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> No. 1 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council move into Executive
Closed Session.
"Carried"
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
> nJune 20th, 2001
DJune 25th, 2001
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under dates of
June 20th and 25th, 2001 be adopted.
"Carried"
e*) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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> No. 3 Moved by Councillor Beres
em*,N Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council
Meeting of July 9th, 2001 be adopted.
"Carried"
DECLARATIONS - MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT
> None
APPOINTMENTS/DELEGATIONS
1. Ms. Lucy Gaynor RE: Newman Park
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> Ms. Gaynor appeared before Council with concerns of not being able to access water in
Newman Park.
Staff were directed to prepare a report for Council's consideration.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
1. Committee of Adiustment Application - Cyril Wilkenson (A-26101)
i) Comments from County of Oxford
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Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, appeared before Council and reviewed the subject
application and report.
The applicant's agent appeared in support of the subject application.
No persons appeared in opposition to the application.
Resolution
> No. 4 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Tillsonburg
Committee of Adjustment approve application A-26101 for 28 Glenridge Road,
subject to the following conditions:
1) A building permit be issued within one year of the date of the Committee's
decision. 2) The applicant submit a revised OLS survey for the subject
property showing the location of the proposed deck.
"Carried"
2. Committee of Adjustment Application - Hickory Hills Development Inc. (A-27101) D
i) Comments from County of Oxford
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Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, appeared before Council and reviewed the subject
application and report.
Mr. Malcolm Ross, Life Lease Associates, appeared in support of the subject application.
He asked that the fee of the second variance application be waived.
Mr. John Lawrence, 3 Balazs Court, appeared in opposition to the application. Mr.
Lawrence expressed concerns that there were fewer than the required 69 parking spaces
illustrated on the plan, as circulated with notice of the application. He also noted that, it
has been his observation, there are normally streets surrounding a development of this
nature, that could accommodate overflow parking requirements. In this case there is only
one street.
Mr. Michiels noted that the long term use of the subject property, as indicated in the
County of Oxford Official Plan, was for such a development as proposed.
Mr. Michiels noted that the parking was illustrated incorrectly on the map circulated with
the notice.
Mr. Ross noted that 69 parking spaces are illustrated, and no fewer as indicated by Mr.
Lawrence.
Another area resident appeared in opposition to the application, with concerns with
respect to parking.
Mr. McKnight appeared in opposition to the application, with concerns with respect to the
proposed parking that would abut the Wilkins Crescent property owners. Mr. McKnight
suggested alternatively utilizing the area behind the building for parking purposes, which
could accommodate approximately 13 parking spaces.
The CAO responded that this could be considered as part of the site plan review process,
which would ultimately come forward as a recommendation for Council's consideration.
Mr. Marcel Trepanier, 19 Balazs Court, appeared in opposition to the application and
expressed concerns with respect to the size of the proposed building, as it was originally
intended to be a 4 story building, and is now proposed to be 7 stories. He noted it was
upsetting to see a development of this nature in the area. He also expressed concerns
with respect to parking for service vehicles and delivery vehicles.
Mr. Ross, in response to the concerns about service vehicles, advised that there are
provisions for regular garbage pick-up, and that garbage would be kept contained in the
building and would be rolled out in time for pick-up. He further advised that there would
be designated parking spaces for home care providers and regular servicing
requirements. Mr. Ross further explained that the proposed building is actually 6 stories.
Donna Giberson, 15 Balazs Court, appeared in opposition to the application and stated
that everyone she knows, residing in the subject area, has at least 1 car per home, some
have 2.
In response, Mr. Ross stated that it was his understanding that there was always going to
be a multi -family building in the subject location, and that the proposed development had
been sized down considerably. He further stated that, based on past experience with a
totally accessible building, parking will not spill out to other areas.
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Jim Haines, 4 Balazs Court, appeared in opposition to the application and expressed
concerns with respect to parking as well.
Mr. John Ellis, 8 Wilkins Crescent, appeared in opposition to the subject application and
stated that there had been no mention of there being a multi -family residence when he
purchased his home. Mr. Ellis also expressed concerns with respect to parking, and
access to the community centre. Mr. Ellis further expressed concerns with
accommodating a potential increase of residents at the Hickory Hills Community Centre.
Mr. Ross was requested to survey the properties and provide further information to
Council.
Resolution
> No. 5 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Tillsonburg
Committee of Adjustment defer application A-27/01 for 21 Balazs Court to allow
the applicant to:
1) Submit a complete site plan application for the subject properties to
address site design issues and to determine the need for the
requested variance;
2) Submit an additional variance application for the second property.
"Carried"
3. Committee of Adjustment Application - Michael & Janice Holly (A-28101) E)
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Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, appeared before Council and reviewed the subject
application and report.
Mr. Jeff Binder, of Deckreate, appeared in support of the subject application.
No persons appeared in opposition to the application.
