Council Meeting

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 6:03 p.m. in order to sit as a Committee of Adjustments under the Planning Act.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A-7/2024 filed by Adam Finch on behalf of Timothy Jack Van Engelen for relief from the Township of Lucan Biddulph Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit the construction of an accessory building at a maximum height of 6.0 metres, for a property legally described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 3, Part 1 on Reference Plan 33R9896, in the Township of Lucan-Biddulph, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 35088 Coursey Line, be GRANTED. Reasons:  The intent of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Official Plan is maintained;  The intent of the Township of Lucan Biddulph 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 B-15/2024, filed by Jacob Williams on behalf of SP Properties Ltd. to sever a lot with a frontage of 78 metres and an area of 1.32 acres, and the retained a frontage of 72 metres and an area of 1.39 acres, from a property legally described as Concession 4, Part of Lot 25, Part 5 on Registered Plan 33R20206, in the Township of Lucan Biddulph; BE GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act be issued within two years of the date of the notice of decision. 2. That the applicant pay any outstanding property taxes for the subject lands. 3. All lots are required to be serviced with all necessary permits obtained to achieve servicing. 4. That the applicant pay $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication to the Township for the severed lot. 5. That if necessary, all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official prior to the stamping of the deeds. 6. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an Acknowledgment and Direction duly signed by the applicant. 7. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an undertaking, in a form satisfactory to the Secretary-Treasurer, to register an electronic transfer of title consistent with the Acknowledgment and Direction and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. 8. That the applicant pay the commenting fee of $275.00 to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. Reasons:  Consi

THAT Applications for Consent B-16/2024 filed by The Glenns Shopping Centre Inc., in order to permit the execution of a lease agreement to allow for the continuation of occupying the severed lands for a period exceeding 21 years, shown as Concession SPLR Part of Lot 4 on Reference Plan RP 33R21095 Parts 1 to 3, in the Township of Lucan Biddulph, County of Middlesex; 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 severance has been fulfilled. 2. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Township prior to the stamping of the deeds. 3. That the consent (lease) conforms to the permitted uses and provisions of the ‘Highway Commercial Exception 11 (C2-11) Zone’, per Zoning By-law No. 100-2003, as amended. 4. That the Landowner and Tenant verify, in writing, that the final lease agreement complies with and fulfils all pertinent provisions of the Ontario Planning Act. 5. That the executed lease agreement be registered on title of the subject lands, including a reference plan, if required. Reasons:  Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement would be maintained;  Conformity with the County of Middlesex Official Plan and the Township of Lucan Biddulph Official Plan

THAT Applications for Consent B-17/2024 filed by Joan Marie Stiltz, in order to permit the adjustment of a boundary by conveying 0.3 acres from 34339B Granton Line and adding it to the neighbouring parcel at 34399A Granton Line for lots legally described as PLAN 257 LOTS 4-6 & PT LOTS 1-3 S/S CHARLES RP 33R19422 PARTS 1-6 RP 33R12059 PART 6, in the Township of Lucan Biddulph, County of Middlesex; 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 severance has been fulfilled. 2. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Township prior to the stamping of the deeds. 3. That, if required, all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official prior to the stamping of the deeds. 4. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an undertaking, in a form satisfactory to the Secretary-Treasurer, to register an electronic transfer of title consistent with the Acknowledgment and Direction and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. 5. That the Owners’ solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, together with a deposited reference plan and a Schedule describing the land to be transferred for ea

THAT the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 6:22 p.m. and Council convene into a Public Meeting under the Planning Act.

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application (Z-11/2024) for a temporary use, filed by David Harrigan, to permit the establishment of a garden suite in the form of a temporary mobile home for a period not exceeding 10 years on the land known as 34112 Richmond Street, be APPROVED. AND FURTHER THAT the owner be required to enter into a Temporary Use Agreement with the Township and submit a deposit of $5,000 to ensure the removal of the garden suite upon expiry of the temporary Zoning By-law Amendment.

THAT Council adjourn the public meeting at 6:37 p.m. and reconvene its regular meeting.

THAT the presentation from the County of Middlesex Planning department regarding Provincial Changes 2024 be received for information.

THAT the regular council meeting minutes of October 1, 2024 be approved as circulated/amended.

THAT Council receives the request from Villages United Church dated October 8, 2024 for information.

WHEREAS the County of Brant, Middlesex County, Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc, Norfolk County, 6 Town of Tillsonburg, Municipality of East Zorra Tavistock, Grey County, Perth County, City of Stratford, Municipality of Lambton Shores, and Wellington County have successfully utilized government funding to create and sustain local community transit through Southwest Community Transit; and WHEREAS 85,000 riders have utilized the Southwest Community Transit services in the first have of 2024 alone, demonstrating significant community reliance on these services; and WHEREAS the economic impact of this transit system is estimated to be $748,800,000 annually, largely due to its role in providing transportation to employment opportunities; and WHEREAS the current funding for this critical small urban and rural inter- community transit service is set to expire in March 2025, putting the sustainability of the service at risk: NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Lucan Biddulph Council urges the provincial government to continue funding Southwest Community Transit beyond March 2025 to ensure the ongoing viability of this essential service for small urban and rural Ontario BE IT FURTHER resolved that this resolution be circulated to the County of Brant, Elgin County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Oxford County, Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc, Town of Tillsonburg, Municipality of East Zorra Tavistock, Perth County, City of Stratford, Municipality of Lambton Shores, Wellington County

THAT Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph hereby supports the motion passed by the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus on August 18, 2024 regarding roadside zoos legislation; AND FURTHER that this resolution will be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario ([email protected]), Ontario Solicitor General ([email protected]), Ontario Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry ([email protected] ) and AMO ([email protected]), AMCTO ([email protected]), and MLEAO ([email protected]).

THAT Correspondence items 10.1 through 10.4 be received for information purposes.

THAT report no. CL-09-2024 be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT Council provides direction to staff for 2025 conference registrations.

THAT Report PW-18-2024 be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the Council support staffs recommendation to maintain the culvert design as presented in the Whitfield Drain report submitted to council for consideration, dated August 30, 2024.

THAT report no. PR-06-2024 be received for information; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph approve an additional $16,453.00 to be allocated from Development Charges for the installation of the Spencer Street Park playground.

THAT report no. PR-07-2024 be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to submit an application for Stream 1 of the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) to support the renovation of the home side dressing rooms and Junior Irish team locker rooms at the arena.

THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph receive the attached accounts as paid for information, as follows: September 2024 total $2,142,225.47

THAT if no cares to speak to By-law 32-2024, that it be considered to have been read a third time and passed.

THAT if no one cares to speak to By-laws 49-2024, 50-2024 and 210-2024, on their first, second and third reading, that they be considered to have been read a first time and passed, read a second time and passed and read a third time and passed.

RESOLVED that the Council meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.