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April 28, 2011
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST APPROVAL OF AGENDA DELEGATIONS: 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 :00 p.m. PLANNING: (B1- B5) MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 2011 Council Chambers, West Elgin Municipal Building Committee of Adjustment minor variance application (Dedecker) (Al B1) John Slaats proposed development (A2) Roger Buurma proposed severance (B2) Hollanada Farms proposed severance (B3) Port Glasgow Yacht Club Havens Lake Road Tony Whyte Manulife benefit package Robert Miller waterline invoice (D2) Bill Prieksaitis Queens Kerr Road property (03) 1.* Report re: minor variance application 10519 Graham Road 2.* Proposed severance: Lot 10, Concession 2 (Buurma) 3.* Proposed severance: Lot 18, Concession 13 Hollanada Farms) 4. Official Plan appeal 5. Closed session personnel REPORTS: (C1 -C7) 1. ROADS a) *West Lorne Community Mailboxes April 28/11 Page 2 2. RECREATION a) Grant for beach improvements 3. BUILDING 4. WATER 5. DRAINS 6. WEST ELGIN PRIMARY SYSTEM 7. ADMINISTRATION a) *Proposed set fines for Cleaning Clearing of Land By -law ACCOUNTS CORRESPONDENCE: (D1 -D6) 1.* Wm. Bradshaw Johnston Bros. gravel pit application 2.* R. Miller water line installation 3.* Thames Talbot Land Trust drainage problem along Kerr Road 4.* Canada Day Committee request for support 5.* Muscular Dystrophy Canada West Lorne Fire Department boot drive 6.* Invitation to Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Conference June 15 -17, 2011 BY -LAWS: By -law No. 2011 -31 Agreement COMRIF OTHER BUSINESS: (E1 -E3) 1. AMO conference registration 2. Standard of Care seminar Dutton /Dunwich, November 9 2011 3. Closed session legal advice *Information enclosed April 28/11 Page 3 CONFIRMING BY -LAW ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETINGS May 5, 2011 Special Budget Meeting, 9:00 a.m. May 12, 2011 Council May 26, 2011 Council MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FO i-; il)1VNOR VARIANCE Sharron Ann Dedecker, A-1/2011 10519 Graham Road former Township of Idb!'r ugh AI DATE /TIME: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 28`", 2011 LOCATION: West Elgin Municipal Building 22413 Hoskins Line north of the Village of Rodney PURPOSE: To permit the use of an existing accessory building to accommodate up to two horses notwithstanding that the keeping of livestock is not permitted on lands zoned RR2. The subject lands are situated on the west side of Graham Road (County Road No, 76) south of West Lorne (refer attached key map) and comprise an area of 5,574 square metres (1.4 acres). A single unit dwelling and a small barn with a paddock are situated on the lands. The lands are zoned Rural Residential Two (RR2) in the Township of Aldborough Zoning By -law. Permitted uses are limited to a single unit dwelling, a home occupation and an accessory use. The keeping of livestock, which constitutes an 'agricultural use in the Zoning By -law, is not permitted. The owner, Sharon Ann Dedecker, is seeking permission to accommodate up to two horses on the lands for a period not exceeding 10 years. The variance, if granted, would be subject to such conditions as the Committee of Adjustment deems necessary or reasonable in the circumstances. The subject lands are designated 'Agricultural' in the West Elgin Official Plan. THIS IS A PUBLIC HEARING and you may appear before the Committee at that time, however, if you, a notified party, do not attend the hearing, the Committee can proceed in your absence and you are not entitled to any further notice of proceedings. WRITTEN COMMENTS may be submitted to the Secretary- Treasurer prior to the hearing. Requests for copies of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment or notice of adjournment of hearing, if any, must be in writing and addressed to the Secretary- Treasurer. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this application is available between 9:00 a.m. and 4 :00 p.m. at the Municipal Building (519) 785 -0560 or from the Municipal Planner, Mr. Ted Halwa, at (519) 963 -1028 (London, Ontario). DATED AT RODNEY this r S day of April, 2011. Norma Bryant Secretary- Treasurer Committee of Adjustment Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line P.O. Box 490 Rodney, Ontario NOL 2C0 Telephone: (519) 785 -0560 Fax: (519) 785 -0644 APPLICtl, 'I®M Fir A I.iI0C1(SR V I I CE: .1120111 Sharon Dedecker 10519 Graham Road Part Lot 18, Concession XI (Aidborough) Municipality of West Elgin VI &Vfl VIf VIII IX X Municipality of Southwest Middlesex r BF BEATTIE LINE' FLEMING LINE 104 B C GIBB LINE JOHNSTON LINE MCLEAN LINE KINTYRE LINE MCDOUGALL LINE HWY 401 HOSKINS LINE DOWNIE LINE Rodney a MCMILLAN LINE QUEENS LINE PIONEER LINE 2 3 4 5 MARSH LINE THOMSON LINE b SILVER CLAY LINE TALBOT LINE XIII EXIV Z J LL 103 103 J 2 New Glasgow 8 9 10 11 12 Port Glasgow 0 0 <ix W Z uJ r agraIdpaIoty of WEST ELGIN LAKE ERIE CONCESSION X LOT 1,8 CONCESSION XI horse barn Al ZONING Al AGRICULTURAL RR2 RURAL RESIDENTIAL TWO AIR PHOTO; 2005 104 5,574sgm1 (1.4 ac) 13 14 15 16 17 18 Eagle GRAY LINE THOMSON LINE 19 r'1 121.9 m SUBJECT LANDS West Lorne 20 21 22 23 0 ce LOT 19 1:2,500 Regards John and Diane Slaats Diane and John Slaats c/o 509692 Ontario Limited 22448 Pioneer Line Rodney Ont. NOL 2C0 519 -785 -2120 Fax 519 -785 -0855 i nfo( ontari omodularhomes. co m Attention Municipality of West Elgin Mar.29 /11 We have bought the property formerly owned by Howard's and Lashbrooks, situated behind the Royal Bank at 166 Queen St, 167 Harper St. and 170 Harper St. Rodney. We would like to develop these properties into single family residential lots with homes. The property would allow for 4 separate residential properties each 61'w.x1O0'deep The homes would have garages, landscaping driveways and sidewalks .Each home could be 2 or 3 bedroom with 1500 to 1600 sq. ft. of space. We would need to rezone the land from commercial and industrial to residential. We would also be requesting a minor variance to shorten the set back from the drain to the home and from the street to the home, to be in line with existing near by homes. We have completed phase 1 to 5 environmental assessment and will receive the report back from the government shortly. Enclosed are drawings of the layout of the lots and an example photo of the homes. We are requesting your support of this project before we go ahead with the surveying and application for rezoning A (9-/ au •canmroasuer s*CJ L Ol alai WWin pRO}CM nweM4111717Yio1 E10iR1r 151104.07 PXIMIMMIRT z 1005I. wa14.74 w+aee• romp rr mm wrwMOWS •7914 AN t ST. =1 r O rr z 1 +-WI raw r71u1e77orROrtRRw Mgt rR•RY1. d3d 1 1 1 n cart 71n4.1.1aanw aasra 4� Ne QUEEN ST. a,o,L is 1S 3ddVii 19b NV7d3i!S ls7u110,14037alotlr lwaorcosoererrrls Van LIMWA1.111 r MY• MAMA, ti 1011 if to alp• MVO 01401771/ YAYnoo7ae7Yrm i DIHrr •YAY107 Eatallagia L *1 MIA .Oa w IOML augme Anse TOTAL LOT COMRA A HARPER ST. t AEWS11111lO ANC& 005J. 