Council Information PackageMay 8 to May 12, 2017

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1 12-May-2017 Communications AMO MEPCO Update May 4, 2017 - MEPCO Supports Recent OMERS Proposal

2 12-May-2017 Communications AMO Several Important Amendments to Bill 68 Achieved

3 12-May-2017 Email Ontario Good RoadsOGRA Heads-Up Alert - Rick Harms, P.Eng, Project Engineer, City of Thunder Bay, Elected 3rd Vice-President of the Ontario Good Roads Association

4 12-May-2017 Email Mr. D. Vogel, Midland Resident Zoning of Second Suites

5 12-May-2017 EmailMs. A Oliveira - Team Jordan - Keller Williams Experience Realty Brokerage Midland Second Units

6 12-May-2017 Email Mr. B. McDonald, Belay Real Estate Investing Second Units

7 12-May-2017 Email Ms. K. Levy, Midland Resident Second Suites

8 12-May-2017 Email Ms. J. Flemming Second Suites

9 12-May-2017 Email Ms. P. King Second Suites

10 12-May-2017 Email Ms. J. Galaski Maximum size restrictions on 1br, 2br, and three bedroom units

11 12-May-2017 Email Ms. L. Warwick Midland 2nd Suites

12 12-May-2017 Email Mr. D. Anderson Second Suites

13 12-May-2017 Email Mr. S. Warwick 2nd Suite Restriction

14 12-May-2017 Email Tiffin Homeowners Association Staff recommendation re. OPA#9

15 12-May-2017 Email Ms. L. McDonald Bike Lanes

16 12-May-2017 Letter The Corporation of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Canada's 150th Birthday

17 12-May-2017 Letter Midland Cultural Centre Annual Member's Meeting - May 24, 2017, at 3:00 pm, in the "CC"

18 12-May-2017 Letter Town of LakeshoreSupport of Resolution Re: Request the Province of Ontario to Ease Restrictrions of Surplus Dwelling Severances in Areas Zoned Agribulture

19 12-May-2017 Minutes Sign Variance Committee Meeting held on January 12, 2017

20 12-May-2017 Minutes Committee of Adjustment Meeting held on April 13, 2017

"The Town of Midland does not adopt or condone anything said in correspondence or communications provided to it or its Council, and does not warrant the accuracy of statements made in such correspondence or communications. The Town believes it has a duty to ensure that its proceedings and deliberations are transparent, and that it foster public debate on issues of concern. One of the steps it takes to carry out this duty is to, wherever possible, make the material in its Council Information Packages available on its website."

From: AMO Communications [mailto:communicate@amo.on.ca] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2017 10:04 AM To: Karen Desroches Subject: MEPCO Supports Recent OMERS Proposal

MEPCO Update May 4, 2017

MEPCO SUPPORTS RECENT OMERS PROPOSAL Sponsors Corporation (SC) Initiative To Protect Pension Promise A Modified Inflation Indexing (MI²) proposal is being considered by the SC Board. As the number of retired members continues to increase, funding challenges will become more difficult to manage. MEPCO has been concerned about OMERS sustainability and how contribution rate increases cannot be the solution. MEPCO has long held that the current 100% indexation, in effect since the contribution holiday in the 90’s and even through the economic downturn, needed to be reviewed. MEPCO believes the MI² proposal is a key part of addressing the sustainability of the OMERS Plan. If adopted, it provides the SC with additional options for addressing future funding challenges. It would operate in conjunction with the 2014 SC Funding Management Strategy (FMS)* that sets out how benefits and contributions will be modified when the OMERS Plan cycles through periods of funding deficit and surplus. The MI² is intended to provide the SC Board additional flexibility by operating as a safety valve, should there be future financial pressures such as a market downturn that could impact the Plan’s funded position. The MI² would enable the alteration of future levels of indexation, if necessary, and subject to a two-thirds affirmative vote of the SC Board. The change, if approved, would only apply to benefits earned after the plan is amended; accrued benefits, such as those payable to current retirees, would not be impacted. MEPCO supports the SC Board’s proposal on conditional indexing and hopes that the SC will adopt it at its upcoming meeting. Other comparable Ontario public sector pension plans have taken action on indexation. For more details on the MI², please contact Paul Harrietha (pharrietha@omerssc.com) at 416-814-6575. 2017 Ontario Budget Pension Impacts The Budget mentions that the review of solvency funding rules for Defined Benefit Plans is continuing and that principles for a proposed new framework will be released in the spring of 2017, followed by consultation on draft regulations in the fall of 2017. The proposed Pension Benefits Act (PBA) amendments in Bill 127 (2017 Budget bill) relate to a variety of pension plan administration and technical matters. Of note are changes relating to: 1) The role of Superintendent of Financial Services in ordering a pension plan administrator to hold meetings or waive the holding of a meeting to provide information to persons entitled to benefits under a pension plan; and 2) Calculating the commuted value of assets transferred from a single employer pension plan to a jointly sponsored pension plan, like the OMERS Plan.

The second change is of particular relevance to the older municipal pension plans in Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton, where the cities are requesting that they be integrated with the OMERS Plan. OMERS is currently assessing these requests to determine if there would be negative impacts of plan integration on OMERS Plan funding/sustainability. MEPCO has been supportive of this OMERS review process. *OMERS Funding Management Strategy Information: http://www.omerssc.com/PlanChanges/Understanding_Plan_Changes.aspx For further information, please contact Bruce McLeod, 416-971-9856 ext. 350 or by email bmcleod@amo.on.ca

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From: AMO Communications [mailto:communicate@amo.on.ca] Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:28 PM To: Karen Desroches Subject: AMO Policy Update - Several Important Amendments to Bill 68 Achieved

May 9, 2017  

Several Important Amendments to Bill 68 Achieved

Bill 68 - Modernizing Municipal Legislation Act affects the Municipal Act, Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, and Municipal Elections Act, among other Acts. A number of changes are made to the Bill in response to our advice and others. The Bill has been ordered for Third Reading and its passage could be before the Legislature rises on June 1.  

A redline version of the amended Bill is available from the legislative website at http://www.ontla.on.ca/bills/bills-files/41_Parliament/Session2/b068rep_e.pdf.  

