Milton public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Town of Milton Council is meeting to approve multi-year accessibility plans and a 2023-2026 meeting schedule. The body will also consider contract extensions for the Integrity Commissioner and various subdivision assumptions.
- Approval of Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2028 and 2023 Milton Transit Accessibility Plan
- Contract extension for Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner for up to one year
- Public meeting regarding a Development Charge complaint at 4269 Henderson Road
- Zoning By-law 016-2014 amendments for downtown housekeeping (HKA 03/22)
- By-law 105-2022 to authorize borrowing of monies for 2023 expenditures
Council approved various purchasing contracts for park equipment, road design, and emergency railway work. They also finalized appointments for the Milton Public Library Board, Milton Hydro Holding Board, and Milton Youth Advisory Committee. Additionally, Council approved the 2023-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and the 2023-2026 meeting schedule.
- Approved $174,818 for Walker Park play equipment and $159,571 for a spray pad (ABC Recreation Ltd.)
- Approved $1,161,347 for a Heavy Fire Rescue Apparatus (Metz Fire & Rescue)
- Approved emergency contract awards to Canadian Pacific Railway for grade crossing relocations totaling $2,081,180
- Approved $1,141,195 for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Enrollment (Compugen)
- Approved appointment of Councillors Malbouef, Best, and Marshall to the Milton Public Library Board
- Approved appointment of Councillors Best and Malboeuf to the Milton Hydro Holding Board of Directors
- Approved appointment of Councillors Khalqi and Ijaz to the Milton Youth Advisory Committee
- Directed staff to study increasing on-street parking exemptions from 18 to 25 per vehicle per year
Council Meeting
Council is discussing the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget, including public input results and forecasts through 2032. The meeting also includes a review of the October 2022 operating budget and a report on Ontario Regulation 284-09.
- CORS-065-22: 2023 Capital and Operating Budget
- CORS-064-22: October 2022 Operating Budget Review Report
- CORS-066-22: Ontario Regulation 284-09
- By-law 098-2022: Confirm Proceedings By-law
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Milton Committee of Adjustment and Consent will meet via Zoom on November 10, 2022, to consider five applications for minor variances or consent. One application (A22-087/M at 5165 15 Sideroad) has been revised to meet existing zoning provisions and is listed under requests for deferral or withdrawal. The committee will also review minutes from its October 27 meeting.
- A22-085M – 255 Leiterman Drive (minor variance, site plan attached)
- A22-086M – 1009 Tock Close (minor variance, site plan attached)
- A22-083M – 1825 Reading Court (minor variance, block and site plans for Building B)
- A22-084M – 1655 Reading Court (minor variance, block and site plans for Building A)
- A22-075M – 11151 First Line Nassagaweya (minor variance, site plan and drawings)
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is meeting to consider six minor variance applications for residential properties in Milton. The requests involve accessory structures, parking space dimensions, and side yard setbacks. The committee will also review minutes from its September 29 meeting.
- A22-077: 329 McNabb Crescent – accessory structure floor area and height variances
- A22-078: 539 Beaver Court – stairs/landing encroachment into side yard
- A22-079: 815 Whitlock Ave – parking space width reduction to 2.54 m
- A22-080M: 863 Whitlock Avenue – parking space width reduction to 2.53 m
- A22-081M: 1218 Biason Circle – parking width reduction and landing encroachment
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is reviewing several minor variance requests for residential properties. The body will decide on applications ranging from home additions to a multi-building apartment complex.
- A22-076M: Minor variance for six apartment buildings and one amenity building at 750 Whitlock Avenue
- A22-070M & A22-071M: Minor variances for consent applications at 24 Martin Street
- A22-072M: Minor variance to increase gross floor area of accessory structures at 422 Gowland Crescent
- A22-073M: Minor variance for a residential addition and detached garage at 33 Victoria Street
Council Meeting
Council is considering updates to municipal user fees and the 2023 budget call report. The meeting includes decisions on zoning amendments, heritage designations, and a funding agreement for a Senior Planner.
- Funding agreement with Milton P4 Trafalgar Landowners Group Inc. for a Senior Planner ($450,000)
- Public meeting on User Fees Comprehensive Update (By-laws 081-2022 and 082-2022)
- Zoning by-law amendments for Broccolini Real Estate Group/Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
- Objections to the designation of 111 Mary Street (Edwin Earl House)
- Repeal and replacement of Site Alteration By-law 033-2004
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is reviewing several applications for minor variances. These requests primarily concern residential lot coverage, setbacks, and parking requirements, as well as one request for a transportation terminal.
- A22-061M: Minor variance for a proposed Transportation Terminal at 99 Peru Road
- A22-068M: Variance for lot frontage, coverage, and stairs to permit two semi-detached units at 159 Bronte Street South
- A22-058M: Increase lot coverage from 25% to 31.14% for a new dwelling at 73 King Street
- A22-064M: Increase lot coverage and interior yard setback for a two-storey dwelling at 382 Broadway Avenue
- A22-063M, A22-065M, A22-066M: Reductions in required parking space widths for residential driveways
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is meeting to consider several minor variance applications for residential properties. These requests include changes to driveway widths, lot coverage, and accessory building sizes.
