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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HELD IN THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 1024 HURLWOOD LANE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Chair Jane Dunlop Members Judith Cox Ian Crichton Ron Stevens Mark Taylor ABSENT: Members Mike Burkett Rob Ferguson STAFF: Deputy Clerk Sharon Goerke Chief Administrative Henry Sander Officer Director of Planning & Nancy Tuckett Development CALL TO ORDER Chair Dunlop called the meeting to order. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

“NIL” PUBLIC MEETINGS Public Information Meeting with respect to an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment – 4089 Digby Drive (see attached notes). MOTION PD011613-01: Moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member

Crichton that an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for 4089 Digby Drive be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT the Deputy Clerk be directed to prepare a Draft By-law for consideration of Council.

CARRIED

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January 16, 2013 Public Meeting with respect to an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment & Plan of Subdivision – 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent (see attached notes). MOTION PD011613-02: Moved by Member Stevens and seconded by Member Cox

that an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision for 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent be received as information.

CARRIED Public Meeting with respect to an Application for a Plan of Subdivision – 21 John Street (see attached notes). MOTION PD011613-03: Moved by Member Crichton and seconded by Member

Taylor that an Application for a Plan of Subdivision for 21 John Street be received as information.

CARRIED DELEGATIONS

“NIL” REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS (for information) Building Report for the Month of December 2012. By-law Enforcement Report for the Month of December 2012. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – Statement of Pound Services for the Month of December 2012. Planning Report No. P13-001, 01/08/13, with respect to an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment Z-12-07 – 4089 Digby Drive. Planning Report No. P13-002, 01/08/13, with respect to an Application for a Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Z-11-01 – 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent. Planning Report No. P13-003, 01/09/13, with respect to an Application for a Plan of Subdivision SV-T-1202 – 21 John Street.

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January 16, 2013 MOTION PD011613-04: Moved by Member Taylor and seconded by Member

Crichton that the following Reports from Officials be received as information: (a) Building Report for the month of December 2012; (b) By-law Enforcement Report for the month of

December 2012; (c) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals –

Statement of Pound Services for the month of December 2012;

(d) Planning Report No. P13-001, 01/08/13, with respect to an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment –

4089 Digby Drive; (e) Planning Report No. P13-002, 01/08/13, with respect

to an application for a Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment – 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent; and

(f) Planning Report No. P13-003, 01/09/13, with respect to an Application for a Plan of Subdivision – 21 John Street.

CARRIED REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS (for direction) Planning Report No. P13-004, 01/09/13, with respect to Proposed Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan. MOTION PD011613-05: Moved by Member Cox and seconded by Member Stevens

that Planning Report No. P13-004, dated January 9, 2013, with respect to Proposed Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan be received;

AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to provide to the Ministry of Infrastructure the comments contained in the report in response to the release of the document prior to February 8, 2013.

CARRIED

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January 16, 2013 Planning Report No. P13-005, 01/09/13, with respect to Locke Subdivision Parkland Exchange Relief. MOTION PD011613-06: Moved by Member Cox and seconded by Member Stevens

that Planning Report No. P13-005, dated January 9, 2013, with respect to Locke Subdivision Residual Parkland Exchange Relief be received;

AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to advise OMC Development Corporation that as a result of the parkland block exchange between the Birkeshire Woods Development and Locke Development a cash-in-lieu payment is not required for the residual amount of .10 acres.

CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (for information) Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment & Plan of Subdivision – 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent.

(a) Simcoe County District School Board - 12/31/12 (b) Kevin McLeod – 12/31/12 (c) County of Simcoe – 01/14/13

Doug & Patricia Gray, 12/31/12, with respect to an Application for a Plan of Subdivision - 21 John Street. MHBC Planning, 12/21/12, with respect to Locke Subdivision Parkland Exchange Relief. MOTION PD011613-07: Moved by Member Stevens and seconded by Member Cox

that the following correspondence be received as information: (a) Simcoe County District School Board, 12/021/12, with

respect to 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent; (b) Kevin McLeod, 12/31/12, with respect to 2627 & 2628

Grand Tamarack Crescent; (c) County of Simcoe, 01/14/13, with respect to 2627 &

2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent; (d) Doug & Patricia Gray, 12/21/12, with respect to 21 John

Street; and (e) MHBC Planning, 01/14/13, with respect to Locke

Subdivision Parkland Exchange Relief. CARRIED

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January 16, 2013 CORRESPONDENCE (for direction)