The following are highlights of some of the key amendments to the Bill:  

Integrity Commissioner (IC) Regime  "Any person" is changed to "an elector or a person demonstrably acting in the

public interest". The definition is applied to the Code of Conduct and making an application to a judge related to an alleged contravention of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The definition is broader than we had requested but narrower than "any person".  

The ability for an IC to undertake an inquiry based on their ‘own motion’ was deleted. This reflects the advice of AMO and many ICs.  

Sections are added which outline what happens to inquiries in terms of a regular election. It directs termination of an investigation related to a Code of Conduct or under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act where the investigation is either not completed prior to the nomination date or if a request is submitted during a regular election. This does not prevent a complainant or member of council or local board who was the subject of a complaint that did not proceed from making a written request after the election to commence an investigation. A request cannot occur earlier than six weeks after the election. The provincial legislature has rules that apply during the Writ period. AMO felt that similar rules should apply in municipal elections.  

A provision is added to indemnify an IC, which means that the costs related to the defence of a proceeding related to the work of an IC, is covered by the municipal government.   

Meetings  The discretionary authority to use electronic methods for meetings was retained but

it was clarified that anyone participating electronically cannot participate in a closed meeting item. This is in addition to the provision that a person participating electronically cannot count for quorum. Councils will need to consider the use of electronic meetings and change their procedure bylaws where needed.  

An amendment clarifies that there cannot be multiple alternates from a lower-tier council for upper-tier meetings where the upper-tier member cannot attend. The alternate member is to be for the term of the council unless the alternate’s seat is vacated. There is no alternate for head of council that sits on the upper-tier municipal government.   

Municipal Election Act  The Bill’s change to the term of Council of November 15 will start in 2022. The

upcoming election term is December 1 to November 14, 2022. The delay in changing the term recognizes that in some municipal governments there are employment contracts with councillors’ staff and a change for the 2018 municipal election would have implications for those agreements.  

The requirement for a nomination form to be signed by at least 25 persons is altered to not apply in a municipality if the number of electors in the previous election is less than the prescribed number.   

The Act has different commencement dates for different sections. Some take effect upon Royal Assent of the Bill and others by the Lieutenant Governor at a future date. Here’s a link to the various sections of the Bill and their effective dates: Bill 68 Commencement Dates by Schedule.  

Councils will need to adopt and maintain policies on:

Codes of Conduct (effective date to be determined and there is a related Ministerial regulation that is to identify the subject matters for Codes of Conduct for councils and local boards)

protection and enhancement of tree canopy and natural vegetation in the municipality (effective date to be determined by Lieutenant Governor)

pregnancy and parental leaves of council members (effective date to be determined) Council-Municipal employee relations (effective date to be determined).

The closed meeting investigator system took a year to put in place. The IC regime is more complex, involving hiring of an IC, establishing a budget, administrative system and a Code of Conduct, as well as education for both councils and all of the local boards. AMO is advocating for a longer rather than shorter time period before the IC regime is enacted as a mandatory accountability process.

We will also need to await regulations related to authorized investments and prudent investor rules before municipal governments can use the latter. The One Fund (a pooled investment fund operated by AMO’s Local Authority Services and Municipal Finance Officers Association’s CHUMS) will provide additional information in the near future.

There are additional amendments to the Bill but mostly of a technical nature, clarifying language and intent.

Given the magnitude of changes to the transparency and accountability regime for municipal councils and officials, and local boards, AMO’s Annual Conference will have a plenary session on Wednesday, August 16. AMO remains very concerned about how the integrity regime may affect the many citizens and business people who volunteer to local boards.

AMO Contact: Pat Vanini, Executive Director, E-Mail: pvanini@amo.on.ca, 416.971.9856 ext. 316.

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From: Ontario Good Roads Association [mailto:DoNotReply@ConnectedCommunity.org] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2017 10:11 AM To: Karen Desroches Subject: OGRA Heads-Up Alert

 

 

 

 

Rick Harms, P.Eng, Project Engineer, City of Thunder Bay, Elected 3rd Vice-President of the Ontario Good Roads Association

On Friday, April 21, 2017, during the OGRA Board of Directors meeting, Rick Harms was elected by the Board to the position of OGRA 3rd Vice-President.

Since 2014, Rick has been serving on the OGRA Board of Directors and is currently Chair of the Policy Committee. Rick is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Municipal Engineers Association. Rick is responsible for the planning, budgeting, designing and constructing of municipal capital projects based on asset management strategies for road and underground infrastructure.

With 30 years of municipal project engineering in road, traffic, sewer and water design experience, Rick brings a wealth of knowledge to the Executive Committee.

The Board of Directors provide policy guidance and leadership to the OGRA staff and fiscal oversight of OGRA activities.

The mandate of the Ontario Good Roads Association is to represent the infrastructure interests of Ontario’s 444 municipalities through advocacy, consultation, training and the delivery of identified services.

For more information, please visit OGRA.org.

Join the conversation about this Heads Up Alert at the OGRA Interchange

The mandate of the Ontario Good Roads Association is to represent the transportation and public works interests of municipalities through advocacy, consultation, training and the delivery of identified services.

 

     

 

From: Derrick Vogel Sent: May-04-17 11:06 AM To: Sherri Edgar Subject: Re: Zoning of Second Suites  To Midland Mayor and Councilors, I’m writing you regarding the recent discussion about 2nd suite sizes and more specifically on the impact of potentially selecting the 3rd option as outlined in the Staff Report #PL-2017-11. I do not support the second suite sizes that Option 3 suggests. The sizes suggested in option 3 do not provide enough living space for tenants and will discourage investors and renters from investing/living in your community. As identified by your planning staff, these sizes are not supported by the Province of Ontario, the County of Simcoe or the people of the Town of Midland. Moving forward with Option 3 will not promote the need to provide affordable housing in your community and should be revaluated. If the residents of Aberdeen Blvd and the Tiffin Home Owners Association oppose to other options perhaps an alternative can be suggested that outlines certain boundaries as to where second suites can be created. This approach has been adopted by other communities such as Barrie, where they no longer allow second suites to be created around the Georgian College area. Thank you for taking the time to review my concerns. Kind Regards, Thanks, Derrick Vogel Midland, ON   

