Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: June 5, 2012 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac

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Minutes of Council

June 5th, 2012 Meeting No. 20 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Sydenham Present:

Mayor Deputy Mayor

Gary Davison John McDougaIl

Councillors,

AUan McPhail Cam Naish Bill Robinson Ron Vandewal

Larry York MarkTinlin Del Stowe Staff:

Wayne Orr, Clerk-Admimstrator, Lindsay JMUUs, Planner, Mark Segsworth, PubUc Works Manager; Judy Herrington, Confidential Secretary

Call to Order Resolution No. 2012-20-01

Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor York th

THAT the Council meeting of June 5 ,2012 be convened at 7:00 p.m. Carried.

Mayor Uavison introduced and welcomed recenfly hired Jamie Brash, Area Supervisor, Facilities & Solid Waste Management. 2.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor Robinson declared a pecuniary mterest with respect to Page 23, of the Accounts Payable Voucher. Councillor Naish declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Page 6, of the Accounts Payable Voucher. 3.

In-Camera - nil

Recess - nil

Public Meeting Resolution No. 2012-20-02

Moved by Deputy Mayor McDougall

Seconded by Councillor Stowe

That a public meeting be held to discuss planning matters related to .

Review of Application for Zoning By-law Amendment in Part of Lots 22, Concession IX, Storrington District, Township of South Frontenac: Anderson

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Review of Application for Zoning By-law Amendment in Part of Lot 6, Concession IX, Portland District, Township of South Frontenac: Hayes Carried.

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(a) Review of Application for Zoning By-law Amendment in Part of Lots 22,

Concession IX, Storrington District, Township of South Frontenac: Andersen

Lindsay MiUs explained that the purpose of the public meeting was to bring to Council an application for a zoning by-law amendment and to hold a public meeting on the application as required under section 34 of the Planning Act.

An application has been submitted to amend the Township of South Frontenac Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit an existing ten acre lot to be used for a hobby farm in addition to its present residential use. The land is presently zoned Limited Service Residential-Waterfront Zone

(RLSW). The zoning appears to have been placed on the property in error given that the land fronts on Carrying Place Road which is a fuUymaintained public road and, thus, the road does not provide limited service but provides full service.

Councillor York asked how far the farm would be situated from the water.

Lindsay Mills responded that the farm would be in compliance with the required set back of the Official Plan as it is a 10 acre lot.

Mayor Davison asked why the application is being supported when it is on a small lot with water frontage. Lmdsay Mills responded that only three large animals, Le. cows, are permitted on a hobby farm. Mayor Davison responded that there would stiU be waste from the animals that could end up in the water and he was concerned that the minimum distance separation could be a factor.

There were no comments from the public. (b)

Review of Application for Zoning By-law Amendment in Part of Lot 6,

Concession IX, Portland District, Township of South Frontenac: Hayes Lindsay IVKUs advised the purpose of this report is to bring to Council an

application for a zoning by-law amendment and to hold a public meeting on the application as required under section 34 of the Planning Act

An application has been submitted to amend the Township of South Frontenac Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit an existing 2.13 acre lot to be used as an automotive repair garage. This commercial use would be in addition to the present use of the land which is residential. The land is presently zoned Rural Zone (RU) which permits only the residence and accessory buildings and uses.

The applicant advises that he needs proper zoning on the property in order to carry out automobile safety inspections. In order to have this use

recognized by the Ministry of Transportation, they require that it be specificaUy zoned for automotive repair. Lindsay Mills advised that the proposal does not meet the intent of the Official Plan in terms of safe access to and from the subject land. The Public Works Department advises that there are no safe access points on which to locate a commercial entrance to the subject lot because it is on a curve in the road with bad sight lines. The safety of the public should not be jeopardized and the application should be denied.

No comments have been received from the public. Councillor Robinson says he has visited this property and feels that from the south driveway there is lots of sight. He supports this application.

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Deputy Mayor McDougaU advised that he is reluctant to vote against a recommendation, but that he drives this road daily. He also feels that if the

south section of the property was used for entry that the sight line would be fine. He said there are plenty of signs making the road well marked for

things like “blind corner/hidden driveway, etc.” He remarked that you

should not be driving fast. Deputy Mayor McDougaIl supports this application.

Councillor Stowe mentioned that the 80 km. speed limit on the road is a factor. He asked if lowering the speed limit would enable the owner to be successful in his application and allow for a safe entrance. Councillor

Stowe asked Mark Segsworth if the speed limit on the road could be reduced.

