community. the existing land

924
01:19:48,239 --> 01:19:53,520
use as well as the demolition of the
existing dwelling and construction of a

925
01:19:51,760 --> 01:19:59,400
new detached dwelling would be
recognized as a permitted use within

926
01:19:55,520 --> 01:19:59,400
this waterfront community.

927
01:20:00,719 --> 01:20:07,760
As you can see in the pictures, there
are some areas on the property upon

928
01:20:04,800 --> 01:20:12,080
visiting it that um has started to erode
on the shoreline here. has been pointed

929
01:20:09,840 --> 01:20:16,400
out and this is the location where the
new dwelling is to be back in here and

930
01:20:14,480 --> 01:20:22,320
the existing cottage is only 5 mters
from the high water mark as you can see

931
01:20:18,159 --> 01:20:26,560
which we're going to be moving back.
The lands within 15 meters of the high

932
01:20:24,320 --> 01:20:29,679
watermark on all lots in any shoreline
residential zone or shoreline

933
01:20:28,080 --> 01:20:33,600
residential island zone shall be
maintained in a natural state with this

934
01:20:31,520 --> 01:20:37,600
area being considered the natural
shoreline area. A shoreline activity

935
01:20:36,080 --> 01:20:41,760
area shall be permitted within the
natural state shoreline area to provide

936
01:20:39,920 --> 01:20:46,239
access to the shoreline and locations
for land-based shoreline accessory

937
01:20:43,600 --> 01:20:51,120
buildings and structures. In the SR6
zone, the shoreline activity area shall

938
01:20:48,159 --> 01:20:56,480
be a maximum of 25% of the natural state
shoreline area and shall have a maximum

939
01:20:53,520 --> 01:21:00,880
width of 25% of the shoreline length at
any point within 15 meters of the high

940
01:20:58,480 --> 01:21:04,239
water mark. As the existing dwelling is
being demolished and the new dwelling is

941
01:21:02,560 --> 01:21:08,320
being located farther away from the high
water mark, there'll be ample area to

942
01:21:06,000 --> 01:21:13,040
plant native vegetation and better the
natural state shoreline area existing.

943
01:21:11,120 --> 01:21:17,600
Staff are recommending a condition that
an area of approximately 34 square

944
01:21:15,120 --> 01:21:22,400
meters of additional native plantings be
incorporated into the development plan.

945
01:21:20,080 --> 01:21:26,320
This is to be located within 15 meters
of the shoreline and has been calculated

946
01:21:24,320 --> 01:21:31,199
based on the difference in the increase
in the gross floor area being sought. A

947
01:21:29,360 --> 01:21:34,800
landscape plan will be required to be
incorporated into the site plan

948
01:21:32,800 --> 01:21:39,840
agreement which can be prepared by the
applicant and based on identified native

949
01:21:36,960 --> 01:21:43,120
plants to this area.
Staff are supportive of the variance

950
01:21:41,520 --> 01:21:46,800
request subject to the recommended
conditions being included in an approved

951
01:21:44,880 --> 01:21:50,239
decision and the owner fulfilling the
requirements of the conditions

952
01:21:48,159 --> 01:21:53,520
implemented. The committee adjustment
members do have options. They can

953
01:21:51,679 --> 01:21:57,760
approve the application as recommended
by planning staff, deny the application

954
01:21:55,760 --> 01:22:01,520
or defer the application with re
reasons, identifying the additional

955
01:21:59,920 --> 01:22:05,920
information or actions that the
committee of adjustment considers

956
01:22:02,960 --> 01:22:10,239
necessary to make a decision. Thank you.
>> Thank you very much. Has there been

957
01:22:07,840 --> 01:22:12,960
correspondence on this application? One
letter was received from Kelly

958
01:22:11,520 --> 01:22:15,920
Nicholson, chief building official,
stating that building permits will be

959
01:22:14,320 --> 01:22:19,360
required and only issued where the
sewage system and dwelling can be built

960
01:22:17,760 --> 01:22:22,719
in compliance with the Ontario building
code.

961
01:22:20,239 --> 01:22:28,280
» Thank you. Is the applicant present and
do they wish to address the committee on

962
01:22:24,400 --> 01:22:28,280
this application?

963
01:22:29,600 --> 01:22:38,239
» Please uh turn on the mic and give us
your name, address, please. It's Rob

964
01:22:35,920 --> 01:22:42,639
Carzwell at 130 Heath Valley Trail on
Port 7.

965
01:22:40,560 --> 01:22:45,920
» Thank you. And uh did you have anything
to add to what the planner had provided

966
01:22:45,120 --> 01:22:49,280
so far?
>> No.

967
01:22:46,800 --> 01:22:53,280
» Okay. Then uh please hang in there in
case there are questions from the uh

968
01:22:51,199 --> 01:22:55,840
committee. Is there any member of the
public that's present that wishes to

969
01:22:54,719 --> 01:23:00,080
address the committee on this
application? Okay. Seeing none, I'll

970
01:22:58,320 --> 01:23:04,719
close the public portion and bring the
application before the committee for any

971
01:23:01,920 --> 01:23:08,560
questions or comments. And let's begin
with member Predco.

972
01:23:06,880 --> 01:23:14,320
» Thank you. And through you, chair. Um
just two questions on the um the zoning

973
01:23:11,120 --> 01:23:22,719
bylaw restrictions and and then and the
um proposals. Um the maximum GFA 190 m

974
01:23:19,679 --> 01:23:27,280
squared. That's the the actual maximum
amount. It's not the per percentage

975
01:23:25,360 --> 01:23:32,080
increase allowed. Okay. So, they're
going over the maximum. And then in

976
01:23:29,199 --> 01:23:35,600
terms of the maximum width, the cottage
is on a bit of an angle from the

977
01:23:33,760 --> 01:23:40,960
shoreline. So that is to the detriment
of this calculation. Is that correct? So

978
01:23:37,679 --> 01:23:46,480
does it include the deck as well? So do
we know if the what the I I'd have to

979
01:23:44,159 --> 01:23:53,280
look at the the report again in terms of
the width of the the dwelling

980
01:23:50,239 --> 01:24:01,159
square on is it is it closer to where we
need it to be?

981
01:23:56,639 --> 01:24:01,159
And maybe the Asian can answer that.

