Planning Committee Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with two Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land Matters, the first regarding St. George Street and Frood Road, Sudbury, and the second regarding Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury, in accordance with Municipal Act, 2001, par 239 (2)(c).

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Tina McKinnon, to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73382-0703, Parcel 8208, Lot 6, Concession 2, Township of Denison in order to extend the use of a garden suite in accordance with Section 39.1(4) of the Planning Act for a temporary period of three (3) years, as outlined in the report entitled “790 Regional Road 3, Whitefish”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026 subject to the following condition: 1.That prior to the enactment of the amending zoning by-law, the Owner shall finalize the building permit for the garden suite, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. 2.That conditional approval shall lapse on October 12, 2027 unless Condition #1 above has been met and an extension has been granted by Council. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Denis Faucher, to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73346-1006, Parcel 29914 SEC SWS SRO, Part 3, Plan 53R-13565, Lot 2, Concession 2, Township of Rayside in order to extend the use of a garden suite in accordance with Section 39.1(4) of the Planning Act for a temporary period of three (3) years, as outlined in the report entitled “915 Bruno Street, Azilda”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin

Regarding the Official Plan Amendment: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Margaret Mazzuca and Todd Mazzuca to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan by redesignating a portion of the subject lands from Parks and Open Space to Living Area 1 on those lands described as PIN 73507-1699, Part Block B, Plan M633, Parts 7, 9, 16-18 on Plan 53R-21966, Lot 10, Concession 6, Township of Capreol, City of Greater Sudbury, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Hemlock Street, Capreol” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of March 30, 2026. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin

Regarding the Rezoning : THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Margaret Mazzuca and Todd Mazzuca to amend By law 2010 100Z being the Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury by changing the zoning classification on the subject lands from “R1-5”, Low Density Residential One to “R3(S)”, Medium Density Residential Special on those lands described as PIN 73507-1699, Part Block B, Plan M633, Parts 7, 9, 16-18 on Plan 53R-21966, Lot 10, Concession 6, Township of Capreol, City of Greater Sudbury as outlined in the report entitled “0 Hemlock Street, Capreol” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of March 30, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the amending by-law includes the following site-specific provisions: a)To permit a rear yard setback of 1.2 m, where 7.5 m is required; b)To permit a minimum court depth of 2.4 m, where both walls contain balconies or windows into a habitable room, where 15.0 m is required; c)To permit a minimum of 1 parking space per dwelling unit where 1.5 parking spaces per unit would be required for a row dwelling unit or multiple dwelling unit; and d)That no accessible parking space shall be provided, where 1 space is required to be provided if more than 9 parking spaces are required. 2.That an “H”, (Holding) symbol be applied to the zoning to prohibit development until sufficient water capacity is or will be available to accommodate the proposed development to t

Regarding Future Prevention of Split-Zoning THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Margaret Mazzuca and Todd Mazzuca to amend By law 2010 100Z being the Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury by changing the zoning classification on the subject lands from “R3(S)”, Medium Density Residential Special to R3, Medium Density Residential on an easterly portion of those lands described as PIN 73507-1699, Part Block B, Plan M633, Parts 7, 9, 16-18 on Plan 53R-21966, Lot 10, Concession 6, Township of Capreol, City of Greater Sudbury as outlined in the report entitled “0 Hemlock Street, Capreol” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of March 30, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That prevention of split-zoning is required to meet a condition of land severance (consent) for lot addition, for consolidation of an easterly portion of the subject lands with those abutting lands to the east known municipally as 35 Coulson Street. 2.That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law the owner shall submit a registered survey plan describing the lands to be rezoned to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin

the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize lease agreements with Sudbury Better Beginnings, Better Futures Association for the use and occupation of the fieldhouses located at 140 St. George Street, Sudbury and 496 Frood Road, Sudbury, by way of grant (nil rent), for a five-year term, with an option to renew for an additional five-year term.

the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize a Lease Agreement with Our Children, Our Future - Family Resources for the use and occupation of the fieldhouse located at 1978 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, by way of grant (nil rent), for a five-year term, with an option to renew for an additional five-year term.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 11.1.1.

