Brant County Council
Minutes
Date:
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Time:
6:00 p.m.
Place: Electronic
Participation Only – via Zoom Platform
Present: Mayor
Bailey, Councillors Wheat, MacAlpine, Laferriere Howes, Bell, Peirce, Chambers,
Miller, Coleman and Gatward
Staff: Bradley,
Duesling, Zuidema, Vaughan, Cummins, Namisniak, Kortleve, Wyszynski, Crozier and
Boyd
Mayor Bailey in
the Chair.
Approval of Agenda
Moved by – Councillor MacAlpine
Seconded by – Councillor Gatward
That the Brant County Council
agenda for Tuesday, August 4, 2020 be approved.
Carried
Planning Act Applications – Initial Public Meeting Presentations
ZBA 7-20-DN – Huppert & Ruuska, 73 & 81 West River Road
Dan Namisniak, Planner, reviewed this application being
presented for information / public input only.
Rob van Poorten, J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., Agent
Mr. van Poorten reviewed the application to modify the
Residential Singles (R1) zoning on the two properties to a special exception to
permit development on partial services. He indicated that the properties were
previously zoned R1-B which did permit development on partial services, and
highlighted that both the new Official Plan and Zoning By-law were intended to
not diminish development standards.
Members of the Public
None.
Council Consideration
Moved by – Councillor Laferriere
Seconded by – Councillor Peirce
That presentations made regarding ZBA 7-20-DN (Huupert &
Ruuska, 73 & 81 West River Road) be received as information and referred to
staff for consideration as part of the recommendation report.
.Carried
ZBA 15-20-RC – Ryder / Young Brothers Farms Limited, 365 Robinson Road
Ryan Cummins, Planner, reviewed this application being
presented for information / public input only.
Rob van Poorten, J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., Agent
Mr. van Poorten reviewed the application to modify the
zoning on a portion of the property to Rural Residential to facilitate the
future severance of 2 lots from the property.
Members of the Public
None.
Council Consideration
Moved by – Councillor Howes
Seconded by – Councillor Wheat
That presentations made regarding ZBA 15-20-RC (Ryder /
Young Brothers Farms Limited, 365 Robinson Road) be received as information and
referred to staff for consideration as part of the recommendation report.
.Carried
Planning Act Applications – Statutory Public Hearings
ZBA08-20-MD – Roswell Concrete – 1318 Colborne Street West
Mat Vaughan, Director of Planning, reviewed this application
being presented for Council’s consideration, noting that the request for the
property to be zoned for a “concrete batching plant” has been removed and
replaced with “a facility for the manufacture and fabrication of precast
concrete products.”
Bob Phillips, J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., Agent
In response to questions, Mr. Phillips noted that the front
yard setback request is to align the building with the neighbouring commercial
property, and to permit for all outdoor storage to be at the rear of the
building. As well, he noted that most of the operations are conducted indoors,
and that there will be no wet cement brought in.
Scott Roswell, Owner/Applicant
In response to questions, Mr. Roswell noted that the site
was selected to be on the higher ground, and that they had received few
complaints regarding their previous site operating since 1959.
Members of the Public
Rose Read, 1291 Colborne Street West
Ms. Read requested that restrictions be placed in the By-law
that a batching plant not be permitted, and questioned whether there would be a
reduction in the value of their home.
Bob Phillips, J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., Agent
Mr. Phillips noted that they agree with the removal of the
concrete batching plant from the rezoning application.
Rob van Poorten, J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., Agent
Mr. van Poorten further agreed with the removal of the
concrete batching plant.