982
01:24:12,400 --> 01:24:20,000
» Okay. Okay. I mean, I I guess the only
other concerns would be then if you

983
01:24:17,120 --> 01:24:24,480
can't find a a suitable place for
septic, but that's a condition on the

984
01:24:22,080 --> 01:24:29,280
the report, so I'm fine with that. Okay,
that's all. Thank you. Thank you. Member

985
01:24:27,360 --> 01:24:34,400
Jarvis, do you have a question?
>> Yes. Thank you, Susan. To you, chair,

986
01:24:31,360 --> 01:24:38,239
quickly, um to the planner. Um I know
we're rebuilding here, but if this was a

987
01:24:36,719 --> 01:24:42,080
totally new build, what would be the
permitted size?

988
01:24:40,880 --> 01:24:47,120
» Is that the one
>> 190

989
01:24:45,040 --> 01:24:54,320
need that clarification? Thanks.
>> Good. Thank you. Uh member Smith,

990
01:24:50,639 --> 01:25:01,199
» thank you through uh chair. um on this
on this property. Uh and I and I correct

991
01:24:57,600 --> 01:25:05,679
me, but I thought the GFA numbers were
going away. That hasn't happened yet.

992
01:25:03,520 --> 01:25:12,159
Okay. But here's an example of a
property that is uh soon as you get

993
01:25:08,480 --> 01:25:18,320
below one acre, you drop from 275. The
arbit arbitrary numbers goes from 275

994
01:25:15,679 --> 01:25:24,880
right down to 190. This property is
currently sitting at 085 of an acre. So,

995
01:25:21,280 --> 01:25:30,239
we're like this much from what 275 would
be permitted. And I do believe and I did

996
01:25:28,080 --> 01:25:35,840
do a site visit again both sides of this
property. I spoke to the neighboring

997
01:25:32,560 --> 01:25:39,280
property to the east um west of Blooms.
They have no issue. They didn't they're

998
01:25:37,679 --> 01:25:44,800
pretty quiet people. They wouldn't do a
letter normally. Um

999
01:25:42,960 --> 01:25:48,800
but I I think because of the way it's
situated on the property, again, that is

1000
01:25:46,560 --> 01:25:55,760
the width. same thing we ran into at the
Stokes property on um um near the fish

1001
01:25:52,560 --> 01:25:59,440
sanctuary. So, um I think this does fit
as an improvement and it will be setting

1002
01:25:57,760 --> 01:26:06,159
the property back significantly because
it is right on the shoreline now. Um so,

1003
01:26:02,639 --> 01:26:13,920
that's my my comments. Thank you.
>> Any further uh questions or comments?

1004
01:26:10,000 --> 01:26:17,520
Uh seeing none, I will uh read the
resolution.

1005
01:26:15,440 --> 01:26:21,520
It is moved by member Matthews and
seconded by member Schmidt. Be it

1006
01:26:20,000 --> 01:26:26,480
resolved that the Township of Georgia
Bay Committee of Adjustment approves

1007
01:26:22,880 --> 01:26:32,320
minor variance application A26-28
to zoning bylaw 2014-75

1008
01:26:29,280 --> 01:26:37,280
for 98 Driftwood Lane to seek relief
from the zoning bylaw to facilitate the

1009
01:26:34,320 --> 01:26:43,600
construction of a 224.2
2 square meter detached dwelling as

1010
01:26:40,639 --> 01:26:48,800
described in uh detail in the
application and on the resolution

1011
01:26:46,639 --> 01:26:52,560
uh subject to the following conditions.
One, that the owner provide a property

1012
01:26:50,719 --> 01:26:56,719
tax certificate or correspondence from
township financial services indicating

1013
01:26:54,960 --> 01:27:00,960
that all property taxes have been paid
up to date with respect to the property

1014
01:26:58,320 --> 01:27:05,199
that is subject to this decision. two,
that the proposed detached dwelling is

1015
01:27:03,440 --> 01:27:09,280
substantially and proportionately in
conformity with the dimensions as set

1016
01:27:07,040 --> 01:27:14,159
out on the application and sketches
submitted and approved by the committee.

1017
01:27:11,600 --> 01:27:17,840
And three, that the applica applicant uh
be required to submit a landscape plan

1018
01:27:16,320 --> 01:27:23,199
providing
uh the renaturalization of 34 square

1019
01:27:20,719 --> 01:27:28,239
meters area within 15 meters of high
water mark to be included in a site plan

1020
01:27:25,760 --> 01:27:33,840
agreement. and four, that the applicant
be required to submit an erosion and

1021
01:27:30,159 --> 01:27:39,360
sediment control plan to be included in
a site plan agreement. Five, that the

1022
01:27:37,360 --> 01:27:43,520
applicant apply for and obtain site plan
approval from the township of Georgia

1023
01:27:40,960 --> 01:27:46,960
Bay, including if required, the
execution and registration of a site

1024
01:27:45,280 --> 01:27:51,520
plan agreement against the title of the
lands. And six, that a qualified

1025
01:27:49,679 --> 01:27:57,120
professional verify by pitting the
foundation wall and verifying in writing

1026
01:27:54,239 --> 01:28:00,400
or by way of a survey. uh prior to the
pouring of the footing that no or and

1027
01:27:59,361 --> 01:28:05,760
[clears throat] if no footing the
foundation that the attached dwelling is

1028
01:28:02,719 --> 01:28:09,679
no closer than 13 meters from the high
water mark. And seven, that the

1029
01:28:08,239 --> 01:28:13,920
appropriate zoning certificate and
building permit be obtained within 3

1030
01:28:11,440 --> 01:28:18,800
years from the date of decision from the
township only after the committee's

1031
01:28:15,760 --> 01:28:22,800
decision becomes final and binding. All
those in favor, please indicate by

1032
01:28:20,560 --> 01:28:28,520
raising your hand.
Thank you. The motion is carried and the

1033
01:28:24,800 --> 01:28:28,520
application is approved.

1034
01:28:31,440 --> 01:28:42,080
Thank you, sir. And u our next minor
variance application is A26-29

1035
01:28:38,159 --> 01:28:45,080
for 192 wild rice trail to the planner,
please.

1036
01:28:55,280 --> 01:29:02,480
Thank you. And through you, chair. The
subject property has an area of 2.81

1037
01:28:59,280 --> 01:29:07,520
acres with a frontage of 61.8 m onto
SixMile Lake. A detached dwelling,

1038
01:29:05,360 --> 01:29:11,360
detached garage, dryland boat house, and
two docks currently occupy the lands.

