Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Thursday, October 05, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

Location:

Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber, Main Floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive, and by electronic participation

Present:

Chair George Darouze,
Vice-Chair Clarke Kelly,
Councillor David Brown,
Councillor Catherine Kitts,
and Councillor Matt Luloff

1.
Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

1.Public Notices English - Hybrid Standing Committee.pdf

2.Public Notices French - Hybrid Standing Committee.pdf

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 7.

The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, October 4, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 9:00 am on Thursday, October 5.

This is a public meeting to consider the proposed Comprehensive Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments listed as Item 4.1-4.4 on today’s Agenda.

For the item just mentioned, only those who make oral submissions today or written submissions before the amendments are adopted may appeal the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal. In addition, the applicant may appeal the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal if Council does not adopt an amendment within 90 days of receipt of the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and 120 days for an Official Plan Amendment.

To submit written comments on these amendments, prior to their consideration by City Council on October 11, 2023, please email or call the Committee or Council Coordinator.

2.
Declarations of Interest

No Declarations of Interest were filed.

3.
Confirmation of Minutes

3.1
ARAC Minutes 6 - Thursday, September 7, 2023

Carried

4.
Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department

4.1
Zoning By-law Amendment - Part of 5134 Piperville Road

1.4.1 - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0107 - 5134 Piperville Road.pdf

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0107 - Osgoode (20)

The Applicant/Owner as represented by Barrett Wagar, Stantec and Michael Campbell, Hydro Ottawa Limited were present in support, and available to answer questions. The Applicant advised that they did not need to address the Committee if the item carried.

The Committee heard from the following delegations:

Christine Vestervelt expressed expressed concerns related to, however not limited to the notification process, lack of communication and feedback from Hydro Ottawa, affects on physical and mental health and noise and environmental concerns.

The following written submissions were received by, and are filed with, the Office of the City Clerk, and distributed to Committee Members:

Email dated October 3, 2023 from Barrett Wagar, Stantec
Email dated October 4, 2023 from Christine Vestervelt

Following discussion and questions of staff, the Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

Report recommendation(s)
1. That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 5134 Piperville Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit the construction of an electrical transformer station as detailed in Document 2.
2. That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Carried

4.2
Zoning By-law Amendment – 5646 and 5650 Manotick Main Street

1.4.2 - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0119 - 5646 and 5650 Manotick Main Street.pdf

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0119 - Rideau-Jock (21)

Sean Harrigan, Planner I, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department (PRED), provided an overview of the report and answered questions from the Committee. A copy of the slide presentation is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Applicant/Owner as represented by Jacob Bolduc, Fotenn provided an overview of the Application and responded to questions from Committee. A copy of the slide presentation is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee heard from the following delegations:

Jennifer Murphy expressed concerns related to increased traffic and the impacts the proposed development will have on the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

The following written submissions were received by, and are filed with, the Office of the City Clerk, and distributed to Committee Members:

Email dated October 3, 2023 from Grace Thrasher

Following discussion and questions of staff, the Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

Report recommendation(s)
1. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5646 and 5650 Manotick Main Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a restaurant with a drive through, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Carried

4.3
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 2545 9th Line Road

1.4.3 - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0120 - 2545 9th Line Road.pdf

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0120 - Osgoode (20)

The Applicant/Owner as represented by Chris Clarke, ZanderPlan Inc provided an overview of the Application and responded to questions from Committee. A copy of the slide presentation is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The Committee heard from the following delegations:

Tim Parsons spoke to a slide deck, a copy of which is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. The presentation touched on concerns related to environmental impacts, increased truck traffic and suggested additional restriction should be added to the amendment.
Marc Sauve, Metcalfe Community Association also expressed concerns with increased truck traffic and how the traffic flow could be alternately routed.
Anne Parsons expressed concerns with the proposal and the increase in truck traffic.
Lynda Muckle noted approving this application to rezone to allow for industrial use will set a precedent in the rural community, also expressing concerns with the increase in truck traffic as a result.

The following written submissions were received by, and are filed with, the Office of the City Clerk, and distributed to Committee Members:

Email dated October 4, 2023 from Metcalfe Community Association

Following discussion and questions of staff, the Committee carried the report recommendations as presented.

