MINUTES PLANNING & SUBDIVISIONS COMMITTEE JANUARY 23, 1986 Aubrey Glass - Chairman Pat Malone Nancy Pratt Katie McCann George Brodie - DELEGATIONS - Mr. Doug Swanson and his son Kirk attended the meeting concerning Severance Application #B/521/85/BR for Stanley Island in Lake Muskoka. The application is to sever one acre of the island containing a sleeping cabin which is located 15-20' from the water's edge. Mr. Swanson would like to leave the cabin vjhere it is and add to it to bring it up to cottage size. The retained is 5.5 acres with an existing cottage and cabins. He proposes a common filter bed on the two lots. Mr. Swanson stated that the cabin is in a good location now and to move it further back from the water would mean cutting a lot of trees and it would be much more visible. The Ministry of the Environment report on the severance is favourable provided each property has a separate septic system. SEE SEVERANCES. - CORRESPONDENCE - Building Inspector Randy Gardner reported on his site inspection of the Lockhart property in part of Lot 24, Concession 8, Draper Ward, in connection with their proposal to sever three lots for cottage purposes. He confirmed that their building location is approximately 20' above river level and 150-200' back from the water. THE SECRETARY WAS INSTRUCTED TO ADVISE THE LOCKHART'S THAT THE COMMITTEE WOULD NOT OBJECT TO SEVERANCE APPLICATIONS, PROVIDED EACH INDIVIDUAL LOT WOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THE WATER OVER THE STRIP OF LAND IN FRONT OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY o\1ned BY ORILLIA WATER, LIGHT & POWER COMMISSION, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER USUAL CONDITIONS APPLIED TO SEVERANCE APPLICATIONS. The agreement with the Bracebridge-Gravenhurst Animal Hospital was reviewed. A total of $3,188.50 was paid out in 1985. Revenue for fines imposed in Court for dogs was $1,050.00 for 1985. NONE REQUIRED. The report of the By-LaIN Officer for the year 1985 wi th comparison figures for the year 1984 "as distributed to the distributed to the Committee. NONE REQUIRED. JANUARY 23/86 PAGE 1
A letter I.das received from Wilfred Laurier Uni versi ty enclosing the application for the internship program for May to September 1986 work term. SECRETARY RUTH SMITH WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONFIRM OUR INTEREST IN HIRING STUDENTS FOR THIS SUMMER. A letter was received from the Ministry of the Environment, Noise Control Section, requesting that we include an interpretation of the "Minister'! of the Environment and the IIMinistryll of the Environment in our noise control by-lav.l. SEE ITEM NO. 927. - ACCOUNTS - KATIE McCANN--PATRICIA MALONE that the Following "Town of Bracebridge" 1985 Planning and By-La,] Accounts be approved for payment: Planning: $ 757.50 By-Law: $ 376.50 $1,134.00 TOTAL ACCOUNTS CARRIED NANCY PRATT--GEORGE BRODIE that the Following "Town of Bracebridge" 1986 Planning and By-Law Accounts be approved for payment: Planning: $ 209.10 By-Law: $ 40.20 $ )49.30 TOTAL ACCOUNTS CARRIED SEVERANCES: B/52l/85/BR Swanson - Stanley Island, Muskoka Ward To sever one acre containing a small sleeping cabin and retain 5.5 acres with a cottage and accessory buildings. The JANUARY 23/86 PAGE 2
B/13/86/BR REPEAT. Hogarth applicant proposes that the sleeping cabin be brought up to a cottage standard. The application is APPROVED, subject to a minor variance or by-law amendment for setback, compliance with Ministry of the Environment's conditions and the Standard Municipal Agreement - lot creation fee of $200.00 and taxes paid to date. - part of Lots 13, 14, Cone. 10, Muskoka Ward. The application is to sever 6.2 acres of vacant land fronting on Lake Muskoka and retain 140 acres with no water frontage. The proposed use of both properties is Seasonal Residential. The retained property has frontage on Ennis Bay Road. The application is APPROVED, subject to the Standard Municipal Agreement - lot creation fee of $200.00 and taxes paid to date. REZONINGS: Dan Allan requesting a change in zoning for part of Lot 3, Concession 1, former Township of Macaulay, now in the Bracebridge ldard from R-l to R-2 to permit a duplex. The property is located at the corner of Shier and Queen Streets and contains an existing dwelling with entrances off both streets for parking. SEE NE\oJ ITEM NO. 975. Carl and Jacqueline Jones requesting rezoning from Rural to Seasonal Residential of part of Lot 7, Concession 13, Muskoka Ward, fronting on the creek that runs into the Muskoka River. The property is an existing lot with 100' frontage and.5 acres. Access is gained by Hooey Lane from Beaumont Drive. SEE NEI-J ITEM NO. 976. REPEAT ITEMS: Item 11214: Camilli t tee of Adjustment Decisions A-1I86 - Ellen Amelis Nelson Part 24, BR-1288, Bracebridge Hard. JANUARY 23/86 PAGE 3
