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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 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 George Bracken, seconded by Paula Banks
Carried
That this Committee approve the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Minutes of Wednesday, May 14, 2025 as submitted.
Moved by Ron Pollard, seconded by Jeff Banks
Carried
Hutchings 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-7-2025, by Robert MacMillan of the Ward of South Crosby, be approved which will rezone a portion of the subject property from Rural (RU) to General Commercial Special Exception subject to a holding provision (CG-X-h) to permit a building supply centre use, and to permit a 5.5m side yard setback for an existing building to be used with the building supply centre use where a 10m setback is required in the General Commercial (CG) zone. The purpose of the holding provision is to limit development on the rezoned lands until Site Plan Control is approved. The holding provision is to be lifted pending the completion/submission of: • Commercial Site Plan Control; • Any applicable study requested by the Township, Ministry of Transportation, and/or Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority which may include but not limited to: traffic impact study, stormwater management plan, illumination plan, etc.
Moved by Paula Banks, seconded by Deborah Anne
Carried
That Section 45 application A-13-2025 by John & Caulette McBride, 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 compatible with the neighbouring land uses; 2. There are no anticipated impacts to the surrounding properties, neighbourhood, and environment; 3. The proposal is considered appropriate use and development for this property. 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-17-2025; 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 George Bracken, seconded by Jeff Banks
Carried
That Section 45 application A-14-2025 by David & Ruth Martin, of the Ward of South Crosby, is approved as submitted for the following reasons provided the attached conditions are complied with: REASONS: 1. The proposal is compatible with the neighbouring land uses; 2. There are no anticipated impacts to the environment, surrounding properties, and neighbourhood; 3. The proposal is considered appropriate use and development for the property. 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 the owners maintain the existing vegetation between the dwelling and the wetland; 3) That the owners maintain all existing on-site drainage patterns with the exception of directing any stormwater runoff and snowmelt resulting from the new development away from the lake into areas of natural or artificial infiltration (i.e. French Drains); and 4) 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 Paula Banks
Carried
That Section 45 application A-25-2024 by Michael & Karen Mayne, of the Ward of North Crosby-Newboro, is approved as submitted for the following reasons provided the attached conditions are complied with: REASONS: 1. The proposal is compatible with the neighbouring land uses; 2. Through the implementation of the conditions there are no anticipated impacts to the environment, neighbouring uses, or neighbourhood; 3. The proposal is considered appropriate use and development for the property. 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-22-2025; 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 George Bracken, seconded by Ron Pollard
Carried
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 Deborah Anne, seconded by Jeff Banks
Carried
That the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment adopt the Agenda as submitted. Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment May 28, 2025 pg. 2
Moved by George Bracken, seconded by Paula 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-7-2025, by Robert MacMillan of the Ward of South Crosby, be approved which will rezone a portion of the subject property from Rural (RU) to General Commercial Special Exception subject to a holding provision (CG-X-h) to permit a building supply centre use, and to permit a 5.5m side yard setback for an existing building to be used with the building supply centre use where a 10m setback is required in the General Commercial (CG) zone. The purpose of the holding provision is to limit development on the rezoned lands until Site Plan Control is approved. The holding provision is to be lifted pending the completion/submission of: • Commercial Site Plan Control; • Any applicable study requested by the Township, Ministry of Transportation, and/or Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority which may include but not limited to: traffic impact study, stormwater management plan, illumination plan, etc.
Moved by Paula Banks, seconded by Deborah Anne Hutchings
Carried
That Section 45 application A-14-2025 by David & Ruth Martin, of the Ward of South Crosby, is approved as submitted for the following reasons provided the attached Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment May 28, 2025 pg. 6 conditions are complied with: REASONS: 1. The proposal is compatible with the neighbouring land uses; 2. There are no anticipated impacts to the environment, surrounding properties, and neighbourhood; 3. The proposal is considered appropriate use and development for the property. 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 the owners maintain the existing vegetation between the dwelling and the wetland; 3) That the owners maintain all existing on-site drainage patterns with the exception of directing any stormwater runoff and snowmelt resulting from the new development away from the lake into areas of natural or artificial infiltration (i.e. French Drains); and 4) 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 regulatio
Moved by Deborah Anne Hutchings, seconded by Paula Banks