Regular Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on February 5th, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT Council convene as the Committee of Adjustment at 7:03 pm.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A01-2024 that requests relief from Section 5.17 of the Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By-law to permit an MDS II setback of 261 m be GRANTED. Reasons:  The intent of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan is maintained;  The intent of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By-law is maintained;  The variance is considered "minor" in nature; and,  The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands.

THAT Application for Consent B01-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act, be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled. 2. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment to register an electronic transfer of title exactly consistent with the Acknowledgement and Direction executed by the applicants and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. 4 3. That any outstanding property taxes for the severed and retained lots of Consent B01-2024 be paid in full. 4. That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot of Consent B01-2024 and prohibits new dwellings on the retained lot of Consent B01- 2024 be in full force and effect. 5. That the owner dedicate lands up to 15 m from the centerline of construction of County Road 39 (Napperton Drive) across the severed and retained parcels to the County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right of way is not already to that width. 6. That unless replaced, the existing septic system is to be inspected by a qualified septic installer and the inspection report be provided to the Towns

THAT Application for Consent B02-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act, be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the 6 notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled. 2. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment to register an electronic transfer of title exactly consistent with the Acknowledgement and Direction executed by the applicants and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. 3. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B02-2024 and that this plan be approved by the Township prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. 4. That the layer barn be confirmed to be located a minimum of 30 m from the lot line between the severed and retained lands. 5. That one digital copy of the reference plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the Township. 6. That any outstanding property taxes be paid in full. 7. That drain assessment schedules be revised in accordance with the Drainage Act, as amended, to be commissioned and paid for by the owners, to the satisfaction of the Township. 8. That independent accesses to the

THAT Application for Consent B03-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act, be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled. 2. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment to register an electronic transfer of title exactly consistent with the Acknowledgement and Direction executed 8 by the applicants and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. 3. That any outstanding property taxes be paid in full. 4. That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot of Consent B03-2024 and prohibits new dwellings on the retained lot of Consent B03- 2024 be in full force and effect. 5. That unless replaced, the existing septic system is to be inspected by a qualified septic installer and the inspection report be provided to the Township for determination as to any replacement or remedial works that may be required. The qualified septic installer shall also confirm the location of the existing septic system is wholly contained on the severed lands and confirm that the clearance distance from the septic system to the well is adequate. 6. That an adeq

THAT Application for Consent B04-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act, be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled. 2. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment to register electronic transfers of title exactly consistent with the Acknowledgement and Direction executed by the applicant and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. 3. That the owner establish an easement over the well line on the retained lands in favour of the severed lands and this be registered on title of both the severed and retained lands, to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 4. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B04-2024 and that this plan be approved by the Township prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. 10 5. That one digital copy of the reference plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the Township. Reasons:  Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement would be maintained;  Conformity with the County of Middlesex Official Plan would be maintained; and,  Conformit

THAT Council adjourn the Committee of Adjustment at 7:28 pm.

THAT Council convene into Public Meeting at 7:28 pm.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z01-2024 be APPROVED and given three readings as the applicant has provided the $10,000 security deposit and the Temporary Use Agreement has been completed. Reasons:  Consistency with the Planning Act would be maintained;  Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement would be maintained;  Conformity with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan would be maintained;  The requirements of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By-law would be satisfied.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z02-2024 be APPROVED and given three readings. 12 Reasons:  Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement would be maintained;  Conformity with the County of Middlesex Official Plan would be maintained; and,  Conformity with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan would be maintained.

THAT Council adjourn the Public Meeting at 7:33 pm and reconvene in regular session of Council.

THAT Council support the resolution from the Town of Petrolia in regards to a return to the combined ROMA and OGRA conferences.

THAT Council receive and file Council Correspondence Items CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, CC-4, CC-5, CC-6, CC-7 and CC-8 14

THAT the proposed Tile Drainage Loan “Rating By-law” to lend $50,000 to Seldom Rest Family Farms Ltd for a term of 10 years at 6% interest be approved; FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Treasurer be authorized to sign the “Tile Drain Debenture” and the “Offer to Sell” documents and submit them to OMAFRA.

THAT Council APPROVE the transition to a permanent Dog Tag program.

THAT Council receive the Occupational Health and Safety Legal Compliance Implementation Report for information.

16 THAT Council activate the Countryside, Façade and Signage, Site Beautification, and Accessibility programs for the 2024 CIP program. AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to launch the 2024 Community Improvement Plan Program using an open first-in-first- out application intake. AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to bring the CIP Year in Review and 2025 Program Implementation report to the December 16, 2024 Council Meeting.

THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 8:22 pm pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss the following matter(s); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Servicing Agreement between Adelaide Metcalfe and Strathroy-Caradoc)

THAT By-law 69 of 2023 (Beattie Drain 2023) and By-Law 70 of 2023 (Zoning By-Law Amendment Z09-2023 - 2529 Napperton Drive) receive third and final readings.

THAT By-law 11 of 2024 (Tile Drain - Seldom Rest Family Farms), By- Law 12 of 2024 (Zoning By-Law Amendment Z01-2024 - Temporary Use - 7002 Sexton Road), By-Law 13 of 2024 (Agreement - Temporary Use - BVA Farms Ltd), By-Law 14 of 2024 (Zoning By-Law 18 Amendment Z02-2024 - 2719 Napperton Drive), By-Law 15 of 2024 (Amendment to By-Law 28 of 2023 - Grogast Court Part Lot Control Exemption) and By-Law 16 of 2024 (Confirming February 20, 2024) receive first, second, and third and final readings.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:11 PM.