Council Consideration
Moved by – Councillor Wheat
Seconded by – Councillor Coleman
That application ZBA 8/20/MD from J.H. Cohoon Engineering
Ltd., agent for Scott Roswell, applicant acting for Karyn Spierenburg, owner of
Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 5, geographic Township of Brantford, located
at 1318 Colborne Street West in the County of Brant to rezone a portion of the
Agricultural (A) zoning to special exception Heavy Industrial (M3-24) to permit
a facility for the manufacture and fabrication of precast concrete products
with all manufacturing limited to within the building / structure be approved;
That outdoor storage be located behind the front building line of the proposed
structure (which is proposed to be 21.0m (68.0ft) from the front lot line);
And that a 4.5m (14.75ft) landscape buffer be provided along the northerly
property line to the outdoor storage area and to allow for a reduced front yard
setback of 20.0m (66.0ft), whereas 50.0m (165.0ft) is required.
Recorded Vote
Mayor Bailey Yes
Councillor Wheat Yes
Councillor MacAlpine Yes
Councillor Laferriere Yes
Councillor Howes Yes
Councillor Bell Yes
Councillor Peirce Yes
Councillor Chambers Yes
Councillor Miller Yes
Councillor Coleman Yes
Councillor Gatward Yes
.Carried (11 yes – 0 no)
ZBA 12-20-BK – County of Brant Housekeeping Amendments
Brandon Kortleve, Zoning Technician, reviewed this
application being presented for Council’s consideration.
Members of the Public
None.
Council Consideration
Moved by – Councillor Peirce
Seconded by – Councillor Miller
That application ZBA 12/20/BK, initiated by the County of
Brant, to amend Zoning By-law Number 61-16, for general housekeeping purposes,
be approved.
.Carried
ZBA 13-20-RC – Brookfield Residential
Ryan Cummins, Planner, reviewed this application being
presented for Council’s consideration. In response to a question, R. Cummins
noted that this subdivision was approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
prior to Council’s Temporary Cessation of Residential Development in Paris
Settlement Area policy.
Aidan Dekkema, Brookfield, Agent
In response to questions, Mr. Dekkema noted they have
increased the visitor parking spaces from 18 to 30 by maximizing the site, and
the parking exceeds the County’s parking requirements.
Members of the Public
None.
Council Consideration
Moved by – Councillor MacAlpine
Seconded by – Councillor Chambers
That application ZBA 13/20/RC from Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., agent for Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited, owner of Block 100,
Plan 2M-1947, geographic Town of Paris, located at 113 Hartley Avenue, County
of Brant, to amend the current Special Exception Residential – Multiple Medium
Density (RM2-7) Zoning on the subject lands to permit back-to-back rowhouse
dwellings, as well as site-specific provisions related to lot coverage and
minimum setbacks, be approved;
And that the reasons for approval are as follows:
1. The application
conforms to the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
(Growth Plan), 2019 and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement
(PPS), 2020.
2. The application
conforms to the policies of the County of Brant Official Plan (2012) to permit
the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
.Carried
ZBA 14-20-AW – Ritchie, 5 Melissa Avenue
Amanda Wyszynski, Planner, reviewed this application being
presented for Council’s consideration.
Rob van Poorten, J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., Agent
Mr. van Poorten noted that the application is to permit a
parent to live on the same property as their child.
Members of the Public
None.
Council Consideration
Moved by – Councillor Chambers
Seconded by – Councillor Bell
That application ZBA 14/20/AW from J.H. Cohoon Engineering,
on behalf of William and Catharine Ritchie, owners of land described as Plan
727, Part Lots 300 and 301, RP 2R-3750, Part 1, in the geographic Township of Burford,
located at 5 Melissa Avenue, County of Brant, to permit a garden suite for a
period of up to twenty (20) years be approved, subject to the following
condition:
1.
That the applicants enter into a Garden Suite Agreement, to be
registered on title and provide $5,000 security deposit to be held by the
County of Brant;
And that the reasons for approval are as follows:
·
The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy
Statement;
·
The application conforms to the policies of the Growth Plan for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
·
The application is in conformity with the general intent of the
policies of the County of Brant Official Plan;
·
The application complies with the policies of the County of Brant
Zoning By-law.
