McNab/Braeside public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will review a report from the County of Renfrew recommending how to regulate cannabis production and cultivation through official plan and zoning amendments. Council will also consider several public works items, including a road renewal design, equipment purchases, and various by-laws. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and correspondence items.

• Cannabis Operations Recommendations Report from County of Renfrew
• Village of White Road Renewal - Final Design and Tendering
• Replacement V-Plow for Truck 18
• By-Law #2021-90 Fees and Charges
• By-Law #2021-91 Madawaska Shores Lift Holding Symbol

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Madawaska Shores)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would remove a holding symbol from two residential lots in the Madawaska Shores subdivision. The amendment would rezone the lands from Rural Residential-holding (RR-h) to Rural Residential (RR), permitting development. The holding symbol was conditional on addressing archaeological concerns, and a Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment has been completed and accepted by the Ministry. Public comments are invited and will become part of the public record.

• Rezoning of Lots 1 and 30, Plan 49M-104, from RR-h to RR
• Applicant: 2444681 Ontario Inc. (Madawaska Shores)
• Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment of McAdam Site (BiGc-10) completed and accepted
• Draft By-law 2021-XX to amend Zoning By-law 2010-49
• Public meeting held virtually via Zoom on December 21, 2021

Special Council Meeting

Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 draft budget, focusing on which items to cut or keep. The agenda includes a report from the Treasurer and a detailed list of proposed operating and capital expenditures, along with reserve balances. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion.

• 1% levy increase of $60,345
• Road construction in White Lake Village: $815,000
• Single axle plow truck: $243,000
• New rubber tire excavator: $410,000
• Recreation agreements with Arnprior ($274,337) and Renfrew ($9,300)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is the second day of 2022 budget deliberations, focusing on Recreation & Cultural Services, Health & Social Services, and Planning & Development. Council is reviewing proposed spending increases, including a $199,480 rise in recreation and culture, and a $14,341 rise in planning and development, while health and social services sees a $700 decrease. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it is a presentation and discussion session.

• Recreation & Cultural Services proposed increase of $199,480 over 2021 budget
• New Recreation Programming Assistant position (+$38,915) and Janitor 2 conversion to full-time (+$34,005)
• Recreation capital requests of $120,500, including $35,000 for a new lawn tractor and $20,000 for a Recreation Master Plan
• Museum capital requests of $48,000, including $25,000 for church log building repairs
• Health & Social Services: $20,000 for physician recruitment, $51,400 for aged persons, and $40,000 earmarked for The Grove Expansion

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is the first of three sessions to discuss the draft 2022 budget. The draft proposes a total municipal levy of $6,792,045, an increase of $757,557 (11.45%) over 2021, which would add $178.40 per year to the average residential property tax bill. Council will review departmental budgets, including fire, policing, and building services.

• Draft 2022 budget: $6,792,045 levy, up 11.45% from 2021
• Average residential property tax increase: $178.40/year ($14.87/month)
• Fire department operating budget: $674,737, up $49,156
• OPP policing budget: $958,729, down $56,234
• Building permit & inspection budget: $31,529, up $55,947

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Garlough)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 1.01 hectares of a 4.83 hectare property at 1384 Burnstown Road. The amendment would rezone the proposed severed lot from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Forty-Two (RU-E42), requiring specific front and rear yard setbacks to maintain separation from a nearby livestock facility and an aggregate pit. The meeting is part of the planning process for a consent application (B-8/21) to create a new residential lot.

• Rezoning of 1.01 hectares at 1384 Burnstown Road from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Forty-Two (RU-E42)
• Requires minimum 94.7 metre front yard setback and 84.3 metre rear yard setback for new dwelling
• Related consent application B-8/21 to sever a new residential lot
• Setbacks address separation from livestock facility at 1385 Burnstown Road and licensed aggregate pit (Holz Pit)
• Public comments accepted until before the by-law is passed

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several planning applications, including a request to extend draft plan approval for the Glasgow Ridge subdivision, and minor variance and consent applications for new lots. The meeting also includes reports on fire department surplus, by-law enforcement, corporate rebranding, insurance renewal, and financial overview, plus several by-laws for adoption.

