200623 Council MIN 1
MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
4:30 PM
Electronic Meeting
ATTENDANCE: Mayor Molnar
Deputy Mayor Beres
Councillor Esseltine
Councillor Gilvesy
Councillor Luciani
Councillor Parker
Councillor Rosehart
Staff: Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Michelle Smibert, Town Clerk
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
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1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution # 2020-305
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Tuesday, June 23,
2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Moment of Silence
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
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5. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting
6. Public Meetings
Resolution # 2020-306
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
THAT Council move into the Committee of Adjustment to hear applications for
Minor Variance at 4:34 p.m.
Carried
6.1 Application for Minor Variance A05-20 (Travalli Homes Limited)
Mr. Gilbert provided an overview of the planning application.
Council had no questions related to the application.
Valerie Schmidt, agent for the applicant, noted they have reviewed the
Planner's Report and noted that she is in agreement with the
recommendation.
Resolution # 2020-307
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT the Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A05-20,
submitted by Travalli Homes Inc., for lands described as Lot 41, Plan
41M-143, Town of Tillsonburg, as it relates to:
1. Relief from Table 6.2 – R1A Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum
required exterior side yard width from 7.5 m (24.6 ft) to 6.42 m (21 ft),
to facilitate the construction of a single detached dwelling.
Subject to a building permit for the proposed dwelling being issued within
one year of the date of the Committee's decision.
Carried
6.2 Application for Minor Variance A06-20 (Leiher)
The Planner provided an overview of the application to make an existing
deck a covered deck.
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The applicants, Renee and Harold Leiher noted they will work with the
building department if the application is approved.
There was no one in attendance to speak against the application.
Resolution # 2020-308
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT the Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A06-20,
submitted by Harold & Renee Leiher, for lands described as Part Lot 70,
Plan 41M-182, Parts 50-53 of 41R-9347, Town of Tillsonburg, as it relates
to:
1. Section 7.5.5.2.4 – Zone Provisions (R2-5) – Lot Coverage – to
increase the maximum permitted lot coverage for all buildings from
50% to 55%;
2. Section 7.5.5.2.7 – Zone Provisions (R2-5) – Rear Yard – to reduce
the required rear yard depth from 5.75 m (18.8 ft) to 3.25 m (10.6ft), to
facilitate the construction of a covered deck on an existing deck at the
rear of the single detached dwelling.
Subject to the a building permit for the proposed covered deck being
issued within one year of the date of the Committee's decision.
Carried
Resolution # 2020-309
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres
THAT Council move out of the Committee of Adjustment and move back
into regular Council session at 5:46 p.m.
Carried
6.3 Application for Zone Change ZN 7-20-03 (Oak Park Estates)
The Planner provided an overview of the application. A Zoning application
is needed to provide an easement for drainage works. The holding
provision would indicate to the public that there is currently no servicing for
these properties. Once the developer completes servicing and conditions
then the holding symbol can be requested to be removed.
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There was no one present to speak against the application.
Resolution # 2020-310
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres
THAT Council approve the zone change application submitted by the
Town of Tillsonburg, whereby the lands described as Lots 43-57 of
Registered Plan 41M-143 and Lots 1, 3, 16, 27-62, 64-76, 78-92 of
Registered Plan 41M-144, Town of Tillsonburg, be rezoned to ‘Low
Density Residential – Type 1A Holding Zone (R1A-H) to implement
Holding Provisions to ensure the orderly development of the lands.
Carried
6.4 Applications for Consent and Zone Change B19-88-7 and ZN 7-19-15
(1967113 Ontario Inc.)
The Planner provided an overview of the application. The retained lands
will be developed. The zoning will permit residential development on a
private street with phased registration of the condominium.
The applicant has been working with the Conservation Authority so that
there is no impact on the natural heritage features. The Planner is
recommended that the applications be approved.
Denis Brolese, planner and agent for the applicant asked for support of
the application and noted they can answer any questions from
Council. Amer Cengic, applicant and Montana Wilson of MTE
Engineering was also present.
Deputy Mayor Beres asked the engineer that the slope stability would be
upheld to the 2020 industry standards. Ms. Willson noted that all
guidelines were adhered to and noted that additional setbacks from slope
were required.