Resolution
> No. 6 Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the Tillsonburg
Committee of Adjustment approve application A-28101 for 3 Hillside Drive,
subject to the following conditions:
1) A building permit be issued within one year of the date of the Committee's
decision.
2) The applicant submit a revised OLS survey for the subject property
showing the location of the proposed deck.
3) No portion of the deck which encroaches into the required rear yard more
than 1.5m (5ft) shall be covered or enclosed.
"Carried"
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e**� 4. Committee of Adjustment Application - Edwin McLaughlin (A-29101) D
i) Comments from County of Oxford
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Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, appeared before Council and reviewed the subject
application and report.
Mr. Roger Silverthorn, 6 Rogers Street, appeared before Council. Mr. Silverthorn noted
that he did not oppose the development, however expressed concerns with parking in the
alley.
Mr. Ed McLaughlin appeared in support of the subject application, and commented with
respect to Mr. Silverthorn's concerns.
Mr. Jim Alexander, Co-owner of Ricks Carpet, further addressed the concerns.
Mr. McLaughlin noted that there is a small showroom at the entrance to the building, and
that it will not be all warehouse.
Resolution
> No. 7 Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the Tillsonburg
Committee of Adjustment approve application A-29101 for 216 Tillson Avenue,
`,"b� subject to the following conditions:
1) A building permit shall be issued within one year of the date of the
Committee's decision.
2) The application be amended to include a request for additional variances
to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 14 to 12 and to
reduce the required number of loading spaces from 1 to 0.
3) The applicant submit an application for site plan control to deal with site
design issues.
"Carried"
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Application for Variance to Sign By -Law - Dalm Construction Ltd.
> (refer to Public Hearing Item #2, as follows)
2. Application for Variance to Sign By -Law - VanLagen Homes D
Mr. Gordon Naismith, of VanLagen Homes, appeared before Council. He noted that the
purpose of the subject sign was to promote the development and he could not see the
need for a number of signs of this nature throughout the Town. Mr. Naismith expressed
concerns with the 6 -month stipulation, as contained in the proposed resolution.
Following discussion, Mayor Horton noted Council is considering these applications at this
time, however it is anticipated that a by-law will be passed in August or September to
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address the issue at hand.
> No. 8 Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the requests for
variances to the sign By -Law, of Dalm Construction Limited and VanLagen Homes, for
model home signs, be approved, conditional upon them being designated as
temporary signs for a period of 6 months, and being located on private
property.
"Carried"
3. Application for Sub -Division Approval - Tillsonburg Developments Inc. (Baldwin Place)
Presented By: Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner
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Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, appeared before Council and reviewed County Report
No. 2001-143, as attached.
Mr. Steve Smith, Tillsonburg Developments Inc., appeared before Council and asked for
Council's support of the subject application.
No. 9 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town
of Tillsonburg approve the recommendation as contained in County of Oxford Report
No. 2001-143, as it pertains to Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and
Zone Change, submitted by Tillsonburg Developments Inc.
"Carried"
REPORTS
1. Tender Results for a 4 -Wheel Rubber Tire Loader - Tender 2001-013
Presented By: Director of Operations
Resolution
> No.10 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report from the
Director of Operations dated July 4, 2001 be received; and
FURTHER THAT Tender T2001-013 - 4 Wheel Rubber Tire Loader - be awarded
to Federal Equipment of London at a cost of $130,082.15 and a CPL auto lube
system be purchased for $6,969.
"Carried"
2. Tender Results for a Sander Body and 10 Foot Two-way Snowplow -Tender 2001-012 D
Presented By: Director of Operations
Resolution
> No. 11 Moved by Councillor Molnar
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ea�Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report from the
Director of Operations dated July 4, 2001 be received; and
FURTHER THAT Tender T2001-012 - Sander Body and 10 foot Two Way Snow
Plow - be awarded to Viking Cives of Mount Forest at a cost of $43,930 and a CPL
auto lube system be purchased for $3,025.
"Carried"
COMMUNICATIONS
1. County of Oxford RE: Task Force on Physician Recruitment
Resolution
>No. 12 Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the communication from
the County of Oxford regarding Task Force on Physician Recruitment be received;
AND FURTHER THAT Mr. John Moylan be nominated for a position on the Task
Force.
"Carried"
2. North Bay RE: Support of Resolution - High and Rising Gas Prices D
Resolution
>No.13 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town
of Tillsonburg support the City of North Bay's resolution regarding high and rising gas
prices.
"Carried"
INFORMATION
1. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes - June 6th, 2001
2. County of Oxford RE: West Nile Virus D
RESOLUTIONS
BY-LAWS
NOTICE OF MOTION
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CLOSED SESSION
>No. 14 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council move into Executive Closed
Session.
"Carried"
Meeting adjourned.
1 hereby agree the contents of this document are accurate for the committee "Open Council" who met on Monday July 09.2001
07:00 PM.
Lana Verstraeten
Approval Received: (1 of 1)
Lana Verstraeten/Tillsonburg (Thursday July 26,
200108:45 PM)
Town of Tillsonburg
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