Lambton Shores public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will decide on four applications: a consent to sever a large lot on Ontario St South in Grand Bend, and three minor variance requests for properties at 69 Ontario St South, 9680 Ipperwash Road, and 10413 Huron Wood Drive. Each item includes staff recommendations with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a declaration of pecuniary interests.

• Consent application B-12/2024 to sever ~1.276 ha lot from 77-91 Ontario St South, Grand Bend, subject to conditions including site plan agreement and cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Minor variance A15-2024 for a new commercial building at 69 Ontario St South with reduced front yard setbacks (4.8m main, 0m for canopy)
• Minor variance A16-2024 for a two-storey detached garage at 9680 Ipperwash Road; height variance denied but lot coverage variance approved
• Minor variance A18-2024 for an accessory structure in front yard at 10413 Huron Wood Drive recommended for denial

Council Meeting

The Lambton Shores Council will consider the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law and a five-year external audit contract. The body is also reviewing funding requests for community projects and updates to the Grand Bend Community Centre.

• Award of external audit services to MNP LLP for 2024-2028 at a cost of $253,847
• Approval of $50,331 in Community Vibrancy Fund grants for eight eligible applications
• Approval of $10,000 for Lambton Shores Minor Baseball Association
• Approval of $10,000 in grants for Forest Fritter Friends ($5,000 Façade and $5,000 Energy Efficiency)
• Approval of the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Board is meeting to consider the approval of the 2025 final budget. If approved, the budget will be forwarded to the Municipal Councils of Lambton Shores and South Huron.

• Approval of the 2025 Final Budget (Report STB 07-2024)
• Review of 2025 GBAJSB Operating budget
• Review of 2025 GBAJSB Capital budget
• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

Council will decide on Official Plan and Zoning amendments to permit retail stores on lands at 6324-6332 Townsend Line and 88 King St East, including a store under 500m². Other items include a site plan agreement for 9 Tattersall Lane, acceptance of a Rotary Club donation for beach accessibility, new stop signs in West Bosanquet, and authorization for EV fast charger installations at the Grand Bend Ontario Street Parking Lot.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA-04-2024 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-18-2024 to permit retail stores on Townsend Line and 88 King St East (Delmart Holdings)
• Site plan agreement for McCann Redi-Mix at 9 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend (By-Law 93-2024)
• Acceptance of $71,000 in draft 2025 budget for Pinehill Cemetery operations and negotiations with United Church of Canada
• EV ChargeON grant for two Level 3 fast charger ports at Grand Bend Ontario Street Parking Lot (Report TR 28-2024)
• Discontinuation of current 2025 pre-budget survey; staff to develop new public engagement method for 2026

Special Council Meeting

At this special meeting, council will consider a staff report and vote on whether to apply to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for construction of a Grand Bend Community Centre. The project would proceed only if funding is awarded.

• Application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for Grand Bend Community Centre construction

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will vote on two minor variance applications. One would permit a 70-unit apartment building with a 4-storey, 15-metre height at 9 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend, and is recommended for approval. The other, for a reduced front-yard setback for an attached garage at 10268 Brookbank Court, Southcott Pines, is recommended for denial.

• Minor Variance A17-2024: approve 70-unit apartment, 4-storey/15m height, 52.7m setback from Tattersall Lane (McCann Developments)
• Minor Variance A14-2024: deny reduced front-yard setback for attached garage at 10268 Brookbank Court, Southcott Pines (Paul & Joanne Maguire)
• Adopt minutes of September 25, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the 2024-2027 Multi Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also review a presentation regarding a mobi mat donation for Grand Bend Beach.

• Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2024-2027 Multi Year Accessibility Plan
• Presentation on Grand Bend Beach mobi mat donation

Council Meeting

Council will receive a report on Huron Shores Area Transit options and provide direction, including support for an application to provincial transit funds. They will also accept a $2,048,600 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund grant for the 2025 operating budget, approve a false alarm by-law, and decide on decommissioning the Thedford Centennial Garden Fountain. Correspondence on a proposed off-leash dog park and backyard chickens will be received.

• Direction on Huron Shores Area Transit future and potential application to Ontario Transit Investment Fund and Provincial Gas Tax
• Acceptance of $2,048,600 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund grant for 2025 budget
• By-law 89 of 2024 to regulate false alarms with OPP
• By-law 88-2024 authorizing encroachment agreement with Southcott Pines Park Association
• Report DCS 24-2024 recommending decommissioning of Thedford Centennial Garden Fountain

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council will consider approving four zoning by-law amendments and a site plan agreement, along with the 2025 police budget and a drainage petition. The meeting includes presentations from the Seniors Advisory Committee and Pinehill Cemetery.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 38 Queen St. W., Forest
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for Eilber Park, Dietrich Crescent
• Site Plan Agreement for 1 Ontario St N & 5 Main St, Grand Bend
• 2025 Policing Costs of $3,679,998.00
• Gordon Road Drain construction petition

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is meeting to review the 2024 third quarter operations report. The board is also considering a recommendation to forward the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets to the Municipal Councils of Lambton Shores and South Huron for comment.