• Draft plan approval extension for Glasgow Ridge subdivision (47-T-16001) to February 7, 2023
• Minor variance A-06/21 for Jason & Katheryn Abt to reduce setback from 150m to 90m for dwelling on Highland Road
• Consent applications B-22/21 (Gervais, Calabogie Road), B-23/21 and B-24/21 (Wallace, Bellamy Road) for new lots
• By-Law #2021-82: Recreation Joint Use Agreement amendment with Town of Arnprior
• By-Law #2021-84: Site Plan Agreement authorization for Lot 27 Ferguson - Minkus

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to consider planning matters, including a cannabis operations report from the County of Renfrew, a consent application for a new lot, and several by-laws, including a debenture for a fire truck. The agenda also includes reports on the October financial overview, a park building replacement, and road surface design for Braeloch Road. The meeting is largely procedural, with no delegations or motions listed.

• Application for Consent B-21/21 for Barbara Ann Scheel, Allan Hector Scheel Estate, Carolyn Marlene Oeste, Lot 11, Concession 7
• County of Renfrew Cannabis Recommendations Report
• By-Law 2021-79 Debenture By-Law - Pumper/Tanker Fire Truck
• McNab Centre Park Building Replacement - Building Design, Tendering and Project Management
• Braeloch Road - Road Surface Design Considerations

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting COVID-19 vaccination policies for staff and for council/volunteers, setting 2022 remuneration for council and staff, and addressing the gating of an unopened right-of-way on Sleepy Hollow Road. They will also receive reports on the 2022 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allocation, by-law enforcement, and OPP calls for service.

• By-Law #2021-76: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• By-Law #2021-77: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Council, Volunteers and Committees
• By-Law #2021-73: 2022 Township Council Remuneration (2.77% increase)
• By-Law #2021-74 and #2021-75: 2021 and 2022 Township Staff Remuneration
• Unfinished business: Gating of unopened right-of-way on Sleepy Hollow Road (requests from Shawn Burton & Cathy McEwen and opposition from Jim Alessio & Krystina Lamendeau)

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will review August and September 2021 financial overviews, set revised dates for 2022 budget deliberations, and consider a draft retirement policy. They will also discuss a request to gate an unopened road allowance on Sleepy Hollow Road and vote on several by-laws, including a borrowing by-law and officer remuneration.

• August 2021 financial overview: $724,431.15 paid out; notable payments include $315,234.46 to Thomas Cavanagh Construction for Village of Braeside construction.
• September 2021 financial overview: $2,521,765.10 paid out; notable payments include $926,493.00 to County of Renfrew and $430,505.79 to school boards.
• By-Law #2021-67: Long Term Borrowing Only - Single Tier - Borrowing By-Law.
• By-Law #2021-68: 2022 Township Officer Remuneration.
• Request for Support #1: Town of Niagara on the Lake - OHIP Eye Care.

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will hold its regular meeting on October 5, 2021, addressing several administrative and operational items. Key decisions include adopting by-laws for 2022 staff and officer remuneration, discussing a road closure by-law with the MTO, and reviewing a rebranding/new township logo proposal. The meeting will also include a delegation from the County of Renfrew on available services, and discussions on video recording equipment for Council Chambers and the Committee of Adjustment transfer to the County.

• By-Law #2021-64: 2022 Township Officer Remuneration
• By-Law #2021-65: 2022 Township Staff Remuneration
• Road Closure By-Law - MTO
• Rebranding/New Township Logo
• Video Recording Equipment - Council Chambers

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2021, addressing reports on recreation, treasury, and capital road planning, as well as proposed by-laws for the 2022 election and a zoning amendment. Council will also discuss two proposed wireless communications sites and a commemorative tree planting request. The agenda includes several routine items such as adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• By-Law #2021-59: Alternative Voting for 2022 Election
• By-Law #2021-61: ZBLA for C. Laventure, Milton Stewart
• By-Law #2021-62: Draft Road Opening By-Law for Flat Rapids Road
• Proposed Wireless Communications Site C8636 and C8515
• Capital Road Planning for 2022

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

The McNab/Braeside Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review three applications for consent (two new lots and one lot addition), receive the Building/Septic Department report for July and August 2021, and consider information items including the County of Renfrew's decision on Official Plan Amendment No. 31, a cannabis operations study open house, and an Ontario Highway 17 interim interchange project. The committee will also adopt minutes from its August 10, 2021 meeting.

