The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members Present:

• James Boscariol, 
• Valentina Brunone, 
• Theresa Nicodemo, 
• and Maria Ferraro 

Members Absent:

• Vince Marcotte 

Administration Present:

• K. Brcic, Manager of Planning & Development, 
• R. Tufts, Planning Technician/Secretary Treasurer, 
• R. Tufts, Council Coordinator, 
• and G. Koval, IS Administrator 

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1.

Opening Business

1.1

Call to Order

Theresa Nicodemo, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

1.2

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Theresa Nicodemo read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

1.3

Appeal Notice

Theresa Nicodemo read the Appeal Notice.

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed.

3.

Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting

• COA-01-25
  Moved By: Valentina Brunone
  Seconded By: James Boscariol

  That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Adjustment dated November 20, 2024, be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Appointment of Deputy Secretary-Treasurer

• COA-02-25
  Moved By: Maria Ferraro
  Seconded By: Valentina Brunone

  That the appointment of Kristina Brcic as Deputy Treasurer be approved.

  Carried.

5.

Requests for Withdrawal or Deferral

None received.

6.

Current Applications

6.1

Consent Application B-15-2024 File 4193 for an access easement

Ryan Tufts presented the application.

Floro Culmone, solicitor, appeared virtually before the Committee and confirmed he read and accepted the recommendations in the staff report.

• COA-03-25
  Moved By: James Boscariol
  Seconded By: Valentina Brunone

  That whereas the Consent is consistent with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the implementing Zoning By-law, as amended from time to time, and having heard all comments and concerns from the public, agencies, and Town Staff, be it therefore resolved that Application B-15-2024 File #4193 be approved subject to the following:

  1. That one (1) paper copy and one (1) digital copy in .DWG format of a reference plan depicting the subject lands, which has been prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor and which has been signed, numbered, dated, and registered be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer;

  2. That all of the above conditions be fulfilled on or before January 22^nd, 2027.

  Carried.

6.2

Consent Application B-16-2024 File 4194 for lot creation

Ryan Tufts presented the application.

Clarke Gallie, owner, appeared before the Committee and confirmed he read and accepted the recommendations in the staff report.

Valentina Brunone asked administration about the corner of the house to the north that appears to be on this property.

Mr. Tufts explained that there is an encroachment agreement and the construction of this semi is not affected by the encroachment. 

• COA-04-25
  Moved By: Maria Ferraro
  Seconded By: Valentina Brunone

  That whereas the Consent is consistent with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the implementing Zoning By-law, as amended from time to time, and having heard all comments and concerns from the public, agencies, and Town Staff, be it therefore resolved that Application B-16-2024 File #4194 be approved subject to the following:

  1. That one (1) paper copy and one (1) digital copy in .DWG format of a reference plan depicting the subject lands, which has been prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor and which has been signed, numbered, dated, and registered to be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer;

      

  2. That all property taxes be paid in full;

      

  3. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication fee in the amount of $750 per lot be paid to the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle;

      

  4. That the Applicant submits an updated lot grading and servicing plan prepared by a Professional Engineer for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer;

      

  5. That the Applicant submits an as-built drawing for the servicing work to the municipality for review and approval;

      

  6. That the Applicant provide all easements and dedications, pertaining to the subject lands, to be prepared and registered at the entire cost of the Applicant, including but not limited to such matters as servicing easements, road widening, daylight corner dedications as they relate to the development of the subject lands;

      

  7. That the Applicant provides financial security in an amount satisfactory to the municipality to ensure proper installation of services. A portion of this security will be held by the municipality until such time as all restoration works and deficiencies are deemed complete by the Town;

      

  8. That all of the above conditions be fulfilled on or before January 22, 2027.

      

  Carried.

7.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

8.

Adjournment

The meeting is adjourned at 5:16 p.m.