The Rideau Lakes Record

Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment

March 22, 2023

Who was there

Present (4): Jeff Banks, Joan Delaney, Sue Dunfield, 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 (9 motions)

8 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment adopt the Agenda as submitted.
Moved by Sue Dunfield, seconded by Jeff Banks
Carried
That this Committee approve the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment Minutes of Wednesday, March 8, 2023 as submitted.
Moved by Ron Pollard, seconded by Sue Dunfield
Carried
That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment acknowledge the letter received and delegation from Gwendilyn Lapp. And further recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that the request for full relief of the Zoning By-Law application fee at $1696 for an additional residential unit be waived.
Moved by Sue Dunfield, seconded by Ron Pollard
Defeated
That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment acknowledge the letter received and delegation from Donald Orr. And further accepts the interpretation of the Zoning By-Law provided by Donald Orr which permits the height of his accessory structure to be up to 10m on a Waterfront Residential lot of more than 1 hectare.
Moved by Jeff Banks, seconded by Sue Dunfield
Carried
That Section 45(1) application A-2-2023 by Sandy Beach at Otter Lake, of the Ward of Bastard & South Burgess, is approved as submitted for the following reasons provided the attached conditions are complied with: REASONS: 1. The proposal seeks to resolve a safety hazard, 2. There are no anticipated negative impacts to Cultural Heritage Landscapes considering the Shoreline Buffer Planting Plan, and; 3. The water setback has been maximized considering the existing physical constraints of the existing cabin. 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 all conditions implemented through SP-29-2015 remain in force and effect; 3. Existing vegetation within the 30m setback shall be generally maintained. The applicant shall encourage the development of a shoreline naturalization buffer (no disturbance area) extending 15m back from the high-water mark. A shoreline access path through this area is permitted; 4. That a building permit is applied for and issued for the 8.9sqm (96.0sqft) addition to the existing uncovered deck, if required; 5. That any stormwater runoff
Moved by Sue Dunfield, 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 the request for the road allowance closure RC-1-2023 by Robert White, proceed.
Moved by Ron Pollard, seconded by Sue Dunfield
Carried
That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment acknowledges the overview of the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Update - Survey #1 Results, Draft 1 (General Provisions) and the Proposed Site Specific Rezonings provided by Brittany Mulhern, Manager of Development Services. And further recommends to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that staff are directed to consider the survey responses when drafting the Zoning By-law. And further that staff are to incorporate direction on Draft 1 – General Provisions as provided by PACA. And further that staff are to consult with the private property owners associated to the site specific zoning changes.
Moved by Jeff Banks, seconded by Sue Dunfield
Carried
That the Planning Advisory Committee acknowledges the written and verbal report of Brittany Mulhern, Manager of Development Services, regarding matters provided for information purposes.
Moved by Ron Pollard, seconded by Sue Dunfield
Carried
Chairperson declared the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment Meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
Moved by Sue Dunfield, seconded by Ron Pollard
Carried

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