The Greater Sudbury Record

Planning Committee Meeting

February 9, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Cormier, Fortin, Landry-Altmann, Lapierre, Leduc

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (22 motions)

22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by SLV Homes/2487893 Ontario Limited, on behalf of the property owner, to amend Zoning By law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from ‘R1-5’, Low Density Residential One, to ‘R2-2’,Low Density Residential Two, on the lands described as PINs 73348-0820, 73348-0821, 73348-0822 & 73348-0823, Lots 30, 31, 32 & 33, Plan 53M-1446, Lot 2, Concession 2, Township of Balfour to permit semi-detached dwellings, for a total of eight (8) residential units, as outlined in the report entitled “Windstar Avenue, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Adam Martel, to amend Zoning By law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from ‘R1-5’, Low Density Residential One, to ‘R3(S)’, Medium Density Residential Special, on the lands described as PIN 02124-0059, Parcel 39023 SEC SES, N ½ Lot 3, Plan M-170, Lot 1, Concession 5, Township of McKim, to allow for the construction of an eight unit Row Dwelling, as outlined in the report entitled “1081 Attlee Avenue, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: a)A minimum rear yard setback of 4.5 m, where 7.5 m is required; b)A minimum rear privacy yard of 4.5 m, where 7.5 m is required; c)A minimum side privacy yard of 4.5 m, where 7.5 m is required; and d)A maximum lot coverage of 45%, where the maximum is limited to 40%. YEAS: (4) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin NAYS: (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Chelmsford Green Developments Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from 'R1-5', Low Density Residential Zone, 'R2-2', Low Density Residential Two Zone, and 'R3(67)', Medium Density Residential Special Zone, to the 'R3(S)', Medium Density Residential Special Zone, on lands described as PINs 73348-0611, 73348-0764, 73348-0780, 73348-0781, & 73348-0782, Parcel 29828, Reference Plan 53R-16711 Part 10, Reference Plan 53R-13257 Part 11, Reference Plan 53R-18587 Parts 1, 4 & 5, Part Lot 2, Concession 2, Township of Balfour, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Mainville Street, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026, subject to the following site-specific provision: 1.A minimum rear yard setback of 6 m for all dwelling types, where 7.5 m is required. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the resolution be amended to remove condition 1.b. A minimum setback to the highwater mark of 50 metres. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approve the application by Felix Lopes Jr. and Catherine and Richard Nolin for Official Plan Amendment 150 to redesignate a portion of the subject property to Rural on lands described as PIN 73559-0117, Part Lot 10, Concession 2, Township of Neelon, as in EP5414 except LT80064, LT80065, LT80103, LT80104, LT157416, LT158235, Parts 1 T0 4 Plan 53R5701, Parts 1 and 2 Plan 53R6066, Parts 1 TO 8 Plan 53R21923 together with an easement over Part Lot 10 Concession 2, Neelon, Parts 2,6,7,8 Plan 53R21923 as in SD501729, City of Greater Sudbury (2750 Dube Road, Sudbury) as outlined in the report entitled “2750 Dube Road, Sudbury”, from the General Manager, Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approve a City-initiated zoning by-law amendment to rezone the subject lands from ‘R1-1’, Low Density Residential One to ‘R1-1(SP)’, Low Density Residential One Special on lands described as PIN 73559-0117, Part Lot 10, Concession 2, Township of Neelon, as in EP5414 except LT80064, LT80065, LT80103, LT80104, LT157416, LT158235, Parts 1 to 4 Plan 53R-5701, Parts 1 and 2 Plan 53R-6066, Parts 1 to 8 Plan 53R-21923 together with an easement over Part Lot 10 Concession 2, Neelon, Parts 2,6,7,8 Plan 53R-21923 as in SD501729, City of Greater Sudbury (2750 Dube Road, Sudbury) subject to the following conditions: The following special provisions be included: A shoreline buffer are
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin As
Carried
the resolution be amended to include the following wording at the end of the resolution: "AND THAT "hydro electric" be excluded from the proposed amendments". YEAS: (3) Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann NAYS: (2) Councillor Lapierre, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
amended: THAT The City of Greater Sudbury approves City-initiated amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw 2010-100Z related to renewable energy generation as a use as outlined in the report entitled “Planning Policy Framework for Renewable Energy Projects”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026; AND THAT "hydro electric" be excluded from the proposed amendments. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin As
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment 155 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury, and directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law, as outlined in the report entitled “Employment Land Strategy Implementation: Commercial/Industrial Policy Framework Review – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the amendments to Zoning By-law 2010-100Z for the City of Greater Sudbury, and directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law, as outlined in the report entitled “Employment Land Strategy Implementation: Commercial/Industrial Policy Framework Review – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 6.1.1