 

 

From: Ana Oliveira-TeamJordan [mailto:ana@teamjordan.ca] Sent: April-13-17 4:36 PM To: Sherri Edgar Subject: Midland Second Units April 13, 2017 To Midland Mayor and Councilors, I’m writing you regarding the recent discussion about 2nd suite sizes and more specifically on the impact of potentially selecting the 3rd option as outline in the Staff Report #PL-2017-11. I, Ana Oliveira of Midland Ontario, absolutely do not support the second suite sizes that Option 3 suggests. As identified by your planning staff, these sizes are not supported by the Province of Ontario, the County of Simcoe or the people of Town of Midland. Thanks for your time and I truly trust you will make the right decision. Thanks, Ana Oliveira Client Care Team Jordan Keller Williams Experience Realty Brokerage 372 King Street, Midland, ON L4R 3M8 705-526-9770 ana@teamjordan.ca www.TeamJordan.ca TEAM JORDAN Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage 372 King Street Midland, ON L4R 3M8 Keller Williams Experience Realty, Brokerage 516 Bryne Drive Unit I & J Barrie, ON L4N 9P6, CA Tel: 705-526-9770 Midland Tel: 705-727-9573 Barrie Toll: 888-480-2224

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From: Brady McDonald [mailto:brady@bekayrealestate.com] Sent: April-05-17 1:38 PM To: Jill Lewis Cc: Brady & Kristy McDonald Subject: Second suites To Midland Mayor and Councillors, I’m writing you regarding the recent discussion about 2nd suite sizes and more specifically on the impact of potentially selecting the 3rd option as outline in the Staff Report #PL-2017-11 (see below) As a full time real estate investor specializing in creating 2nd suites all over Simcoe County, we have created over 35 legal, safe and affordable second suites in the past couple of years, 5 of which have been recently created within the Town of Midland. Because of the extremely small size restriction for all bachelor, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units that option 3 suggests, the following would be some of the negative impacts:

It would be a business decision for my company to stop investing in property within the town of midland and ultimately stop creating safe affordable second suites. We currently project to create approximately 20 second suites in Midland in 2017. That is 20 individual properties with 40 legal apartments (top and bottom). Option 3 would limit this to what has been approved so far, which be 5. If we don’t create 2nd suites in the other 15 properties this would reduce the town by 30 safe, clean and affordable apartments effecting approximately 150 people (average 5 people per property) who need these properties for housing.

As a company, we invest millions of dollars in renovation material, contractor wages, etc. in the Town of Midland alone. Option 3 would force us stop buying Midland property to create 2nd suites in and this money will be spent elsewhere.

More illegal units would be made without the towns knowledge and without building permits, creating a serious safety concern for the people who would occupy the entire property.

Many of the properties which second suites are currently being created in already have illegal apartments in them. These apartments would continue to be unsafe for the occupants.

Creating second suites to the option 3 sizes wouldn’t allow the individuals and families that occupy them to have space for a dining room table, a dresser, space for kids to play, space for guest to gather, tubs to was children in, etc.

With the quickly rising cost of real estate, the new mortgage rules, increasingly financial strain on families, retiring boomers, etc. the demand for rental properties is increasing significantly. Option 3 would increase the housing shortage within the rental market even further as 2nd suites would not be created.

It truly has been a pleasure working with the Town of Midland's staff while creating the units we have so far and I really hope this continues. The town’s current policies are very forward thinking and proactive with respect to creating affordable housing for the people of the Town of Midland and the province of Ontario. As a reasonable person I don’t only seek the negative impacts of decision's but also the potential positive impacts. I do not see any positive impacts if Option 3 is selected by the committee. I trust you will consider my professional opinion while making your decision and I appreciate your time. Thanks, Brady McDonald, Belay Real Estate Investing www.bekayrealestate.com 705 795-1140

Options available to Committee Option 1 – No change to size regulations in 2016-28 As noted above, By-law 2016-28 regulates the size of the Second Unit by requiring that it be smaller than the Principal Unit and through the operation of the definition of Interior Floor Area. This Option would have permitted the Jennark Homes development as the Second Units are smaller than the Principal Units. Option 2 – Re-establish the previous size regulations 2 The Town’s previous Second Unit regulations established both minimum (35m ) and maximum (80m2) and a maximum size in relation to the principal dwelling unit (45% of total dwelling). These standards have been in place since 2010. This Option and these regulations permitted the Jennark Homes development as the Second Units exceeded the minimum size and were less than the maximum size. Option 3 – Establish new size regulations As Committee will recall, between 1994 and 1996 the Province established specific regulations to permit “apartments in houses” in a range of ground based housing “as-of- right” regardless of the approved OP and/or Zoning By-law. Although repealed in May 1996, these regulations remain in effect in Midland for those units constructed pursuant to the regulations. The Apartments in Houses O.Reg. 384/94 established the following regulations with respect to the size of the Second Units:

Residential Unit Type

Maximum required habitable floor area

Studio (Bachelor) 25 m2 (269 SF)

1 bedroom 32 m2 (344 SF)

2 or more bedrooms

32 m2 as required for a one bedroom unit plus 9 m2(97 SF) for each additional 2 bedroom -41m2(441SF)for2BR -50m (538SF)for3BR

Brady McDonald Belay Real Estate Investing www.bekayrealestate.com 705 795-1140 Recipient of the 2017 Canadian Real Estate Wealth- Joint Venture Partner of the Year Award