Councillor Naish asked Lindsay Mms to clarify the intent behind the issue of the location of the entrance. Lindsay Mills responded that the intent was to place the entrance anywhere that was safe, but they could not find a safe entry spot anywhere.

Councillor McPhail agrees that the speed limit on the road should be revisited with respect to an entrance to the property. If one entrance is found to be unsafe, then it should be closed.

Councillor Robinson said you could not go 80 km. per hour on this road. Councillor Vandewal said he agreed with revisiting the speed limit for the whole stretch of road, but not for one person’s interests.

Councillor Stowe said he will support the application if the speed limit is reduced on the whole road.

Steve Hayes, Applicant addressed Council advising that his intent is to open an automotive repair garage for the sole purpose of doing safety inspections on the vehicles he restores. He advised that he uses the one

entranceway to Ms home all of the time and has never had a problem going in and out of his laneway. He understands the concerns with respect to the entranceway which is close to the bend in the road. He agrees that the speed limit on the entire road should be reduced.

Councillor Naish asked Mr. Hayes which one of the existing driveways he wished to use. Mr. Hayes responded that he wishes to use the driveway

furthest away as he needs to make the entrance way larger to meet the commercial stipulations.

Councillor Vandewal wants staff to look at reducing the speed limit on the road. If the speed limit cannot be changed, then he will not support the application.

There were no comments from the public. Resolution No. 2012-20-03

Moved by Councillor Stowe

Seconded by Councillor McPhail

THAT Council deny the application to rezone Lot 6, Concession IX,

Portland District, Township of South Frontenac from Rural Zone (RU) to a Special Rural Commercial Zone to permit an automotive repair garage. It was recommended that the application be deferred for more information

regarding the reassessment of the speed limit by the Public Works Department for the purpose of reducing the speed limit on the entire road.

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YES

J.McDougaU

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A. McPhaU

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C. Naish

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B. Robinson

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D. Stowe

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M.Tinlin

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R. Vandewal

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L. York

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G. Davison

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NO

ABSTAIN

Deferred. Resolution No. 2012-20-04

Moved by Deputy Mayor McDougall Seconded by Councillor Stowe THAT an opportunity having been provided to discuss planning matters, that the public meeting be closed. Carried. 6.

Approval of Minutes th

(a) Committee of the Whole Minutes, May 8th, 2012 Resolution No. 2012-20-05

Moved by Councillor Stowe

Seconded by Deputy Mayor McDougalI th

THAT the minutes of the May 8In, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting be approved. Carried.

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(b) Council Minutes, May 15In, 2012 Resolution No. 2012-20-06

Moved by Councillor Stowe Seconded by Deputy Mayor McDougall th

THAT the minutes of tfae May 15"1, 2012 Council meeting be approved as amended.

J. McDougaU

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A. McPhail C. Naish

NO

ABSTAIN

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B. Robinson

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D. Stowe

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M. Tinlin

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R. Vandewal

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L. York

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G. Davison

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Carried.

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(c) Committee of the Whole Minutes, May 22nd, 2012 Resolution No. 2012-20-07

Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor York

THAT the minutes of the May 22nd, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting be approved.

Carried.

  1. Business Arising from the Minutes (a) Report from Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer re E-Waste at Waste Disposal Sites Resolution No. 2012-20-08

Moved by Councillor York

Seconded by Councillor McPhaiI

THAT Council advance the optimization of our waste disposal sites by accepting E-Waste only at the Household Hazardous Waste facility at 2491 Kceley Road.

J.McDougaU

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A. McPhail

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C. Naish

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B. Robinson

NO

ABSTAIN

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D. Stowe

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M.Tinlin

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R. Vandewal

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L. York

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G. Davison

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Carried 8.

Reports Requiring Action

(a)

Accounts Resolution No. 2012-20-09

Moved by Councillor York

Seconded by Councillor McPhail

THAT Council approve the payment of the Accounts Payable Voucher th

dated June 5l", 2012 in the amount of $1,517,295.18. Carried.

(b) Report from Anne Levac, Planning Assistant re Road Widening (See Bylaw No. 35)

  1. Committee Meeting Minutes Resolution No.:

2012-20-10

Moved by Councillor Robinson

Seconded by Councillor Tinlin

That Council receives the Committee minutes of various Township

Committees of Council as presented at the June 5th, 2012 meeting:

(a) (b)

Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting of April 17th, 2012 Minutes of the Loughborough District Parks & Recreation Committee th meeting of April 30In, 2012 Carried.

