THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Committee of Adjustment Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON
Members of Committee Present:
  • John Rogers, Acting Chair
  • Karen Whitney
  • Chris Burns
  • Lynda Rogers
  • Joseph Bonello
Staff Present:
  • Janet Porter, Manager of Development Planning
  • Matthew Ka

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

As noted above

Matthew Ka, Acting Secretary-Treasurer read the explanation of hearing procedure. 

The owner Claude spoke to the application.

The Planner on the file Monika Sadler, Planner I, made a presentation on the application.

There were no other speakers or public comments.

Chris Burns, Member asked the applicant where the existing septic is on the property. The applicant advised that it is behind the existing house. Chris Burns further asked if it would straddle the new property line, as there is a new septic being put in.  The Applicant advised that both properties will have a new septic. Chris Burns than proposed a condition that a new septic be constructed under permit prior to granting the severance. Monika Sadler, Planner I advised that the septic does straddle the line, we can certainly add a condition to make them have a permit for a new septic and have it constructed on the new lands. Chris Burns then advised that it would need to be constructed and finalized as well as the existing one car garage will need to be demolished under permit.

Following the vote, Committee Chair John Rogers advised that the application is approved subject to a 20-day appeal period and two years to meet all conditions.

  • Moved ByChris Burns
    Seconded ByKaren Whitney
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0031 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated June 17, 2024, respecting Consent Application B07-24, submitted by the owners for the property municipally addressed as 185 Forestry Drive; and,

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigation and a further meeting, Staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Consent Application B07-24, as it pertains to the property municipally addressed as 185 Forestry Drive to sever and convey Subject Land ‘A’ from Retained Land ‘B’, as shown in Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0031, to create one (1) new residential building lot; and,

      2. That the approval of Consent Application B07-24 be subject to the following conditions:

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of two (2) white prints of a deposited reference plan of a survey to conform substantially with the application, as submitted;

        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of a draft deed, in duplicate, conveying Subject Land ‘A’ from Retained Land ‘B’, as shown on Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0031;

        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Building Division that an elevation of the existing building facing the lot line be submitted for review with a spatial separation calculation from a designer for any existing unprotected openings to the Division’s satisfaction;

        4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that Subject Land ‘A’ and Retained Land‘B’ have been assigned civic addresses;

        5. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that a hydrogeological study demonstrating that Subject Land ‘A’ can accommodate private services without negatively impacting groundwater in the area has been submitted to the Division’s satisfaction; and

        6. That the above-noted condition(s) be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.


    Carried Unanimously

The Agent Gord Mahoney spoke to the Application.

Brittany Dobrindt, Planner II gave a presentation on the application.

There was one (1) written comment from the public, this was included in the presentation.

Katherine Stewart a resident made a presentation.

There were no further public comments.

Karen Whitney, Member asked if Gord Mahoney could respond to the concern of Katherines review. Gord advised that he was the consultant for Edith street, there have been many changes for severances and housing since then, the lots proposed comply with the zoning by-laws and they meet the frontages. Karen Whitney then asked if the second lot facing Brule Lakeway, if it isn’t severed, can you still build two houses. Gord Mahoney than advised under new legislation you could, or you could do three houses or an a accessory structure with a dwelling unit.

Following the vote, Committee Chair John Rogers advised that the application is approved subject to a 20-day appeal period and two years to meet all conditions.

B08-24 First motion Karen and second by Lynda

B09-24 First motion Karen and second by Joseph

  • Moved ByKaren Whitney
    Seconded ByLynda Rogers
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0035 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated June 17, 2024 respecting Consent Applications B08-24 and B09-24, submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants on behalf of the owners for the property municipally addressed as 40 Brule Lakeway, Jackson’s Point; and,

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigating and a further meeting, staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Consent Applications B08-24 and B09-24 as it pertains to the property known as 40 Brule Lakeway, Jackson’s Point, to sever and convey Subject Lands ‘A’ and ‘B’ from Remainder Land ‘C, as shown in Attachment 3 to Report No. DS-2024-0035; and,

