Regular Council

THAT: Report Nos. CDS-21-06 (Official Plan Update) and CDS-26-06 (Ridgeway by the Lake) be considered at this point but the minutes reflect the order of the agenda. (

THAT: Council hereby receives Report No. CDS-21-06 regarding the various changes made to the last Draft Official Plan to address agency and public comments, as well as changes to Provincial Policy Statements and other Provincial Initiatives, and further THAT: Council authorize the scheduling of a Public Meeting under the Planning Act (April 2006), as well as holding of public open houses as outlined in this report. (

THAT: The Willow Trail Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Willow Trail Homes Inc. (John Thiffault) be approved in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13 and the regulations thereunder subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “8” of this report, and further THAT: The parties be advised of Council’s decision on the application in accordance with Provincial regulations, and further THAT: The Mayor be authorized to endorse the plans as approved 20 days after the Notice of Council’s decision has been given provided that no appeals have been lodged, and further THAT: The applicant be advised that the Town’s conditions of Draft Plan Approval for the subdivision will lapse three years from the date of Draft Plan Approval unless an extension of approval is granted by Town Council, if an extension is requested an updated review and amendment of the conditions of approval may be necessary at that time, and further THAT: The conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Report No. CDS-22-06 be circulated to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006 PAGE EIGHT THAT: The application to amend the Official Plan from “General Commercial” to “Urban Residential” and to amend the Zoning By-law from “General Commercial (C2) Zone” to “Residential Multiple 1 Holding RM1 (H) Zone” permitting 16 townhouse dwellings be approved and an Official Plan amendment and Zon

THAT: Council hereby supports the extension of Draft Plan Approval for MacKenzie Crossing Draft Plan of Subdivision to June 15, 2007, and further THAT: The added conditions of draft approval as contained in Appendix “5” of this report be approved, and further THAT: Notice of the change in conditions of draft approval be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 51 (45) of the Ontario Planning Act, and further THAT: The owner and Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department be so advised. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to amend Fence By-law No. 51-2003 to permit a 1.8 metre high fence and associated entrance feature in the front yard at 660 Albert Street. (

THAT: The Lexington Court Draft Plan of Condominium submitted by 918867 Ontario Inc. (Heinz Hummel, President) be approved in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P13 and the Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990 and the regulations thereunder subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “4” of this report, and further THAT: The parties be advised of Council’s decision on the application in accordance with Provincial regulations, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006 PAGE NINE THAT: The Mayor be authorized to endorse the plans as approved 20 days after the Notice of Council’s decision has been given provided that no appeals have been lodged, and further THAT: The applicant be advised that the Town’s conditions of Draft Plan Approval for the condominium will lapse three (3) years from the date of Draft Plan Approval unless an extension of approval is granted by Town Council, if an extension is requested an updated review and amendment of the conditions of approval may be necessary at that time, and further THAT: The conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Report No. CDS-25-06 be circulated to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. (

THAT: Report No. CDS-26-06 regarding an application to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as Ridgeway Estates Phase 1 Plan of Subdivision located on the east side of Prospect Point Road, south of Thunder Bay Road, to reduce the required side yard setback in the “Residential 1 Zone” from 1.5 metres for a one storey building to 1.2 metres for Lots 1 to 9 on Registered Plan 59M-341 be approved, and further THAT: A Site Specific Amending Zoning By-law be presented for the consideration of Council. (

THAT: The Town enter into a Site Plan Agreement with 918867 Ontario Inc. for Lexington Court Condo Development located on the east side of Albert Street, north of Albany Road, subject to receipt of the final drawings to the Town’s satisfaction, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to amend Zoning By-law No. 129-90 by removing the holding provisions after the owner has entered into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Site Plan Agreement and requisite documents. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 9:18 p.m. (