“NIL” UNLISTED ADDITIONS

“NIL” CONFIDENTIAL AGENDA Reports from Officials

“NIL” Correspondence

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ADJOURNMENT – 8:03 p.m. MOTION PD011613-08: Moved by Member Cox and seconded by Member Stevens

that this meeting be and it is hereby now adjourned. CARRIED Jane Dunlop Sharon R. Goerke Chair Deputy Clerk

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NOTES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 1024 HURLWOOD LANE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M._____________________________________________________ PRESENT: Chair Jane Dunlop Members Judith Cox Ian Crichton Ron Stevens Mark Taylor ABSENT: Members Mike Burkett Rob Ferguson STAFF: Deputy Clerk Sharon Goerke Chief Administrative Henry Sander Officer Director of Planning & Nancy Tuckett Development The Chair advised that there were three public meetings called with respect to proposed development within the municipality. Chair Dunlop advised that the intent of the information meeting is to provide a forum for feedback from the public in advance of any formal Public Meeting on the proposal. No formal decision will be given on this proposal at this time. If this proposal proceeds, a formal public meeting will be held in the future and notice will be given to the circulation area. The Chair advised that the format of the information meeting is as follows:

1. The Township Planner will generally explain the purpose and details of the application;

2. Next, the applicant will present any further relevant information; 3. Next, the public will be permitted to ask questions and express views on

the proposal and then the public portion of the meeting will be closed; and 4. Next, members of the Committee will be given an opportunity to ask

questions for clarification on the proposal.

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January 16, 2013 Chair Dunlop advised that at the conclusion of the meeting the applicant, and if required Township staff, will be given the opportunity to respond to the questions and comments received. The Chair also advised that if individuals wish further notification of this application, please record your name, address and telephone number on the appropriate list located at the rear of the Council Chambers. PUBLIC MEETING NO. 1 Chair Dunlop requested the Township Planner to explain the intent and purpose of the Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for 4089 Digby Drive. The Township Planner advised that the purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to amend Zoning By-law No. 2010-65 of the Township of Severn to rezone property described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, geographic Township of South Orillia, now in the Township of Severn, municipally known as 4089 Digby Drive, from the Residential One (R1) Zone to the Residential One Exception 22 Hold 20 (R1-22-H20) Zone. The proposed rezoning is a condition of a provisional approval under Consent Applications B-05/06/07/08-09. The effect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law is to recognize Minimum Lot Frontage of 30 m and Minimum Lot Area of 2000 sq. m. for the four proposed severed and the retained lot, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a Minimum Lot Frontage of 60 m and a Minimum Lot Area of 4000 sq. m. for lots in the Residential One (R1) Zone on private services. Please be advised that the lands affected by this Application are also the subject of the following applications: Consent Applications B-05/06/07/08-09. The Planner advised that notice of this Information Meeting was given on December 20, 2012, and the following correspondence received: Planning Report No. P13-001, 10/09/13 Background

This application relates to property known municipally as 4089 Digby Drive (Appendix 1).

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In May of 2009, the owners of the subject property applied to the Committee of Adjustment under File No. B-05, B-06, B-07, B-08-09 to sever property known municipally as 4089 Digby Drive. The purpose of the severance was to create four new lots. As the proposal included the creation of more than one residential lot, the matter went before Council and was approved for consideration by the Committee of Adjustment. The original proposal was heard by the Committee of Adjustment on June 16, 2009 at which time it was deferred to allow the proponent to amend the application as the original proposal was not supported by the Ministry of Transportation.

The amended application was brought forward to the Committee on December 18, 2012 and was provisionally approved by the Committee of Adjustment. (refer to Decision - Appendix 2). The purpose of the severance was to create four new residential lots on an extension of Birkeshire Woods Lane. (refer to sketch – Appendix 3).

The property at 4089 Digby Drive is currently zoned Residential One (R1). The R1 Zone requires 60m frontage and 4,000 sq. m. area for lots on private services. The frontages and areas of the proposed severed and retained lots are as follows:

Lot Lot Frontage Lot Area

Retained 45.068 m 3,690 sq. m.

Lot 1 42.7 m 2,260 sq. m.

Lot 2 37.8 m 2,010 sq. m.

Lot 3 30.1 m 2,050 sq. m.

Lot 4 30.7 m 2,400 sq. m.

The lot frontages and areas are deficient according to the Township’s current Zoning By-law and as a result a condition of the provisional approval was that the owner rezones the property to Residential One Exception 22 Hold 20 (R1-22-H20) Zone.