• Consent applications B-18/21 and B-19/21 (new lots) for Micheline & Yakim Danylchuk at 55 Mountain View Road
• Consent application B-20/21 (lot addition) for Ryan Arbuthnot & Tim MacDougall at 2580 Burnstown Road
• Building/Septic Department report for July & August 2021 with construction values totaling $1,954,200 (July) and $1,616,400 (August)
• County of Renfrew Official Plan Amendment No. 31 decision with appeal deadline of September 14, 2021
• Cannabis Operations Study Options Open House information item

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a virtual public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone 0.25 hectares of a 15-hectare farm property on Milton Stewart Avenue to permit a mobile food truck as an additional use. The proposal would change the zoning from Residential One (R1) to Residential One-Exception Forty-Eight (R1-E48). Council will hear public comments before deciding on the amendment.

• Rezone 0.25 ha of Part of Lot 18, Concession 8, Milton Stewart Avenue from R1 to R1-E48
• Permit a mobile food truck as an additional permitted use on the property
• Applicant: William Laventure (Agent: Catherine Laventure)
• County of Renfrew Official Plan designates the lands as Rural
• Staff recommend passing the amendment subject to favourable comments from MTO and Public Works

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear presentations from the Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives and the Arnprior Physician Recruitment Committee, both requesting increased funding for 2022. The agenda also includes several by-laws, including a new fees and charges schedule and site plan agreements, plus a discussion on speed concerns on Highland Road.

• Archives request $26,143 for 2022, up from $41,143 in 2021, to fund a 4-day/week archivist
• Physician Recruitment Committee requests $20,000 from the Township for 2022
• By-Law #2021-55: Fees and Charges
• By-Law #2021-56: Site Plan Agreement - Wachna & Duchesne
• By-Law #2021-57: Site Plan Agreement - 118 Jackson Lane

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2021, to discuss and decide on several administrative and operational items. Key agenda items include a report on the RFP for a single axle plow truck, an update on the 2022 budget timeline, the Transportation Asset Management Plan, the 2020 consolidated financial statements, and a July 2021 financial overview. Council will also consider by-laws for a zoning by-law amendment at 90 Burnstown Road and a policy on the use of township vehicles. The meeting includes presentations on staff certifications and a proposal for municipal office hours during Christmas 2021.

• RFP-PW-2021-06 Single Axle Plow Truck
• 2022 Budget Timeline update
• Transportation Asset Management Plan
• 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
• By-Law #2021-51 ZBLA - 90 Burnstown Road

Special Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a special council meeting to review and consider a planning application for 118 Jackson Lane, specifically an amended site plan agreement for 2325388 Ontario Inc. (Evans McNab). The agenda includes correspondence, comments from the Ministry of Environment, County of Renfrew planning staff, and the Director of Public Works. No delegations, by-laws, or closed session items are listed.

• Site plan agreement for 118 Jackson Lane/Campbell Drive, Part Lot 7, Concession 12 (A)
• Amended site plan agreement as revised by applicant Evans McNab
• Comments from Greg Davis (Ministry of Environment), Bruce Howarth (County of Renfrew Planning), and Ryan Frew (Director of Public Works)
• Potential boat and trailer open storage on site, requiring site plan amendment
• Confirmatory by-law #2021-50 to adopt proceedings

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review several applications for minor variance and consent (new lots, easements, lot additions) on properties in McNab/Braeside, and to receive information items including County of Renfrew Official Plan Amendment No. 31 (a public meeting notice) and the decision on OPA 32. The committee will also adopt the June 2021 Building/Septic Department Report and previous minutes. No delegations, motions, or new business are listed.

• Minor Variance A-4/21: Christopher Charles Leppan, Pt Lot 17, Concession 3, 21 Chris Lane
• Consent B-8/21 (New Lot): Dorothy Garlough, Part Lot 15, Concession 2, 1384 Burnstown Road, includes Aggregate Impact Study
• Consents B-13/21, B-14/21, B-15/21 (New Lots): Roland & Brenda Guyea, Part Lot 12, Concession 2, 870 Burnstown Road
• Consent B-16/21 (Easement): Estate of Michael J. Culhane & Mary B. Culhane, Pt Lot 17, Concession 3, 19 Chris Lane
• Consent B-17/21 (Lot Addition): Christopher Leppan, Pt Lot 17, Con 3, 21 Chris Lane

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Currie)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 90 Burnstown Road. The proposal would rezone the property from Hamlet Commercial (HAC) to Residential One-Exception Forty-Nine (R1-E49) to allow converting the existing commercial building into a single dwelling. The property is an undersized lot with existing buildings that do not meet standard R1 zone requirements. Council will hear public comments before deciding on the amendment.