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Any privately owned services within the located area have not been marked check with service 1 property own A copy of this Auxiliary Locate Sheet and the Primary Locate Sheet must be on site and in the hands of the machine operator during work operations. Should sketch and markings not coincide, a new locate must be obtained. This form revised March 2008 LAC WEST ELGIN WATER DEPARTMENT Phone; 519 785 -0560 On NIA KO Fax; 519- 785 °O644 IAunkipnllip of We In 22413 Q�as�ios Lille 't,.� 490 Rainey r"Ir �e nitmTipr LOCatiOn j d phone N'ein._ te Stake Paint Dale C op.►'4 Ppp e� ftslto Ira 11J t. As oT MAR !ELAINE PPaPdtlDI late afore and Location of work ME1H ar NIAM G ype otplp lsao IrQg WINTIONAL iNFORMA11ON (IF AEQUIREO} pf LOCA)IE POLE L cullsgaz 0 co prim knms ar Per9an Wing mat" i ua ua1 Q 11 a Nei Baer og 7 ,c,t. 43/..6 5 -r°P ,I,#/hl t 771 t instructions Z0 /Z0 39 d �31CM r aid fia De1a Il/twir g f 3oir O FAQ E1'�+EN7' rn►Ta r Qf` alto alto groar 4 aF /70 nse, Ern0 ext e. 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Halwa SUBJ: Application for a Minor Variance: Sharon Ann Dedecker, A 1/2011 10519 Graham Road (part Lot 18, Concession XI) west side of Graham Road (County Road No. 76) south of West Lorne 1. PURPOSE to permit the use of an existing accessory building to accommodate up to two horses notwithstanding that the keeping of livestock is not permitted on lands zoned Rural Residential Two (RR2). 2. SITE CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 1) 81 #000812018 subject lands comprise an area of 5,574 square metres (1.4 acres), a frontage of 45.7 metres (150 ft) and a depth of 122 metres (400 ft). The parcel is presently occupied by a single unit dwelling with attached garage, being the residence of the owner, and a small barn at the rear of the property. No change in use is proposed; the owner, Sharon Ann Dedecker, seeks permission to accommodate up to two horses on the lands for a period not exceeding 10 years. Based on information provided by the Municipality and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), the building used to accommodate the horses was erected circa 1950. Ms. Dedecker purchased the subject property in November 2010. A zoning certificate was not requested at the time of sale; neighbouring lands are predominantly agricultural with the exception of the Dedecker residence and three other residential lots clustered near the intersection of Thomson Line and Graham Road. The nearest dwelling (to the north) is situated approximately 52 metres (171 ft) from the barn while the dwelling to the south is situated approximately 76 metres (249 ft) from the barn. 3. ANALYSIS Sharon Ann Dedeclrer, A- 1/2011 Municipality of West Elgin April26, 2011 page 2 #0008/2018 O under the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and the Planning Act, the application does not raise issues that are of provincial interest; the subject lands are designated 'Agricultural' in the West Elgin Official Plan. The applicable policy and governing criteria are: Applications for minor variances to the Zoning By -law shall be evaluated by the Committee of Adjustment in accordance with the following: a) whether the variance is "minor", b) whether the general intent and purpose of this Plan is maintained, c) whether with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By -law are maintained, d) whether the variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands and neighbouring lands, e) whether compliance with the Zoning By -law would be unreasonable, undesirable or would impose undue hardship, and t) whether the variance would result in a substantial detriment, hazard or nuisance that would detract from enjoyment, character or use of neighbouring lands. in granting applications for minor variances, conditions may be imposed where the Committee deems it advisable to ensure the intent of the above -noted criteria are satisfied or will be satisfied. (Section 10.5.7) the subject lands are zoned Rural Residential Two (RR2). Permitted uses are restricted to a single unit dwelling, a home occupation and an accessory use. The keeping of livestock (including horses), which constitutes an 'agricultural use' by definition in the Zoning By -law, is not permitted. The intent of the By -law in this regard is to ensure that clusterings or groupings of residential development in rural areas are protected from potentially incompatible uses; based on the information provided by the owner, use of the barn and paddock on the subject lands to accommodate a maximum of two horses does not raise any specific issues that would conflict with the criteria noted above. Minimum Distance Separation (MDS 11) requirements do not apply given that the type and number of livestock proposed do not generate a MDS II value. Conformity with the Plan is capable of being maintained; Sharon Ann Dec'eclker, A- 1/2011 Municipality of West Elgin April 26, 2011 page 3 the owner has advised that she provides care for an older horse which requires her attention and requires a companion. When she purchased the lands she was unaware of the restriction on the keeping of livestock. It is her intention to keep the buildings and grounds well- maintained and has already invested a considerable amount of time and money to this end. Manure generated by the horses would continue