.Carried
ZBA 17-20-DN – Flux Brewing Company, 186 Oakland Road
Dan Namisniak, Planner, reviewed this application being
presented for Council’s consideration. Councillor Gatward reported on a
proposed amendment to prohibit the outdoor storage of spent grain, malt and
materials associated with the brewing process.
Jeremy Hansen, Applicant
J. Hansen outlined the plans for the opening of the brewery,
and outlined the name selected.
Members of the Public
None.
Council Consideration
Moved by – Councillor Gatward
Seconded by – Councillor Howes
That application ZBA 17/20/DN from Jeremy Hansen, Flux
Brewing Company, applicant for Concession 1, Part Lot 5, RP 2R-1496, Part 1,
geographic Township of Oakland, located at 185 Oakland Road, County of Brant,
to amend Zoning By-law Number 61-16, to modify the existing Light Industrial
(M2-10) Zone, to permit a microbrewery, having a total area of 501m2 (5,392.72ft2),
as a permitted use, to remove the boarding of horses and riding stable as a
permitted use, and to prohibit the outdoor storage of spent grain, malt, and
materials associated with the brewing process, be approved.
.Carried
RPT-20-85 – Official Plan Work Plan Update and Proposed Amendment to the
Growth Plan Forecasting to 2051
Council discussed the progress of the Official Plan review,
and the growth plan forecasts for residential and employment lands.
Moved by – Councillor Laferriere
Seconded by – Councillor MacAlpine
Whereas staff has provided feedback to the Province on the
Proposed Amendment 1 to Schedule 3 – Provincial Growth Forecasting to 2051 and
Land Needs Assessment Methodology to assist with the completion of the County’s
Municipal Comprehensive Review;
That report RPT-20-85 “Official Plan Work Plan Update and Proposed Amendment to
the Growth Plan Forecasting to 2051 be received as information”;
And that Council direct staff to proceed with the revised Official Plan
schedule and work plan to ensure the County meets conformity to the Growth Plan
by July 1, 2022.
.Carried
RPT-20-101 – Update to County Zoning By-law Re: Cannabis Production and
Processing
Moved by – Councillor Howes
Seconded by – Councillor Laferriere
That Staff Report RPT-20-101 “Update to County Zoning By-law
Re: Cannabis Production and Processing” be received as information.
.Carried
Communications
Request for Municipal Support Resolution for a “By the Glass” Liquor
License for Flux Brewing Company Inc., 185 Oakland Road
Moved by – Councillor Coleman
Seconded by – Councillor Peirce
That the County of Brant supports the application of Flux
Brewing Company Inc. for a Manufacturer’s Limited “By the Glass” Liquor Sales
License at 185 Oakland Road.
.Carried
Grand River Council on Aging – Request for Resolution of Support for
Ontario Seniors’ Community Grant Request
Moved by – Councillor Bell
Seconded by – Councillor Gatward
That the County of Brant supports the Grand River Council on
Aging’s application for an Ontario Seniors’ Community Grant;
And that the Mayor forward a letter of support for inclusion in the application
package.
.Carried
Resolutions
South Western Integrated Fibre Technology Request for Funding to Support
Development of High Speed Community Broadband Internet
Moved by – Councillor Miller
Seconded by – Councillor Wheat
Whereas the Government of Canada, via the CRTC, has
committed to bring 50/10 broadband service (the Universal Service Objective,
being 50 megabytes per second download speed and 10 megabytes per second upload
speed) to 90% of Canadians in 2021, 95% in 2026 and 100% by 2030;
And Whereas increased funding from both the Province of Ontario and the Government
of Canada is urgently needed to address Southwestern Ontario’s large
connectivity gaps, so that we can close the digital divide and restart our
economies;
And Whereas in order to reduce the digital divide within Southwestern Ontario,
and to achieve the CRTC’s 95% target by 2026, it will cost an estimated $1B;
And Whereas the current CRTC targets and federal funding programs do not
specifically address the many rural, remote and northern communities in Canada
that continue to be unserved or underserved by internet service providers
(ISP);
And Whereas access to high-speed / capacity broadband is vital to municipal
sustainability, economic development and diversification, and overall community
and social development;
Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the County of Brant supports
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) as Southwestern Ontario’s
funding mechanism to advance the expansion of critical broadband infrastructure
across Southwestern Ontario;
And that the Council of the County of Brant requests the Government of Canada
provide direct funding of $254 million to SWIFT to support development of high
speed (50 megabytes per second and faster) community broadband;
And that a copy of the preceding resolution be provided to Provincial Minister,
The Honourable Laurie Scott, Infrastructure Ontario, and Federal Minister, The
Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality Rural Economic
Development.
