The Greater Sudbury Record

Planning Committee Meeting

August 10, 2026

Who was there

Present (4): Cormier, Fortin, Landry-Altmann, Lapierre

Absent (1): 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 (20 motions)

20 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 one Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land Matter regarding Benn Drive, Skead, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 , par 239 (2)(c).
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Lynn Banks on behalf of the owners of the subject lands to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73508-1091, Parcel 1139 S.E.S., in Lot 9, Concession 2, Township of Capreol 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 “944 Radar Road, Hanmer” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026. YEAS: (4) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Gerald Scott Ingraham and Sharon Bocy to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from ‘RU’ Rural to the ‘RU(S)’ Rural Special Zone, on lands described as Part of PIN 73396-0371, Reference Plan 53R-9599 Parts 3 & 5, Part Lot 1, Concession 6, Township of Louise, as outlined in the report entitled “162 Island Road”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.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. 2.That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provision: i)In addition to the uses permitted in the RU Zone, a seasonal dwelling and accessory uses shall be permitted on a lot that is not a legal existing waterfront lot . YEAS: (4) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Christopher Meerburg to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “RU”, Rural to "RU(S)", Rural Special on lands described as PIN 73347-1805, Parts 1 and 2, Plan 53R-20138, Lot 10, Concession 2, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “4157 Municipal Road 35, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the amending by-law includes the following site-specific provisions: (i) The only permitted uses shall be vehicle wholesaling, wholesaling outlet, office use, parking or storage indoors or outdoors of new and used vehicles, repair and maintenance of vehicles; and accessory outdoor display and sales; (ii) The uses permitted by subsection (i) shall be dry uses, which do not produce wastewater in excess of 4,500 litres per day; (iii) any loading space(s) shall be permitted in the front yard, and set back a minimum of 10.0 m from the easterly and westerly lot lines; (iv) accessory outdoor display and sales shall be set back a minimum of 10.0 m from the easterly and westerly lot lines; (v) where a planting strip is required along the easterly lot line, a screening device shall only be required from the front lot line south to a point no further than 110 m from the southern shoulder of MR 35; (vi) The lands are designated as an area of "Site Plan Control" pursu
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 2010-100Z for the City of Greater Sudbury as outlined in the report entitled “Housekeeping Amendments 2026”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026. YEAS: (4) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a by-law to authorize the sale of part of Benn Drive, Skead, legally described as part of PIN 73513-0417(LT), being part of Part 15 on Plan 53R-11000, part of Lot 5, Concession 5, Township of MacLennan, City of Greater Sudbury, to the owner of 376 MacLennan Drive, and the execution of documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a by-law to authorize the sale of part of Benn Drive, Skead, legally described part of PIN 73513-0417(LT), being Part 16 and part of Part 15 on Plan 53R-11000 and PIN 73513-0089(LT), being Part 17 on Plan 53R-11000, part Lot 5, Concession 5, Township of MacLennan, City of Greater Sudbury, to the owners of 441 MacLennan Drive, and the execution of documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the net proceeds of both sales be credited to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 11.1.1 to 11.1.2.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Ronald Belanger to extend the conditional approval of rezoning application File # 751-5/16-01 on lands described as PINs 73347-0509, 73347-0774, 73347-0776, 73347-0911, 73347-1631, Lots 6 to 9, Plan M-956, Parts 1, 2, 5, & 6, Plan 53R-19705, Lot 11, Concession 3, Township of Rayside, for a period of one (1) year to June 14, 2027, as outlined in the report entitled “120 Radisson Avenue, Chelmsford Extension 2026”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury amends Resolution PL2023-140, being an amendment to Resolution PL-2021-152, pertaining to an application for Official Plan Amendment File #701-6/21-001, as outlined in the report entitled “South Bay Road, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026, by deleting condition #3 and replacing with the following: 3. Conditional approval shall lapse on September 28, 2027, unless Condition 1 above has been met, or an extension has been granted by Council.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the naming of Ruelle Jeannine Larcher Lalande Lane, described as Parcel PIN 24899655 east of Lagace Street as outlined in the report entitled "Lane Naming - Ruelle Jeannine Larcher Lalande Lane", from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, dated August 10, 2026; AND THAT the necessary By-law be prepared.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land Matter regarding Benn Drive, Skead, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par 239 (2)(c).