From: Kristen Levy Sent: April-26-17 11:05 PM To: Sherri Edgar Subject: Fwd: To Mayors & Councillors - Staff Report #Pl-2017-11 Hi I had sent this email last week and would appreciate a confirmation email it has been received and forwarded to Mayor & Council accordingly for consideration. Thank you in advance Kristen Levy ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kristen Levy Date: Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 8:32 PM Subject: To Mayors & Councillors - Staff Report #Pl-2017-11 To: planning@midland.ca April 22, 2017 To Midland Mayor and Councilors, I’m writing you regarding the recent discussion about 2nd suite sizes and more specifically on the impact of potentially selecting the 3rd option as outline in the Staff Report #PL-2017-11. I, Kristen Levy of Midland Ontario, absolutely do not support the second suite sizes that Option 3 suggests. As identified by your planning staff, these sizes are not supported by the Province of Ontario, the County of Simcoe or the people of Town of Midland. Please do not let one group sway you away from continuing to support reasonable sizes of units, developed with the expertise of the Province and the County, due to their negative experience. I also feel it is unrealistic to ask a family requiring 2 or more bedrooms to happily live in 441 - 538 sq ft. Families need space for quiet work, for children and adults to freely move without running into each other and this space is not conducive to healthy long term living conditions. Does Midland want to be seen as a family friendly community? If they do, there are alternatives that can address the concerns of the Tiffin Home Owners while still demonstrating to families wanting to relocate to Midland they are welcome long term. Thanks for your time and I truly trust you will make the right decision. Thanks, Kristen Levy Midland, ON

From: jenn flemming Sent: May-08-17 6:08 PM To: Sherri Edgar Subject: Mayor and councillors

I very much disagree with the proposal to change the sizes of units I have 3 kids 1 step daughter and a

foster teenager.

I need a 3 or 4 four bedroom home.

Those sizes are absolutely crazy and too small.

Jenna flemming

From: Pauline King (Mancuso-McDonald) Sent: May-08-17 12:24 PM To: Sherri Edgar Subject: Mayor and Counsellors It has been brought to my attention that council is planning on making 2nd suites much smaller. My question is why? A 1 bedroom at 344 sq ft is only an area of 18.5 x 18.5! A 2 bdrm unit of 441 sq ft is only a room measuring 21 x 21! And a 3 bdrm at 538 sq ft is only 23 x 23! How can you fit a 3 bdrm with a kitchen, living room & bathroom... plus the 3 bedrooms into a space just 23 ft x 23 ft??? The living room in my home is 20 x 16... I can't imagine trying to fit a 1 or 2 into this space... let alone a 3 bdrm!!! As a landlord, why do I have adhere to this rules... if I choose to build something bigger? As in making my whole basement of say 30 x 30 (or bigger) into a 2nd unit...???? And as an administrator on a Facebook group that tries to assist our members in finding suitable rental units... I know first hand how hard it is to find suitable, affordable units in our catchment area. At a premium are 3 bedroom apartments, almost impossible to find! Why isn't the information on these changes being made available or public... through the media? Sounds pretty secretive to me! And from what I've read, it sounds like a few are demanding these changes to suit their own agenda! I understand that under the "Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act" of 2011... each municipality "is required to establish an official plan policy and zoning by-law provisions to allow 2nd units"... but the limitations that council is trying to impose are not satisfactory & very limiting! Regards Pauline King  

From: jjgalaski jjgalaski Sent: May-09-17 4:17 PM To: Sherri Edgar Subject: Maximum size restrictions on 1br, 2br, and three bedroom units?? Dear Gord McKay and all Councillors, please rethink this new piece of legislation! My first war time bungalow was 725 sq. feet and two bedrooms. It was a disaster for my three children, my husband and myself. There was not enough room to live comfortably. Perhaps you do not realize how limited these spaces would be. Perhaps try living yourself for one day with your families in this cramped space and see for yourself. Why are you fixing something that is not broken? If anything to protect residents you should be looking at minimum sizes so that families would enjoy a standard of living that did not require them to live cramped in these pathetic spaces.

From: Lisa Warwick Sent: May-10-17 7:24 PM To: Sherri Edgar Cc: Me; Steve; brady@bekayrealestate.com Subject: Midland 2nd suites. To Midland Mayor and Councilors I am writing about the second suite size restrictions that you are considering. I can see no benefit to what you are proposing with option 3. My name is Lisa Warwick I am the owner of 226 Queen St. I believe that you should be setting minimum sizes not maximum. Nobody should expect people to live in units of the size you are proposing. Hotel rooms are larger!! Surely as a council, one of your priorities should be the quality of life of the citizens of Midland. This would include the means of affordable rents with enough space to have a comfortable life. If this were your parent or child having to live within this environment restriction? I am sure you would not support motions as ludacris as this proposal. Your own planning staff has proposed going with option 1. What you are suggesting is not supported by the Province of Ontario, or the County of Simcoe. Please reconsider your decision. Sincerely, Lisa Warwick  

 

From: dan anderson Sent: May-10-17 7:27 PM To: Sherri Edgar Subject: Mayor and Councillors

 

As a concerned citizen and business owner I must disagree with the 2nd Suite Unit sizes that are being

proposed. The sizes are way too small for a person to consider them as "living quarters ". Please leave

the suite size laws as they are and let our tenants have more space to live in. Please leave the unit sizes

at "unrestricted " .

Dan Anderson

From: Steve Sent: May-10-17 8:33 AM To: Sherri Edgar Subject: 2nd. Suite restriction To Midland Mayor and Councilors I am writing about the second suite restrictions that you are considering. I can see no benefit to what you are proposing with option 3. My name is Steve Warwick, I am the owner of 230 Queen St. I believe that it would make more sense to set minimum size limits rather than maximums. Nobody should expect people to live in units of the size that you are proposing. Surely as a council one of your priorities should be the quality of life of the people of Midland. Which means affordable rents with enough space to have a comfortable life. Your own planning staff has proposed staying with option 1, as what you are proposing is not supported by the Province of Ontario, or the County of Simcoe. Thank you for your time. Please reconsider your decision. Steve Warwick

From: Paul Wismer

Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 2:54 PM

To: 'Glen Canning' <gcanning@midland.ca>; 'Jack Contin' <jcontin@midland.ca>; 'Patricia File'

<pfile@midland.ca>; Mike Ross <mross@midland.ca>; McKay, Gord A. <Gord.McKay@simcoe.ca>;

'George MacDonald' <gmacdonald@midland.ca>; 'Jonathan Main' <jmain@midland.ca>; 'Cody

Oschefski' <coschefski@midland.ca>; 'Stewart Strathearn' <sstrathearn@midland.ca>

Subject: Staff recommendation re OPA#9

Please vote in favour of option three - establishing size restrictions for second units in Planning Department’s Report PL-2017-11. I echo the concerns and background info submitted by the THA Committee and others. I have submitted similar emails in the past but I just want to re-emphasize my take on the situation. I am fully behind the province’s intention of allowing 2nd units to provide affordable housing. It provides an opportunity for people being able to stay in their homes by having second units that can be offered at affordable rents. Great for both homeowners and renters. How can one allow duplexes owned by absentee landlords to be built under the guise of single family homes with second units ? The rents charged for the “duplex” units on Aberdeen Blvd are approximately double what Simcoe County and CMHC consider 'affordable' in Midland. My personal preference was that the affordable rent guidelines published by Simcoe County be the determining factor for allowing second units. However, I understand that was considered inappropriate - perhaps with good reason. Therefore, I support Option 3 as a viable alternative.