.Carried
In Camera
Moved by – Councillor Bell
Seconded by – Councillor Gatward
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to consider
litigation matters affecting the municipality and advice subject to
solicitor-client privilege (RPT-20-89- Losani, St. George LPAT Appeal and
Verbal Update – LIV Communities, 620 Colborne Street West).
.Carried
Council convened In Camera at 8:08 p.m. to discuss
litigation matters affecting the municipality and advice subject to
solicitor-client privilege. This portion of the meeting is recorded in the
Confidential- In Camera minutes of August 4, 2020. Council reconvened in Open
Session at 8:23 p.m. on a motion of Councillors Peirce and Howes.
By-laws
Moved by – Councillor Coleman
Seconded by – Councillor MacAlpine
That the following by-laws be now read a first time:
1. (AMENDED) By-law
Number 77-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of
Brant, as amended (Flux Brewing Company, 185 Oakland Road).
2. By-law Number
78-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (County of Brant, Housekeeping Amendment).
3. (AMENDED)By-law
Number 79-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of
Brant, as amended (Spierenburg, 1319 Colborne Street West).
4. By-law Number
80-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (Brookfield Residential, Block 100, Plan 2M1947).
5. By-law Number
81-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (Ritchie, 5 Melissa Avenue).
6. By-law Number
82-20 to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in
Right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with respect to funding under the Investing
in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Rural and Northern Stream Project.
7. By-law Number
83-20 to confirm the proceedings of Council.
.Carried
Moved by – Councillor Coleman
Seconded by – Councillor MacAlpine
That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all
clauses and preambles be adopted:
1. (AMENDED) By-law
Number 77-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of
Brant, as amended (Flux Brewing Company, 185 Oakland Road).
2. By-law Number
78-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (County of Brant, Housekeeping Amendment).
3. (AMENDED) By-law
Number 79-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of
Brant, as amended (Spierenburg, 1319 Colborne Street West).
4. By-law Number
80-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (Brookfield Residential, Block 100, Plan 2M1947).
5. By-law Number
81-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (Ritchie, 5 Melissa Avenue).
6. By-law Number
82-20 to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in
Right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with respect to funding under the Investing
in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Rural and Northern Stream Project.
7. By-law Number
83-20 to confirm the proceedings of Council.
.Carried
Moved by – Councillor Coleman
Seconded by – Councillor MacAlpine
That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed,
signed and executed:
1. (AMENDED)By-law
Number 77-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of
Brant, as amended (Flux Brewing Company, 185 Oakland Road).
2. By-law Number
78-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (County of Brant, Housekeeping Amendment).
3. (AMENDED)By-law
Number 79-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of
Brant, as amended (Spierenburg, 1319 Colborne Street West).
4. By-law Number
80-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (Brookfield Residential, Block 100, Plan 2M1947).
5. By-law Number
81-20 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant,
as amended (Ritchie, 5 Melissa Avenue).
6. By-law Number
82-20 to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in
Right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with respect to funding under the Investing
in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Rural and Northern Stream Project.
7. By-law Number
83-20 to confirm the proceedings of Council.
.Carried
Next Meeting and Adjournment
Council adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
to meet again on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
__________________________________
Secretary