Georgian Bay public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council (Budget)
This special budget meeting includes the presentation of the 2023 Draft #1 Budget. Council will also hear delegations from various community groups regarding local funding and environmental management.
- Presentation of 2023 Budget - Draft #1
- MacTier Pickleball Group request for equipment funding
- Georgian Bay Forever request for $10,000 for Phragmites management
- Delegations from Six Mile Lake Cottagers Association and Cognashene Cottagers Association
- Delegations from Georgian Bay Biosphere and Georgian Bay General Hospital
Planning Council
The Planning Council will review several applications to close original shore road allowances and consider multiple zoning by-law amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on site plan control authority and a new complete application by-law.
- Application to close shore road allowance at 1092 East Shore Road for $17,700
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-16 to remove Holding (H) symbol at 108 Silver Sands Lake Road
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-18 at 40 Island 120 Severn River
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z22-17 at 20506 Georgian Bay Shore
- Official Plan Amendment to Section I.5.1 Site Plan Control
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposal to implement a licensing program for all short-term rentals in the Township. The plan includes a proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) of 2% to 4% and requires owners to register properties by June 1, 2023.
- Proposed 2-4% transient accommodations tax for short-term rentals
- Requirement for all short-term rental operators to register by June 1, 2023
- Proposed $1,000 monthly surcharge for operating without a license
- Potential $5,000 additional monthly surcharge after three months of non-compliance
- Review of Shore Road Allowance Fees
Council
The Council will review the Southern Georgian Bay OPP 3rd Quarter Report and discuss various municipal matters. Key items include insurance renewals, development charge rate changes, and the administration building's backup power generator.
- Southern Georgian Bay OPP 3rd Quarter Report
- Development Charge Rate Change
- Insurance Policy Renewal 2022-2023
- Administration Building Backup Power Generator
- Shore Road Allowance / Road Allowance Policy
Council
This meeting is primarily procedural, focused on the formal adoption of Council actions. The agenda includes the introduction of By-law 2022-092 to confirm the motions and resolutions passed during the session.
- By-law 2022-092 to confirm Council proceedings
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met to hold public hearings on several consent and minor variance applications. Decisions included granting provisional approvals for certain land severances and recommending deferrals for applications requiring further environmental or easement clarification.
- Consent Application B22-10: 860 East Shore Road (Von Allmen)
- Consent Application B22-20: 351 Rocky Shore Road (Alles)
- Minor Variance A22-17: 134 Echo Bay Road (Wright)
- Minor Variance A22-10: 2 Island 740 (Dymond)
- Minor Variance A21-25: 89 Sunrise Trail (Scott)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a drainage complaint at Hasketts Drive and proposed changes to the Shore Road / Road Allowance Policy. Staff are recommending no municipal action on the drainage issue, suggesting residents pursue the Drainage Act instead. The committee is also reviewing updates to shore road sale policies and fee structures.
- Hasketts Drive drainage solutions estimated between $210,000 and $310,000
- Proposed drainage option 1: No municipal action, residents pursue Drainage Act independently
- Proposed Shore Road / Road Allowance Policy update to remove 177.4m high water mark reference
- Proposed change to shore road allowance fees to a linear meter calculation
- Drainage issue involves a 14-lot subdivision approved in 1970
Planning Council
The Planning Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and a request to close original shore road allowances for future development. The meeting also includes a motion for reconsideration regarding a zoning amendment for Island 139.
- Application to close shore road allowances at 178 and 298 Stewart Lake Road for $11,360 plus HST
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-08 (8 Island 3480 Georgian Bay - Wishart)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-14 (2 Island 300 Georgian Bay - DeMarco)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z18-29 (2 Island 760 - Thompson)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z18-30 (4 Island 840 - GBI Limited)
Council
Council will review the 2021 consolidated financial statements presented by Pahapill and Associates Professional Corporation. The meeting includes discussions on staff awards, winter sand tender results, and the adoption of several by-laws.
