The Brant County Record

County of Brant Council

March 10, 2026

Who was there

Present (10): David Bailey, John Bell, Robert Chambers, Brian Coleman, Steve Howes, Jennifer Kyle, John MacAlpine, David Miller, Lukas Oakley, John Peirce

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 (12 motions)

12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of March 10, 2026 be approved, as amended. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT the County of Brant Council Minutes of February 10, 2026 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OPA6-25-RC and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25-25-RC from MHBC Planning, Agent on behalf of West Quarre (Two) Inc. (Orlando Corporation), Owner of BRANTFORD CON 2 PT LOT 10 RP 2R4737 PT PARTS 1 AND 2 RP 2R8690 PARTS 1 TO 6, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Brantford, located at 982 & 986 Rest Acres Road. The OPA proposes to remove the Natural Heritage System designation on the lands, based on the reconfiguration and creation of compensation natural areas, to provide for General Employment and Prestige Employment designations. The Zoning By-Law Amendment proposes to re-zone a portion of the lands from Agricultural “A” to Prestige Industrial (M1-XX) and Light Industrial (M2-XX) to permit industrial and commercial uses. The Natural Heritage “NH” Zone will be modified to include the lands reconfigured in the natural area, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OPA5-25-RC and Plan of Subdivision Application PS3-25-RC from Stantec, Agent on behalf of Stone Edge Developments, Owner of PLAN 492 BLOCK 52 LOTS 8 TO 10 PART LOT 11 PART BLOCK B WASHINGTON ST W/S, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Paris, located at 69 Washington Street, proposing to create eight (8) lots for single and semi-detached dwelling units, as well as a park block, while the OPA proposes a reduction in minimum setbacks from natural heritage features, as supported by an Environmental Impact Study, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA14-25-LG from J.H Cohoon Engineering c/o Bob Phillips, and The Angrish Group c/o Ruchika Angrish, Agent and Applicant on behalf of BCT Solutions c/o Baljit Sandhu, Owner of GRANT AMOS HILL PT, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Brantford, located at 581 Paris Road, proposing to rezone the subject lands from Agriculture (A) to Light Industrial, Special Exception (M2-XX) to bring the subject lands into conformity with the General Employment Official Plan designation and facilitate future industrial development. The following uses are proposed in addition to the standard M2 uses:  Impound Yard  Home Improvement Centre  Nursery and Garden Centre  Medical Office  School, Commercial  Transport/ Truck Terminal County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA23-25-AV submitted by Ruchika Angrish of the Angrish Group on behalf of the owners, Richard and Margaret Malecki, for lands legally described as Part Lot 2, Range 2, West of Pleasant Ridge Road, in the Geographic Former Township of Brantford and municipally known as 399 Pleasant Ridge Road, County of Brant, proposing to amend the zoning of the retained lands from Agricultural (A) and Resource Extraction with Special Exception (EX-2) to Agricultural with Special Exception (A-9), to prohibit a dwelling unit as a permitted use, in order to satisfy a condition of the related Consent Application B28- 25-AV, conditionally approved in December 2025 for a surplus farm dwelling severance, BE APPROVED. AND THAT reasons for approval are as follows: a. The Application is consistent and maintains the intent of applicable policies permitting the severance of a surplus farm dwelling. b. The removal of the Resource Extraction with Special Exception (EX-2) zoning is appropriate as no mineral aggregate operation has been established on the lands, and the amendment does not introduce a sensitive land use or undermine long-term mineral aggregate resource protection objectives. c. The Application conforms to the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-Law. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 8 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 d. The Application is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Planning Statement (2024).
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA21-25-LK received from Brooke Burlock, Zelinka Priamo Ltd on behalf of Steve Little, 2498810 Ontario Inc, 214Carson Co, applicant/ owner of CON PT LOT 13 RP 2R822 PART 1, Brant, in the geographic former Township of Brantford, located at 169 and 197 Pottruff Road, proposing to rezone a portion of the subject lands as outlined in the Amending By- Law from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (M2-46) with site specific provisions that include additional permitted uses, an increased maximum building height, an increased maximum driveway width and a reduction in the minimum number of required parking spaces as outlined in this report and attached By-Law, be APPROVED. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: 1. The Application proposes compatible industrial uses implementing the current Prestige Employment Official Plan designation. 2. The Application will assist the Applicant in moving forward with a phased approach for the development of the subject lands. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 9 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3. The application as amended is consistent with the original submission and is not considered significant to warrant an additional public meeting. 4. The Application will utilize available municipal services in a feasible and timely manner through the Site Plan Approval process. 5. The Application is consistent with the policies of Provincial Policy Statement. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee Report and Minutes of February 10, 2026 be approved, including the following recommendations: 1. THAT nominations for the position of Chair be closed; AND THAT Member Sharp be declared Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. 2. THAT nominations for the position of Vice Chair be closed; AND THAT Member R. Miller be declared Vice Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. 3. THAT Kent Pottruff, Community Emergency Management Coordinator, be requested to come forward to the Agricultural Advisory Committee with an Emergency Preparedness Presentation. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT report RPT-0119-26 regarding the Community Planning Permit System be received as information; AND THAT the discussion and comments from Council be
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman
THAT the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 30-26 - Being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Paris Grand Subdivision). 2. By-law Number 31-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (399 Pleasant Ridge Road). 3. By-law Number 32-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (169 & 197 Pottruff Road). 4. By-law Number 33-26 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 30-26 - Being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Paris Grand Subdivision). 2. By-law Number 31-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (399 Pleasant Ridge Road). 3. By-law Number 32-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (169 & 197 Pottruff Road). 4. By-law Number 33-26 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 30-26 - Being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Paris Grand Subdivision). 2. By-law Number 31-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (399 Pleasant Ridge Road). 3. By-law Number 32-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (169 & 197 Pottruff Road). 4. By-law Number 33-26 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried

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