1039
01:29:10,080 --> 01:29:14,639
The majority of the property is
maintained in its natural state with

1040
01:29:12,960 --> 01:29:18,239
areas of clearing occurring for the
driveway, septic system, and immediate

1041
01:29:16,719 --> 01:29:22,080
surrounding area of the existing and
proposed development of the lands. The

1042
01:29:20,400 --> 01:29:28,320
existing dwelling has a gross floor area
of 70.6 square meters and maintains all

1043
01:29:24,800 --> 01:29:31,040
required yard setbacks.
The purpose and effect of the

1044
01:29:29,520 --> 01:29:34,880
application is to seek relief from the
zoning bylaw to facilitate the

1045
01:29:32,639 --> 01:29:37,600
construction of a dwelling addition. The
following variances are required to

1046
01:29:36,400 --> 01:29:44,560
facilitate the construction of the
addition. an increase in lot coverage to

1047
01:29:40,400 --> 01:29:49,760
9.94% whereas section 6.3 table 6.2
permits a maximum lot coverage of 8%. An

1048
01:29:47,760 --> 01:29:54,960
increase in dwelling gross floor area to
293.57

1049
01:29:52,000 --> 01:30:00,800
m whereas section 6.3B
permits a maximum gross floor area of

1050
01:29:57,040 --> 01:30:07,760
275 m and an increase in dwelling width
to 19.9 m where section 6.3C

1051
01:30:05,120 --> 01:30:12,480
permits a maximum width of 15.45 four or
five meters.

1052
01:30:10,880 --> 01:30:15,840
Lock coverage limitations within the
shoreline residential zones are intended

1053
01:30:14,400 --> 01:30:20,239
to achieve an appropriate balance
between natural features and built form,

1054
01:30:18,080 --> 01:30:24,159
prevent overdevelopment, protect natural
heritage resources, and maintain the low

1055
01:30:22,560 --> 01:30:27,280
density character of the waterfront
designation.

1056
01:30:25,760 --> 01:30:30,719
In this case, the proposed dwelling
expansion will be largely screened from

1057
01:30:28,880 --> 01:30:34,159
the shoreline by mature vegetation
located within both the front and side

1058
01:30:32,639 --> 01:30:38,239
yards of the subject property and
adjacent lands. In addition, the

1059
01:30:36,639 --> 01:30:42,080
existing detached garage, which
contributes significantly to the

1060
01:30:39,760 --> 01:30:45,520
property's current lot coverage, is not
visible from the shoreline due to

1061
01:30:43,440 --> 01:30:48,800
extensive vegetation buffering and the
elevation difference between the

1062
01:30:46,800 --> 01:30:52,719
shoreline and the plateau on which the
structure is situated. The docks in the

1063
01:30:51,120 --> 01:30:57,760
dryland boat house are the only three
structures located within the 30 meter

1064
01:30:54,480 --> 01:31:01,120
frontyard setback.
The subject property is located within

1065
01:30:59,360 --> 01:31:05,440
the six mile lake inland waterfront
community. Variances to the established

1066
01:31:03,360 --> 01:31:08,960
maximum size and/or width of a dwelling
may be considered where the applicant

1067
01:31:06,960 --> 01:31:13,440
provides evidence satisfactory to the
township that the dwelling will maintain

1068
01:31:10,800 --> 01:31:17,600
and enhance the natural form of the
area. The visual impact of the dwelling

1069
01:31:15,600 --> 01:31:21,840
will not be significant and is in
accordance with all other applicable

1070
01:31:19,120 --> 01:31:26,000
policies of the plan. While the proposed
redevelopment will result in in an

1071
01:31:23,840 --> 01:31:29,600
increase to dwelling facade, the
existing natural form of the property

1072
01:31:27,600 --> 01:31:33,840
will be retained given the retention of
the front yard setback in its natural

1073
01:31:31,440 --> 01:31:37,040
state. As a result, the proposed
development will continue to blend with

1074
01:31:35,280 --> 01:31:41,120
the natural shoreline landscape and
maintain the aesthetic integrity and the

1075
01:31:38,960 --> 01:31:44,480
established character of the community.
As illustrated by the site photo

1076
01:31:42,719 --> 01:31:47,760
displayed, the docks and dryland boat
house continue to represent the most

1077
01:31:46,000 --> 01:31:52,719
visually prominent forms of development
when viewed from the lake.

1078
01:31:51,280 --> 01:31:56,080
The subject property is designated
waterfront within the townships and

1079
01:31:54,480 --> 01:32:00,080
district's official plans. The
waterfront designation recognizes

1080
01:31:57,840 --> 01:32:04,960
residential development, accessory uses,
and structures included shore related

1081
01:32:01,760 --> 01:32:08,800
uses as permitted uses. The development
permitted should enhance and protect

1082
01:32:06,639 --> 01:32:12,639
natural heritage qualities and shall be
compatible with the existing land uses

1083
01:32:10,560 --> 01:32:16,719
in the area having regard for aesthetic
quality. Although relief is required for

1084
01:32:15,120 --> 01:32:20,320
maximum lot coverage, dwelling gross
floor area and dwelling width

1085
01:32:18,080 --> 01:32:23,600
provisions, the dwell development
remains appropriate in the context of

1086
01:32:21,920 --> 01:32:27,440
the surrounding development patterns and
physical characteristics. The proposed

1087
01:32:25,679 --> 01:32:30,639
dwelling addition can be accommodated on
the property while maintaining the

1088
01:32:28,800 --> 01:32:34,960
minimum front yard setback without the
removal of significant natural

1089
01:32:32,320 --> 01:32:38,880
vegetation.
The committee can either deny or approve

1090
01:32:37,040 --> 01:32:41,679
any of the variances being requested.
The committee may also defer the

1091
01:32:40,239 --> 01:32:45,440
application to a later date if
additional information is required to

1092
01:32:43,280 --> 01:32:48,719
come to a decision. Planning staff have
completed a detailed analysis of the

1093
01:32:46,960 --> 01:32:53,360
variances to the zoning bylaw being
requested and are recommending approval

1094
01:32:50,639 --> 01:32:57,520
subject to conditions. Thank you.
>> Thank you for that. Uh madam secretary,

1095
01:32:56,080 --> 01:33:01,199
there have been correspondence in this
application. One letter was received

1096
01:32:59,600 --> 01:33:04,320
from Kelly Nicholson, chief building
official, stating that building permits

1097
01:33:02,639 --> 01:33:08,639
will be required and recommending a
condition is imposed for occupancy or

1098
01:33:06,400 --> 01:33:12,159
final inspection to be completed prior
to the issuance of a zoning certificate.

1099
01:33:10,639 --> 01:33:16,639
And five letters of support were
received from Jack and Marne Petri,

1100
01:33:14,000 --> 01:33:22,400
Robert and Brenda Pritchard, Mike and
Wendy Bradley, Patty and Dave Elsie, and

1101
01:33:19,280 --> 01:33:27,920
Ted and Alen Parkinson.
>> Thank you. Uh, is the applicant or their

1102
01:33:25,760 --> 01:33:31,480
agent present? And do they wish to
address the committee?