• Rezone 90 Burnstown Road from Hamlet Commercial (HAC) to Residential One-Exception Forty-Nine (R1-E49)
• Convert existing commercial building to a single detached dwelling
• Property is 1,497 square metres, below the 2,430 square metre minimum for R1 zone
• Phase One Environmental Site Assessment submitted, no Phase Two recommended
• Requires favourable comments from County of Renfrew Public Works and Township Septic Inspector

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation and draft report on the Township's Transportation Asset Management Plan, which outlines the condition, lifecycle costs, and funding needs for roads and related assets. The plan identifies an annual lifecycle funding gap of $125,000. Council will also consider several by-laws, including a fire protection agreement with Lanark Highlands and a staff remuneration by-law, and discuss items such as speed concerns on White Lake Road and a draft policy on use of township vehicles.

• Draft Transportation Asset Management Plan: $1.62M average annual lifecycle cost, $125K annual funding gap
• By-Law #2021-46: Fire Protection Agreement with Lanark Highlands
• By-Law #2021-47: Remuneration By-Law for Township Staff
• By-Law #2021-48: Site Plan Agreement Authorization for Lot 21 M Shores (Minkus)
• Speed concerns on White Lake Road (Don Lawson, Andrea & Paul Badour)

Special Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a special council meeting to review and consider planning applications. The main item is a draft site plan agreement with 2325388 Ontario Inc. for a property at 118 Jackson Lane/Campbell Drive, which includes facilities for storage and sale of construction equipment and materials, plus a future phase with self-storage buildings. Council will also consider a by-law authorizing a pre-servicing agreement for road and drainage work in the Braeburn Estates Phase 2 subdivision. The meeting is being held electronically via Zoom.

• Site Plan Agreement with 2325388 Ontario Inc. for 118 Jackson Lane/Campbell Drive (Part Lot 7, Concession 12 A)
• Phase 1: construction equipment storage/sales facility; Phase 2: four self-storage buildings and accessory office
• By-Law #2021-43: Pre-Servicing Agreement Authorization for Braeburn Estates Phase 2 road and drainage
• By-Law #2021-44: Confirm proceedings of the July 27, 2021 Special Council Meeting

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will discuss two main items: the Minister's Zoning Orders for agricultural lands at 664 Campbell Drive and 2424 Russet Drive, and a pay equity grid review. Council will consider a by-law to adopt a new salary grid with retroactive pay to January 1, 2021, funded from the Reserve - Working Funds. The meeting is largely procedural, with no delegations or closed session.

• Minister's Zoning Orders for 664 Campbell Drive and 2424 Russet Drive to allow industrial-agricultural development
• Pay equity grid review with retroactive pay to January 1, 2021
• By-Law #2021-41 to regulate staff remuneration, including new salary grid
• By-Law #2021-42 to confirm proceedings of the meeting
• No delegations or closed session items

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is holding its regular meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive reports, and vote on several by-laws. Key items include site plan agreements for Braeburn Estates and Madawaska Shores, a zoning by-law amendment and development agreement for Sparling, a fees and charges by-law, a software agreement, and a development agreement for Mele. Council will also consider ten requests for support from other municipalities on various issues, and discuss unfinished business such as the Clay Bank Park community garden and the Arnprior Library agreement.

• By-Law #2021-37 Fees and Charges
• By-Law #2021-35 ZBLA - Sparling
• By-Law #2021-33 Site Plan Agreement Authorization Lot 6 Braeburn Estates
• By-Law #2021-34 Site Plan Agreement Authorization Lot 6 Madawaska Shores
• By-Law #2021-38 BookKing Software Agreement

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee will review three applications for consent to create new lots, along with the May 2021 Building/Septic Department Report. The meeting includes public hearings for the consent applications and adoption of previous minutes. No other substantive planning items are on the agenda.

• Consent application B-9/21 by Lorinda & Valerie Kohlsmith for a new lot at 2325 River Road
• Consent application B-11/21 by David & Cynthia Scott for a new lot at 2262 Miller Road
• Consent application B-12/21 by David & Cynthia Scott for a new lot at 2262 Miller Road
• Building/Septic Department Report for May 2021 (19 permits, $4,469,300 construction value)
• Adoption of May 11, 2021 minutes

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Laventure)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone 0.25 hectares of a 15-hectare farm property on Milton Stewart Avenue from Residential One (R1) to Residential One-Exception Forty-Eight (R1-E48) to permit a mobile food truck as an additional use. The meeting is virtual via Zoom. The application is by William Laventure, with Catherine Laventure as agent. The planning report recommends passing the amendment subject to favourable comments from the Ministry of Transportation and the Township's Public Works Department.

