Special Committee Meeting of Council Minutes

Monday, June 21, 2021 at 5:15 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Electronic Participation via Zoom

Members Present:

• Councillor Tanya Vrebosch,
• Councillor Brousseau,
• Councillor Bill Vrebosch,
• Councillor King,
• Councillor Robertson,
• Councillor Bain,
• Councillor Mendicino,
• Councillor Tignanelli,
• and Councillor Maroosis

Members Absent:

• Mayor Al McDonald
• and Councillor Mayne

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1.

Community Services Committee

1.

Public Meetings under the Planning Act

1.

CS-2021-07:  Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Rebecca MacDonald on behalf of Carol Laforge-Toupin - 879 Cassells Street

Councillor Brousseau explained the purpose of the Rezoning Application.

The City Clerk advised that notice of the meeting was given by prepaid first class mail on the 27th day of May, 2021 to all owners of property within 120 metres of the subject property and by the posting of a placard on the subject property.

Peter Carello explained the purpose of the rezoning application.

Councillor Brousseau asked for public presentations in support of or objecting to the rezoning application.

No Presentations were made.

Direction:  Committee Report be brought forward to Council on June 29, 2021.  

2.

CS-2021-08:  Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 1558641 Ontario Inc. and 2797720 Ontario Inc. - 4319 Hwy 11N: 

Councillor Brousseau explained the purpose of the Rezoning Application.

The City Clerk advised that notice of the meeting was given by prepaid first class mail on the 27th day of May, 2021 to all owners of property within 120 metres of the subject property and by the posting of a placard on the subject property.

Peter Carello explained the purpose of the rezoning application.

Councillor Brousseau asked for public presentations in support of or objecting to the rezoning application.

Presentation:

Rick Miller, Agent for the Applicant

• This property currently operates as the White Fawn Motel and has been in operation since 1950.
• These types of motels are no longer used by the travelling public.
• Wish to transfer to efficiency units.
• No intention to change the build form.
• The owner has hired a licensed septic installer and they are currently working with the North Bay Mattawa Conservation authority to finalize the approvals.

Direction: Committee Report be brought forward to Council to Council on June 29, 2021.  

3.

CS-2021-11:  Zoning By-Law Amendment by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of Deborah and Glenn Turcotte - 155 Fourth Avenue East

• Councillor Bain declared a conflict on this item. (as I own a residential property within the circulated area.  )

Councillor Brousseau explained the purpose of the Rezoning Application.

The City Clerk advised that notice of the meeting was given by prepaid first class mail on the 27th day of May, 2021 to all owners of property within 120 metres of the subject property and by the posting of a placard on the subject property.

Peter Carello explained the purpose of the rezoning application.

Councillor Brousseau asked for public presentations in support of or objecting to the rezoning application.

Presentation:

Paul Goodridge, Agent for the Applicant

• Most of the requested Special Zone components are simply a function of an existing legal non-complying status on the property.
• All three units have their own unique entrances.
• There is a parking spot for each unit and a possible visitor parking spot at the front of the building.
• There is room for snow storage since the parking is at the rear of the building.  

Direction: Committee Report be brought forward to Council to Council on June 29, 2021.  

2.

Infrastructure and Operations Committee

No Items Addressed.

3.

General Government Committee

No Items Addressed.

Special Committee Meeting of Council adjourned at 5:51 p.m.