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 (19 motions)
17 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Terry Noel and Alice Belzile to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z with respect to lands described as PIN 73503-1286, Parcel 15481 S.E.S., in Lot 1, Concession 1, Township of Hanmer 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 “111 Dominion Drive, Hanmer” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on September 14, 2026. YEAS: (5) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by the City of Greater Sudbury, to amend Zoning By law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from ‘P’, Park, to ‘P(S)’, Park Special, on the lands described as PINs 73559-0032 and 73575-0347, Parcel 1098 SEC SES, Parcel 30711A SEC SES SRO, Lot 9, Concession 3, Township of Neelon, to allow for the construction of an Animal Shelter, with a Holding Provision relating to servicing, as outlined in the report entitled “2500 Dube Road, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on September 14, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the amending Zoning By-law include the following site-specific provision: Notwithstanding any other provision hereof to the contrary, within any area designated P(S) on the Zone Maps, all provisions of this By-law applicable to ‘P’, Park zones shall apply subject to the following modifications: a)In addition to uses permitted in the Park zone, the following use shall be permitted on the subject lands: Animal Shelter. 2.A Holding symbol will be placed on the subject lands, which shall not be removed by the City of Greater Sudbury until the following conditions have been addressed: i)Demonstration that sufficient sewage capacity is obtained. ii)Demonstration that sufficient water service is obtained. YEAS: (4) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann NAYS: (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Maria Wilson, 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 73573-0053, Parcel 14297 SEC SES, Lot 16, Plan M-201, Lot 12, Concession 4, Township of Neelon, to allow for the construction of an eight (8) unit Multiple Dwelling structure, as outlined in the report entitled “1986 Margaret Street, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on September 14, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: a)To permit eleven (11) parking spaces, where twelve (12) are required; b)To permit a refuse storage area in the front yard, with a minimum setback from the front lot line of 15.3m, as shown on the concept plan provided with the proposed application, where a refuse storage area is permitted in a side yard only; c)To permit a rear yard setback of 6.1m, where 7.5m is required; d)To permit proposed parking spaces #5, #7 and portions of parking spaces #4 and #8, as shown on concept plan provided with the proposed application, within the required front yard, where parking is not permitted within the required front yard; and e)To permit planting strips with a minimum width 1.8m, without the required 1.5 m high opaque fences, within the first 0m to 6.0m of th
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Bayside Sudbury Corporation to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from 'R1-5', Low Density Residential Zone and 'R2-2', Low Density Residential Two Zone, to the 'R3(S)', Medium Density Residential Special Zone, on lands described as Part of PIN 73347-1923, and PIN 73347-1946, Part 3, Plan 53R-13972, Part Lot 6, Concession 1, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “Parkview Drive, Azilda (Bayside Plan of Subdivision Phases 4 & 5)”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on September 14, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1.That staff be directed to update the draft plan conditions to include a condition requiring that the potential mine hazard be addressed prior to further development of the lands north of Carla Court; and 2. That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: i.A minimum rear yard setback of 5.9 m, where 7.5 m is required; ii.A minimum interior side yard setback of 1.2 m for a two storey dwelling, where 1.8 m is required; iii.A minimum corner side yard of 3.2 m, where 4.5 m is required; and iv.A maximum lot coverage of 60%, where 45% is the maximum permitted. YEAS: (4) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Labonte Investments Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by adding warehouse 2, and commercial garage as permitted uses and removing permission for outdoor storage in the 'C2(94)', General Commercial Special Zone, on lands described as PIN 73561-0279, Plan 53R-6740 Part 2, Part Lot 5, Concession 4, Township of Neelon, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on September 14, 2026 subject to the following site specific provision: A minimum setback of 20 m is required between all buildings and structures to the east, north and west limits of Parcels 16142 and 16143 S.E.S. That permission for outdoor storage be removed from the site specific provisions. YEAS: (5) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
