The Rideau Lakes Record

Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment

June 17, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Jeff Banks, Paula Banks, Dustin Bulloch, Sue Dunfield, Deborah Anne Hutchings, Ron Pollard

Absent (1): Arie Hoogenboom

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (15 motions)

12 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment adopt the Agenda as submitted.
Moved by Deborah Anne, seconded by Paula Banks
Carried
That this Committee approve the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Minutes of Wednesday, May 20, 2026 as submitted.
Moved by Ron Pollard, seconded by Dustin Bulloch
Carried
That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that Zoning By-Law Amendment application ZBA-5-2026, by 2243371 ONTARIO LTD of the Ward of South Crosby, be approved as submitted which will rezone a portion of the subject property from Rural (RU) to Waterfront Residential (RW). This will align the zoning on the severed lands with the purchaser’s abutting lot.
Moved by George Bracken, seconded by Jeff Banks
Carried
That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that Zoning By-Law Amendment application ZBA-6-2026, by Johannes & Wendy Brus of the Ward of South Crosby, be
Moved by Paula Banks, seconded by Jeff Banks
Deferred
Staff recommend that the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment further recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that the Zoning By-law Housekeeping updates and Site Specific update By-laws be approved as presented in the June 17, 2026 Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment report - Zoning By-law: Housekeeping Amendments.
Moved by Dustin Bulloch, seconded by Jeff Banks
Carried
That Section 45 application A-9-2026 by Christopher & Sarah Rolofs, of the Ward of North Crosby-Newboro, is approved as amended for the following reasons provided the attached conditions are complied with: Amendments: That the proposed 28.4sqm (305.5sqft) waterside deck remain uncovered. REASONS: 1. The proposal results in an appropriate development; 2. There are no anticipated impacts to the surrounding properties and neighbourhood. 3. There are no anticipated impacts to the lake through maintenance of the existing water setback. CONDITIONS: 1) That this approval is based on the following specifications and that any deviation from these specifications will require subsequent review and approval by the Township: a) The dimensions and location of the proposed structure(s) shall be consistent with the approval; b) All setbacks and development parameters shall be consistent with the details noted in the site plan and compliant with Zoning By-law 2023-50 where no approval has been granted; 2) That this approval is contingent on the owners entering into a site plan agreement with the Township through SP-11-2026; and 3) Future development not included in this approval will be subject to review and approval by the Township, Conservation Authority, and any other governing agency or regulations where applicable.
Moved by Deborah Anne, seconded by George Bracken
Carried
That Section 45 application A-10-2026 by Richard Cunliffe, of the Ward of South Elmsley, is approved as submitted for the following reasons provided the attached conditions are complied with: REASONS: 1. The proposal is considered appropriate; 2. There are no anticipated impacts to the surrounding properties and neighbourhood. 3. There are no anticipated impacts to the environment through the implementation of the conditions. CONDITIONS: 1) That this approval is based on the following specifications and that any deviation from these specifications will require subsequent review and approval by the Township: a) The dimensions and location of the proposed structure(s) shall be consistent with the approval; b) All setbacks and development parameters shall be consistent with the details noted in the site plan and compliant with Zoning By-law 2023-50 where no approval has been granted; 2) That this approval is contingent on the owners entering into a site plan agreement with the Township through SP-16-2026; and 3) Future development not included in this approval will be subject to review and approval by the Township, Conservation Authority, and any other governing agency or regulations where applicable.
Moved by Dustin Bulloch, seconded by Jeff Banks
Carried
That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that it be further recommended to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville that B-18-26 by Robert & Patricia Penic, of the Ward of North Crosby be approved as submitted, subject to the following conditions: 1) That the applicants confirm by way of survey that the abutting Township road (Golf Course Road) is 10m from centerline to the front lot line. If 10m is not established, conveyance to the Township of an amount equal to the deficiency shall be required. The lands to be transferred for road widening purposes shall be free and clear of any and all encumbrances. 2) That the owners apply for and obtain approval to rezone the severed lot from Tourist Commercial (CT) to Rural (RU); 3) That an electronic copy of the registered survey/plan for the new lot be submitted to the Township; 4) That the applicant supplies the Township with a 5% cash in lieu of parkland fee for the newly created lot. Contact the Township for a guide to complete this condition; and; 5) That the owners enter into a Development Agreement for the severed lot with the Township to be registered on title at the owners’ expense: a. To implement the mitigation measures of the submitted Environmental Impact Assessment.