• Rezone 0.25 ha of Part of Lot 18, Concession 8, Milton Stewart Avenue from R1 to R1-E48
• Permit mobile food truck as additional permitted use on the property
• Public meeting held virtually via Zoom on June 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM
• Application by William Laventure, agent Catherine Laventure
• Planning report recommends approval subject to MTO and Public Works comments

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Sparling)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 14, Concession 7 on Mill Ridge Road. The amendment would rezone 2.06 hectares of a 17-hectare property from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Forty (RU-E40) and Rural-Exception Forty-One (RU-E41) to permit two new 1.03-hectare residential lots. The increased front yard setbacks (75 metres and 41 metres) are required to meet Minimum Distance Separation (MDS1) from a horse barn across the road. The meeting is virtual via Zoom, and public comments will be part of the record.

• Rezone 2.06 hectares from Rural (RU) to RU-E40 and RU-E41
• Create two 1.03-hectare residential lots via consent applications B-1/21 and B-2/21
• Increase front yard setbacks to 75 metres (lot B-1/21) and 41 metres (lot B-2/21)
• Required to meet Minimum Distance Separation (MDS1) from horse barn across Mill Ridge Road
• Public meeting held virtually on June 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider reports on 2021 garbage rates (proposing a residential rate cut from $240 to $225) and property tax rates (with a minimal residential increase of about $7.72 on average assessment). They will also vote on increasing the River Road sidewalk repair budget from $25,000 to $40,000, and consider requests to purchase township-owned land. Several by-laws, including the garbage levy and tax rates, are scheduled for adoption.

• Increase 2021 Capital Roads Budget for River Road sidewalk repair from $25,000 to $40,000
• Proposed 2021 garbage rates: residential $225 (down from $240), cottage $170 (down from $180), commercial $420 (down from $445)
• 2021 property tax rates: residential tax bill increase of ~$7.72 on average assessment of $254,000
• By-Law #2021-29 (Garbage Levy), #2021-30 (2021 Tax Rates), #2021-31 (Development Agreement with Tracy and Terry Bandy)
• Requests to purchase road allowance (745 Mill Ridge Road) and township-owned property (Colton/Brotten)

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council will meet to receive reports and consider new business, including a successful federal grant for a community garden at Clay Bank Park, a proposal for an OPP Renfrew Detachment Board, and several by-laws. The agenda includes adopting previous minutes and correspondence, with no delegations or motions listed.

• Canada Healthy Communities Initiative grant of $29,064 for a community garden at Clay Bank Park
• By-Law #2021-25 Cemetery Amendment Fees and Charges
• By-Law #2021-26 Land Use Agreement - Dave Hamilton (MYCC Property)
• By-Law #2021-27 ZBLA - Oceans Properties Inc.
• OPP Renfrew Detachment Board Proposal

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Hogans Heights - Phase 2)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a virtual public meeting to consider a plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for Hogan Heights Phase 2 on Duncan Drive. The proposal would create 41 single detached residential lots on 15 hectares, with reduced lot frontage from 45 to 35 metres, and rezone the land from Rural Residential-Exception Two to Residential One-Exception Thirty-Four and Open Space. Public comments will be part of the record and considered before any decision.

• Plan of subdivision for 41 single detached lots on 15 hectares (37 acres) fronting Duncan Drive
• Zoning by-law amendment to reduce minimum lot frontage from 45 to 35 metres
• Rezoning from Rural Residential-Exception Two (RR-E2) to Residential One-Exception Thirty-Four (R1-E34) and Open Space (OS)
• Three blocks for pedestrian access connecting to municipal trail
• Adjacent 3.55 hectare parcel with existing dwelling incorporated into development

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider two applications: a consent for a lot addition on River Road and a minor variance on Milton Stewart Avenue. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a building/septic report. No delegations or new business are scheduled.