1103
01:33:35,199 --> 01:33:43,760
Are you still Victoria Hoffman flow
controls

1104
01:33:39,040 --> 01:33:46,320
three Violet Drive board sever?
>> Yeah.

1105
01:33:45,440 --> 01:33:51,600
» So
>> yeah, it's me.

1106
01:33:48,960 --> 01:33:56,560
» And did you have anything to add to the
planner comments?

1107
01:33:53,760 --> 01:33:59,840
» Yeah, I mean Andrew presented it. Great.
As always, um we're asking for an

1108
01:33:58,239 --> 01:34:07,920
additional lot coverage of a little
under 2% 1.94. We are going over the six

1109
01:34:04,320 --> 01:34:17,600
mile GFA cap at by 18 and a half square
meters and then our width is increasing

1110
01:34:11,600 --> 01:34:22,400
um to 19.9 or 15.4 is allowed. Um the
property owners moved up here

1111
01:34:18,880 --> 01:34:27,040
permanently May 2025. Um the existing
one-bedroom cottage just isn't cutting

1112
01:34:24,400 --> 01:34:32,080
it for them. Um they're also preparing
for family growth and hopefully

1113
01:34:29,120 --> 01:34:36,880
grandkids. Um they need more storage
within the home. Um and

1114
01:34:35,520 --> 01:34:42,080
they want to stop paying for storage
units in Wabashene. Um throughout this

1115
01:34:40,159 --> 01:34:46,159
design, aging in place was kept in mind.
The screen porch was a really big

1116
01:34:43,520 --> 01:34:49,120
priority as well as adequate mechanical
because now that they're living there

1117
01:34:47,199 --> 01:34:53,440
full-time, um they just need to kind of
have a space where they can update those

1118
01:34:50,560 --> 01:34:57,520
things. the
mechanical was the reason that our gross

1119
01:34:55,199 --> 01:35:02,719
floor area popped over what we were
allowed. Um, and the width increased

1120
01:35:01,040 --> 01:35:06,480
because we expanded in the three sides.
We couldn't expand to the back because

1121
01:35:04,080 --> 01:35:11,520
of the septic system and the four and a
half meters that the width went over is

1122
01:35:08,000 --> 01:35:16,080
basically the mscopa room. Um, Gary
Lions is here to answer any questions as

1123
01:35:13,199 --> 01:35:21,520
well, but again here to here to answer.
>> Thank you very much. Is there any member

1124
01:35:19,440 --> 01:35:25,040
of the public uh present or online that
wishes to address the committee on this

1125
01:35:23,199 --> 01:35:29,600
application?
Okay, seeing none, I'll close the public

1126
01:35:27,040 --> 01:35:33,280
portion, bring the application uh before
the committee uh for any questions or

1127
01:35:31,440 --> 01:35:39,840
comments. And I just had one quick
question at the beginning when we're

1128
01:35:35,679 --> 01:35:46,320
talking about um a closedin portion of
the dwelling. Is it the roof or the

1129
01:35:43,280 --> 01:35:50,560
screening or both that adds to the GFA?
whereas an open deck would not.

1130
01:35:48,719 --> 01:35:55,199
» It would be any area under a roof
overhang of 1.2 meters or greater from

1131
01:35:53,520 --> 01:35:59,440
the exterior wall.
>> So screening is

1132
01:35:57,360 --> 01:36:04,560
» screening it in or whether it be open
for an open deck, it's still included in

1133
01:36:01,120 --> 01:36:10,719
gross floor area.
>> Okay. So just to be clear that the

1134
01:36:07,760 --> 01:36:14,960
screening doesn't by itself obviously
you wouldn't screen it if you didn't

1135
01:36:11,920 --> 01:36:20,639
have a roof. So, uh,
well, maybe some people would, but you

1136
01:36:18,000 --> 01:36:25,440
had a question, members.
>> I'm not going to go down the rabbit hole

1137
01:36:22,159 --> 01:36:30,880
of GFA. Um, because literally as soon as
you have a the slightest bit of a porch

1138
01:36:27,920 --> 01:36:36,480
and any rules of real estate, which I
participate in, it's not included in

1139
01:36:33,120 --> 01:36:40,719
square footage. So, but I did because I
can't help myself. Um, so I'm gonna

1140
01:36:39,280 --> 01:36:45,520
climb back out of that rabbit hole
through chair. Oh, yes it is. I just

1141
01:36:43,360 --> 01:36:49,920
have I'm just I'm just speaking quietly
and passionately here, but um again had

1142
01:36:48,239 --> 01:36:54,080
a site visit on this property and
literally you have to get to the edge of

1143
01:36:52,000 --> 01:36:59,679
the dock to be able to see up through
the tree line. Um Gary's property

1144
01:36:57,600 --> 01:37:03,440
respectfully is pretty humble in its
current state in comparison to Wild Rice

1145
01:37:01,600 --> 01:37:08,880
Bay. Wild Rice Bay is one of the later
lakes areas developed which have some

1146
01:37:06,239 --> 01:37:12,400
pretty significant size and large larger
properties as well. So, anyways, had a

1147
01:37:10,800 --> 01:37:16,320
good look at it and uh look forward to
you being on the lake full-time and

1148
01:37:14,239 --> 01:37:21,679
getting this passed. Cheers.
>> Thank you. Any further uh questions or

1149
01:37:19,119 --> 01:37:28,400
comments on this application? Uh seeing
none, I will read uh the resolution. It

1150
01:37:25,840 --> 01:37:32,719
is moved by member Predco, seconded by
member Hazelton. Uh, be it resolved that

1151
01:37:31,119 --> 01:37:36,800
the Township of Georgia Bay Committee of
Adjustment approves minor variance

1152
01:37:34,480 --> 01:37:44,800
application A26-29
to zoning bylaw 2014-75 as amended for

1153
01:37:41,440 --> 01:37:49,520
192 Wild Rice Trail to facilitate the
construction of a dwelling addition as

1154
01:37:46,560 --> 01:37:53,040
described below. One uh an in an
increase excuse me you had another

1155
01:37:51,920 --> 01:37:59,119
question.
>> Oh, it's Dave again.

