TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN
PLANNING/BUILDING/ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMITTEE AGENDA 

MEETING NO. FIVE
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Township Administration Building
318 Canborough Street, Smithville, Ontario

**NOTE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC:
Due to efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, the Council Chamber will not be open to the public to attend Council meetings until further notice.
**Submission of Public Comments/Virtual Attendance:
The public may submit comments for matters that are on the agenda, or request to attend the virtual meeting as "Attendees" by emailing jdyson@westlincoln.ca by May 9, 2022 before 4:30 pm. Email comments submitted will be considered as public information and read into the public record. Those who wish to observe the meeting may view the meetings livestream which can be found on the Council and Committee Calendar on the Township’s website.

1.
CHAIR - Councillor William Reilly
 

Prior to commencing with the Planning/Building/ Environmental Committee meeting agenda, Chair Reilly will provide the following announcements:

  1. Due to efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, the Council Chamber will not be open to the public to attend Standing Committee and Council meetings until further notice.
  2. The public may submit comments for matters that are on the agenda to jdyson@westlincoln.ca before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments submitted will be considered as public information and will be read into the public record.
  3. This meeting will be livestreamed and 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 (Hat-i-wen-DA-ronk), the Haudenosaunee (Hoe-den-no-SHOW-ee), and the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-ih-NAH-bey), including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. There are many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people 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
 

4.
PUBLIC MEETING(S)
 

There are no public meetings.

5.
CHANGE IN ORDER OF ITEMS ON AGENDA
 

6.
APPOINTMENTS
 

6.1
ITEM P43-22
 

Simon Musca, Smithville Resident
Re:  Stanpac Noise Concerns
FOR INFORMATION

6.2
ITEM P44-22
 

Karen Alexander, Invasive Species Centre
Re:  European Water Chestnut in the Welland River
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

6.3
ITEM P45-22
 

David Heyworth, Official Plan-Policy Consultant (Niagara Region)
Re:  New Niagara Region Official Plan
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

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 Planning/Building/Environmental Committee agenda.

8.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
 

All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial and can be approved by one resolution. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member requests it, in which case the item will be removed from the consent resolution and considered immediately following adoption of the remaining consent agenda items. 

8.1
ITEM P46-22
 

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the Planning/Building/Environmental Committee hereby approve the following Consent Agenda items:

    1. Items 1 and 2 be and are hereby received for information
      with the exception of Item no.(s)____________________.

9.
COMMUNICATIONS
 

9.1
ITEM P47-22
 

Julie Hamilton, Deputy Clerk (Municipality of Arran-Elderslie)
Re:  Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group - Setback Recommendations from Wind Turbines

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That, the correspondence received from Julie Hamilton, Deputy Clerk (Municipality of Arran-Elderslie) regarding "Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group - Setback Recommendations from Wind Turbines" dated April 22, 2022, be received for information. 

10.
STAFF REPORTS
 

10.1
ITEM P48-22
 

Director of Planning & Building (Brian Treble)
Re: Recommendation Report PD - 53 - 2022 - Stanpac Request to Waive Minor Variance Fee and Building Permit Fee

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. That, report PD-53-22, regarding “Recommendation Report – Stanpac Request to Waive Minor Variance Fee and Building Permit Fee”, dated May 9, 2022 be RECEIVED; and,
    2. That, Township staff work with the Committee of Adjustment to process a Minor Variance application in as timely a fashion as possible in order to allow a building permit to be issued; and,
    3. That, the authority to waive fees apply prior to the ratification of this report by Township Council.

10.2
ITEM P49-22
 

Planner II (Madyson Etzl) and Director of Planning & Building (Brian Treble)
Re:  Recommendation Report No. PD-49-2022 - Zoning By-Law Amendment – Neil Carter – 2990 South Grimsby Road 18 (File No. 1601-002-22)

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. That, Report PD-49-2022, regarding “Recommendation Report – Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Neil Carter 2990 South Grimsby Road 18 – File No. 1601-002-22” dated May 9th 2022, be RECEIVED; and,
    2. That, an application for Zoning By-law Amendment 1601-002-22 submitted by Neil Carter - and a corresponding Zoning By-law be APPROVED and passed; and
    3. That, Staff be authorized to circulate the Notice of Decision for the Zoning By-law Amendment with the corresponding 20-day appeal period.

10.3
ITEM P50-22
 

Planner II (Gerrit Boerema) and Director of Planning & Building (Brian Treble)
Re:  Recommendation Report No. PD-50-2022 - Bill 109 – More Homes for Everyone Plan

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. That Planning Report PD-50-2022, regarding “Information Report – Bill 109 – More Homes for Everyone Plan”, dated May 9, 2022, be RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES; and,
    2. That, the Township hereby notify the Region of Niagara of their support for the Region’s letter regarding “Response to More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, Provincial Bill 109” dated April 29, 2022, as found at Attachment 1 to this report.

10.4
ITEM P51-22
 

Building Inspector and By-law Enforcement Officer (John Bartol) and Director of Planning & Building (Brian Treble)
Re:  Recommendation Report No. PD-52-2022 – P. Budd Developments Inc. Site Alteration Application for “Station Meadows West – Phase 1” No. 3000-002-22

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. That, report PD-52-22, regarding “Recommendation Report – P. Budd Developments Inc. Site Alteration Application for “Station Meadows West – Phase 1” No. 3000-002-22”, dated May 9, 2022 be RECEIVED; and,
    2. That, an authorizing By-law, as found at Attachment 2 to this report, be passed to permit the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site alteration agreement, in draft form as found at Attachment 3, ensuring compliance with their draft approved plan of subdivision, as well as, the conditions as set out in this report and draft site alteration permit; and,
    3. That, all efforts be taken by the owner to acknowledge and protect neighbouring residents, including but not limited to: dust control, speed control, noise control, obeyance of the Highway Traffic Act, etc. Failure to do so will provide Enforcement staff with authority to revoke this permit at any time.

11.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

11.1
ITEM P52-22
 

Deputy Clerk (Jessica Dyson)
Re:  Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group (MMWTWG) 2022 Membership Renewal

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the correspondence regarding "Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group (MMWTWG) 2022 Membership Renewal" dated April 29, 2022, be received, and...

11.2
ITEM P53-22
 

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
 

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