Completion of the zoning amendment will satisfy one of the conditions of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment and will ensure that the subject properties are appropriately zoned to reflect their respective uses. The creation of the exception zone will recognize the reduced sizes and frontages of the lots (Minimum Lot Frontage of 30 m and Minimum Lot Area of 2,000 sq. m). The Hold provision (Hold 20) will be placed on the zoning in order that no development shall proceed on the subject properties until the Hold is removed on the Locke Subdivision.

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The owners are also required as a condition of the severance to obtain a hydrogeological report to confirm that the proposed lots can support wells and septic systems with no adverse effects on the general hydrogeology of the area. The owners have now completed this hydrogeological analysis (Wilson Associates, January 2013) and staff is currently arranging to have it peer reviewed.

Staff has no objection to this proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law subject to the comments received at the public meeting, from circulated agencies and departments, and subject to any further review that Planning Committee may dictate.

A draft of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is attached as Appendix 4.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact. All costs have been paid by the applicant.

Appendix “1”

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Appendix “2”

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Appendix “3”

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Appendix 4

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN BY-LAW NO. 2013-xx BEING A ZONING BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE USE OF LAND AND THE CHARACTER, LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES ON CERTAIN LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 1, CONCESSION 1, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ORILLIA, NOW IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN (4089 DIGBY DRIVE)

WHEREAS the matters hereinafter set out comply with the Official Plan in effect

for the Township of Severn;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Severn

deems it advisable to amend the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2010-65, as otherwise

amended, as they apply to those lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 1,

geographic Township of South Orillia, now in the Township of Severn, municipally

known as 4089 Digby Drive;

NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT Schedule "S-6" of Zoning By-law No. 2010-65, as otherwise amended, is

hereby amended by changing the Zone Classification on certain lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, geographic Township of South Orillia, from the Residential One (R1) Zone to the Residential One Exception 22 Hold 20 (R1-22-H20) Zone in accordance with Schedule "1" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law.

2. THAT Section 6.5.1 entitled “Exceptions to the Residential One (R1) Zone” of

Zoning By-law No. 2010-65, as otherwise amended, is hereby further amended by adding the following exception Zones to the end thereof:

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Exception

By-law Location Schedule Special Provisions

R1-22 2013-XX 4089 Digby Drive S-6 Lot Requirements: i) Minimum Lot Area –2000

square metres ii) Minimum Lot Frontage- 30 m

All other provisions of Section 6 of Zoning By-law No. 2010-65, as amended,

shall apply.

3. THAT Section 10.3 entitled “List of Holding Provisions” shall be amended by adding the following Holding Provision to the end of Table 10.1:

Zone Symbol

Holding Provision

Property/Legal Description

Schedule No.

By-law No.

Provisions By-law Removing “H”

R1-22 H20 Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, geographic Township of South Orillia 4089 Digby Drive

S-6 2013-XX

Hold removed on Locke Plan of Subdivision SV-T-0703

4. THAT Zoning By-law No. 2010-65, as otherwise amended, is hereby amended to

give effect to the foregoing, but Zoning By-law No. 2010-65, as otherwise amended, shall in all other respects remain in full force and effect save as same may be otherwise amended or herein dealt with.

5. THAT subject to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended,

this By-law shall come into force on the date it is passed by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Severn.

By-law read a first and second time this 7th day of February, 2013. By-law read a third time and finally passed this 7th day of February, 2013.

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January 16, 2013 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN _________________________________________ MAYOR _________________________________________ CLERK-TREASURER

SCHEDULE “1’

PART OF LOT 1, CONCESSION 1, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ORILLIA,

NOW IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN

Property to be rezoned from the Residential One (R1) Zone to the Residential One Exception 22 Hold 20 (R1-22-H20) Zone

This is Schedule ‘1’ to By-law No. 2013-xx Passed the day of xxxx, 2013

________________________________

MAYOR

________________________________ CLERK-TREASURER

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January 16, 2013 Chair Dunlop inquired if the applicant had any information to add to the application. Andrew Fyfe, Morgan Planning & Development, addressed the Committee on behalf of the Applicant and provided the following information:

- The proposed rezoning relates to the satisfaction of conditions of approval for Consents B 05 – 08/09 approved Dec 18, 2012.

- Relate to the existing Bramer home on Digby Drive and 4 new lots developed in conjunction with the Locke subdivision.