Respectfully ,

Paul Wismer Treasurer Tiffin Homeowners Association

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I am writing to express my sheer delight at the mention I saw made in the Mirror last week of aplan for bike lanes on Yonge St. As a downtown resident I try to do all my shopping on the mainstreets, but I often find myself craving all-you-can-eat sushi or a trip to the Giant Tiger. On theseoccasions I usually take my car. However, if there were more cycling accessibility down Yonge StI would be much happier pedaling.

I am already a huge fan of the existing cycling infrastructure including the waterfront pathways,and I feel that a lane down Yonge St would improve the access for cycling as a practical lifestylechoice rather than just a recreational activity. As a health care professional I also have a vestedinterest in seeing the population of Midland have access to such lifestyle choices. As a motorist,I understand that traffic congestion is frustrating, but from what I understand, there is goodresearch to suggest that more traffic lanes only creates room for more traffic... to create morecongestion! As a small and expanding municipality, I think Midland is well-placed to makedecisions around city planning now that will forever impact the flow (or lack thereof) in thedowntown core.

I sincerely hope you will go ahead with this proposal, and I offer my enthusiastic support.

Warm re ards,

Leda McDonald

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Office of the Clerk BY E-MAIL ONLY April 20, 2017 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau: Re: Canada’s 150th Birthday Please be advised that Council at their meeting of April 10, 2017 passed the following resolution: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Little, seconded by Councillor Keenan: RESOLVED THAT in recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday, the federal and provincial governments be requested to wave the taxes payable on the purchase of a Canadian Flag or Canada 150 Anniversary flag for the year 2017; and further, THAT this motion be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario and Ontario municipalities for their support.

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Midland Cultural CentreMay 3, 2017

Dear Member of Midland Cultural Centre Inc.

RE: Midland Cultural Centre Inc.Annual Members’ MeetingMay 24, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

We are enclosing herewith a Notice of Annual Meeting confirming that the Annual Meeting ofthe Midland Cultural Centre Inc. (“MCCI”) will be held at the Council Chambers at the MidlandMunicipal Building, 575 Dominion Ave., Midland, Ontario on May 24, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

We have invited the auditors of MCCI to attend the Annual Meeting to present the FinancialStatements for the year ended December 31, 2016 and we anticipate that copies of the FinancialStatements will be provided to you at the meeting. The Agenda is attached. If there are anyadditional items of business that you would like placed on the Agenda, we would ask that youkindly advise accordingly. We also enclose the Annual Report of the President of MCCI.

The Board of Directors of the MCCI will meet at the Council Chambers at the MidlandMunicipal Building immediately following the conclusion of the Annual Meeting of Members

We trust that you will find these arrangements satisfactory and we look forward to seeing you atthe Annual Meeting.

Yours very truly,

‘I- ture

Fred Hacker,Chairman of the Board and PresidentMidland Cultural Centre Inc.fred@itvision.caCopy: Sedgwick Post & Hogg

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Members of Midland Cultural CentreInc. (“MCCI”) will be held in the Council Chambers at the Midland Municipal Building, 575Dominion Ave., Midland, Ontario on May 24, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. for the transaction of thefollowing business:

(a) approval of the Minutes from the previous Annual Meeting;

(b) approval of the Annual Report of the Board of Directors;

(c) approval of the Report of the Auditors of MCCI for the year ended December 31,2016;

(d) appointment of Auditors for the ensuing year; and

(e) elections of the Board of Directors for the ensuing year.

Members who are unable to attend the meeting in person are requested to date, sign and returnthe enclosed form of proxy. To be effective, the completed form of proxy must be received bythe President of MCCI, Fred Hacker, 419 Aberdeen Blvd., Midland, Ontario MR 5L8 orfred@itvision.ca not less than 48 hours before the time fixed for the meeting.

DATED this 3rd day of May 2017 by order of the Board of Directors.

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Fred Hacker, President

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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSOF

MIDLAND CULTURAL CENTRE INC.

The following is a report from the Board of Directors of the Midland Cultural Centre Inc. (“MCCI”) to theMembers of MCCI to be presented at the Annual Meeting of Members on May 24, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

1. Five Years for the MCC: The Midland Cultural Centre (“MCC”) opened in June 2012. Remarkably, theMCC has now completed five (5) years of operation. The fifth year of operation of the Centre has beena year of significant initiatives, fiscal success, and a maturing of the organization.

2. Activity Levels: The number of events at the MCC annually has levelled out at about 300. But therewere many changes in the past year. The level of attendance at most events has increased slightly.The quality of programming has improved even further.

3. Programming Diversity: In addition to continually improving quality, the MCC has diversified itsprogramming offerings. The series “Our Health” was launched in the fall of 2016 and has proven to bevery popular with sell-out audiences for some of the programs. Our first Black Gospel Concert has metwith strong audience support.

4. Public Acceptance: There is an increasing awareness of the MCC in the community and beyond.Further, the MCC is now seen as a jewel of the community. It is one of the features of the region thatresidents take pride in. It is an increasingly significant attraction to visitors to the area. And it has beencited as a reason why newcomers chose to make Midland their home. The MCC viewed itself as apotential cultural hub from the outset. That potential has been realized.

5. Reputation of the MCC: The reputation of the MCC now extends far beyond the local region. In thearts and culture industry, the MCC is regarded as “gold standard” for cultural venues. People fromoutside our area are awed by the quality and utility of the facility, by the quality and quantity ofprogramming, and by the financial success of the venue.