• Application for Consent B-10/21 (lot addition) by Lorinda Kohlsmith & Valerie Kohlsmith, Lots 23 & 24, Concession 12(A), 2417 & 2325 River Road
• Application for Minor Variance A-3/21 by Lou Laventure, Concession 8, Lot 22, 442 Milton Stewart Avenue
• Building/Septic Department Report for April 2021: 16 permits, construction value $3,952,200
• Unfinished business: Renwick/Farrow River Road site servicing

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Oceans Properties)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for Ocean Properties 2 Inc. The proposal would rezone three properties at 1106 and 1138A-F Point Road from Tourism Commercial-Exception Two (TC-E2) to new exception zones to permit expansion of an existing cottage establishment, including six new cottages and two new single detached dwellings. The meeting is being held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Rezone 4.2 hectares from TC-E2 to TC-E4 and TC-E5
• Permit 11 detached cottages total (4 existing, 6 new, 1 conversion)
• New cottages set back minimum 30 metres from White Lake
• Two new single detached dwellings proposed
• Studies include archaeology, environmental impact, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and septic impact assessments

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on an Official Plan Amendment for the Draper property, a site plan agreement, a borrowing by-law, and reduced load limits on township roads. Council will also consider reports on a fire department UTV purchase, March finances, by-law enforcement, OPP calls, and building department tender results, plus several other administrative items.

• OPA #32 - 629995 Canada Inc. (Draper) - re-designate 6.3 hectares from Rural-Exception Thirteen to Rural-Exception Nineteen
• By-Law #2021-21 Site Plan Agreement Authorization Lot 12 Madawaska Shores
• By-Law #2021-22 Borrowing By-Law BMO (Updated May 2021)
• By-Law #2021-23 Reduced Loads on Township Roads
• Fire Department Report - UTV Purchase

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Draper OPA)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a virtual public meeting to hear comments on an application by 629995 Canada Inc. (Eric Draper) to amend the County of Renfrew Official Plan. The amendment would redesignate 6.3 hectares on Usborne Street from Rural-Exception Thirteen to Rural-Exception Nineteen, allowing future development under rural policies. The meeting is part of the Planning Act process; public input will be considered before Council decides.

• Application to amend County of Renfrew Official Plan (Amendment No. 32) for 6.3 ha on Usborne Street
• Redesignation from Rural-Exception Thirteen to Rural-Exception Nineteen
• Public meeting held virtually via Zoom on April 20, 2021 at 6:30 PM
• Applicant: 629995 Canada Inc. (Eric Draper), Agent: Jp2g Consultants Inc.
• Employment Lands Review Report (March 1, 2021) circulated with agenda

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a debenture by-law, a zoning amendment for the Bandy property, and a memorandum of understanding related to COVID-19 vaccines. They will also review financial reports, charitable requests, and a proposal for weddings at Burnstown Beach. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a potential land acquisition at 2508 Russett Drive.

• By-Law #2021-17 Debenture By-Law
• By-Law #2021-19 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Bandy
• By-Law #2021-18 Memorandum of Understanding COVID Vaccine Municipalities By-Law
• Weddings at Burnstown Beach (report)
• Final Payment - Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee will hear an update from Tartan Homes on a 6-acre parcel in McNab/Braeside that is part of a larger subdivision. Tartan proposes 3 housing lots serviced by private well and septic, with a road extension from Arnprior, due to cost-prohibitive sewer extension. The committee will also review several consent and minor variance applications, a subdivision application, and routine reports.

• Tartan Homes update: 3 lots proposed on 6-acre McNab/Braeside portion, serviced by private well/septic, road extension from Arnprior
• Minor Variance A-2/21: Gary & Karen Haybecker, 86 Russett Drive, Lot 4, Concession 12
• Consent B-5/21: Rick & Nancy Armishaw, 504 McLeod Road, Lot 16, Concession 2
• Consent B-6/21: Stephen Kenopic, 2617 & 2675 Burnstown Road, Lots 24 & 25, Concession 1
• Plan of Subdivision 47-T-20003: Hogan Heights Phase 2, Duncan Drive, Concession B, Parts Lots 6 & 7

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Bandy)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone 1.072 hectares of a 7.2-hectare property on Burnstown Road (County Road 52) from Rural Residential-Exception Two (RR-E2) to Residential One (R1). The rezoning is required to permit two new residential lots, which were conditionally approved by the Committee of Adjustment under consent applications B-7/20 and B-8/20. The meeting will include public comments and questions, and the planning report recommends approval subject to favourable comments from the County of Renfrew Public Works and Engineering Department.

• Rezoning of Part of Lot 8, Concession 3, Burnstown Road (County Rd 52) from RR-E2 to R1
• Two new residential lots proposed on 1.072 hectares of a 7.2-hectare property
• Consent applications B-7/20 and B-8/20 conditionally approved by Committee of Adjustment
• Public meeting held virtually via Zoom on April 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM
• Planning report recommends approval subject to County road authority comments

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes delegations from the Rotary Club of Arnprior on tree planting opportunities and from Kevin Raglin on the Red Pine Bay boat launch. Council will also consider a fire safety grant program, an automatic aid agreement with Lanark Highlands, and several by-laws, including one for a site plan at Madawaska Shores.