- New lots will front on a cul-de-sac which is an extension of Birkshire Lane. - Final consideration by C of A was deferred pending the subdivision agreement

for Locke. - The proposed lots met the zoning requirements when the applications were first

considered. - In the interim a new by-law came in which increased the minimum frontage and

lot area. - The adjacent subdivision has the same lot sizes and was recognized in the new

by-law with a special exception zone R1-22. - These consents weren’t as far advanced in the approval process. - Seeking to rezone them same as subdivision. - Central issue relates to water supply and sewage disposal. - Hydro-g analysis confirms that the 4 lots can be supported if 3 of them have

enhanced treatment to reduce nitrate loading. The situation is similar to what is required for the Locke subdivision.

Summary

- Within an existing settlement area. - Completion of development through infilling. - Policy environment allows for the creation of the proposed lots, provided

servicing is appropriately addressed. - The road system is complete with only the final coat of asphalt needed.

Chair Dunlop inquired if any persons present had either questions or comments on the application. Ronald Herrema, resident of 2035 Elana Drive, addressed the Committee and inquired who would be responsible for developing the lots and requested clarification on the drainage patterns from this development and if the current ditching can handle the increased runoff.

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January 16, 2013 Andrew Fyfe advised the following:

The properties are being developed in partnership between the applicant and Mr. Orsi. The front two lots will be built on by family of the applicant and the remaining lots will be developed as part of the Locke Subdivision.

The stormwater management study for the Locke Subdivision did not include these lots, but they have since been added as part of the drainage plan for the new development.

Chair Dunlop inquired if staff or the applicant had any further information. There were no further comments from staff or the applicant. As there were no further comments, the Chair closed the public meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Chair Dunlop inquired if members of the Committee had any questions or comments in the application. Member Taylor inquired if the lots would be developed with municipal services. Andrew Fyfe advised that the lots will be developed with individual wells and septic. Member Taylor requested clarification on the Bass Lake Woodlands Water System being so close and the lots not hooking into the municipal system. Andrew Fyfe advised that lots developed on private systems is preferred by the Ministry of Environment as there would be a reduced amount of water consumed. Municipal water systems tend to create a higher use of water volume. Member Stevens advised that there has been a problem in the past with capacity at the Bass Lake Woodlands Water System. (See Resolution No. PD011613-01)

PUBLIC MEETING NO. 2 Chair Dunlop requested the Township Planner to explain the intent and purpose of the Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision for 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent.

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January 16, 2013 The Planner advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to introduce a revised redevelopment proposal to the Public and the Planning and Development Committee, being application for subdivision on lands owned by 1522417 Ontario Limited described as Part of Blocks B & C, Registered Plan 1233, geographic Township of North Orillia, now in the Township of Severn, known municipally as 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent. The revisions to the proposal are as a result of input obtained during information and public meetings previously held in June of 2010 and March of 2011 and further discussions with County of Simcoe and Township of Severn staff. The revised proposal involves the creation of a subdivision having ten single family detached residences and one townhouse block containing five townhouse-style units, serviced by municipal water and sewer. Connection to the subdivision will be via Shadow Creek Road, Timberline Avenue and Grand Tamarack Crescent, which are existing municipal roads. The location of the development proposal is shown on a sketch on the front and reverse side of this notice. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would rezone the subject property from its current Residential One (R1) and Environmental Protection (EP) Zones to the Residential One (R1) Zone, the Residential Multiple One (RM1) Zone, the Open Space (OS) Zone and the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone. The proposed zoning would permit one dwelling per lot on Lots 1 through 10 and five townhouse units on Block 11. Blocks 12 and 13 would be rezoned to the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, and Block 14, which is a proposed walkway, would be rezoned to the Open Space (OS) Zone. The Planner advised that notice of this Application was given under the Planning Act on December 14, 2012, and the following correspondence has been received: Planning Report No. P13-002, 01/08/13 Background The Township of Severn is in receipt of a resubmission of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for the Grand Tamarack (Van Amelsvoort) plan of Subdivision for lands described as Part of Blocks B & C, Registered Plan 1233, geographic Township of North Orillia, now in the Township of Severn, known municipally as 2627 & 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent, in the West Shore Settlement Area in the Township of Severn. (Appendix “1”)

