Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (39 motions)
39 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 5:33 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brennan
Carried
the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on March 10, 2021 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Item 7.1 as well as Item(s) 7.3 through to 7.5 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for March 24, 2021 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brennan
Carried
Report CLK-09-2021 re: Agreement of Purchase and Sale – 79 Glendon Drive be received; AND THAT the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 79 Glendon Drive attached as Appendix ‘A’ be approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the above-noted property.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report CLK-10-2021 re: Appointment of Council Representative to LTVCA Board of Directors be received; AND THAT Councillor Aerts be appointed as the Municipality of Middlesex Centre representative to the LTVCA Board of Directors for the remaining duration of the 2018-2022 term of Council;
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
the purchase, supply and delivery of one 2022 Freightliner 114SD Tandem Truck with Snow & Ice Removal Equipment be awarded to the lowest tender bid submission received from Team Truck in the amount of $ 345,875.00 (excluding HST); AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
Council adjourn its regular meeting at 7:00 pm in order to sit as a Committee of Adjustment under Section 45 of The Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended, to consider the Minor Variance applications noted on the March 24, 2021 meeting agenda.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Minor Variance Application A-2/2021, filed by VanderMolen Homes for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish an interior side yard setback of 1.4 metres (4.59 feet) on either side, whereas the By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) on one side and 2.5 metres (8 feet) on the other side, and permit a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent for the main dwelling and all accessory buildings, whereas the maximum lot coverage for the main dwelling is 35 percent and an additional 3 percent permitted for accessory buildings; for a property legally described as Lot 16, Registered Plan 33M746, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and Municipally known as 12 Edgeview Crescent, GRANTED, subject to the following condition: AND THAT the minor variance only be applicable to a proposal to building a single storey dwelling. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-2/2021: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
Minor Variance Application A-3/2021, filed by Aba-el-dean Mourad for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish an interior side yard setback of 1.4 metres (4.59 feet) on either side, whereas the By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) on one side and 2.5 metres (8 feet) on the other side; for a property legally described as Lot 1, Plan 33M779, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and Municipally known as 246 Union Ave, be GRANTED; AND THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-3/2021: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brennan
Carried
Minor Variance Application A-3/2021, filed by Andrew Kooman for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish an interior side yard and rear yard setback of 0.6 metres (2 feet) for a pool, whereas the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law requires a minimum interior side yard and rear yard setback for a pool of 1.5 metres (4.9 feet); for a property legally described as unit 13 in vacant land condominium COND840, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and Municipally known as 13-41 Earlscourt Terrace, be GRANTED, subject to the following condition: AND THAT the reduction to the rear and interior side yards only apply to an above ground hot tub, interpreted as a pool in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law; AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-4/2021: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
Committee of Adjustment reconvene as Council to move into Planning Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider the planning applications listed on the March 24, 2021 Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
Consent Application B-1/2021, filed by Tony and Lisa Vandenheuvel, in order to sever a residence surplus to a farm operation as a result of consolidation on a lot with a frontage of approximately 63.4 m (208 ft) on Clarke Road and an area of approximately 0.99 ac (0.4 ha), and the retained having a frontage of approximately 261.6 m (858 ft) on Elginfield Road and an area of approximately 69 ac (27.9 ha), from a lot legally described Part of Lot 4, Concession 16 W, in the Township of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex; be GRANTED; AND THAT Consent B-01/2021 be subject to the following conditions: That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within one year of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been met. That the fee for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-1/2021 and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. That the Owner’s solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, together with a deposited reference plan and a Schedule describing the land to be transferred, for the purposes of the issuance of a Certificate of Con
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Scott
Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-01-2021), filed by Roy and Heather Bloomfield, to permit two single-detached dwellings on one property for up to three years to allow a new residence to be constructed on the land, be APPROVED; AND THAT the owner be required to enter into a Temporary Use Agreement with the Municipality and submit a deposit of $10,000 to ensure the removal of the existing residence.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
the request by Sifton Properties Limited on behalf of 1960634 Ontario Inc. to remove the (h-6) holding symbol from the zoning of the land known legally as Concession 11 Part of Lot 24, Middlesex Centre, be APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report PLA-29-2021 regarding OPA 53 and ZBA-29/20 be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Scott
Correspondence Items 11.1 through to 11.4 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
By-law 2021-023 through to By-law 2021-033 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the March 24, 2021 Council meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 5:33 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brennan
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on March 10, 2021 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
THAT Item 7.1 as well as Item(s) 7.3 through to 7.5 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for March 24, 2021 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brennan
Carried
THAT Report CLK-09-2021 re: Agreement of Purchase and Sale – 79 Glendon Drive be received; AND THAT the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 79 Glendon Drive attached as Appendix ‘A’ be approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the above-noted property.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
