Severn public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes discussions on proposed updates to planning user fees and tile drain loans. Council will also consider several by-laws regarding water and sewage rates, franchise agreements, and mandatory planning consultations.
- Proposed updates to Planning Fees - User Fees and Charges By-law (P22-043)
- By-law 2022-46: Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc.
- By-law 2022-70: 2023 Water Works and Sewage Works System rates
- By-law 2022-71: Special annual drainage rates for Tile Drainage Act loans
- By-law 2022-73: Mandatory pre-consultation for planning and development applications
Corporate Services Committee
The committee is reviewing reports on the 2022 municipal election summary and accessibility. Members are also reviewing appointments for various boards and committees for the 2022-2026 term.
- 2022 Election Summary: 31% voter turnout with 4,373 total votes cast
- 2022-2026 Committee Appointments: Includes appointments to Coldwater Public Library Board, Coldwater BIA, and Orillia Public Library Board
- Westshore Main Pump Station Pump Upgrade report
- Land Sale Inquiry for 1851 Ellis Road
- Coldwater Lions Club request to waive fees for community festivities
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing staff recommendations to implement a mandatory pre-consultation by-law and updated site plan control by-law. These changes respond to Bill 109 to ensure development applications are complete before formal submission and to meet new provincial decision timelines. The committee is also considering updates to user fees to ensure development costs are recovered without burdening the tax base.
- Staff Report P22-041 regarding Mandatory Pre-Consultation and Site Plan Control By-laws
- Proposed two-stage pre-consultation process (Initial Consultation and Detailed Consultation)
- Discussion of potential fee increases for pre-consultation services
- Building Report for October 2022 showing $84,475,788.94 in year-to-date construction value
- Building Report for November 2022 showing $89,527,284.44 in year-to-date construction value
Special Council
Council is reviewing Planning Report P22-042 regarding the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. The report discusses how new provincial legislation affects site plan control, parkland dedication, and residential unit requirements in the Township.
- Review of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Flaster Act, 2022) impacts on local planning
- By-law No. 2022-68 to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Property Standards Officer, and Municipal Weed Inspector
- Discussion of changes to Site Plan Control for developments with fewer than 10 units
- Review of new requirements for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) in settlement areas
- Assessment of provincial changes to parkland dedication and cash-in-lieu payments
Inaugural Council Meeting
This special inaugural council meeting includes the administration of oaths of office and welcome remarks from officials. The council is also presented with By-law No. 2022-67 to formally adopt the proceedings of the meeting.
- Oaths of Office for new council members
- By-law No. 2022-67 to adopt council proceedings
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes the adoption of a new Official Plan for the Township of Severn. The agenda also features multiple requests for land rezoning and reviews of committee minutes.
- By-law No. 2022-65: Adoption of a New Official Plan for the Township of Severn
- By-law No. 2022-62: Rezoning at 64 Gray Street (future 60 Gray Street)
- By-law No. 2022-63: Rezoning at 1644 Anderson Line
- By-law No. 2022-64: Rezoning at 1882 Big Chief Road
- Correspondence from Peninsula Point Road Dock Owners regarding request to keep docks
Corporate Services Committee
The Corporate Services Committee will hear delegations regarding invasive Phragmites management and responsibilities to rural residential homeowners. Per procedural by-laws, the Committee will not make decisions on these delegations during this meeting, but may refer them to staff or future budget deliberations.
- Georgian Bay Forever budget request of $5,000 for 2023 Phragmites management in Matchedash Bay
- Delegation regarding evaluation of Severn Township By-laws and rural residential homeowners
- Public Works Report W22-031 regarding the Transportation Master Plan Update
- Correspondence regarding a water leakage forgiveness request for 3420 Lee Avenue
- Administration Report A22-031 regarding the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee is holding public meetings to review several zoning by-law amendment applications. These include proposals for 64 Gray Street, 1644 Anderson Line, and 1882 Big Chief Road.
