THAT the Council meeting adjourn at 7:07 p.m. for a Public Meeting held under the Planning Act to hear an application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-16-2021 for MFL Properties Ltd. for property located at 17 Pine Street, Grand Bend.
Planner Will Nywening explained the purpose and effect of the Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 17 Pine Street. He noted that this is the second public meeting being held for this application; the first being held on December 21, 2021. He noted that a decision was deferred on December 21, 2021 at the request of the applicant. Mr. Nywening noted that given the amount of public interest in the application, this second public meeting was scheduled and notice provided to all those who had provided comments to the first public meeting as well as agencies and property owners within the notice area.
Mr. Nywening summarized his staff report with a recommendation to deny the application. He stated that the application is not consistent with the goals of the Lambton Shores Official Plan with respect to the character of the Grand Bend area and its future development. Mr. Nywening stated that he does not believe it is appropriate land use for the property and not good planning to approve the application either as originally presented or as revised.
Hannah Surgenor, agent for the applicant, made a presentation regarding the changes made to the proposed zoning by-law application put forward by their clients, MFL Properties Ltd. She summarized the revised application and changes made by the applicant since the first public meeting in December 2021. She stated that the applicant is proposing a 3-storey, 3 unit development to be used by themselves and their family.
Jay McGuffin, agent for the applicant, was also in attendance for the public meeting. He stated the requested zoning amendment would allow for an increase in lot coverage.
Applicant Kyle Ford made a speech with the intention of clarifying misconceptions in the community.
Gerry Roeder, President of the Lambton Shores Community Association stated that they do not support the zoning change and the issue is about zoning change and not the building.
Dan Dorschenko of 53 Huron Street stated that two issues still relevant and not addressed in the revised proposal. The first issue is mass with the proposed structure covering 44% of lot area in a zone that allows for 35% lot coverage. He noted that the examples of lot coverage presented by the applicant were for properties that were constructed prior to lot coverage restrictions were in place. The second issue is the request for an R3 zone. He stated that there are presently three properties in this area that have an R3 zoning that he believes would not be approved with the current regulations.
Martin Williams of 28 Huron Street stated he was in support of staff's recommendation.
Council members had questions relating to lot coverage, number of dwelling units, and on site parking.
The Clerk presented a summary of any correspondence not included with the staff report.