Moved by Dustin Bulloch, seconded by Ron Pollard
Carried
Hutchings Whereas Rideau Lakes Council passed first and second reading of the Tourist Campground Licensing By-law in October 2024; AND WHEREAS staff later advised in the February 2026 Lower Beverley Lake Park Compliance Matters report that, if the by-law was adopted in its then-current form, the Township would be unable to issue a campground licence for Lower Beverley Lake Park for the 2026 operating season; AND WHEREAS the revised by-law contains significant changes from the version passed at first and second reading with no council input; THEREFORE be It Resolved That PACA defer consideration of the revised Tourist Campground Licensing By-law; AND FURTHER that staff bring back an updated report as soon as possible identifying what was removed, changed, narrowed, replaced, or added from the October 2024 version, and the reason for each significant change; AND FURTHER that the report identify whether each significant change was due to Lower Beverley Lake Park compliance concerns, planning or building concerns, legal advice, staff recommendation, Council member request, commercial campground owner or operator request, or another stakeholder request; AND FURTHER that the report explain how the revised by-law continues to address the original concerns regarding larger park model trailers, replacement of smaller tourist trailers, longer stays, year-round use, increased use of municipal services, and campground site intensification; AND FURTHER that once the updated report is prov
Moved by Paula Banks, seconded by Deborah Anne
Defeated
Township staff recommend that the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment receive the report regarding the revised Tourist Campground Licensing By-law; AND THAT the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment refer the draft Tourist Campground Licensing By-law to Committee of the Whole for consideration; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to include, as part of the Committee of the Whole report, a comparison of the October 2024 draft by-law and the revised draft by-law, including a summary of the rationale for the key changes.
Moved by Dustin Bulloch, seconded by George Bracken
Carried
Hutchings That the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment acknowledges the written and verbal report of Tom Fehr, Manager of Development Services, regarding matters provided for information purposes.
Moved by Ron Pollard, seconded by Deborah Anne
Carried
That the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment adopt the Agenda as submitted. Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment June 17, 2026 pg. 2
Moved by Deborah Anne Hutchings, seconded by Paula Banks
Carried
Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment June 17, 2026 pg. 3 That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that Zoning By-Law Amendment application ZBA-5-2026, by 2243371 ONTARIO LTD of the Ward of South Crosby, be approved as submitted which will rezone a portion of the subject property from Rural (RU) to Waterfront Residential (RW). This will align the zoning on the severed lands with the purchaser’s abutting lot.
Moved by George Bracken, seconded by Jeff Banks
Carried
Whereas Rideau Lakes Council passed first and second reading of the Tourist Campground Licensing By-law in October 2024; AND WHEREAS staff later advised in the February 2026 Lower Beverley Lake Park Compliance Matters report that, if the by-law was adopted in its then-current form, the Township would be unable to issue a campground licence for Lower Beverley Lake Park for the 2026 operating season; AND WHEREAS the revised by-law contains significant changes from the version passed at first and second reading with no council input; THEREFORE be It Resolved That PACA defer consideration of the revised Tourist Campground Licensing By-law; AND FURTHER that staff bring back an updated report as soon as possible identifying what was removed, changed, narrowed, replaced, or added from the October 2024 version, and the reason for each significant change; AND FURTHER that the report identify whether each significant change was due to Lower Beverley Lake Park compliance concerns, planning or building concerns, legal advice, staff recommendation, Council member request, commercial campground owner or operator request, or another stakeholder request; AND FURTHER that the report explain how the revised by-law continues to address the original concerns regarding larger park model trailers, replacement of smaller tourist trailers, longer stays, year-round use, increased use of municipal services, and campground site intensification; AND FURTHER that once the updated report is provided, staf
Moved by Paula Banks, seconded by Deborah Anne Hutchings
Defeated
That the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment acknowledges the written and verbal report of Tom Fehr, Manager of Development Services, regarding matters provided for information purposes.
Moved by Ron Pollard, seconded by Deborah Anne Hutchings
Carried

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