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:
  • Matthew Ka

1.
ROLL CALL

 

“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

2.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

None.

3.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

No pecuniary interests were declared. 

4.
EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURE

 

Matthew Ka read the hearing procedure. 

5.
REQUESTS FOR DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWL

 

None. 

6.
APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT

 

1.
CONSENT APPLICATION B01-24 44 EDITH STREET, JACKSON’S POINT PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 9 (NG)

This item has attachments. 
1.B01-24 44 Edith Street.pdf
2.B01-24 Combined Attachments.pdf

The owner Michael Rogers spoke to the application.

Matthew Ka read the comments in Report DS-2024-0013.

There were no members of the public to speak to the application.

Chris Burns asked, were you aware of the comment from planning in reference to the shipping container. Michael advised that he was not made aware of this. Chris advised that it isn’t shown on the plan as it is the proposed grading plan for the pool, the Planning Department are asking for a minor variance. Chris Burns, Member then asked if the sea can was on the property line. Michael advised that it is 8 ft from each side. The Planning Department made a minor variance for the Sea Can a condition of the consent. Michael advised that he calculated the lot coverage with the sea can in mind and it works. Chris Burns, Member advised Michael to speak to planning regarding if the sea can is able to exist as an accessory structure.

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-2024-0013 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated March 18, 2024, respecting Consent Application B01-24, submitted by the owners for the property municipally addressed as 44 Edith Street, Jackson’s Point; 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 B01-24, as it pertains to the property municipally addressed as 44 Edith Street to sever and convey Subject Land ‘A’ from Remainder Land ‘B’, as shown in Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0013, to create one (1) new residential building lot; and,

      2. That the approval of Consent Application B01-24 be subject to the following conditions:

        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 Subject Land ‘A’ from Remainder Land ‘B’, as shown on Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0013;
        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Regional Municipality of York that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0013 have bee addressed to the Region’s satisfaction;
        4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town’s Development Planning Division that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0013 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction; and,
        5. That the above-noted condition(s) be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.


    Carried Unanimously

2.
CONSENT APPLICATIONS B17-23 AND B02-24 9537 MORNING GLORY ROAD AND S/S MORNING GLORY ROAD, PEFFERLAW PART OF WEST HAL

This item has attachments. 
1.B17-23 and B02-24 9537 MORNING GLORY ROAD and MORNING GLORY ROAD S-S, PEFFERLAW.pdf
2.Combined Attachments.pdf

The owner Gerard spoke to the application.

Matthew Ka read the comments from Report DS-2024-0014.

There were no other speakers or public comments.

Notice of cancellation of a consent it is one of the existing consent applications, it is an earlier consent to be cancelled.

Chris Burns, member asked if a deeming by-law is required to merge all together? He was advised that it’s not on a plan of subdivision, once cancelled it will merge automatically because of common ownership.

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 ByKaren Whitney
    Seconded ByJoseph Bonello
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0014 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated March 18, 2024, respecting Consent Applications B17-23 and B02-24, submitted by the owners for the properties municipally addressed as 9537 Morning Glory Road and s/s Morning Glory Road, Pefferlaw; 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 Applications B17-23 and B02-24, as they pertain to the properties municipally addressed as 9537 Morning Glory Road and s/s Morning Glory Road to sever and convey Subject Land ‘A’ and Subject Land ‘B’ from Retained Land ‘C’, as shown in Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0014, to create two (2) new residential building lots; and,

      2. That the approval of Consent Applications B17-23 and B02-24 be subject to the following conditions:

        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 a draft deed, in duplicate, conveying Subject Land ‘A’ and Subject Land ‘B’ from Retained Land ‘C’, as shown on Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0014;

        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0014 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction;

        4. 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-2024-0014 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction;

        5. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0014 have been addressed to the LSCRA’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

7.
APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR VARIANCE

 

1.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A20-23 586 Lake Drive EAST PART OF LOT 13, CONCESSION 9 (NG) and PART OF LOTS 2 AND 3, PLAN 8

This item has attachments. 
1.A20-23 586 Lake Drive East.pdf
2.A20-23 Combined Attachments.pdf

The agent Michael Smith spoke to the application.

Matthew DS-2024-0016

No speakers or comments

Chris Burns, Member asked Michael Smith, Agent if moving the shed was an option at all.

Michael advised that it is option it would be more costly than getting the encroachment agreement. Chris Burns, member, then asked if the use is for personal storage. Michael advised yes; it is personal storage. Chris Burns, then asked for the eavestrough, can you remove it if you don’t get an encroachment agreement. Michael Smith then advised that he spoke with the client, they would have to saw it off and it would still be encroaching.

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 ByJoseph Bonello
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0016 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated March 18, 2023, respecting Minor Variance Application A20-23, for the property municipally addressed as 586 Lake Drive East; 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 Minor Variance Application A20-23 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 6.1(c): To permit a dwelling with a front yard setback of 4.8 metres, whereas a minimum front yard setback of 6.0 metres is required;
        2. Section 5.45 a): To permit the eaves of a dwelling to encroach 0.7 metres into the front yard, whereas an encroachment of 0.5 metres is permitted;
        3. Section 5.1 b): To permit an accessory structure with a setback from the main building of 1.6 metres, whereas a setback of 2.0 metres is required;
        4. Section 5.1 d): To permit an accessory structure with a setback from the front lot line of nil metres, whereas a setback of 6.0 metres is required;
        5. Section 5.1 d): To permit an accessory structure with a setback from the interior lot line of 0.6 metres, whereas a setback of 1.0 metre is required; and,
        6. Section 5.45 a): To permit an accessory structure eaves to encroach 0.6 metres into the interior side yard setback, whereas an encroachment of 0.5 metres is permitted;

      2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A20-23 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that the Applicant/Owner has removed the accessory structure eave encroachment into the municipal road allowance, or obtained an encroachment agreement, to their satisfaction;

        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0016 have been addressed to their satisfaction; and,

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


    Carried Unanimously

8.
POWER OF SALE/FORECLOSURE/VALIDATION OF TITLE APPLICATIONS

 

None. 

9.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

Some items needed resolution so they will be available for the next meeting.

10.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

None. 

11.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

John Rogers asked if anyone received their tax remuneration form. The Committee members confirmed that they did get a hard copy last time but have not received one yet this year. The OACA conference in Windsor is now open for registration and they are waiting on the budget from Matthew to see who can attend.  

12.
NEXT MEETING

 

The meeting on April 3, 2024 has been cancelled, The next meeting is April 15, 2024.

The meeting on April 3, 2024 has been cancelled, The next meeting is April 15, 2024.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 

Meeting was adjourned. 

  • Moved ByKaren Whitney
    Seconded ByJoseph Bonello


    Carried Unanimously
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