MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, January 29, 2024 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Hybrid Council Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

Municipal Office - Council Chambers

4305 Hamilton Road Dorchester, ON

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires any member of Council declaring a pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof, where the interest of a member of Council has not been disclosed by reason of the member’s absence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meeting attended by the member of Council and otherwise comply with the Act.

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

5.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

6.

PUBLIC MEETING - PLANNING

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at X:XX p.m. and move into Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the January 29, 2024 Council Agenda.

6.1

Applications for Draft Plan of Condominium 39T-TC-CDM2302, Official Plan Amendment O3-23 & Zoning By-law Amendment Z31-23 (D. Charabin Holdings Inc., Owner; Zelinka Priamo c/o Taylor Whitney, Agent) - West Ends of Eva Street and Ida Street, Dorchester

a.

Overview of Applications - Director of Planning & Development Services

b.

Additional Information - Owner/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. PDS-009-24 with respect to Applications for Draft Plan of Condominium (39T-TC-CDM2302), Official Plan Amendment (O3-23) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z31-23) requested by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of D. Charabin Holdings Inc. for lands located at the west end of Eva Street and Ida Street, Dorchester, be received;
  AND THAT the Director of Planning and Development Services provide a subsequent report evaluating the said Applications, taking into account all public and agency comments received, with a recommendation for Council’s consideration at a future meeting.

6.2

Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision 39T-TC2102, Draft Plan of Condominium 39T-TC-CDM2303 & Zoning By-law Amendment Z28-23 (246 North Inc., Owner; Zelinka Priamo c/o Taylor Whitney, Agent) - 246 North Street, Dorchester

a.

Overview of Applications - Director of Planning & Development Services

b.

Additional Information - Owner/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. PDS-010-24 with respect to Applications for Draft Plan of Condominium (39T-TC-CDM2303), Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-TC2102) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z28-23) requested by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of 246 North Inc. for lands known municipally as 246 North Street, Dorchester, be received;
  AND THAT the Director of Planning and Development Services provide a subsequent report evaluating the said Applications, taking into account all public and agency comments received, with a recommendation for Council’s consideration at a future meeting.

6.3

Consent Application B22-23 (Peter and Nancy Desjardins, Applicants) - 12 Meadowbrook Lane, Thorndale

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicants

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Consent B22-23 requested by Peter and Nancy Desjardins to sever a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 39 metres along Meadowbrook Lane and an area of approximately 705 square metres for lands legally described as Lot 42 on Plan 33M-270 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 12 Meadowbrook Lane, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled and the required fee.
  2. That the applicant pay $4,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication to the Municipality.
  3. That the applicant enter into a development agreement with the Municipality to facilitate the residential development of the lands to address a number of matters including but not limited to access, grading, drainage, service connections, tree planting and that said agreement be registered against the title of the subject lands.
  4. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality prior to the stamping of the deeds.
  5. That the lot to be severed be serviced independently with municipal water, sanitary sewers and stormwater connections to the satisfaction of the Municipality in accordance with Thames Centre’s Design Specifications and subject to any necessary permits. The lot to be severed shall also be independently serviced to the front lot line with hydro and gas services to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
  6. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
  7. That the existing garden shed be removed or relocated to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
  8. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically to the Municipality, all of which are to be fully executed.
  9. That an electronic version of a deposited reference plan be submitted to legally describe the lands affected and in general conformity with this decision, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

  REASONS

  • The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
  • Conformity with the County of Middlesex Official Plan and Municipality of Thames Centre Official Plan would be maintained.
  • The requirements of the Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-Law would be satisfied.
  • The matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would be satisfied.

6.4

Consent Application B21-23 & Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z36-23 (Patricia Cornelia Wouters, Applicant; Monteith Ritsma Phillips Professional Corporation, Agent) - 4673 Dundas Street

a.

Overview of Applications - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decisions (2 Required - Consent & Zoning)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Consent B21-23 requested by Kathryn M. Ritsma on behalf of Patricia Cornelia Wouters to sever a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 54 metres along Dundas Street (County Road 2) and an area of approximately 0.59 hectares for lands legally described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 1, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 33R2382 and known municipally as 4673 Dundas Street, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled and the required fee.
  2. That the applicant provide a road widening dedication to the County of Middlesex across the frontage of the lands to be severed and the lands to be retained measuring up to 18 metres from the centreline of County Road 2 (Dundas Street) if the right of way is not already to that width
  3. That the applicant obtain a rezoning approval to prohibit any new residential use on the lands to be retained being the remnant farm parcel.
  4. That the applicant initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs associated with the preparation of a revised assessment schedule in accordance with the Drainage Act, RSO 1990, as amended, with such costs to be paid in full to the appropriate engineering firm, all to the satisfaction of the Drainage Superintendent.
  5. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality.
  6. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
  7. That the applicant provide a Surveyor’s Real Property Report for the proposed residential lot which includes the location of any buildings and structures, the potable well and septic system to ensure compliance with setback requirements, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
  8. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically to the Municipality, all of which are to be fully executed.
  9. That an electronic version of a deposited reference plan be submitted to legally describe the lands affected and in general conformity with this decision, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

