Township of Southgate
Committee of Adjustment ;Agenda

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Electronic Participation

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Confirmation of Agenda

• Be it resolved that the Committee confirm the agenda as presented.

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Adoption of Minutes

• Be it resolved that the Committee approve the minutes from the August 28, 2023 Committee of Adjustment meeting as presented. 

5.

Hearing

5.1

B7-23 - Solomon Martin (Tubegate), Con 2 SWTSR Pt Lot 198 to Pt Lot 200, Geographic Township of Proton

5.1.1

Application and Notice of Public Hearing

5.1.2

Comments Received from Agencies and the Public

5.1.3

Applicant or Agent

5.1.4

Committee Member Questions

5.1.5

Comments and Planning Report

5.1.6

Members of the Public to Speak

5.1.7

Further Questions from the Committee

5.1.8

Approval or Refusal

• Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment receive Staff Report PL2023-043 for information; and

  That the Township of Southgate Committee of Adjustment hereby grants provisional approval to Consent Application B7-23 (Tubegate Inc.) for a lot addition subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the owner provide a property tax certificate or, correspondence from Township Financial Services, indicating that all property taxes have been paid up-to-date with respect to the property that is subject to this Decision;

  2. That a Reference Plan (survey that is registered) be completed and a digital copy (pdf) and a hard copy be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, or an exemption from the Reference Plan be received from the Registrar. A draft copy of the reference plan shall be provided to the Secretary-Treasurer for review and approval prior to registration of the survey;

  3. That pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act the ‘Certificate of Consent’ be affixed to the deed within two years of the giving of the Notice of Decision. (Note: Section 53(43) of the Planning Act requires that the transaction approved by this consent must be carried out within two years of the issuance of the certificate (i.e., Stamping of the deed));

  4. That the application is for a lot addition only; and, that the lands to be severed being Part Lots 198 to 200 Range 2 West as shown on the attached Schedule ‘A’ be merged under the same ownership as the abutting lands Part Lots 198 to 200 Range 2 West [Tubegate Inc.], and that Subsection (3) or (5) of Section 50 of the Planning Act, apply to any subsequent conveyance. The lawyer shall provide an undertaking to consolidate the pins for the property parcels upon registration of the consent(s);

  5. That the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment provide written confirmation that a minor variance is in force and effect recognizing the undersized nature of the lands and any other deficiencies;

  6. That road widening, as determined by the Township Manager of Public Works, be provided to the Township of Southgate on the retained and severed portions, at no cost to the Township and to the satisfaction of the Township Manager of Public Works.

5.2

B9-23 - Menno and Catherine Sherk (Grey 9 Enterprises), Con 12 Pt Lots 28 and 29, Geographic Township of Proton

5.2.1

Application and Notice of Public Hearing

5.2.2

Comments Received from Agencies and the Public

5.2.3

Applicant or Agent

5.2.4

Committee Member Questions

5.2.5

Comments and Planning Report

5.2.6

Members of the Public to Speak

5.2.7

Further Questions from the Committee

5.2.8

Approval or Refusal

• Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment receive Staff Report PL2023-044 for information; and

  That the Township of Southgate Committee of Adjustment hereby grants provisional approval to Consent Application B9-23 (Grey 9 Enterprises Inc.) for a new lot subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the owner provide a property tax certificate or, correspondence from Township Financial Services, indicating that all property taxes have been paid up-to-date with respect to the property that is subject to this Decision;

  2. That a Reference Plan (survey that is registered) be completed and a digital copy (pdf) and a hard copy be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, or an exemption from the Reference Plan be received from the Registrar. A draft copy of the reference plan shall be provided to the Secretary-Treasurer for review and approval prior to registration of the survey;

  3. That pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act the ‘Certificate of Consent’ be affixed to the deed within two years of the giving of the Notice of Decision. (Note: Section 53(43) of the Planning Act requires that the transaction approved by this consent must be carried out within two years of the issuance of the certificate (i.e., Stamping of the deed)).

5.3

A4-23 - Edward Runyon-Lloyd and Victoria Lawrence Runyon, Con 22 Pt Lot 3, Geographic Township of Egremont

5.3.1

Application and Notice of Public Hearing

5.3.2

Comments Received from Agencies and the Public

5.3.3

Applicant or Agent

5.3.4

Committee Member Questions

5.3.5

Comments and Planning Report

5.3.6

Members of the Public to Speak

5.3.7

Further Questions from the Committee

5.3.8

Approval or Refusal

• Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment receive Staff Report PL2023-045 for information; and

  That the Township of Southgate Committee of Adjustment hereby approves Minor Variance Application A4-23 (Runyon) for the construction of a detached garage and subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the owner provide a property tax certificate or, correspondence from Township Financial Services, indicating that all property taxes have been paid up-to-date with respect to the property that is subject to this Decision;

  2. That this Decision applies only to the ‘proposed garage’ as indicated on Schedule ‘A’ attached to and forming part of this Decision. Any other variances that may appear on the Schedule that are not listed in the written decision are NOT authorized;

  3. That this Decision expires three years from the date of decision if building permits have not been issued for the development;

  4. That the owner prepare and submit prior to the issuance of a building permit, an erosion and sediment control plan (the ‘ESC Plan’), to the sole satisfaction and approval of the Township AND that said ESC Plan upon approval be installed prior to the issuance of a building permit and that said ESC Plan be maintained throughout the duration of any construction on the property.

6.

Adjournment

• Be it resolved that the Committee adjourn the meeting at [TIME].