County of Brant Council
Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Time:

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers

7 Broadway Street West

Paris, ON

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1.

Attendance

2.

Land Acknowledgement

As we gather, we acknowledge that we meet on the lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, and the traditional territory of the Attiwanderonk. 

We remind ourselves that the County of Brant is situated on lands that are full of rich Indigenous history and home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people today; we recognize the significance of their contributions to the past, present, and future of this land.

As a County we have a shared responsibility for the stewardship of the land on which we live and work and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation calls to action. We commit to continue learning, reflecting on our past, and working in allyship.

3.

Approval of Agenda

Recommendation

THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda of April 14, 2026 be approved;

AND THAT section 4.e of the County of Brant Procedural By-law be suspended to allow for the consideration of matters not under the Planning Act, namely the following items:

• Item 17.7 - By-law Number 47-26 - Being a By-law to amend Schedules 14 & 15 of the County of Brant Parking By-law Number 04-19
• Item 17.8 - By-law Number 48-26 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule B and Schedule R)
• Item 17.9 - By-law Number 49-26 - Being a By-law to authorize the use of internet voting for the purposes of casting and counting votes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, including the advance vote

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interests

5.

Delegations / Petitions / Presentations

6.

Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings

6.1

County of Brant Council Minutes of March 10, 2026

7.

Business Arising from the Minutes

8.

Consent Items

8.1

Consent Items to be Approved

8.2

Consent Items to be Received

9.

Public Hearings Under the Planning Act to Receive Information from the Public

9.1

ZBA5-OP1-PS1-26-LG - Glen Morris Road East - L. Graham

Recommendation

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment Application, and Plan of Subdivision ZBA5-OPA1-PS1-26-LG from MHBC Planning, Agent on behalf of 2463925 Ontario Inc., Owner of lands legally described as SOUTH DUMFRIES CONCESSION 6 PART LOT 18 REFERENCE PLAN 2R8801 PART 2, proposes the following: 

• An Official Plan Amendment to expand the Glen Morris Settlement Area Boundary and change the Official Plan Designation from Agriculture to Village Community Lands and Parks and Open Space.
• A Zoning By-Law Amendment proposes to change the Zoning from Agriculture (A) to Residential Hamlets and Villages (RH) and establish site-specific provisions for two of the proposed lots, the stormwater management block is proposed to be rezoned to ‘Open Space (OS1).
• A Plan of Subdivision to subdivide the land into twenty-one (21) single detached lots on private services, a stormwater management block and extending Glen Morris Road West from East River Road to Glen Morris Road East.

be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be referred to staff for review.

9.2

ZBA6-PS2-26-LG - 126 Dundas Street East - L. Graham

Recommendation

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application, and Plan of Subdivision ZBA6-PS2-26-LG from Landwise, Agent on behalf of LIV (Paris) GP Inc. c/o LIV (Paris) LP o/a LIV Communities, Owner of 118, 126, 130, 132 Dundas St E, and 34 Paris Rd, proposes the following:

• Zoning By-Law Amendment to change the Zoning of the subject lands from General Commercial (C2) to Residential Multiple Medium Density (RM2-XX) and Residential Multiple High Density (RM3-XX) with special exceptions.
• A Plan of Subdivision application to facilitate a 318-unit residential condominium development, including a variety of townhouse unit types and a mixed-use development.

be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be referred to staff for review.

9.3

ZBA3-26-RC - 40 Curtis Avenue North - R. Cummins

Recommendation

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA3-26-RC from Zelinka Priamo Ltd, Agent on behalf of DCH Group Inc. c/o Jaime Cogger, Owner of 40 Curtis Avenue North, which proposes to re-zone the subject lands to a site-specific Heavy Industrial (M3-XX) Zone to permit a hydro-vac slurry processing facility, along with associated machinery, equipment, and operations necessary to support these activities and special provisions, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be referred to staff for review.

9.4

ZBA1-26-LK - 1254 Colborne Street East - L. Keen

Recommendation

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA1-26-LK from Zelinka Priamo Ltd, Agent on behalf of 214 Carson Co c/o Steve Little, Owner of 1254 Colborne St E, which proposes to rezone the subject lands from “General Commercial” (C2) to “Heavy Industrial” (M3-XX) subject to site-specific provisions including a reduced street setback, an increased driveway width, and a reduced parking ratio to facilitate the development of one industrial building, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be referred to staff for review.

9.5

ZBA2-26-RF - 8 Orth Drive - R. Flores

Recommendation

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA2-26-RF from Kayla DeLeye Development Planning, Agent on behalf of Andrew and Cheryl deHaan, Owners of 8 Orth Drive, which proposes to establish the following site-specific provisions to facilitate the construction of a detached accessory structure in the Residential Hamlets and Villages (RH) zone:

• a maximum lot coverage of 490.5 sq. m.
• a maximum height of 6.92 sq. m.

be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be referred to staff for review.

