Planning Council - Minutes Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Those in attendance were: Members of Council Deputy Mayor Watson Councillor Cairns Councillor Eiter Councillor Jorgensen Councillor Kelly Councillor Lorenz Councillor Pilger Regrets Mayor Donaldson Councillor Colhoun Staff S. Lucas K. Thibeault K. Kirton J. Montreuil J. Loney A. Jones Director of Development Services Director of Legislative Services / Clerk Manager of Planning Services Deputy Clerk / Committee Coordinator Manager of Economic Development Chief Building Official A Closed Session Staff in Closed Session included the Director of Development Services, Director of Legislative Services / Clerk, Manager of Planning Services, and Deputy Clerk / Committee Coordinator. Moved by Councillor Jorgensen Seconded by Councillor Lorenz #127 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider: (X) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board pursuant to Clause 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 C.25 Moved by Councillor Cairns, seconded by Councillor Kelly, Council reconvened in Open Session at 4:51 p.m.
B Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Cairns Seconded by Councillor Kelly #128 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council agenda as presented on June 27, 2017 be approved as circulated. C D Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Public Meetings 1. ZA 15-2017 (Raven - Turtle Lake) Report No. DEV 2017-69 The Manager of Planning Services provided a review of the application. Comments were received from the Building, Emergency Management Departments, Septic Inspector and District of Muskoka. Councillor Pilger joined the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Three (3) letters of opposition were submitted citing concerns surrounding legal access/private access off Turtle Lake Road, sewage system compliance, and environmental impacts surrounding the transportation of building materials via water access. One (1) letter of support was received. David McElroy, neighboring property owner, provided comments regarding his letter of opposition, specifically the non-compliance of setbacks, opposition to the encroachment into the setback abutting private lands, and questioned the potential of building without trespassing on Turtle Lake Road. Kim Fallah on behalf of Frank Gabrielli representing the South Turtle Lake Road Association provided comments on the submitted letter of opposition specifically regarding the no right of access to use the road, and concerns surrounding the Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) on the Loon Lake Wetland Conservation Reserve. Ms. Fallah noted that Mr. Gabrielli would like to be notified of the outcome of any decision. Council requested and received information surrounding the Ontario Building Code regulations, property access, and existing development on neighbouring properties. Council requested comments from the South Turtle Lake Road Association on how road access is granted to the area residents. David McElroy clarified the determination and access approval process, including a fee for use.
Staff recommended deferral to review the amended Application, to recirculate and to report back to Council. 2. ZA 18-2017 (Valaitis - Morrison Lake Rd) Report No. DEV 2017-70 The Manager of Planning Services provided a review of the application. Comments were received from the Building Department, Septic Inspector and the District Municipality of Muskoka. Council engaged in a discussion on the zoning history and current Official Plan designation of this property. Staff recommended approval of the application. 3. SRC 11-2016 12-2016 (Dobo Oldham - Severn River) Report No. DEV 2017-71 There were no comments from the applicant, members of the public or Council. E F G H Deputations Minor Amendment Resolutions Unfinished Business New Business 1. RE 01-2016 (Angot - South Morrison Lake) Report No. DEV 2017-72 The Director of Development Services provided a review of the report and recommended Council endorse the acquisition as outlined within. Council requested and received information regarding the Town's Public Notice circulation process and the frontage and development potential of the property. Moved by Councillor Eiter Seconded by Councillor Kelly #129 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council consider the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated May 30, 2017 from Lawrence and Donna Angot for the subject lot, designated as Block A on Plan M-336.