1156
01:37:55,520 --> 01:38:01,679
Remember Matthews caution you. My humble
apologies for

1157
01:38:00,000 --> 01:38:08,000
» Okay.
Uh as so we're looking for uh facilitate

1158
01:38:06,239 --> 01:38:13,199
the construction of a dwelling addition
as described below. One, an increase in

1159
01:38:10,480 --> 01:38:19,360
lot coverage to 9.94%
whereas section 63 table 6.2 permits a

1160
01:38:16,560 --> 01:38:24,000
maximum lot coverage of 8%.
Two, an increase in dwelling gross floor

1161
01:38:21,520 --> 01:38:31,280
area to 293.57
square meters. Whereas section 6.3.3

1162
01:38:27,920 --> 01:38:36,480
permits a maximum gross for area of 275
square meters and an increase in the

1163
01:38:33,520 --> 01:38:43,840
dwelling width to 19.9
m whereas section 6.3

1164
01:38:39,440 --> 01:38:48,159
permits a maximum width of 15.45 m. The
above noted approvals are subject to the

1165
01:38:45,760 --> 01:38:51,440
following conditions. One, that the
owner provide a property tax certificate

1166
01:38:49,920 --> 01:38:55,920
or correspondence from Township
Financial Services, indicating that all

1167
01:38:53,360 --> 01:38:59,920
property taxes when paid up to date with
respect to the property that's subject

1168
01:38:57,520 --> 01:39:03,679
to this decision. And two, that the
proposed addition be substantially and

1169
01:39:01,920 --> 01:39:07,679
proportionately in conformity with the
dimensions as set out on the application

1170
01:39:05,920 --> 01:39:12,880
and sketches submitted and approved by
the committee. And three, that the owner

1171
01:39:10,000 --> 01:39:16,880
obtain final occupancy for the existing
detached dwelling prior to the issuing

1172
01:39:15,119 --> 01:39:21,600
of zoning certificate for the proposed
addition and deck. And that the

1173
01:39:20,000 --> 01:39:26,320
appropriate zoning certificate and
building permit be obtained within three

1174
01:39:23,520 --> 01:39:30,880
years from the date of decision from the
township only after the committee's

1175
01:39:28,159 --> 01:39:35,119
decision becomes final and binding. All
those in favor, please indicate by

1176
01:39:32,480 --> 01:39:40,239
raising your hand.
Thank you. The motion is carried and the

1177
01:39:36,880 --> 01:39:40,239
application is approved.

1178
01:39:43,520 --> 01:39:53,679
Our next uh and final application is
minor variance application A26-30

1179
01:39:50,000 --> 01:39:57,239
for two Ireland 3150 in Georgian Bay to
the planner please.

1180
01:40:06,639 --> 01:40:14,400
» Thank you. and through the chair.
The subject property comprises

1181
01:40:11,840 --> 01:40:19,679
approximately 1.2 hectares of land above
the high water mark and has 178 m of

1182
01:40:17,440 --> 01:40:23,679
frontage on Georgian Bay. The island
property is located within the Go Home

1183
01:40:21,520 --> 01:40:28,239
Bay coastal waterfront community
situated south of Long Island and north

1184
01:40:26,000 --> 01:40:32,000
of High Rock Island. The property is
developed with a dwelling featuring a

1185
01:40:29,679 --> 01:40:36,800
wraparound porch, deck, a sleeping
cabin, and a dock.

1186
01:40:35,520 --> 01:40:40,800
The purpose and effect of the
application is to seek relief from the

1187
01:40:38,480 --> 01:40:45,840
zoning bylaw to facilitate the expansion
of the dwelling and a new septic system.

1188
01:40:43,840 --> 01:40:50,880
The proposed dwelling has a gross floor
area of 233.68

1189
01:40:48,639 --> 01:40:55,760
square me whereas the zoning bylaw
permits a maximum gross floor area of

1190
01:40:53,199 --> 01:41:00,320
200 square meters. The addition is
comprised of a screened porch, new

1191
01:40:58,000 --> 01:41:05,360
kitchen layout, a second bathroom, a
fourth bedroom, and a covered deck.

1192
01:41:04,059 --> 01:41:11,679
» [snorts]
>> The septic system will have a setback of

1193
01:41:07,280 --> 01:41:16,400
25.8 meters from 178.3 CDD whereas the
zoning by requires a minimum setback of

1194
01:41:13,840 --> 01:41:20,520
30 m from this contour in the go home
bay coastal waterfront community.

1195
01:41:22,719 --> 01:41:28,400
The District of Muskoka official plan
states that development should preserve

1196
01:41:26,320 --> 01:41:32,000
natural form and function by maintaining
shoreline integrity, retaining

1197
01:41:30,239 --> 01:41:36,320
vegetation and tree cover, and
conserving significant natural landscape

1198
01:41:34,000 --> 01:41:39,840
features. It also states new development
should generally exhibit a physical

1199
01:41:37,920 --> 01:41:44,719
character that is similar to or
compatible with existing development in

1200
01:41:42,400 --> 01:41:48,400
terms of density, lot size, maximum
building height, and minimum setbacks to

1201
01:41:47,119 --> 01:41:51,760
ensure overall neighborhood
compatibility.

1202
01:41:49,920 --> 01:41:55,199
A review of seven surrounding island and
shoreline properties found that

1203
01:41:53,119 --> 01:42:01,040
dwellings have floor areas ranging from
108 to 172 square meters, not including

1204
01:41:58,639 --> 01:42:04,960
their porches or covered decks. As these
features are included in the gross area

1205
01:42:03,040 --> 01:42:09,360
calculation for the proposed dwelling,
the comparison is conservative and the

1206
01:42:06,960 --> 01:42:14,400
actual gross floor areas of the surveyed
dwellings are likely larger and more

1207
01:42:11,440 --> 01:42:18,080
comparable to the proposed dwelling.
inclusive of porches and covered decks.

1208
01:42:16,480 --> 01:42:23,440
The proposed dwelling will have a gross
floor area just under 234 square meters.

1209
01:42:21,760 --> 01:42:27,040
Staff are of the opinion the development
remains compatible with the character of

1210
01:42:25,040 --> 01:42:31,199
the surrounding waterfront area as it
will maintain a singlestory form, comply

1211
01:42:29,280 --> 01:42:34,960
with all minimum setback requirements,
and locate the expansion within the

1212
01:42:32,880 --> 01:42:38,560
central portion of the island. The
district also requires a minimum 30 m

1213
01:42:37,199 --> 01:42:42,480
setback from the shoreline for new
leeching beds. The proposed septic

1214
01:42:40,639 --> 01:42:45,360
system is more than 30 meters from the
shoreline.