10.

Public Hearings Under the Planning Act to Consider Staff Recommendations

10.1

RPT-0139-26 - Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP) - B. Webb

Recommendation

THAT the Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP) be approved;

THAT the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives be given delegated authority to approve applications up to and including $5,000;

AND THAT the appropriate by-laws be prepared for signing by the Mayor and the Clerk.

10.2

ZBA24-25-RF - 14 Queen Street - R. Flores

Recommendation

THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA24-25-RF from G. Douglas Valle Limited c/o Scott Puillandre, Agent on behalf of Derek Fowler, Owner of lands legally described as PLAN 492 BLOCK 45 LOT M, in the former Town of Paris and municipally known as 14 Queen Street, County of Brant, proposing to re-zone the subject lands from Residential Singles and Semis (R2) to Residential Singles and Semis with site-specific zoning (R2-45) in order to establish a new residential lot having a minimum frontage of 8.0 m and a minimum area of 345 square metres, be APPROVED.

AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows:

1. The proposed minimum lot size and frontage will facilitate a new residential lot that represents compatible infill development and is consistent with the existing pattern of development;
2. Municipal water and wastewater services are available on the property, supporting the proposed lot standards for future development.
3. 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.
4. The application is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Planning Statement (2024).

10.3

RPT-0152-26 - Omnibus Official Plan Amendment (OPA3-B-25) - Home-Based Industry and Business Policies - B. Kortleve and E. Stanley

Recommendation

THAT Report RPT-0152-26, regarding updates to Phase 1 of the Omnibus Official Plan Amendment project, consisting of the home-based industry and business policies, be received as information;

AND THAT the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “B”, to amend the County of Brant Official Plan A Simply Grand Plan (2023) by adding new policies with respect to Home-Based Industry and Business, BE APPROVED.

10.4

RPT-0153-26 - Omnibus Official Plan Amendment (OPA3-C-25) - Cultural Heritage Policies - B. Kortleve and E. Stanley

Recommendation

THAT Report RPT-0153-26, regarding updates to Phase 1 of the Omnibus Official Plan Amendment project, consisting of the cultural heritage policy updates, be received as information;

AND THAT the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “C”, to amend the County of Brant Official Plan, A Simply Grand Plan (2023), by adding new policies with respect to Cultural Heritage, BE APPROVED.

10.5

RPT-0154-26 - Omnibus Official Plan Amendment (OPA3-D-25) - Agricultural System Policies - B. Kortleve and E. Stanley

Recommendation

THAT Report RPT-0154-26, regarding updated Phase 1 of the Omnibus Official Plan Amendment, consisting of the Agricultural System policy updates, be received as information;

AND THAT the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “C”, to amend the County of Brant Official Plan, A Simply Grand Plan (2023), by adding new policies with respect to the Agricultural System, BE APPROVED.

11.

Committee Reports

12.

Staff Reports

12.1

RPT-0159-26 - Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act – Overview of Legislative Changes - B. Kortleve and L. Brown

Recommendation

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has enacted Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Act, 2026, to expedite the delivery of housing and transportation through streamlined approvals and reduced regulatory barriers, including amendments to the Planning Act, 1990, the Building Code Act, 1992, and the Development Charges Act, 1997;

THEREFORE that Council receive RPT-0159-26 as information;

AND that Council direct County Staff to submit comments on the proposed legislative changes as further outlined in this report, by the comment deadline of May 14, 2026.

13.

Communications

14.

Resolutions

15.

Other Business

16.

In Camera

17.

By-laws

17.1

By-law Number 41-26 - Being a By-law to designate a Community Improvement Plan Area respecting the economic development and prosperity of the rural area of the County of Brant (RPCIP)

17.2

By-law Number 42-26 - Being a By-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the rural areas of the County of Brant

17.3

By-law Number 43-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (14 Queen Street)

17.4

By-law Number 44-26 - Being a By-law to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan of the County of Brant regarding home-based industry and home-based businesses (OPA3-B-25)

17.5

By-law Number 45-26 - Being a By-law to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan of the County of Brant regarding cultural heritage conservation policies (OPA3-C-25)

17.6

By-law Number 46-26 - Being a By-law to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan of the County of Brant regarding agricultural system policies, including surplus farm dwelling severances (OPA3-D-25)

17.7

By-law Number 47-26 - Being a By-law to amend Schedules 14 & 15 of the County of Brant Parking By-law Number 04-19

17.8

By-law Number 48-26 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule B and Schedule R)

17.9

By-law Number 49-26 - Being a By-law to authorize the use of internet voting for the purposes of casting and counting votes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, including the advance vote

17.10

By-law Number 50-26 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council

18.

Next Meeting and Adjournment

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the County of Brant Council Chambers.