Bluewater public meetings in 2021

Council

Bluewater Council is meeting to hear delegations on the Bayfield Sails public art project and the 2021 Asset Management Plan, then decide on several land sales, road closures, by-laws, and policies. Items include a tender award for granular material, a new bus route, and an amendment to the COVID-19 vaccination policy. The agenda is largely routine but includes notable financial and property decisions.

• Bayfield Sails Project: 12 sailboat art installations proposed for Main Street North, Clan Gregor Square, and south pier; Council to support grant application
• Asset Management Plan presentation by KPMG; infrastructure replacement value $405 million
• Road closure and sale of part of Main Street, Plan 512, parts 1&2, 22R-7042
• Sale of land: Plan 506 Lot 41, Plan 506 Lot 45, and 123-125 King Street, Hensall
• 2022 Interim Levy By-law and 2022 Borrowing By-law

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a minor variance application (MV16-21) for a new residential dwelling at 71361 Lane 3 S. The applicant seeks to reduce the required top-of-bank setback from Lake Huron from 30 metres to 15.2 metres (staff recommend 15.4 metres). The application includes conditions such as confirming the legal status of an existing deck and removing a shed. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor variance MV16-21: reduce top-of-bank setback from 30m to 15.2m (staff recommend 15.4m) for new dwelling at 71361 Lane 3 S
• Proposed new dwelling area: approximately 334 square metres
• Conditions include: confirm legal status of deck along lake bank, remove shed on southeast corner
• Two written comments in support and one phone call with no concerns received
• Adoption of minutes from December 6, 2021 meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a request from the Bayfield Centre for the Arts for a letter of recommendation and approval to install 12 sailboat sculptures along a corridor from Hwy 21 to the public pier, including on Main Street. The committee will also review a staff report on the use of 9 Main Street North to determine if the business complies with the Bayfield Heritage Conservation District Plan, and discuss the 2022 meeting calendar and election of officers.

• Delegation: Bayfield Centre for the Arts requests heritage support for Bayfield Sails, a 12-sailboat public art installation along Main Street to the pier
• Report: Use of 9 Main Street North (Captain Harrys Bar and Grill) - committee to comment on compliance with Heritage Conservation District Plan
• 2022 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting calendar
• 2022 CHO Membership form
• January election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Council

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Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing on December 6, 2021, to consider a minor variance application (MV15-21) from Jerry and Linda Maisner for 74557 Woodland Drive. The application seeks to reduce the required top-of-bank setback from a natural watercourse from 30 metres to 21.5 metres to allow a proposed 528-square-foot accessory structure. Staff recommend approval with conditions, and no public or agency comments were received.

• Minor variance MV15-21: reduce top-of-bank setback from 30m to 21.5m for accessory shed at 74557 Woodland Drive
• Proposed shed area: approximately 528 square feet (49 square metres)
• Staff recommendation: approve subject to conditions (footprint, appearance, 18-month validity)
• No public comments or agency concerns received (ABCA, municipal staff)
• Meeting held virtually and live-streamed to YouTube

Council

Council will hear a presentation from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority on its proposed 2022 budget, which includes a 2.43% increase in the combined general and project levies. The agenda also includes several management reports and by-laws for consideration, such as a marina lease agreement, development charges indexing, and a noise by-law. A closed session is scheduled for personal and solicitor-client privileged matters.

• ABCA proposed 2022 budget: combined general and project levies increase 2.43% ($32,409)
• Bluewater Marina Lease Agreement
• Development Charges Indexing for 2022
• Noise and Nuisance By-law Set Fines
• Offers to purchase properties at 123-125 King Street, Hensall and Cantin Court

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to orient four new members and refresh existing members on their role under the Ontario Heritage Act. They will also review a heritage permit amendment for 17 The Square, discuss a notice of motion, and receive correspondence about the Baptist Church in Zurich. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call, approval of minutes, and disclosure of interests.

• Orientation session on Ontario Heritage Act roles for Council, committee, and staff
• Heritage Permit Amendment 17 The Square
• Correspondence regarding Baptist Church in Zurich
• Notice of Motion under New Business
• Review of procedural by-law 58-2018 and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Council

Bluewater Council is meeting to decide on the Bayfield Main Street revitalization design, consider land purchase and road closure applications, and review several reports including the ABCA's proposed 2022 budget and municipal levies. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee notes, and by-law appointments.

• Bayfield Main Street Revitalization - Design Finalization
• Application to Purchase - File T09-01-21 - Pt Lot 35, 36, Con 1, Pts 1 and 6 - 22R-7016
• Application for Road Closure and Sale - File T09-04-21 - Pt. Durand St.
• ABCA - Proposed 2022 Budget and Municipal Levies
• Zurich Fire Hall Renovation Update

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing on November 1, 2021, to decide on a minor variance application (MV14-21) for a new single-detached dwelling at 71212 William Street W. The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard setback and increase lot coverage. The planner recommends approval subject to conditions. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Minor variance MV14-21 for 71212 William Street W: reduce front yard setback from 7.5m to 1.49m and increase lot coverage from 25% to 29.3%
• Proposed 204.5 sq m (2,201 sq ft) single-detached dwelling by Margaret and Sam Alfieri
• Planner recommends approval with conditions: structure within sketched footprint, as per elevations, variance valid 18 months
• Adoption of October 4, 2021 minutes
• No public or agency comments received as of report date

Council

Council is considering the Moore Municipal Drain 2021 project, including a $53,000 estimated cost and assessments on affected landowners. The agenda also includes several property sales, a fire services agreement, and the winter operations plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being routine reports and by-laws.

• Moore Municipal Drain 2021: $53,000 estimated project cost, with assessments on lands and roads in Bluewater and Huron East
• Sale of 123-125 King Street: request for quote on real estate services
• Sale of Lot 41 Plan 506 (Cantin Court): request for quote on real estate services
• Sale of Lot 45 Plan 506 (Cantin Court): request for quote on real estate services
• Fire Services Agreement with Municipality of Huron East

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee will consider appointing four citizens to fill vacant seats, following a recruitment process that ended September 30. The committee will also review its draft 2022 budget and discuss a proposed update to the Bayfield Heritage Conservation District Plan.

• Recommendation to appoint four citizens to the committee for four-year terms starting November 9, 2021
• Review of 2022 draft budget, including a proposed $40,000 transfer to reserves for the Bayfield Heritage Conservation District Plan update
• Request to invite Huron County Senior Planner Denise Van Amersfoort to speak to Council about the district plan update
• Discussion of committee expansion to nine seats (one Council member, eight citizens) per By-law 103-2021

Council

Bluewater Council is meeting virtually to review 2021 second-quarter water and wastewater operations reports from OCWA, which show no compliance issues, and to decide on several planning applications including zoning amendments and a consent application. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a municipal drain petition, and a notice of motion from Mayor Klopp.

• Zoning By-law Amendment File Blu Z14-21 at 37040 Zurich-Hensall Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment File Blu Z15-21 at 33763 Staffa Road
• Consent Application File C086-21 at 17 John Street South, Zurich
• Steenbeek Private Drain Request
• 34 Thimbleweed Drive Easement for Stormwater Management System

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing to decide on two minor variance applications. The first seeks to reduce the rear yard setback at 170 Brock Ave to allow an addition to Metzger's Meat operation, and the second seeks to increase the maximum height of an accessory building at 75824 Parr Line. Staff recommend approval for both, subject to conditions.

• MV12-21: reduce rear yard from 7.5m to 4.2m at 170 Brock Ave for a 1,914 sq m addition to Metzger's Meat
• MV13-21: increase accessory building height from 6m to 7.5m at 75824 Parr Line
• Both applications recommended for approval by County planner Sarah Smith
• No public comments received for either application as of report date
• ABCA has no concerns with either variance

Council

Council will consider adopting the Section 78 engineer's report for the Moore Municipal Drain 2021, which proposes installing a new farm lane crossing with two culverts at an estimated cost of $53,000. If adopted, a provisional by-law will be read and a Court of Revision scheduled. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, a grant application, a records retention program, heritage committee terms of reference and budget, landfill operations, and a half-load by-law update.

• Moore Municipal Drain 2021: $53,000 project for new farm lane crossing with two 1800mm culverts in Lot 12, Concession 1
• Rural Economic Development Fund Grant Application
• Establish a Records Retention Program
• Terms of Reference for the Heritage Advisory Committee
• Heritage Advisory Committee 2022 Draft Budget

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider recommendations on committee application questions and a new Terms of Reference, including expanding membership from five to nine seats. They will also review the draft 2022 Heritage Committee Budget. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and disclosure of interests.

• Recommendation to expand Heritage Advisory Committee to nine seats (one Council member, eight citizens)
• Draft 2022 Heritage Committee Budget for review
• Proposed new Terms of Reference to replace 2015 document (amended 2019)
• Online committee application form with anonymous submission via municipal website
• Committee to re-advertise for new positions

Council

Council will consider renewing the Enbridge Gas franchise agreement, updating the Road Occupancy By-law, and approving several property-related items including consents, easements, and land sales. The agenda also includes routine reports on council remuneration, building activity, and by-law enforcement, plus a closed session for negotiations and personal matters.

• Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement Renewal
• Road Occupancy By-law Update
• Consent Application - File C068-21 - 18 Bismark Street
• Sale of Lot 41 & Lot 45 - Cantin Court and 123/125 King Street Update
• Truck Tender BW-BLDG-01-2021 Update

Council

Council is meeting to hear a presentation from Enbridge Gas on renewing its 20-year franchise agreement, and to consider multiple staff reports including reviews of traffic, parking, lot maintenance and noise by-laws, a beach access lease and stair repair policy, and shoreline protection requests. The agenda also includes routine consent items, committee minutes, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Enbridge Gas franchise agreement renewal presentation (20-year term)
• Traffic and Parking, Lot Maintenance and Noise By-law review
• Disposition of municipal property at 50 Main Street West, Zurich (update)
• Beach Access Lease and Stair Repair Agreement Policy
• Two shoreline protection requests at Huronview Park (Plan 597 Blocks 29 and 30)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will review applications to alter two designated properties in the Bayfield Heritage Conservation District: repainting the exterior of 33 Main St North and adding a pool enclosure, cabana, and deck at 17 The Square. The committee will also discuss its Terms of Reference. Recommendations will be sent to Council, which has until November 3, 2021, to decide on each application.

• Repainting exterior of 33 Main St North in pale yellow (Behr 360C-2 / Wickerware)
• Pool enclosure, cabana, and deck at 17 The Square (Gordon House, built 1858)
• Discussion of Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Both applications require Council decision by November 3, 2021

Council

Bluewater Council's August 3, 2021 meeting includes decisions on a consent application, a zoning by-law amendment, proposed planning application fees for 2022-2026, a noise by-law exemption for Bayfield Fair, a tender award for one pickup truck, a site plan agreement, a beach access stair repair agreement, an ICIP Green Stream application, and an amendment to a Clean Water and Wastewater Fund agreement. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a confirmatory by-law.

• Consent Application C061-21 at 37664A Kippen Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment Blu Z13-21 at 72650 Bluewater Highway
• Proposed Planning Application Fees for 2022 to 2026
• Tender Award for one pickup truck
• Noise By-law Exemption Request for Bayfield Fair

Committee of Adjustment

The Bluewater Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on August 3, 2021, to consider minor variance application MV10-21 for an existing accessory structure at 33710 Pavillion Road. The application seeks to reduce required setbacks from the ravine top-of-bank and property lines, and was deferred from July after a neighbour raised concerns about the side yard setback. The committee will also adopt minutes from the July 12 meeting.

• Minor variance MV10-21: reduce top-of-bank setback from 30m to 11m, accessory building setback from 1m to 0.8m, and eaves encroachment from 0.75m to 0.5m
• Public comment from neighbour Dennis Kelly (33714 Pavilion Road) requesting full compliance with setbacks
• Staff recommendation to approve subject to conditions (structure within footprint, resemble photos, 18-month validity)
• Adoption of minutes from July 12, 2021 meeting

Council

Bluewater Council is meeting to decide on several planning applications, including a temporary-use zoning amendment, consents, and an official plan amendment, as well as a road closure and sale, an encroachment agreement, and a shoreline protection policy. They will also consider amendments to the solid waste and fees by-laws, a website design contract award, and other administrative items. A delegation from Huron Hospice will present on its services and expansion plans.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (Temporary Use) - 39975 Dinsley Terrace
• Official Plan Amendment (OPA20) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z12-21) - 34 Bayfield Terrace
• Application for Road Closure and Sale - Pt Lot 35, 36 Con 1
• Solid Waste By-law Amendment – Recycling and Fees and Charges By-law Amendment - Waste Management Fees
• Website Design and Support RFP Award

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing to consider two minor variance applications. One application (MV10-21) is recommended for deferral due to a potential setback discrepancy, while the other (MV11-21) will be reviewed. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• MV10-21: Request to reduce top-of-bank setback from 30m to 11m at 33710 Pavillion Road (Beaulac)
• MV11-21: Application at 48 Main St. S., Bayfield Ward (Fuller/Frasson)
• Deferral recommended for MV10-21 pending verification of interior side yard setback
• Adoption of minutes from June 21, 2021 meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide comments on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 34 Bayfield Terrace, a designated heritage property. The committee will also consider a budget amendment for 2021 and correspondence about Canada Historic Places Days. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests, but the main substantive item is the zoning and official plan amendment.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA20 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z12-21 for 34 Bayfield Terrace
• 2021 Heritage Advisory Committee Budget Amendment
• Discussion of committee membership expansion
• Correspondence regarding Canada Historic Places Days (July 3-31, 2021)

Council

Council will receive first-quarter 2021 operational reports for water and wastewater systems, with no non-compliances reported. They will also consider several alterations to designated heritage properties on Main Street North in Bayfield, a sign by-law amendment, and tender awards for a tractor lease and arena HVAC replacement. The agenda includes delegations on a pedestrian/bicycle pathway and a gabion fence, plus a closed session for legal and confidential matters.

• 2021 First Quarter Operational Reports - Water and Wastewater Systems (OCWA)
• Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway - Cameron Street to Foodland - Bayfield Lions
• Alteration of Designated Property - 29, 31, 9, 5, 21, 24 Main Street North and 5 The Square
• Bayfield Sign By-law Amendment
• Zurich and Hensall Arena HVAC Replacement - Tender Award

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a virtual hearing to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to reduce the rear yard setback at 71234 William St. to build a new dwelling, and the second seeks to reduce the front yard setback at 72223 Lakeshore Dr. for a new front entrance. Staff recommend approval for both, subject to conditions.

• MV08-21: reduce rear yard from 7.5m to 4.3m at 71234 William St. for a 121 sq m dwelling
• MV09-21: reduce front yard from 7.5m to 4.6m at 72223 Lakeshore Dr. for a front entrance
• Both applications are in Hay West Ward and zoned Lakeshore Residential (LR1)
• Conditions for MV08-21 include removing private catch basins and relocating curb stop
• Public comments for MV08-21 included no concerns from neighbours

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review applications for alterations to seven designated heritage properties on Main Street North and The Square in Bayfield, including additions, signage, and landscaping. The committee will provide recommendations to Council on these permit applications under the Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda also includes discussion of changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and a draft Heritage Toolkit.

• 29 Main Street North: addition, four retail units, hotel room renovations, and Market 29 sign
• 31 Main Street North: landscaping including stone and wood fence
• 9 Main Street North: alteration of designated property and sign
• 5 Main Street North: alteration of designated property
• 21 Main Street North: alteration of designated property

Council

Bluewater Council is meeting to consider several planning and development items, including consent applications for properties on London Road, a road closure and sale application, and a request for direction on the Community Improvement Program. Council will also discuss an investment in the Zurich and Tiverton wind turbines and adopt a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports from various departments.

• Consent applications C037-21 (77801 London Road) and C038-21 (77687 London Road)
• Application for road closure and sale (File T09.02-21)
• OREC investment in Zurich and Tiverton wind turbines
• Adoption of Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• 2022 Municipal Election Service Provider selection

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing on June 7, 2021, to consider application MV07-21, which seeks a minor variance to increase the maximum building area for a home industry from 400 to 465 square metres at 72103 Blackbush Line. The variance would allow construction of a 5,000 square foot accessory structure to store a transport truck. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions, and no public comments have been received. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting.

• Application MV07-21: variance to increase home industry building area from 400 to 465 sq m at 72103 Blackbush Line
• Proposed 465 sq m (5,000 sq ft) accessory structure for storing a transport truck
• Staff recommendation to approve subject to conditions (footprint, elevations, 18-month validity)
• Adoption of minutes from May 3, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Public comments due by June 27, 2021

Bayfield Secondary Plan Committee

The Bayfield Secondary Plan Committee is meeting to discuss the process to date, timeline, and the third round of public consultation. They will also review residential development, including character area approach, site design, and plan of subdivision design. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting.

• Adoption of minutes from February 2, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of process to date and timeline going forward
• Public Consultation Round 3
• Residential development: character area approach, site design, plan of subdivision design

Council

Bluewater Council is meeting virtually to consider a Bayfield Lions Club proposal to install a replica signal pole and an elevated ship's wheel with a clock on traffic islands at Clan Gregor Square, fully funded by the club at a projected cost of $30,000. The agenda also includes several management reports, including a fire dispatch agreement extension, disposition of municipal property at 50 Main Street West, Zurich, and a short-term rental education brochure. Council will also discuss strategic priorities, OPP detachment board representation, and coordination of the Zurich waterline with Huron County. The meeting includes a closed session for solicitor-client advice and a proposed land acquisition or disposition.

• Bayfield Lions Club proposal for signal pole and ship's wheel clock tower at Clan Gregor Square, $30,000 club-funded
• Disposition of municipal property at 50 Main Street West, Zurich
• Stratford Dispatch Agreement Extension for fire services
• Short Term Rental Education and Enforcement Brochure
• Hamlet Sidewalk Replacement Tender and Stanley Community Center Generator Tender Award

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee will consider an application to alter the designated property at 29 Main Street North, including converting the main floor into retail units, renovating hotel rooms, and constructing a rear addition. The committee will also receive updates on membership, a student subsidy, and a revitalization design plan for Bayfield's Main Street.

• Alteration of designated property at 29 Main Street North (Rymaky Holdings Inc.)
• Heritage Committee membership update
• Heritage Student Subsidy update
• Bayfield Main St Revitalization Design Plan discussion (Coun. Whetstone)
• Watch video: 'What We Heard & Early Ideas' for Bayfield Secondary Plan

Special Meeting of Council - 04 May 2021 - 6:30 pm

Council is holding a special meeting to consider design elements for the Bayfield Main Street Revitalization Project, including sidewalk materials, road width, parking, lighting, and burying hydro lines. The meeting includes a presentation from the design team and a report with 16 recommendations for Council to approve. The project is estimated to cost $2,242,000, with construction planned to begin in fall 2022.

• Recommendation to approve 9m road width for Main Street from the Square to Catherine Street
• Recommendation to include 3 accessible paved parking spaces and approximately 145 total parking spaces
• Recommendation to include burying hydro lines at an estimated cost of $650,000
• Recommendation to exclude designated cross-walks from the design
• Project cost estimate of $2,242,000, with construction starting fall 2022

Council

Bluewater Council is meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments, consent applications, and a Community Improvement Plan for 25 Main Street North in Bayfield. They will also discuss a potential beach closing during COVID-19 restrictions, a facilities tractor lease, low-speed vehicles, and a patio cafe by-law amendment. The agenda includes routine consent items and correspondence, plus a closed session for negotiations and litigation matters.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z07-21 - 74356 Driftwood Drive
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z08-21 - 39354 Dashwood Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z09-21 - Bannockburn Line
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z10-21 - 16 Knell Crescent
• Community Improvement Plan - 25 Main Street North, Bayfield

Committee of Adjustment

The Bluewater Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing on May 3, 2021, to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to allow an accessory structure in the front yard at 77248 Airport Line, and the second involves a property at 41 Christy St. The committee will decide whether to approve these variances.

• MV05-21: 77248 Airport Line – variance to permit accessory structure in front yard and reduce front yard setback from 17m to 1m
• MV06-21: 41 Christy St – minor variance application (details in agenda package)
• Both applications recommended for approval by planner with conditions
• ABCA commenting fee of $150 not yet paid for MV05-21

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss several heritage-related items in Bayfield, including an alteration to a designated property at 20 Catherine St/25 Main St North, a sign application for Crichet Handmade Designs, and the Bayfield Main Street Revitalization project. The committee will also consider a report on the alteration and sign application, and may address the revitalization plan's boundary changes, which have drawn public concern.

• Alteration of designated property at 20 Catherine St (25 Main St North): painting exterior door Benjamin Moore Black (HC-190) and sign permit for Crichet Handmade Designs
• Bayfield Main Street Revitalization project discussion, including potential boundary changes to the commercial/Heritage Conservation District
• Sign application for The Gallery House at 16 The Square (from April 13 minutes)
• Bayfield Lions Club flag pole and clock tower proposal (from April 13 minutes)
• Admiral Bayfield Project naming of area at 18-20 Main St North (from April 13 minutes)

Council

Bluewater Council meets virtually to receive the 2020 fourth-quarter water and wastewater operations report from OCWA, and to consider consent items including Bayfield Main Street revitalization public input, a parking by-law amendment, and water/wastewater fees. Management reports cover beach access, shoreline protection, a rescue truck RFP award, and insurance renewal. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters.

• 2020 Q4 water operations report: boil water advisory lifted Aug 13 after Elliot Street watermain break
• Bayfield Main Street Revitalization Project design and hydro options
• Parking By-law amendment and parking by permit policy
• Water and Wastewater Fees By-law (revised April 19, 2021)
• RFP award for rescue truck and Zurich Fire Hall renovations update

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review several heritage-related applications and proposals. Items include a sign application at 16 The Square, an alteration and Community Improvement Grant for 25 Main St N, the Bayfield Lions Clock Tower proposal, and an update from the Admiral Bayfield Project Committee. The committee will also receive a verbal update on the Bayfield Main Street Revitalization Project from B.M. Ross.

• Sign application at 16 The Square
• Alteration of designated property and Community Improvement Grant application at 25 Main St N
• Bayfield Lions Clock Tower proposal
• Admiral Bayfield Project Committee (Bayfield Historical Society) report
• B.M. Ross Bayfield Main Street Revitalization Project update (verbal)

Council

Council will receive a presentation on the Long-Term Waste Management Plan, which assesses current waste diversion, landfill capacity, and future disposal options. The plan recommends improvements to the Stanley Landfill, increased tipping fees, and evaluating third-party disposal. Council will also consider several zoning by-law amendments and other routine reports.

• Long Term Waste Management Plan presentation by GM BluePlan
• Official Plan Amendment OPA 19 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z04-21 - 72538 Bluewater Highway
• Official Plan Amendment OPA 18 & Zoning By-law Amendment Z03-21 - 25 and 27 Zurich Main Street, Zurich
• Zoning By-law Amendment File Z06-21 - Staffa Road
• Highway Closure and Disposition of Land Policy

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing on April 6, 2021, to consider three minor variance applications. These include requests to reduce side yard setbacks for new or accessory structures at 75289 Glitter Bay Drive, 71579 Schade Lane, and 71401 Windy Lane. The committee will decide whether to approve each variance, subject to conditions.

• MV02-21: Reduce interior side yard from 3m to 1.5m at 75289 Glitter Bay Drive for a new single-detached dwelling
• MV03-21: Variance for accessory structure at 71579 Schade Lane (Lots 6, 6A, Pt Lots 5 & 5A, Plan 519)
• MV04-21: Variance at 71401 Windy Lane (Pt Lot 29, Con LRW)
• Adoption of minutes from March 22, 2021 meeting

Special Meeting of Council - 29 Mar 2021 - 5:30 pm

Council is holding a special meeting to hear a staff presentation on the Huron County Housing-Friendly Review of development policy and to decide whether to direct staff to proceed with an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to implement the review outside the Bayfield Settlement Area. The review recommends changes to permit more housing types, such as additional residential units, higher densities, and second farm dwellings, to address housing needs. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law for the meeting.

• Direction requested: proceed with Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to implement Housing Friendly Review (outside Bayfield Settlement Area)
• Review recommends permitting additional residential units in all zones where servicing allows
• Review proposes allowing a second permanent dwelling on AG1-zoned parcels of 50 acres or greater
• Review suggests restructuring densities: low up to 4 units/building, medium up to 20 units or 3 storeys, high over 20 units or above 3 storeys
• By-law 29-2021: confirmatory by-law for the March 29, 2021 Council meeting

Council

Bluewater Council is meeting virtually to consider the 2021 municipal budget by-law, a request for $5,000 to repair a beach access stairway, and several planning applications including an official plan amendment and consent applications on Old River Road. The agenda also includes routine consent items, tenders for grave services and a sweeper, and updates on COVID-19 recovery funding and vaccine distribution.

• 2021 Municipal Budget - By-Law 19-2021
• Official Plan Amendment OPA17 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z02-21 - Old River Road
• Consent Application - Files C014-21 and C015-21 - Old River Road
• Tender Award - Grave Opening and Closing Grave Sites - 3 Year Contract
• Maxobel Road Association - Beach Access - requesting $5,000 for stair repairs

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing on March 22, 2021, to decide on minor variance application MV01-21 for 33734 Staffa Road. The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard setback to build a 13.4 square metre sunroom addition and to legalize two existing accessory structures with reduced setbacks and eaves encroachment. The application was deferred from the March 1 meeting at the applicant's request to amend it. The committee will vote on whether to approve the variances, subject to conditions recommended by the planner.

• Minor variance to reduce front yard setback from 7.5 m to 6.9 m for a 13.4 m² addition
• Variance to reduce accessory building setback from 1 m to 0.7 m
• Variance to reduce eaves encroachment from 0.75 m to 0.2 m
• Application deferred from March 1, 2021 meeting; amended to include accessory structure variances
• Planner recommends approval with conditions (footprint, rendering, 18-month validity)

Special Meeting of Council - 10 Mar 2021 - 9:00 am

This is a special meeting of Bluewater Council held virtually. The agenda is mostly procedural, including roll call, approval of the agenda, and a confirming by-law. The main substantive item is a closed session to discuss a matter related to negotiations, specifically involving Greenfield Ethanol, under the Municipal Act.

• Closed session under Municipal Act S.239(2)(k) regarding negotiations (Greenfield Ethanol)
• By-law 22-2021 to confirm proceedings of the March 10, 2021 special meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider recommending approval of repainting a storefront at 17 Main Street North in Lancaster White and Queen Anne Pink, and will provide comments on a zoning by-law amendment to allow a veterinary clinic at 5 The Square. They will also receive public comment on the Bayfield Main Street Revitalization Plan and discuss correspondence items.

• Repainting storefront at 17 Main Street North in Lancaster White (HC-174) and Queen Anne Pink (HC-60)
• Zoning by-law amendment Z05-2021 to permit veterinary clinic at 5 The Square (C4 to C4-11)
• Public comment on Bayfield Main Street Revitalization Plan
• Extension of sidewalk and patio cafe permits
• Factory in St. Joseph correspondence

Public Meeting - Bayfield Main Street Revitalization

The Municipality of Bluewater is holding a public meeting to present the final design concept for the Bayfield Main Street revitalization project. The meeting includes a presentation by the consultant, BM Ross, and an opportunity for registered participants to ask questions and comment. Council will confirm design elements after the meeting based on public feedback.

• Project cost estimate: $2,386,000 total, including $530,000 for storm drainage, $1,050,000 for roadwork/sidewalk/lighting, $765,000 for sidewalks/boulevards/landscaping
• Proposed extension north to former Guest Cottage would add $33,000; extension west along Charles to Chiniquy would add $52,000
• Proposed sidewalk material: exposed aggregate concrete, 2.2m wide, with 'welcome mats' of unit pavers and concrete in front of businesses
• Proposed two-zone lighting: street lighting and pedestrian accent/zone lighting
• Proposed three accessible parking spaces (existing one plus two new), with asphalt surface; other parking converted to gravel

Council

Bluewater Council is holding a public meeting to adopt the 2021 municipal budget, including a presentation of achievements from 2020 and the budget by-law. The agenda also includes several planning applications, property dispositions, and tender awards for road and maintenance work.

• Adoption of 2021 Municipal Budget and By-law 19-2021
• Consent application C003-21 at 19 Centre Street, Zurich
• Zoning by-law amendment Z01-21 at 26 and 28 Goshen Street North, Zurich
• Disposition of municipal property at 50 Main Street West, Zurich
• Tender awards for hot paving of Moore Court and Babylon Line, and roadside grass cutting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on March 1, 2021, for minor variance application MV01-21 at 33734 Staffa Road. The applicant and owners have requested a deferral to amend the application to add variances for non-compliant accessory structures. The committee will decide whether to defer the application, which would allow time for amendments and recirculation.

• Application MV01-21: reduce front yard from 7.5m to 6.9m for a 13.4 sq m addition at 33734 Staffa Rd
• Deferral requested by owners Bill Gibson and Les Mills and applicant Adam Wilson
• Existing sheds on property are non-compliant with zoning by-law setbacks
• Public hearing to be held electronically and live-streamed on YouTube

Council

Council is meeting virtually to review KPMG's financial policies report and consider adopting related bylaws. They will also discuss several management reports, including extending health benefits to employees over 65, disposing of municipal property at 50 Main Street West, Zurich, and issuing 2021 sidewalk and patio cafe permits. A notice of motion on short-term rentals is also on the agenda.

• KPMG financial policies review presentation and report
• Disposition of municipal property at 50 Main Street West, Zurich
• 2021 Sidewalk and Patio Cafe Permits
• Extending health benefits to employees over age 65
• Notice of motion on short-term rentals

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider recommendations on alterations to the designated heritage property at 16 The Square, including a change to an unpainted walnut door, and to approve restoration of a community bulletin board on Main Street North. The committee will also discuss a draft sign by-law and a wage subsidy application for a heritage summer student.

• Alteration of designated property at 16 The Square, Bayfield: recommend approval of window/deck replacement, gray exterior paint, and unpainted walnut door
• Restoration of Community Bulletin Board on Main Street North by Bayfield Lions Club for its 75th anniversary
• Recommendation on draft by-law to regulate signs
• Wage subsidy application for Heritage Summer Student (verbal)

Budget - 04 Feb 2021 - 12:00 pm

The Municipality of Bluewater Council is meeting virtually to review and discuss the 2021 operational budgets for Facilities, Planning and Culture, as well as capital budget overviews and reserve fund balances. They will also follow up on community grants and vibrancy fund assignments, and schedule a public meeting. The agenda includes a confirmatory by-law for the meeting.

• 2021 Facilities Department Budget - Overview
• 2021 Planning and Culture Operating Budget
• 2021 Proposed Capital Budget Overview
• Community Grants - Bluewater Dog Owners Association (follow up)
• Assignment of Vibrancy Funds (follow up)

Bayfield Secondary Plan Committee

The Bayfield Secondary Plan Committee is meeting to review work completed since November, including consultation with agencies, an urban design update, and a draft Character Area Schedule. The committee will also discuss public feedback from the first consultation round and prepare questions for a second round of public consultation. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Draft Character Area Schedule (Schedule B) for discussion
• Review of public consultation Round #2 questions
• Consultation with MTO, ABCA, and Bayfield Guides
• Public feedback report from visioning survey (Jan 28, 2021)
• Next steps: landowner consultation and status report to Council

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing to consider minor variance application MV15-20 by Matt and Sarah Runge for a property at 72824 Cantin Court. The application seeks to reduce the top-of-bank setback from 30 to 20.1 metres and the setback from lanes/easements from 1.5 to 0.8 metres to build a 145.5 sq m attached garage addition. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the January 18, 2021 meeting.

• Minor variance MV15-20: reduce top-of-bank setback from 30m to 20.1m and easement setback from 1.5m to 0.8m for garage addition
• Proposed addition: 145.5 sq m (1,566 sq ft) attached garage at 72824 Cantin Court, Lot 44, Plan 506, Hay West Ward
• Staff recommendation: approve subject to conditions (footprint, elevation drawings, 18-month validity)
• ABCA permit issued Dec 8, 2020; no neighbour comments received
• Adoption of minutes from January 18, 2021 meeting

Council

Council is meeting virtually to receive operational reports on water and wastewater facilities, hear presentations on shoreline protection, and consider related management reports. The agenda also includes consent items, correspondence, planning and public works reports, and a closed session.

• 2020 Third Quarter Operational Reports - Water and Wastewater Facilities - OCWA
• Shoreline Protection on Municipal Property - Tony Commisso, Frank Cowan Insurance Company (verbal presentation)
• Shoreline Protection Request - Plan 597 Block 29 & 30 - Huronview Park
• Shoreline Protection Request - Plan 595 Block 14 - Crest Beach Park
• 2021 Dust Control Tender Award

Council

Council is reviewing the Bayfield Main Street Revitalization design update and will vote on six recommendations, including project extents, lighting, sidewalk materials, crossing locations, accessibility, and seating. The estimated total cost is $2,386,000, with construction potentially starting in fall 2021. Council will also consider several planning applications and other routine reports.

• Bayfield Main Street Revitalization: $2,386,000 total cost estimate; recommendations on project extents, two-zone lighting, exposed aggregate sidewalks with 'placemats', crossing locations, accessibility, and seating
• Consent Application C89-20 at 38554 Dashwood Road
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment OPA16/Z11-20 at 72482 Bluewater Highway
• Plan of Subdivision 40T20004 and related amendments for Lots 3-23, Registered Plan 618, Bluewater Highway
• Bluewater Arenas COVID-19 lockdown update

Budget - 18 Jan 2021 - 12:00 pm

Bluewater council is reviewing the 2021 operating and capital budget, which proposes a 5.40% increase in the levy over 2020. The meeting includes presentations on departmental budgets, a borrowing by-law for $2,100,000, and an interim tax levy by-law. Council will also discuss community grants and the assignment of vibrancy funds.

• Borrowing By-law 1-2021 authorizes up to $2,100,000 from BMO for 2021 operating costs
• Interim Levy By-law 2-2021 sets 2021 interim taxes at 50% of 2020 taxes, due Feb 28 and May 31
• 2021 budget overview shows a 5.40% levy increase, with $81,720.53 equating to 1% on the levy
• Carried forward items include $75,000 for Lakeshore Road assumptions and $75,000 for Bayfield Main Street
• Community Grants - Bluewater Dog Owners Association and Assignment of Vibrancy Funds are on the agenda

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual hearing on January 18, 2021, to consider one minor variance application (MV14-20) for a property on Elgin Avenue. The applicant seeks to reduce the interior side yard setback from 3 metres to 1.5 metres to build a 172 square metre single-detached dwelling. The planner recommends approval with conditions. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of minutes, disclosure of interests, and adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Minor variance MV14-20 (Pawson) to reduce interior side yard from 3 m to 1.5 m at Plan 108 Lot 27, Elgin Avenue
• Proposed 172 square metre single-detached dwelling with attached garage
• Four neighbouring households submitted supportive comments
• Municipal staff reported no concerns; conditions include water connection and entrance permit
• Variance approval, if granted, valid for 18 months

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee will consider two delegations and reports at its January 12, 2021 virtual meeting. It will recommend whether to rescind a December 14, 2020 heritage permit for 16 The Square and approve a revised application with a new exterior color and a heritage red door. The committee will also hear a request from the Bayfield Centre for the Arts to erect a temporary tent and possibly a port-a-potty for a Kids Art Kamp at 22 Main St North, Bayfield. Additionally, the committee will appoint a chair and vice chair.

• Recommendation to rescind heritage permit for 16 The Square and approve alterations: window/deck replacement, painting exterior Benjamin Moore Amerherst Gray (HC-167), and installing a Heritage Red (HC181) door
• Delegation: Bayfield Centre for the Arts requests temporary tent/awning and port-a-potty for Kids Art Kamp at 22 Main St North, Bayfield (July-August 2021)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Correspondence: Draft Sign By-law minutes from October 13, 2020
• Correspondence: Blake and Drysdale Ontario Heritage Photos