Report recommendation(s)
1. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Official Plan for 2545 9th Line Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a soil packaging plant with leaf and yard waste composting as an ancillary use while remaining within the Rural Countryside designation, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2545 9th Line Road, as shown in Document 1, to Rural General Industrial with an exception to limit the uses to a soil packaging plant with leaf and yard waste composting as a conditional ancillary use, as detailed in Document 3.
3. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Carried

4.4
Zoning By-law Amendment – Aligning Zoning By-law 2008-250 with Bill 23 concerning Additional Dwelling Units

1.4.4 - ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0039 - Aligning Zoning By-law 2008-250 with Bill 23.pdf

ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0039 - City Wide

The following written submissions were received by, and are filed with, the Office of the City Clerk, and distributed to Committee Members:

Email dated October 3, 2023 from Jason Burggraaf, GOHBA

Report recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to permit up to 2 additional units on fully-serviced residential lots, in accordance with Provincial requirements under Bill 23, as shown in Document 1.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 12, 2023,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Carried

4.5
Conservation Authority Programs and Services Agreements

1.4.5 - ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0045 - Conservation Authority Programs and Services Agreements.pdf

2.4.5 - Document 1 A Business Case for Watershed Programs and Services 2024 and Beyond - AODA.pdf

ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0045 - City Wide

Report recommendation(s)

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council authorize and direct the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development, to enter into written agreements with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, and South Nation Conservation by January 1, 2024, as required by provincial legislation, so that they can continue to use municipal levy funds to deliver programs and services to Ottawa residents.
Carried

5.
Infrastructure and Water Services

5.1
Engineer’s Report amendments to the Simpson Municipal Drain construction of the Biltmore Branch and modification of Branch 3

1.5.2 - ASC2023-IWS-WL-0005 - Biltmore Branch Simpson Municipal Drain meeting to consider.pdf

2.5.1 - Document 2 - Biltmore Branch of Simpson Municipal Drain, Engineer's Report.pdf

3.5.2 - Document 3 - By-law_Simpson_MD_Oct_2023.pdf

4.5.2 - Document 3 - By-law_Simpson_MD_Oct_2023_fr_ua.pdf

ACS2023-IWS-WL-0005 - Rideau-Jock (21)

Lorne Franklin, and Andy Robinson, Robinson Consultants Inc., provided a detailed overview of the Engineer’s report and answered questions from the Committee. A copy of the slide presentation is filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Mark Foster noted his family has invested money into landscaping, or GPS shaping on their property adjacent to the drain and indicated that putting soil back on the edge of the drain would eliminate work that has been invested and benefit lost. As well, questioned how the cost for crops lost in construction was calculated and wondered if there was an opportunity to work with the cropping schedule proposed.

Sheryl Davidson noted she doesn’t understand why she has to pay for this drain as she does not own a farm and is unclear as to whether this construction will benefit her or not.

STATEMENT TO BE READ BY ARAC CHAIR TO PUBLIC
AT BEGINNING OF A “MEETING TO CONSIDER” AN ENGINEER’S REPORT
(October 2023)

“This meeting is only for the purpose of considering the Amendment to the Engineer’s report Amendments to the Simpson Municipal Drain Construction of the Biltmore Branch and Modification of Branch 3 and the By-law, and to receive any written or oral submissions with respect to the technical aspect of the Engineer’s Report”.

Consideration of appeals to assessments by landowners will be heard by the Court of Revision at another time, yet to be determined. All assessed landowners will be provided with written notice of the time and place of the convening of the Court of Revision, and, will be provided with an opportunity to file an appeal their assessment by submitting it in writing to the Clerk.

The procedure will be as follows:

Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc will provide a presentation.
Each landowner will have 5 minutes to explain their concerns with respect to their property and the technical aspects of the Engineer’s Report.
After each landowner presentation the members of ARAC may ask questions to the landowner or Mr. Robinson.

After all the landowner presentations have been heard ARAC will consider the staff report recommendation.

Report recommendation(s)

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council adopt the engineer’s report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Engineer’s report amendments to the Simpson Municipal Drain construction of the Biltmore Branch and modification of Branch 3, and give first and second readings to the By-law attached as Document 3 in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario.
Carried