to be stockpiled at the rear of the barn and removed twice yearly. The amount of manure generated is not significant; a while the owner has indicated that she is prepared to accept a time limit (to a maximum of ten years) on keeping the horses, such a restriction is not considered necessary; a if the application is granted, it would be appropriate, however, to include a condition restricting the number of horses to a maximum of two and a condition regarding manure management. This would ensure that the amount of manure generated is minimized. RECOMMENDATION That the application of Sharon Ann Dedecker, A- 1/2011, for a variance from the Township of Aldborough Zoning By -law be granted, specifically, to permit the keeping of livestock on the subject lands notwithstanding Section 10.1.1, being the Permitted Uses of the Rural Residential Two (RR2) Zone to the contrary. CONDITIONS REASONS ii) The intent of the West Elgin Official Plan is maintained; i) That the keeping of livestock be limited to a maximum of two horses; i) The variance is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; #0008/2018 ii) That the manure generated be stockpiled at the rear of the barn and removed from the property no less than twice annually. Sharon Aran Dedeckrer, A- 1/2011 Municipality of West Elgin April 26, 2011 page 4 iii) The intent of the Township of Aldborough Zoning By -law is maintained; iv) The variance is considered "minor" given the circumstances; v) The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands. (original signed by) Ted L. Halwa, MCIP, RPP #0008/2018 APPLICATION FOR A MINOR VARIANCE: A112011 Sharon Dedecker 10519 Graham Road Pail Lot 18, Concession Xi (Aldborough) Municipality of West Elgin M:.,nicipaOity of WEST ELGIN FIGURE 1 Air Photo: 2006 CONCESSION X LOT 18 CONCESSION. X[ HORSE BARN A LOT 19 CONCESSION XI 0 0 1 ZONING Al AGRICULTURAL RR2 RURAL RESIDENTIAL TWO 21 April, 2011 MEMORANDUM #000812016 TO: Members of Council Municipality of West Elgin FROM: Ted L. Halwa SUBJ: Proposed Severance Roger A. Buurma 22336 Johnston Line Part of Lot 10, Concession 11 north side of Johnston Line (County Road No. 6) west of Furnival Road 1. Purpose to create a lot out of a 21 hectare (51.9 acre) parcel for the purposes of disposing a surplus farm dwelling; a the lands being conveyed have an area of 8,129 square metres (2.0 acres), a frontage of 76.2 metres (376 ft) and a depth of 107 metres (350 ft). The parcel is occupied by a single unit dwelling (erected circa 1961). The balance of the lands comprise a driveway and landscaped open space. No change in use is proposed; the lands proposed to be retained have and area of 20.2 hectares (49.9 ac), a frontage of 341 metres (1,119 ft) on Furnival Road and a depth and flankage of 508 metres (1,667 ft) on Johnston Line. The parcel is devoid of buildings and structures and has been cleared for agricultural purposes. No change in use is proposed. 2. Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and Official Plan in prime agricultural areas, the creation of a lot for the purpose of disposing a residence surplus to a farming operation is permitted by the PPS. A surplus residence is defined as an existing farm residence that is rendered surplus a result of farm consolidation. Farm consolidation is defined by the PPS as: the acquisition of additional farm parcels to be operated as one farm operation; in this instance, the dwelling on the lands being conveyed would be surplus to the needs of the owner who owns other farms in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex and in Lambton County. Mr. Buurma recently purchased the farm (April 4 2011) and deems the existing dwelling to be surplus to the needs of the farm operation. The `home' farm is situated at 7177 LaSalle Line near Watford. If his application is granted, Mr.Buurma intends to sell the surplus dwelling; Ba Roger A. Buurrna Proposed Severance Municipality of West Elgin 21 /April 2011 page 2 3. Zoning By law #0008/2016 the subject lands are designated 'Agricultural' in the recently approved West Elgin Official Plan. The creation of lots to dispose surplus farm dwellings in areas designated 'Agricultural' is permitted provided: a) the dwelling considered surplus has been in existence for at least 10 years; b) the dwelling is structurally sound and suitable, or potentially made suitable, for human occupancy; c) no new or additional dwelling is permitted in the future on the remnant parcel which shall be ensured through an amendment to the Zoning By -law; d) compliance with MDS 1 with respect to any livestock building, structure or manure storage facility on the remnant parcel; e) minimizing the Toss of productive farmland; and f) deteriorated, derelict, abandoned farm buildings (including farm buildings and structures with limited future use potential) are demolished and the lands rehabilitated. (Section 6.2.10) the subject lands are zoned Agricultural (Al). The proposed residential lot would require a re- zoning to Special Agricultural (A2) given its main use and size. The lot would satisfy the minimum lot area, maximum lot area and minimum lot frontage requirements (4,000 sq m, 1.0 ha and 50 m respectively) of the A2 zone. Based on the sketch map provided, all other yard requirements are capable of being satisfied; the lands being retained would satisfy the minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements (19 ha and 150 m respectively) of the Al zone. A re- zoning to `site- specific' Agricultural (A1-#) would be required to prohibit a dwelling being erected on the parcel in the future as stipulated by the PPS and the Official Plan. under the PPS, dwellings are prohibited on any vacant remnant parcel of farmland created by the severance of a surplus farm dwelling. Such a restriction is appropriately addressed as a condition of consent, if granted, through the application of a 'site- specific' zoning consistent with past practice in the Municipality. The application would be consistent with the PPS; based on the information provided, the abovenoted criteria are satisfied or are capable of being satisfied. The owner has advised that the dwelling is structurally sound and has only recently