Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment adopt the Agenda as submitted.

That this Committee approve the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment Minutes of Wednesday, May 10, 2023 as submitted.

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-6-2023, by Elizabeth Yake & Brian Nash of the Ward of South Elmsley, be approved as amended. Amendments: The subject property is rezoned from Rural (RU) to Rural Special Exception (RU-X) to permit a second dwelling to operate in practice as an additional residential unit. The special exception shall also permit a maximum of 2 dwelling units. The Zoning By-law Amendment is subject to the following: 1. That prior to the passing of a by-law that the applicant enter into a Development Agreement for the subject property that will require, but not be limited to, the following conditions: a. That vegetation be retained along the front lot line in the vicinity of the dwellings with the exception of the entrance; b. That the additional residential unit shall be deemed ancillary to the primary dwelling and shall be a maximum of 60% of the size of the primary dwelling unit. Further that the existing well, septic system and driveway on the property be used to service both dwelling units; c. That the property entrance be a minimum width of 6m; d. That a minimum of 4 parking spaces be allocated (provided that 1 of the 2 required spaces may be in tandem) with a minimum size of 2.75m by 6m; e. That the parking area and driveway area be maintained with a stable surface such as concrete, asphalt or crushed stone; f. That a

That Section 45(2) application A-10-2023 by Janet MacLellan, Katherine Finner & Dara Lloyd, of the Ward of South Elmsley, is approved as submitted for the following reasons provided the attached conditions are complied with: REASONS: 1. There are no anticipated negative impacts to Cultural Heritage Landscapes with the submission of an enhanced Shoreline Buffer Planting Plan; 2. There are no anticipated impacts to the surrounding properties and neighbourhood. 3. There are no anticipated land use compatibility issues 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 2005-6 where no approval has been granted; 2. That the owners submit a revised Shoreline Buffer Planting Plan to the satisfaction of the Township showing an increase in plantings between the dwelling and the water body. It is recommended that the owners contact Rideau Valley Conservation Authority to learn more about the Shoreline Naturalization Program. The owners shall encourage the development of a shoreline naturalization buffer (no disturbance area) extending up to 15m back from the high water mark, wit

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-4-2023, by 2823869 Ontario Inc of the Ward of South Elmsley, be approved as submitted which will rezone the subject property from Rural (RU) and General Commercial (CG) to General Commercial Special Exception (CG-X) to permit Self Storage Facility, Dry Land Marina and Vehicle Storage as additional permitted uses. The Special Exception will also permit a reduction in parking spaces.

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment acknowledges the letter received from the Big Rideau Lake Association in regards to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law update. Further that staff are directed to revise the draft Zoning By-Law as follows: 1. Increase the minimum tourist campground site area for a park model trailer, recreational vehicle or travel trailer from 304m2 to 372m2; and 2. Reduce the site coverage and lot coverage of tourist campgrounds from 30% to 18%. Staff are additionally directed to provide information regarding campground licensing at a June PACA meeting for further discussion.

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that in regard to the pending consent applications for 14 lot additions for Trevor Strickland that the Township consent application fees be reduced by 50% provided the applications are submitted and circulated concurrently.

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that Erika McCulloch of 235 Pipers Bay Lane, pay a portion of the development charges fee, a total of $4500.00 is to be paid.

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment acknowledges the written and verbal report of Brittany Mulhern, Manager of Development Services, regarding matters provided for information purposes. Further that staff are directed to request that UCLG provide mapping to compare the proposed prime agricultural lands with designated provincially significant wetlands and aggregate resources.

That PACA recommends to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that Brett Cavanagh – CBO, Brett Moreland – D/CBO and Brittany Mulhern – Manager of Development Services, be appointed as By-Law Enforcement Officers for the purposes of enforcement under the Zoning By-Law

Acting Chair Hoogenboom declared the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.