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January 16, 2013 A previous information meeting was held on the proposal on June 17, 2010. At that time the owners were proposing a subdivision consisting of single family detached residences and multi-unit townhouse style freehold units, for a total of 48 units. A subsequent public meeting was held for the revised plan consisting of 16 single family detached residences and 32 multi-residential townhouse style units, and the Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the property, on March 17, 2011. The revisions to the proposal are as a result of input obtained during information and public meetings previously held in June of 2010 and March of 2011 and further discussions with County of Simcoe and Township of Severn staff. The revised proposal involves the creation of a subdivision having ten single family detached residences and one townhouse block containing five townhouse-style units, serviced by municipal water and sewer services to be connected via Grand Tamarack Crescent. Connection to the subdivision will be via Shadow Creek Road, Timberline Avenue and Grand Tamarack Crescent, which are existing municipal roads. The Draft Plan of Subdivision is shown in Appendix “2”. The subject lands are currently zoned Residential One (R1) and Environmental Protection (EP) Zones and will be zoned to the Residential (R1) Zone, the Residential Multiple One (RM1) Zone, the Open Space (OS) Zone and the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone. The proposed zoning would permit one dwelling per lot on Lots 1 through 10 and five townhouse units on Block 11. Blocks 12 and 13 would be rezoned to the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, and Block 14, which is a proposed walkway, would be rezoned to the Open Space (OS) Zone. A draft schedule of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is shown in Appendix “3”. The Zoning amendment will also incorporate specific reference to minimum opening elevations (doors, window sills, finished floor) which will be based on the regional storm flood elevation in the approved floodplain study resulting in residential exceptions varying for each of the lots. Details for the requirement to prepare a geotechnical report may be included in the draft conditions of approval to address site conditions and particularly the high ground water table and specific details regarding building foundation construction. As per Section 51 and 34 of the Planning Act, a public meeting is now being held to consider the applications. To date written comments have been received from the Simcoe County District School Board and Township resident Mr. Kevin McLeod. The SCDSB has noted that they have no objection to the revised draft plan of subdivision and note the Board’s standard condition of approval be incorporated into the conditions of Draft Plan Approval. Resident Kevin McLeod opposes the rezoning amendment specifically for Lots 4 and 5 in the plan of Subdivision from the current Environmental Protection (EP) to Residential One (R1), as he is of the opinion that Lots 4 and 5 serve as a natural flood plain for the overflow of Shadow Creek.

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January 16, 2013 Upon receipt of further comments from Planning Committee and members of the public, a planning report with a recommendation and any requirements for Draft Plan approval will be prepared for a later Planning Committee meeting. The report will provide further details, address compliance to planning policies and provide responses to comments received at the public meeting. Financial Impact There is no financial impact with respect to this request at this time.

Appendix “1”

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Appendix “2”

Appendix “3”

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January 16, 2013 Simcoe County District School Board, 12/21/12

Thank you for circulating Notice of a Public Meeting for the above-noted revised draft plan and zoning by-law amendment of subdivision to this office. The revised draft plan of subdivision proposes a total of 10 residential lots for single family detached dwellings and 5 townhouse-style units on full municipal services in Westshore Settlement Area. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would rezone the subject property from its current Residential One (R1) and Environmental Protection (EP) Zones to the Residential One (R1) Zone, the Residential Multiple One (RM1) Zone, the Open Space (OS) Zone and the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone. Planning staff have no objection to this revised draft plan of subdivision. We request that the Board’s standard conditions, as indicated below, be included:

That the owner agrees to include in all offers of purchase and sale a statement which advises the prospective purchaser that the public schools on designated sites in the community are not guaranteed. Attendance at schools in the area yet to be constructed is also not guaranteed. Pupils may be accommodated in temporary facilities and/or be directed to schools outside the area.

That the owner agrees to include in all offers of purchase and sale a statement which advises the prospective purchaser that school busses will not enter cul-de-sacs and pick up points will generally be located on through streets convenient to the Board. Additional pickup points will not be located within the subdivision until major construction activity has been completed.

Students residing in this area of the municipality may attend Ardtrea/Cumberland Beach Public School and Orillia District Collegiate & Vocational Institute.

Kevin McLeod, 12/31/12 Please be advised that I am formally responding in writing to the proposed by-law amendment being considered by Severn Township by way of application for subdivision on lands owned by 1522417 Ontario Limited described as Part of Blocks B and C, Registered Plan 1233, geographic Township of North Orillia, now in the Township of Severn, known municipally as 2627 and 2628 Grand Tamarack Crescent. Specific to the application being made for rezoning, I wish to formally oppose the plan to rezone Lots 4 and 5 as proposed from the current Environmental Protection to Residential (R1).

