Township of Southgate
Public Planning Meeting Agenda

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Holstein Council Chambers

1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Public Meeting 

 

2.1
Grey County OPA 26, Township OPA2-25 and ZBA C6-25 - Ridgeview Lumber, Con 13, Lot 18, Geographic Township of Proton, Township of Southgate

 

2.1.1
Background

 

The Proposal includes three applications under the Planning Act: an amendment to Grey County’s Official Plan, the Township of Southgate Official Plan, and the Township’s Zoning By-Law.
The Purpose of the proposed applications are to permit the expansion of an existing On-farm Diversified Use (lumber yard), including an outdoor storage area (total of 1805 m2) and proposed covered storage building (373 m2).

2.1.2
Application and Notice of Public Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.C6-25 and OPA2-25 Application_Redacted.pdf
2.County Official Plan Amendment Application Form_Redacted.pdf
3.C6-25 and OPA2-25 Cover Letter_Redacted.pdf
4.C6-25 and OPA2-25 Siteplan-2025 -01_Redacted.pdf
5.C6-25 and OPA2-25 Planning Report.pdf

Click here for the link to the application documents on the Grey County website.


Click here for the link to the application documents on the Township website.

2.1.3
Comments Received from Agencies and the Public

This item has attachments. 
1.C6-25 and OPA 2-25 Enbridge Gas Comments.pdf
2.C6-25 and OPA 2-25 Historic Saugeen Metis Comments.pdf
3.C6-25 and OPA 2-25 Public Works Comments_Redacted.pdf
4.C6-25 and OPA 2-25 Risk Managment Official Comments.pdf
5.C6-25 and OPA 2-25 SVCA Comments.pdf

2.1.4
Grey County Presentation for Proposed County Official Plan Amendment OPA 26, Cassondra Dillman, Intermediate Planner 

This item has attachments. 
1.County Presentation OPA 26_2025 Mar 26.pdf

2.1.5
Questions from Council

 

2.1.6
Applicant or Agent

 

2.1.7
Members of the Public to Speak

 

2.1.8
Further Questions from Council

 

2.2
C1-25 - Norman & Salome Martin (Dunside Inc.), Con 2 SWTSR Pt Lot 221, Pt Lot 222, Geographic Township of Proton, Township of Southgate

 

2.2.1
Background

 

The Purpose of the application is to relocate the area zoned Agriculture 1 Exception 446 (A1-446) on the subject lands permitting an On Farm Diversified Use and to change the requirements of the A1-446 zone as follows:
• Increase the floor area of the proposed shop from 250 square metres to 400 square metres (including the existing home industry on-site), and
• Decrease the outdoor storage from 670 square metres to 270 square metres
The Effect is to allow a 400 square metres metal works shop as an On Farm Diversified Use with 270 square metres maximum outdoor storage accessory to the existing agricultural use which includes a farm house and barn.

2.2.2
Application and Notice of Public Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.C1-25 Application_Redacted.pdf
2.C1-25 Drawing - Updated 2025-02-03.pdf
3.C1-25 Notice of Public Meeting.pdf

Click here for the link to the application documents on the Township website.

2.2.3
Comments Received from Agencies and the Public

This item has attachments. 
1.C1-25 County of Grey Comments.pdf
2.C1-25 Enbridge Gas Comments.pdf
3.C1-25 HSM Comments.pdf
4.C1-25 Risk Management Official Comments.pdf
5.C1-25 Public Works Comments_Redacted.pdf
6.C1-25 SVCA Comments.pdf

2.2.4
Questions from Council

 

2.2.5
Applicant or Agent

 

2.2.6
Members of the Public to Speak

 

2.2.7
Further Questions from Council

 

2.3
C2-25 - Israel Martin, Con 4 SWTSR Lot 239 to 240, Geographic Township of Proton, Township of Southgate

 

2.3.1
Background

 

The Purpose of the application is to change the requirements of the Agriculture 1 Exception 408 (A1-408) on the subject lands permitting an On Farm Diversified Use as follows:
• Change the use of the existing shop from metal works, welding, small equipment and parts manufacture and repair to woodworking.
• Increase the floor area of the proposed shop to +-717.75 square metres including lumber drying kilns, power room and shop.
• Remove the limit of a maximum 5 employees plus owner, and
• Increase outdoor storage from 395 square metres to +-563.5 square metres.
The Effect is to allow a +-717.75 square metres woodworking shop as an On Farm Diversified Use with +-563.5 square metres maximum outdoor storage accessory to the existing agricultural use which includes a farm house, barn, shed and skid steer room. The number of employees in the On Farm Diversified Use would not be limited in the zoning by-law.

2.3.2
Application and Notice of Public Meeting 

This item has attachments. 
1.C2-25 Application_Redacted.pdf
2.C2-25 Drawing 2025-01-31.pdf
3.C2-25 Notice of Public Meeting.pdf

Click here for the link to the application documents on the Township website.

2.3.3
Comments Received from Agencies and the Public 

This item has attachments. 
1.C2-25 County of Grey Comments.pdf
2.C2-25 Enbridge Gas Comments.pdf
3.C2-25 GRCA Comments.pdf
4.C2-25 Historic Saugeen Metis Comments.pdf
5.C2-25 Public Works Comments_Redacted.pdf
6.C2-25 Risk Management Official Comments.pdf
7.C2-25 SVCA Comments.pdf

2.3.4
Questions from Council

 

2.3.5
Applicant or Agent

 

2.3.6
Members of the Public to Speak

 

2.3.7
Further Questions from Council

 

2.4
C5-25 - Ian S Martin, Con 4 SWTSR Lot 217 Pt Lot 216 RP 16R11841 Part 1, Geographic Township of Proton, Township of Southgate

 

2.4.1
Background

 

The Purpose of the proposed rezoning is to permit an on farm diversified use (dry manufacturing – woodworking) on the subject lands within a proposed +-4252 square metre zoned area. The proposed workshop and skid steer power room would have a maximum combined area of +-625 square meters with +-300 square meters of outdoor storage. The on farm diversified use would be operated secondary to proposed farmhouse, shed and barn.
The Effect of proposed rezoning would be to permit an on farm diversified use (dry manufacturing – woodworking) shop and skid steer and outdoor storage associated with a proposed farm house, shed and barn.

2.4.2
Application and Notice of Public Meeting 

This item has attachments. 
1.C5-25 Application_Redacted.pdf
2.C5-25 Drawing.pdf
3.C5-25 Drawing - elevations.pdf
4.C5-25 Drawing - floor plan 2.pdf
5.C5-25 MDS II_Redacted.pdf
6.C5-25 Notice of Public Meeting - Final.pdf

Click here for the link to the application documents on the Township website.

2.4.3
Comments Received from Agencies and the Public 

This item has attachments. 
1.C5-25 County of Grey Comments.pdf
2.C5-25 Enbridge Gas Comments.pdf
3.C5-25 Historic Saugeen Metis Comments.pdf
4.C5-25 Public Works Comments_Redacted.pdf
5.C5-25 Risk Management Official Comments.pdf
6.C5-25 SVCA Comments.pdf

2.4.4
Questions from Council 

 

2.4.5
Applicant or Agent 

 

2.4.6
Members or the Public to Speak

 

2.4.7
Further Questions from Council

 

3.
Adjournment

 

  • The meeting adjourned at [TIME].

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