COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Meeting #:
02-2024
Date:
-
Location:
Lambton Shores Municipal Office, Northville
Members Present:
  • Mayor Cook, 
  • Deputy Mayor Sageman, 
  • Councillors Baillie, 
  • Maguire, 
  • Scott, 
  • Dodge, 
  • Ferguson, 
  • Marsh, 
  • and Wilcox 
Staff Present:
  • Steve McAuley - Chief Administrative Officer, 
  • Stephanie Troyer-Boyd - Director of Corporate Services, 
  • Janet Ferguson - Director of Financial Services, 
  • Ashley Farr - Director of Community Services, 
  • Nick Verhoeven - Director of Public Works, 
  • Will Nywening - Planner, 
  • and Ken Bulgin - Planner 

Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm

Councillor Baillie - Item 10.6 Community Grants - involved in organization that applied for Community Grant

  • 24-0116-01
    Moved by:Councillor Maguire
    Seconded by:Councillor Ferguson

    THAT the January 16, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.

    Carried

There was no Closed Session on January 16, 2024.

  • 24-0116-02
    Moved by:Councillor Scott
    Seconded by:Councillor Marsh

    THAT the minutes of the December 19, 2023 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

    Carried

Members of Council reported on items of interest to the community.

  • 24-0116-03
    Moved by:Councillor Scott
    Seconded by:Councillor Wilcox

    THAT the Council Meeting adjourn at   pm for Public Meetings held under the Planning Act.

    Carried

Jamie Robertson, SBM, agent for Gold Leaf Properties Inc. presented the application stating that the applicant is asking to rezone the property to allow for 19 rental units for senior living.  He stated that the application is to allow for townhouse use and 7m rear yard setback where the zoning by-law requirement is 10m.

The Clerk stated that no correspondence was received for the application

Jim Hansen of 6820 Proof Line questioned what portion of property will not be in either Holding or Environmental Protection zones.  The agent for the applicant stated that the EP zone and Holding provisions represent approximately 40% of the site.

Brian Prouse of 3 Park Lane questioned the ground water monitoring that has taken place on site.  The agent for the applicant stated that the monitoring has been completed as part of the studies and no issues are expected long term with respect to ground water.  He stated that the studies are being finalized and that no increase in outflow of water pre/post development is anticipated.  Mr. Prouse asked about fencing along the back of the property.  The agent stated that there is no plan for fencing at that location.

Janet Cullen of 64 King Street asked where visitor parking would be.  Applicant Cindy Read stated that the site has allocated 3 visitor parking spaces and each unit has a garage and driveway space.  Ms. Read stated that all municipal requirements are being met for the development.  It was questioned whether there would be a stop sign at Clyde St.  The applicant stated that a Traffic Study has been completed.  Janet Cullen asked how the landlord will determine who is a senior for rental purposed and questioned if the units were accessible.  The applicant stated that all units are accessible and are geared to seniors 55+ as the units are not functional for families.

Karl and June Elliott were present for the meeting.

Clerk stated that no correspondence had been received for this application.

No members of the public were in attendance wishing to speak to the application.

Jake Wellington of Wellington Group stated that the application for a zoning by-law amendment was for greater lot coverage in order to keep up with the demands of builders and home buyers.

Clerk stated that no correspondence had been received for this application.

No members of the public present wished to speak to this application.

  • 24-0116-04
    Moved by:Councillor Scott
    Seconded by:Councillor Ferguson

    THAT the Public Meetings close and the regular Council meeting reconvene at 7:32 pm.

    Carried

There were no presentations on January 16, 2024.

There were no delegations on January 16, 2024.

  • 24-0116-05
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Sageman
    Seconded by:Councillor Ferguson

    THAT Item 10.1 of the Agenda be received.

    Carried
PLANNING
  • Councillor Dodge requested a recorded vote.

    24-0116-06
    Moved by:Councillor Wilcox
    Seconded by:Councillor Scott

    THAT Report PL 01-2024, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application submitted by Karl and June Elliott, be received; and

    THAT ZBA Application ZO-01/2024, submitted by Karl and June Elliott, requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone 2 Allen St, Thedford, to permit 2 dwellings, be approved; and

    THAT all applicable development charges and sanitary charged be paid.

    In Support (7)Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Wilcox, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor Baillie
    Opposed (2)Councillor Dodge, and Deputy Mayor Sageman
    Carried (7 to 2)
  • 24-0116-07
    Moved by:Councillor Scott
    Seconded by:Councillor Baillie

    THAT Report PL 02-2024, relating to a ZBA Application, submitted by Larry Wellington, Vaughan Wellington, 2275368 Ontario Inc. and 2275369 Ontario Inc. be received; and

    THAT ZBA Application ZO-02/2024 submitted by – Larry Wellington, Vaughan Wellington, 2275368 Ontario Inc. and 2275369 Ontario Inc. requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone Plan 25M102, Fraser Crescent and VanRooyen Court, Forest, to allow a maximum lot coverage of 40% in the residential zone be deferred.

    Carried
  • 24-0116-08
    Moved by:Councillor Dodge
    Seconded by:Councillor Ferguson

    THAT Report PL 03-2024, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application submitted by Gold Leaf Properties Inc., be received;

    THAT ZBA Application ZO-07/2023, submitted by Gold Leaf Properties Inc, requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone property south of Clyde St, Forest, to a site-specific R3 Zone permitting a 7m rear yard, for permitting a townhouse development, be approved, subject to the inclusion of holding provisions on a portion of the property; and

    THAT By-Law 04 of 2024 be approved.

    Carried
COMMUNITY SERVICES
  • 24-0116-09
    Moved by:Councillor Maguire
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Sageman

    THAT Report DCS 01-2024 regarding the “Grand Bend Art Centre - Paint Ontario Large Vibrancy Request” be received; and

    THAT the Grand Bend Art Centre receive up to $31,413.00 or one-third of total project costs to support the Paint Ontario Show and Sale.

    Carried

Having declared a pecuniary interest, Councillor Baillie refrained from discussing and voting on this item.

  • 24-0116-10
    Moved by:Councillor Dodge
    Seconded by:Councillor Scott

    THAT Report DCS 02-2024 regarding 2024 Community Grant Requests be received; and

    THAT all eligible financial requests in the amount of $64,628.00 and all in-kind requests be approved pending the adoption of the 2024 budget.

    Carried

    Councillor Baillie resumed participation in the meeting.


None.

  • 24-0116-12
    Moved by:Councillor Ferguson
    Seconded by:Councillor Scott

    THAT the January 16, 2024 Council Meeting adjourn at 8:06 pm.

    Carried