• Rotary Club of Arnprior delegation on tree planting opportunities
• Kevin Raglin delegation on Red Pine Bay boat launch
• Fire Safety Grant Program report
• Automatic Aid Agreement with Lanark Highlands
• By-Law #2021-15 Madawaska Shores Site Plan Lot 20

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding contracts for road work in the Village of Braeside and on Toner Road, along with reports on COVID-19 recovery funding and asset management. The meeting includes several public works tenders and zoning by-law amendments.

• Award $1,055,295.19 contract to Thomas Cavanagh Construction for Village of Braeside Road Renewal
• Award $198,729.50 contract to Greenwood Paving for Toner Road Rehabilitation
• Receive $16,497 in 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Funding
• Authorize $5,775 for AMP it UP 2.0 program shortfall
• Consider zoning amendments for Madawaska Shores and Mele properties

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is called to discuss a Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) related to Russett Drive. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, disclosures, and adoption of the agenda, but the main business is the MZO discussion. No decisions are indicated in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Ministerial Zoning Order – Russett Drive
• Notice of special meeting dated March 9, 2021
• Confirmation By-Law 2021-11

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

The McNab/Braeside Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a presentation on the Clay Bank Park nature reserve vision, receive reports, and review eight applications for consent (new lots and lot additions) at various properties. The committee will also consider a subdivision application for White Lake Road. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.

• Clay Bank Park presentation by Councillor Heather Lang outlining nature reserve plans, including trails, community gardens, and a beekeeping demonstration site
• Revised consent applications B-17/20 and B-18/20 by Cangro Ent. Inc. for new lots at 549 Kippen Road, including hydrogeological investigation reports
• Consent applications B-23/20 and B-24/20 for lot additions at 882 and 884 Archibald Street
• Consent applications B-1/21 and B-2/21 by Daniel & Krista Sparling for new lots at 216 Mill Ridge Road, with environmental impact and planning justification studies
• Subdivision application 47-T-21001 for White Lake Road (Tartan White Lake Road Subdivision)

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act - Madawaska Shores 09 Mar 2021

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for waterfront lots in the Madawaska Shores subdivision on Paul A. Bertrand Drive. The amendment would reduce the minimum rear yard depth from 7.5 metres to 1.0 metre for certain lots, allowing dwellings to be built closer to the rear lot line while maintaining the required 30-metre setback from the high water mark. The meeting is part of the Planning Act process, and public comments will be considered before a decision.

• Rezone Lots 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 24 from Rural Residential (RR) to Rural Residential-Exception Nineteen (RR-E19)
• Amend site-specific zones (RR-E12 to RR-E17) for Lots 7-12, 16, 17, 22, and 23 to allow 1.0 metre rear yard depth
• Rezone parts of Lots 7-10 and 18-24 from Environmental Protection (EP) to Rural Residential-Exception zones
• OPG comments request no change to EP designation on its lands and no reduction in rear yard depth on its easement (Part 1 on R-151180)
• Draft by-law 2021-xx prepared to implement the changes

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act - (Mele & Rayvals-Mele)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for a property at Part of Lot 20, Concession 13, on River Road and Kinkade Road. The amendment would rezone about 13 hectares from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Thirty-Nine (RU-E39) to allow a reduced lot frontage of 21 metres instead of the usual 45 metres, as part of a consent application to sever a new residential lot. The meeting is to hear public comments before Council decides on the amendment.

• Rezoning of 13 hectares from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Thirty-Nine (RU-E39)
• Reduced lot frontage from 45 metres to 21 metres on Kinkade Road
• Consent application B-10/20 considered with this zoning amendment
• Property located on River Road (County Road 1) and Kinkade Road
• Public meeting held virtually or in person depending on COVID-19 restrictions

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to consider several items, including a by-law for the sale of a road allowance to McIlquham, a request from Colton/Brotten to purchase Township-owned property, and reports on acquiring a folder inserter machine, Fire College closure, and festival funding. The agenda also includes requests for support on various provincial and municipal issues, and adoption of previous minutes.