• 2024 Third Quarter Operations Report (STB 05-2024)
• 2025 GBAJSB Draft Operating Budget
• 2025 GBAJSB Draft Capital Budget

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review draft financial statements for the third quarter of 2024. Members are asked to provide direction on a future plan for the Huron Shores Area Transit service. The meeting also includes an update on Fire and Emergency Services.

• Third Quarter 2024 Draft Financial Statements (Report TR-20-2024)
• Huron Shores Area Transit update and request for direction on future planning (Report TR-21-2024)
• Fire and Emergency Services Update

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council will consider approving zoning by-law amendments for properties at 9530 Northville Road and 141 Main St, Thedford, along with site plan agreements for projects in Grand Bend and Forest. The meeting also includes a presentation on the West Bosanquet Stormwater Management Plan and a resolution urging continued provincial funding for Southwest Community Transit.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z14-2024 for 9530 Northville Road
• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z15-2024 for 141 Main St, Thedford
• Site Plan Agreement for 11 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend
• Site Plan Agreement for Amtelecom Parkway & King St E, Forest
• King Street West Forest one-way traffic conversion approved in principle

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications. It will deny a minor variance for 10268 Brookbank Court. It will approve a consent to sever a 2.6‑hectare parcel at 9310 & 9312 Arkona Road, subject to several conditions. It will also approve a consent to sever a lot at 52 Gill Road, Grand Bend, with conditions including a $1,000 cash‑in‑lieu payment.

• Denial of Minor Variance A‑14/2024 for 10268 Brookbank Court (attached garage, 4.88 m front yard setback).
• Approval of Consent B‑10/2024 to sever a 155 m × 170 m (2.6 ha) parcel at 9310 & 9312 Arkona Road, with conditions on reference plan, taxes, deed‑stamping fee, rezoning, drainage, road access, and two‑year certificate deadline.
• Approval of Consent B‑11/2024 to sever a lot at 52 Gill Road, Grand Bend, with conditions including reference plan, taxes, deed‑stamping fee, water/sewer connections, road access, $1,000 cash‑in‑lieu for parkland, shed relocation, and two‑year certificate deadline.

Council Meeting

Council will review a feasibility study for the Grand Bend Community Centre and consider a preliminary design contract. The meeting includes several zoning applications and the adoption of a multi-year accessibility plan.

• Proposed $75,000 contract to Skinner & Skinner Architects Inc. for Grand Bend Community Centre preliminary design
• Proposed $25,000 additional funding for Sump Pump Disconnection and Backwater Valve Grant Program
• Zoning and subdivision approval for 168 Elizabeth St., Thedford (Michael and Laura Ryan)
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 8152 Bog Line (VB Sand and Gravel)
• Proposed denial of zoning amendment for 9310 & 9312 Arkona Road (Nicole Thomson)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a residential property in Forest. The body will decide on requests for a second floor addition and an unenclosed porch.

• Minor Variance A13-2024: Proposed second floor addition and unenclosed porch at 22 Queen St. W. Forest

Council Meeting

The Lambton Shores Council is meeting to discuss a major bridge widening project and an Official Plan review. The body will also consider a fire services agreement with South Huron and various site-specific by-laws.

• Tender award to Mclean Taylor for $7,641,793.72 for the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project
• Proposed adoption of Amendment No. 10 to the Lambton Shores Official Plan
• Site Plan Approval for Simply Paradise Interior Design at 21 Eighty One Crescent, including $10,200 cash in lieu of parkland
• South Huron Fire Services Agreement (By-Law 67 of 2024)
• Noise by-law exemption for 7715 Alfred St., Port Franks for August 31, 2024

Grand Bend Community Centre Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

The Grand Bend Community Centre Ad Hoc Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation and a draft report. The materials focus on a feasibility study for the community centre prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants.

• Presentation of the Draft Grand Bend Community Centre Feasibility Study by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants
• Review of the Grand Bend Community Centre Feasibility Study - Draft July 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment met on July 24, 2024 to consider two minor variance applications. It denied the application for 10098 Klondyke Road, which sought a 6.6 m building height and 223 m² lot coverage. It approved the application for 9649 Ipperwash Road, allowing 101.38 m² lot coverage for a garage addition, subject to septic‑system and building‑code conditions. The agenda and June 26 minutes were also approved, and the next meeting was set for August 28, 2024.

