Hastings Highlands public meetings in 2021
41 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two minor variance applications. The first seeks relief from setback and height rules to build a garage at 1110 Lake St. Peter Road. The second seeks relief from water and environmental protection setbacks to build a garage at 204 South Road, Lake St. Peter. The committee will also review the minutes of the December 9, 2021 meeting and discuss the tests for minor variances.
- A-19-2021: Garage at 1110 Lake St. Peter Road, 6.1m x 7.9m, 4.6m high, 6m from front property line, seeking relief from road setback, accessory building setback, and height rules.
- A-26-2021: Garage at 204 South Road, Lake St. Peter, 34ft x 34ft (with 10ft cantilevered porch roof), 70ft from high water mark, seeking relief from 30m water setback and 15m EP zone setback.
- Adoption of minutes from December 9, 2021 meeting.
- Review of the tests of a minor variance or permission applications (educational item).
Special Meeting of Council
Council is holding a special meeting to review the draft 2022 capital budget, totaling $3,505,008.32, for first reading. The budget includes funding for road construction, bridge and culvert replacements, fire department equipment, and other capital projects. Council may propose amendments and will direct staff to bring the budget back for a second reading. A separate report provides details on fire department capital requests, including new and pre-owned tankers, protective gear, and equipment.
- 2022 Capital Budget: $3,505,008.32 total, including $600,000 for Scott Line Rd resurfacing, $450,000 for a grader, and $650,000 for Soble Bridge
- Fire tankers: $350,000 (new) and $150,000 each for two pre-owned tankers, funded by debt and reserves
- Fire PPE: $25,000 to replace up to 11 bunker suits
- Auto extrication tool: $17,000 to reduce reliance on Bancroft rescue
- Communication tower generator: $15,000 for backup power
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four minor variance applications, including requests to recognize existing structures and to allow new construction closer to property lines or water than zoning permits. One application (Chinn/Henry) has been rescheduled to December 23 due to an error in circulation. The committee will also adopt minutes from the November 11 meeting.
- A-24-2021: Recognize existing dwelling 10.38m from front property line at 144 Best Road (Best/Pilgrim)
- A-25-2021: Recognize existing garage 0.6m from front and side property lines at 144 Best Road (Best/Pilgrim)
- A-26-2021 (rescheduled): Allow 34x34 ft garage 70 ft from high water mark of Lake St. Peter at 204 South Road (Chinn/Henry)
- A-27-2021: Allow 36x48 ft storage garage 17'7" high in Marginal Agriculture zone at 30698 Highway 62 (Freake/Luscombe)
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to decide on several planning matters, including zoning bylaw amendments for properties on Mooney Road and Scott Line Road, permanent closures of original shore road allowances, and site plan control agreements. They will also hear presentations on shoreline health and a potential art installation, and consider consent agenda items including a road development agreement and committee minutes.
- Bylaw 2021-058: Rezone parts of Lots 17-18, Concession 9, Monteagle from Marginal Agriculture to Special Rural Residential (RR-109 and RR-114) with specific setbacks
- Bylaw 2021-087 and 2021-088: Permanently close and sell original shore road allowances in front of 158 Golfer's Lane and 59 Lewis Lane
- Bylaw 2021-090 and 2021-094: Rezone parts of Lots 2-3, Concession 15, Herschel to recognize reduced setbacks on Scott Line Road
- Bylaw 2021-086 and 2021-097: Authorize site plan control agreements with NBL Holdings Ltd. (19 Enterprise Crescent) and Universal Seal Inc. (148-152 McDonald Mine Road)
- Bylaw 2021-100 and 2021-101: Transfer land to widen Hillsview Road and Nieman Road
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Council will consider awarding a three-year drinking water sampling and analysis contract to Ontario Clean Water Agency for $14,620.95 per year, and review a draft user fees bylaw for first reading. Several appointments and policy bylaws are also on the agenda, along with routine reports and correspondence.
- Award RFP HH-2021-07 Drinking Water Sampling & Analysis to Ontario Clean Water Agency, $14,620.95/year for 3 years
- First reading of Draft Bylaw 2022-001 User Fees and Service Charges
- Bylaw 2021-098 amending Committee of Adjustment composition to two Council members for 2022
- Bylaws 2021-095 and 2021-096 appointing Interim Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief
- Motion to reimburse public committee members for travel expenses
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two minor variance applications. The first seeks relief from zoning bylaws to build a large two-storey garage/workshop closer to the front lot line and taller than allowed at 433 Scott Line Road. The second seeks to allow a single-family dwelling with attached garage and deck closer to the high water mark of Graphite Lake on Horseshoe Lane. The committee will also consider adopting the minutes from its October 21, 2021 meeting.
