King Township public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is reviewing the repeal of the Nobleton Community Hall status. The agenda also includes a request for a heritage plaque at 4319 Lloydtown Aurora Road.
- Repealing of Nobleton Community Hall (Women's Institute)
- Request for a Heritage Shingle Plaque at 4319 Lloydtown Aurora Road
- Review of heritage resources along Highway 11 Corridor
- Discussion regarding 101 Main Street
- Voting for a new Vice Chair
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hear ten applications regarding minor variances. These include a previously adjourned item for 76 Humber Valley Crescent and several new requests across King City, Nobleton, Schomberg, and King.
- 76 Humber Valley Cres, King City (previously adjourned)
- 355 Kettleby Road, King
- 37 John Street, King City
- 125 Clearview Heights, King City
- 94 Robert Berry Cres, King City
Council Meeting
King Township Council will consider the 2024 operating and capital budgets, which include a 4.98% average tax increase. The meeting also includes discussions on new urban design guidelines and several zoning amendments.
- Approval of 2024 Operating Budget with a 4.98% average tax increase
- Approval of $14,666,930 Capital Budget
- Adoption of new Village Urban Design Guidelines
- Zoning amendment for 5-storey office-retail building at 12991 Keele St. & 2239 King Road
- Draft plan of subdivision for 2000 and 2008 King Road
Council Meeting
Council will review the 2024 Budget and Business Plan presentation. The meeting includes discussions on a 2024 interim tax levy and a municipal capital facility agreement with Prebrick Systems Inc. for property at 12805 Highway 27.
- 2024 Budget & Business Plan presentation
- 2024 Interim Tax Levy (By-law 2023-086)
- Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Prebrick Systems Inc. at 12805 Highway 27
- Zoning By-law amendment for 13280 Keele St. (By-law 2023-087)
- Appointment of Building Inspector Desmond Jarvis (By-law 2023-090)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hear several minor variance applications for properties in Nobleton, King, and King City. These applications include requests for various land use permissions across multiple wards.
- Minor variance: 5 Elizabeth Drive, Nobleton
- Minor variance: 58 Tawes Trail, King
- Minor variance: 2 O'Neill Court, Nobleton
- Minor variance: 33 Crestview Road, Nobleton
- Minor variance: 301 Bennet Drive, King City
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review a site plan application for 4995 Lloydtown Aurora Road, including an accessibility evaluation checklist. The committee will also discuss updating the committee pamphlet and reviewing the 2024 meeting schedule.
- Site Plan Approval application for 4995 Lloydtown Aurora Road
- Review of draft Accessibility Advisory Committee Pamphlet
- Adoption of June 27, 2023 minutes
- Planning application memos for 31 & 37 Banner Lane and 845 Graham Sideroad
Council Meeting
Council will review proposed 2024 water and wastewater rates and new metering requirements for private residential condominiums. The agenda also includes a recommendation to refuse a zoning amendment at 14290 Concession Road 10.
- Approval of 2024 Water and Wastewater Rates and Charges
- New individual water metering requirements for private residential condominiums
- Refusal recommendation for zoning amendment at 14290 Concession Road 10
- Presentation on the Enrich King Community Support Program
- Notice of motion regarding Ontario Building Code energy performance standards
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss a council-initiated repeal regarding the Nobleton Community Hall. Members will also receive an update on the proposed Heritage Conservation District in Schomberg. Additionally, the agenda includes reviewing upcoming heritage education workshops at local libraries.
- Council-initiated repeal of Nobleton Community Hall (Woman's Institute)
- Update on Proposed Heritage Conservation District - Schomberg
- Heritage Education Workshops at King City, Nobleton, and Schomberg libraries
- Review of 2024 draft HAC meeting schedule
Council Meeting
Council will review a feasibility study for a Schomber Heritage Conservation District and an update on the King Environmental Action Team. The agenda also includes adopting the 2024 meeting calendar and a new policy for community grants.
- Approval of Community Grant Program Corporate Policy (By-law 2023-082)
- Feasibility study for Schomberg Heritage Conservation District
- Adoption of the 2024 Council and Public Planning meeting calendar
- Update on King Environmental Action Team (KEAT)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment reviewed several development requests including a cabana, a second unit with a deck, and farm help accommodation. All three presented applications were approved by the committee during this meeting.