Decision: THAT application A-l/86 be approved as submitted, to permit a setback on the north side of 5.8 feet, and a setback on the south side of 1.5 feet. A-2/86 - Bert French & Son Ltd. Part 1, 35R-2402, Macaulay Ward. Decision: THAT application A-2/86 be approved as submitted, to permit the use of an existing lot with an area of 14,930 square feet. REPEAT. Item #927: Noise Control By-Law A Notice of Motion will be presented to Council that a by-law to control noise be passed under Section 138(1)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act. NOTICE OF MOTION Item #929: Morrison Agreement It was noted that the Morrison's did not proceed with their proposed temporary addition to the greenhouse and did not complete the agreement. File CLOSED. Item 11938: Landawn/Yellow Towers Rezoning The Ministry of Municipal Affairs forwarded copies of all letters they have received to date, expressing concern over the Official Plan Amendment for the Bracebridge Shopping Centre. Several request refer-oral to the Ontario Municipal Board and some are only letters of concern. There are fifteen (15) in total. By-Law #85-85 was passed on the 18th day of December, 1985, and we have received eight (8) letters of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. Application will be made to the Ontario Municipal Board for a hearing as soon as possible on this matter. REPEAT. Item 11945: f.p.c.f. Rezoning By-Law 1185-86 "as passed on appeals have been received. the Ontario Municipal Board possible. REPEAT. December 18th, 1985. Three Application will be made to for a hearing as soon as ftem 11959: John Jurgene; t Rezoning By-Law 1/85-80 was passed on November 20th, 1985. The final day for appeals was December 25th, 1985. No appeals ",Jere received and the Certificate was issued December 31st, 1985. CLOSED. JANUARY 23/86 PAGE 4
Item 11960: I"1i llerlsi gal Rezoning By-Law #85-81 was passed on November 20th, 1985. The final day for appeals was December 25th, 1985. No appeals were received and the Certificate was issued December 31st, 1985. CLOSED. Item #961: Nels Kennedy Rezoning By-Law 1185-84 was passed December 18th, 1985. The final day for appeals was January 22nd, 1986. No appeals were received and the Certificate CJas issued January 23rd, 1986. CLOSED. Item #962: Garnet Tremblay Rezoning By-Lac) 1186-2 was passed on January 8th, 1986. for appeals is February 12th, 1986. REPEAT. The final day Item #963: Mortson Estate Rezoning By-La;" 1/85-83 was passed on December 18th, 1985. The final day for appeals was January 22nd, 1986. No appeals were received and the Certificate was issued on January 23rd, 1986. CLOSED. item #964: Alvine Robinson Rezoning A public meeting has been set for February 19th, 1986. REPEAT. Ttem 11966: Norwood Theatres Site Plan Agreement The agreement has been signed and finalized and building is proceeding. CLOSED. Item #967: Peter Mueller Rezoning A public meeting is scheduled for February 5th, 1986. A recommendation Itdll be made to Council that a motion passed on December 18th, 1985, requesting modification to the Bracebridge Secondary Plan for part of Lot 45, RCP 531, be rescinded and reconsidered after the public meeting on February 5th, 1986. REPEAT. Item 11971: McKenzie Parking Agreement The cash-in-lieu of parking agreement with Jim McKenzie, 517484 Ontario Incorporated, has been completed. CLOSED. NEvi ITEMS: Item #975: Daniel Allan Rezoning A Notice of Motion will be presented to Council to proceed with a public meeting on the rezoning application for part of Lot 3, Concession 1, Bracebridge Ward, at the corner of Queen and Shier Streets from R-l to R-2 zoning to permit a duplex. NOTICE OF MOTION JANUARY 23/86 PAGE 5
Item 11976: Carl and Jacqueline Jones Rezoning A Notice of Motion will be presented to Council to proceed with a public meeting for part of Lot 7, Concession 13, Muskoka Ward, from Rural to Seasonal Residential, to permit the construction of a cottage. NOTICE OF MOTION. :-r.~.. ck.~.... JANUARY 23RD, 1986. JANUARY 23/86 PAGE 6