6. Quest Art and Huronia Players: Relations with our cultural partners, Quest Art and Huronia Players,have never been better. When leases came up for renegotiation of rent last spring, MCCI offered tohold rents at present levels. That was received with great enthusiasm and gratitude by Quest Art andHuronia Players and relieved both organizations of considerable stress. Huronia Players responded bymaking a significant donation to MCCI which was gratefully received. Quest Art has been verygenerous in allowing MCC to use its galleries and classroom spaces for certain events. Huronia Playerssurrenders the HP Theatre to MCCI between June 15 and August 31 each year to permit MCCI toschedule summer performances in that theatre. Relations between MCCI staff and executives andtheir counterparts at Quest Art and Huronia Players are cordial, cooperative and supportive.

7. Café Roxy: In this Report one year ago, we reported on a meaningful change in the delivery of foodservices. For the first three years of operation, the MCC offered in-house food services with one tothree chefs working full- or part-time. In June 2015, the MCC Café Roxy was leased to Anne and JohnPickering. They surrendered their lease in the spring of 2016. MCCI advertised for a new Caféoperator and in July 2016, Glen Grittani from the Ladybug Café leased the Roxy Café for a minimumperiod of three (3) years.

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Café Roxy seems to be operating to the satisfaction of the operator. Significant changes have beenmade to the Café area including new window signage, a more defined area for dining, the use of theelevated balcony for dining and the introduction of a salad bar.

The Café is a positive feature for our MCCI staff, our cultural partners and customers. It seems thatmost people are happy with the Cafe’s food and service. Café services have been available for many ofthe evening hour events at the MCC.

Catering in the Rotary Hall: In 2015, catering in Rotary Hall was outsourced to five preferred caterers.The service provided on food events for which the preferred caterers were contracted has ranged fromadequate to very good. Because of the 2015 transition away from the MCCI providing food services,our staff has been reduced to three full-time people (from up to 7 previously). While the transitionfrom food service management was challenging, the transition has been effective and they are nowable to devote their time and energy to the events presented. One disappointment is that the caterershave not referred food events to the MCC as was anticipated.

Our Café operator is one of the preferred caterers. As predicted, prospects often go directly to the caféfor quotes or contracting for upcoming events, particularly smaller corporate events where they mayrequire breakfast and/or lunch. It is generally much easier for us to work with Glen internally, as ad-hoc conversations and detailing can be achieved more easily. We have had no problems with Caféstaff sharing the kitchen with others. There are not many outside catering events, particularly sinceGlen is capturing more, but the cooperation is very good.

There were almost 60 catered events in 2016 ranging from small coffee runs for meetings, to MCCbased events such as volunteer appreciation events, to celebrations of life and weddings. Of theoriginal caterers, Olympia is gone; Feast is leaving town; Explorers’ have turned down events; ELM andPhil’s each do a small number of events; Ciboulette et Cie do a larger number of events (and also caterRotary lunches) and Café Roxy does the largest number of events.

Alcohol Sales: The MCC continues to hold the liquor licence and to handle the alcohol sales. So far in2016, our sales greatly exceed budget. Our General Manager’s plan and intention is to grow sales. Hefeels that alcohol sales can be invaluable to the ongoing success of the MCC. To that end, newpersonnel have been hired on a part-time basis and a mobile bar has been acquired that greatlyenhances both the expedience and the appearance of alcohol sales in the hallway outside Rotary Hall.

10. Financial Report: The audited statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 will be presented bythe Auditors. The MCC has achieved its objective of financial stability because of the significantsupport of private donors in the community.

The MCC was created because of an exceedingly generous donation from the Weber Foundation. TheFoundation has continued to be a generous benefactor, supporting the ongoing work of the MidlandCultural Centre. The Foundation indicated that it would reduce its financial support in 2016. That wasbeen an impetus for the MCC to seek alternate sources of financing.

The result for 2016 was:a) Revenue from programming increased significantly in 2016, thanks in large part to the efforts of

our excellent staff;b) Revenues from community donors increased;

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c) The MCC was successful in attracting grant funding for the first time since the original Trilliumstart-up grant;

d) There were significant increases in sponsorships for programming;e) The Town of Midland agreed to underwrite the costs of insuring the MCC;f) Huronia Players donated funds.

As a result, the MCC was able to break even despite the reduction in support from the WeberFoundation. It should be noted that the Weber Foundation is still a significant donor and importantbooster of the MCC.

MCCI wishes to acknowledge the significant support of Diane Gilmour in 2016 in assisting with fundingopportunities. Diane has stepped back from that responsibility although she continues to assist withreporting on the grants she secured. MCCI is delighted to have Bryan Peter engage with MCCI topursue grant funding opportunities.

Re-appointment of Auditors: The Board of the Midland Cultural Centre Inc. recommends the reappointment of Sedgwick Post & Hogg as Auditors for the Corporation for the 2017 year.

Board of Directors: The By-Laws of the MCC provide for a number of directors between 7 and 13. TheBy-Laws provide that the number of directors is to be set by the Board and confirmed by theMembers. At the MCC Annual Meeting in 2014, the number of directors was set at 10 (plus three exofficio directors as outlined below). In 2016, the number was increased to 11 and in 2017 the numberwas increased to 12.

Two valued members of our Board of Directors submitted their resignations during the past year.Alison Durtnall resigned in September 2016 because she had accepted a new out-of-town employmentposition. Andrew Markle stepped down in January because of business pressures. In addition, theterm of office of Fred Hacker expires this month and he has indicated that he will not be standing forre-election.

At a Special Meeting of the Members held in January 2017, Dan Donaldson, Bill Macfarlane and JessicaNorth were elected to the Board. In addition, Reinhart Weber was appointed as an ex officio Directorfor Life.

After this Meeting of Members, if the Members re-elect Catherine McKay and elect ChrisEdwards, there will be 12 directors serving as follows:(1) John Hartman is serving a term to expire May 31, 2019;(2) Rebecca Barnstaple is serving a term to expire May 31, 2019;(3) Nicole Woods is serving a term to expire May 31, 2019;(4) Nadya Weber is serving a term to expire May 31, 2019;(5) Bill Kernohan is serving a term to expire May 31, 2019;(6) Dan Donaldson is serving a term to expire May 31, 2020;(7) William Macfarlane is serving a term to expire May 31, 2020;(8) Jessica North is serving a term to expire May 31, 2020;(9) Catherine McKay would be serving for a term to expire May 31, 2017;(10) Chris Edwards would be serving a term to expire May 31, 2020;(11) Don Gordon is serving a term at the pleasure of the Trustees of the Weber Foundation;(12) Stewart Strathearn is serving a term at the pleasure of the Mayor, Town of Midland.

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In addition, By-Law 1, Section 8.3(d), contemplates four ex officio directors as follows:(13) A representative appointed by Huronia Players (now Ross Skoggard);(14) A representative appointed by Quest Art School + Gallery (now Judy Goode);(15) The current Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Midland (now John Skorobohacz);(16) Reinhart Weber for life.

13. Election of Directors: At the Annual Meeting of Members, the Members will be asked to elect thefollowing Directors who are recommended for election by the Board of Directors:(a) Catherine McKay for a further term of 3 years; and(b) Chris Edwards for a term of 3 years.

14. Staff: The permanent staff of the Midland Cultural Centre consists of:(a) Eugene Rea as General Manager;(b) Jennifer Kerr as Assistant Manager; and(c) Carla Heath as Marketing Co-Ordinator (Carla joined our staff in June 2016 following the

resignation of Shelby Mulligan. We express our gratitude to Shelby for her service and warmlywelcome Carla).

The Board of the MCC are very grateful for the excellent and dedicated service of each of these specialpeople.

A personnel change of note this year is the engagement of part-time event managers. Because somany of our events are staged in the evening, we have hired part-time event managers so that ourprofessional staff can work a regular 9 to 5 day with resulting reduction in stress, fatigue and burn out.

15. Officers: The following officers have been appointed by the Board of Directors to serve for the comingyear:Chair of the Board John HartmanPresident Dan DonaldsonSecretary Catherine McKayTreasurer Chris Edwards (subject to his election as a Director by the

Members at Annual Meeting of Members)

16. Controller: Dawn Lockhart serves as Controller of MCCI.

17. Ambassadors (Volunteers): The Midland Cultural Centre is very fortunate to have dozens of dedicatedvolunteers who devote countless hours to the service and promotion of the Midland Cultural Centre.Without their strong and loyal support, the Midland Cultural Centre could not exist. In recognition ofthe importance of their role and the excellent job they do of promoting the MCC, the Board nowrecognizes them as “Ambassadors”.

Respectfully presented on behalf of the Board

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Fred Hacker Q.C.President and Chairman

A4~dIandSIGN VARIANCE COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Meeting of the Sign Variance Committee held on Thursday, January 12, 2017in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

Present: C. Tremblay, ChairG. Barber, MemberF. Baldwin, MemberJ. Reid, Member

Also Present: S. Edgar, Secretary-TreasurerJ. Lewis, Senior PlannerW. Crown, Director of Planning and Building Services

Regrets: R. White, Member

1. OPEN MEETING

The Chair opened the meeting at 5:05 p.m. and read the introductory remarks respectingsafety matters and respectful communication policies.

2. PECUNIARY INTEREST

The Chair asked if there were any Members that had a pecuniary interest in the applicationsto which there were none.

3. REPORT

The Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on Thursday, September 8, 2016were reviewed and it was,

MOVED BY: Member BarberSECONDED BY: Member Reid

That the Minutes of the Sign Variance Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 8,2016 be adopted by Committee.

CARRIED4. APPLICATIONS

A) Submission C.1/2017Alex Jetfery, Owner371 Yoncie Street

The Secretary-Treasurer described the lands and provided a description of the subjectapplication. The Notice of Public Hearing was posted on the Town’s website and NoticeMonitor in compliance with the Notice By-law and circulated to ratepayers within 60 metres ofthe subject lands. The Town has not received any correspondence from ratepayers.

Minutes of the Sign Variance Committee Page 2January 12, 2017

The following comments were received:

December 15, 2016— Director of Operations:1. No objections or concerns

December 15, 2016—Town Engineer1. No comments

December 19, 2016— Simcoe County District School Board1. No objections

Staff Planning Report PL-201 7-4 dated December 22, 2016

AttendanceAlex Jeffery, OwnerMary Ann Willmott and Larry Contois, 363 Yonge

CommentsCommittee member requested clarification regarding the type of illumination to be used forthe Pylon Sign.

Maria Anne Willmott and Larry Contois, 363 Yonge Street, expressed concern regarding theillumination of the Pylon Sign given that it is located in a residential area.

Alex Jeffery, Owner, noted that the type of lighting to be used will be soft white 90W LEDbulbs that will reflect back onto the sign thereby not creating any excessive lighting. Also, thesign will be on a timer and will be shut off once the businesses are closed.

Decision C.1/2017The Committee then made the following Motion:

MOVED BY: Member BarberSECONDED BY: Member Reid

That the Sign Variance Committee hereby approves Application C.112017 respectinglands at 371 Yonge Street for the following:

• A Variance to permit one (1) Fascia Sign per business on the west elevation(Russell Street building face).

• A Variance to increase the Maximum Sign Area of a Pylon Sign from 3.1 squaremetres to 5.4 square metres, a variance of 2.3 square metres.

• A Variance to decrease the Minimum Sign Clearance of a Pylon Sign from 2.44metres to 1.5 metres, a variance of 0.94 metres.

• A Variance to decrease the Minimum Setback from the Front Property Line for aPylon Sign from 1.5 metres to 0.3 metres, a variance of 1.2 metres.

Minutes of the Sign Variance Committee Page 3January 12, 2017

Subject to the following Conditions:

1. That the Sign Permits be obtained within one (1) year.

2. That all of the Fascia Signs on the west elevation (Russell Street buildingface) be non-illuminated.

3. That approval of the Variance is granted and fixed to the size, extent anddesign of the proposed signage shown on the plans attached to StaffReport PL-2017-4 in Attachment #3.

CARRIEDReasons:

The Applicant is proposing to make façade improvements and to install three (3) FasciaSigns on both the Yonge Street and Russell Street building faces and one (1) Pylon Sign.

