MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

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Municipal Office - Council Chambers
4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, ON

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

 

5.1
Strategic Plan - Developing Strategic Priorities for Municipal Council

This item has attachments. 
1.Presentation - Strategic Plan 2.pdf

Ken Hewitt, of Ken Hewitt Consulting

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Strategic Plan - Developing Strategic Priorities for Municipal Council, as presented by Ken Hewitt of Ken Hewitt Consulting, be received for information.

6.
REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS

 

6.1
FCEAC-003-23 - Donor and Sponsor Recognition Program

This item has attachments. 
1.FCEAC-003-23 - Donor and Sponsor Recognition Program.pdf
2.Proposed Room Sponsorship Rates(1).pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Report No. FCEAC-003-23 be received for information;
    AND THAT Council approves the proposed Donor and Sponsor Recognition Program for the FlightExec Centre Expansion Project, as outlined in this report.

7.
PUBLIC MEETING - DRAINAGE

 

7.1
Meeting to Consider - Op Den Kelder - Paton Drain 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.PW-DR-017-23 OpDenKelder - Paton Drain 2023 - Meeting to Consider.pdf
2.Op Den Kelder - Paton Drain 2023 - Report.pdf
3.Op Den Kelder - Paton Drain 2023 - Dwg.pdf

a.
Overview of Work Required - Engineer

 

b.
Questions from Affected Landowners

 

c.
Add or Remove Names to Petition

 

d.
Questions from Members of Council

 

e.
Decision

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Report No. Report No. DR-017-23 prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, dated October 30, 2023, concerning a meeting to consider the Op Den Kelder – Paton Drain 2023, be received for information; 

    AND THAT the Drainage Report for the Op Den Kelder – Paton Drain 2023, as prepared by Spriet Associates, dated April 28, 2023, be received, and adopted;

    AND THAT three (3) Council members be appointed to sit as members of the Court of Revision for the Op Den Kelder – Paton Drain 2023, with one Council member being the Chair;

    AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the Op Den Kelder – Paton Drain 2023, be scheduled to be held on November 27, 2023.

     

     

8.
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 October 30, 2023 Council Agenda.

8.1
Consent Application B18-23 (Paul Andrew Shackleton, Applicant; Paul Randhawa, Agent) - 1263 Harrietsville Drive & 5824 Dorchester Road

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-065-23 B18-23.pdf
2.Location Map_B18-23.pdf

a.
Overview of Application - Planning & Development Services

 

b.
Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

 

c.
Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

 

d.
Questions from Members of Council

 

e.
Close Public Meeting

 

f.
Decision

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Consent B18-23 requested by Paul Randhawa on behalf of Paul Andrew Shackleton, to facilitate the conveyance of a farm with the lot to be severed having an area of approximately 41 hectares, for lands legally described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 6, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 1263 Harrietsville Drive and 5824 Dorchester Road, 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 for each consent. 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 fee of $250.
    2. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality.
    3. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
    4. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically prior to certification, all of which are to be fully executed.
    5. That an electronic version of a deposited reference plan be submitted to legally describe the lands affected if required 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 would be met satisfied.
    • The matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would be satisfied.

8.2
Consent Applications B19-23 & B20-23 (Civic Planning Solutions Inc. c/o David Roe, Agent) - 4386 Westchester Bourne & 4404 Westchester Bourne

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-066-23 B19-23 B20-23.pdf
2.Location Map_B19-23.pdf
3.Location Map_B20-23.pdf

a.
Overview of Application - Planning & Development Services

 

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 (B19-23 & B20-23)