- Approval of side yard setback variance for a cabana at 10 Samson Trail, Nobleton
- Approval of rear yard and lot coverage variances for a second unit at 221 Hill Farm Road, Nobleton
- Approval of farm help accommodation enlargement at 15045 8th Concession, King
- Deferral requested for 5000 Lloydtown Aurora Road to address York Region comments
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing the progress of the Nobleton Lions Community Park Re-Development Strategy, including Phase I authorization and land negotiations. The agenda also includes budget adjustments for infrastructure repairs and a motion regarding Lake Simcoe phosphorus targets.
- $150,000 funding increase for Nobleton Lions Community Park design concepts
- Addition of two stop signs via Traffic By-Law amendment
- $93,242 budget increase for emergency repairs to the Nobleton Community Arena chiller
- Motion requesting Ontario update the Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy
- Zoning by-law amendment for Scouli Developments (removal of holding symbol)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will review the final draft of the Village Urban Design Guidelines and an update on the 2051 Official Plan Review. Members will also discuss a draft update for the Accessibility Advisory Committee pamphlet. Staff communications regarding site plan applications at 13760 Keele St. and 12991 Keele Street/2239 King Road will be presented.
- Village Urban Design Guidelines & 2051 Official Plan Review Update presentation
- Accessibility Advisory Committee Pamphlet Review/Update
- Site Plan Application correspondence for 13760 Keele St.
- Site Plan Application correspondence for 12991 Keele Street and 2239 King Road
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will receive updates regarding the King Christian Church designation by-law and the Nobleton Community Centre. The agenda also includes a motion for a feasibility report on the Schomberg Heritage Conservation District. Additionally, members will conduct a site visit to 4319 Lloydtown Aurora Road.
- King Christian Church Designation By-law update
- Motion for Schomberg Heritage Conservation District feasibility report
- Site visit to 4319 Lloydtown Aurora Road (Edward Pottage House)
- Nobleton Community Centre update
- November Heritage Advisory Committee Open Houses
Council Meeting (Special)
The Council is reviewing an introductory discussion paper regarding the 2051 Official Plan Review. This report will be forwarded to York Region and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Additionally, a notice was issued for the cancellation of the October 2, 2023, Council Public Planning Meeting.
- Review of 2051 Official Plan Review introductory discussion paper (Report GMS-PL-2023-39)
- Cancellation of the October 2, 2023, Council Public Planning Meeting
Council Meeting
The Council will review the final draft of Village Urban Design Guidelines and consider extensions for several subdivision draft plans. Additionally, they will discuss a heritage grant for St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and an agreement extension for infrastructure locating services.
- Review of Draft Village Urban Design Guidelines
- Extension of subdivision approval lapsing provisions for multiple projects through September 30, 2024
- Proposed $12,000 heritage grant for 13456 Dufferin Street (St. Andrews Presbyterian Church)
- One-year extension of agreement with Canadian Locators Inc. at an estimated cost of $82,000
- Closed session discussion regarding litigation and OLT appeals
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to hear several minor variance applications across King and Nobleton. Additionally, a request was made to defer the hearing for 5000 Lloydtown Aurora Road to address comments from York Region.
- Minor variance: 10 Samson Trail, Nobleton
- Minor variance: 221 Hill Farm Road, Nobleton
- Minor variance: 15045 8th Concession, King
- Minor variance: 30 Northcott Way, Nobleton
- Minor variance: 102 Humber Cres, King City
Council Meeting
The meeting includes a motion to review the costs and feasibility of a Heritage Conservation District Plan for Schomberg. Council will also consider a street name change in King City and updates on road improvement tenders.
- Motion to review feasibility and costs for a Schomberg Heritage Conservation District Plan
- Street name change from 'Sir Eaton Trail' to 'Eaton Trail' in King City East (North) Development
- Update on the 2023 Road Improvements Program tender award
- Amendment to Traffic By-law 2017-103 to add Community Safety Zone areas
Council approved a request to rename a street in the King City East (North) Development. The board also received progress reports on the Schomberg Main Street Revitalization Strategy and the 2023 Road Improvements Program.
