AGENDA - PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Committee of the Whole will be held on September 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario. Page 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda a. Consideration of a resolution to adopt the agenda. 3. Disclosure of Interest 4. Adoption of Minutes 4-11 a. Consideration of a resolution to adopt the Planning Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes held on August 14, 2014. 12-17 b. Consideration of a resolution to adopt the Special Planning Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes held on August 25, 2014. 5. Planning Chair Burgess and Vice Chair Murphy a. Delegations and Petitions 1. Greg Corbett, agent, to attend, Re: item 5.b.1., ZBA-30/14, Poirier 2. Ed Hill, agent, Hills Carpentry, to attend Re: item 5.c.1., 1377135 Ontario Inc. (Bala Bay Marine) 3. Margaret Walton, agent, Planscape, to attend Re: item 5.c.2., Stills Bay Landing Corporation 4. Paul Richards to attend Re: item 5.d.1., Zoning By-law 2014-14 5. Ted Britton to attend Re: item 5.d.1., Zoning By-law 2014-14 6. Fred Aitken to attend Re: item 5.d.1., Zoning By-law 2014-14 7. The following to attend Re: By-law 2010-126, Young Men's Christian Association of Metro Toronto (YMCA Camp Pinecrest): 1. Michael Silver 2. Sandy Gribben, Chair, Clear Lake Road Association 3. Dennis Cartwright, President of the Clear Lake Property Owners Page 1 of 505 Page a. Delegations and Petitions Association 4. Bob Stephens, Representative of the property owners of Gullwing and Echo Lakes b. Zoning By-law / Official Plan Amendments 18-31 1. ZBA-30/14, Poirier, Part of Lot 4, Concession 14, Parts 2 on Plan BR-655, Part 3 on Plan BR-572, (Medora), Roll #'s 4-8-060 & 4-8-061 c. Site Plans / Plans of Subdivision and Condominium 32-41 1. SPA-54/14, 1377135 Ontario Inc. (Bala Bay Marine), Part of Lot 16, Concession A, Parts 1 to 4 on Plan 35R-12683, (Bala), Roll # 7-12-049 42-67 2. SPA-61/14, Still’s Bay Landing Corporation, Part of Lot 8, Concession 8, (Medora), Parts 4, 5 & 8, Plan 35R-10754, Roll # 4-5-067 d. Long Range Planning / Special Projects Separate Document 1. Report from the Director of Planning, Re: Zoning By-law 2014-14 e. Heritage 389-501 1. Report from the Director of Planning Re: Bala Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan f. Other Business 502-505 1. Report from the Director of Planning, Re: Monthly Report 6. New and Unfinished Business 7. Committee in Closed Session a. Planning Committee of the Whole in Closed Session to be held for personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 8 Page 2 of 505 Page 8. Adjournment a. Consideration of a resolution to adjourn. Page 3 of 505 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES MINUTES – PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH , 2014 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Committee of the Whole was held on Thursday, August 14th, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, Ontario. PRESENT: OFFICIALS PRESENT: Mayor Alice Murphy, Vice Chair C. Harris - Interim CAO Councillor Ruth Nishikawa, left at 1:24pm C. Mortimer - Clerk Councillor Donelda Kruckel D. Pink - Director of Planning Councillor Allen Edwards N. Popovich - Senior Planner Councillor Jean-Ann Baranik L. Forbes - Planning Assistant Councillor Ron Brent J. Krynicki - Director of Public Works Councillor Phil Harding Councillor Gault McTaggart Councillor Brad Burgess - Chair Councillor Don Furniss 1. Call to Order a. Chair Burgess called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda a. Consideration of a resolution to adopt the agenda. Resolution Number: PCOW-1-14/08/14 Councillor Baranik – Councillor Brent: Be it resolved that the Planning Committee of the Whole agenda dated August 14, 2014, be adopted as amended to add litigation matters to item 7.a., Committee in Closed Session. Carried. 