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Lynn Banks on behalf of the owners of the subject lands to amend Zoning By- law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73508-1091, Parcel 1139 S.E.S., in Lot 9, Concession 2, Township of Capreol 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 “944 Radar Road, Hanmer” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026. YEAS: (4): Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Gerald Scott Ingraham and Sharon Bocy to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from ‘RU’ Rural to the ‘RU(S)’ Rural Special Zone, on lands described as Part of PIN 73396-0371, Reference Plan 53R-9599 Parts 3 & 5, Part Lot 1, Concession 6, Township of Louise, as outlined in the report entitled “162 Island Road”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.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. 2.That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provision: i)In addition to the uses permitted in the RU Zone, a seasonal dwelling and accessory uses shall be permitted on a lot that is not a legal existing waterfront lot. YEAS: (4): Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Christopher Meerburg to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “RU”, Rural to "RU(S)", Rural Special on lands described as PIN 73347-1805, Parts 1 and 2, Plan 53R-20138, Lot 10, Concession 2, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “4157 Municipal Road 35, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the amending by-law includes the following site-specific provisions: (i) The only permitted uses shall be vehicle wholesaling, wholesaling outlet, office use, parking or storage indoors or outdoors of new and used vehicles, repair and maintenance of vehicles; and accessory outdoor display and sales; (ii) The uses permitted by subsection (i) shall be dry uses, which do not produce wastewater in excess of 4,500 litres per day; (iii) any loading space(s) shall be permitted in the front yard, and set back a minimum of 10.0 m from the easterly and westerly lot lines; (iv) accessory outdoor display and sales shall be set back a minimum of 10.0 m from the easterly and westerly lot lines; (v) where a planting strip is required along the easterly lot line, a screening device shall only be required from the front lot line south to a point no further than 110 m from the southern shoulder of MR 35; (vi) The lands are designated as an area of "Site Plan Control"
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 2010-100Z for the City of Greater Sudbury as outlined in the report entitled “Housekeeping Amendments 2026”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026. YEAS: (4): Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a by-law to authorize the sale of part of Benn Drive, Skead, legally described as part of PIN 73513- 0417(LT), being part of Part 15 on Plan 53R-11000, part of Lot 5, Concession 5, Township of MacLennan, City of Greater Sudbury, to the owner of 376 MacLennan Drive, and the execution of documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a by-law to authorize the sale of part of Benn Drive, Skead, legally described part of PIN 73513-0417(LT), being Part 16 and part of Part 15 on Plan 53R-11000 and PIN 73513-0089(LT), being Part 17 on Plan 53R-11000, part Lot 5, Concession 5, Township of MacLennan, City of Greater Sudbury, to the owners of 441 MacLennan Drive, and the execution of documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the net proceeds of both sales be credited to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 11.1.1 to 11.1.2.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Ronald Belanger to extend the conditional approval of rezoning application File # 751-5/16-01 on lands described as PINs 73347- 0509, 73347-0774, 73347-0776, 73347-0911, 73347-1631, Lots 6 to 9, Plan M-956, Parts 1, 2, 5, & 6, Plan 53R-19705, Lot 11, Concession 3, Township of Rayside, for a period of one (1) year to June 14, 2027, as outlined in the report entitled “120 Radisson Avenue, Chelmsford Extension 2026”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury amends Resolution PL2023-140, being an amendment to Resolution PL-2021-152, pertaining to an application for Official Plan Amendment File #701-6/21-001, as outlined in the report entitled “South Bay Road, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on August 10, 2026, by deleting condition #3 and replacing with the following: 3. Conditional approval shall lapse on September 28, 2027, unless Condition 1 above has been met, or an extension has been granted by Council.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the naming of Ruelle Jeannine Larcher Lalande Lane, described as Parcel PIN 24899655 east of Lagace Street as outlined in the report entitled "Lane Naming - Ruelle Jeannine Larcher Lalande Lane", from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, dated August 10, 2026; AND THAT the necessary By-law be prepared.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried

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