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)
11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for November 12th, 2024, be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the County of Brant Council minutes of October 8, 2024 be approved.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA22-24-DN - from KVCP Inc. c/o Matt Reiners Agent, on behalf of owner Kelly Vandenberg, of 304 East River Road, to amend the existing Rural Residential-53 (RR-53) zoning to permit a minimum required street setback of 20 metres, where a minimum setback of 49.4 metres (along the north property line) and 75 metres (along the south property line) is required by current MDS standards, be received as information and any comments / submissions regarding this application be
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Referred
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA44-20-DN received from MHBC Planning Ltd. c/o E. Elliott Agent on behalf of, Losani Homes (Paris) Ltd. c/o D. Borrelli, Owner of lands legally described as of PLAN 2M-1956, BLOCK 98 & 99, Town of Paris, County of Brant proposing to modify the existing Mixed-Use Commercial (C5-1) & Residential Multiple Medium Density Site Specific-29 (RM2-29) zone as outlined in the Draft Amending By-Law, to establish a new Residential Multiple Medium Density Site Specific-34 (RM2-34) zone, in order to facilitate development of the subject lands, be APPROVED; AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The application promotes efficient, compact development and land use patterns within a settlement area, utilizing existing infrastructure contributing to a range of housing types, sizes, and tenure within close proximity to a mix of land uses, supporting the achievement of complete communities; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, November 12, 2024 b. The application conforms to the policies of the Official Plan (2023) and is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-Law 61-16, and; c. The application is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2024). Yes (6): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (4): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, and Councillor Peirce Absent (1): Councillor Chambers
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
THAT Temporary Use By-Law Amendment Application ZBA21-24-DN received from MHBC Planning, Agent on behalf of LIV Communities, Owner of lands legally described as CONCESSION 1 PART LOT 10, in the geographic former Township of Brantford, municipally known as 1024 REST ACRES ROAD County of Brant, proposing to amend the existing Temporary-98 (T-98) zoning to permit the extension of the temporary use for the purposes of a sales trailer up to three (3) additional years, be APPROVED; AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The application demonstrates consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement providing opportunity to establish a use on a temporary basis which in order to facilitate orderly development. b. The proposed temporary use satisfies the tests outlined in the Official Plan (2012) with respect to the passing of a Temporary Use By-law in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA10-24-DN received from Vallee Consulting c/o Scott Puillandre, Agent on behalf of Ethel Fintas, Applicant/ Owner of the subject lands as identified BURFORD CONCESSION 7 PART LOTS 4 AND 5 AND REGISTERED PLAN 2R5926 PART 2, in the geographic former Township of Burford, County of Brant proposing: 1. To amend the zoning on the entire 17 hectare (42 acre) parcel from Agricultural (A) to Suburban Residential (SR) to conform with the current Suburban Residential Official Plan (2012) Designation to facilitate a future severance application to create two (2) new residential lots, be APPROVED; and 2. To apply a Holding Provision (h) to approximately 16 hectare (39 acres), being the future retained lands to ensure orderly future development in recognition of the ongoing Burford Master Environmental Servicing Plan / Study, be APPROVED. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The application allows for limited development on private services while utilizing a holding provision (h) on the majority of the parcel to ensure orderly future development, in recognition of the ongoing Burford Master Environmental Servicing Plan / Study. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, November 12, 2024 b. The application conforms to the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-Law. c. The application is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the minutes from the October 28, 2024, Agricultural Advisory Committee be approved.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
Whereas the County of Brant Council approved A Simply Grand Plan, 2023 (“the OP”) as the new Official Plan for the County of Brant on May 30th, 2023, and the Ministerial Decision on the Plan was received on October 18th, 2024. That RPT 0477-24 be received as information to guide the implementation of the OP; That staff be directed to initiate an omnibus housekeeping amendment to the OP for presentation to Council in the first half of 2025; That staff be directed to commence the implementation of the OP through the development of a Community Planning Permit System; That staff create a new engagement framework to provide alternative measures for public notice and collecting feedback as it relates to development applications and return to Council for approval; That the list of comprehensive studies outlined in RPT-0477-24 and the preliminary study areas shown on Attachment 4 be endorsed as the next steps in the implementation of the County’s Growth Management Strategy and included an as Annex to the OP; And that staff be directed to formalize a detailed 10-year schedule and the capital budgetary needs for future comprehensive studies as part of the 2025 budget discussions.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 104-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Burford Concession 7). 2. By-law Number 107-24, being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-24 (45 Broadway Street East). 3. By-law Number 110-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Blocks 98 and 99). 4. By-law Number 114-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (1024 Rest Acres Road). 5. By-law Number 115-24, being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act. 6. By-law Number 116-24, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 104-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Burford Concession 7). 2. By-law Number 107-24, being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-24 (45 Broadway Street East). 3. By-law Number 110-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Blocks 98 and 99). 4. By-law Number 114-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (1024 Rest Acres Road). 5. By-law Number 115-24, being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act. 6. By-law Number 116-24, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following By-law be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 100-24, being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the County of Brant (Mitchell Municipal Drain).
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 104-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Burford Concession 7). 2. By-law Number 107-24, being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-24 (45 Broadway Street East). 3. By-law Number 110-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Blocks 98 and 99). 4. By-law Number 114-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (1024 Rest Acres Road). 5. By-law Number 115-24, being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act. 6. By-law Number 116-24, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine