Dysart et al public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance requests for properties in the townships of Harcourt, Dysart, Dudley, and Havelock. The meeting includes discussions on building setbacks, accessory structure counts, and seasonal dwelling expansions.
- D13-MV-2023-030: Variance for a shed water setback (7.3m instead of 20m) and workshop side lot line setback at 1012 Spartina Lane
- D13-MV-2024-010: Variance for Lands of McGreevy at 140 Maple Avenue
- D13-MV-2024-011: Variance for Lands of Peter Curry Holdings Limited at 1760 Dudley Road
- D13-MV-2024-012: Variance for Lands of Dixon and Frost at 4927 Kennisis Lake Road
- D13-MV-2024-013: Variance for Lands of 1391081 Ontario Inc. at 30 Industrial Park Road
Regular Council
The Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and consider several zoning by-law amendments. The meeting includes public delegations regarding wake boats on Lake Kashagawigamog and property matters on Wonderland Road.
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 1031 Fishtail Lake Road
- Public delegation regarding wake boats on Lake Kashagawigamog
- Application to purchase road and shore road allowances at Blue Hawk Lake
- Tender results for fuel, furnace oil, and propane supply
- By-law to appoint Abigail Roberts as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications for minor variances regarding building heights and seasonal dwelling expansions. The meeting includes staff reports for properties in the Townships of Havelock and Harcourt.
- Variance for a one-storey accessory building height at 1087 Eastview Road
- Expansion of a legal non-conforming seasonal dwelling at 1286 Benoir Lake Road
- Proposed seasonal dwelling expansion to 178 square metres (1915 square feet)
- Proposed accessory building height increase from 5.5 to 6.7 metres
Regular Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al will review several zoning by-law amendments and severance proposals for various properties. The agenda also includes a proposal for a Rogers Communications telecommunications tower in Pivot Lake and a resident petition regarding Wonderland Road resurfacing.
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 1144 Bitter Lake Road
- Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands of 1601603 Ontario Inc. & Elstone
- Petition regarding resurfacing of Wonderland Road
- Proposed Rogers Communications telecommunications tower at Pivot Lake Lane
- Multiple severance proposals for properties in Dudley, Harburn, and Dysart townships
Cultural Resources Committee
The committee is reviewing updates to the 2012 Municipal Cultural Plan and discussing the Eagle Lake project. Members will also address new committee appointments and updates to the municipal website's arts and culture page.
- Eagle Lake Project: discussion of historical interpretive panels at Eagle Lake Beach
- Cultural Plan: review of updates to the 2012 ten-year plan
- New Committee Members: appointment of new members to the committee
- Website updates: discussion of the Arts and Culture page on the Dysart et al website
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The committee is reviewing updates to the Stewardship Plan and the 2024 Work Plan. Discussions include construction impacts from the new Haliburton School of Art + Design residence and upcoming park maintenance tasks.
- Update on Haliburton School of Art + Design residence construction
- Review of Glebe Park Stewardship Plan amendments
- Discussion of 2024 Glebe Park Work Plan
- Review of 2024 Glebe Park Budget Workbook
- Planning for a Glebe Park public meeting in autumn 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a request to reduce setbacks for a seasonal dwelling on the Lands of Reeder in Harburn. Staff have raised concerns regarding potential overdevelopment, water setbacks, and road maintenance on Hodgson Road.
- Variance request for Lands of Reeder: 1.2m rear lot line setback (required 7.5m)
- Variance request for Lands of Reeder: 11.2m street setback from Hodgson Road (required 17.5m)
- Public hearing regarding shed setbacks for the Lands of Powell
- Public hearing regarding accessory building and cabin setbacks for the Lands of Beavis
- Public hearing regarding garage and dwelling unit setbacks for the Lands of Gordon
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing a proposal for a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax to support tourism. The meeting also includes discussions on a new telecommunications tower, park stewardship plans, and several land severance and road closing applications.
- Proposed 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (By-Law 2024-44)
- Rogers Communications Inc. telecommunications tower proposal (File No. A12-TOW-2023-003)
- 2023-2033 Glebe Park Stewardship Plan
- Road allowance exchange for a turning circle on True North Road
- Severance agreement for lands at 1077 & 1078 Nels Trail, Drag Lake
Special Meeting - Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the Municipal Cultural Plan. The meeting follows a previous discussion regarding updates to the ten-year plan created in 2012.
- Discussion of the Municipal Cultural Plan
- Review of previous committee minutes from February 22, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance applications for properties in Harburn and Harcourt. Key items include a request for a shed setback on Curry Road and deferred decisions regarding building setbacks and lot coverage for the Beavis property.
- Variance for a 512 sq. ft. shed at 1494 Curry Road (Lands of Powell)
- Variance for side lot line and street setbacks for a shed (Lands of Powell)
- Deferred decision on setbacks for a private cabin and two-storey accessory building (Lands of Beavis)
- Deferred decision on lot coverage of 15.2% (Lands of Beavis)
- Variance for lot frontage and area to permit lot severance (Lands of Hunter and Gottschalk)
Special Meeting of Council
The Council is meeting to discuss wastewater infrastructure in a closed session. The agenda also includes the appointment of a municipal representative to the County of Haliburton OPP Detachment Board.
