The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of a Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Meeting Held Virtually

Present:

• John Lee, Chair
• Valentina Brunone
• Vince Marcotte
• Theresa Nicodemo

Regrets:

• James Boscariol

Also Present:

• A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning and Development
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk
• R. Tufts, Planning Technician/Secretary Treasurer
• R. Tufts, Council Coordinator
• G. Beggs, Director of Planning and Development

Others Present

• G. Koval, IT Administrator

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1.

Call to Order

Chair John Lee calls the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

Vince Marcotte indicated that he had no relation to Mark and Margaret Marcotte.

3.

Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting

• Moved By: Vince Marcotte
  Seconded By: Valentina Brunone

  That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Adjustment dated November 17, 2021 be adopted as presented.

  
  
  
  Carried.

4.

Requests for Withdrawal or Deferral

None received.

5.

Current Applications

5.1

A-13-21 File 4126

John Lucente, agent, appeared before the Committee and explained the application. 

• Moved By: Theresa Nicodemo
  Seconded By: Valentina Brunone

  That whereas the Minor Variance, 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 form the public, agencies, and Town Staff, be it therefore resolved that Application A-13-21 File # 4126 be approved subject to the following conditions: None

  
  
  
  Carried.

5.2

B-01-2022 File 4130

Clark Armstrong, solicitor, appeared before the Committee and explained the application. 

Vince Marcotte asked if they will still meet the setbacks.

Ryan Tufts confirmed they still meet the minimum setbacks. 

• Moved By: Vince Marcotte
  Seconded By: Theresa Nicodemo

  The subject lands are zoned a Residential Two zone (R2) according to Zoning By-Law No. 8600, as amended.

  The applicant wishes to sever a parcel of land with a frontage of 7.5 metres and an irregular depth having an area of approximately 146 m².

  The retained parcel of land will have a frontage of approximately 21 metres and a depth of approximately 39 metres, having an area of approximately 0.48 hectares.

  If the application is successful, the applicant wishes to create one lot addition to the property at 4099 St Francis Crescent.

  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-01-22 File #4130 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 26^th, 2022
  
  
  
  Carried.

5.3

B-15-21 File 4127

Frank Gratton appeared before the Committee and explained the application. 

• Moved By: Theresa Nicodemo
  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-15-21 File #4127 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 the Applicant enter into a Severance Agreement with the Town, pertaining to the subject lands, to be registered on title at the entire cost of the Applicant, including, but not limited to such matters as servicing, drainage, fees and other matters as they relate to the development of the lands;

  3. THAT the Applicant prepare lot grading and servicing plans prepared by a Professional Engineer for the severed and retained lands to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer;

  4. THAT all of the above conditions be fulfilled on or before January 26^th, 2023.

  
  
  
  Carried.

5.4

B-16-21 and A-14-21

Mark and Margaret Marcotte appeared before the Committee and explained the application. 

Vince Marcotte asked if there were already easements.

Ryan Tufts confirmed there were already easements on the property. 

• Moved By: Valentina Brunone
  Seconded By: Theresa Nicodemo

  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-16-21 File #4128 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 the Applicant enter into a Severance Agreement with the Town, pertaining to the subject lands, to be registered on title at the entire cost of the Applicant, including, but not limited to such matters as servicing, drainage, fees and other matters as they relate to the development of the lands;

  3. THAT the Applicant prepare lot grading and servicing plans prepared by a Professional Engineer for the severed and retained lands to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer;

  4. That the Applicant provide a copy of the deed indicating the Owner has successfully obtained the 8’ portion of right of way;

  5. THAT all of the above conditions be fulfilled on or before January 26^th, 2023.

  That whereas the Minor Variance, 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 form the public, agencies, and Town Staff, be it therefore resolved that Application A-14-21 File # 4129 be approved subject to the following conditions:

  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 file B-16-21 be approved,

  3. THAT all of the above conditions be fulfilled on or before January 26^th, 2023

  
  
  
  Carried.
• Moved By: Theresa Nicodemo
  Seconded By: Valentina Brunone

  That whereas the Minor Variance, 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 form the public, agencies, and Town Staff, be it therefore resolved that Application A-14-21 File # 4129 be approved subject to the following conditions:

  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 file B-16-21 be approved,

  3. THAT all of the above conditions be fulfilled on or before January 26^th, 2023

  
  
  
  Carried.

6.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment will take place on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting is adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

• Moved By: Vince Marcotte
  Seconded By: Valentina Brunone

  Motion to Adjourn.

  
  
  
  Carried.