• Denial of Minor Variance A-11/2024 for 10098 Klondyke Road (6.6 m height, 223 m² lot coverage)
• Approval of Minor Variance A-12/2024 for 9649 Ipperwash Road (101.38 m² lot coverage) with septic and building‑code conditions
• Approval of the meeting agenda as presented
• Adoption of minutes from the June 26, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Scheduling of the next Committee of Adjustment meeting for August 28, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Lambton Shores Committee of the Whole will approve previous meeting minutes, receive second quarter 2024 draft financial statements, and review a staff presentation on the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project. The agenda lists these items for discussion and report receipt; no final decisions or votes are recorded.

• Approval of April 16/19, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Review of second quarter 2024 draft financial statements (Report TR-14-2024)
• Presentation on the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for Stephen and Virginia Loeb. The proposal involves constructing a detached accessory building in an exterior side yard with a height of 7.19m.

• Minor Variance A-10/2024: Detached accessory building at 7358 Kimmerly Drive, Port Franks

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land-use amendments for properties on Ipperwash Road and Douglas Line. Additionally, the agenda includes decisions on new stop signs and one-way traffic conversion in Grand Bend.

• Zoning amendment for 9395 Ipperwash Road to 'Campgrounds and Trailer Parks'
• Zoning amendment for 5894 Douglas Line to remove H19 holding symbol
• One-way traffic conversion on River Road between Alberta Street and Ontario Street
• Installation of stop signs at Oak and Hill Streets and Oak and Huron Streets
• Drainage petition for the construction of a new John Coultis Branch Drain

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and staff reports. Discussion includes a committee training module, a MYAP update, and committee updates regarding a feasibility study.

• Review of February 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Committee Training Module
• MYAP Update
• Report AAC 01-2024 - Committee Updates
• Feasibility Study Presentation

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is considering a minor variance for a greenhouse addition at 5894 Douglas Line and a mixed-use building at 21 Eighty One Crescent. The proposal for the mixed-use building includes specific setback, parking, and driveway requirements.

• Minor variance for a greenhouse addition at 5894 Douglas Line (recommended for deferral)
• Minor variance for a 3-storey mixed use commercial/residential building at 21 Eighty One Crescent, Grand Bend
• Setback requirements of 2.0 m front yard, 1.5 m interior yard, and 2.0 m rear yard for 21 Eighty One Crescent
• Parking and driveway width variances for 21 Eighty One Crescent

Council Meeting

The Council will vote on establishing 2024 tax rates and approving several infrastructure tender awards. The agenda includes a zoning amendment for 9967 Lakeshore Road and the sale of municipal land at 50 Main Street West. Members will also review the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.

• Zoning amendment for 9967 Lakeshore Road to permit a building and contracting establishment
• Tender award of $269,944.57 for the Port Franks Road coverall building project
• Sale of municipal land at 50 Main Street West for $298,000
• Tender award of $147,415.74 (including HST) for George Street gabion wall replacement
• Approval of the 2024 tax rates

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several major infrastructure contracts including road resurfacing and water tower improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on the Official Plan Review, drainage works for Laird Drain, and various community event requests.

• Laird Drain drainage works by-law
• Lambton Shores Official Plan Review public meeting
• Sifton Properties request to extend draft approval for 5188 Cedar Point Line
• Forest Memorial Community Centre demolition tender: $306,178.02
• Legacy and Washington Parking Lots Resurfacing tender: $177,166.80

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is meeting to approve the 2023 draft audited financial statements. The board will also receive a presentation from BDO Canada LLP regarding those statements and review the first quarter operations report for 2024.

• Approval of 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements
• Presentation of 2023 Audited Financial Statements by BDO Canada LLP
• Review of 2024 First Quarter Operations Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing several applications including minor variances for residential additions, accessory structures, and deck construction. The agenda also includes a consent application regarding a waterline easement and a deferred variance for apartment conversions.

• Minor variance for 57 Huron Street to permit a 3.2 m front yard setback for a porch addition
• Minor variance for 6791 East Parkway Drive to permit an accessory structure in a front yard
• Minor variance for 10034 Huron Drive regarding a 0m top-of-bank setback for a deck
• Consent application for 6016 Lakeshore Road to convey a waterline easement to 6014 Lakeshore Road
• Deferred minor variance for 101 Main Street, Thedford to permit 5 residential apartment units without on-site parking

Committee of the Whole

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the draft financial statements for the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, staff will provide an update on strategic priorities and a feasibility study presentation.