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My property is Lot 12 and I have indicated verbally at a public meeting held at the Township Office, the Lots 4 and 5 served as a natural flood plain for overflow of Shadow Creek. Since the applicant backfilled the lands now proposed as Lots 4 and 5, significant water has not flooded the north side of my property, at various times of the year, when the natural creek could not adequately handle the water flow. By destroying the natural flood plain (Lots 4 and 5) by backfilling the land, which is designated as EP, I feel that it is in direct violation of the Ontario Drainage Act, as it has directly and negatively impacted the water flow on to my property, resulting in flooding and increased soil erosion. The proposed rezoning of the current lands adjacent to Lots 4 and 5 from R1 to EP simply is insufficient to address the negative impact of flooding and erosion of my property as this mirrors the current state of conditions. I respectfully submit that it was improper in the first instance to have permitted the destruction of the flood plain by permitting the EP land, referred to as Lots 4 and 5 in the rezoning proposal, to have been filled.

As a remedy, I do support the rezoning of the lands adjacent to Lots 4 and 5 from the current R1 to EP, as so proposed but demand the applicant remove the fill from the current EP lands marked as Lots 4 and 5 as indicated on the current proposed Plan of Subdivision.

County of Simcoe, 01/14/13

As discussed on the phone, the County received the NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision for the Bayou subdivision, Township files Z-10-04 and S-10-01. We have been reviewing the proposal and have a few comments.

As you are aware, the subject lands are intersected by Shadow Creek, a tributary of Lake Couchiching. The applicant has prepared a Floodplain Study and an Erosion Hazard Limit Analysis in support of this proposed residential subdivision, to address the natural hazards associated with the Creek. The Floodplain Study includes a Regional and 100 Year Floodline Plan which shows the limit of the floodplain and also provides the flood water elevations for each of the storm events. Several of the proposed lots and the one townhouse block will be subject to some degree of flooding during a regional storm event. In order to ensure that the residences constructed on these lots and blocks are adequately protected during a storm event of this magnitude, there are certain design considerations that must be taken into consideration. One of those design considerations is to

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January 16, 2013 require that the minimum opening elevations (lowest floor doors and windows, other openings in foundation) be above the regional storm flood elevation. The County is recommending that the zoning by-law amendment for these lands recognize the site specific minimum opening elevations that correspond with the regional storm flood elevation as identified in a Floodplain Study as approved by the Township.

In addition, the County is recommending that the developer complete a site geotechnical report to determine the seasonal high groundwater table elevation for the subject lands. This investigation will provide recommendations for building construction, including: a minimum vertical separation between the seasonal high groundwater table and the underside of foundation footings, basement floor elevations, placement of foundation drains, and other structural design elements.

For the technical reasons noted above, the County is recommending that the Township defer considering the zoning by-law amendment application until such time as all of the technical studies have been prepared to the satisfaction of the Township; and the proposed plan of subdivision, including conditions of draft approval, has been approved by the Township and the County. In this circumstance, any necessary site specific design elements identified through the plan of subdivision review process that are required due to flooding and/or groundwater related issues can be implemented through the zoning amendment process.

Please provide the County with a copy of the Notice of Decision with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application.

Chair Dunlop inquired if the applicant had any information to add to the application. Glenn Lucas, addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant and provided an overview of the proposed development and studies completed for this application (see Appendix “1”). Chair Dunlop inquired if any persons present had either questions or comments on the application. There were no comments from the public. Chair Dunlop inquired if staff or the applicant had any further information. There were no further comments from staff or the applicant.

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January 16, 2013 As there were no further comments, the Chair closed the public meeting at 7:26 p.m.

Chair Dunlop inquired if members of the Committee had any questions or comments in the application. Member Stevens inquired if the applicant had received the comments from the County of Simcoe and will the conditions be dealt with for this application. Glenn Lucas advised that the conditions for the County of Simcoe will be dealt with during the final technical design for this development which will identify the minimum grades and geotechnical requirements. Member Cox advised that the County is requesting the applicant to complete a site geotechnical report to determine the seasonal high groundwater table elevation for the lands. She also advised that the weather for this area has not been very wet for the last year and inquired how seasonal studies can be completed. Tim Collingwood addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant and advised that the geotechnical report will be addressed during the final design of this development. Test holes will be created with standing pipes and measured over a period of at least one year. Member Cox also advised that the community of Coldwater is on a flood plain and houses flood periodically and comments have been received from a local resident expressing concerns over Lots 4 and 5 in particular for future flooding. She also expressed concerns that if flooding occurs in the future, the municipality could be held liable. Tim Collingwood advised that he had received a copy of the comments from the neighbour with flooding concerns. Groundwater tables and elevations will be dealt with during the final design and be included as part of the draft conditions for a Subdivision Agreement. The Building Department will also be aware of the elevation requirements for the approval of Building Permit Applications. The studies have included the regional flood potential for these lots which will also be addressed during the final design. Member Cox advised that it should be made very clear to all potential buyers that there is a flood potential from the adjacent EP lands prior to purchase and expressed concerns that the elevations for the buildings could adversely affect the adjacent landowners. Glenn Lucas advised that all of these concerns will be addressed during the final design phase and also included in the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to ensure compliance with building requirements.