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Consent B19-23 requested by Civic Planning Solutions Inc. c/o David Roe on behalf of Stephen and Joanna Anjema to formally recognize an existing shared driveway by conveying a parcel of land to establish a right-of-way easement having a width of approximately 5.6 metres along Westchester Bourne (County Road 74) and an area of approximately 61.5 square metres in favour of the abutting property to the south known municipally as 4404 Westchester Bourne from a property legally described as Part of Lot 24, Concession 3, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-3496 and known municipally as 4386 Westchester Bourne, 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 for each consent. 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 fee of $250.
    2. That the owner dedicate lands up to 18 metres from the centreline of construction of County Road 74 (Westchester Bourne) across the lands to be conveyed and the lands to be retained to the County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right-of-way is not already to that width.
    3. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically prior to certification, all of which are to be fully executed.
    4. 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 matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would be satisfied.
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Consent B20-23 requested by Civic Planning Solutions Inc. c/o David Roe on behalf of Danny and Anne Jeffery to formally recognize an existing shared driveway by conveying a parcel of land to establish a right-of-way easement having a width of approximately 5.5 metres along Westchester Bourne (County Road 74) and an area of approximately 52.7 square metres in favour of the abutting property to the north known municipally as 4386 Westchester Bourne from a property legally described as Part of Lot 24, Concession 3, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 4404 Westchester Bourne, 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 for each consent. 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 fee of $250.
    2. That the owner dedicate lands up to 18 metres from the centreline of construction of County Road 74 (Westchester Bourne) across the lands to be conveyed and the lands to be retained to the County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right-of-way is not already to that width.
    3. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically prior to certification, all of which are to be fully executed.
    4. 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 matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would be satisfied.

8.3
Consent Application B17-23 & Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z27-23 (Ron and Charles Pickel Farms, Applicant; Scott Lobb & Carrie Mills, Agent) - 23976 Heritage Road

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-064-23 B17-23 Z27-23.pdf
2.Location Map_B17_23_Z27_23_23976HeritageRoad.pdf

a.
Overview of Applications - Planning & Development Services

 

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 B17-23 requested by Scott Lobb and Carrie Mills on behalf of Ron and Charles Pickel Farms, to facilitate the disposal of a dwelling surplus to a farming operation as a result of farm consolidation with the lands to be severed having an area of approximately 0.93 hectares, for lands legally described as Part of Lot 33, Concession 5 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 23976 Heritage Road, 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 for each consent. 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 fee of $250.
    2. That the applicant be required to obtain a rezoning to prohibit any new residential use on the balance of the farm.
    3. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality prior to the stamping of the deeds.
    4. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
    5. That the applicant provide a Surveyor’s Real Property Report for the proposed residential lot which includes the location of buildings and structures, the potable well and the septic system to ensure compliance with setback requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
    6. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically prior to certification, all of which are to be fully executed.
    7. 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 would be met through an approved Zoning By-law Amendment.
    • The matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would be satisfied.
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z27-23 requested by Scott Lobb and Carrie Mills on behalf of Ron and Charles Pickel Farms, for lands legally described as Part of Lot 33, Concession 5 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 23976 Heritage Road, be approved in principle and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular Council meeting.

8.4
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z25-23 (Mark Benoit and Jennifer Benoit, Applicant) - 6207 Trafalgar Street

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-062-23 Z25-23.pdf
2.Location Map_Z25-23_6207TrafalgarStreet.pdf

a.
Overview of Application - Planning & Development Services

 

b.
Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

 

c.
Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

 

d.
Questions from Members of Council

 

e.
Close Public Meeting

 

f.
Decision

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application Z25-23 filed by Mark Benoit and Jennifer Benoit for lands legally described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre be approved in principle and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to bring forward the implementing by-law for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting. 

8.5
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z26-23 (One School Global c/o Bob Mooney, Applicant; Stewart Findlater, Agent) - 4189 Mossley Road

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-067-23 Z26-23.pdf
2.Location Map_Z26-23.pdf

a.
Overview of Application - Planning & Development Services

 

b.
Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

 

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 Z26-23 submitted by Stewart Findlater on behalf of One School Global c/o Bob Mooney with respect to lands known municipally as 4189 Mossley Drive and legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 3, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, be approved in principle and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting. 

8.6
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z29-23 (M & C Bontje Ltd (Michael and Cornelia Bontje), Applicant) - 16760 Wyton Drive

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-063-23 Z29-23.pdf
2.Location Map_Z29-23_16760WytonDrive.pdf
3.Temporary Use Agreement.pdf

a.
Overview of Application - Planning & Development Services

 

b.
Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

 

c.
Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

 

d.
Questions from Members of Council

 

e.
Close Public Meeting

 

f.
Decision

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Application for a Temporary Use / Zoning By-law Amendment (Z29-23) filed by M & C Bontje Ltd. (Michael and Connie Bontje) for lands known municipally as 16760 Wyton Drive and legally described as Part of Lot 11, East Side of Railway, Concession 2 (geographic Township of West Nissouri) and designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 33R-21600, be approved in principle subject to a maximum of three (3) years, provided the attached agreement is executed incorporating such further restrictions, terms and conditions as may be deemed necessary by the Municipality; and that the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be passed by Council. 

