The Greater Sudbury Record

Planning Committee Meeting

May 27, 2024

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 (26 motions)

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

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 Frood Road, Sudbury and the second regarding First Avenue, Levack, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c).
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Alain & Sandra Chouinard to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z 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, on lands described as PIN 73500-0054, Parcel 49368, Plan 53R-12854 Part 2, Part Lot 12, Concession 6, Township of Blezard, as outlined in the report entitled “3027 Vern Drive, Blezard Valley”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Mildred Dupuis to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z 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, on lands described as PIN 73510-0251, Part Lot 6, Concession 4, Township of Capreol, as outlined in the report entitled “5030 Dupuis Drive, Hanmer”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Sudbury Home Buyers Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “R2-2”, Low Density Residential Two to “R3(S)”, Medium Density Residential Special, on lands described as PIN 02179-0541, Parcel 19359, Being Lot 29 on Plan M112, Lot 7, Concession 4, Township of McKim, as outlined in the report entitled “620 Pine Street, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27th, 2024, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law the following conditions be completed: The owner shall have applied for a building permit and submitted plans which include landscaping and fencing to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. 2. That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: Permit a minimum lot frontage of 15.24 m where 18 m is required; Permit a minimum front yard setback of 4.51 m where 6 m is required; Permit a minimum of 5 parking spaces, where 6 parking spaces are re-quired for four dwelling units; and Permit a minimum planting strip width of 1.2 m with 1.5 m tall opaque fence along the interior and rear lot lines, whereas a 1.8 m wide planting strip is required with a 1.5 tall opaque fence abutting “R1” or “R2” properties 3. That conditional approval shall lapse on May 27th, 2026 unless Condition #1 above has been met or an extension ha
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Alistair and Michele Ross to amend Zoning By law 2010 100Z by changing the zoning classification on the subject lands from “RU”, Rural and “SLS” Seasonal Limited Service to “RU”, Rural on those lands described as PIN 73480-0338, Parcel 33112, Parts 4-6, Plan 53R-19699, Part 1, Plan SR-16888 & Part 1, Plan SR2044, Lot 3, Concession 4, Township of Cleland, as outlined in the report entitled “931 B Red Deer Lake Road, Wahnapitae”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of May 27, 2024, subject to the following: That prior to the enactment of the amending by-law: the owner shall have applied for a building permit and submitted plans for the conversion of the seasonal dwelling to a permanent dwelling to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, and the owner shall have obtained any approvals required from the Sudbury and District Health Unit for the septic system as part of the conversion of the existing seasonal dwelling to a permanent dwelling. That conditional approval shall lapse on May 28, 2026, unless Condition #1 above has been met or an extension has been granted by Council. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the amendment to the Zoning By-law to introduce the definition and associated permissions of a “Short-Term Rental”, as outlined in the report entitled “Short-Term Rental Zoning By-law Amendment, from the General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the May 27, 2024 Planning Committee Meeting. YEAS: (5) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury authorize a License Confirming and Amending Agreement with Bell Media Inc., for the continued use of the site and tower located at 699 Frood Road, Sudbury, for a further term of seven years; AND THAT the annual licensing fee be funded from Financial – Support Services annual budget; AND THAT the appropriate by-law be prepared to authorize the execution of the License Confirming and Amending Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 10.1.1 to 10.1.4.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs vacant land on Dominion Drive, Val Caron, legally described as PIN 73504-2731(LT), being Block 28, Plan 53M-1330, part of Lot 6, Concession 1, Township of Hanmer; AND THAT the land be offered for sale to the abutting landowner to the west pursuant to the procedures governing the sale of limited marketability surplus land in accordance with Property By-law 2008-174, as outlined in the report entitled “Dominion Drive, Val Caron – Declaration of Surplus Land”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury’s delegated official be directed to amend the conditions of draft approval for a plan of subdivision on those lands described as PIN 73504-2823, Parcel 22436 'A' SES, Lot 6, Concession 2, Township of Hanmer, File 780-7/08001, in the report entitled “Jeanne D’Arc/Dugas Street Subdivision, Val Therese”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024 as follows: By replacing Condition #11 with the following: “11. This draft approval shall lapse on June 23, 2027.” By replacing Condition #35 with the following: ”35.The applicant must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of Conservation Sudbury how the development will continue to convey stormwater from upstream properties currently reporting to the site, including an overland flow route for the regulatory storm event, without increasing the risk of flooding to upstream or adjacent properties.”