- Zoning Amendment Z-22-10 (64 Gray Street)
- Zoning Amendment Z-22-09 (1644 Anderson Line)
- Zoning Amendment Z-22-11 (1882 Big Chief Road)
- August 2022 Building Department Report
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment deferred applications for consent and minor variances regarding properties at 1017-1087 Brodie Drive and 4435 Burnside Line. The deferral is required to correct errors in the proposed lot fabrics on the application forms. The owner is Canadian Tire Properties Inc.
- Deferral of Consent & Minor Variance B-05-22, A-22-22, & A-23-22 (Canadian Tire Properties Inc.)
- Provisional approval of Minor Variance A-21-21 for 1250 Grandview Lodge Road
- New Consent Application B-17-22 for 2474 Southorn Road
- New Minor Variance A-29-22 for 2391 Stockdale Road
- New Minor Variance A-30-22 for 2645 Grass Lake Line
Council
The Council will review a report regarding tile drain loans and consider two new by-laws. The meeting also includes an update from the OPP regarding third-quarter 2022 crime statistics.
- Corporate Services Report C22-003 regarding Tile Drain Loans
- By-law No. 2022-59 for special annual drainage rates at 2158 & 2039 Irish Line
- By-law No. 2022-60 to change Big Chief Road to Woods Bay Road
- OPP 3rd Quarter 2022 crime update
- Adoption of Coldwater BIA meeting minutes
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for consent and minor variances. This includes a provisional approval recommendation for a residential reconstruction at 1250 Grandview Lodge Road.
- Minor Variance A-21-21: Reconstruction of dwelling and deck at 1250 Grandview Lodge Road
- Consent & Minor Variance B-05-22, A-22-22, & A-23-22: 1017-1087 Brodie Drive & 4435 Burnside Line
- Consent B-12-22: 2837 Hord Way
- Consent B-16-22: 3599 Hampshire Mills Line
- Minor Variance A-28-22: 1318 Laughlin Falls Road
Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee is reviewing draft capital plan priorities for 2023. The meeting also includes updates on recreation facility activities and the Westshore Recreation Centre.
- Review of 2023 Recreation and Facilities Capital Plan Priorities
- Activity Report from Manager of Recreation & Facilities (R22-019)
- Proposed $20,000 hot water tank replacement for the Arena
- Proposed $13,000 auto scrubber replacement for the Arena
- Proposed $10,000 automatic overhead door for the Arena
Council
The Council is reviewing the Township of Severn Recreation Master Plan and considering several by-laws. Proposed items include a zoning change for 3375 Muskoka Street and traffic regulations for Quarry Road.
- By-law No. 2022-55: Rezoning for 3375 Muskoka Street (Lot 49 and part of Lot 48 on Plan 174)
- By-law No. 2022-56: Traffic and speed limit amendments for Quarry Road
- By-law No. 2022-57: Appointment of Amanda Renton as Building Inspector
- Township of Severn Recreation Master Plan report
- Approval of water truck use and fee waiver for Coldwater Fall Fair
Special Council - 29 Sep 2022 (Official Plan Review)
The Township of Severn is conducting a public meeting to discuss the draft New Official Plan, which establishes a planning framework through 2051. Council received a staff report and presentation from MHBC Planning regarding the draft. Staff have been directed to review all comments received by October 5, 2022, and report back on next steps in consultation with the County of Simcoe.
- Public Meeting regarding the Draft New Official Plan
- Presentation from MHBC Planning regarding the Draft New Official Plan
- Planning Report No. P22-036 regarding the Draft New Official Plan
- Correspondence from Metis Nation of Ontario regarding the New Official Plan
- Correspondence from Trans Canada Pipelines regarding the New Official Plan
Corporate Services Committee
The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing a final pre-servicing agreement for the 181-unit Turnbull Subdivision at 3486 Turnbull Drive. Members will also consider resident requests regarding road and hill naming, and review the 2021 audited financial statements.