- Approved renaming 'Sir Eaton Trail' to 'Eaton Trail' in King City East (North) Development
- Received Schomberg Main Street Revitalization Strategy progress report
- Received 2023 Road Improvements Program tender award report for information
- Received Q2 2023 Procurement Update for information
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is reviewing several heritage permit applications. Discussions include roof and chimney work at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and requests for more information regarding repairs at Second Baptist Church and the Rainey Farm House.
- Heritage Permit: Roof and chimney repair/replacement at 13456 Dufferin Street (St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church)
- Draft Heritage Permit: Design review for a dwelling at 13500 Weston Road
- Draft Heritage Permit Application: Repair and replacement inquiry for 5010 18th Sideroad (Second Baptist Church)
- Draft Heritage Permit Application: Repair and replacement inquiry for 7305 18th Sideroad (Rainey Farm House)
The Committee approved proposed roof and chimney repairs for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and recommended a $12,000 heritage grant. Members also reviewed a design for a new dwelling at 13500 Weston Road and received updates on upcoming permit applications.
- Approved repairs and replacements for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (13456 Dufferin Street)
- Recommended $12,000 heritage grant for 13456 Dufferin Street
- Approved design for new dwelling at 13500 Weston Road
- Received information on forthcoming permit applications for 5010 18th Sideroad and 7305 18th Sideroad
- Accepted minutes from July 17, 2023
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a Zoning By-law Amendment application for property located at 14290 Concession Rd 10. Staff have recommended that the report be received and referred back to the Planning Division for further review following agency and public comments.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-2023-02 at 14290 Concession Rd 10
- Notice of Special Council Meeting on September 26
- Notice of Change of Municipal Street Name for September 11
Council reviewed a Zoning By-law Amendment application to convert an existing dwelling into farm help accommodation and build a new residential dwelling. The application was referred back to staff for a further recommendation report after reviewing all comments.
- Referred Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-2023-02 (14290 Concession Rd. 10) back to staff for further recommendation
- Approved the meeting agenda
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a zoning by-law amendment application for the property at 14290 Concession Rd 10. Staff recommended that the report be referred back to the Planning Division to complete reviews of agency and public comments.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-2023-02 for 14290 Concession Rd 10
- Notice of a municipal street name change scheduled for September 11
- Notice of a Special Council Meeting on September 26
Council reviewed a proposal to convert an existing dwelling into farm help accommodation and build a new two-storey residence. The application was referred back to staff for a further recommendation report after a full review of comments. No final decision on the zoning amendment was made.
- Referred Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-2023-02 (14290 Concession Rd. 10) back to staff for further recommendation
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved By-law #2023-073 to confirm proceedings
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing one consent application and seven minor variance applications. These requests involve property changes in King, Nobleton, and King City. Some applications include recorded public objections or support.
- Consent application for 13290 Keele Street, King
- Minor variance at 64 Paradise Valley Trail, Nobleton
- Minor variance at 101 Kingscross Drive, King
- Minor variance at 64 Humber Valley Cres, King City
- Minor variance at 7765 16th Sideroad, King
The Committee of Adjustment approved a request to sever a new residential lot at 13290 Keele Street. It also granted zoning variances for an existing cabana at 64 Paradise Valley Trail. The meeting included a partial application for a dwelling at 101 Kingscross Dr, but the final decision for that item was not recorded in the provided text.
- Approved severance of 1,617 square metres for residential use at 13290 Keele Street
- Approved zoning variances for an as-built cabana at 64 Paradise Valley Trail
- Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for an automobile washing and sales establishment and a setback variance for a residential cabana. Two other applications were deferred, and one residential construction application was heard but no decision is recorded in the text.
- Approved application #28-A-23 for automobile washing and sales at 3745 Lloydtown-Aurora Road
- Approved application #41-A-23 for a cabana setback variance at 39 Skyline Trail
- Deferred file #27-A-23 (64 Paradise Valley Trail) following an objection
- Deferred file #45-A-23 (31 Samson Trail) to allow for Public Works communication
- Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee recommended exploring the designation of three specific properties and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting heritage resources. The committee also requested a heritage assessment for a property at 13760 Keele Street to evaluate additional structures.