  REASONS

  • The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
  • Conformity with the County Official Plan and Municipal Official Plan would be maintained.
  • The requirements of the Zoning By-Law are capable of being satisfied through the requested rezoning.
  • The matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would be satisfied.
• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z36-23 requested by Kathryn M. Ritsma on behalf of Patricia Cornelia Wouters for lands legally described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 1, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 33R2382 and known municipally as 4673 Dundas Street, be approved in principle and that the staff be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.

6.5

Consent Application B23-23 & Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z37-23 (Stephen and Shelly Gostis, Applicant; Patrick Crinklaw, Agent) - 3014 Crampton Drive

a.

Overview of Applications - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In-Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decisions (2 Required - Consent & Zoning)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Consent B23-23 requested by Patrick Crinklaw on behalf of Stephen and Shelly Gostis to sever a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 68 metres along Crampton Drive and an area of approximately 36 hectares for lands legally described as Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 3, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester) and designated as Part 2 on Plan 33R12606, Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 3014 Crampton Drive, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled and the required fee.
  2. That the lands to be severed be transferred to Crinklaw Farms Inc., or one of its affiliated farm holdings with Patrick Crinklaw being the principal, to ensure farm consolidation.
  3. That the applicant obtain a rezoning approval to prohibit any new residential use on the remnant farm parcel.
  4. That the applicant initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs associated with the preparation of a revised assessment schedule in accordance with the Drainage Act, RSO 1990, as amended, with such costs to be paid in full to the appropriate engineering firm, all to the satisfaction of the Drainage Superintendent.
  5. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality.
  6. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
  7. That the applicant provide a Surveyor’s Real Property Report for the proposed residential lot which includes the location of any buildings and structures, the potable well and septic system to ensure compliance with setback requirements, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
  8. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically, all of which are to be fully executed.
  9. That an electronic version of a deposited reference plan be submitted to legally describe the lands affected and in general conformity with this decision, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

  REASONS

  • The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
  • Conformity with the County Official Plan and Municipal Official Plan would be maintained.
  • The requirements of the Zoning By-Law are capable of being satisfied through the requested rezoning.
  • The matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would be satisfied.
• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z37-23 requested by Patrick Crinklaw on behalf of Stephen and Shelly Gostis for lands legally described as Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 3, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester) and designated as Part 2 on Plan 33R12606, Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 3014 Crampton Drive, be approved in principle and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular Council meeting.

6.6

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z38-23 (Abraham Elabed, Applicant) - 4406 Dundas Street

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z38-23 requested by Abraham Elabed for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 3 (geographic Township of West Nissouri) and designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R452, Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 4406 Dundas Street, be approved in principle and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.

6.7

Close Public Meetings

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Planning Public Meetings adjourn at X:XX p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act, to consider the application listed on the January 29, 2024 Council agenda. 

7.

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT

7.1

Minor Variance Application A11-23 (1365351 Ontario Inc. c/o Glen Bogart, Applicant; Todd Bogart, Agent) - 1054 Shaw Road

a.

Overview of Application - Director of Planning & Development Services

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In-Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Committee Members

e.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Minor Variance A11-23 submitted by Todd Bogart on behalf of 1365351 Ontario Inc. c/o Glen Bogart to permit the construction of a building accessory to an existing industrial operation with a reduced interior side yard width of 8 metres for a property legally described as Part of Lot 7, Concession 2, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 1054 Shaw Road, be approved, subject to the following condition:

  1. That the applicant provide a stormwater management brief by a qualified professional as part of the building permit process showing how the alterations to the site will be handled without adverse impacts to neighbouring lands and to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and the Drainage Superintendent.

      

  REASONS

  • The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan would be maintained;
  • The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law would be maintained;
  • The effects of the variance are considered minor in nature; and
  • The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the land.

     

7.2

Adjourn Committee of Adjustment

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment adjourn at X:XX p.m. and Council reconvene its regular meeting. 

8.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on January 15, 2024, be approved as circulated.

8.1

Regular Council Minutes - January 15, 2024

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under Consent Agenda are received for information in one motion. Council members may request that one or more item be removed for further action.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.1 and 9.2 be received as information. 

9.1

Middlesex County Council Meeting Highlights - January 16, 2024

9.2

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) - Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act - Regulation Changes for Special Projects & Well Security

10.

REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS

10.1

PW-DR-002-24 - Jones & Terry - Request for Drainage Works - Update

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. PW-DR-002-24 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated January 29, 2023, concerning a request received by Daniel Jones & Christine Terry for a request for new drainage works, be received for information;

  AND THAT the petition submitted by Daniel Jones & Christine Terry, under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to property located at CON 4 W PT Lot 16, (former township of West Nissouri) be received and adopted;

10.2

PW-FL-001-24 - RFT TC-002-24 New 3/4 Ton 4x4 Pick-up Truck - Tender Award

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. PW-FL-001-24 be received for information;
  AND THAT Council direct staff to award the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 pick-up truck to Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd.

10.3

PDS-001-24 - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z10-22 (Rasha Nasser, Applicant; Findlater & Associates Inc., Agent) - 4074 & 4086 Elgin Road, Mossley

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (Z10-22) submitted by Rasha Nasser for lands legally described as Part of Lot 12, Concession 3, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester) and designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-5967 and Part 1 on Plan 33R-1719, Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 4074 & 4086 Elgin Road be approved and that the implementing by-law be passed.

10.4

PDS-007-24 - Application for Draft Plan of Condominium 39T-TC-CDM2301 (Putnam Road Holdings, Applicant; Matthew Campbell, Agent) - 3174 Putnam Road

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Municipality of Thames Centre recommends the issuance of draft plan of condominium approval to the County of Middlesex for Draft Plan of Condominium (File No. 39T-TC-CDM2301) requested by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of Putnam Road Holdings Inc. for lands known municipally as 3174 Putnam Road and subject to the conditions attached to Report No. PDS-007-24.

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

12.

NOTICE OF MOTION

12.1

Deputy Mayor Smibert - Support for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) to Develop a Municipal Equipment Operator Course

• Recommended Motion:

  WHEREAS municipal public works departments from across the Province of Ontario provide invaluable services to our communities ensuring the health and safety of all residents;
  AND WHEREAS if it was not for our municipal public works employees from across the Province of Ontario maintaining our public roads systems, our communities would not be able to function as emergency personnel could not respond to calls, school buses could not get our children to school, residents would not be able to get to work, school or appointments and many more basic functions would not be able to happen;
  AND WHEREAS municipal public works departments are already feeling the impacts of a labour shortage, which will only be exacerbated over the next three to five years, which will cause levels of service municipalities are able to provide to ensure the health and safety of our residents to decrease;
  AND WHEREAS there is currently no provincial-wide course that properly trains potential municipal public works employees, specifically relating to municipal heavy equipment;
  THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Thames Centre supports the work of the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors to develop a Municipal Equipment Operator Course to address this issue;
  AND THAT the Municipality of Thames Centre calls on the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training, Immigration and Skilled Trades to fully fund the Municipal Equipment Operator Course in 2024 through the Skills Development Fund;
  AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Labour, Training, Immigration and Skilled Trades David Piccinni, the Municipality of Thames Centre's Member of Provincial Parliament Rob Flack, and the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors.

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Includes other business items requiring direction.

13.1

Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) - 2024 Request for Letter for Private Applications for Mosquito Larviciding Permits

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the request for a letter and actions from the Middlesex-London Health Unit pertaining to Private Applications for Mosquito Larviciding, be supported by Council.

13.2

Grand River Conservation Authority - Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee Municipal Member Nomination

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council supports the nomination of Alex Piggott, Manager of Environmental Services at the Municipality of Central Elgin, as municipal representative for Group 7 on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee.

14.

BY-LAWS

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT By-laws 7-2024 through 9-2024 be adopted as presented. 

14.1

By-law 7-2024 - Amend Zoning (4074 Elgin Road & 4086 Elgin Road)

Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 75-2006, as amended, insofar as it relates to the lands located at Part of Lot 12, Concession 3, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-1719 and Part 1 on Plan 33R-5967, in the Municipality of Thames Centre, in the County of Middlesex.

14.2

By-law 8-2024 - Appoint a Municipal Clerk

Being a By-Law to appoint a Municipal Clerk for The Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre

14.3

By-law 9-2024 - Appoint a Deputy Clerk

Being a By-Law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for The Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre

15.

CLOSED SESSION

• Recommended Motion:

  RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn to closed session at X:XX p.m. pursuant to:
  
  Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees" with respect to appointing community representatives to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

15.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

15.2

Minutes of Previous Closed Session Meeting

a.

December 11, 2023

15.3

Closed Session Item

a.

LS-C-002-24 - Community Representative Appointments - Economic Development Advisory Committee

15.4

Adjournment

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council reconvene at X:XX p.m. to continue with deliberations.

16.

RISE AND REPORT

17.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

17.1

By-law 10-2024 - Confirmatory By-law

Being a By-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution of the Municipality of Thames Centre.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT By-law No. 10-2024, being the Confirmatory By-law, be adopted as presented.

18.

MEETING SCHEDULE

Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. 
Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

19.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommended Motion:

  RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at X:XX p.m.