been vacated by the former owners. Conformity with the Official Plan appears capable of being maintained. Roger A. Buurma Proposed Severance Municipality of West Elgin 21 April 2011 page 3 4. Site Characteristics #0008/2016 the dwelling on the lands being conveyed is served by a drilled well situated on the lands being retained at a considerable distance in the order of 300 metres (984 ft) from the dwelling. While it has been suggested by the owner that an easement or right -of -way be established over the retained parcel to ensure access to the existing well, it would be preferable to have the well wholly contained on the lot it is intended to serve. This would avoid the need to establish a long, narrow easement over the abutting farmland and potential disputes over access to the well and well head protection particularly as ownership changes; an easement would also require additional surveying costs and a separate application to be filed with the County of Elgin Land Division Committee. The owner has been advised of these requirements and is agreeable to establishing an on -site water supply if such a condition would facilitate the application being granted. There is no municipal piped water available in the area; the existing sanitary waste disposal system is situated at the front of the dwelling and is described as being in good condition; the proposed lot has an existing entrance to Johnston Line (County Road No. 6). No additional entrances are proposed. The lands being retained do not have a separate field entrance and a new entrance to Furnival Road (being a local road) is required. Land dedication for road widening along Johnston Line is not necessary in this instance insofar as the road is already at the minimum right -of -way width of 30 metres (98 ft); neighbouring lands comprise a mix of agricultural uses, primarily cash crop, interspersed with extensive areas of scrubland and low -lying areas associated with a natural watercourse which meanders through the area. Rural residential development is limited. A livestock operation has been identified by the owner as being situated west of the proposed residential lot. Based on aerial photography, the distance is substantial, being in the order of 800 metres (2,600 ft). No other land use conflicts are apparent. 4. Conclusions the proposed severance represents a type of lot creation which is both contemplated and permitted by the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and the West Elgin Official Plan. The Official Plan provides for the creation of lots to dispose a surplus farm dwelling in agricultural areas subject to criteria which are capable of being satisfied in this instance. Roger A. Buurrna Proposed Severance Municipality of West Elgin 21 April 2011 page 4 5. Recommendation That the proposed application for consent be supported subject to the followAg conditions and the Elgin Land Division Committee advised accordingly: 1) That the lands being conveyed be re -zoned to Special Agricultural (A2) to permit their size and use for residential purposes; ii) That the lands being retained be re -zoned `site specific' Agricultural (A1 to prohibit the erection of a dwelling thereon in the future; iii) That an independent, potable water supply be established on the lands being conveyed which is wholly contained on the parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality; iv) That a new field entrance to Furnival Road be established for the lands being retained to the satisfaction of the Municipality. REASONS i) The severance is 'consistent with' the Provincial Policy Statement; ii) Conformity with the Official Plan would be maintained; iii) The requirements of the Zoning By -law are capable of being satisfied; iv) The matters set out in the Planning Act would be satisfied. (original signed by) Ted L. Halwa, MCIP, RPP #0008/2016 APPLICATION FOR A CONSENT Roger A. Buurma 22336 Johnston Line Part of Lot 10, Concession 11 (Aldborough) Il/lunicipality of West Elgin At Municipality of WEST ELGIN FIGURE 1 ZONING Al AGRICULTURAL I INSTITUTIONAL LANDS PROPOSED TO BE CONVEYED LANDS PROPOSED TO BE RETAINED 1:5,000 e t l 0 75 150 225 300 Metres PLEASE COMPLETE THE POLL WING: 1. PROPERTY OWNER: NAME: ADDRESS: /a i% 470 PHONE: (FM) riN a l6 c e /9 E 9) r7 i ,25 2. LOT G CONCESSION j ACREACE OF TOTAL PARCEL: 3. PARCEL TO BE SEVERED: ACREAGE A FRONTAGE S7) DEPTH 3 5'0 4. e ACREAGE TO BE RETAINED: 4 1 q DATE C00/ L00'd gZLO# F CC .vi- 5 NI AI..ITY 0 WEST ELGIN APRLICATIG: F'IR PRO OSED SEVERANCES 5. REASONS FOR SEVERING AN AGRICULTURAL PARCEL SURPLUS DWELLING ONLY IS THE DWELLING SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS F THE FARM? YES NO WHEN WAS DWELLING CONSTRUCTED? IS THE DWELLING STRUCTURALLy SOUND SUITABLE OR POTENTIALLY SUITABLE, FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY? YES iNO WHERE IS YOUR PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE? 7 7 L <LS L; Ae. MUNICIPALITY We—s+ E /3CA- 6. REASONS FOR SEVERING A PARCEL FOR OTHER THAN FOR SURPLUS DWELLINGS? #1 7774 7. OTHER COMMENTS: Ic a 12 6 2" #3 IAr J 1 /L LL 5 S G vu SIGNATURE (YEAR) 0-V A 1 iL K.s e Li 7l7'i rrcl d /60A 2touse 444/J Lone. U. I -5 R FJ4 o, 4 e NOTE: There is no charge for the first time Council revie s a proposed severance application. The fee for additional reviews and re- submissions by Council i $100.00 per instance. If you wish to attend the council meeting. please contact the Clerk. Propos d severance applications are reviewed by Council at their meeting held an the 4 Thursday of each Month. Please submit this application by the 3` Wednesday of the month for inclusion in the agen a. 117:90 L00Z /0E /L0 COO /ZOO d cZLO# Lb:90 LOOZ /OE /L0 E00 /800 d 93 LO# Z0:90 LOOZ /oC /LO 21 April, 2011 MEMORANDUM 1. Purpose 83 #000812019 TO: Members of Council Municipality of West Elgin FROM: Ted L. Halwa SUB.): Proposed Severance Hollanada Farms Ltd. 25143 Talbot Line Part of Lot 18, Concession XIII south side of Talbot Line (County Road No. 3) west of the Hamlet of Eagle to create a lot out of a 30.6 hectare (75.5 acre) parcel for the purposes of disposing a surplus farm dwelling; the lands being conveyed have an area of 4,856 square metres (1.2 acres), a frontage of 53.3 metres (175 ft) and a depth of 85.3 metres (280 ft). The parcel is occupied by a single unit dwelling (erected circa 1930) and three storage buildings. The balance of the lands comprise a driveway and landscaped open space. No change in use is proposed: the lands proposed to be retained have an area of 30.1 hectares (74.3 ac), a frontage of 165 metres (541 ft) on Graham Road and a frontage of 94.8 metres (311 ft) on Talbot Line. The parcel is also occupied by a single unit dwelling (erected circa 1993) located in a woodiot in the southerly portion of the farm. The balance of the lands have been cleared for agricultural purposes. A corn crib situated just to the east of the lands being conveyed is proposed to be removed. No change in use is proposed. 2. Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and Official Plan in prime agricultural areas, the creation of a lot for the purpose of disposing a residence surplus to a farming operation is permitted by the PPS. A surplus residence is defined as an existing farm residence that is rendered surplus a result of farm consolidation. Farm consolidation is defined by the PPS as: the acquisition of additional farm parcels to be operated as one farm operation; as Hollanada Farms Limited owns a number of agricultural parcels in West Elgin, with the `home' farm located at 24315 Thomson Line, the disposal of a surplus dwelling is consistent with the PPS. The owners, who acquired Hollanada Farms Ltd. Proposed Severance Municipality of West Elgin 21 Apn12011 page 2 #0008/2019 the farm on February 1, 2011, do not require the subject dwelling for residential use and have advised that an offer to purchase has been received; the PPS stipulates that no nec dwellings be permitted on the remnant parcel of farmland created upon the severance of a surplus farm dwelling. Such a restriction is normally addressed as a condition of consent, if granted, and subsequently implemented through the application of restrictive zoning on the remaining farmland, being the lands being retained. The application would be consistent with the PPS; the subject lands are designated 'Agricultural' in the recently approved West Elgin Official Plan, lying immediately adjacent to the settlement area boundary of the Hamlet of Eagle. The creation of lots to dispose surplus farm dwellings in areas designated `Agricultural' is permitted provided: a) the dwelling considered surplus has been in existence for at least 10 years; b) the dwelling is structurally sound and suitable, or potentially made suitable, for human occupancy; c) no new or additional dwelling is permitted in the future on the remnant parcel which shall be ensured through an amendment to the Zoning By -law; d) compliance with MDS i with respect to any livestock building, structure or manure storage facility on the remnant parcel; e) minimizing the loss of productive farmland; and f) deteriorated, derelict, abandoned farm buildings (including farm buildings and structures with limited future use potential) are demolished and the lands rehabilitated. (Section 6.2.10) based on the information provided, the abovenoted criteria are satisfied or are capable of being satisfied. The owner (represented by Joanne Vergeer) has advised that the dwelling and outbuildings are structurally sound and suitable for residential occupancy and use. Conformity with the Official Plan appears capable of being maintained. 3. Zoning By -law the subject lands are zoned Agricultural (A1). The proposed residential lot would require a re- zoning to Rural Residential Three (RR3) given its main use and size. The lot would satisfy the minimum lot area and minimum Wollanada Farms Ltd. Proposed Severance Municipality of West Elgin 21 April 2091 page 3 4. Site Characteristics #0008/2019 lot frontage requirements {1,850 sq m and 30 m respectively) of the A2 zone but would exceed the maximum lot area requirement of 4,000 sq m. 'Site- specific' (i.e. RR3-#) zoning could be applied to permit this deficiency. Based on the sketch map provided, all other yard requirements are capable of being satisfied. While a Special Agricultural (A2) zoning is :ypicaily applied to residential lots of this size, the RR3 zoning is considered more in keeping with the Hamlet Residential (HR) zoning which applies to neighbouring residential lots in the Hamlet of Eagle; the lands being retained would satisfy the minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements (19 ha and 150 m respectively) of the Al zone. A re- zoning to 'site- specific' Agricultural (A1-#) would be required to prohibit an additional dwelling being erected on the parcel in the future in this case by limiting the maximum number of dwellings to one as stipulated by the PPS and the Official Plan. the dwelling on the lands being conveyed is served by a municipal piped water supply and on -site sanitary waste disposal system. Confirmation will be required to ensure that the existing septic tank and tile field system are wholly contained on the proposed lot. This matter is appropriately addressed as a condition of consent, if granted; the proposed lot has an existing entrance to Talbot Line (County Road No. 3) a public road with year round maintenance. No additional entrances are proposed. The lands being retained have an existing entrance to Graham Road to serve the dwelling only. A separate field entrance to Talbot Line is required. Land dedication for road widening along Talbot Line may be necessary in this instance insofar as the road allowance as measured is in the order of 26 metres (85 ft) compared to the minimum right -of -way width of 30 metres (98 ft); neighbouring lands comprise a mix of agricultural uses, primarily cash crop, lying adjacent to the Hamlet of Eagle. Residential development on both sides of Talbot Line commences to the immediate east of the proposed residential lot. No land use conflicts are apparent. 