THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby recommends approval of the Consent Application File #B40-2016, Owner:  Swiss Valley Farms Inc. c/o Fred J. Meier, North Part Lot 42, East Half Part Lot 41, Concession 5, East Wawanosh, Township of North Huron with the following conditions:

Expiry Period

√  Conditions imposed must be met within one year of the date of notice of decision, as required by Section 53(41) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. If conditions are not fulfilled as prescribed within one year, the application shall be deemed to be refused. Provided the conditions are fulfilled within one year, the application is valid for two years from the date of decision.

Municipal Requirements

√  All municipal requirements be met to the satisfaction of the Township including servicing connections if required, cash-in-lieu of park dedication, property maintenance, compliance with zoning by-law provisions for structures, and any related requirements, financial or otherwise.

√  The subject parcel be numbered and addressed for 911 purposes to the satisfaction of the Township.

√  The sum of $500 be paid to the Township as cash-in-lieu of parkland.

Survey

√  Provide to the satisfaction of the County and the Township:

1. a survey showing the lot lines of the severed parcel and the location of any buildings thereon, and
2. a reference plan based on the approved survey

Zoning

√  Where a violation of any municipal zoning by-law is evident, the appropriate minor variance or rezoning be obtained to the satisfaction of the Township.

Storm Water

√  Section 65 of the Drainage Act to be addressed to the satisfaction of the Township.

Septic System Inspection

√  Applicant is to provide a letter from a licensed contractor advising that the tank has been pumped and is functioning properly for the severed parcel of land to the satisfaction of the Township.

√  Other

The existing grain bin on the proposed severed parcel is removed from the severed property to the satisfaction of the Township.

Note: The applicant is hereby advised that the severed parcel will be automatically rezoned to recognize the residential parcel (e.g. AG4-9) and the retained farmlands will be automatically rezoned to prohibit a new residence (e.g. AG2) in the North Huron Zoning By-law.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby recommends approval of the Consent Application File #B48-2016, Owner:  Groenberg Farms Inc, 86111B Beecroft Line, North Part Lot 30, Concession 12, East Wawanosh, Township of North Huron with the following conditions:

Expiry Period

√  Conditions imposed must be met within one year of the date of notice of decision, as required by Section 53(41) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. If conditions are not fulfilled as prescribed within one year, the application shall be deemed to be refused. Provided the conditions are fulfilled within one year, the application is valid for two years from the date of decision.

Municipal Requirements

√  All municipal requirements be met to the satisfaction of the municipality including servicing connections if required, cash-in-lieu of park dedication, property maintenance, compliance with zoning by-law provisions for structures, compliance with Section 65 of the Drainage Act and any related requirements, financial or otherwise.

√  The subject parcel be numbered and addressed for 911 purposes to the satisfaction of the municipality.

Survey / Reference Plan

√  Provide to the satisfaction of the County and the Municipality:

1. a survey showing the lot lines of the severed parcel and the location of any buildings thereon, and
2. a reference plan based on the approved survey and should also identify the 1’ foot square as a part on the previously severed land. This is to ensure that the lands being severed will merge with a previously severed lot.

Zoning

√  Where a violation of any municipal zoning by-law is evident, the appropriate minor variance or rezoning shall be obtained to the satisfaction of the Township.

Merging

√  The severed land merge on title with the abutting property to the east upon issuance of the certificate under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. (Note: Your solicitor will be required to clear this with the County of Huron).

√  A firm undertaking is to be provided from the solicitor acting for the parties indicating that the severed land and the abutting property to the east will be consolidated into one PIN under the Land Titles System. Note: In the case where a title search has been completed and it has been determined that the severed/retained lands are registered in two different systems (e.g. the Registry or Land Titles system) and a consolidation is not possible then notice will be required to be registered in both systems indicating that the parcels have merged with one another and is considered to be one parcel with respect to Section 50 (3) or (5) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, CP 13 as amended. (Note: Your solicitor will be required to clear this with the County of Huron).

√  Section 50(3) or (5) (whichever applies) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, applies to any subsequent conveyance or transaction of the severed land. (Note: This statement will be included in the consent endorsement and your solicitor will be required to clear this with the County of Huron by including it on the draft deed in preparation).

√  A one square foot portion of the abutting property to which the severed land is to be merged be conveyed to the municipality. A survey be provided showing the one square foot parcel as a part on the reference plan. This condition ensures that the severed portion will remain merged with a previously severed lot.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accept the Petition for Improvement to the Schultz Drain at Concession 3 Lot 35 and 36, East Wawanosh, under Section 78 of the Drainage Act; and that Dietrich Engineering be appointed to prepare a report.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accepts the Municipal Insurance Program Renewal Proposal from BFL Canada for the period of January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018 at a total cost of $173,716.12 ($162,337.00 plus PST of $11,379.12).

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby reduces the speed designated as part of a highway under its jurisdiction as a Community Safety Zone if, in the Council’s opinion, public safety is of special concern on that part of the highway;

AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to prepare the necessary amendments for Community Safety Zone in the areas in North Huron as per Schedule “L” of By-Law 39-2012 to reduce the current speed of 40km/hr to 30km/hr.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the report Howson Dam EA SAR Update and Dam Safety Analysis for information;

AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby direct staff to proceed with the Phase 1 of the MNRF Species at Risk application, and proceed with the RFP document to conduct a Dam Safety Assessment to determine the feasibility of an application under LRIA following formal response from the Ministry.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby request staff to investigate the cost of mobile photo radar equipment and the feasibility of cost sharing acquisition of this equipment with the neighbouring municipalities of Morris-Turnberry, Howick, Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, Central Huron, and Huron East.