Township of Georgian Bluffs
Committee of Adjustment Agenda

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 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

177964 Grey Road 18, R.R#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.

Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer

• Recommendation:

  That Rayburn Murray be appointed as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment; and 

  That said appointment take immediate affect.

5.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

6.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

6.1

September 19, 2023

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting be approved. 

7.

New Business

7.1

New Applications

7.1.1

DEV2023-54 - B-09-21 Hayes

• Recommendation:

  It has been demonstrated that application B-09-21 for Roger Hayes for lands described as Lot 21, Concession 15, Keppel Township, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the County of Grey’s Official Plan, and complies with the intent of the Township of Georgian Bluffs’ Zoning By-law 2020-020. It is recommended that the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the severed lot size be increased to a minimum of 0.8 hectares in size with a minimum of 100 metres frontage;
  2. That a Karst Assessment be completed by a qualified professional providing the location of a suitable building envelope on the retained lands.
  3. that a Letter of Opinion be provided by a qualified individual (i.e., engineer) indicating whether the extraction of the bedrock on the subject lands is or is not feasible.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 (i.e., stamping of the deed).
  6. That the applicant(s) pays the applicable consent certification fee at the time of certification of the deeds.
  7. That the applicant(s) pays 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with the Planning Act.

7.1.2

DEV2023-55 - B-17-23 - Brown

• Recommendation:

  It has been demonstrated that Application B-15-23 for Matt Brown, to sever an area of approximately 2,558m² from the subject property in Shallow Lake to support the development of a four-unit, one-storey townhouse dwelling on the severed parcel, is consistent with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and maintains the general intent and purpose of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law 2020-020.

  It has further been demonstrated that Application Z-08-23, which proposes to re-zone the severed parcel to allow the intended use of the said townhouse dwelling, is also consistent with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and maintains the general intent and purpose of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law 2020-020.

  It is therefore recommended that Application B-15-2023 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 (i.e., stamping of the deed).
  3. That the Owner(s) pays the applicable consent certification fee at the time of certification of the deeds.
  4. That prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Township of Georgian Bluffs that the proposed development does not conflict with the proximate location of the ‘Unknown Petroleum Well’ identified on Appendix A to the Official Plan for the County of Grey.  
  5. That an amendment to the Zoning By-law be in force and effect which re-zones the lands severed by Application B-15-2023 to a special provision of the ‘Residential Multiple One (RM1)’ Zone wherein provisions permit a townhouse dwelling on partial servicing.
  6. That the recommendations of the Sewage Feasibility Study report be implemented prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
  7. That, pursuant to Section 53(13) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall pay 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication to the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

7.1.3

DEV2023-56 - B-16-23 Schlegal

• Recommendation:

  It has been demonstrated that application B-17-23 for Tyson Schlegel for lands described as Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession 20 Keppel Township, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the County of Grey’s Official Plan, and complies with the intent of the Township of Georgian Bluffs’ Zoning By-law 2020-020. Having regard to the matters under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, it is recommended that the application 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. 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 (i.e., stamping of the deed).
  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 lands to:
     1. A site-specific zone under the AG Zone to prohibit the future construction of a new residential dwelling of any type o the retained lands, and;
     2. Recognize a reduced lot frontage of 64 metres for the severed lands.

8.

Unfinished Business

9.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

Committee of Adjustment - January 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.