  • 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 October 30, 2023 Council agenda.

9.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT

 

9.1
Minor Variance Application A9-23 (Elston Incorporated (c/o Michael Elston), Applicant) - 16385 Ebenezer Drive

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-061-23 A9-23.pdf
2.MinorVariance_A9_23_Location Map.pdf

a.
Overview of Application - 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 A9-23 submitted by Elston Incorporated (c/o Michael Elston) to allow relief from Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law with respect to the required interior side yard width of 15 metres under the Agricultural (A) Zone, to facilitate the construction of an agricultural storage building with a reduced interior side yard width of 1.5 metres for a property known municipally as 16385 Ebenezer Drive, be approved subject to the following condition:

    1. That the applicant demonstrate a setback of not less than 5.0 metres between the proposed agricultural storage building and the septic tank along with the distribution piping of the adjacent on-site sewage system leaching bed to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.

    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.
  • Recommended Motion:

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

10.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

10.1
Regular Council Minutes - October 16, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Oct16_2023 - English.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on October 16, 2023, be approved as circulated.

11.
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 11.1 through 11.8 be received as information. 

11.1
Thames Centre Special Events Committee Minutes - October 11, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.08 TCSEC -Minutes23Oct11.pdf

11.2
Thorndale Dog Park Ad Hoc Committee Minutes - October 17, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - TDPAC_Oct17_2023 - English.pdf

11.3
Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Committee Minutes - October 18, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.2023Oct18 Minutes-TCSWOFC.pdf

11.4
FlightExec Centre Expansion Ad Hoc Committee Minutes - October 19, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.2023Oct19 Minutes-FCEAC.pdf

11.5
Middlesex County Council Highlights - October 24, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Middlesex County Council Highlights - October 24 2023.pdf

11.6
Correspondence - P. Dawson, Lord Dorchester Secondary School - Request for Continued Support of STEM-based Robotics Team

This item has attachments. 
1.P. Dawson Request of Council.pdf

11.7
Correspondence - Catherine Fife, MPP - Requesting Support for Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part), 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Correspondence - Support of Bill 21 Fixing Long Term Care_Redacted.pdf
2.Correspondence - Support BILL 21_Redacted.pdf

11.8
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. - Assessment of Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Watson Associates Economists Ltd - Assessment of Bill 134.pdf
2.Assessment of Bill 134 - Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act.pdf

12.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

13.
NOTICE OF MOTION

 

14.
NEW BUSINESS

 

Includes other business items requiring direction.

15.
BY-LAWS

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT By-law 80-2023 be given third and final reading;
    AND THAT By-law 102-2023 be given a first and second reading and be provisionally adopted;
    AND THAT By-laws 99-2023 to 101-2023 and By-laws 103-2023 & 104-2023 be adopted as presented.

15.1
By-law 80-2023, being a by-law to provide for drainage works in the Municipality of Thames Centre - Murray Drain 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.080-2023_Redacted.pdf

THIRD AND FINAL READING

15.2
By-law 99-2023, being a by-law to appoint a By-law Enforcement Officer

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw099-2023-Appointment-By-lawEnforcementOfficer.pdf

15.3
By-law 100-2023, being a by-law to amend zoning to permit temporary use as it relates to lands located at 16760 Wyton Drive

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw100-2023-ZBATempUse-Bontje.pdf
2.Bylaw100-2023-ZBATempUse-Bontje-ScheduleA.pdf

15.4
By-law 101-2023, being a by-law to authorize a Temporary Use Agreement (Michael Bontje and Cornelia Bontje)

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw101-2023-TempUse-Agreement-Bontje.pdf
2.Bylaw101-2023-ZBATempUse-Bontje-ScheduleA(1).pdf

15.5
By-law 102-2023, being a by-law to provide for drainage works within the Municipality of Thames Centre - Op Den Kelder-Paton Drain 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw102-2023-Op Den Kelder - Paton Drain 2023.pdf
2.bylaw102-2023-Schedule of Assement.pdf

READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME ONLY

15.6
By-law 103-2023 being a by-law to appoint members to the committees of Council and local boards of the Municipality of Thames Centre

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw103-2023-AppointmentCommittee.pdf

15.7
By-law 104-2023, being a Confirmatory By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw104-2023-Confirmatory.pdf

16.
MEETING SCHEDULE

 

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. 
Monday, November 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

17.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Recommended Motion:

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

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