• By-law 2021-09: Sale of road allowance to McIlquham (conveyance)
• Colton/Brotten request to purchase Township-owned property (with GIS map)
• Treasurer's report on acquisition of folder inserter machine
• Fire Chief's report on Fire College closure
• Requests for support on CNL issue, Municipal Elections Act amendments, automatic speed enforcement, MFIPPA reform, childcare, and community safety

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on a recreation service agreement with the Town of Renfrew, consider applying for a federal asset management grant, and discuss photo radar enforcement. They will also review a by-law enforcement report and correspondence, including a request to support reopening small businesses.

• Recreation service agreement with Town of Renfrew (2021 fee $9,300, 5-year term)
• FCM asset management grant application (up to $50,000, with $25,000 township match)
• Photo radar investigation with Arnprior and Mississippi Mills
• By-law enforcement report for December 2020 (22 complaints, 16 parking tickets)
• Support for reopening small businesses (South Stormont resolution)

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider a minor variance application (A-1/21) by Stacey D. Robertson for properties on Calabogie Road, which involves a landfill site impact assessment. The committee will also receive reports on building and septic activity for January 2021 and minutes from the Committee of Adjustment. The agenda is largely routine, with no other applications or major decisions listed.

• Minor variance application A-1/21 by Stacey D. Robertson, Pt Lots 19 & 20, Concession 5, Calabogie Road, including landfill site impact assessment
• Building/Septic Department Report for January 2021: 7 permits, construction value $1,522,687
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from November 30, 2020, including approvals for minor variances and consents
• Hydro One wood pole replacement information item for 2021

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Knight/Campbell)

The Township of McNab/Braeside is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 7, Concession 4 on Burnstown Road. The amendment would rezone 0.95 hectares from Rural Residential-Exception Two (RR-E2) to Residential One (R1) for a proposed severed lot, and rezone 34 hectares of the retained lot to Rural Residential-Exception Eighteen (RR-E18) to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 45 metres to 26 metres. The meeting is part of a consent application (B-9/20) and is being held electronically.

• Rezoning 0.95 hectares from RR-E2 to R1 for severed lot
• Rezoning 34 hectares to RR-E18 to reduce lot frontage from 45m to 26m
• Consent application B-9/20 considered with this application
• Public comments become part of the public record
• Meeting held via Zoom on February 9, 2021

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider restoring full funding to the Arnprior Public Library in the 2020 and 2021 operating budgets, as directed at the previous meeting. They will also receive financial reports for December 2020 and 2020 council remuneration, hear a delegation from the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation, and consider a by-law to stop up and close a road allowance.

• Motion to restore full Arnprior Public Library funding for 2020 & 2021 budgets
• By-Law #2021-04 to stop up and close road allowance (McIlquham)
• December 2020 financial overview: $3,200,484.53 paid out, $349,925.77 surplus
• 2020 council remuneration report: total $130,069.51 for all council members
• Delegation from Arnprior Regional Health Foundation on 'Come Home to Great Care' campaign

Regular Council Meeting

The Township of McNab/Braeside Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a request from Clint and Tiffany Duff to purchase a vacant parcel of land at 19 Reed Road, updates on 2021 capital road construction tenders, and reports on funding and enforcement. The agenda also includes unfinished business on the Arnprior Public Library Agreement and new business such as a reserve policy update and a Bell request for municipal consent. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including interim taxes and borrowing.

• Inquiry to purchase property at 19 Reed Road by Clint & Tiffany Duff
• 2021 Capital Road Construction Projects - Tendering Update (PW-2021-01 and PW-2021-02)
• OTF - Resilient Communities Funding report
• Safe Restart Agreement - Municipal Operating Stream report
• By-Law #2021-01 Interim Taxes and By-Law #2021-02 Borrowing By-Law BMO

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

The McNab/Braeside Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review two consent applications for lot additions at 2424 Russett Drive, along with routine reports on building, septic, and planning activities. The committee will also receive year-end and progress reports from the Committee of Adjustment and an information item on the Algonquin Park Forest Management Plan extension.

• Application for Consent B-21/20 (Lot Addition) - Milner Lea Properties Inc., Lot 17, Concession 8, 2424 Russett Drive
• Application for Consent B-22/20 (Lot Addition) - Milner Lea Properties Inc., Lot 17, Concession 8, 2424 Russett Drive
• Building/Septic Department Report December 2020
• Committee of Adjustment Year End Report 2020
• Extension for the Algonquin Park Forest Management Plan

Meeting - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Township of McNab/Braeside Council, scheduled for January 5, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.