The Sign Variances requested are reasonable and appropriate given the proposed design,massing, and colour of the proposed signage, as well as given the layout of the site.

The proposed signage will improve the overall visual quality of the existing commercial siteand will enhance the character of the Town of Midland.

Concurring in this Decision:C. Tremblay, ChairG. Barber, MemberF. Baldwin, MemberJ. Reid, Member

5. OTHER BUSINESS

There was no Other Business.

6. ADJOURNMENT

On a Motion by Member Baldwin the Committee Meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

Cindy T(emblay, Chair

S erri Edgar, Secretary-Treasurer

A~dIandCOMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT

Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at4:46 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

Present: C. Tremblay, ChairG. Barber, MemberF. Baldwin, MemberJ. Reid, Member

Also Present: S. Edgar, Secretary-TreasurerJ. Lewis, Senior PlannerW. Crown, Director of Planning and Building Services

Regrets: R. White, Member

1. OPEN MEETING

The Chair opened the meeting at 4:46 p.m. and read the introductory remarks respectingsafety matters and respeciful communication policies.

2. PECUNIARY INTEREST

The Chair asked if there were any Members that had a pecuniary interest in the applicationsto which there were none.

3. MINUTES

The Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on Thursday, February 9, 2017were reviewed and it was,

MOVED BY: Member ReidSECONDED BY: Member Barber

That the Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on Thursday, February 9,2017, be adopted by Committee.

CARRIED4. APPLICATIONS

A) Application A.312017Joe and Karen DeSousa, OwnersMichal Kuchar, Agent584 Taylor Drive

The Secretary-Treasurer described the lands and provided a description of the subjectapplication. The application was circulated to ratepayers within 30 metres of the subjectlands and a Notice Sign was posted on the subject property in compliance with the Planning

Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Page 2April 13, 2017

Act. The Notice of Public Hearing was also posted on the Town’s website and NoticeMonitor.

The Town received an email dated April 11, 2017 from Victor Nesbitt of 578 Taylor Drivewhich was circulated to Committee.

The following comments were received:

March 20, 2017 — Director of Operations1. No objections or concerns

Staff Planning Report PL-2017-19 dated March 29, 2017.

Email dated April 11, 2017 from Victor Nesbitt — 578 Taylor Drive

CommentsCommittee discussed the comments received from V. Nesbitt.

J. Lewis noted that although not present, the owners have advised that they are amenable tothe 6 foot privacy screening on the north side and would prefer to not have privacy screeningon the south side.

Decision A.312017The Committee then made the following Motion:

MOVED BY: Member BarberSECONDED BY: Member Reid

That the Committee of Adjustment hereby approves Minor Variance ApplicationA.3!2017 respecting 584 Taylor Drive for the following Variance:

• An increase in the Maximum allowable additional Lot Coverage for decks andporches from 4% to 9.3%, a Variance of 5.3%

To permit the construction of a 27.6 square metre deck addition subject to thefollowing Condition:

1. That a Building Permit be obtained within one (1) year.

2. That 6 foot high board-on-board privacy screening be installed along the northside of the north deck.

CARRIEDReasons

The requested Variance is minor in nature and maintains the general intent and purpose of theOfficial Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposed decking is a desirable and appropriate use. Inaddition, the construction of the proposed decks would not appear to cause an adverse impacton the surrounding properties.

Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Page 3April 13, 2017

Concurring in this Decision:C. Tremblay, ChairG. Barber, MemberF. Baldwin, MemberJ. Reid, Member

B) Application A.412017John and Claire Hanson, OwnersSean Ouellet, Agent426 Midland Avenue

The Secretary-Treasurer described the lands and provided a description of the subjectapplication. The application was circulated to ratepayers within 30 metres of the subjectlands and a Notice Sign was posted on the subject property in compliance with the PlanningAct. The Notice of Public Hearing was also posted on the Town’s website and NoticeMonitor. The Town has not received any correspondence from ratepayers.

The following comments were received:

March 16, 2017 — Engineering Technologist1. Roof leader water and hard surface parking water be collected so that no water

negatively impacts adjacent properties.

March 20, 2017 — Director of Operations1. No objections or concerns.

Staff Planning Report PL-2017-18 dated March 29, 2017.

AttendanceJohn and Claire Hanson, Owners

CornmentsCommittee questioned if the driveway would need to be relocated. Mr. Hanson confirmedthat it would not.

Decision A.4!2017The Committee then made the following Motion:

MOVED BY: Member BarberSECONDED BY: Member Reid

That the Committee of Adjustment hereby approves Minor Variance ApplicationA.412017 respecting 426 Midland Avenue for the following Variance:

• An increase in the Maximum Lot Coverage for Accessory Buildings from 5% to9.3%, a variance of 4.3%

Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Page 4April 13, 2017

To permit the construction of a new 28.6 square metre detached garage subject to thefollowing Conditions:

1. That a Building Permit be obtained within one (1) year.

2. That the Owner satisfy the Town Building Department that roof water will beadequately managed on-site in accordance with the requirements of the OntarioBuilding Code and will not adversely impact adjacent lands through, but notlimited to, installing gutters andlor outlets to collect rain and snowmelt from theroof.

CARRIEDReasons

The requested Variance is minor in nature and maintains the general intent and purpose of theOfficial Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposed detached garage is a desirable andappropriate use. In addition, the construction of the proposed detached garage would notappear to cause an adverse impact on the surrounding properties, subject to appropriateconditions being imposed.

Concurring in this Decision:C. Tremblay, ChairC. Barber, MemberF. Baldwin, MemberJ. Reid, Member

5. OTHER BUSINESS

A) 2017 OACA Conference

The Secretary-Treasurer advised that the 2017 OACA Conference will take place in Ottawafrom June 4to 7, 2017. Member Barber will attend.

B) June Meeting - Committee concurred that due to a scheduling conflict, the Junemeeting shall be changed to Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. S. Edgar confirmed thatthe Town’s website and Calendar will be changed accordingly.

6. ADJOURNMENT

On a Motion by Member Barber the Committee Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

Cindy Treñ~bIay, Chai{

~ri Edgar, Secretary-TreWsurer