The Greater Sudbury Record

Planning Committee Meeting

June 22, 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)

16 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with four Proposed or Pending Acquisitions or Dispositions of Land Matters, the first regarding Durham Street, Sudbury; the second regarding Evergreen Street, Sudbury; the third regarding St. Charles Street, Sudbury; and the fourth regarding Municipal Road 55, Naughton, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par 239 (2)(c).
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
Regarding the Official Plan Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury denies the application by Paul Menard to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan to establish a site-specific policy area to permit the creation of one residential lot in the Prime Agricultural designation, on lands described as PIN 73345-0151, Parcel 1722, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “21 Seguin Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 22, 2026. NAYS: (4) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Fortin Resolution
Defeated
Regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury denies the application by Paul Menard to change the zoning classification on the lands to be severed from the ‘A’, Agricultural Zone, to the ‘A(S)’, Agricultural Special Zone in order to limit the use to residential, and to change the zoning classification on the lands to be retained from the ‘A’, Agricultural Zone, to the ‘A(S)’, Agricultural Special Zone to prohibit residential uses, on lands described as PIN 73345-0151, Parcel 1722, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “21 Seguin Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 22, 2026. NAYS: (4) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Fortin Resolution
Defeated
Resolution: Resolution regarding the Official Plan Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Paul Menard to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan to permit the creation of one (1) residential lot in the Agricultural Reserve designation subject to the criteria in Section 6.2.2.4a), b) & c) of the Official Plan, on lands described as PIN 73345-0151, Parcel 1722, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “21 Seguin Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 22, 2026. YEAS: (4) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre Alternate
Carried
Resolution: Resolution regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Paul Menard to change the zoning classification on the lands to be severed from the ‘A’, Agricultural Zone, to the ‘A(S)’, Agricultural Special Zone in order to limit the use to residential with site specific provisions, and to change the zoning classification on the lands to be retained from the ‘A’, Agricultural Zone, to the ‘A(S)’, Agricultural Special Zone to prohibit residential uses, on lands described as PIN 73345-0151, Parcel 1722, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “21 Seguin Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 22, 2026, subject to the following conditions: 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; and That the following site-specific provisions apply: A minimum lot frontage for the lands to be severed of 45 m; A minimum lot area of 0.4 ha and a maximum lot area of 1 ha for the lands to be severed; The only permitted use shall be a residential use and its related accessory uses for the lands to be severed; and That the only permitted use shall be an agricultural use and its related accessory uses for the lands to be retained. Within the A(S) Zone, a residential dwelling unit shall
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre Alternate
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann
the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z to permit shared housing on primary and secondary rights-of-way within the ‘R3’ and ‘R3-1’, Medium Density Residential, ‘R4’, High Density Residential, ‘C2’, General Commercial, ‘C3’, Limited General Commercial, and ‘C 4 ’, Office Commercial zones as outlined in the report entitled “Shared Housing on Arterial Roads”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth , presented at the Planning Committee on June 22, 2026 . YEAS: (4) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin Absent (1) Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs the vacant lands forming part of 1955 Municipal Road 55, Naughton, located south of the Naughton Community Centre, and legally described as part of PIN 73381-0110(LT), part of Lot 2, Concession 3, Township of Graham, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law authorizing a lease agreement with Walden Senior Citizens and Pensioners Incorporated, by way of grant (nil base rent), for a term of ninety-nine (99) years, for the development of a seniors’ housing project on the subject lands.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize a Lease Agreement with the Older Adult Centre Sudbury, by way of grant (nil base rent), for the continued use and occupation of Unit 5 within the condominium located at 140 Durham Street, Sudbury, for a five-year term, with an option to renew for an additional five-year term.
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 Evergreen Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 02136-0217(LT), part of Lot 6, 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 retain and consolidate the property municipally known as 237 St. Charles Street, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 02131-0044(LT), part of Lot 396, Plan 18SB, City of Greater Sudbury, with the abutting St. Charles Lift Station property; AND THAT the existing building, with the exception of the detached garage, be demolished; AND THAT the costs associated with the demolition and any required remediation be funded from the Lift Station Capital project account.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with four Proposed or Pending Acquisitions or Dispositions of Land Matters, the first regarding Durham Street, Sudbury; the second regarding Evergreen Street, Sudbury; the third regarding St. Charles Street, Sudbury; and the fourth regarding Municipal Road 55, Naughton, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par 239 (2)(c).
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
Resolution Regarding the Official Plan Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury denies the application by Paul Menard to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan to establish a site- specific policy area to permit the creation of one residential lot in the Prime Agricultural designation, on lands described as PIN 73345-0151, Parcel 1722, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “21 Seguin Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 22, 2026. NAYS: (4): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Defeated
Resolution Regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury denies the application by Paul Menard to change the zoning classification on the lands to be severed from the ‘A’, Agricultural Zone, to the ‘A(S)’, Agricultural Special Zone in order to limit the use to residential, and to change the zoning classification on the lands to be retained from the ‘A’, Agricultural Zone, to the ‘A(S)’, Agricultural Special Zone to prohibit residential uses, on lands described as PIN 73345-0151, Parcel 1722, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “21 Seguin Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 22, 2026. NAYS: (4): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Defeated
Alternate Resolution: Resolution regarding the Official Plan Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Paul Menard to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Official Plan to permit the creation of one (1) residential lot in the Agricultural Reserve designation subject to the criteria in Section 6.2.2.4a), b) & c) of the Official Plan, on lands described as PIN 73345-0151, Parcel 1722, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “21 Seguin Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 22, 2026. YEAS: (4): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
Alternate Resolution: Resolution regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Paul Menard to change the zoning classification on the lands to be severed from the ‘A’, Agricultural Zone, to the ‘A(S)’, Agricultural Special Zone in order to limit the use to residential with site specific provisions, and to change the zoning classification on the lands to be retained from the ‘A’, Agricultural Zone, to the ‘A(S)’, Agricultural Special Zone to prohibit residential uses, on lands described as PIN 73345-0151, Parcel 1722, Lot 3, Concession 5, Township of Rayside, as outlined in the report entitled “21 Seguin Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 22, 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; and 2. That the following site-specific provisions apply: 1. A minimum lot frontage for the lands to be severed of 45 m; 2. A minimum lot area of 0.4 ha and a maximum lot area of 1 ha for the lands to be severed; 3. The only permitted use shall be a residential use and its related accessory uses for the lands to be severed; and 4. That the only permitted use shall be an agricultural use and its related accessory uses for the lands to be retained. Within the A(S) Zone, a res
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z to permit shared housing on primary and secondary rights-of- way within the ‘R3’ and ‘R3-1’, Medium Density Residential, ‘R4’, High Density Residential, ‘C2’, General Commercial, ‘C3’, Limited General Commercial, and ‘C4’, Office Commercial zones as outlined in the report entitled “Shared Housing on Arterial Roads”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Planning Committee on June 22, 2026. YEAS: (4): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (1): Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs the vacant lands forming part of 1955 Municipal Road 55, Naughton, located south of the Naughton Community Centre, and legally described as part of PIN 73381- 0110(LT), part of Lot 2, Concession 3, Township of Graham, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law authorizing a lease agreement with Walden Senior Citizens and Pensioners Incorporated, by way of grant (nil base rent), for a term of ninety-nine (99) years, for the development of a seniors’ housing project on the subject lands.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize a Lease Agreement with the Older Adult Centre Sudbury, by way of grant (nil base rent), for the continued use and occupation of Unit 5 within the condominium located at 140 Durham Street, Sudbury, for a five-year term, with an option to renew for an additional five-year term.
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 Evergreen Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 02136- 0217(LT), part of Lot 6, 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 retain and consolidate the property municipally known as 237 St. Charles Street, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 02131- 0044(LT), part of Lot 396, Plan 18SB, City of Greater Sudbury, with the abutting St. Charles Lift Station property; AND THAT the existing building, with the exception of the detached garage, be demolished; AND THAT the costs associated with the demolition and any required remediation be funded from the Lift Station Capital project account.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor Fortin
Carried

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