- Recommended exploring designation for Nobleton United Church, Garrett Brown Banking House, and 25 Church Street (Unanimous)
- Reaffirmed commitment to assist staff in protecting heritage resources regarding Bill 23 (Unanimous)
- Requested applicant at 13760 Keele Street consider a heritage assessment for other buildings on the property (Unanimous)
- Received information regarding heritage grant repairs for 13456 Dufferin Street (Unanimous)
- Received information regarding 326 Main Street Heritage Conservation Plan and Letter of Credit (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Decided to hold the September 7, 2023 meeting in-person (Unanimous)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved recommendations to promote Halloween accessibility via social media and the township website. The committee also approved updates to its pamphlet and scheduled audits for two community facilities.
- Approved recommendation for Corporate Services to promote Halloween accessibility awareness (Carried)
- Approved updates to the Accessibility Advisory Committee pamphlet (Carried)
- Approved correspondence regarding planning applications for 845 Graham Sideroad and 13760 Keele Street (Carried)
- Approved tours/audits of Schomberg Community Hall and Pottageville Pavilion (Carried)
- Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee approved minor variance requests for a shed and canopy in Schomberg and an accessory structure in King. Several applications for properties on Stokes Drive were confirmed as not requiring discussion prior to approval. One application for a home-based ice cream shop was discussed, but the provided minutes end before a decision was recorded.
- Approved variance for shed, canopy, and patio at 84 Waterlily Drive (Motion Carried)
- Approved variance for accessory structure at 2765 16 Sideroad (Motion Carried)
- Adjourned application for 46 Elizabeth Drive to August 16, 2023
- Approved May 17, 2023 draft minutes (Motion Carried)
- Confirmed items 6.1.1 through 6.1.8 (Stokes Drive properties) as not requiring discussion prior to approval
Council Meeting
Council approved a draft plan of subdivision, an official plan amendment, and a zoning by-law amendment for 13440 Highway 27. Several municipal capital facility agreements and a drainage clean-out contract were also authorized.
- Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-21K02 for 13440 Highway 27
- Approved Official Plan Amendment OP-2021-04 for 13440 Highway 27
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-12 for 13440 Highway 27
- Enacted By-Law 2023-065 authorizing a Pre-Servicing Agreement with 66 Main St Developments Inc.
- Approved single source request to TRCA for clean-out of Kingscross Drive and Kinsley Street channels
- Endorsed principles for Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Orca Equity Limited (2710 King Road)
- Endorsed principles for Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Tribute Nobleton Holdings Corp. (12800 Highway 27)
Council Meeting (Special)
Council approved the implementation of an annual stormwater management rate and the creation of a corresponding reserve fund. Other key actions included approving a zoning amendment for a single detached dwelling and extending a subdivision approval for Nobleton Estates.
- Approved annual stormwater management rate and enacted By-law 2023-056
- Established new reserve fund for Stormwater Management
- Approved Blue Box transition agreements and GFL Environmental Inc. contract extension
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-09 for 13290 Keele Street (By-law 2023-064)
- Approved extension of Draft Plan Approval for Nobleton Estates to September 13, 2025
- Referred Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2022-03 (12734 & 12750 Keele Street) back to staff for further report
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee expressed opposition to the size and design of a proposed development at 326 Main Street. The committee also supported the heritage designation of two properties and the relocation of a heritage building.
- Opposed size, scale, proportion, and materials of proposed development at 326 Main Street (Unanimous)
- Supported designation of 13735 Highway 27 on the Heritage Register (Unanimous)
- Supported heritage designation of 13620 Weston Road (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church) (Unanimous)
- Approved request for future Heritage Permit applications for 13735 Highway 27 to be forwarded to the Committee (Unanimous)
- Committed to sending a member to information meetings with Nobleton United Church regarding potential designation (Unanimous)
- Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Council Meeting
Council received a presentation from KPMG regarding the draft 2022 Audited Financial Statements. The Director of Finance and Treasurer also presented a management report covering the township's financial position, operations, and accumulated surplus as of December 31, 2022.
- Received KPMG presentation on Draft 2022 Audited Financial Statements
- Received Director of Finance and Treasurer presentation on Management Report for KPMG
Council Meeting (Working Session)
Council held a working session to review the draft 2022 audited financial statements and the corresponding management report. Both presentations were received by Council.
- Received presentation by KPMG regarding Draft 2022 Audited Financial Statements (Carried)
- Received presentation by Director of Finance and Treasurer regarding Management Report for KPMG (Carried)
- Adopted the Council Agenda (Carried)