Regarding the Official Plan Amendment: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Norman Paquette and Georgette Paquette to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan by redesignating a portion of the subject land from Living Area 1 to Mixed Use Commercial on those lands described as PIN 73505-0780, Parcel 1636, Part 1, Plan 53R-5645, Lot 7, Concession 2, Township of Hanmer, as outlined in the report entitled “4561 Highway 69 N and 0 Highway 69 N, Val Therese” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Official Plan Amendment be enacted concurrently with the zoning by-law amendment. 2.That the Official Plan Amendment includes a site-specific policy that states that no new access will be permitted to Municipal Road 80. 3.That conditional approval shall lapse on September 15, 2028, unless Condition #1 above has been met or an extension has been granted by Council. YEAS: (5) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann Resolution
Regarding the Rezoning : THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Norman Paquette and Georgette Paquette 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 “FD", Future Development to “R3”, Medium Density Residential and “C3” Limited General Commercial Zone on those lands described as PINs 73505-0780 and 73505-1073, Parcels 1636 and 39498, Part 1, Plan 53R-5645, Parts 3 & 9, Plan 53R-21503, Lot 7, Concession 2, Township of Hanmer, as outlined in the report entitled “4561 Highway 69 N and 0 Highway 69 N, Val Therese” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 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, outlining: a.the lands to be rezoned from “FD”, Future Development, to “R3”, Medium Density Residential Zone; b.the lands to be rezoned from “FD”, Future Development, to “C3”, Limited General Commercial Zone. 2.That an “H”, (Holding) symbol be applied to the zoning to prohibit development until the following conditions are satisfied: a . The owner has submitted a traffic impact study to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Community Infrastructure. b.The owner has entered into an agreement with the Ci
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann Resolution
#1 Regarding the Official Plan Amendment: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Teranorth Construction & Engineering Limited to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan by redesignating a portion of the lands from Mixed Use Commercial to Parks & Open Space, and a similar quantity of lands from Rural to Mixed Use Commercial, on those lands described as PINs 73475-1579, 73475-0866, 73475-1806, Parcels 1451, 3020, 51900, 44742A, PT 2, Plan 53R-8087, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-18999, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-21527, Part of Lot 5 & 6, Concession 4 & 5 Township of Broder, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Long Lake Road, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Official Plan Amendment be enacted concurrently with the zoning by-law amendment. 2. That the Official Plan Amendment includes the following site-specific provisions: i. Given the proximity to a main entry point to the South End of the City, design guidelines in conformity with Section 20.4.12 will be required as a condition of approval of a draft plan of subdivision. The site plan control agreement for individual lots will consider the design guidelines and site design matters listed in Section 20.4.12 Special Concept Areas, policy 2. Site design will consider the view from Highway 17. Buildings should incorporate visually interesting architectural features and be comprised o
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre Resolution
#2 Regarding the Official Plan Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury denies the application by Teranorth Construction & Engineering Limited to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan to permit a rural industrial subdivision for dry rural industrial and commercial uses in the Rural designation, comprised of three (3) lots and an access road, in accordance with an approved plan of subdivision, on those lands described as PINs 73475-1579, 73475-0866, 73475-1806, Parcels 1451, 3020, 51900, 44742A, PT 2, Plan 53R-8087, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-18999, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-21527, Part of Lot 5 & 6, Concession 4 & 5 Township of Broder, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Long Lake Road, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 2026. NAYS: (4) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre Resolution
Defeated
#3 Regarding the Rezoning: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Teranorth Construction & Engineering Limited 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 “RU", Rural to "EP", Environmental Protection, and “HM2(S)”, Holding - Light Industrial Special on those lands described as PINs 73475-1579, 73475-0866, 73475-1806, Parcels 1451, 3020, 51900, 44742A, PT 2, Plan 53R-8087, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-18999, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-21527, Part of Lot 5 & 6, Concession 4 & 5 Township of Broder, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Long Lake Road, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 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 includes the following site-specific provisions: i. A data storage and processing facility shall not be permitted. ii. The lands are designated as an area of "Site Plan Control" pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13. 3. That an “H”, (Holding) symbol be applied to the zoning to prohibit development until the following conditions are satisfied: i. Sewage capacity is or will be made available to the satisfact
