200824 Council MIN 1
MINUTES
Monday, August 24, 2020
4:30 PM
Electronic Meeting
ATTENDANCE: Mayor Molnar
Deputy Mayor Beres
Councillor Esseltine
Councillor Gilvesy
Councillor Luciani
Councillor Parker
Councillor Rosehart
Staff: Michelle Smibert, Town Clerk
Daniel Locke, Manager of Public Works
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
Gordon Hough, Director of Planning
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1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution # 2020-384
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Monday, August 24,
2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
4. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting
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5. Public Meetings
Resolution # 2020-385
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
THAT Council move into the Committee of Adjustment to hear applications for
Minor Variance at 4:32 p.m.
Carried
5.1 Application for Minor Variance A08-20 (David Vandermeersch)
The Director provided an overview of the application. Councillor Gilvesy
asked if a grading plan was a required condition and the Director noted it
that this condition is typical.
The applicant nor any other individual was in attendance to speak to this
application.
The Deputy Mayor said he owns commercial lands nearby and there
hasn't been any negative feedback on this application.
Resolution # 2020-386
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT the Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A08-20,
submitted by David Vandermeersch, for lands described as Part Lots 640
& 641, Plan 500, Parts 2, 4, & 5 of 41R-609 in the Town of Tillsonburg, as
it relates to:
1. Table 5.1.1.4– Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures -
Residential – Lot Coverage – to increase the maximum permitted lot
coverage for all accessory buildings and structures from 50 m2 (538.2
ft2) to 70 m2 (753.47 ft2);
2. Table 6.2 – Low Density Residential Type 1 Zone Provisions (R1) –
Interior Side Yard – to reduce the minimum required interior side yard
width from 1.2 m (3.9 ft) to 0.69 m (2.26 ft) to permit an addition to an
existing detached accessory structure.
Subject to a building permit for the proposed accessory building addition
being issued within one year of the date of the Committee's decision.
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Carried
Resolution # 2020-387
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT Council move out of the Committee of Adjustment and move back
into regular Council session at 4:40 p.m.
Carried
5.2 Application for Zone Change ZN 7-20-08 (Mike Hutchinson Properties
Inc.)
The Director of Planning provided an overview of the application.
This subdivision was approved by the Town and the County in December
of 2020. The holding symbol was used to address the technical servicing
provisions. Staff are satisfied that the holding symbol can now be
removed. This also provides an opportunity to address the interior side
yard width for street fronting townhouse dwellings.
Councillor Esseltine asked about the reduction of the interior side yard
noting that it is a large reduction and asked if that has been done
previously. The Director noted that the setback is appropriate in this case.
Agent Mr. Hayhoe noted the reduction of the side yard has been done in
other areas in the Town. He noted his support for the staff report and
recommendation.
Lyndsay Chen, a registered participant, noted she didn't have any
comments to make to the application.
Resolution # 2020-388
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres
THAT Council approve the zone change application, File No. ZN 7-20-08,
as submitted by Mike Hutchinson Properties Inc., for lands described as
Part Lot 72, Lot 72A, Plan 500, in the Town of Tillsonburg, to rezone the
subject lands to provide for a reduced interior side yard width for street
fronting townhouse dwellings and to remove the Holding Provision from
properties within the Northcrest Estates draft plan of subdivision.
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Carried
6. Planning
6.1 CP 2020-214 Temporary Use By-Law for Restaurant Patios
Council asked about the dates of the patios being allowed to be open and
noted that the planner's report and by-law seem to have different dates.
The Clerk noted that she would speak with the Senior Planner and will
provide information to the Council.
Resolution # 2020-389
Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
THAT a By-Law to implement a temporary use by-law to exempt outdoor
patios within the Town of Tillsonburg from the provisions of Town of
Tillsonburg Zoning By-Law No. 3295, to December 31, 2021, be brought
forward for Council's consideration.
Carried
7. New Business
8. Motions/Notice of Motions
9. By-Laws
9.1 By-Law 2020-083, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-20-08)
9.2 By-Law 2020-084, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-19-07)
9.3 By-Law 2020-085, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-19-14)
9.4 By-Law 2020-086, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-20-07)
9.5 By-Law 2020-087, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (Temporary Patios)
9.6 By-Law 2020-088, to amend Schedule A of By-Law 2020-019
Resolution # 2020-390
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
THAT By-Law 2020-083, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-20-08);
and
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By-Law 2020-084, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-19-07); and
By-Law 2020-085, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-19-14); and
By-Law 2020-086, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-20-07); and
By-Law 2020-087, to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (Temporary Patios);
and
By-Law 2020-088, to amend Schedule A of By-Law 2020-019, 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
10. Confirm Proceedings By-law
Resolution # 2020-391
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT By-Law 2020-082, to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held
on August 24, 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
11. Items of Public Interest
12. Adjournment
Resolution # 2020-392
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT the Council Meeting of Monday, August 24, 2020 be adjourned at 4:49
p.m.
Carried