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, June 14, 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-7-2023, by Joseph & Diane Gallipeau of the Ward of South Elmsley, be approved as submitted which will rezone a portion of the property from Rural (RU) to Rural Special Exception (RU-X).

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-8-2023, by Michael & Melissa Robillard of the Ward of Bastard & South Burgess, be approved as submitted which will rezone a portion of the property to General Commercial (CG).

That Section 45 application A-9-2023 by James, Jessica & Sarah Wright, 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 considering the Shoreline Buffer Planting Plan; 2. There are no anticipated land use compatibility issues through the implementation of the conditions, and; 3. The water setback is considered to be maximized. 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 revised site plan and compliant with Zoning By-law 2005-6 where no approval has been granted; 2. That the owners adhere to the submitted Shoreline Buffer Planting Plan. The owners shall encourage the development of a shoreline naturalization buffer (no disturbance area) extending up to 15m back from the high water mark. A shoreline access path through this area is permitted; 3. That the existing vegetation along the south side lot line be maintained; 4. 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

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment acknowledges the correspondence received from the Lower Beverley Lake Park. Further that the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment directs staff to contact all campgrounds within the Township to determine how many campgrounds have existing cabins or cottages being used for year-round accommodation. Pending receipt of this information staff are to provide options at a future PACA meeting for consideration of permitting year round accommodation of cabins and cottages at tourist campgrounds. Further that while the noted research is conducted, the consideration and any enforcement of current accommodations at Lower Beverly Lake Park are to be put on hold.

Hutchings That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that the noticing period for Section 45 applications resulting from replacement of septic systems be reduced to 10 days in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that staff are to seek expressions of interest in adding 1 to 2 members of the public to PACA. The expressions of interest requests shall encourage members of the public seeking to join the committee to have a scientific, development and/or planning background. Expressions outside of these fields will also be considered. Remuneration may be based on the remuneration of Council members who sit on the Committee however a final decision on remuneration shall be made at Council. Expressions of interest shall be advertised in the newspapers, Township newsletter, website and through social media for a minimum of 20 days. The expressions of interest shall be brought to a future PACA meeting for consideration.

Hutchings That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that Site Plan Control requirements for waterfront residential properties of under 10 units be put on hold until the regulation from the MMAH on prescribed area is implemented. Further that once the regulation is in place, active files that pre-dated the regulation shall not be required to go through site plan control if one of more of the following applies: • A building permit application was submitted and deemed complete (not issued) for the proposed development prior to the regulation and where no further planning approvals were identified; • A Section 45 or 34 approval under the Planning Act was received for the proposed development after November 28, 2022 and prior to the regulation; • A consent was draft approved after November 28, 2022, prior to the regulation, and included a requirement for a development agreement to be registered on title which included conditions for good waterfront management practices.

Hutchings 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 wait to provide comments on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement until changes are made to the proposed document in regards to agricultural severances, provided the comments are provided prior to the August deadline.

Chair Delaney declared the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment Meeting adjourned at 3:19p.m.

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that the noticing period for Section 45 applications resulting from replacement of septic systems be reduced to 10 days in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.

That the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment recommend to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes that Site Plan Control requirements for waterfront residential properties of under 10 units be put on hold until the regulation from the MMAH on prescribed area is implemented. Further that once the regulation is in place, active files that pre-dated the regulation shall not be required to go through site plan control if one of more of the following applies: • A building permit application was submitted and deemed complete (not issued) for the proposed development prior to the regulation and where no further planning approvals were identified; • A Section 45 or 34 approval under the Planning Act was received for the proposed development after November 28, 2022 and prior to the regulation; • A consent was draft approved after November 28, 2022, prior to the regulation, and included a requirement for a development agreement to be registered on title which included conditions for good waterfront management practices.

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 wait to provide comments on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement until changes are made to the proposed document in regards to agricultural severances, provided the comments are provided prior to the August deadline.

9 Chair Delaney declared the Planning Advisory & Committee of Adjustment Meeting adjourned at 3:19p.m.