Date: October 8, 2024
Location: Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON
Present: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Peirce, Miller (left at 7:32 p.m.), Coleman, and Garneau
Agenda
- Approval of Agenda
- CT2-24-KD 182 Governor's Road – Telecommunications Tower Public Hearing
- ZBA21-24-DN 1024 Rest Acres Road – Public Hearing (Information)
- ZBA18-24-DN Block 34 (139 Court Drive) – Zoning By-Law Amendment Approval
- ZBA17-24-DN 26 Spruce Street – Temporary Use By-Law Amendment Approval
- Penman's Dam Lighting Request – National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Light It Up for NDEAM Day
- RPT-0469-24 Downtown Paris Master Plan Zoning Amendment
- RPT-0124-24 Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 – Overview of Legislative Changes and County Initiated Official Plan Amendment
- By-laws
Votes at a Glance
Full Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
Council approved the agenda for the October 8, 2024 meeting with one amendment: item 10.3 (ZBA10-24-HH at 8th Concession Road) was removed from the agenda because nearby property owners had not been given adequate notice of the application.
CT2-24-KD: Signum Wireless 40m communication tower at 182 Governor's Road received as information, referred to staff
8.1. CT2-24-KD 182 Governor's Road – Telecommunications Tower Public Hearing
Signum Wireless Inc. applied to install a 40-metre tall self-supported communications tower on a property at 182 Governor's Road. The tower would support both internet and cell phone service and would be connected to the electrical grid. Council received the application as information and referred any public comments to staff for further review.
ZBA21-24-DN: 1024 Rest Acres Road temporary T-98 zoning extension for Sales Trailer 3 years, received as information
9.1. ZBA21-24-DN 1024 Rest Acres Road – Public Hearing (Information)
A public hearing was held for a temporary zoning by-law amendment at 1024 Rest Acres Road, which would extend the existing temporary zoning for three additional years to continue allowing a sales trailer on the property. No members of the public spoke, and Council referred the application to staff for further review.
ZBA18-24-DN: Approve zoning amendment for 139 Court Drive (Block 34) to modify RM3-8 zone for intensification
10.1. ZBA18-24-DN Block 34 (139 Court Drive) – Zoning By-Law Amendment Approval
Council considered a zoning amendment for land at 139 Court Drive (Block 34) in Paris to allow greater density of residential development, proposed by Losani Homes. Several nearby residents appeared before Council opposing the application, raising concerns about traffic, loss of green space, privacy, school capacity, and neighbourhood character. Council approved the amendment in a close recorded vote of 5 to 4, citing the need for more housing types and affordability.
ZBA17-24-DN: Approve temporary use zoning amendment for 26 Spruce Street as Community Centre/Hall for 3 years
Proclaim October 17, 2024 as Light It Up for NDEAM and October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
RPT-0469-24: Direct staff to initiate Zoning By-Law Amendment to implement Downtown Paris Master Plan objectives
RPT-0124-24: Direct staff to initiate Official Plan Amendment to update policies per Bill 185 legislative changes
10.2. ZBA17-24-DN 26 Spruce Street – Temporary Use By-Law Amendment Approval
Council approved a temporary use by-law amendment to allow the Muslim Council of Ontario to operate a community centre or community hall within an existing building at 26 Spruce Street for up to three years. A neighbouring business owner appeared seeking assurance their operations would not be affected, and staff indicated protections could be included in any future site plan agreement.
11.1.1. Penman's Dam Lighting Request – National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Light It Up for NDEAM Day
Council proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and October 17, 2024 as 'Light It Up for NDEAM' Day in the County of Brant. This recognizes the County's commitment to supporting people with disabilities in the workplace and removing accessibility barriers.
12.1. RPT-0469-24 Downtown Paris Master Plan Zoning Amendment
Staff presented a plan to initiate a zoning by-law amendment for Downtown Paris to implement the recommendations of the Downtown Paris Master Plan, which was adopted by Council in 2019. Council directed staff to move forward with the amendment process, including public and stakeholder consultation, before bringing a final recommendation back to Council.
12.2. RPT-0124-24 Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 – Overview of Legislative Changes and County Initiated Official Plan Amendment
Staff outlined the changes required to the County's Official Plan as a result of Ontario's Bill 185, which aims to help build 1.5 million homes by 2031. Council directed staff to begin an Official Plan amendment process and bring proposed changes back for Council consideration after public consultation.
17. By-laws
Council passed three by-laws on three readings: By-law 102-24 amending the Zoning By-Law for 139 Court Drive, By-law 103-24 amending the Zoning By-Law for 26 Spruce Street, and By-law 105-24 confirming the proceedings of the October 8, 2024 Council meeting.
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