4. Conclusions Ho!lanada Farms Ltd. o Proposed Severance Municipality of West Elgin 21 April 2011 page 4 5. Recommendation #0008/2019 the proposed severance represents a type of lot creation which is both contemplated and permitted by the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and the West Elgin Official Plan. The Official Plan provides for the creation of lots to dispose a surplus farm dwelling in agricultural areas subject to criteria which are capable of being satisfied. In this ins...nce, the subject lands lie beyond a settlement area boundary as established in the Official Plan and are appropriately considered under the surplus dwelling policies. That the proposed application for consent be supported subject to the following conditions and the Elgin Land Division Committee advised accordingly: i) That the lands being conveyed be re -zoned to `site- specific' Rural Residential Three (RR3 to permit their size and use for residential purposes, and to permit the creation of a lot having greater than the maximum lot area requirement (4,000 sq m) of the RR3 zone; ii) That the lands being retained be re -zoned `site specific' Agricultural (A1 to prohibit the maximum number of dwellings permitted thereon to one iii) That the requirements of the Municipality, if any, are satisfied with respect to the existing on -site sanitary waste disposal system serving the dwelling on the lands being conveyed; iv) That a land dedication for road widening along Talbot Line (County Road No. 3) be provided, if necessary, to ensure a minimum right -of -way width of 30 metres is maintained; v) That a new field entrance to Talbot Line (County Road No. 3) be established for the lands being retained to the satisfaction of the County. REASONS i) The severance is 'consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; ii) Conformity with the Official Plan would be maintained; iii) The requirements of the Zoning By -law are capable of being satisfied; iv) The matters set out in the Planning Act would be satisfied. Hollanada Farms Ltd. e Proposed Severance Municipality of West Elgin 21 April 2011 page 5 (original signer d by) Ted L. Halwa, MCIP, RPP X0008/2019 APPLICATION FOR A CONSENT Hollanada Farms Ltd 25143 Talbot Line Part of Lot 18, Concession XIII (Aldborough) Municipality of West Elgin Municipaiity of WEST ELGIN FIGURE 1 TALBOT LINE H1r ZONING Al AGRICULTURAL C1 HAMLET COMMERCIAL HR HAMLET RESIDENTIAL I INSTITUTIONAL LANDS PROPOSED TO HAMLET OF EAGLE SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY BE CONVEYED 1' _1' 0 I MI MI II I_a. wampum. LANDS PROPOSED TO (MUNICIPLAITYOF WEST ELGIN OFFICIAL PLAN) BE RETAINED PROVINCIALLY SIGNIFICANT WETLANDS (MUNICIPLAITY OF WEST ELGIN OFFICIAL PLAN) 1:6,500 Metres 0 75 150 225 300 PLEASE Cr'irlilPL{ET(E THE F 1. PROPERTY OWNER: NAME: «o L A-FJ re--- L a, a c ADDRESS: PHONE: Sl c l 7 19 I 2. LOT l CONCESSION ACREAGE OF TOTAL PARCEL: 3. PARCEL TO BE SEVERED: q'3 PrLa0 I-0 06 ACREAGE 1 g- FRONTAGE 1 4. ACREAGE TO BE RETAINED: 1Z 5. REASONS FOR SEVERING AN AGRICULTURAL PARCEL SURPLUS DWELLING ONLY IS THE DWELLING SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE FARM? YES 1 NO WHEN WAS DWELLING CONSTRUCTED? -A 1 a i 0 (YEAR) IS THE DWELLING STRUCTURALLY SOUND SUITABLE OR POTENTIALLY SUITABLE, FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY? YES NO WHERE IS YOUR PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE? e L i 3t S (14 D Vti) LrJ MUNICIPALITY 4: L-Q g 09__0L6 H 6. REASONS FOR SEVERING A PARCEL FOR OTHER THAN FOR SURPLUS DWELLINGS? 7. OTHER COMMENTS: DATE A eD I S( MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN APPLICATION FOR FROPSSED SEVERANCES 1 LLOW01:9G: SIGNATURE DEPTH C NOTE: There is no charge for the first time Counci revie s a proposed severance application. The fee for additional reviews and re- submissions by C• is $100.00 per instance. If you wish to attend the council meeting, please contact the Clerk. Proposed severance applications are reviewed by Council at their meeting held on the 4 Thursday of each month. Please submit this application by the 3 Wednesday of the month for inclusion in the agenda. x �Z l� Po v\ mss. i J P f- i� i i r i ,f� i j r 0 F f 0\ m 5c.0� 1G 0 L.AR16 r,..rhwnn� -sue air.v+�v� From: "ZADORSKY, Tom" <tom.zadorsky@canadapost.postescanada.ca> To: "P. Van Vaerenbergh" <roads @westelgin.net> Cc: <nbryant @westelgin.net> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:43 AM Subject: RE: West Lorne Community Mailboxes Paul, Here are locations that I was under the impression were already approved: 1 On Jane Street at the water tower 2 sites, 6 Modules 2 Corner of John St and Graham Street 4 sites, 11 modules 3 Division Street, between William and McGregor 3 sites, 8 modules 4 B &J Variety —1 site, 3 modules 5 Elm Street Wellington Street 2 sites, 6 modules 6 Wellington Street Munroe Street 2 sites, 6 modules 7 Elm Street Ridge Street 2 sites, 6 modules 8 142 Chestnut Street —1 site, 2 modules 9 Opposite 143 Jessie Street 1 site, 2 modules 10 Opposite 166E Mehring Street —1 site, 2 modules 11 Opposite 166 Graham Street 1 site, 2 modules 12 Marsh Line Angelo Drive 3 sites, 9 modules 13 Opposite 11628 Catherine Court 1 site, 3 modules 14 182 Main Street 3 sites, 9 module Paul, if you require anything further please let me know. 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Box 490 Rodney, Ontario, NOL 2C0 Attention: Norma Bryant RE: Johnston Brothers (Bothwell) Limited, Gravel Pit Application, SW'/ Lot 5, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Aldborough Municipality of West Elgin, County of Elgin Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Application ID: 625267 Dear Norma: _D1 On behalf of my clients, Johnston Brothers (Bothwell) Limited, for your review, please find enclosed a complete application package in support of an application to the Ministry of Natural Resources for a Category 1, Class A, pit below water licence. Also enclosed are a "Notice of Application for a Licence" and a "Notice of Public Information Session" which shall be published in the April 21 st edition of the West Elgin Chronicle. An additional set of reports and plans is also enclosed should members of the public wish to view them at the Municipal office. The application is to allow for a 20.1 hectare gravel pit which proposes to extract aggregate material from above and below the ground water table. If you wish to provide additional information and comments, please