- Final Pre-Servicing Agreement for Turnbull Subdivision (181 dwelling units) at 3486 Turnbull Drive
- Resident request to rename Big Chief Road to Woods Bay Road
- Presentation of 2021 Audited Financial Statements by Baker Tilly
- Presentation of the Severn Recreation Master Plan
- Fire Report for August 2022 including one $7,500 vehicle fire loss
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will hold public meetings regarding two zoning by-law amendment applications. The committee will review proposals for 3375 Muskoka Street and 8120 Highway 11 South.
- Zoning amendment Z-22-06 for 3375 Muskoka Street (Washago Home Hardware)
- Zoning amendment Z-22-07 for 8120 Highway 11 South
- Proposed two-storey detached accessory storage building at 3375 Muskoka Street
- Correspondence from Enbridge Gas regarding both applications
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application to recognize the surveyed lot area for 4283 Wainman Line. This request follows a previously approved lot addition intended to correct an irregular shared interior lot line.
- Minor Variance A-27-22: 4283 Wainman Line lot area reduction to 1,625.3 sq. m.
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Committee will hear an appeal from property owner Valerie Ritchie regarding a July 25, 2022, order. The order requires repairs to prevent bat access and professional remediation of bats within a dwelling unit. Staff recommend the Committee uphold the existing order.
- Public hearing regarding property standards at 1551 Upper Big Chute Road
- Property Standards Order issued July 25, 2022, for bat infestation
- Requirement for professional assessment and remediation of bats
- Requirement to fix exterior walls to prevent rodent or bat access
- Non-refundable $250.00 fee for notices of appeal
Council
The Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and a new by-law regarding employee salary rates and ranges. The meeting also includes discussions on property standards, lot creation on private roads, and tax write-offs due to demolished or destroyed structures.
- Zoning By-law 2022-49 for 2783 Bay Road
- Zoning By-law 2022-50 for 3340 Carlyon Line
- Zoning By-law 2022-52 for 1948 Upper Big Chute Road
- By-law 2022-51 regarding employee salary rates and ranges
- By-law 2022-48 amending Property Standards
Corporate Services Committee
The committee will review several reports, including an OPP 2nd Quarter update and various municipal department reports. Discussions include speed limit reviews, property standards, and planning extensions.
- OPP 2nd Quarter 2022 Update from Inspector Coyer Yateman
- Extension request for Draft Plan of Subdivision at 4398 and 4470 Burnside Line
- Speed limit reviews for Quarry Road and Division Road West
- Property Standards report regarding Dark Sky Lighting
- Condominium Water Service Operations report
Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee is reviewing a manager's activity report and a draft 15-year Recreation Master Plan. The meeting includes updates on capital projects, staffing challenges, and long-term service directions for parks, facilities, and programs.
- Draft Severn Recreation Master Plan for 15-year service direction
- Activity Report R22-018 covering June and July 2022
- Installation of Uhthoff Trail and Coldwater Fairgrounds security gates
- Washago Community Centre front entrance door installation starting August 29
- October 8 scheduled start for the 2022-2023 ice season
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider several new applications for land consent and minor variances. The agenda includes requests for property modifications and land severances across various locations in the Township.
- Consent application B-11-22 for 3307 Knight Avenue, Westshore
- Minor variance A-24-22 for 1935 McLeod Drive
- Minor variance A-25-22 for 3331 Lake St. George Boulevard
- Minor variance A-26-22 for 2595 Westshore Crescent
Council
The Council will hold public meetings to discuss zoning by-law amendments for properties on Carylon Line, Upper Big Chute Road, and Bay Road. The agenda also includes the adoption of several committee minutes and a franchise agreement renewal with Enbridge Gas.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z-20-13 (3340 Carylon Line)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z-22-05 (1948 Upper Big Chute Road)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z-22-08 (2783 Bay Road)
- By-law No. 2022-44 regarding 3271 Crescent Bay Road
- Franchise Agreement renewal with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.