the City of Greater Sudbury’s delegated official be directed to amend the conditions of draft approval for the draft plan of subdivision on lands described as Parcel 13763 S.W.S., thirdly, being Part 1, Plan 53R-8730 in Lot 8, Concession 4, Township of Waters, City of Greater Sudbury, File 780-8/04008, as outlined in the report entitled “Pineridge Subdivision, Lively”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026, as follows: a) By amending the draft plan lapsing date in Condition #20 to February 3, 2028. b) In Condition 11, 24, 25, 33, and 37 by replacing “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Community Infrastructure”. c) In Condition 15, by replacing “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Planning and Growth”. d) By adding the following note: “1. The applicant is advised that compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994, the federal Fisheries Act, 1985, the provincial Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, and the provincial Endangered Species Act, 2007, is their sole responsibility.”

the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake the process to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z to permit an increase to the maximum height to 20.0 metres in both the ‘C2’, General Commercial and ‘C3’, Limited General Commercial zones as outlined in the report entitled “Increased Height in ‘C2’, General Commercial and ‘C3’, Limited General Commercial Zones", from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to implement “Option 1: Newspaper and Signage (exceeding Planning Act requirements)” by providing statutory Notice of Application and Public Hearing by way of Newspaper (Sudbury Star and Le Voyageur) and provide courtesy Notice of Application and Public Hearing by posting a notice on the subject lands, by January 2027, as outlined in the report entitled “Public Notice Review Report”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026.

a traffic impact study is typically triggered by new development proposals that are expected to generate significant additional traffic, impacting the existing road network, intersections and traffic flow, particularly during peak periods; AND WHEREAS a traffic impact study is commonly required as part of the site plan approval process for developments; AND WHEREAS traffic impact studies are not necessarily triggered by Official Plan Amendment or Re-zoning applications which are not new developments requiring site plan control agreements; AND WHEREAS land use changes or new builds which have the potential to significantly alter traffic patterns, volumes and flows should trigger traffic impact studies to ensure a continued safe, functional and sustainable transportation network; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff present a report to the Planning Committee during the second quarter of 2026 providing background information on traffic impact studies and when they are requested, identifying the gap for employment/industrial lands, and outlining the process that staff would use to determine when a traffic impact study will be conducted internally, and how solutions would be implemented.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with two Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land Matters, the first regarding St. George Street and Frood Road, Sudbury, and the second regarding Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury, in accordance with Municipal Act, 2001, par 239 (2)(c).

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Tina McKinnon, to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73382-0703, Parcel 8208, Lot 6, Concession 2, Township of Denison in order to extend the use of a garden suite in accordance with Section 39.1(4) of the Planning Act for a temporary period of three (3) years, as outlined in the report entitled “790 Regional Road 3, Whitefish”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026 subject to the following condition: 1.That prior to the enactment of the amending zoning by-law, the Owner shall finalize the building permit for the garden suite, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. 2.That conditional approval shall lapse on October 12, 2027 unless Condition #1 above has been met and an extension has been granted by Council. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Denis Faucher, to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73346-1006, Parcel 29914 SEC SWS SRO, Part 3, Plan 53R-13565, Lot 2, Concession 2, Township of Rayside in order to extend the use of a garden suite in accordance with Section 39.1(4) of the Planning Act for a temporary period of three (3) years, as outlined in the report entitled “915 Bruno Street, Azilda”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann

Resolution Regarding the Official Plan Amendment: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Margaret Mazzuca and Todd Mazzuca to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan by redesignating a portion of the subject lands from Parks and Open Space to Living Area 1 on those lands described as PIN 73507-1699, Part Block B, Plan M633, Parts 7, 9, 16-18 on Plan 53R-21966, Lot 10, Concession 6, Township of Capreol, City of Greater Sudbury, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Hemlock Street, Capreol” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of March 30, 2026. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann

Resolution Regarding the Rezoning: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Margaret Mazzuca and Todd Mazzuca to amend By law 2010 100Z being the Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury by changing the zoning classification on the subject lands from “R1-5”, Low Density Residential One to “R3(S)”, Medium Density Residential Special on those lands described as PIN 73507-1699, Part Block B, Plan M633, Parts 7, 9, 16-18 on Plan 53R-21966, Lot 10, Concession 6, Township of Capreol, City of Greater Sudbury as outlined in the report entitled “0 Hemlock Street, Capreol” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of March 30, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the amending by-law includes the following site-specific provisions: a)To permit a rear yard setback of 1.2 m, where 7.5 m is required; b)To permit a minimum court depth of 2.4 m, where both walls contain balconies or windows into a habitable room, where 15.0 m is required; c)To permit a minimum of 1 parking space per dwelling unit where 1.5 parking spaces per unit would be required for a row dwelling unit or multiple dwelling unit; and d)That no accessible parking space shall be provided, where 1 space is required to be provided if more than 9 parking spaces are required. 2.That an “H”, (Holding) symbol be applied to the zoning to prohibit development until sufficient water capacity is or will be available to accommodate the proposed develo

Resolution Regarding Future Prevention of Split-Zoning THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Margaret Mazzuca and Todd Mazzuca to amend By law 2010 100Z being the Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury by changing the zoning classification on the subject lands from “R3(S)”, Medium Density Residential Special to R3, Medium Density Residential on an easterly portion of those lands described as PIN 73507-1699, Part Block B, Plan M633, Parts 7, 9, 16-18 on Plan 53R-21966, Lot 10, Concession 6, Township of Capreol, City of Greater Sudbury as outlined in the report entitled “0 Hemlock Street, Capreol” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of March 30, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That prevention of split-zoning is required to meet a condition of land severance (consent) for lot addition, for consolidation of an easterly portion of the subject lands with those abutting lands to the east known municipally as 35 Coulson Street. 2.That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law the owner shall submit a registered survey plan describing the lands to be rezoned to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize lease agreements with Sudbury Better Beginnings, Better Futures Association for the use and occupation of the fieldhouses located at 140 St. George Street, Sudbury and 496 Frood Road, Sudbury, by way of grant (nil rent), for a five-year term, with an option to renew for an additional five-year term.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize a Lease Agreement with Our Children, Our Future - Family Resources for the use and occupation of the fieldhouse located at 1978 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, by way of grant (nil rent), for a five-year term, with an option to renew for an additional five-year term.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 11.1.1.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury’s delegated official be directed to amend the conditions of draft approval for the draft plan of subdivision on lands described as Parcel 13763 S.W.S., thirdly, being Part 1, Plan 53R-8730 in Lot 8, Concession 4, Township of Waters, City of Greater Sudbury, File 780-8/04008, as outlined in the report entitled “Pineridge Subdivision, Lively”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026, as follows: a) By amending the draft plan lapsing date in Condition #20 to February 3, 2028. b) In Condition 11, 24, 25, 33, and 37 by replacing “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Community Infrastructure”. c) In Condition 15, by replacing “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Planning and Growth”. d) By adding the following note: “1. The applicant is advised that compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994, the federal Fisheries Act, 1985, the provincial Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, and the provincial Endangered Species Act, 2007, is their sole responsibility.”

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake the process to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z to permit an increase to the maximum height to 20.0 metres in both the ‘C2’, General Commercial and ‘C3’, Limited General Commercial zones as outlined in the report entitled “Increased Height in ‘C2’, General Commercial and ‘C3’, Limited General Commercial Zones", from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to implement “Option 1: Newspaper and Signage (exceeding Planning Act requirements)” by providing statutory Notice of Application and Public Hearing by way of Newspaper (Sudbury Star and Le Voyageur) and provide courtesy Notice of Application and Public Hearing by posting a notice on the subject lands, by January 2027, as outlined in the report entitled “Public Notice Review Report”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 30, 2026.

WHEREAS a traffic impact study is typically triggered by new development proposals that are expected to generate significant additional traffic, impacting the existing road network, intersections and traffic flow, particularly during peak periods; AND WHEREAS a traffic impact study is commonly required as part of the site plan approval process for developments; AND WHEREAS traffic impact studies are not necessarily triggered by Official Plan Amendment or Re-zoning applications which are not new developments requiring site plan control agreements; AND WHEREAS land use changes or new builds which have the potential to significantly alter traffic patterns, volumes and flows should trigger traffic impact studies to ensure a continued safe, functional and sustainable transportation network; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff present a report to the Planning Committee during the second quarter of 2026 providing background information on traffic impact studies and when they are requested, identifying the gap for employment/industrial lands, and outlining the process that staff would use to determine when a traffic impact study will be conducted internally, and how solutions would be implemented.