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January 16, 2013 Member Taylor advised that the comments from the neighbour indicate that there are already flooding concerns which have affected his property and inquired how these concerns will be addressed. Glenn Lucas advised that there has been a study completed to address any drainage concerns for this development. Tim Collingwood advised that the proposed development will not change any impact on the surrounding properties as studies have been completed to establish the development limits and the runoff will remain as it is today following the completion of this proposal. The Director of Planning & Development advised that the Environmental Protection Zone on this property is being expanded in order to protect the flood plain areas. Member Crichton inquired as to how the walking trail will be maintained. Glenn Lucas advised that the walking trail will be under the ownership of the municipality and it will be up to the Township as how this trail will be maintained.

(See Resolution No. PD011613-02) INFORMATION MEETING / PUBLIC MEETING NO. 3 Chair Dunlop requested the Township Planner to explain the intent and purpose of the Application for a Plan of Subdivision for 21 John Street. The Planner advised that the purpose of the Information Meeting and the Public Meeting is to introduce a redevelopment proposal, being an application for subdivision on lands owned by Victoria Meadows Townhomes Inc. described as Part of Lot 7, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 1721, geographic Township of Medonte, now in the Township of Severn, known municipally as 21 John Street. The proposed redevelopment would involve the creation of a subdivision having seven lots which would support single family detached residences serviced by municipal sewer and water. The lots will be in excess of 1200 sq. m. (0.3 acres) in size and will have a minimum 14.5 m. frontage on John Street. The lots comply with the zone regulations for the current Residential One (R1) Zoning of the property.

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January 16, 2013 The Planner advised that notice of this Application was given under the Planning Act on December 5, 2012, and the following correspondence has been received: Planning Report No. P13-003, 01/09/13 Background The Township of Severn is in receipt of a Draft Plan of Subdivision for lands described as Part of Lot 7, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 1721, geographic Township of Medonte, now in the Township of Severn, known municipally as 21 John Street in the settlement area of Coldwater. (Appendix “1”) The proposed redevelopment consists of a plan of subdivision having seven lots which would support single family detached residences serviced by municipal sewer and water. The lots will be in excess of 1200 sq.m. (0.3 acre) in size and will have a minimum 14.5 m frontage on John Street. The lots comply with the zone regulations for the current Residential One (R1) Zoning of the property. The Draft Plan of Subdivision is shown in Appendix “2”. An information meeting was held on the proposal on December 20, 2012. Comments received at the public information meeting include oral and written correspondence from Doug and Patricia Gray. They are concerned specifically with the loss of privacy due to the proposal, new construction noise and dust, loss of green space buffer, and drainage issues, particularly the pooling of water on their property which may be exacerbated by the proposed development. As per Section 51 and 34 of the Planning Act, a public meeting is now being held to consider the applications. Comments have been received from the following agencies to date as a result of a circulation completed by the County of Simce on October 18, 2012: Canada Post, CN, EastLink, Enbridge, Hydro One, Rogers and the Simcoe County District School Board. They have all indicated they have no objections to the application. Canada Post has further advised that there is currently a large community mailbox site on Brick Pond serving all of the customers so there are no conditions required regarding delivery of mail. The 7 new addresses will be assigned compartments in the existing equipment.

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January 16, 2013 EastLink (formerly Amtelecom) has a buried copper telephone distribution cable on the easterly side of John Street as well as above grade terminals. They have advised that provided that these facilities are not in conflict with the planned municipal road widening, grading or services they should be in a position to offer their subscribed service to residents as the lots develop. Enbridge has provided the following conditions to be considered in the subdivision agreement:

1) The developer is responsible for preparing a composite utility plan that allows for the safe installation of all utilities, including required separation between utilities.

2) Streets are to be constructed in accordance with composite utility plans previously submitted and approved by all utilities.

3) The developer shall grade all streets to final elevation prior to the installation of the gas lines and provide Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. with the necessary field survey information required for the installation of the gas lines.

Rogers has requested the following conditions prior to approval:

1) Prior to registration of the Plan of Subdivision, the Developer/Owner will, at its own cost, grant all necessary easements and maintenance agreements required by those CRTC-licensed telephone companies and broadcasting distribution companies intending to serve the Subdivision (collectively, the “Communications Service Providers”). Immediately following registration of the Plan of Subdivision, the Developer/Owner will cause these documents to be registered on title.