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the extension of Official Plan Amendment application File # 701-5/19-001 and rezoning application File # 751-5/19-002 by Nickel Belt Boom Truck Ltd. on lands described as Part of PIN 73350-0593 in Lot 4, Concession 2, Township of Balfour, as outlined in the report entitled “401 Joanette Road, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026, for a period of one (1) year to January 9, 2027. 8. Members' Motions Public Comments: No Motions were presented. 9. Addendum Public Comments: No Addendum was presented. 10. Civic Petitions Public Comments: No Petitions were submitted. 11. Question Period Public Comments: No Questions were asked. 12. Adjournment Public Comments: Councillor Cormier moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 3:31 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by SLV Homes/2487893 Ontario Limited, on behalf of the property owner, to amend Zoning By law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from ‘R1-5’, Low Density Residential One, to ‘R2-2’,Low Density Residential Two, on the lands described as PINs 73348-0820, 73348- 0821, 73348-0822 & 73348-0823, Lots 30, 31, 32 & 33, Plan 53M-1446, Lot 2, Concession 2, Township of Balfour to permit semi-detached dwellings, for a total of eight (8) residential units, as outlined in the report entitled “Windstar Avenue, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Adam Martel, to amend Zoning By law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from ‘R1-5’, Low Density Residential One, to ‘R3(S)’, Medium Density Residential Special, on the lands described as PIN 02124-0059, Parcel 39023 SEC SES, N ½ Lot 3, Plan M-170, Lot 1, Concession 5, Township of McKim, to allow for the construction of an eight unit Row Dwelling, as outlined in the report entitled “1081 Attlee Avenue, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: a)A minimum rear yard setback of 4.5 m, where 7.5 m is required; b)A minimum rear privacy yard of 4.5 m, where 7.5 m is required; c)A minimum side privacy yard of 4.5 m, where 7.5 m is required; and d)A maximum lot coverage of 45%, where the maximum is limited to 40%. YEAS: (4): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann NAYS: (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Chelmsford Green Developments Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from 'R1-5', Low Density Residential Zone, 'R2-2', Low Density Residential Two Zone, and 'R3(67)', Medium Density Residential Special Zone, to the 'R3(S)', Medium Density Residential Special Zone, on lands described as PINs 73348-0611, 73348-0764, 73348-0780, 73348-0781, & 73348-0782, Parcel 29828, Reference Plan 53R-16711 Part 10, Reference Plan 53R-13257 Part 11, Reference Plan 53R-18587 Parts 1, 4 & 5, Part Lot 2, Concession 2, Township of Balfour, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Mainville Street, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026, subject to the following site-specific provision: 1.A minimum rear yard setback of 6 m for all dwelling types, where 7.5 m is required. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the resolution be amended to remove condition 1.b. A minimum setback to the highwater mark of 50 metres. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
As amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approve the application by Felix Lopes Jr. and Catherine and Richard Nolin for Official Plan Amendment 150 to redesignate a portion of the subject property to Rural on lands described as PIN 73559-0117, Part Lot 10, Concession 2, Township of Neelon, as in EP5414 except LT80064, LT80065, LT80103, LT80104, LT157416, LT158235, Parts 1 T0 4 Plan 53R5701, Parts 1 and 2 Plan 53R6066, Parts 1 TO 8 Plan 53R21923 together with an easement over Part Lot 10 Concession 2, Neelon, Parts 2,6,7,8 Plan 53R21923 as in SD501729, City of Greater Sudbury (2750 Dube Road, Sudbury) as outlined in the report entitled “2750 Dube Road, Sudbury”, from the General Manager, Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approve a City-initiated zoning by- law amendment to rezone the subject lands from ‘R1-1’, Low Density Residential One to ‘R1-1(SP)’, Low Density Residential One Special on lands described as PIN 73559-0117, Part Lot 10, Concession 2, Township of Neelon, as in EP5414 except LT80064, LT80065, LT80103, LT80104, LT157416, LT158235, Parts 1 to 4 Plan 53R-5701, Parts 1 and 2 Plan 53R-6066, Parts 1 to 8 Plan 53R-21923 together with an easement over Part Lot 10 Concession 2, Neelon, Parts 2,6,7,8 Plan 53R-21923 as in SD501729, City of Greater Sudbury (2750 Dube Road, Sudbury) subject to the following conditions: 1. The following special provisions be included: a. A shoreline
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the proposed Official Plan Amendment 155 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury, and directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law, as outlined in the report entitled “Employment Land Strategy Implementation: Commercial/Industrial Policy Framework Review – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the amendments to Zoning By-law 2010-100Z for the City of Greater Sudbury, and directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law, as outlined in the report entitled “Employment Land Strategy Implementation: Commercial/Industrial Policy Framework Review – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the resolution be amended to include the following wording at the end of the resolution: "AND THAT "hydro electric" be excluded from the proposed amendments". YEAS: (3): Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry- Altmann NAYS: (2): Councillor Lapierre, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
As amended: THAT The City of Greater Sudbury approves City-initiated amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw 2010-100Z related to renewable energy generation as a use as outlined in the report entitled “Planning Policy Framework for Renewable Energy Projects”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026; AND THAT "hydro electric" be excluded from the proposed amendments. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 6.1.1
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the extension of Official Plan Amendment application File # 701-5/19-001 and rezoning application File # 751-5/19-002 by Nickel Belt Boom Truck Ltd. on lands described as Part of PIN 73350-0593 in Lot 4, Concession 2, Township of Balfour, as outlined in the report entitled “401 Joanette Road, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 9, 2026, for a period of one (1) year to January 9, 2027.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried

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