• Report TR 07-2024: First Quarter 2024 Draft Financial Statements
• Q1 Strategic Priorities Update

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several administrative reports including water distribution summaries and development charges. Key discussions include a zoning amendment for 8545 Rawlings Road and the potential use of Municipal Accommodation Tax funds.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment for Ron Vanos at 8545 Rawlings Road
• Cemetery Grass Maintenance contract award to 4C Commercial Mowing for $63,280.00 per year
• Forest Business Improvement Area 2024 Budget of $28,500.00
• By-Law 29-2024 to appoint Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officers
• Review of 2023 Annual Water Reports for East and West Lambton Shores

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is considering several applications for land severances and minor variances. These include a lot addition at Bond Road, a residential lot severance at Rawlings Road, and the creation of five vacant residential lots on West Ipperwash Road.

• Minor variance and consent for 7422 & 7426 Bond Road, Port Franks
• Consent to sever a residential lot at 8545 Rawlings Road
• Consent to sever five vacant residential building lots on West Ipperwash Road
• $1,000.00 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication for the Rawlings Road application

Special Council Meeting

The Council will meet via Zoom to conduct a closed session. This session is intended to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality.

• Closed Session regarding land acquisition or disposition under Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal items including land use amendments for West Ipperwash Road, various construction tender awards, and a community grant application. Discussions also cover transit reports, tax policy studies, and updates on cycling infrastructure.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for Con. 19, Pt Lot 7, West Ipperwash Road
• Legacy Recreation Centre roof replacement tender award of $674,299.25 to Accent Roofing & Siding
• Application for up to $250,000 'My Main Street Community Activator Grant' for Forest parkette upgrades
• Elizabeth Street and Ravenswood Line reconstruction tender award of $2,529,719.35 to Cassidy Construction London Limited
• Kennedy Line Bridge watermain connection tender award of $310,603.46 to Rapid Drainage Ltd.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Lambton Shores Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve its February agenda and November meeting minutes. Members will discuss an update to the multi-year accessibility plan and a feasibility study for the Grand Bend Community Centre. The committee will also finalize its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Approval of the February 28, 2024 agenda and November 29, 2023 minutes
• Discussion on the multi-year accessibility plan update
• Review of the Grand Bend Community Centre feasibility study
• Approval of the 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting calendar

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing the 2024 operating and capital budgets and allocating 2023 surpluses to reserve funds. Additional discussions include site plan applications, community vibrancy requests, and infrastructure tender awards.

• Approval of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget
• Grand Bend Beach Washroom Servicing tender award to McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for $217,532.07
• Allocation of $360,000.00 to Tax Rate Stabilization and $225,000.00 to Parking from 2023 surplus
• Site plan application for Gold Leaf Properties Inc. at 5 Argyle St, Forest
• Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 2 Allen St, Thedford

Council Meeting

Council will consider dredging options and funding for Port Franks Marina. The agenda also includes presentations for local vibrancy requests and a proposal to repeal the existing taxi licensing by-law.

• $573,887.45 contract award to All Season Excavating for Klondyke Pickleball and Tennis Court construction
• Review of dredging options and funding for Port Franks Marina
• Repeal of By-Law 4050-1992 regarding taxi licensing regulation
• Amendments to the Accessibility Committee Terms of Reference
• Agreement regarding the Poplar Avenue Boat Launch

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is reviewing the 2023 Year End Report. The board is also proposing a 2024 meeting calendar that includes specific dates for budget discussions and final budget approval.

• Review of the 2023 Year End Report
• Establishment of 2024 meeting dates for April, July, October, December, and January
• October 10, 2024, scheduled as a budget meeting
• December 12, 2024, set for final budget approval

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance for a detached accessory building in Grand Bend. The proposal includes specific conditions regarding driveway width, tree preservation, and septic system protection.

• Minor Variance A-02/2024: 55.2 m2 detached accessory building at 10196 Shoreline Drive, Grand Bend

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several zoning by-law amendment applications for properties in Forest and Thedford. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on a vibrancy request from the Grand Bend Art Centre and various community grant requests.

• Zoning amendment for Gold Leaf Properties at Clyde Street, Forest
• Zoning amendment for Karl and June Elliott at 2 Allen St, Thedford
• Zoning amendment for Larry Wellington et al. at Fraser Crescent & VanRooyen Court, Forest
• $64,628.00 in community grant requests
• By-Law 02-2024 regarding an Interim Tax Levy

Council Meeting

The Council will review the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget for discussion. The agenda also includes a report on spot dredging operations and the passage of By-Law 01-2024.

• Review of 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget (TR Report 01-2024)
• Report on spot dredging operations
• Passage of By-Law 01-2024