reply to the above address, or as outlined in "Notice of Application for a Licence" if appropriate. If you have any questions or require any clarifications please contact me at the above numbers or email, or in writing at the above address. Yours truly, biA/415uta.Gt,t. William L. Bradshaw, B.Sc(Eng), P.Eng cc: Johnston Brothers (Bothwell) Limited cc: MNR- Aylmer Professional Engineers Authorized by the Professional Engineers Ontario of Ontario to offer professional engineering services. March 23, 2011 To: The Municipality of West Elgin Att: B. Wiehle M. Bodner R. Leatham D. Aldred This letter is a follow -up on our meeting of March 10, 2011. I would like to repeat that had I been aware of the cost of over $9000 to obtain municipal water on my property at 8577 FurnivaI road, I would not have proceeded with the installation. As I stated, I was told the cost would be around $2000, and made my decision on that basis. As in any business, selling a product or service for one price and then billing a client for well over 4 times that price, would be viewed as totally unacceptable. I realize that this was an honest mistake, but I do not feel that I should bear the full burden of it since the mistake was not mine. With this in mind, I would like to suggest that a reasonable settlement of the problem would be a credit of $2000 against my future water bills. I sincerely hope you will give this option your full consideration. Yours Truly, R. Miller D Council of the Municipality of West Elgin, c/o Norma Bryant, Clerk, 22413 Hoskins Line, P.O. Box 490, Rodney ON NOL 2C0 Dear Council members: zoo r 7 h arnes 1 Land Trust 0 (44/ PO Box 25054 London, Ontario N6C 6A8 Working together to leave a legacy of healthy landscapes Re: Drainage problem along Kerr Road 600 m south of Queens Line 8 April 2011 The Thames Talbot Land Trust recently became owners of a 40 ha deciduous swamp and forest called the Tanager Tract, legally described as Concession 8, North part Lot 13, West Elgin (former Aldborough Township). This important natural area is listed by the Provincial government (Ministry of Natural Resources) and the Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan as a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) and as part of a regional Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) called the West Lorne Woods. The Tanager Tract contains several plants and animals listed as species at risk in Ontario. The habitat of these species is protected under the Endangered Species Act. The Tanager Tract abuts municipal road allowances along Queens Line and Kerr Road. In May and June 2010 the municipal Roads Department undertook extensive ditch work in the road allowances along Kerr Road north of the abandoned railroad tracks. The ditches were deepened and widened on both sides of Kerr Road, which raised concerns among local naturalists that the ditch work would cause the vernal (or seasonal) pools in the swamp to dry out prematurely in the early summer and to lower the water table in the permanent ponds near the ANSI. These ponds are known breeding habitat for rare turtles. The TTLT did not own the property at the time the ditch work was done and was not in a position to lodge a formal protest with the Municipality of West Elgin. This spring, however, our fears about how this ditch work could negatively impact on the swamp were realized. On 4 April 2011 local resident and naturalist Bill Prieksaitis informed me that Ken and Nancy Murray of West Lorne (members of a stewards group set up in February 2011 to monitor the Tanager Tract) had seen water pouring out from the swamp into the newly excavated ditch and flowing away. As this is a natural heritage area, this is simply not acceptable. There are no valid economic or agricultural reasons why the drain work along Kerr Road should be allowed to dry out a functioning swamp, a PSW and habitat for species at risk. There is no adjoining cropland in the area. There is, on the other hand, a well recognized conservation rationale for not permitting practices that drain remnant patches of Carolinian swamp. The rationale includes the maintenance of water quality and hydrologic function, tree health, erosion control, preventing loss of biodiversity and protecting habitat of aquatic organisms and species at risk. Attached are two photographs of the site in question. Fig 1 (taken on 5 April 201 1) shows water rushing out of the swales and discharging into the flooded ditch on Kerr Road. The flow rate was considerably greater on April 4. Fig 2, taken S along Kerr Road, shows the flooded ditch in the foreground and in the distance the shallow berm constructed at the request of the MNR may be seen. The berm was seeded with grass 2011 and is slightly greener in the image. It appears to have blocked surface water entering from the wetland into the ditch along its length. I hope some accommodation can be made with regard to this problem. TTLT representatives would be happy to meet with your Drainage Engineer and Species at Risk Specialists from MNR to discuss practical solutions to this problem. Yours sincerely, Stan Caveney, President, Thames Talbot Land Trust cc. Bill Prieksaitis, West Elgin Nature Club Ron Gould, MNR Chris Leys, Chair, Tanager Tract Stewards Group Jane Bowles, Chair, TTLT Property Management Committee Fig 1. Ditch along east side of Kerr Rd. looking into Tanager Tract. Water is rushing from the swales in the swamp into the roadside ditch constructed in 2010, and then drains at considerable velocity towards the newly installed culvert under Kerr Road to the north. Si _n s ost marks south corner of theTTLT ro i erty. Fig 2. Looking south along Kerr Road towards the old railway crossing. The remedial berm installed in 2010 by the roads crew (arrowed, far left hand side of ditch) prevents runoff from the south end of the swamp and likely diverts it to the current outlet seen in the foreground. Thanking you in advance. Yo rs truly, 17 Ann Smith Canada Day Committee /as TliE• n cipa it E Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line Rodney, Ontario NOL 2C0 Dear Mayor Council: Re: Canada Day, Miller Park, West Lorne Friday, July 1st 2011 April 28, 2011 p Our Canada Day Committee will be organizing our Canada Day celebration. The following service clubs will be participating Optimist Club of West Lorne, West Lorne Lawn Bowling Club, West Lorne Rodney Fire Departments, Knights of Columbus and West Lorne Legion. The committees will be meeting to organize the events. The following is a list of events to date, however more activities may be organized. Friday, July 1 1. Kids Country Carnival which was a huge success thanks to the local businesses; 2. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry; 3. Opening Ceremonies; 4. West Lorne Firemen vs. Rodney Firemen Fun Baseball game; 5. Snake Lady Show; 6, Fireworks West Elgin Fire Departments. We are therefore requesting support for the following: (a) Council approval to hold Canada Day celebrations at Miller Park/Rodney Park on July 1 2011; (b) Provide a grant for the use of the arena on July 1 if necessary; (c) Authorization to request funding for the celebrate Canada Day program from Heritage Canada; (d) Funding to cover the fireworks expense. 22413 Hoskins Line, Box 490, Rodney, Ontario NOL 200 Tel: (519) 785 -0560 Fax: (519) 785 -0644 Muscular Dystrophy Canada February 16, 2011 Mayor Bernie Wiehle Municipality of West Elgin P.O. Box 490 22413 Hoskins Line Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Your worship Mayor Wiehle, Dystrophie musculaireCanada It is with great pleasure that I acknowledge the exceptional efforts of the West Elgin (West Lorne Station 2) Fire Department who through their annual boot drive raised $2,545.91 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Since 1954, Fire Fighters have been champions in support of Canadians affected with muscular dystrophy. Their passion for supporting families by organizing Boot Drives and other events to raise funds and awareness have become an important long standing tradition and we are fortunate the West Elgin (West Lorne Station 2) Fire Department are a part of this. Annually more than 600 Departments /Associations across Canada work in partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and Fire Fighters continue to be our single most important revenue source. Last year Ontario Fire Fighters raised $1,093,000 and continue to be leaders across the country. With these generous funds Muscular Dystrophy Canada is able to provide Canadian families with more than $2 million worth of equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters. it also allows us to fund over $4 million dollars of cutting edge neuromuscular research. We admire the ongoing passion and commitment of the members of the West Elgin (West Lorne Station 2) Fire Department for all they do in your community and for those affected with muscular dystrophy. We are proud to have them on our fundraising team. Muscular Dystrophy Canada would like to extend thanks to your local Fire Fighters, your community, and leaders such as yourself, who support these incredible heroes. It takes a million muscles to find a cure; Fire Fighters are making a difference one muscle at a time! Sincerely, Deanna Totten Regional Manager Revenue Development Manager, Fire Fighters CC: Luke Rastapkevicius, Muscular Dystrophy Canada Chairperson Allen Beer, Fire Chief London Community Office: 383 Richmond St. Suite 915, London, ON N6A 3C4 T 519.850.8700 1.877.850.8720 F 519.850.8701 W muscie.ca A SPECIAL THANKS TO FIRE FIGHTERS AND CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK IN MOVING MUSCLES FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS. Taxation Charity Registration Number! 10775 5837 RR0001 NormaBry From: "Bernie Wiehle" <bwiehle @sympatico.ca> To: "Norma Bryant" <nbryant @westelgin.net> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 3:18 PM Attach: Mayor Hope intro letter 120710.doc; Mayor Invite_041211.pdf Subject: Fw: Invitation to Attend Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Conference June 15 17, 2011 FYI for council correspondence Original Message From: Randy Hope Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:21 AM Subject: Invitation to Attend Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Conference June 15 17, 2011 Dear Mayor and Members of Council: April 15, 2010 As a fellow mayor sharing the shoreline of the Great Lakes, I am writing to invite you to join with me in a special event The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Conference. This is a unique gathering of mayors and senior officials from Ontario, Quebec and the eight Great Lakes States, who come together to share our common experiences and interests as leaders of communities living on or near the shoreline of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence. This year, the event is in Niagara Falls on Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17, 2011. Niagara Region is this year's host municipality. It promises to be time well spent- learning directly from other mayors about issues facing their communities, and sharing practical ideas and practices that can help your community- from waterfront vitality, water management, beaches and coasts, improving our spill prevention and response capacities and emerging challenges on new energy development around the Lakes. The event also features a top notch companion program, providing a rare opportunity for our companions to develop new friendships, enjoy the Niagara Region and share common experiences. More information about the conference can be found at www.thepowerofsharedwaters.com. Please consider joining me at this unique event. Please contact Pam Kaput at pam.kaputna alslcities.orq or 312.201.4518 for additional information on the conference or the organization. Thank you for your attention to this matter and I look forward seeing you at the conference. Sincerely, Page 1 of 2 4/18/2011 Randy R. Hope, Mayor, Municipality of Chatham -Kent 315 King St. W., PO Box 640 Chatham, ON N7M 5K8 Email: randyhope(c�chatham- kent.ca Phone: 519.436.3219 Fax: 519.436.3236 Randy R. Hope, Mayor Municipality of Chatham -Kent www.glslcities.orc, 9f? %.i ?yo( �f `f F.. iJ r':, c gi1C_•i! P -1d. C.17c a1? i ;iid“)) Chic:ay r:; rsicirnci nrfGcl Slaws C %7a ±r f 4,11c2, Al1yr)! pr 1 C7i9 a diarn Chan Page 2 of 2 4/18/2011