TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN
GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE AGENDA

MEETING NO. FOUR

Monday, June 09, 2025 at 6:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Township Administration Building

318 Canborough Street, Smithville, Ontario

NOTE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: All Cell Phones, Pagers and/or PDAs to be turned off. Members of the public who are attending and participating virtually are reminded to keep their microphones muted until they are acknowledged to speak. Additionally, for your information, please be advised that this meeting will be livestreamed as well as recorded and will be available on the Township's website.

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1.

CHAIR - Councillor Joann Chechalk

Prior to commencing with the Growth and Sustainability meeting agenda, Chair Chechalk will provide the following announcements:

1. Comments can be made from members of the public for a matter that is on the agenda by advising the Chair during the "Request to Address an Item on the Agenda" Section of the agenda.
2. The public may submit written comments for matters that are on the agenda to [email protected] before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting for consideration by the Committee. Comments received after 4:30 p.m. on the day of the Committee meeting will be considered at the following Council meeting. Comments submitted are included in the record.
3. This meeting will be livestreamed as well as recorded and available on the Township’s website. 

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

The Township of West Lincoln, being part of Niagara Region is situated on treaty land. This land is steeped in the rich history of the First Nations such as the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. There are many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit from across Turtle Island that live and work in Niagara today. The Township of West Lincoln, as part of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND/OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Public Meeting(s)

4.

PUBLIC MEETING(S)

There are no public meetings

5.

CHANGE IN ORDER OF ITEMS ON AGENDA

6.

APPOINTMENTS

There are no appointments

7.

REQUEST TO ADDRESS ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

NOTE:  Section 10.13 (5) & (6) – General Rules
One (1) hour in total shall be allocated for this section of the agenda and each individual person shall only be provided with five (5) minutes to address their issue (some exceptions apply).  A response may not be provided and the matter may be referred to staff.  A person who wishes to discuss a planning application or a matter that can be appealed, will be permitted to speak for ten (10) minutes.

Chair to inquire if there are any members of the public present who wish to address any items on the Growth and Sustainability Committee agenda.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

8.1

ITEM GS30-25

There are no consent agenda items

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

There are no communications

10.

STAFF REPORTS

10.1

ITEM GS31-25

Manager, Legislative Services, (Justin Paylove)
Re:  Information Report LLS-05-2025 - Economic Development Roundtable –Initial Engagement Sessions

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. That, Information Report LLS-05-2025 titled “Economic Development Roundtable –Initial Engagement Sessions” dated June 9, 2025 be received for Information.

10.2

ITEM GS32-25

Manager, Community Planning and Design, (Susan Smyth) and Director, Growth and Sustainability, (Gerrit Boerema)
Re:  Recommendation Report PD-21-2025 - Zoning By-law Amendment for 4426 Regional Road 20 (File No. 1601-014-24)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. That, Recommendation Report PD-21-2025, titled “Recommendation Report – Zoning By-law Amendment for 4426 Regional Road 20 (File No. 1601-014-24) for 1806018 Ontario Inc. (Linde Truck and Trailer)”, dated June 9, 2025, be received; and,
  2. That, no further public meeting is required for the consideration of this by-law in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act; and,
  3. That, the application for Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Lofcore Ltd. (Consultant/Agent) on behalf of 1806018 Ontario Inc. (Linde Truck and Trailer) (Owner/Applicant) be approved in accordance with the attached Zoning By-law Amendment with the site specific regulations, and that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary by-law.

10.3

ITEM GS33-25

Manager, Community Planning and Design, (Susan Smyth) and Director, Growth and Sustainability, (Gerrit Boerema)
Re:  Recommendation Report PD-22-2025 - Elite Smithville Developments Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. 1601-009-24) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 2000-94-24)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. That, Recommendation Report PD-22-2025, titled “Recommendation Report – Elite Smithville Developments Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. 1601-009-24) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 2000-94-24) dated June 9, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That, Section 34(12) of the Planning Act apply and that no further public meeting is required; and,
  3. That, application for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 1601-009-24 to change the Development zone to Medium & High Density Residential, Open Space, Environmental Protection and Development with site-specific provisions contained in Schedule A, be approved in accordance with the attached amending Zoning By-law and Schedule, and that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary by-law; and,
  4. That, application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 2000-94-24), be approved, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, and regulations thereunder, subject to draft plan approval conditions contained in Schedule B of report PD-22-2025; and,
  5. That, the Applicant is advised the Township’s draft approval of this Plan of Subdivision will lapse three years from the date of approval unless Township Council grants an extension of the approval period prior to the lapsing date. If an extension is requested, an updated review will occur and revisions to the conditions of draft plan approval may be necessary at that time.

10.4

ITEM GS34-25

Director, Growth and Sustainability, (Gerrit Boerema)
Re:  Information Report PD-23-25 - Legion Villa Fee Waiving Request

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. That, Information Report PD-23-2025 titled “Information Report, Legion Villa Fee Waiving Request” dated June 9, 2025, be received.

10.5

ITEM GS35-25

Director, Growth and Sustainability, (Gerrit Boerema)
Re:  Recommendation Report PD-24-2025 - South Grimsby Road 10 Road Allowance Closing, and Realignment

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. That Recommendation Report PD-24-2025 titled “South Grimsby Road 10 Road Allowance Closing and Realignment”, dated June 9, 2025, be received; and,
  2. That, a Bylaw be passed to declare Parts 6, 7 and 14 of Plan 30R-15936 and Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 30R-16209 on South Grimsby Road 10 as Public Highway; and,
  3. That Bylaws be passed to declare Parts 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 of Plan 30R-15936, save and except for Parts 1 & 2 on Plan 30R-16209 as surplus to the needs of the Township of West Lincoln, and that surplus lands be conveyed to participating abutting land owners for cost; and,
  4. That, Administration review the 2007 Road Closing policy and provide recommendations for updates to ensure future road closing applications are more streamlined and cost recoverable.

11.

OTHER BUSINESS

11.1

ITEM GS36-25

Members of Committee
Re: Other Business Matters of an Informative Nature

12.

NEW BUSINESS

NOTE: Only for items that require immediate attention/direction and must first approve a motion to introduce a new item of business (Motion Required).

13.

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

There are no confidential matters

14.

ADJOURNMENT

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of _______.