Date: March 10, 2026
Location: Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON
Present: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Peirce, Miller, Chambers, and Coleman
Agenda
- Approval of Agenda
- County of Brant Council Minutes of February 10, 2026
- ZBA25-25-RC & OPA6-25-RC – 982 & 986 Rest Acres Road
- OPA5-25-RC & PS3-25-RC – 69 Washington Street
- ZBA14-25-LG – 581 Paris Road
- ZBA23-25-AV – 399 Pleasant Ridge Road
- ZBA21-25-LK – 169-197 Pottruff Road
- Agricultural Advisory Committee Report and Minutes of February 10, 2026
- RPT-0119-26 – Community Planning Permit System Discussion: Application Process and 45-day Approval Timeline
- By-laws
Votes at a Glance
Full Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
Council approved the agenda for the March 10, 2026 meeting, including an addition under Other Business noted by Councillor Peirce. The agenda was approved unanimously.
Receive OPA6-25-RC & ZBA25-25-RC (982 & 986 Rest Acres Road) as information and refer comments to staff
Passed 10–0
6.1. County of Brant Council Minutes of February 10, 2026
Council reviewed and approved the official minutes from the previous Council meeting held on February 10, 2026. The minutes were adopted without changes.
Receive OPA5-25-RC & PS3-25-RC (69 Washington Street) as information and refer comments to staff
Passed 10–0
9.1. ZBA25-25-RC & OPA6-25-RC – 982 & 986 Rest Acres Road
Council held a public hearing on applications to change the land use and zoning at 982 and 986 Rest Acres Road to allow for industrial and commercial development. The proposal would re-designate the lands for General and Prestige Employment uses and rezone portions from Agricultural to Prestige and Light Industrial. Members of the public raised questions about the type of industrial use and concerns about traffic on Powerline Road. The applications were received as information and referred to staff for review.
Receive ZBA14-25-LG (581 Paris Road) as information and refer comments to staff
Passed 10–0
9.2. OPA5-25-RC & PS3-25-RC – 69 Washington Street
Council held a public hearing on applications to create eight new residential lots for single and semi-detached homes at 69 Washington Street, along with a park block. The proposal also involves reducing the required setback from natural heritage features, supported by an Environmental Impact Study. Numerous nearby residents spoke in opposition, raising concerns about stormwater runoff, impacts on wildlife, traffic, and parking. The applications were received as information and referred to staff for review.
Approve ZBA23-25-AV (399 Pleasant Ridge Road) rezoning from Agricultural/EX-2 to Agricultural with Special Exception (A-9)
Passed 10–0
9.3. ZBA14-25-LG – 581 Paris Road
Council held a public hearing on an application to rezone 581 Paris Road from Agricultural to Light Industrial with special exceptions, in order to allow future industrial development consistent with the property's General Employment Official Plan designation. Several neighbouring residents raised concerns about increased traffic, speeding, sightlines, wildlife impacts, and potential effects on property values. Staff confirmed the land is not currently serviced with water or wastewater but is intended to be in the future. The application was received as information and referred to staff.
Approve ZBA21-25-LK (169-197 Pottruff Road) rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (M2-46) with site-specific provisions
Passed 10–0
10.1. ZBA23-25-AV – 399 Pleasant Ridge Road
Council considered and approved a zoning change at 399 Pleasant Ridge Road to prohibit a new dwelling unit on the retained farm land following a surplus farm dwelling severance approved in December 2025. The rezoning changes the land from Agricultural and Resource Extraction to Agricultural with Special Exception, fulfilling a condition of the earlier consent approval. No members of the public spoke to the application.
Approve Agricultural Advisory Committee Report and Minutes of February 10, 2026 including chair/vice-chair nominations and emergency preparedness presentation request
Passed 10–0
10.2. ZBA21-25-LK – 169-197 Pottruff Road
Council approved a zoning change at 169 and 197 Pottruff Road to rezone a portion of the land from Agricultural to Light Industrial with site-specific rules, including additional permitted uses, a taller maximum building height, a wider driveway, and fewer required parking spaces. The application supports phased industrial development consistent with the property's Prestige Employment designation. No members of the public attended.
Receive RPT-0119-26 Community Planning Permit System report and refer Council comments to staff
Passed 10–0
11.1. Agricultural Advisory Committee Report and Minutes of February 10, 2026
Council approved the report and minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee's February 10, 2026 meeting. Key decisions included electing Member Sharp as Chair and Member R. Miller as Vice Chair of the committee, and requesting that the Community Emergency Management Coordinator present on emergency preparedness to the committee.
12.1. RPT-0119-26 – Community Planning Permit System Discussion: Application Process and 45-day Approval Timeline
Staff presented an overview of the Community Planning Permit System, a streamlined planning approval process that aims to complete applications within 45 days. The system is designed to scale based on the complexity of each application, and staff outlined how applicants would transition into using it. Council's comments and questions were referred to staff to help shape the development of the system.
17. By-laws
Council passed four by-laws through three readings: By-law 30-26 relating to the Paris Grand Subdivision under the Planning Act; By-law 31-26 amending the Zoning By-law for 399 Pleasant Ridge Road; By-law 32-26 amending the Zoning By-law for 169 and 197 Pottruff Road; and By-law 33-26 confirming the proceedings of the Council meeting. All by-laws were approved unanimously.
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