- A-23-2021: Robinson, 433 Scott Line Road – relief from front yard setback (20m to 12m) and height limit (4.5m to 7.1m) for a 9.144m x 18.3m two-storey garage/workshop in Marginal Agriculture zone
- A-20-2021: Dyck for Higgins, Horseshoe Lane, Graphite Lake – relief from 30m high water mark setback to allow a 16m x 13m x 8.1m dwelling with attached garage and deck as close as 15m to the lake in Limited Service Residential zone
- Adoption of minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting
- Public hearing procedures: applicants and public may speak; decisions may be appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal within 20 days
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council is deciding on three land severance applications (Sicker B110/21 and two Richard Severance applications) that would create new parcels, subject to conditions like cash-in-lieu of parkland and road widening. They will also consider approving a public engagement strategy for amending the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw to conform with the Official Plan, and a recommendation to change the Committee of Adjustment's composition. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and a closed session for a potential land sale.
- Sicker Severance B110/21: lot addition of ~0.6 ha with $500 cash-in-lieu of parkland, subject to conditions
- Richard Severance B118/21: new ~4.0 ha parcel on Old Welsh Road with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
- Richard Severance B119/21: new ~4.0 ha parcel on Old Welsh Road with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
- Public Engagement Strategy for amending the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw to conform with the Official Plan
- Closed session for potential sale of surplus land
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two minor variance applications seeking relief from water setback rules to allow a cottage addition and a deck near Papineau Lake and Baptiste Lake. The committee will also consider a report on its own composition and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.
- A-13-2021 Jamieson: 9.144m x 6.096m cottage addition with deck at 66 Davis Island, Papineau Lake, as close as 16.3m from high water mark (requires relief from 30m setback).
- A-22-2021 Gomersall: 260 sq ft deck at 40 Paradise Island, Baptiste Lake, built 31 feet from front lot line (requires relief from 30m water setback and 15m vegetative buffer).
- Report on Composition of Committee of Adjustment to be considered and recommendation to Council.
- Adoption of minutes from September 30, 2021 meeting.
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws, including an Administrative Monetary Penalty System, an Emergency Management Program, and a speed limit regulation. They will also review reports from departments and consider a $100,000 budget recommendation for the East Lake Waste Disposal Site. The meeting includes a closed session for personal and labour matters.
- Bylaw 2021-066: Administrative Monetary Penalty System (second reading and passage)
- Draft Bylaw 2021-080: Speed limits on municipal roads (first reading)
- Bylaw 2021-020: Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan (passage)
- Draft Bylaw 2021-085: Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy (first reading)
- Recommendation to place $100,000 in 2022 reserve budget for East Lake Waste Disposal Site improvements
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council will hold public meetings and vote on several bylaws to permanently close and sell parts of the original shore road allowance at three properties, and to amend zoning at two properties. They will also consider multiple site plan control agreements and consent agenda items including severances and road agreements. The meeting includes a presentation from Watersheds Canada on shoreline health.
- Bylaw 2021-054: close and sell shore road allowance at 65 Lewis Lane
- Bylaw 2021-055: close and sell shore road allowance at 160 Golfers Lane
- Bylaw 2021-056: close and sell shore road allowance at 132 'A' Golfers Lane
- Bylaw 2021-057: rezone 254 Sheldon Lane from Marginal Agriculture to Limited Service Residential
- Bylaw 2021-059: rezone 455 North Baptiste Lake Road from Waste Disposal to Special Marginal Agriculture-110
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider one minor variance application (A-21-2021) from Elizabeth and Stephen Clancy for a property at 23 Salmon Trout Lane. The application seeks relief from zoning rules to build a new dwelling and deck closer to an intermittent creek, a pond, and the high water mark of Salmon Trout Lake than normally allowed. The committee will also adopt minutes from its September 16, 2021 meeting.
