Township of Georgian Bluffs
Committee of Adjustment Agenda

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Township Administration Offices

177964 Grey Road 18, RR#3, Owen Sound ON N4K 5N5

Council Chambers

Township Administration Offices

177964 Grey Road 18, RR#3, Owen Sound ON N4K 5N5

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge with respect, the history, spirituality, and culture of the Anishinaabek: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomi Nation, who have inhabited this land from time immemorial. And further give thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land. We also recognize, the Metis and Inuit whose ancestors shared this land and these waters. May we all, as Treaty People, live with respect on this land, and live-in peace and friendship with all its diverse peoples.

3.

Approval of Agenda/Additions to the Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda be approved as presented. 

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

5.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

5.1

November 19, 2024

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on November 19, 2024, be adopted.

6.

New Business

Nil. 

7.

Unfinished Business

7.1

DEV2024-067 - Severance Application B24/24 and B25/24 (Bannerman)

• Recommendation:

  It has been demonstrated that the proposed applications are consistent with the PPS and comply with the Grey County Official Plan and the general intent and purpose of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law 2020-020. Accordingly, if is recommended that applications B24/24 and B25/24 be approved with the following conditions applied:

  1. That a Reference Plan be completed, and a copy filed with the Municipal Clerk or an exemption from the Reference Plan be received from the Land Registry Office.
  2. That, pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, the ‘Certificate of Consent’ be affixed to the deed within two years of the giving of the Notice of Decision or as specified in the Planning Act at the time of deed stamping.
  3. That the applicant(s) pays the applicable consent certification fee at the time of certification of the deeds.
  4. That the applicant(s) pays 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with the Planning Act.
  5. That an update to the 2023 GM BluePlan Karst Assessment addressing the proposed severances be received.
  6. That a scoped Environmental Impact Study be received for the eastern most severed parcel proposed under application B25/24.
  7. That a Letter of Opinion is completed by a qualified engineer to ensure that the extraction of bedrock is not feasible.
  8. That a zoning by-law amendment be enacted for the severed and retained lands that recognizes the reduced frontages proposed for these parcels, and any site-specific requirements recommended through the Karst Assessment and/or the Environmental Impact Assessment.

7.2

DEV2024-068 - Consent Application B05/24 (Heidolph)

• Recommendation:

  It has been demonstrated that the proposed application is consistent with the Niagara Escarpment Plan, conforms to the County OP, and complies with the general intent and purpose of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law 2020-020. It is recommended that Consent applications B-05-24 be approved, subject to the following conditions:

  1. That a Reference Plan be completed, and a copy filed with the Municipal Clerk or an exemption from the Reference Plan be received from the Land Registry Office.
  2. That, pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, the ‘Certificate of Consent’ be affixed to the deed within two years of the giving of the Notice of Decision or as specified in the Planning Act at the time of deed stamping. Note: Section 53(43) of the Planning Act requires that the transaction approved by this consent must be carried out within two years of the issuance of the certificate
  3. That the applicant(s) pays the applicable consent certification fee at the time of certification of the deeds.
  4. That the applicant(s) pays 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with the Planning Act.
  5. That an Archaeological assessment be completed to the satisfaction of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
  6. That a species at risk study/screening is completed to the satisfaction of Grey County.
  7. That an entrance permit for the severed lands is obtained from Grey County.
  8. The Township agrees to deliver a Transfer for nominal consideration to the owner in respect of Louise Street, which can be described as “Louise Street on Plan 180 (PIN 37023-0312 (LT))”; and
  9. The Township agrees to pass a by-law deeming Plan 180 to not be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of s. 50(3), in accordance with s. 50(4) of the Planning Act.

8.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

January 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.