- Closed session discussion regarding Public Works: Wastewater Infrastructure
- Appointment of Murray Fearrey to the County of Haliburton OPP Detachment Board
- Consideration of By-Law 2024-31 to confirm proceedings of the April 9 meeting
Regular Council
The Council will review several zoning amendments, including land at Drag Lake and a proposed Rogers telecommunications tower. The meeting also includes discussions on new by-laws for waste management, septic maintenance, and open-air fires.
- Zoning By-law Amendment for Smart & Smartfive Holdings Inc. at Drag Lake
- Proposed Rogers Communications telecommunications tower at Blueberry Trail and Dudley Road
- By-law 2024-26 for regulating open air fires
- By-law 2024-24 regarding Septic Maintenance Inspection Program and fees
- By-law 2024-25 regarding Waste Management
Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The committee will discuss updates to the Stewardship Plan and the 2024 Work Plan. Members will also review the 2024 approved budget and receive updates on hazard tree management and the Haliburton School of Art + Design residence construction.
- Amendment to the Glebe Park Stewardship Plan
- Discussion of the 2024 Work Plan
- Review of the 2024 Approved Budget
- Update on hazard tree management and remaining tree removals
- Update on the Haliburton School of Art + Design Residence construction
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is reviewing applications for minor variances regarding lot dimensions and building setbacks. The agenda includes a proposed land severance at 236 Harmony Road and several building placement requests in the Township of Harcourt.
- Variance request for 236 Harmony Road to permit 56.5m lot frontage and 6283.5sqm lot area
- Variance request for Hot Pond Enterprises Corporation to permit a 3m rear lot line setback
- Variance request for Beavis (Jasmine Road) to permit a 1m side lot line setback
- Variance request for Beavis (Jasmine Road) to permit 15.2% maximum lot coverage
- Variance request for Houghton to permit 53.5sqm private cabin gross floor area
Regular Council
The Council will review several proposed by-laws including short-term rental regulations, parking control, and building permit fees. The meeting also includes discussions on fire master plans, market locations, and land purchases.
- Proposed Short-Term Rental By-law (By-Law 2024-14)
- By-Law 2024-13 regarding Parking Control
- By-Law 2024-12 regarding Building Permit Fee changes
- Purchase of lands in Guilford for West Guilford Landfill buffer zone (By-Law 2024-11)
- Proposed amendments to the Open Air Burning By-law
Cultural Resources Committee
The committee will discuss the Eagle Lake project, Sam Slick Park developments, and cultural planning. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024-01 revenue and expenditure report.
- Eagle Lake Project discussion
- Sam Slick Park renaming developments
- Cultural Planning discussion
- Park use for events
- 2024-01 Revenue and Expenditure Report
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications for minor variances regarding building sizes and setbacks. The meeting includes a staff report for 1010 Leblanc Trail regarding an oversized private cabin and additional accessory buildings.
- D13-MV-2023-032: Variance for 53.5 square metre private cabin at 1010 Leblanc Trail
- D13-MV-2023-032: Variance for 3 accessory buildings at 1010 Leblanc Trail
- D13-MV-2023-031: Variance for 60 square metre private cabin (granted)
- D13-MV-2023-035: Variance for gazebo water setback (denied)
- D13-MV-2023-035: Variance for seasonal dwelling side lot line setback (granted)
CANCELLED - Glebe Park and Museum Committee
The scheduled meeting for February 8, 2024, was cancelled and rescheduled for March 21, 2024. The provided documents include the cancelled agenda and minutes from the previous November 2023 meeting.
- Rescheduled meeting set for March 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM
- Review of 2024 proposed budget
- Discussion of 2024 Work Plan
- Update on Haliburton School of Art + Design Residence construction
- Review of hazard tree management procedures
Regular Council
The Council will meet to consider adopting the 2024 budget and expenditure estimates. The agenda also includes discussions on proposed short-term rental regulations and a speed limit study.
- Adoption of 2024 budget estimates (By-law 2024-05)
- Emmerson Lumber Limited Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application
- Dysart et al Speed Limit Study presentation
- Proposed updates to Fire Department fees
- Proposed changes to Building Permit fees
Special Meeting of Council
The Municipality of Dysart et al is reviewing the second draft of its 2024 budget, including revenue and expenditure estimates. Council will also discuss a budget request from the Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre and consider a contract extension for road resurfacing.
- Rails End Gallery $50,000 annual operating grant request
- 2024 budget residential tax levy increase of 12.71%
- 2024 budget commercial tax levy increase of 12.71%
- 2024 Canada Community Build Fund $225,800 confirmed funding
- 2024 road resurfacing contract extension
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing three minor variance applications for properties in the Townships of Harcourt and Havelock. The meeting includes discussions on setbacks for sheds, workshops, and accessory buildings near water.
- Variance for 1012 Spartina Lane: permit a shed with a 7.3m water setback instead of 20m
- Variance for 1012 Spartina Lane: permit a workshop with a 0.38m side lot line setback
- Variance for 1012 Spartina Lane: permit 3 accessory buildings instead of the maximum of 2
- Variance for 1008 Veronica Lane: permit a commercial building with a 1m front lot line setback
- Variance for 1008 Veronica Lane: permit 1 loading space instead of the required 2