- Minor variance A-21-2021: replace existing cottage with 36 ft by 26 ft two-storey dwelling (approx. 1,345 sq ft) plus attached deck, built as close as 8.83 m from an intermittent creek, 10 m from a pond, and 2.76 m from Salmon Trout Lake high water mark
- Relief sought from zoning sections on minimum distance to waterbodies (30 m), vegetative buffer strip (15 m), and minimum distance to intermittent creek (15 m)
- Property zoned Waterfront Residential (WR) in Hastings Highlands Bylaw 2004-035
- Adoption of minutes from September 16, 2021 meeting
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four minor variance applications, mostly seeking relief from waterfront setback and buffer requirements to build or extend structures. The committee will also review the four tests for a minor variance and adopt minutes from the July 29, 2021 meeting.
- A-18-2021: Garage encroaching within 20 m of front lot line at 116 Herschel River Road
- A-19-2021: New dwelling and structures as close as 11.3 m to Graphite Lake high-water mark on Horseshoe Lane
- A-6-2021: Deck extension 8 m from rear setback at 1602 Papineau Lake Road
- Review of the Four Tests for a Minor Variance
- Adoption of July 29, 2021 minutes
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Council will consider awarding a construction and demolition waste processing contract for the East Lake Waste Disposal Site to National Grinding Inc. for $53,375 (excluding HST). They will also review several grant applications, pass land transfer bylaws for road widening, and discuss amendments to animal control and administrative penalty bylaws.
- Award RFP HH-2021-06 to National Grinding Inc. for $53,375 (excluding HST)
- Approve grant amounts for Lake St. Peter Property Owners Association, Porterville Dart League, Lake St. Peter Craft Group, Care North Hastings, North Hastings Fish Hatchery, Victorian Order of Nurses
- Pass Bylaws 2021-065 and 2021-068 to transfer land for widening Ponacka Road
- First reading of Bylaw 2021-066 Administrative Monetary Penalty System
- Third reading of Bylaw 2021-062 Fire Department Master Fire Plan
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council will vote on several bylaws, including a site plan control agreement with Graphite Bible Camp Ltd., a bylaw to revoke the comprehensive zoning bylaw 2021-021, and a bylaw authorizing an infrastructure funding agreement under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. They will also receive information reports on an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and a request for sustainable funding for North Hastings intersections, and consider directing staff to prepare an Administrative Monetary Penalty System schedule.
- Bylaw 2021-051: Site Plan Control Agreement with Graphite Bible Camp Ltd.
- Bylaw 2021-064: Revoke Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 2021-021
- Bylaw 2021-063: Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream transfer payment agreement
- Motion: Direct staff to prepare AMPS Schedule 'B' for Bylaw 2021-037
- Correspondence: Request for support for sustainable funding for intersections in North Hastings
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a zoning bylaw amendment for a property in McClure Township, the third reading of an exotic animal bylaw, approval of the 2020 audited financial statements, and a user fee amendment. The agenda also includes routine reports and a motion to support preliminary talks for a potential partnership involving a Native Centre and child care facility at the Maynooth Community Centre.
- Bylaw 2021-050: zoning amendment for Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 10, McClure Township, from Limited Service Residential to Special Limited Service Residential-108 (LSR-108-h) with holding provision
- Bylaw 2021-037: Exotic Animals (third reading) to prohibit or regulate keeping certain animals
- Approval of 2020 audited financial statements by Baker Tilly KDN LLP
- Bylaw 2021-001: amendment to 2021 user fees
- Funding application for Canada Community Revitalization Fund for Kamaniskeg Lookout Park Improvements
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting of Hastings Highlands Council is primarily to pass Bylaw 2021-047 appointing Keith Buck as councillor for the remainder of the term, following the vacancy declared June 16, 2021. The agenda also includes a closed session for an education/training session, plus routine items like agenda approval and public comment periods.
- Bylaw 2021-047 appoints Keith Buck as Councillor until end of Council Term
- Vacancy declared June 16, 2021 after Dorothy Gerrow became Deputy Mayor
- Closed session for education/training under Municipal Act Section 239 (3.1)
- Public comment periods (15 minutes each) via email to clerk
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Hastings Highlands Council with a single substantive item: a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the council vacancy procedure. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, agenda approval, adjournment). No decisions are expected in open session.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for council vacancy procedure
- Meeting live-streamed on municipal YouTube channel
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider four minor variance applications, all seeking relief from zoning bylaws to allow structures closer to lakes or lot lines than normally permitted. The applications involve properties on Lake St. Peter, Diamond Lake, Papineau Lake, and Mink Lake. The committee will also adopt minutes from its July 15, 2021 meeting.