AND FINALLY THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase of Sale in connection thereto. 1. Tourism Marketing and Visitor Information Services Agreement - Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce Report No. DEV 2017-73 The Manager of Economic Development provided a review of the report and recommended Council enter into the Services agreement as identified within the report. Council requested and received information regarding a detailed report of activities that will form part of a schedule to the Agreement and subsequently included in an annual workplan which will be worked in the Town's annual budget process. Council requested and received confirmation on the inclusion of an early termination clause and examples of town funded initiatives that will form part of the Agreement. Council commended staff and the Chamber on their efforts. Sandy Lockhart, Executive Director of the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce updated Council on the Chamber's success in assisting visitors using the Gravenhurst Information Services. Moved by Councillor Kelly Seconded by Councillor Cairns #130 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Gravenhurst enter into a Tourism Marketing and Visitor Information Services Agreement with the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce; AND THAT the Agreement be in a form and content satisfactory to the Director of Development Services and the Chief Administrative Officer; AND FINALLY THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement with the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce. 2. Sign By-law Report No. DEV- 2017-74 The Director of Development Services provided a review of the report and the proposed sign by-law.
Council requested and received clarification on how the proposed by-law would address the intent provisions of temporary signage, town banners, non-town events, special events and community boards. Council engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the illumination/animated/electronic sign, residential zoned billboards, menu board signs, legal non-compliance uses (grandfathering), District Roads sign approvals, municipal enforcement, Cottage Association signage, public input (special meeting), Ontario Building Code Regulations, CIP guidelines, creative advertising, emergency signage exemptions, addressing accessibility, the implementation period/costs and staffing implications surrounding the proposed by-law. Moved by Councillor Eiter, seconded by Councillor Jorgensen THAT the resolution be amended to remove 'illumination' with 'electronic' and 'excluding the Business Improvement Area' be added. Moved by Councillor Eiter Seconded by Councillor Jorgensen #131 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. DEV 2017-74 be received; AND THAT the purpose of the sign by-law is to improve the esthetic of the community, promote beautification and accessibility; AND THAT Council direct staff to include the following information Further definition for illumination signs, special event signs, and menu boards Permit illuminated electronic signs in certain locations, excluding the Business Improvement Area, with enhanced regulations Language regarding the purpose of Cottage Association signs Inclusion of accessibility references Remove clauses related to grandfathering Ban third-party advertising on residential properties AND THAT Council direct staff to engage in further public consultation including a public meeting with the proposed directed amendments; AND FINALLY THAT Council direct staff to bring back the final by-law for Council consideration after further public consultation.
I By-laws Moved by Councillor Kelly Seconded by Councillor Eiter #132 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be read a first time: Bill No. 79 Zoning (Raven Turtle Lake) Bill No. 80 Zoning (Valaitis Morrison Lake Rd) Bill No. 81 SRC (Dobo Oldham Severn River) Bill No. 82 RE (Angot South Morrison Lake) Bill No. 83 Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce Agreement Moved by Councillor Jorgensen, seconded by Council Cairns that Bill No. 79 Zoning (Raven - Turtle Lake) be deferred. Moved by Councillor Jorgensen Seconded by Councillor Lorenz #133 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be read a second time: Bill No. 79 Zoning (Raven Turtle Lake) DEFERRED Bill No. 80 Zoning (Valaitis Morrison Lake Rd) Bill No. 81 SRC (Dobo Oldham Severn River) Bill No. 82 RE (Angot South Morrison Lake) Bill No. 83 Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce Agreement Moved by Councillor Eiter Seconded by Councillor Cairns #134 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be read a third and final time and engrossed into the By-law Book: By-law No. 2017-79 Zoning (Valaitis Morrison Lake Rd) By-law No. 2017-80 SRC (Dobo Oldham Severn River) By-law No. 2017-81 RE (Angot South Morrison Lake) By-law No. 2017-82 Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce Agreement
J Adoption of Minutes 1. Planning Council Minutes - May 23, 2017 Moved by Councillor Kelly Seconded by Councillor Jorgensen #135 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Council meeting dated May 23, 2017 be approved as circulated. K L M Closed Session Report from Closed Session Confirming By-law Moved by Councillor Jorgensen Seconded by Councillor Cairns #136 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bill No. 84 to confirm the Council Meeting held on June 27, 2017 be passed and numbered By-law No. 2017-83. N Adjournment "Original Signed" "Original Signed" Clerk Mayor