- 1234 Sweetfern Crescent: reduce driveway width for an additional basement dwelling unit parking space
- 792 Secord Court: increase lot coverage from 30% to 31.62% and reduce interior side yard to 2.13 metres
- 420 Kingsleigh Court: reduce interior side yard for a two storey addition to 1.33 metres
- 572 Joyce Boulevard: increase maximum accessory building size from 12 metres to 26.01 metres
- 1233 Sweetfern Crescent: reduce residential driveway parking space size to 2.57m x 5.5m
Council Meeting
The Town of Milton is deciding on several zoning by-law amendments for residential and commercial developments. Council is also reviewing various service contracts for road salt, winter control, and street light maintenance.
- Contract for road salt with Compass Minerals Ltd. estimated at $1,616,900 annually
- Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance contract renewal with Ducon Utilities Ltd. for $1,713,940
- Winter control services contracts totaling $1,629,100 awarded to multiple firms
- Proposed 8-storey residential apartment building at 180, 182, 184, 190 and 194 Bronte Street South
- Microsoft software licenses enterprise agreement estimated at $400,000 per year
The Town of Milton Council approved a series of zoning by-law amendments and subdivision plans, including a courier facility, residential apartments, and mixed-use developments. It also increased councillor salaries, updated the Council Compensation policy, and passed 15 by-laws. Several public meetings were held for information only.
- Approved councillor base salary increase of $1,363, effective Nov 15, 2022 (Res. 97-22)
- Approved zoning amendment for courier facility at Whiteland Services Inc. (Res. 103-22)
- Approved subdivision and zoning for Milton III-75 Limited (Res. 104-22)
- Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 8-storey apartment at Bronte Street South (Res. 105-22)
- Approved zoning for 7-storey apartment at 1400 Clarriage Court (Res. 106-22)
- Approved zoning amendment for Oakridge Horticultural Farm (Res. 107-22)
- Approved subdivision and zoning for 398 Cedar Hedge (Res. 108-22)
- Approved zoning for mixed-use development at Shearling Heights (Res. 110-22)
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is meeting to consider several applications for minor variances and lot consents. These requests primarily concern residential setbacks, building sizes, and the creation of new residential lots.
- B22-003M: Consent to create a new residential lot at 271 Sydney Street
- A22-043M: Variance to reuse an existing building as a temporary sales office at 8 No 3 Side Road
- A22-047M: Variance for two temporary dwellings and accessory building area increase at 1057 Arkell Road
- A22-051M: Variance to increase fence height to 10 feet at 170 Crawford Crescent
- A22-044M: Variance to allow a new two-storey dwelling at 11233 Guelph Line
The Milton Committee of Adjustment approved 10 minor variance applications and denied one, with two items deferred. Approved variances included lot creation at 271 Sydney Street, setbacks at 2140 Country Lane Court, 8 No 3 Side Road, 11233 Guelph Line, 271 Sydney Street, 825 Watson Terrace, 3300 15 Side Road, 1137 Raspberry Terrace, 170 Crawford Crescent, and 95 Stokes Trail. The application at 20 Mill Street was lost (denied). Items at 329 Kingsleigh Court and 1057 Arkell Road were deferred to a future meeting.
- Approved minor variance for lot creation at 271 Sydney Street (Carried)
- Approved setback variance at 2140 Country Lane Court (Carried)
- Approved setback variances at 8 No 3 Side Road (Carried)
- Approved front yard setback variance at 11233 Guelph Line (Carried)
- Approved rear yard and deck setback variances at 271 Sydney Street (Carried)
- Approved accessory building size and height variance at 825 Watson Terrace (Carried)
- Denied accessory structure size and height variance at 20 Mill Street (Lost)
- Approved temporary second dwelling at 3300 15 Side Road (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council is discussing the implementation of a short-term rental licensing by-law and zoning amendments. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and the authorization of several minor variance applications.
- Tender award of $1,006,586 to Bronte Construction for Pond 10 Rehabilitation and Sediment Removal
- Contract increase of $326,360 to WSP Canada Inc. for Fifth Line design (Hwy. 401 to Derry Road)
- Proposed By-law 062-2022 to license and regulate short-term rentals
- By-law 063-2022 to authorize the expropriation of land at 6765 Fifth Line
- Minor variance applications for 73 King Street, 66 Mill Street, 792 Secord Court, and 420 Kingsleigh Court
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is meeting to consider several minor variance applications. These requests primarily concern residential parking dimensions, building setbacks, and lot coverage.
- 142 Yates Drive: Request to reduce parking space size to 2.54m x 5.5m
- 10514 First Line Nassagaweya: Request to build a new dwelling while retaining the existing one
- 450 Bronte Street South: Request for a parking rate of 1/30 square metres for a medical clinic
- 399 Bell Street: Request for increased lot coverage for a two-storey dwelling
- 2140 Country Lane Court: Request to reduce residential building setback from a railway right-of-way