Date: April 9, 2024
Location: Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON
Present: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Peirce, Miller, Chambers, Coleman, and Garneau
Agenda
- Approval of Agenda
- Delegation – Robert Phillips, J.H. Cohoon Engineering Limited (Re: Agenda Item 10.1, ZBA18-23)
- RPT-0191-24 – ZBA18-23-SL: 213 Maple Avenue South Zoning By-law Amendment
- In Camera Session – Litigation (OLT Appeal, 245 Oakland Road)
- By-laws – First, Second, and Third Readings
Votes at a Glance
| # | Motion | Result | Tally |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approve ZBA18-23-ES rezoning 1.55 ha at 213 Maple Avenue South from Agriculture (A) to Residential Hamlets and Villages (RH) | Passed | unanimous |
Full Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
Council approved the agenda for the April 9, 2024 meeting. Before the vote, Councillor Peirce took a moment to recognize Rick Shannon, a long-serving volunteer firefighter for the County of Brant who had recently passed away.
Approve ZBA18-23-ES rezoning 1.55 ha at 213 Maple Avenue South from Agriculture (A) to Residential Hamlets and Villages (RH)
5.1. Delegation – Robert Phillips, J.H. Cohoon Engineering Limited (Re: Agenda Item 10.1, ZBA18-23)
Bob Phillips from J.H. Cohoon Engineering Limited appeared before Council to speak in support of the staff recommendation related to a zoning by-law amendment application at 213 Maple Avenue South. His delegation was received and referred to the relevant agenda item for consideration.
10.1. RPT-0191-24 – ZBA18-23-SL: 213 Maple Avenue South Zoning By-law Amendment
Council considered a request to rezone approximately 1.55 hectares of land at 213 Maple Avenue South from Agricultural (A) to Residential Hamlets and Villages (RH), submitted by J.H. Cohoon Engineering on behalf of DeMunck Farms Ltd. The rezoning would allow low-density residential uses on the property, consistent with the County's Official Plan. Council approved the application, finding it conforms to provincial and local planning policies.
14. In Camera Session – Litigation (OLT Appeal, 245 Oakland Road)
Council moved into a closed (in camera) session to receive legal advice regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal related to 245 Oakland Road. This type of session is held privately when discussions involve solicitor-client privileged information. Council returned to open session after approximately six minutes.
15. By-laws – First, Second, and Third Readings
Council passed two by-laws through three readings: By-law 29-24, which formally amends the County's Zoning By-law to reflect the rezoning approved at 213 Maple Avenue South, and By-law 30-24, a standard procedural by-law confirming the actions taken by Council at this meeting.
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