- A-16-2021: Deck at 1108 Lake St. Peter Road to be 60 feet from rear lot line, requiring relief from 30-metre setbacks and vegetative buffer rules.
- A-17-2021: 10x10x11.1-foot bunkie at 31 Russell Crescent, Diamond Lake, to be 18 feet from front lot line, 47 feet from high water mark, and 3 feet from side lot line.
- A-14-2021: Cottage and deck at 1744 Papineau Lake Road to be as close as 29.08 feet to road and 30 feet to high water mark, with retaining wall.
- A-12-2021: 10x10x3-metre covered deck at 1665 B Mink Lake Road to be 10 feet from high water mark of Mink Lake.
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Council will interview six candidates and vote to fill a vacant councillor seat. They will also consider third reading of the comprehensive zoning bylaw, two severances, and two shore road allowance closures. The meeting includes a closed session for labour and legal matters.
- Appointment of councillor from six candidates: Keith Buck, Roger Davis, Michael Anthony Di Cintio, Greg Gibbons, Liz Hunter, Mark Hyland
- Third reading of Bylaw 2021-021 Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw to conform with County of Hastings Official Plan
- Site Plan Control Agreement for 29715 Highway 62, Birds Creek (Bylaw 2021-039)
- Severances B69/21 and B70/21, each with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
- Closure and sale of shore road allowance at 160 and 158 Golfers Lane, Kamaniskeg Lake
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider four minor variance applications, each seeking relief from zoning bylaws related to waterbody setbacks, vegetative buffer strips, and building heights. The applications involve properties on Mink Lake and Papineau Lake, including a deck extension, a metal accessory building, and a cottage replacement. The committee will also adopt minutes from its June 24, 2021 meeting.
- A-12-2021 Hollingsworth: 10x10 ft deck 15 ft from Mink Lake high water mark (requires 30 m setback relief)
- A-15-2021 Nichol/Longmuir: 10x15 m metal accessory building at 4.77 m height (max 4.5 m) in Rural Residential Zone
- A-6-2021 Lewchuk/Brown: deck extension 7 m from Papineau Lake, requiring setback and buffer relief
- A-14-2021 Anderson/Dziunikowski: replace fire-destroyed cottage with 1,091 sq ft cottage 28 ft from shoreline, requiring multiple variances
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four minor variance applications under the Planning Act. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting. Decisions can be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal within 20 days.
- A-7-2021 Anderson: 320 South Papineau Lake Road, Papineau Lake
- A-8-2021 Jamieson: 66 Davis Island, Papineau Lake
- A-9-2021 Henry/Chinn: 204 South Road, Lake St. Peter
- A-10-2021 Clancy: 23 Salmon Trout Lane, Salmon Trout Lake
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications: one to allow a garage closer to Papineau Lake and taller than zoning permits, and another to permit a dwelling within an area of influence of a mineral extractive zone. The committee will also adopt minutes from a previous meeting and may enter closed session for training.
- A-11-2021: Variance to allow 24x24 ft garage, 14.85 ft high, 60 ft from Papineau Lake highwater mark (requires relief from 30m setback and 4.5m height limit)
- A-10-2021: Variance to allow 12x17 m single-family dwelling with attached garage on vacant lot on Ray Road within 300-500m of Mineral Extractive Zone
- Adoption of minutes from April 22, 2021 meeting
- Closed session for educational/training purposes under Municipal Act Section 239 (3.1)
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to review and provide direction on several reports and bylaws, including a draft Master Fire Plan, a draft Exotic Animal Bylaw, and a waste and recycling services contract with Emterra Environmental. The agenda also includes appointments to fill a vacant council seat and a library board vacancy, as well as routine reports and minutes. The meeting is largely procedural, with many items for information or adoption.
- Bylaw 2021-040: Services contract with Halton Recycling Ltd. dba Emterra Environmental for waste and recycling collection
- Draft Master Fire Plan for first reading and review
- Draft Bylaw 2021-037: Exotic Animals, with community engagement plan
- Declaration of vacant council seat (Dorothy Gerrow) and method to fill it (by-election or appointment)
- Appointment of Dorothy Gerrow as Deputy Mayor (Bylaw 2021-041)
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council will hold public meetings on a draft comprehensive zoning bylaw and several property-specific rezoning amendments, and will appoint a councillor to the vacant Deputy Mayor seat. The agenda includes consent items for two land severances and routine approvals. The meeting is largely procedural, with no tenders or delegations.