THAT Report CLK-10-2021 re: Appointment of Council Representative to LTVCA Board of Directors be received; AND THAT Councillor Aerts be appointed as the Municipality of Middlesex Centre representative to the LTVCA Board of Directors for the remaining duration of the 2018-2022 term of Council;
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT the purchase, supply and delivery of one 2022 Freightliner 114SD Tandem Truck with Snow & Ice Removal Equipment be awarded to the lowest tender bid submission received from Team Truck in the amount of $ 345,875.00 (excluding HST); AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 7:00 pm in order to sit as a Committee of Adjustment under Section 45 of The Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended, to consider the Minor Variance applications noted on the March 24, 2021 meeting agenda.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
THAT Minor Variance Application A-2/2021, filed by VanderMolen Homes for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish an interior side yard setback of 1.4 metres (4.59 feet) on either side, whereas the By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) on one side and 2.5 metres (8 feet) on the other side, and permit a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent for the main dwelling and all accessory buildings, whereas the maximum lot coverage for the main dwelling is 35 percent and an additional 3 percent permitted for accessory buildings; for a property legally described as Lot 16, Registered Plan 33M746, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and Municipally known as 12 Edgeview Crescent, GRANTED, subject to the following condition: AND THAT the minor variance only be applicable to a proposal to building a single storey dwelling. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-2/2021: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
Alaa Mourad is in attendance virtually to comment on the application. THAT Minor Variance Application A-3/2021, filed by Aba-el-dean Mourad for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish an interior side yard setback of 1.4 metres (4.59 feet) on either side, whereas the By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) on one side and 2.5 metres (8 feet) on the other side; for a property legally described as Lot 1, Plan 33M779, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and Municipally known as 246 Union Ave, be GRANTED; AND THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-3/2021: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brennan
Carried
THAT Minor Variance Application A-3/2021, filed by Andrew Kooman for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish an interior side yard and rear yard setback of 0.6 metres (2 feet) for a pool, whereas the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law requires a minimum interior side yard and rear yard setback for a pool of 1.5 metres (4.9 feet); for a property legally described as unit 13 in vacant land condominium COND840, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and Municipally known as 13-41 Earlscourt Terrace, be GRANTED, subject to the following condition: AND THAT the reduction to the rear and interior side yards only apply to an above ground hot tub, interpreted as a pool in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law; AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-4/2021: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT Committee of Adjustment reconvene as Council to move into Planning Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider the planning applications listed on the March 24, 2021 Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
THAT Consent Application B-26/2020, filed by Phil Pattyn, in order to sever a residential lot with a frontage of approximately 36.1 m (118.4 ft) on Harris Road, a depth of approximately 100 metres (328 feet), and an area of approximately 3,610 m2 (0.89 ac), and the retained a frontage of approximately 20 m (66 ft) on Harris Road and an area of approximately 12.15 ac (4.92 ha) on a property legally described as Part of Lot 15, Plan 305 in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex and, Municipally known as 131 Queen Street; be GRANTED; AND THAT Consent B-26/2020 be subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within one year of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been fulfilled. 2. That the fee for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law. 3. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-26/2020 and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. 4. That the Owners’ solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, together with a deposited reference plan and a Schedule describing the land to be transferred, for the purposes of
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT Consent Application B-1/2021, filed by Tony and Lisa Vandenheuvel, in order to sever a residence surplus to a farm operation as a result of consolidation on a lot with a frontage of approximately 63.4 m (208 ft) on Clarke Road and an area of approximately 0.99 ac (0.4 ha), and the retained having a frontage of approximately 261.6 m (858 ft) on Elginfield Road and an area of approximately 69 ac (27.9 ha), from a lot legally described Part of Lot 4, Concession 16 W, in the Township of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex; be GRANTED; AND THAT Consent B-01/2021 be subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within one year of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been met. 2. That the fee for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law. 3. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-1/2021 and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. 4. That the Owner’s solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, together with a deposited reference plan and a Schedule describing the land to be transferred, for the purposes of the issuance of a C
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-01-2021), filed by Roy and Heather Bloomfield, to permit two single-detached dwellings on one property for up to three years to allow a new residence to be constructed on the land, be APPROVED; AND THAT the owner be required to enter into a Temporary Use Agreement with the Municipality and submit a deposit of $10,000 to ensure the removal of the existing residence.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT the request by Sifton Properties Limited on behalf of 1960634 Ontario Inc. to remove the (h-6) holding symbol from the zoning of the land known legally as Concession 11 Part of Lot 24, Middlesex Centre, be APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
THAT Report PLA-29-2021 regarding OPA 53 and ZBA-29/20 be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
THAT Planning Committee does now close the Planning Public Meetings and reconvene the regular meeting of Council at 8:48 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT Correspondence Items 11.1 through to 11.4 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT By-law 2021-023 through to By-law 2021-033 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the March 24, 2021 Council meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Cates