1215
01:42:47,360 --> 01:42:52,800
The township official plan requires
septic systems to be located a minimum

1216
01:42:50,880 --> 01:42:57,280
of 30 meters from the high water mark
and above the regulatory flood elevation

1217
01:42:55,280 --> 01:43:00,480
and permits a reduction to be considered
through the implementation of a

1218
01:42:58,480 --> 01:43:04,400
phosphorus management plan with the
intent of the policy to ensure systems

1219
01:43:02,320 --> 01:43:08,639
are cited in locations that provide
effective phosphorus management and

1220
01:43:06,320 --> 01:43:12,400
protect water quality. The proposed
septic system exceeds the required 30

1221
01:43:10,560 --> 01:43:16,159
meter setback from the high water mark
and will be subject to Ontario building

1222
01:43:14,080 --> 01:43:20,000
code requirements. The system is
proposed in substantially the same

1223
01:43:17,679 --> 01:43:23,840
location as the existing system within
the central portion of the island where

1224
01:43:21,760 --> 01:43:28,239
the greatest concentration of vegetation
and soils exist.

1225
01:43:26,480 --> 01:43:32,239
The go home bay coastal waterfront
community identifies additional policies

1226
01:43:30,239 --> 01:43:36,639
and criteria for consideration of minor
variance applications. This includes

1227
01:43:34,560 --> 01:43:41,280
considering the size in relation to the
shoreline frontage lot area and the low

1228
01:43:39,440 --> 01:43:44,400
density and intensity nature of the
community. The sighting of the

1229
01:43:42,800 --> 01:43:48,400
development to minimize impact on
existing development and to provide

1230
01:43:46,320 --> 01:43:52,159
privacy. The reduction of the visual
impact of the development from the water

1231
01:43:50,639 --> 01:43:56,480
including but not limited to building
height and the built form guidelines.

1232
01:43:54,639 --> 01:44:00,320
The built form guidelines specific to
dwellings include new construction and

1233
01:43:58,800 --> 01:44:04,080
renovation shall respect the
longestablished character of development

1234
01:44:02,080 --> 01:44:08,320
in the community and its unique sense of
place. Dwellings shall generally be

1235
01:44:06,239 --> 01:44:13,040
limited to a maximum gross floor area of
200 square meters and 1 and a half

1236
01:44:10,400 --> 01:44:17,440
stories or 6 m in height and may be
permitted to reach a maximum gross floor

1237
01:44:14,800 --> 01:44:20,239
area of 265 square meters with the
permission through the minor variance

1238
01:44:18,800 --> 01:44:24,639
process in accordance with the
community's goals and objectives.

1239
01:44:22,800 --> 01:44:28,080
In evaluating the proposal against the
criteria for minor variances,

1240
01:44:26,320 --> 01:44:32,320
consideration has been given to the size
of the dwelling relative to the lot

1241
01:44:29,600 --> 01:44:36,159
frontage, lot area, and the low density,
low inensity character of the community.

1242
01:44:34,400 --> 01:44:40,639
The one-story addition is centrally
located on the island, maximizing

1243
01:44:38,159 --> 01:44:44,320
shoreline setbacks and minimizing vis,
excuse me, visibility from Georgian Bay

1244
01:44:42,639 --> 01:44:50,560
and neighboring properties. The
resulting gross floor area of 233.68 68

1245
01:44:47,600 --> 01:44:55,199
m remains below the 265 square meter
maximum generally contemplated through

1246
01:44:52,639 --> 01:44:58,400
minor varian process. The proposal
maintains the existing architectural

1247
01:44:56,800 --> 01:45:02,639
character through the use of wood siding
and a steel roof while mature vegetation

1248
01:45:00,560 --> 01:45:06,639
and granite outcrops provide natural
screening. Overall the proposal

1249
01:45:04,880 --> 01:45:10,560
maintains the intent of the built form
policies by limiting visual impacts and

1250
01:45:09,040 --> 01:45:15,800
preserving the established wilderness
cottage character of the go home bay

1251
01:45:12,800 --> 01:45:15,800
community.

1252
01:45:16,000 --> 01:45:23,600
The subject lands are zone go home bay
shoreline residential island or SR

1253
01:45:21,360 --> 01:45:26,800
excuse me SRI3.
Aside from gross floor area, the

1254
01:45:25,119 --> 01:45:30,880
dwelling exceeds all other requirements
of the zone. Considering the modest

1255
01:45:29,040 --> 01:45:35,360
increase in gross floor area requested
and the retention of generous shoreline

1256
01:45:32,719 --> 01:45:38,719
setbacks, low coverage, and the existing
building height, the proposal is

1257
01:45:37,119 --> 01:45:43,360
considered consistent with the intent of
the provisions of the community.

1258
01:45:41,600 --> 01:45:49,760
Specific to the community, a minimum
setback of 30 meters from 178.3 CGD is

1259
01:45:47,360 --> 01:45:53,600
required for septic systems. Achieving
this setback would require the septic

1260
01:45:51,600 --> 01:45:57,440
system to be relocated to the west side
of the island. As stated by chief

1261
01:45:55,760 --> 01:46:01,520
building official, the proposed
replacement septic system location is

1262
01:45:59,440 --> 01:46:05,119
reasonable as it is situated within the
area containing the majority of the

1263
01:46:03,119 --> 01:46:09,440
existing vegetation on the island which
is otherwise predominantly exposed

1264
01:46:06,960 --> 01:46:14,400
granite. The proposed system maintains
the required 30 m setback from the 178.3

1265
01:46:12,560 --> 01:46:19,520
contour along the north side of the
island with relief requested only for a

1266
01:46:16,639 --> 01:46:23,600
reduced setback of 25.8 m in the
southeast portion. The proposal meets

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01:46:22,080 --> 01:46:28,719
the intent of the zoning bylaw by
replacing excuse me by facilitating the

1268
01:46:26,719 --> 01:46:32,480
replacement and upgrading of an existing
septic system while maintaining the

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01:46:30,639 --> 01:46:36,639
greatest feasible shoreline setback
given the site's physical constraints.

1270
01:46:34,719 --> 01:46:40,880
The replacement system is expected to
improve phosphorus management, protect

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01:46:38,639 --> 01:46:44,480
water quality, reduce the potential for
environmental impacts, and support the

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01:46:43,040 --> 01:46:49,960
long-term functionality and
sustainability of on-site sewage

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01:46:46,960 --> 01:46:49,960
services.

1274
01:46:51,840 --> 01:46:58,199
Here are photos of the island taken from
the north and the northeast.

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01:46:59,040 --> 01:47:05,440
On the left is a photo taken on the
northwest side of the island and on the

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01:47:03,679 --> 01:47:09,560
right is a photo of the vegetation where
the septic system is proposed.

1277
01:47:12,400 --> 01:47:18,560
The photo on the left was taken next to
the dwelling facing the dock on the

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01:47:16,239 --> 01:47:22,520
northeast side of the island which is
pictured in the second photo.