      2. That the approval of Consent Applications B08-24 and B09-24 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of two (2) white prints of a deposited reference plan of survey to conform substantially with the applications, as submitted;
        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of draft transfer documents, in duplicate, conveying Subject Lands ‘A and ‘B’, as indicated on Attachment 3 to Report No. DS-2024-0035;
        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that there is sufficient water supply and sewage capacity allocated for Subject Lands ‘A’ and ‘B;
        4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that Subject Lands ‘A’ and ‘B’ have been assigned civic addresses;
        5. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Town of Georgina Development Engineering Division that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0035 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction;
        6. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that any accessory structures on Subject Land ‘B’ have been removed; and,
        7. That the above-noted conditions be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.



    Carried Unanimously

The Agent Gord Mahoney spoke to the application.

Sean Lapenna, Senior Planner did a presentation on the application.

There were no other speakers or public comments.

Karen Whitney asked why the new property line has a bend in it. Sean Lapenna, Senior Planner, advised that it was a question that was raised at the pre consultation, this is what will meet the needs of the site of the retained portion it was the applicant’s preference. He further advised that there is nothing wrong with this and The Town of Georgina has no concerns.

Chris Burns then asked, in R-Zoning is the garage one story. They show a 2 ½ metre setback on the site plan. Sean Lapenna confirmed that it would meet the setback requirement.

Gord Mahoney advised that they had issues with engineering for a development agreement as well as Tree protection and tree replacement plan, landscape architect made a comment on moving the house back one metre, what will still be required, awaiting on comment from staff.

Following the vote, Committee Chair John Rogers advised that the application is approved subject to a 20-day appeal period and two years to meet all conditions.

  • Moved ByChris Burns
    Seconded ByLynda Rogers
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0030, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated June 17, 2024, respecting Consent application B10-24, submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. (c/o Michael Smith) on behalf of the Owner for the property municipally addressed as 9 Sina Street and legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 9 (NG);

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigation and a further meeting, Staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Consent application B10-24, as it pertains to the subject property municipally identified as 9 Sina Street, to sever and convey Subject Land “A” from Retained Land “B” as shown on Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0030 to create one (1) new residential building lot;

      2. That the approval of Consent Application B10-24 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of two (2) white prints of a deposited reference plan of survey to conform substantially with the application, as submitted;

        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of a draft deed, in duplicate, conveying Severed Land A, as shown on Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0030;

        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that appropriate servicing allocation has been assigned to Subject Land “A”;
        4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that a new civic address has been assigned to Subject Land “A”;

        5. That the Owner be required to enter into a Development Agreement whereby they will provide functional servicing design for Subject Land “A” to address water, sanitary, grading and storm water management for the newly created lot, to the satisfaction of the Town’s Development Engineering Division;

        6. That the Owner be required to provide the Building Division an elevation of the existing Dwelling facing the newly created mutually shared side lot line, with a spatial separation calculation from a designer for any existing unprotected openings to the Divison’s satisfaction. The existing Dwelling should be located at least 1.2 meters away from the newly created lot line;

        7. That the Owner be required to submit a replanting plan as well as an evaluation for tree number 2 in the submitted Tree Inventory Report, in accordance with the Town of Georgina’s Tree Preservation and Compensation Policy, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. The replanting plan shall include recommendations on the mitigation of negative effects to existing vegetation such as tree hoarding locations, during and post construction periods; and,

        8. That the above-noted condition(s) be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.



    Carried Unanimously

Minutes from May 13, 2024, and April 29, 2024. The minutes for June 3, 2024 will be deferred.

The minutes from April 29, 2024 and May 13, 2024 were adopted by Committee.

The minutes for June 3, 2024 were deferred.

  • Moved ByJoseph Bonello
    Seconded ByChris Burns


    Carried Unanimously

None.

Chair Rogers advised he shared his OACA documents via email to the members. 

Next Meeting is July 29, 2024.

Next Meeting is July 29, 2024.

Meeting was adjourned.