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June 5th, 2012 10. By-laws (a)

Resolution No: 2012-20-11

Moved by Councillor Robinson

Seconded by Councillor Tinlin

THAT By-law 2012-35, being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2003-75, as amended, to rezonc lands from Limited Service Residential - Waterfront

Zone (RU); Part Lot 22, Concession IX, District of Storrington: Anderson, be given a first and second reading this 5th day of June 2012. Carried. Resolution No: 2012-20-12

Moved by Councillor Robinson

Seconded by Councillor Tinlm

THAT By-law 2012-35, being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2003-75, as amended, to rezone lands from Limited Service Residential - Waterfront

Zone (RU); Part Lot 22, Concession IX, District of Storrington: Anderson, be given a third and final reading this 5th day of June 2012. There was further discussion on minimum distance separation. Lindsay Mills said that he feels the minimum distance separation can be met. YES

J. McDougaU

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A. McPhail

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C. Naish

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B. Robinson

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D. Stowe

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M. Tinlin

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R. Vandewal

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L. York

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G. Davison

NO

ABSTAEN

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Carried.

Cb)

Resolution No.: 2012-20-13

Moved by Councillor Robinson

Seconded by Councillor Tinlin

THAT By-law No. 2012-36, being a By-law to assume as common and public highway certain lands in the Township of South Frontenac, pursuant to Section 31(6)th of the Municipal Act, 2001 be given a first and second reading this 5IU day of June 2012.

Carried. Resolution No.: 2012-20-14

Moved by Councillor Vandewal

Seconded by Councillor Naish

THAT By-law No. 2012-36, being a By-law to assume as common and public highway certain lands in the Township of South Frontenac, pursuant to Section 31(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 be given a thu-d and final th

reading this 5" day of June 2012. Carried.

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June 5m, 2012

  1. Reports for Information (a)

2011 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Annual Report Councillor Tinlm distributed the 2011 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Annual Report and reviewed some of the highlights.

  1. Information Items: nil
  2. New Business

(a)

Letter from Wm. R. & Marie C. Calberry to Mayor Gary Davison and Council

Mayor Davison advised that a letter from Wm. R. and Marie C. Calberry th to Mayor Gary Davison and Council dated June 4 , 2012 was delivered by th hand on June 5 , 2012. The letter was a complaint about the condition of Bauder Drive.

Mayor Davison will prepare a response to Mr. and Mrs. Calberry advising that the Township is aware of the condition ofBauder Road and that Council makes annual decisions on the competing priorities and emerging issues within the context of an overall plan, in order to respond to the various needs. In addition, the letter will advise them that the Public

Works Manager has informed the Mayor that the multiyear construction plan includes Bauder Drive which is scheduled for significant improvements in 2015. (b)

Councillor Vandewal read a letter declaring he was prepared to offer his resignation from the Cemetery Committee if issues are not resolved

regarding the recent resignation of Percy Snider, Caretaker, Sydenham Cemetery after 18 years of service in this capacity. Councillor Vandewal explained the issue which was the CMef Administrative Officer and the Mayor asking Percy Snidcr to meet with

them without notifying the Chair (Councillor Vandewal), Sydenham Cemetery Committee, in advance and inviting him to attend the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss some concerns related to the

Cemetery that were directed to Mayor Davison by email. Councillor Vandewal said that a Cemetery Meeting should have been called in this instance which is the proper process.

Mayor Davison responded by saying he hoped that Councillor Vandewal would not resign and that he takes full responsibility for not contacting Councillor Vandewal and asking him to call a meeting of the Cemetery

Committee to discuss the issues. Mayor Davison said the intent of meeting with Percy Snider was to gather information and was not a disciplinary measure.

Closed Session Resolution No. 2012-20-15

Moved by Councillor Naish

Seconded by Councillor Tmlin

THAT the Council meeting of June 5th, 2012 move in-camera to discuss personnel matters. Carried.

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Resolution No. 2012-20-16

Moved by Councillor Naish

Seconded by Councillor Vandewal

THAT the Council meeting of June 5th, 2012 move out ofin-camera. Carried.

  1. Confirmatory By-law Resolution No: 2012-20-17

Moved by Councillor Naish

Seconded by Councillor Vandewal

THAT By-law 2012-37, being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of thethTownship of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading this 5 day of June 2012.

Carried. Resolution No: 2012-20-18

Moved by Councillor Vandewal Seconded by Councillor Naish

THAT By-law 2012-37, being a by-law to confirm generaUy previous actions of the Council of theth Township of South Frontenac, be given a third and final reading this 5m day of June, 2012. Carried.

  1. Adjournment Resolution No. 2012-20-19

Moved by Councillor Naish

Seconded by Councillor Vandewal th

THAT the Council meeting of June 5ln, 2012 be adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Carried.

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