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs the northerly portion of 3400 Highway 144, Chelmsford, legally described as part of PIN 73349-1173(LT), part of Lot 2, Concession 3, Township of Balfour; AND THAT the procedures outlined in Property By-law 2008-174 be dispensed with in order to facilitate the sale of the land directly to a non-profit housing provider, as outlined in the report entitled “Northerly Portion of 3400 Highway 144, Chelmsford – Declaration of Surplus Land”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury’s delegated official be directed to amend the conditions of draft approval for a plan of subdivision on those lands described as Part of Parcels 2433 & 9436, Parts 1 to 3, Plan 53R-15429 and Parts 1 & 3, Plan 53R-16637, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Blezard, File # 780-7/98-002, in the report entitled “Whitson Lake Subdivision, Val Caron Extension” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the meeting of May 27th, 2024, as follows: 1. By adding subsection f) as follows to condition #11 “f) Lots containing wetland features must comply with Conservation Sudbury’s wetland guidelines and approval by the Nickel District Conservation Authority is required prior to any development taking place. 2. By deleting Condition #21 and replacing it with the following: “21. That this draft approval shall lapse on June 16th, 2025.” 3. By adding the following to the end of Condition #38: “That the geotechnical engineer will be required to address On-site and Excess Soil Management in accordance with O. Reg. 406/19.” 4. By deleting Condition #41 and replacing it with the following: “#41. That the applicant/owner prepare a development plan that includes the limit of the regulatory flood elevation of 292 metres above sea level and the mapped wetland boundaries and is consistent with the required lot grading/drainage plan. Development (as defined by the Conservation Authorities Act) must occur outside of the regulatory floodplain and the mapp
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to initiate Planning Act processes to rezone the following City owned lands to Medium Density Residential (R3-1), as outlined in the report entitled “Affordable Housing Land Banking Strategy Phase 2 Update” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024: The City owned lands north of Bancroft Drive and west of First Avenue, legally described as PIN 73578-0573, being Part 1 on Plan 53R-20646 and 73578-0574(LT), being Parts 2,3,4 on Plan 53R-20646; PIN 73578-0223(LT), being Part 5 on Plan 53R-20646; and PIN 73578-0576(LT), being Part 6 on Plan 53R-20646, City of Greater Sudbury; The City owned lands that comprise the vacant northly portion of the Lionel E Lalonde Centre site at 239 Montee Principale; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to initiate the required process to declare the following City owned properties surplus and added to the City’s Affordable Housing Land Bank, as outlined in the report entitled “Affordable Housing Land Banking Strategy Phase 2 Update” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024: The City owned lands north of Bancroft Drive and west of First Avenue, legally described as PIN 73578-0574(LT), being Parts 1, 2,3,4 on Plan 53R-20646; PIN 73578-0223(LT), being Part 5 on Plan 53R-20646; and PIN 73578-0576(LT), being Part 6 on Plan 53R-20646, City of Greater Sudb
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
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 Frood Road, Sudbury and the second regarding First Avenue, Levack, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c).
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Alain & Sandra Chouinard to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z 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, on lands described as PIN 73500-0054, Parcel 49368, Plan 53R-12854 Part 2, Part Lot 12, Concession 6, Township of Blezard, as outlined in the report entitled “3027 Vern Drive, Blezard Valley”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Mildred Dupuis to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z 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, on lands described as PIN 73510- 0251, Part Lot 6, Concession 4, Township of Capreol, as outlined in the report entitled “5030 Dupuis Drive, Hanmer”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Sudbury Home Buyers Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “R2-2”, Low Density Residential Two to “R3(S)”, Medium Density Residential Special, on lands described as PIN 02179- 0541, Parcel 19359, Being Lot 29 on Plan M112, Lot 7, Concession 4, Township of McKim, as outlined in the report entitled “620 Pine Street, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27th, 2024, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law the following conditions be completed: a. The owner shall have applied for a building permit and submitted plans which include landscaping and fencing to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. 2. That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: a. Permit a minimum lot frontage of 15.24 m where 18 m is required; b. Permit a minimum front yard setback of 4.51 m where 6 m is required; c. Permit a minimum of 5 parking spaces, where 6 parking spaces are re-quired for four dwelling units; and d. Permit a minimum planting strip width of 1.2 m with 1.5 m tall opaque fence along the interior and rear lot lines, whereas a 1.8 m wide planting strip is required with a 1.5 tall opaque fence abutting “R1” or “R2” properties 3. That conditional approval shall lapse on May 27th, 2026 unless Condition #1 above has been m
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Alistair and Michele Ross to amend Zoning By law 2010 100Z by changing the zoning classification on the subject lands from “RU”, Rural and “SLS” Seasonal Limited Service to “RU”, Rural on those lands described as PIN 73480- 0338, Parcel 33112, Parts 4-6, Plan 53R-19699, Part 1, Plan SR-16888 & Part 1, Plan SR2044, Lot 3, Concession 4, Township of Cleland, as outlined in the report entitled “931 B Red Deer Lake Road, Wahnapitae”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of May 27, 2024, subject to the following: 1. That prior to the enactment of the amending by-law: a. the owner shall have applied for a building permit and submitted plans for the conversion of the seasonal dwelling to a permanent dwelling to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, and b. the owner shall have obtained any approvals required from the Sudbury and District Health Unit for the septic system as part of the conversion of the existing seasonal dwelling to a permanent dwelling. 2. That conditional approval shall lapse on May 28, 2026, unless Condition #1 above has been met or an extension has been granted by Council. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the amendment to the Zoning By-law to introduce the definition and associated permissions of a “Short- Term Rental”, as outlined in the report entitled “Short-Term Rental Zoning By-law Amendment, from the General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the May 27, 2024 Planning Committee Meeting. YEAS: (5): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorize a License Confirming and Amending Agreement with Bell Media Inc., for the continued use of the site and tower located at 699 Frood Road, Sudbury, for a further term of seven years; AND THAT the annual licensing fee be funded from Financial – Support Services annual budget; AND THAT the appropriate by-law be prepared to authorize the execution of the License Confirming and Amending Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 10.1.1 to 10.1.4.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs vacant land on Dominion Drive, Val Caron, legally described as PIN 73504-2731(LT), being Block 28, Plan 53M-1330, part of Lot 6, Concession 1, Township of Hanmer; AND THAT the land be offered for sale to the abutting landowner to the west pursuant to the procedures governing the sale of limited marketability surplus land in accordance with Property By-law 2008-174, as outlined in the report entitled “Dominion Drive, Val Caron – Declaration of Surplus Land”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury’s delegated official be directed to amend the conditions of draft approval for a plan of subdivision on those lands described as PIN 73504-2823, Parcel 22436 'A' SES, Lot 6, Concession 2, Township of Hanmer, File 780-7/08001, in the report entitled “Jeanne D’Arc/Dugas Street Subdivision, Val Therese”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024 as follows: 1. By replacing Condition #11 with the following: “11. This draft approval shall lapse on June 23, 2027.” 2. By replacing Condition #35 with the following: ”35.The applicant must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of Conservation Sudbury how the development will continue to convey stormwater from upstream properties currently reporting to the site, including an overland flow route for the regulatory storm event, without increasing the risk of flooding to upstream or adjacent properties.”
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs the northerly portion of 3400 Highway 144, Chelmsford, legally described as part of PIN 73349-1173(LT), part of Lot 2, Concession 3, Township of Balfour; AND THAT the procedures outlined in Property By-law 2008-174 be dispensed with in order to facilitate the sale of the land directly to a non-profit housing provider, as outlined in the report entitled “Northerly Portion of 3400 Highway 144, Chelmsford – Declaration of Surplus Land”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury’s delegated official be directed to amend the conditions of draft approval for a plan of subdivision on those lands described as Part of Parcels 2433 & 9436, Parts 1 to 3, Plan 53R-15429 and Parts 1 & 3, Plan 53R-16637, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Blezard, File # 780-7/98-002, in the report entitled “Whitson Lake Subdivision, Val Caron Extension” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the meeting of May 27th, 2024, as follows: 1. By adding subsection f) as follows to condition #11 “f) Lots containing wetland features must comply with Conservation Sudbury’s wetland guidelines and approval by the Nickel District Conservation Authority is required prior to any development taking place. 2. By deleting Condition #21 and replacing it with the following: “21. That this draft approval shall lapse on June 16th, 2025.” 3. By adding the following to the end of Condition #38: “That the geotechnical engineer will be required to address On-site and Excess Soil Management in accordance with O. Reg. 406/19.” 4. By deleting Condition #41 and replacing it with the following: “#41. That the applicant/owner prepare a development plan that includes the limit of the regulatory flood elevation of 292 metres above sea level and the mapped wetland boundaries and is consistent with the required lot grading/drainage plan. Development (as defined by the Conservation Authorities Act) must occur outside of the regulatory floodplain and the
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to initiate Planning Act processes to rezone the following City owned lands to Medium Density Residential (R3-1), as outlined in the report entitled “Affordable Housing Land Banking Strategy Phase 2 Update” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024: a. The City owned lands north of Bancroft Drive and west of First Avenue, legally described as PIN 73578-0573, being Part 1 on Plan 53R-20646 and 73578-0574(LT), being Parts 2,3,4 on Plan 53R- 20646; PIN 73578-0223(LT), being Part 5 on Plan 53R-20646; and PIN 73578-0576(LT), being Part 6 on Plan 53R-20646, City of Greater Sudbury; b. The City owned lands that comprise the vacant northly portion of the Lionel E Lalonde Centre site at 239 Montee Principale; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to initiate the required process to declare the following City owned properties surplus and added to the City’s Affordable Housing Land Bank, as outlined in the report entitled “Affordable Housing Land Banking Strategy Phase 2 Update” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on May 27, 2024: a. The City owned lands north of Bancroft Drive and west of First Avenue, legally described as PIN 73578-0574(LT), being Parts 1, 2,3,4 on Plan 53R-20646; PIN 73578-0223(LT), being Part 5 on Plan 53R-20646; and PIN 73578-0576(LT), being Part 6 on Plan 53R-20646, City
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried

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