- Draft Bylaw 2021-021 Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw public meeting
- Bylaw 2021-025 rezoning to LSR-106, Herschel (second cottage, setbacks)
- Bylaw 2021-026 rezoning to LSR-107, Herschel (second cottage, setbacks)
- Bylaw 2021-035 rezoning from Open Space to Rural/Urban Industrial, Birds Creek
- Karn Severance B28/21 (Mooney Road) and D'Ambrosio Severance B35/21 (Hickey Hill Road) with $1,000 cash-in-lieu each
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Hastings Highlands Council will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2021, where it is set to pass the 2021 municipal budget and tax rate bylaws, appoint Tracy Hagar as Mayor, and address a vacant Deputy Mayor seat. The agenda also includes decisions on waste disposal fees, a shoreline and tree preservation bylaw, and a contract for blue box collection.
- Bylaw 2021-032: Municipal Budget Estimates for 2021
- Bylaw 2021-033: Tax Rates for 2021
- Bylaw 2021-006: Shoreline and Tree Preservation (2nd Reading)
- Increase mattress tipping fees to $20-$30 and styrofoam fees to $10-$30
- Approve Emterra Group contract for blue box collection
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting of Council is held to fill the mayoral vacancy. Two current councillors, Tony Fitzgerald and Tracy Hagar, are certified candidates and will each address Council and answer questions before a vote is taken. The appointment will be confirmed by bylaw at the June 16, 2021 meeting.
- Appointment to fill mayoral vacancy from certified candidates Tony Fitzgerald and Tracy Hagar
- Candidates to give 10-minute presentations and answer up to two questions per councillor
- Vote by ballot; ballots due to municipal office by June 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
- Appointment to be confirmed by bylaw at June 16, 2021 Council meeting
- Acting Mayor Hagar and Councillor Fitzgerald declared pecuniary interest as nominees
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Council will decide how to fill the vacant mayoral seat, choosing among a by-election or three appointment options, and will vote on the method at a future meeting. They will also consider several planning items, including declaring municipal lands surplus, transferring a road portion, and two shore road allowance purchases. A delegation from the Baptiste Lake Association will speak about the Shoreline Bylaw.
- Bylaw 2021-031: Declare municipal lands surplus (Parts 1, 3, 4, Plan 21R-25331, Herschel)
- Bylaw 2021-036: Transfer part of Musclow Greenview Road (Parts 1, 6, 7, 11, Plan 21R-25821, Monteagle)
- Lyons purchase of Shore Road Allowance at 132 A Golfers Lane, Kamaniskeg Lake
- Bateman purchase of Shore Road Allowance at 468 South Papineau Lake Road, with $2,000 fee waiver for 150 feet plus $3/foot over
- Bylaw 2021-029: Council Vacancy Policy
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on one minor variance application (A-5-2021) by John Anthony Leyzer and Janis Kerr Leyzer for 800 Devenish Road, Baptiste Lake. The applicant seeks relief from the maximum building height for an accessory building in the Limited Service Residential zone to allow a 24 by 36 foot garage, 15.6 feet high at mid-point of eaves. The committee will also consider approving the minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting.
- Minor variance A-5-2021: 800 Devenish Road, Baptiste Lake, to allow a 24x36 ft garage (864 sq ft) at 15.6 ft high, exceeding the LSR zone height limit
- Adoption of minutes from April 15, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
This is a regular meeting of the Hastings Highlands Council focused on operational matters. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, opening ceremonies, roll call, and a closed session at noon. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.
- Meeting held by teleconference and live-streamed on YouTube
- Closed session scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM
- Roll call of council members and staff
- Land acknowledgement and national anthem
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 15, 2021, to consider three minor variance applications. These applications seek relief from zoning bylaws to allow construction of accessory buildings and a dwelling. The committee will also adopt minutes from its March 18 meeting and address a deferred application from Bristow, which the applicant has put on hold.
- A-4-2021 Wiggins: 30x36 ft garage at 64 Wykes Road, Baptiste Lake, seeking relief on lot coverage, height, and setbacks.
- A3-2021 Geyer: 28x26 ft two-storey garage at 34897 Highway 62, Maple Leaf, seeking relief on accessory building height.