Jim Vantyghem, 57 Vienna Road, Tillsonburg, noted his concern with the
natural drainage of water as his lot is lower than the proposed
development. Ms. Wilson noted they have an obligation to collect all of the
water produced by the site. She indicated that once the work has been
completed, the drainage on his property should be improved.
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Resolution # 2020-311
Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
THAT Council approve the zone change application submitted by 1967113
Ontario Inc. (Amer Cengic), whereby the lands described as Lots 1391
and Part Lots 1389-1390, Plan 500, in the Town of Tillsonburg, known
municipally as 61 & 65 Vienna Road, are to be rezoned from ‘Low Density
Residential – Type 2 Zone (R2)’ to ‘Special Low Density Residential –
Type 3 Zone (R3-sp)’ to permit the development of 26 street fronting
townhouse dwelling units, with a minimum width of 7.2 m (23.6 ft),
accessed by a private driveway, and to permit a reduction to the required
lot frontage of 8.4 m (27.5 ft) for the lot to be retained;
AND THAT Council approve a zone change for the western portion of the
lot to be retained on the lands described as Lot 1391 and Part Lots 1389 -
1390, Plan 500, in the Town of Tillsonburg, known municipally as 61 & 65
Vienna Road, to be rezoned from ‘Low Density Residential – Type 2 Zone
(R2)’ to ‘Passive Use Open Space (OS1)’;
AND FURTHER THAT Council advise the Land Division Committee that it
is in favour of the proposal to sever the subject property, subject to the
conditions contained in Report 2020-25.
Carried
6.5 Applications for Consent & Zone Change B20-12-13-14-7 & ZN 7-20-
02 (Hiebert and Peters)
The Planner provided an overview of the application. The proposal
included the creations of three properties. The lands were originally
intended for commercial development.
Andrew Gilvesy, agent for the two owners of the property spoke in support
of the planners recommendation. The development will generally conform
with the existing residential development. The developer will abide by the
restrictive covenants of the developer for the subdivision.
Henry Janzen, 77 Woodland Crescent, Tillsonburg, noted if the
development would be to the same standard as the existing
standard. The planner noted that the lot sizes would be consistent with
what is in the area. Mr. Gilvesy noted that the applicants would conform
to the restrictive covenants as it relates to home size and lot coverage.
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Resolution # 2020-312
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
THAT Council approve-in-principle the zone change application submitted
by Jacob Hiebert and John Peters, whereby the lands described as Lot
86, Plan 41M-139, in the Town of Tillsonburg, known municipally as 79
Woodland Crescent are to be rezoned from ‘Neighbourhood Commercial
Zone (NC)’ to ‘Special Low Density Residential – Type 2 Zone (R2-sp)’ to
permit the development of two single detached dwellings and two semi -
detached dwellings with reduced rear yard depths, increased maximum lot
coverage, and reduced exterior side yard widths.
AND THAT Council advise the Land Division Committee that the Town is
in favour of the proposals to sever the subject property, subject to the
conditions contained in Report CP 2020-146.
Carried
7. Planning Applications
8. New Business
9. Motions/Notice of Motions
10. Resolutions/Resolutions Resulting from Closed Session
11. By-Laws
11.1 By-Law 2020-063, to amend Zoning By-Law Number 3295 (ZN 7-20-
03)
11.2 By-Law 2020-064, to amend Zoning By-Law Number 3295 (ZN 7-19-
15)
Resolution # 2020-313
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT By-Law 2020-063, to amend Zoning By-Law Number 3295 (ZN 7-
20-03); and
By-Law 2020-064, to amend Zoning By-Law Number 3295 (ZN 7-19-15),
be read for a first, second, third and final reading and that the Mayor and
the Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the
corporate seal thereunto.
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Carried
12. Confirm Proceedings By-law
Resolution # 2020-314
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT By-Law 2020-061, to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held
on June 23, 2020, be read for a first, second, third and final reading and that the
Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place
the corporate seal thereunto.
Carried
13. Items of Public Interest
14. Adjournment
Resolution # 2020-315
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT the Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2020 be adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Carried