2) Prior to registration of the Plan of Subdivision, the Developer/Owner will, with consultation with the applicable utilities and Communication Service Providers, prepare an overall utility distribution plan that shows the locations of all utility infrastructure for the Subdivison as well as the timing

The SCDSB has noted that they have no objection to the draft plan of subdivision and note the Board’s standard condition of approval be incorporated into the conditions of Draft Plan Approval. Upon receipt of further comments from Planning Committee and members of the public, a planning report with a recommendation and any requirements for Draft Plan approval will be prepared for a later Planning Committee meeting. The report will provide further details, address compliance to planning policies and provide responses to comments received at the public meeting.

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January 16, 2013 Financial Impact There is no financial impact with respect to this request at this time.

Appendix “1”

Appendix “2”

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January 16, 2013 Doug & Patricia Gray, 12/21/12

I attended the public information meeting on December 20, 2012 and voiced some of my concerns about this development. But I thought that I should also send you my concerns in writing as well, prior to the January 16, 2013 public meeting. Specifically, I have the following concerns regarding the 21 John Street development: 1. Because of the elevation difference between this site and my property, we

will lose a significant amount of privacy once this site is fully developed, with 7 single detached family homes on it. This will most certainly have a negative impact on the “quiet enjoyment” of our yard.

One of the major reasons my wife and I moved from Orillia to Coldwater nine years ago was the small village “feeling” and the peace and quiet. Severn new homes, with potentially a significant number of children being added to the village population, will inevitably discourage seniors from settling in our neighbourhood in the future. In addition, we will now have a full summer and fall of noise and dust due to the new construction to deal with as well – for who knows how long over the next few years. Our plans for retiring in Coldwater have definitely be adversely affected.

2. The Green Space – the privacy that we currently enjoy with this “buffer area” abutting our property will likely be reduced still further. Who is responsible for maintaining this green space? Will more trees be added?

3. Drainage Issues – I have already spoken with the planner about this issue and e-mailed my concerns about this, but I deemed it necessary to inform the Township of my concerns as well. Our property is significantly lower in elevation that the 21 John Street site, resulting in a large part of our backyard being under water every spring.

Attached are a couple of photos of my backyard from last spring showing the pooling of water. If I recall, the previous summer was when the 21 John Street site was excavated and the services installed for the lots. Prior to this, we had some pooling of water in the back part of our yard near our rear storage garage, but it seemed to get worse after the work was done on the site – as evidenced by these photos. Development of these 7 lots will only worsen this problem if not addressed properly in the beginning. The drainage in the green space definitely needs improvement. It would be great if there was some sort of drainage pipe/weeping system installed as well to reduce the pooling of surface water which in turn attracts mosquitoes… and is thus a potential health hazard.

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January 16, 2013 And again, the quiet enjoyment of our back yard is negatively affected. Of all the adjoining properties on Brick Pond Road and Wyley Street, our home is by far the most affected by this development due to the lower elevation when compared to the other adjacent properties. We will likely have to incur a significant cost in the very near future of adding a substantial amount of topsoil and sod to our backyard in order to offset some of the drainage issues we are already faced with. In addition, we will also have to erect a fence for both privacy and security reasons – again a significant cost to us in order to protect/sustain the “quiet enjoyment” of our home and yard. Please consider our concerns as you monitor the development of the 21 John Street site.

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January 16, 2013 Chair Dunlop inquired if the applicant had any information to add to the application. Jamie Robinson, C.C. Tatham & Associates, addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant and provided an overview of the proposed development (see Appendix “2”). Chair Dunlop inquired if any persons present had either questions or comments on the application. Bev Goodison, addressed the Committee on behalf of the owner of 10 Wyley Street and inquired how the drainage from this development will be addressed. Jamie Robinson advised that a drainage plan had been completed for this development and a copy of it would be available at the Township Office if required. The drainage plan has identified that this development can use the present swale at the rear of the property with some improvements. Chair Dunlop inquired if staff or the applicant had any further information. There were no further comments from staff or the applicant. As there were no further comments, the Chair closed the public meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Chair Dunlop inquired if members of the Committee had any questions or comments in the application. Member Cox requested that the consultants meet with the adjacent property owner to provide information on this development. Jamie Robinson advised that they had met with the neighbour, provided a copy of the Drainage Plan and there has been no further contact to-date.

(See Resolution No. PD011613-03)