- A-1-2021 Henry/Chinn: 20x34 ft dwelling at 204 South Road, Lake St. Peter, seeking relief on waterbody setbacks and building height.
- A-19-2020 Bristow: Deferred application for 3152 A Papineau Lake Road; applicant has put project on hold.
- Adoption of minutes from March 18, 2021 meeting.
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to review and discuss the 2021 draft operating budget and a draft comprehensive zoning bylaw, both of which are open for direction and amendments. The council will also consider several planning items, including a site plan control agreement, a land transfer for road widening, and a lot severance, as well as operational items like a new parking area at Big Point Boat Launch. The meeting includes a closed session for potential land sale discussions.
- 2021 Draft Operating Budget review, with approval scheduled for April 21, 2021
- Draft Bylaw 2021-021 Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw review
- Bylaw 2021-019 Site Plan Control Agreement for 90 Y Road, Birds Creek
- Bylaw 2021-022 land transfer for Airport Road widening
- Construction of parking area at Big Point Boat Launch, Papineau Lake
Committee of Adjustment
The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications for waterfront properties, one for a garage/cottage on Papineau Lake and another for a cottage addition on Cardwell Lake. The committee will also adopt minutes from its previous meeting. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call and disclosure of interests.
- A-19-2020 Bristow: 28x32 ft two-storey garage/cottage at 3152 A Papineau Lake Road, seeking relief from water setback, rear yard, side lot line, and buffer strip requirements.
- A-2-2021 Chapman: 16x34 ft cottage addition at 202 North Cardwell Lake Road, seeking relief from water setback and rear yard requirements.
- Adoption of minutes from February 25, 2021 meeting.
- Meeting will be live-streamed on municipal YouTube channel.
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
This is the regular operations meeting of Hastings Highlands Council. Council will consider reports on completing Hastings Highlands Road 62, a speed limit change for downtown Maynooth, and recommendations from the Waste Management and Fire Task Force committees, including possible decommissioning of Fire Station 2 and options for Station 5. The agenda also includes routine reports, correspondence, and a closed session for the CAO performance evaluation.
- Cost evaluation to complete Hastings Highlands Road 62, to be used for funding discussions with all levels of government
- Speed limit change for the downtown of Maynooth
- Recommendation to investigate decommissioning Fire Station 2
- Options for Fire Station 5: rebuild, close and amalgamate with Station 4, or status quo
- Recommendation to send letter to County of Hastings re: Five Counties Energy from Waste Project
Special Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing a draft procedure bylaw (2021-018) at first reading, which would update rules for meetings, including electronic participation, recorded votes, and live-streaming. The bylaw is being revised in response to pandemic-related legislation and prior council decisions. Council will provide direction or propose amendments before adoption.
- Draft Procedure Bylaw 2021-018 first reading
- Electronic participation in meetings (per COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020)
- Recorded votes permitted for all votes
- Live-streaming and recording of meetings via YouTube
- No proxy voting permitted
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to decide on several planning matters, including tentative approval for the closure and sale of Original Shore Road Allowance parcels at 59 and 65 Lewis Lane, an amendment to the Public Engagement Strategy for the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw update, and a motion to prepare a draft bylaw allowing backyard hens. The agenda also includes reports on an unsolicited offer to purchase municipal lands, a proposed First Nations museum/interpretation centre, and a resolution supporting Bell's Universal Broadband Fund application. Most items are routine administrative approvals, but the shore road sales and zoning strategy are substantive decisions.
- Tentative approval to close and sell part of Original Shore Road Allowance at 59 Lewis Lane, Lot 7, Plan 1438, Bangor
- Tentative approval to close and sell part of Original Shore Road Allowance at 65 Lewis Lane, Lot 8, Plan 1438, Part 1 Plan 21R-14237, Bangor
- Amendment to Public Engagement Strategy for Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw update
- Motion to prepare draft bylaw allowing backyard hens (meat or egg, max 8, on 1-acre lots)
- Resolution of support for Bell's Universal Broadband Fund application
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications: one for a large accessory garage at 64 Wykes Road, Baptiste Lake, and another for a building near the high water mark at 202 North Cardwell Lake Road. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 7, 2021 meeting, where the Wiggins application was deferred.
