The Greater Sudbury Record

Planning Committee Meeting

December 8, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Brabant, Cormier, Fortin, Landry-Altmann, Lapierre, McIntosh

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 (24 motions)

24 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 three Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land Matters, the first regarding Hill Road, Lively, the second regarding Alder Street, Sudbury and the third regarding Agnes Street, Sudbury, in accordance with 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 Gloria Prevost, to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73479-0066, Parcel 50488 SEC SES, Parts 2 - 7, Plan 53R-14439, Lot 11, Concession 5, Township of Dill 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 “1799 Potvin Crescent, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on December 8, 2025 subject to the following condition: 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 That conditional approval shall lapse on December 8, 2026 unless Condition #1 above has been met and an extension has been granted by Council. YEAS: (4) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
The City of Greater Sudbury approves Official Plan Amendment 153 as outlined in the report entitled “Wildland Fire Hazard Mapping”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on December 8, 2025. YEAS: (4) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the shipping and storage container amendments to Zoning By-law 2010-100Z for the City of Greater Sudbury as outlined in the report entitled “Shipping and Storage Containers”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on December 8, 2025. YEAS: (4) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law for the sale of part of Hill Road, Lively, legally described as part of PIN 73377-1564(LT), part of Lot 7, Concession 5, Township of Waters, City of Greater Sudbury, and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the net proceeds of the sale be credited to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to close part of Alder Street, Sudbury, and a by-law for the sale of part of Alder Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 73585-1085(LT), part of Lot 6, Concession 3, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury, and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the net proceeds of the sale be credited to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General; AND THAT staff be directed to present a by-law to repeal: By-law 2022-114 – To Close part of Alder Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 73585- 1085(LT), being Part 1, Plan 53R-21656, Township of McKim; and By-law 2022-115 – To Authorize the Sale of part of Alder Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 73585-1085(LT), being Part 1, Plan 53R-21656, Township of McKim, to Oldenburg Inc.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law for the sale of part of 365 Agnes Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 02132-0993(LT), being Parts 1, 4, 5 and 6 on Plan 53R-22286, part of Lot 4, Concession 4, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury, and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the net proceeds of the sale 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 11.1.3.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, 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 Lots 64-95, 97-117, 127-175, Blocks D, E & Part of Block C, Plan M-1058, Lot 1, Concession 3, Township of Balfour, File # 780-5/10001, in the report entitled “Bonaventure Subdivision, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of December 8, 2025, as follows: 1.By deleting Condition #25 and replacing it with the following: “25. That this draft approval shall lapse on November 25, 2027.”; 2.That condition #39 be deleted and replaced with the following: “39. A stormwater management report and associated plans must be submitted by the Owner’s Consulting Engineer for approval by the City and Conservation Sudbury. The report must address the following requirements: The underground storm sewer system within the plan of subdivision must be designed to accommodate and/or convey the minor storm flow, that is, the rainfall runoff resulting from the subject site and any external tributary areas using the City’s 2-year design storm. The permissible minor storm discharge from the subject development must be limited to the existing pre-development site runoff resulting from a 2-year design storm. Any resulting post development runoff more than this permissible discharge rate must be controlled and detained within the plan of subdivision; The overland flow system within the plan of subdivision
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, 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 PINs 73508-1251 (LT), 73508-1231 (LT) and part of PIN 73508-1217 (LT), Part of Parcel 1230 S.E.S., in Lot 11, Concession 3, Township of Capreol, File # 780-7/07001, in the report entitled “Nature’s Haven I, Hanmer”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of December 8, 2025, as follows: 1.By deleting Condition #11 and replacing it with the following: “11. That this draft approval shall lapse on December 10, 2028.”; 2.That condition #19 be deleted and replaced with: “#19 A stormwater management report and associated plans must be submitted by the Owner’s Consulting Engineer for approval by the City. The report must address the following requirements: The underground storm sewer system within the plan of subdivision must be designed to accommodate and/or convey the minor storm flow, that is, the rainfall runoff resulting from the subject site and any external tributary areas using the City’s 5 year design storm. The permissible minor storm discharge from the subject development must be limited to the existing pre-development site runoff resulting from a 5 year design storm. Any resulting post development runoff in excess of this permissible discharge rate must be controlled and detained within the plan of subdivision; The overland flow system within the plan of subdivision must be designed
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, 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 PINs 73348-0005, 73348-0432 & 73348-0579 in Lots 2 & 3, Concession 2, Township of Balfour, File # 780-5/12005, in the report entitled “Huneault Subdivision, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of December 8, 2025, as follows: 1.By deleting Condition #10 and replacing it with the following: “10. That this draft approval shall lapse on December 12, 2027.”; 2.By amending the first sentence in condition #25 by adding the words ‘and Conservation Sudbury’ after the word ‘City’. 3.That the following note be added to the draft plan conditions: “The applicant is advised that the compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994, the provincial Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, and the provincial Endangered Species Act, 20-07 is their sole responsibility.”
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
notices of Planning Committee public hearings are currently published in local newspapers, posted on the City’s website, and sent by regular mail to all property owners within 120 meters of the subject land; AND WHEREAS mail delivery has become increasingly unreliable, limiting the City’s ability to consistently inform residents about upcoming Planning applications, including those related to re-zoning, Official Plan amendments, and Committee of Adjustment matters; AND WHEREAS the Planning Act allows for the posting of a sign on the subject property as a valid method of providing public notice; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a report for City Council, to be presented in the first quarter of 2026, outlining: the notice requirements under the Planning Act; current notice delivery practices and associated costs; and potential options to improve efficiency and reliability in the notification process.
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with three Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land Matters, the first regarding Hill Road, Lively, the second regarding Alder Street, Sudbury and the third regarding Agnes Street, Sudbury, in accordance with 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 Gloria Prevost, to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73479-0066, Parcel 50488 SEC SES, Parts 2 - 7, Plan 53R-14439, Lot 11, Concession 5, Township of Dill 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 “1799 Potvin Crescent, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on December 8, 2025 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 December 8, 2026 unless Condition #1 above has been met and an extension has been granted by Council. YEAS: (4): Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT The City of Greater Sudbury approves Official Plan Amendment 153 as outlined in the report entitled “Wildland Fire Hazard Mapping”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on December 8, 2025. 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 shipping and storage container amendments to Zoning By-law 2010-100Z for the City of Greater Sudbury as outlined in the report entitled “Shipping and Storage Containers”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on December 8, 2025. YEAS: (4): Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law for the sale of part of Hill Road, Lively, legally described as part of PIN 73377-1564(LT), part of Lot 7, Concession 5, Township of Waters, City of Greater Sudbury, and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the net proceeds of the sale be credited to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to close part of Alder Street, Sudbury, and a by-law for the sale of part of Alder Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 73585-1085(LT), part of Lot 6, Concession 3, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury, and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the net proceeds of the sale be credited to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General; AND THAT staff be directed to present a by-law to repeal: 1. By-law 2022-114 – To Close part of Alder Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 73585- 1085(LT), being Part 1, Plan 53R-21656, Township of McKim; and 2. By-law 2022-115 – To Authorize the Sale of part of Alder Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 73585-1085(LT), being Part 1, Plan 53R- 21656, Township of McKim, to Oldenburg Inc.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law for the sale of part of 365 Agnes Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 02132- 0993(LT), being Parts 1, 4, 5 and 6 on Plan 53R-22286, part of Lot 4, Concession 4, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury, and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction; AND THAT the net proceeds of the sale 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 11.1.3.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, 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 Lots 64-95, 97-117, 127-175, Blocks D, E & Part of Block C, Plan M-1058, Lot 1, Concession 3, Township of Balfour, File # 780-5/10001, in the report entitled “Bonaventure Subdivision, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of December 8, 2025, as follows: 1.By deleting Condition #25 and replacing it with the following: “25. That this draft approval shall lapse on November 25, 2027.”; 2.That condition #39 be deleted and replaced with the following: “39. A stormwater management report and associated plans must be submitted by the Owner’s Consulting Engineer for approval by the City and Conservation Sudbury. The report must address the following requirements: a. The underground storm sewer system within the plan of subdivision must be designed to accommodate and/or convey the minor storm flow, that is, the rainfall runoff resulting from the subject site and any external tributary areas using the City’s 2-year design storm. The permissible minor storm discharge from the subject development must be limited to the existing pre-development site runoff resulting from a 2-year design storm. Any resulting post development runoff more than this permissible discharge rate must be controlled and detained within the plan of subdivision; b. The overland flow system within the plan of
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, 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 PINs 73508-1251 (LT), 73508-1231 (LT) and part of PIN 73508-1217 (LT), Part of Parcel 1230 S.E.S., in Lot 11, Concession 3, Township of Capreol, File # 780-7/07001, in the report entitled “Nature’s Haven I, Hanmer”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of December 8, 2025, as follows: 1.By deleting Condition #11 and replacing it with the following: “11. That this draft approval shall lapse on December 10, 2028.”; 2.That condition #19 be deleted and replaced with: “#19 A stormwater management report and associated plans must be submitted by the Owner’s Consulting Engineer for approval by the City. The report must address the following requirements: a. The underground storm sewer system within the plan of subdivision must be designed to accommodate and/or convey the minor storm flow, that is, the rainfall runoff resulting from the subject site and any external tributary areas using the City’s 5 year design storm. The permissible minor storm discharge from the subject development must be limited to the existing pre-development site runoff resulting from a 5 year design storm. Any resulting post development runoff in excess of this permissible discharge rate must be controlled and detained within the plan of subdivision; b. The overland flow system within the plan of subdivision must
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, 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 PINs 73348-0005, 73348-0432 & 73348-0579 in Lots 2 & 3, Concession 2, Township of Balfour, File # 780-5/12005, in the report entitled “Huneault Subdivision, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of December 8, 2025, as follows: 1.By deleting Condition #10 and replacing it with the following: “10. That this draft approval shall lapse on December 12, 2027.”; 2.By amending the first sentence in condition #25 by adding the words ‘and Conservation Sudbury’ after the word ‘City’. 3.That the following note be added to the draft plan conditions: “The applicant is advised that the compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994, the provincial Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, and the provincial Endangered Species Act, 20-07 is their sole responsibility.”
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
WHEREAS notices of Planning Committee public hearings are currently published in local newspapers, posted on the City’s website, and sent by regular mail to all property owners within 120 meters of the subject land; AND WHEREAS mail delivery has become increasingly unreliable, limiting the City’s ability to consistently inform residents about upcoming Planning applications, including those related to re-zoning, Official Plan amendments, and Committee of Adjustment matters; AND WHEREAS the Planning Act allows for the posting of a sign on the subject property as a valid method of providing public notice; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a report for City Council, to be presented in the first quarter of 2026, outlining:  the notice requirements under the Planning Act;  current notice delivery practices and associated costs; and  potential options to improve efficiency and reliability in the notification process.
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried

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