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01:47:24,000 --> 01:47:28,960
Planning staff conducted a detailed
analysis based on the applicable test

1280
01:47:27,280 --> 01:47:32,880
stems of planning act outlined in the
associated report and are recommending

1281
01:47:30,960 --> 01:47:36,719
approval subject to conditions. The
committee of adjustment can either

1282
01:47:34,080 --> 01:47:40,400
approve any one of the variances or deny
with reasons. The committee can defer

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01:47:38,880 --> 01:47:45,199
the application to a later date if
additional information is required to

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01:47:42,159 --> 01:47:48,400
come to a decision. Thank you.
>> Thank you very much, Madam Secretary.

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01:47:46,960 --> 01:47:51,920
There have been correspondence in this
application. One letter was received

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01:47:50,400 --> 01:47:55,040
from Kelly Nicholson, chief building
official, stating concern that the

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01:47:53,360 --> 01:47:58,320
proposed septic system has not been
reviewed in detail and that its

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01:47:56,800 --> 01:48:01,679
suitability can only be confirmed
through a sight specific design reviewed

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01:48:00,080 --> 01:48:05,840
for compliance with the Ontario building
code. And one letter of support was

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01:48:03,840 --> 01:48:10,840
received from the Madavosa Club of Go
Home Bay voicing support for requested

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01:48:07,840 --> 01:48:10,840
variances.

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01:48:11,679 --> 01:48:19,199
It looks like there's Kaylee might have
a comment to make. I guess the

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01:48:17,119 --> 01:48:23,920
» Would you tell her to go
>> through the chair? The comments have

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01:48:20,560 --> 01:48:32,639
since been updated.
>> Okay, thank you. U appreciate that.

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01:48:28,800 --> 01:48:37,080
Uh is the applicant present? Uh is there
a Fred Belffor in the audience?

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01:48:37,679 --> 01:48:43,400
» Please step forward and identify
yourself for the record.

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01:48:43,600 --> 01:48:52,679
Andrew Ashcraftoft 4013 912 Cold Water.
This is Frederick Belffor.

1298
01:48:54,719 --> 01:49:01,360
» Frederick Balfur Island 3150.
Go home bay.

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01:48:59,600 --> 01:49:08,960
» Thank you. And do you have anything to
add to the planner's comment so far?

1300
01:49:05,600 --> 01:49:13,199
» Uh I can add to a couple things. The
everything was very clear from them. We

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01:49:10,960 --> 01:49:18,000
do currently have a uh the septic bed
that's failing there. It was reinspected

1302
01:49:15,679 --> 01:49:22,080
last year and was booked for
reinspection. So, we do have to do

1303
01:49:19,440 --> 01:49:27,119
something no matter what to to bring it
up to modern standards. Uh there's one

1304
01:49:25,600 --> 01:49:32,080
tree in the middle of the septic ped
which is acting as the weepers. So, it's

1305
01:49:29,760 --> 01:49:37,199
going to have to come down. Uh and
respectfully, Frederick does is very

1306
01:49:34,960 --> 01:49:40,880
conscious of trees. Uh he will be
planting trees to replace any that are

1307
01:49:39,040 --> 01:49:49,440
removed.
Um the height also I know we have the

1308
01:49:45,119 --> 01:49:54,560
25.8 meter setback we so the height of
the base of the septic has to be 178.4

1309
01:49:52,639 --> 01:50:01,280
also
uh in the Madawaska club our base height

1310
01:49:57,920 --> 01:50:09,040
of the septic bed is lower than the rock
crop down both the west and the east

1311
01:50:04,080 --> 01:50:15,040
side. So the actual distance uh to the
south I guess would be 44.2 m.

1312
01:50:12,400 --> 01:50:19,600
» Yeah. Just I'll hold you in there. The
the the design and implement

1313
01:50:17,520 --> 01:50:24,400
implementation of the septic system is
not uh a matter of this application and

1314
01:50:22,719 --> 01:50:28,800
it's really nothing that the community
of adjustment deals with. So it's more

1315
01:50:27,280 --> 01:50:33,199
uh you know the heights and the setback
and that sort of thing. So if there any

1316
01:50:30,880 --> 01:50:36,159
comments in that area, please go ahead.
Okay.

1317
01:50:36,639 --> 01:50:40,400
Yeah. Okay.
>> The addition is I guess the only other

1318
01:50:38,960 --> 01:50:44,159
thing is the addition we're adding on.
It's matches the building and he's

1319
01:50:42,719 --> 01:50:47,840
conscious his family's been there for
100 years. He's maintaining

1320
01:50:46,719 --> 01:50:53,040
maintaining the character of the
original building and adding they want

1321
01:50:49,760 --> 01:50:55,920
to have a later season there before he
back home.

1322
01:50:53,679 --> 01:51:03,159
» Very good. Anything you wish to add, Mr.
Bur?

1323
01:50:57,600 --> 01:51:03,159
only that I just checked my my account

1324
01:51:03,600 --> 01:51:09,560
twice. I'm afraid you [laughter]
you

1325
01:51:09,679 --> 01:51:18,159
» that's not a that's not a private.
>> Okay. We'd like to thank you for that.

1326
01:51:16,400 --> 01:51:22,320
» Thank you, Chairman Hill.
>> Okay. Uh is there any member of the

1327
01:51:20,400 --> 01:51:28,639
public present that wishes to address
the committee on this application? Okay.

1328
01:51:24,880 --> 01:51:33,760
Seeing none, I will
uh read the resolution.

1329
01:51:31,840 --> 01:51:40,280
It is
moved uh by member [clears throat]

1330
01:51:35,760 --> 01:51:40,280
Matthew, seconded by member Smith.

1331
01:51:50,639 --> 01:51:57,599
Oh,
>> should we start over then?

1332
01:51:54,880 --> 01:52:03,840
Is there anybody on the committee that
wishes to uh provide a question or

1333
01:52:01,040 --> 01:52:07,679
something?
>> All right, seeing none.

1334
01:52:06,320 --> 01:52:12,239
» Member Jarvis, please go ahead.
>> Thank you chair. Um just some quick

1335
01:52:09,520 --> 01:52:16,239
questions that one. I'm always happy to
see the cars associations uh put their

1336
01:52:14,800 --> 01:52:22,000
two cents in on these things. the
college associations particularly up and

1337
01:52:17,679 --> 01:52:26,000
down the bay um are very important um
provide important input on these things.

1338
01:52:23,840 --> 01:52:29,440
So I'm happy to see that out of go home.
Um and just a couple curious questions

1339
01:52:28,000 --> 01:52:34,639
and I don't think they really pertain to
whether I approve or disapprove of this.