- A-20-2020 Wiggins (amended): 64 Wykes Road, Baptiste Lake – variances for accessory building lot coverage (5%), height (4.5 m), and setback (20 m)
- A-2-2021 Chapman: 202 North Cardwell Lake Road, Cardwell Lake – variances for building within 30 m of high water mark and rear yard minimum
- Condition for Chapman: Water Quality Impact Assessment Agreement to be registered on title if approved
- Approval of minutes from January 7, 2021 meeting
- Meeting live-streamed on municipal YouTube channel
Special Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing the 2021 draft operating budget of $10,399,423, which includes a proposed 2% increase in library funding. They will also consider directing staff to gather public feedback online instead of holding a public budget meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- 2021 draft operating budget totals $10,399,423
- Library budget requests $2,820 increase to municipal contribution of $141,000
- Library plans to withdraw up to $4,850 from Reserve for Library
- Council to consider online public feedback for budget instead of public meeting
- Appointment of Councillor Gerrow as Alternate Deputy Chair
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to handle routine operations, including monthly reports, consent agenda items, and several bylaws. Key decisions include repealing a bylaw regulating off-road vehicles on road shoulders, appointing members to the library board, and extending the Integrity Commissioner's appointment. Council will also consider motions on cannabis grow ops, shoreline tree preservation, and a potential land survey for lot development.
- Repeal Bylaw #2015-053 regulating off-road vehicles on road shoulders
- Pass Bylaw 2021-013 appointing seven members to the Library Board
- Extend Integrity Commissioner and Alternate Integrity Commissioner appointments (Bylaws 2021-015, 2021-016)
- Direct staff to survey land near Highway 62 and ANAF Road for two 1-acre lots
- Support resolutions from other municipalities on grant deadlines and safety plan extension
Regular Meeting of Council, Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to decide on several planning matters, including a zoning bylaw amendment for a property on Highway 517, options for rezoning surplus land at Birds Creek, a draft shoreline and tree preservation bylaw, and a report on allowing backyard chickens. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Algonquins of Ontario land claim and a delegation from Hastings Destinations Trails Inc.
- Public meeting and vote on Bylaw 2021-007 to rezone 1779 Highway 517, Combermere from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential
- Council to choose option for rezoning surplus land at Birds Creek (Parts 1, 3, 4 of plan 21R-25331) from Open Space to industrial zones
- Review of draft Bylaw 2021-006 on shoreline and tree preservation
- Report on options to allow backyard chickens
- Selection of applicant for Hastings Highlands Public Library Board vacancy
Regular Meeting of Council, Operations and Planning
Hastings Highlands Council is meeting to consider planning and operations items, including four zoning bylaw amendments, three consent severances, and a Crown land purchase comment. The agenda also includes routine reports and a statement condemning racist vandalism. Most items are routine or procedural, with public meetings scheduled for the zoning changes.
- Bylaw 2021-003: Rezone part of Lot 1, Concession 6, Wicklow, from Waterfront Residential to Special Waterfront Residential-105, adding a 15m vegetative buffer and 30m setback from Papineau Lake.
- Bylaw 2021-004: Rezone 324 Old Welsh Road from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential.
- Bylaw 2021-005: Rezone 338 Old Welsh Road from Marginal Agriculture to Rural Residential.
- Bylaw 2021-008: Rezone part of Lot 25, Concession 12, Monteagle, from Marginal Agriculture to Limited Service Residential.
- Consent severances: Grant Severance B95/20 (Herschel) with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland; Scott Severance B117/20 (Herschel) with $1,000 cash-in-lieu; Mieske Severances B97/20 and B98/20 (Bancroft).
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider one minor variance application (A-20-2020) from Wade and Margaret Wiggins for a two-storey garage with a storage loft at 64 Wykes Road, Baptiste Lake. The applicant seeks relief from zoning rules on lot coverage, building height, and front yard setback. The Municipal Planner has no concerns, and the Operations Department and MTO have offered no objections. The committee will also approve minutes from September 10, 2020.
- Minor variance A-20-2020: 42 ft x 54 ft (1,907 sq ft) garage, 17 ft 7 in high, at 64 Wykes Road
- Requests relief from 5% lot coverage, 4.5 m height limit, and 20 m front yard setback
- Proposed garage to be 10 ft from side lot line and 20 ft from front lot line
- Municipal Planner reports no concerns; Operations and MTO have no comments
- Approval of September 10, 2020 committee minutes