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre Resolution
Carried
#4 Regarding the Rezoning: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury denies the application by Teranorth Construction & Engineering Limited 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 “RU”, Rural to "RU(S)", Rural Special to permit accessory office; accessory outdoor display and sales; accessory outdoor storage; commercial or public garage; contractor’s yard; heavy equipment sales and rental; manufacturing, assembly 1 (dry); office; service, repair and trade; warehouse 1 and 2, and subject to site plan control, on those lands described as PINs 73475-1579, 73475-0866, 73475-1806, Parcels 1451, 3020, 51900, 44742A, PT 2, Plan 53R-8087, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-18999, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-21527, Part of Lot 5 & 6, Concession 4 & 5 Township of Broder, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Long Lake Road, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 2026. NAYS: (4) Councillor Fortin, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre Resolution
Defeated
Regarding the Official Plan Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Teranorth Construction & Engineering Limited to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan to permit a rural industrial subdivision for dry rural industrial and commercial uses in the Rural designation, comprised of three (3) lots and an access road, in accordance with an approved plan of subdivision, on those lands described as PINs 73475-1579, 73475-0866, 73475-1806, Parcels 1451, 3020, 51900, 44742A, PT 2, Plan 53R-8087, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-18999, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-21527, Part of Lot 5 & 6, Concession 4 & 5 Township of Broder, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Long Lake Road, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Official Plan Amendment be enacted concurrently with the zoning by-law amendment. 2. That the Official Plan Amendment includes the following site-specific provisions: Given the proximity to a main entry point to the South End of the City, design guidelines in conformity with Section 20.4.12 will be required as a condition of approval of a draft plan of subdivision. The site plan control agreement for individual lots will consider the design guidelines and site design matters listed in Section 20.4.12 Special Concept Areas, policy 2. Site design will consider the view from Highway 17. Buildings should incorporate visually inter
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin Resolution
Carried
Regarding the Rezoning THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Teranorth Construction & Engineering Limited 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 “RU”, Rural to "RU(S)", Rural Special to permit accessory office; accessory outdoor display and sales; accessory outdoor storage; commercial or public garage; contractor’s yard; heavy equipment sales and rental; manufacturing, assembly 1 (dry); office; service, repair and trade; warehouse 1 and 2, and subject to site plan control, on those lands described as PINs 73475-1579, 73475-0866, 73475-1806, Parcels 1451, 3020, 51900, 44742A, PT 2, Plan 53R-8087, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-18999, PT 1 & 2, Plan 53R-21527, Part of Lot 5 & 6, Concession 4 & 5 Township of Broder, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Long Lake Road, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning & Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law the owner shall submit a conceptual subdivision layout which demonstrates that all contiguously-owned lands will have sufficient access, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services. 2. That the amending zoning by-law includes the following site-specific provisions: (i) The only permitted uses shall be accessory office; accessory outdoor display and sales; accessory outd
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin Resolution
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 7.1.1 to 7.1.5.
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 PIN 73494-1015, Parts of Parcels 24685, 24686 & 27063, Parts 2 & 4 to 8, Part of Part 3, Plan 53R-18739, Lot 5, Concession 1, Township of Garson, File # 780-3/06005, in the report entitled “Foxborough 2 Subdivision, Garson”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of September 14, 2026, as follows: 1.By amending Condition #6g) and j) to replace the words ‘General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure’ with the words ‘General Manager Community Infrastructure’. 2.By amending Condition # 24 by replacing the words ‘General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure’ with ‘General Manager Community Infrastructure’. 3.By deleting Condition #25 and replacing it with the following: “25. That this draft approval shall lapse on October 4, 2027.” 4.By amending Condition #26 by replacing the words ‘General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure’ with ‘General Manager Community Infrastructure’. 5.By amending Condition #36 by replacing the words ‘General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure’ with ‘General Manager Planning and Growth’. 6. By amending Condition #38 by replacing the words ‘General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure’ with ‘General Manager Community Infrastructure’.
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 1-6, 53R-18857, Lot 1, Concession 2, Township of McKim, File #780-6/11003, as outlined in the report entitled “University Park Subdivision, Sudbury, 2026”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on September 14, 2026 as follows: 1.In Condition #4, by replacing “General Manager of Infrastructure Services” with “General Manager of Community Infrastructure”. 2.In Conditions #12, 20, 21, and 35 by replacing all instances of “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Community Infrastructure”. 3.In Conditions #4, 16, and 42 by replacing all instances of “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Planning & Growth”: 4.By deleting Condition #13 and replacing it with the following: “13.That this draft approval shall lapse on June 19, 2029.” 5.In Condition #17, by replacing the words ‘Endangered Species Act with the words ‘Species Conservation Act’. 6.By adding the following as a note: The applicant is advised that compliance with the provincial Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 and Species Conservation Act, 2025, and the federal Fisheries Act, 1985; Migratory Bird Conservation Act, 1994; and Species at Risk Act, 2002 is their sole responsibility.
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 73503-1706 & 73503-1711, Parts 1 to 4, Plan 53R-21413, Part of Lot 1, Concession 3, Township of Hanmer, File # 780/7-22001, in the report entitled “6040 Municipal Road 80, Hanmer” from the General Manager Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of September 14, 2026, as follows: 1.By deleting Condition #27 and replacing it with the following: “27. That this draft approval shall lapse on July 4, 2029.” 2.In Conditions #21, #23, by replacing all instances of “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Planning & Growth”. 3.In Conditions #9, #10, #12, #15, #16, #17, #20, #25, #25g), #26, by replacing all instances of “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Community Infrastructure”. 4.That the following note be added to the ‘notes’ section of the draft plan conditions: “The applicant is advised that compliance with the provincial Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 and Species Conservation Act, 2025, and the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994 and Species At Risk Act, 2002, is their sole responsibility.”
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 73502-061 & 73502-0711, Plan M-1103, Lot 6, Con 6, Twp of Blezard, File # 780-7/05003, in the report entitled “Valley Meadows Subdivision, Val Caron” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the meeting of September 14, 2026, as follows: 1.By deleting Condition #31 and replacing it with the following: “31. That this draft approval shall lapse on November 30, 2029.” 2.In condition #38, by replacing “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” to “General Manager of Planning & Growth”. 3.In condition #13, by adding “General Manager of Planning & Growth” after “Director of Planning Services”. 4.In conditions #11, #17, #18, #33, #40, #43, by replacing “General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure” with “General Manager of Community Infrastructure”. 5.By deleting condition #24 and replacing it with the following: “Prior to any phase of development an engineering study must be completed to evaluate the impacts of the proposed development for impacts to the flood hazard to the satisfaction of the Nickel District Conservation Authority. The design cannot result in aggravation of the flood hazard.” 6.By deleting condition #44 and replacing it with the following: “If stormwater is proposed to outlet to a natural receiver, the owner shall submit a stormwater management report to the satisfaction o
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs and directs staff to present a by-law for the closure of part of Columbus Court, Lively, legally described as part of PIN 73376-0411(LT) and part of PIN 73372-0211(LT), part of Lot 4, Concession 6, Township of Waters, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT the subject lands be offered for sale to the abutting owner on the south side of Columbus Court, pursuant to the procedures governing the sale of limited marketability surplus land, in accordance with Property By-law 2008-174, as amended, as outlined in the report entitled “Part of Columbus Court, Lively – Road Closure and Declaration of Surplus Land”, from the Chief Administrative Office, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of September 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Fortin