County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council Agenda of July 8, 2025 be approved; and That section 4.e of the County of Brant's procedural By-law be suspended to allow for the consideration of item 12.1 as it is not a matter under the Planning Act. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

That the minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of June 10, 2025 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA12-25-PB from The Angrish Group c/o Ruchika Angrish, Agent on behalf of owners Manuel and Deolinda Azevedo of 612 Burtch Road, proposing to amend the zoning from Agriculture (A) to Agricultural- 9 (A-9) to prohibit residential development on the retained agricultural lands and to permit a reduced setback to the existing agricultural buildings for the retained lot, accommodating the new lot configuration resulting from the severance, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be

That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA9-25-RC & Draft Plan of Subdivision Application PS1-25-RC from MHBC Planning, Agent on behalf of West River Developments Inc., owner of 73 West River Road, proposing to rezone the subject lands from R1-58 to a site specific RM1 zone with a proposed park zoned OS1, and further proposing a plan of subdivision consisting of 71 townhouse units, a public park, new private street network, and visitor parking, be received as information and any comments / submissions regarding this application be

That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA10-25-RC & Draft Plan of Subdivision Application PS2-25-RC from Arcadis Professional Services, Agent on behalf of Pinevest Homes Inc., owner of 71 Woodslee Avenue, proposing to rezone the subject lands from Light Industrial (M2) to a modified Residential Multiple Medium Density (RM2-XX) zone, and further proposing a plan of subdivision consisting of 288 residential units with a mix of housing typology and up to 35 affordable units, be received as information and any comments / submissions regarding this application be

That OPA3-25-BK be received as information and any comments / submissions regarding this application be

THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA29-24-LG from Matt Reniers & Associates, agent on behalf of Edward Horsfall, applicant/ owner of PART LOTS 11,12 & 13 W ELM STREET, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Paris, located at 24 Elm Street, County of Brant, BE APPROVED to rezone the subject lands from Special Policy Area, Residential Singles and Semis (s-R2) to Special Policy Area, Residential Singles and Semis with Site Specific provision 43 (s- R2-43) in order to: 1. Permit a residential addition on an existing lot of record with a 0 metre frontage, current access byway of Elm Lane. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 8 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 2. Permit a reduced street setback of 2.57 metre from Elm Lane, whereas 6.0 metre is required. 3. Recognize the existing interior side yard setback of 0.6 metre, whereas 1.2 metre is required. 4. Recognize the existing rear yard setback of 0.76 metre, whereas 6.0 metre is required. 5. Permit an addition greater than fifty percent of the ground floor area of the existing residential building within a Special Policy Area, subject to obtaining a permit from the GRCA which demonstrates that the new habitable floor space is constructed no lower than the existing habitable floor space and flood proofed to the existing floor and/or opening elevation where feasible. 6. All other provisions of the By-Law apply. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The application is in conformity with the general intent o

THAT application ZBA8-25-LK from Ava Barnett, of King and Benton on behalf of Steve Charest, Whispering Grand Farms Inc, owner of Concession 5, Parts of Sub Lot 2 and Sub Lot 3, West of the Grand River, in the geographic township of South Dumfries, located at 428 and 452 West River Road, proposing the extension of a Temporary Use Zoning By-Law on a portion of the lands from Agricultural (A) to Special Exception Temporary Zone (T-100) to permit two (2) dwelling units for a period of two (2) years, BE APPROVED AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows:  The proposed temporary use extension is in conformity with the policies of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and meets the general intent of the County of Brant Zoning By-Law 61-16, as amended, for the purpose of cultural heritage protection.  The proposed temporary use extension consistent with Section 34 and 39 of the Planning Act and Provincial Planning Statement (2024). Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Garneau No (1): Councillor Coleman

WHEREAS the reconstruction of Grand River Street North in downtown Paris is underway, and motorists are being encouraged to use the Paris West bypass as an alternate route, resulting in increased traffic volumes and congestion on Keg Lane at the intersection with Brant-Oxford Road; AND Whereas temporary traffic signals are currently being designed with anticipated installation and commissioning later in the summer; AND Whereas immediate relief is needed to facilitate safer and more efficient traffic movements from Keg Lane onto Brant-Oxford Road; AND Whereas Brant-Oxford Road is a shared boundary road with Oxford County; AND Whereas recommended modifications on Brant-Oxford Road must be approved by both municipalities; THEREFORE, be it resolved that Traffic By-law 182-05 be amended by implementing the following by-law traffic regulations: 1. Keg Lane at Brant-Oxford Road  Schedule B, Stop Signs – for northbound and southbound motorists on Brant-Oxford Road as it intersects with Keg Lane, in order to implement an all-way, stop control at this intersection. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT Report RPT-0278-25 be received as information; AND THAT Council approve the award of the contract for DEV-RFP-25-01, for the development of a Community Planning Permit System, to Dillon Consulting Limited for the total price of $252,848.00 (excluding HST). Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and S.239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (RPT-0170-25 - Pinehurst Road OLT Appeal - R. Welchman & B. Duxbury) Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 77-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs - Keg Lane and Brant-Oxford Road) 2. By-law Number 85-25 - 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 (24 Elm Street) 3. By-law Number 86-25 - 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 (428-452 West River Road) 4. By-law Number 87-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 77-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs - Keg Lane and Brant-Oxford Road) 2. By-law Number 85-25 - 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 (24 Elm Street) 3. By-law Number 86-25 - 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 (428-452 West River Road) 4. By-law Number 87-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 77-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs - Keg Lane and Brant-Oxford Road) 2. By-law Number 85-25 - 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 (24 Elm Street) 3. By-law Number 86-25 - 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 (428-452 West River Road) 4. By-law Number 87-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau