Minutes

For the Planning Committee Meeting

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Tom Davies Square
Present (Mayor and Councillors)
  • Councillor Lapierre, 
  • Councillor Fortin, 
  • Councillor Cormier, 
  • Councillor Leduc, 
  • and Councillor Landry-Altmann 
City Officials
  • Kris Longston, Director of Planning Services, 
  • Alex Singbush, Manager of Development Approvals, 
  • Robert Webb, Supervisor of Development Engineering, 
  • Stephen Monet, Manager of Environmental Planning Initiative, 
  • Ed Landry, Senior Planner - Strategic & Environmental Planning, 
  • Melissa Riou, Senior Planner, 
  • Bailey Chabot, Senior Planner, 
  • Stephanie Poirier, Senior Planner, 
  • Ugo Ufoegbune, Senior Planner, 
  • Brigitte Sobush, Manager of Clerk's Services/Deputy City Clerk, 
  • Regina Sgueglia, Clerk's Services Assistant, 
  • and Rory Whitehouse, Clerk's Services Assistant 

Councillor Cormier, In the Chair


1.

  

The meeting commenced at 11:33 a.m.

2.

  

A roll call was conducted prior to the commencement of moving into closed session.

3.

  
  • The following resolution was presented: 

    PL2025-39
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with two Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land Matters, the first regarding Edison Road, Falconbridge, and the second regarding Birmingham Drive, Sudbury, in accordance with Municipal Act, 2001, par 239 (2)(c).

    CARRIED

    At 11:35 a.m., the Planning Committee moved into Closed Session.


4.

  

At 11:48 a.m., the Planning Committee recessed.

5.

  

At 1:00 p.m., the Planning Committee commenced the Open Session.

6.

  

A roll call was conducted.

8.

  

The Planning Committee was adjourned, and the Public Hearing was opened to deal with the application:

Marc Bodson, the applicant was presented 

Ugo Ufoegbune, Senior Planner, outlined the report. 

The Planning Department staff responded to questions from the Committee members.

The applicant provided comments and responded to questions from the Committee members.

The following concerned area resident provided comments to the Committee members: 

Brian Kitching. 

The Chair asked whether there was anyone else who wished to speak in favour or against the application and hearing none:

The Public Hearing was closed, and the Planning Committee resumed to discuss and vote on the application.

  • The following resolutions was presented:

    PL2025-40
    Moved ByCouncillor Fortin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Julie & Marc Bodson to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification on the subject lands from RU (93), Rural Special to R1-5, Low Density Residential One on those lands described as PINs 73505-1066 and 73505-1068, Parts 3 & 4, Plan 53R-20955, Part Lot 7, Concession 1, Township of Hanmer (1836 Yorkshire Drive, Val Caron), as outlined in the report entitled "1836 Yorkshire Drive, Val Caron", from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of April 14, 2025, 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 conditional approval shall lapse on April 15, 2027, unless Condition #1 above has been met or an extension has been granted by Council.
    YEAS: (5)Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
    CARRIED (5 to 0)

    Public comment has been received and considered and had no effect on Planning Committee’s decision as the application represents good planning.


The Planning Committee was adjourned, and the Public Hearing was opened to deal with the application:

Aaron Ariganello and Vanessa Smith, Tulloch Engineering Limited, the agents for the applicant were present.

Stephanie Poirier, Senior Planner, outlined the report.

The agent for the applicant provided comments. 

The Chair asked whether there was anyone who wished to speak in favour or against the application and hearing none:

The Public Hearing was closed, and the Planning Committee resumed to discuss and vote on the application. 

  • The following resolution was presented:

    PL2025-41
    Moved ByCouncillor Landry-Altmann
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin

    Resolution 1:

    Resolution regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by Belmar Builders Inc/Vytis Lands (Kagawong) Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “R2-2” Low Density Residential Two Zone to the “R3(S)” Medium Density Residential Special Zone, on lands described as PINs 73348-0749, 73348-0750, 73348-0751, 73348-0752, 73348-0753, & 73348-0754, Lots 12-14 on Plan 53M-1420, Lot 1 Concession 2, Township of Balfour, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Montee Genereux, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on April 14, 2025, subject to the following condition:

    1. That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions:

    1. That the easterly property limit be deemed the front lot line;
    2. A minimum corner side yard setback of 3.5 m, whereas 4.5 m is required;
    3. A minimum lot depth of 40 m, whereas a minimum of 45 m is required; and
    4. 0 m wide planting strip with a 1.5 m tall privacy fence abutting lands zoned “R1-4” Low Density Residential One
    YEAS: (5)Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
    CARRIED (5 to 0)
  • The following resolution was presented:

    PL2025-42
    Moved ByCouncillor Landry-Altmann
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin

    Resolution 2:

    Resolution regarding Deeming By-law

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves designating Lots 12-14, Plan 53M-1420 as being deemed not to be part of a registered plan for the purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Montee Genereux, Chelmsford”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on April 14, 2025 and,

    That Staff be directed to prepare a by-law for Council to enact deeming Lots 12-14, Plan 53M-1420 not to be part of a plan of subdivision for the purposes of Subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act.

    YEAS: (5)Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Fortin
    CARRIED (5 to 0)

    As no public comment, written or oral, has been received, there was no effect on the Planning Committee’s decision.


Councillor Lapierre, as Chair of the Closed Session, reported that the Committee met in Closed Session to deal with two Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land Matters, the first regarding Edison Road, Falconbridge, and the second regarding Birmingham Drive, Sudbury, in accordance with Municipal Act, 2001, par 239 (2)(c). One item was deferred and one recommendation emanated from this meeting. 

  • The following resolution was presented:

    PL2025-43
    Moved ByCouncillor Lapierre
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury closes by by-law unopened Cambridge Crescent, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 73576-0173(LT) and declares surplus to the City’s needs the unopened road allowance, block, and turn around blocks east of Birmingham Drive, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 73576-0173(LT), PIN 73576-0122(LT), PIN 73576-0496(LT) and PIN 73576-0499(LT), part of Lot 10, Concession 3, Township of Neelon, City of Greater Sudbury; 

    AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize the transfer of the subject land, for a nominal purchase price, to Timestone Corporation, and to execute the documents required to complete the real estate transaction.

    CARRIED

10.

  
  • The following resolution was presented:

    PL2025-44
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 10.1.1 to 10.1.8.

    CARRIED

    The following are the consent agenda items:


10.1

  
  • PL2025-45
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the extension of rezoning application File # 751-6/22-13 by 1323169 Ontario Inc. on lands described as PIN 02128-0354, Parcel 3078, Lot 158, Plan M-100 Lot 6, Concession 4, Township of McKim, as outlined in the report entitled “368 Montague Avenue – 2025 Extension”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on April 14, 2025, for a period of one (1) year to January 10, 2026.

    CARRIED
  • PL2025-46
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT 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 73593-0389, Part of Parcel 15951, Lot 4, Concession 1, Township of McKim, File # 780-6/11006, as outlined in the report entitled “Fairlane Subdivision, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the meeting on April 14, 2025 as follows:

    1. By replacing Condition #8 with the following:

    “8. That this draft approval shall lapse on May 8, 2028.”

    2. By adding the following to Condition #10:

    “The geotechnical engineer must address requirements as it relates to the development under Ontario Regulation 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Management.”

    3. By replacing Condition #21 with the following:

    “21. A stormwater management report and associated plans must be submitted by the Owner’s Consulting Engineer for approval by the City. The report must address the following requirements:

    • The underground storm sewer system within the plan of subdivision must be designed to accommodate and/or convey the minor storm flow, that is, the rainfall runoff resulting from the subject site and any external tributary areas using the City’s 2-year design storm. The permissible minor storm discharge from the subject development must be limited to the existing pre-development site runoff resulting from a 2-year design storm. Any resulting post development runoff in excess of this permissible discharge rate must be controlled and detained within the plan of subdivision.

    • The overland flow system within the plan of subdivision must be designed to accommodate and/or convey the major storm flow, that is, the rainfall runoff resulting from the subject site and any external tributary areas using the City’s 100-year design storm or Regional storm event, whichever is greater, without causing damage to proposed and adjacent public and private properties. The permissible major storm discharge from the subject development must be limited to the existing pre-development runoff resulting from a 100-year design storm or Regional storm event, whichever is greater.

    • A hierarchical approach to stormwater management must be followed as described by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and as amended by City of Greater Sudbury most recent Storm Water Management Guide and Engineering Design Standards.

    • “Enhanced” level must be used for the design of stormwater quality controls as defined by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

    • Stormwater management must further follow the recommendations of the Junction Creek Subwatershed Study.

    • The drainage catchment boundary including external tributary catchments, and their respective area must be clearly indicated with any stormwater management plan.

    • The final grading of the lands shall be such that the surface water originating on or tributary to the said lands, including roof water from buildings and surface water from paved areas, will be discharged in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure.

    • If a wet pond is proposed, the wet pond is to meet the criteria of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual latest edition, including but not limited to Table 4.6 Wet Pond – Summary of Design Guidance. Side slopes greater than 3:1 will not be permitted including retaining walls.

