Township of Georgian Bluffs
Committee of Adjustment Agenda

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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

December 10, 2024

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on December 10, 2024, be adopted.

6.

New Business

6.1

New Applications

6.1.1

DEV2025-001 - Severance Application B28-24 (Catto)

• Recommendation:

  It has been demonstrated that application B28/24 for Glen Catto for lands described as Part Lots 4 and 5, Con 1 NCD, Part Lots 2, 3, and 5, Conc 1 NCD, and Lot 4, Con 2 NCD, Geographic Township of Derby, Township of Georgian Bluffs, County of Grey, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, conforms to the County of Grey’s Official Plan, complies with the intent of the Township of Georgian Bluffs’ Zoning By-law and does not conflict with the Niagara Escarpment Plan. It is recommended that the application be approved subject to the conditions noted below:

  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. The Reference Plan should conform substantially to the sketch (Schedule ‘A’) filed with the Application for Consent.
  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.
  3. That the applicant pays the applicable consent certification fee at the time of certification of the deeds.
  4. That the applicant pays 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with the Planning Act.
  5. That a supporting Zoning By-law Amendment be in force and effect to re-zone the proposed retained lands to include a Holding (-h) symbol in addition to the current zoning. The Holding (-h) symbol can only be lifted upon submission of an Archaeological Assessment and an Acknowledgement Letter from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, completed to the satisfaction of Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
  6. That a Road Widening of 5.18 m be conveyed to the County of Grey along the County Road frontage.

6.1.2

DEV2025-002 - Severance Application B01/25 (O’Donoghue)

• 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 application B01/25 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.

6.1.3

DEV2025-003 - Severance Application B02/25 and B03/24 (Taylor)

• 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 B02/25 and B03/25 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 a zoning by-law amendment be approved by the Township of Georgian Bluffs recognizing reduced lot frontages for the retained and severed parcels and placing a holding (H) provision recognizing the need for an Environmental Impact Assessment for any development located adjacent to the Environmental Protection Zone.

7.

Unfinished Business

7.1

DEV2025-004 - Severance Application B26/24 (Bradshaw)

Following a deferral at the November 19, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting to allow the applicants the opportunity to address comments received from the County of Grey’s Planning and Development Department, The application is being brought back to the Committee of Adjustment for consideration.

• Recommendation:

  It has been demonstrated that the proposed application is not consistent with the 2024 PPS. It is also noted that the application does not comply with the Agricultural and Bedrock policies of the Grey County Official Plan. Accordingly, if is recommended that the application be denied.

8.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

Committee of Adjustment - February 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.