- Presentation of 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
- By-law 2022-XXX: 2022 Non-Union Remuneration Update
- By-law 2022-XXX: MLEO Appointment (Linzner)
- Honey Harbour Pavilion Rink Boards and Lighting staff report
- Winter Sand Tender Results
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting to discuss construction updates, Delawana agreements, and parking issues. The group will also review items regarding the Promenade Flower Gardens and local infrastructure.
- Construction update discussion
- Delawana agreements discussion
- Parking solutions discussion
- Promenade Flower Gardens discussion
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several consent and minor variance applications. These include requests for new residential lot creation and various zoning adjustments for property additions and setbacks.
- Consent B22-03: Proposed new 1.5 ha residential lot at 951 Honey Harbour Road
- Consent B22-12: Application for 74 Honey Harbour Road (Port Severn Heights)
- Consent B22-13, 14, 15, 16: Applications by Oak Bay Developments Inc. and Oak Bay Golf Inc.
- Minor Variance A22-02: Zoning adjustment for 423 Crooked Bay Road
- Minor Variance A22-08 & A22-09: Applications for 20 and 42 Bluewater Road (Hall's Cottages)
Planning Council
The Planning Council is reviewing applications to close original shore road allowances for property development. The meeting also includes staff reports regarding several zoning by-law amendments to remove holding symbols from specific properties.
- Closure of shore road allowance at 6480 Severn River Shore for $11,264 plus HST
- Closure of shore road allowance at 2237 Harrison Trail for $9,660 plus HST
- Zoning amendment Z22-03 for 8006 Island 1810 to remove Holding (H2) symbol
- Zoning amendment Z22-07 for Lots K & KK Island 139 to remove Hold (H2) symbol
- Zoning amendment Z21-21 for 2254 Quarry Island to remove Hold (H2) symbol
Council
The Council is reviewing tender results for Honey Harbour pickleball and a planning committee resolution regarding Hazelton. The meeting also includes discussions on by-law amendments and various closed session items.
- Honey Harbour Pickleball Tender Results
- Planning Committee Resolution PC-2022-024 (Hazelton)
- By-law 2022-XXX - Compliance Audit Committee Amendment
- Closed session regarding Moreau OLT Decision
- Closed session regarding Floating Structure Update
Special Council
The Council is reviewing a study by Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. regarding solid waste disposal needs. The report identifies challenges with bin capacity, illegal dumping, and accessibility for water-access and private road residents.
- Solid Waste Management Needs and Wants Study memo
- Review of bin site issues at various marinas including Wawautosa, Severn, and Woods Landing
- Discussion of potential solutions for illegal dumping and bin capacity
- By-law 2022-XXX to confirm Council proceedings
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is reviewing an information report regarding Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act. The report outlines new provincial requirements for application fee refunds and the delegation of site plan decisions to municipal staff.
- Information Report 2022-61 regarding Bill 109 impacts
- Proposed mandatory pre-consultation process for land use applications
- Graduated planning application fee refunds effective January 1, 2023
- Delegation of Site Plan Control decisions to Township staff
- Information Report 2022-62 regarding Lift Hold Requests
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications for a right-of-way easement to legalize road access for seven properties on Island Drive. Members are also considering several minor variance requests regarding lot coverage, building height, and building width.
- Consent B22-06-09: Right-of-way easement for 73, 78, 89, and 94 Island Drive
- Minor Variance A22-03: 438 Hiawatha Road (Hoyer)
- Minor Variance A22-04: 2 Island 60, Severn River (Hamstra)
- Minor Variance A22-05: 6620 Go Home Lake Shore (Connor)
- Minor Variance A22-06: 6992 Go Home Lake Shore (Gauer)
Planning Council
The Planning Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments and a request to close a shore road allowance. The meeting also includes a staff report regarding a fee waiver request for a mapping error.
- Application to close shore road allowance at 520 Sweets Portage Road for $13,293.60 plus HST
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-11 for 2033 Harrison Trail to reduce front yard setbacks
- Official Plan and Zoning Amendment O22-01 and Z22-06 for 434 South Bay Road
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-13 for 335 Corrievale Road
- Removal of Holding (H2) symbol for 20 Arthur Island (Z22-10)