THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Time:
7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.
Location:
HELD IN THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Visited3.Accept or Amend Agenda

THAT the Committee of Adjustment hereby accepts the agenda for the October 17, 2016 hearing as printed and circulated.

Visited4.Committee of Adjustment - Authority

The Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Huron enacted By-law No. 2-2013 authorizing the appointment of the full Council to form the Committee of Adjustment.

Hence, it is by the authority of By-law No. 2-2013 and The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, that his Committee of Adjustment shall perform its responsibilities.

Visited5.Appoint Secretary-Treasurer

The Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Huron hereby enacts the By-law authorizing the appointment of the Clerk as Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer.

Visited6.Statement of Precedent

“That any decision reached by this Committee tonight can not be used to set a precedent.”

Visited7.New Business

File D13-01/2016 Minor Variance Application

Concession 5 South Part Lot 40, East Wawanosh Ward, North Huron (39732 Westfield Road)

Applicant/Owners: Marfran Farms- Francis Hallahan, Marian Hallahan and Steven Hallahan

Visited7.1Purpose and Description

The purpose of this application is to seek relief from Zoning By-law 82-2008 for the Township of North Huron. The subject property is designated Agriculture in the North Huron Official Plan and zoned AG1- General Agriculture in the North Huron Zoning By-law.

The applicant is proposing to construct a dairy barn in conjunction with the existing operation on the south of the property. The provisions set out in the North Huron Zoning By-law require a front yard setback in the AG1 Zone for a structure to be a minimum of 60 metres (197 feet). The proposed Minor Variance seeks relief for 20 metres (67 feet), as the applicant requests to build the dairy barn at a front yard setback of 40 metres (130 feet).

Visited7.2Comments of the Huron County PlannerAttachment Icon

See attached report from Laura Young, Huron County Planner.

Visited7.6Recommendation of the Huron County Planning & Development Department

Approval recommended as outlined in report from Planner.

Visited7.7Recommendation to Council from the Committee of Adjustment

THAT the Committee of Adjustment hereby recommends to North Huron Council that the Minor Variance D13-01/2016 as it applies to Concession 5 South Part Lot 40, East Wawanosh Ward, Township of North Huron (39732 Westfield Road) Applicant/Owners: Marfran Farms- Francis Hallahan, Marian Hallahan and Steven Hallahan; be approved

Visited8.Ruling of the Committee of Adjustment

Minor Variance Procedure Following Public Meeting

The Secretary-Treasurer sends within 10 days a certified copy of the decision indicating the last day of Appealing to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to:
 (a) The Applicant.
 (b) The Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, if requested.
 (c) Each person who appeared in person or by counsel at the Hearing and who filed with the Secretary-Treasurer a written request for Notice of the Decision.

IF NO APPEAL LODGED:

After the 20 day objection period has expired and no Appeal has been lodged, the decision of the Committee of Adjustment is final and binding.
The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the applicant.

IF A NOTICE OF APPEAL IS LODGED:

If within 20 days of the Committee of Adjustment making a decision, an Appeal is lodged with the Secretary-Treasurer outlining the reasons for such an Appeal and said Appeal is accompanied by the required fee of $300.00, the Committee of Adjustment no longer retains jurisdiction over the application.

If a proper Appeal is lodged the Secretary-Treasurer is required to provide proper Notice to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Visited9.Adjournment

THAT there being no further business before the Committee of Adjustment, the Public Hearing be hereby Adjourned at ... pm.

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