1340
01:52:31,440 --> 01:52:38,000
Um are you already partaking in some
renovations on the main main house

1341
01:52:36,400 --> 01:52:41,679
itself?
>> Yes, we are.

1342
01:52:40,000 --> 01:52:46,000
» Okay. And there's a pile of dirt in one
of the questions. Is that one of the

1343
01:52:43,119 --> 01:52:52,679
pictures rather? Is that a pile of dirt
relevant to the septic or to the

1344
01:52:49,119 --> 01:52:52,679
addition you're proposing?

1345
01:52:54,742 --> 01:52:56,762
[clears throat]

1346
01:53:00,000 --> 01:53:06,320
» Mr. Balf, if I could just point out when
the microphone is live, the red lights

1347
01:53:04,960 --> 01:53:12,239
on.
>> You see that? So if you don't and so

1348
01:53:09,360 --> 01:53:18,239
I'll say that again the the soil was
barged in because I am planting on the

1349
01:53:15,920 --> 01:53:23,760
north side with the intention of
creating more of a screen to the

1350
01:53:20,880 --> 01:53:27,599
cottages that face to the north than
then than than exists.

1351
01:53:25,199 --> 01:53:31,360
» Yeah. I mean we we I think we all
understand I particularly understand the

1352
01:53:29,360 --> 01:53:36,480
nature of the islands up that way. So
just curious. Thank you very much.

1353
01:53:33,440 --> 01:53:41,280
» Okay. Thank you. Any further questions
or comments? That member Matthews.

1354
01:53:39,119 --> 01:53:45,840
» Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um, I had the
privilege of visiting Mr. Balffor a

1355
01:53:43,440 --> 01:53:49,520
couple of days ago on the island. Um,
the location for the addition makes

1356
01:53:48,000 --> 01:53:54,159
perfect sense. I don't think anybody
will even see it. It's nicely stepped

1357
01:53:51,920 --> 01:53:58,320
down about three or four. And I know the
septic isn't part of this, but there

1358
01:53:55,599 --> 01:54:02,800
seems to be a natural crevice part for
it as well. So, I don't have any problem

1359
01:54:00,639 --> 01:54:07,199
with this application. And I agree with
Mr. Jarvis. It's always nice to get a

1360
01:54:04,880 --> 01:54:11,119
cottage association to chime in on on
the good side of things, right? So,

1361
01:54:09,920 --> 01:54:15,119
thank you.
>> And [clears throat] just one final

1362
01:54:12,880 --> 01:54:21,280
question I would ask. Is it the uh the
closed in porch that puts us uh that

1363
01:54:18,080 --> 01:54:27,520
accounts for that 33 additional square
meters of uh GFA?

1364
01:54:24,880 --> 01:54:31,599
» The addition. Okay. So, that roof
overhang. All right. Well, thank you

1365
01:54:29,520 --> 01:54:35,599
Matthews for clarification.
>> Okay. Uh if there are no further

1366
01:54:33,520 --> 01:54:41,599
questions or comments, I will read the
resolution. It is moved by uh member

1367
01:54:38,880 --> 01:54:44,719
Matthews and uh seconded by member
Schmidt. Be it resolved that the

1368
01:54:43,360 --> 01:54:48,880
township of Georgia Bay Community of
Adjustment hereby approves the following

1369
01:54:46,880 --> 01:54:53,679
variances requested under minor variance
application A26-30.

1370
01:54:51,679 --> 01:54:59,679
One that dwelling have a gross floor
area of 233.68

1371
01:54:55,840 --> 01:55:05,119
square meters whereas section 7.3.2 two
of the zoning bylaw permits a maximum

1372
01:55:02,000 --> 01:55:12,080
gross floor area of 200 square meters
and two that a septic system having a

1373
01:55:07,440 --> 01:55:19,679
setback of 25.8 m from 178.3
uh CGD whereas section 4.27 27 of the

1374
01:55:16,639 --> 01:55:26,719
zoning bylaw requires a maximum setback
of 30 meters from 178.3

1375
01:55:23,520 --> 01:55:31,280
uh CGD in the Go Home Bay coastal
waterfront community and subject to the

1376
01:55:29,199 --> 01:55:34,560
following conditions. One, that the
owner provide a property tax certificate

1377
01:55:33,040 --> 01:55:38,960
or correspondence from Township
Financial Services indicating that all

1378
01:55:36,960 --> 01:55:42,880
property taxes have been paid up to date
with respect to the property that is

1379
01:55:40,560 --> 01:55:45,760
subject to this decision. and two, that
the proposed development is

1380
01:55:44,080 --> 01:55:49,599
substantially and proportionately and
conformally with the dimensions as set

1381
01:55:47,520 --> 01:55:54,000
on the application and sketches
submitted and approved by the committee.

1382
01:55:51,679 --> 01:55:57,119
And three, that the appropriate zoning
certificate and building permit be

1383
01:55:55,599 --> 01:56:01,280
obtained within three years from the
date of decision from the township only

1384
01:55:59,599 --> 01:56:06,239
after the committee's decision becomes
final and binding and a minor variance

1385
01:56:03,760 --> 01:56:10,080
agreement has been registered. All those
in favor, please indicate by raising

1386
01:56:08,080 --> 01:56:15,360
your hand.
Thank you. The motion is carried and the

1387
01:56:12,639 --> 01:56:20,400
application is approved.
>> Thank you so much committee members for

1388
01:56:18,639 --> 01:56:23,520
providing your time. I know it's Friday
afternoon and everyone wants to get

1389
01:56:21,920 --> 01:56:29,960
going. So, thank you.
>> Thank you very much.

1390
01:56:26,960 --> 01:56:29,960
» Um

1391
01:56:30,719 --> 01:56:37,040
I'd like to thank everyone for the
participation in in the uh today's

1392
01:56:35,199 --> 01:56:42,400
public hearing.
And we have uh one final resolution

1393
01:56:39,920 --> 01:56:46,400
where it's moved by member Matthews and
seconded by member Jarvis. Be it

1394
01:56:44,880 --> 01:56:52,560
resolved that the township of Georgia
Bay committee of a judgment does uh

1395
01:56:49,280 --> 01:56:59,440
adjourn at 11:51
on uh

1396
01:56:55,520 --> 01:57:03,360
today's date until September 18, 2026 at
10 a.m. or at the call of the chair. All

1397
01:57:01,599 --> 01:57:10,800
those in favor, please signify by
raising your hand. Thank you. The motion

1398
01:57:06,800 --> 01:57:15,239
is carried and the member is adjourned.
Thank you all for coming up.

1399
01:57:12,000 --> 01:57:15,239
» Thank you everyone.