3. Disclosures of Interest a. None. 4. Adoption of Minutes a. Consideration of a resolution to adopt the Planning Committee of the Whole minutes held July 21, 2014. Resolution Number PCOW-2-14/08/14 Councillor Baranik – Councillor Brent: Be it resolved that the Planning Committee of the WholeDRAFT Meeting minutes held on July 21, 2014 be adopted. Carried. Consideration of a resolution Page 4 of 505 to adopt the PlanningPlanning Committee of the Whole Minutes – August 14, 2014 – Page #1 Planning Committee of the Whole Minutes – August 14, 2014 – Page #2 5. Planning Chair Burgess and Vice Chair Murphy a. Delegations and Petitions 1. Margaret Walton, agent, Planscape attended at 9:15 am Re: item 5.b.1., ZBA-28/14, Siracha Investment Ltd., attended at 9:50 am Re: item 5.c.1., SPA-42/14, Villas of Lake Muskoka, and attended at 10:04 am Re: item 5.c.2., Ferndale Fun Inc. Refer to item 5.b.1., 5.c.1., and 5.c.2., Reports 2. Gary Gregoris, agent, attended at 10:06 am Re: item 5.c.2., SPA-47/14, Ferndale Fun Inc. Refer to item 5.c.2., Report 3. Angela Ghikadis, agent, Planscape, attended at 10:12 am Re: item 5.b.2., ZBA-18/14, Rempel/ Weidner/ Rubin Refer to item 5.b.2., Report 4. Cam White, applicant, attended at 10:51 am Re: item 5.c.3., SPA-46/14 & Cash in Lieu of Parking, White Refer to item 5.c.3., Report 5. Sean Ogilvie, agent or other Rogers representative did not attend Re: item 5.d.1., Rogers Communication Tower Refer to item 5.d.1., Report b. Zoning By-law / Official Plan Amendments 1. ZBA-28/14, Siracha Investment Ltd., Part of Lot 33, Concession 14, Parts 3 & 4 on Plan 35R-13628, Parts 1 & 2 on Plan 35R-21970, (Watt), Roll # 2-27-047. A copy of the report is attached. Mr. Popovich explained the history, nature, and location of the application/property. Ms. Margaret Walton, agent, Planscape, 104 Kimberley Ave., Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1Z8, attended the meeting. Ms. Walton indicated the applicant, Bobby Genovese, the contractor, Chris Madden and an authority on antique wooden boats, Jamie Smith were also present. Ms. Walton explained Mr. Genovese is dedicated and passionate regarding antique and historic boats. Ms. Walton submitted and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which is attached. Mr. Jamie Smith, 1015 Beaumont Drive, Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1X2, attended the meeting. Mr. Smith indicated he became acquainted with Mr. Genovese through fundraising for the Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre, Grace and Speed in Gravenhurst. Through the years Mr. Genovese has made a mission of acquiring antique boats that originated in Muskoka, and returning the boats to preserve their heritage and historic importance to the Muskoka area. Mr. Smith indicated the purpose of the application is to ensure these boats are preserved and have a place where they may be berthed. Mr. Bobby Genovese, applicant, attended the meeting. Mr. Genovese indicated he is very passionate about keeping the boats in Muskoka. He explained he has looked at many options to provide a location to house the boats with this being the best solution. Mr. Genovese indicated the boats were made in Muskoka and he wished to keep the heritage here. He would like to design the museum to enable the RMS Segwun and the Wenonah II toDRAFT dock so the public may visit the museum as part of their tours. – – Consideration Planningof a resolution Committee of the Whole Minutes August 14, 2014 Page Page 5 #2 of 505 to adopt the Planning Planning Committee of the Whole Minutes – August 14, 2014 – Page #3 In response to Committee’s question, Chris Madden, Tamarack North, Port Carling, indicated a hydraulic lift would be installed to assist in accessing the slips at the rear of the boathouse. In response to Committee’s questions, Mr. Genovese indicated there would be no entertainment, refreshments or retail use at the museum. He felt that 90% of the visitors would arrive at the property by water, but could travel by car as well. His intent is that this will be carried on by his family for future generations. Resolution Number PCOW-3-14/08/14 Councillor Baranik – Councillor Brent: Be it resolved that Zoning By-law Amendment Application, ZBA-28/14, Siracha Investments Ltd. be approved for circulation. Carried. 2. ZBA-18/14, Rempel/ Weidner/ Rubin, Part of Tondern Island, (Monck), Roll # 9-15-053. A copy of the report is attached. Mr. Popovich explained the history, nature, and location of the application/property. Ms. Angela Ghikadis, agent, Planscape, 104 Kimberley Ave., Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1Z8, attended the meeting. Ms. Ghikadis submitted and reviewed photographs, copies of which are attached. She provided a brief review of the proposal and existing structures. She noted the main part of the dwelling was built almost 100 years ago and explained that each bathroom has steps for access. The applicants wish to eliminate any stairs and add a handicap accessible bathroom. Ms. Ghikadis explained they chose not to add a second storey to maintain the historical view of the cottage from the lake. The difficulty is the former ice house that serves as a shed to store a golf cart.