    • The bottom of the Stormwater Management Facility/Facilities is to be at a higher elevation than the seasonal high groundwater level (i.e. water table).

    • If the Stormwater Management Facility/Facilities propose infiltration, the receiving soil layer must have an infiltration rate of greater than or equal to 15 mm/hr, and underlying bedrock and seasonal high groundwater level (i.e. water table) is to be equal to or greater than 1 m below the bottom of the proposed facility.

    • Capacity of all swales to be included in the Stormwater Management Report.

    • Where drainage from the existing or future right-of-way is conveyed between residential properties, a block is required. Drainage easements are only permitted for the conveyance of drainage of runoff from private properties only.

    • Minor storm drainage from the plan of subdivision shall not be drained overland onto adjacent properties.

    • Existing drainage patterns on adjacent properties shall not be altered unless explicit permission is granted.

    The owner shall be responsible for the design and construction of any required stormwater management works to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure as part of the servicing plans for the subdivision and the owner shall dedicate the lands for stormwater management works as a condition of this development.”

    4. By deleting Condition #28 in its entirety.

    “28. That prior to the signing of the final plan, the owner/applicants shall contact the Sudbury District Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), and satisfy all requirements set out of the Province of Ontario under the Endangered Species Act, 2007. In addition, the owners/applicants shall, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services, demonstrate that all requirement set out by the Province of Ontario under the Endangered Species Act have been satisfied prior to any site alteration or development taking place on the subject lands.”

    CARRIED
  • PL2025-47
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT 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 73561-0258, 73561-0261 & 73561-0264, Lots 9 & 10, Concession 4, Township of Neelon, File # 780-6/10002, in the report entitled “Jack Nicholas Subdivision, Change of Condition”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on April 14, 2025, as follows:

    •By deleting Condition #41.

    “41. The owner shall prepare urban design guidelines for the plan of subdivision, which shall provide recommendations respecting, but not limited to, building design and massing, building materials, landscaping, parking lot design, lighting, paving, fencing and signage, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services.”

    CARRIED
  • PL2025-48
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the naming of the private roads as shown on Plan 53R-20059 as Deep Bay Road, Dusty Road, and Whispering Willows Road East as outlined in the report entitled Street Naming – Whitewater Lake Subdivision, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, dated March 6 2025;

    AND THAT the necessary By-law be prepared.

    CARRIED
  • PL2025-49
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs vacant land north of 257 Montee Genereux, Chelmsford, legally described as SRO, PIN 73347-1700(LT), Part 4 on Plan 53R-20245, Township of Rayside, City of Greater Sudbury;

    AND THAT the land be offered for sale to the abutting landowner to the south, 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 “Vacant Land north of 257 Montee Genereux, Chelmsford – Declaration of Surplus Land”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on April 14, 2025.

    CARRIED
  • PL2025-50
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs vacant land north of the Kingsway, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 73561-0095(LT) and part of PIN 73561-0094(LT), being part of Lot 9, Concession 4, Township of Neelon, City of Greater Sudbury;

    AND THAT the land be offered for sale to the abutting property owner to the north 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 “Vacant Land North of Kingsway, Sudbury – Declaration of Surplus Land”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on April 14, 2025.

    CARRIED
  • PL2025-51
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs vacant land north of Moxam Landing Road, Lively, legally described as PIN 73372-0040(LT), being Part 3 on Plan 53R-7039, part of Lot 2, Concession 5, Township of Waters, City of Greater Sudbury;

    AND THAT the land be marketed for sale to the public pursuant to the procedures governing the sale of full marketability surplus land in accordance with Property By-law 2008-174, as amended, as outlined in the report entitled “Moxam Landing Road, Lively – Declaration of Surplus Vacant Land”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on April 14, 2025.

    CARRIED
  • PL2025-52
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury closes by by-law and declares surplus to the City’s needs part of unopened Grace Street, Sudbury, legally described as part of PIN 73577-0008(LT), part of Grace Street, Plan M184, Township of Neelon, City of Greater Sudbury;

    AND THAT the land be added to the Affordable Housing Land Bank, as outlined in the report entitled “Part of Grace Street, Sudbury – Road Closure, Declaration of Surplus Land and Addition to Affordable Housing Land Bank”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Planning Committee meeting of April 14, 2025.

    CARRIED

11.

  
  • The following resolution was presented:

    PL2025-53
    Moved ByCouncillor Fortin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to return by the end of Q2 2025 with a Public Hearing under the Planning Act regarding amendments to the zoning by-law pertaining to residential parking standards, as outlined in the report entitled “Residential Parking Standards Review” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee Meeting of April 14, 2025.

    CARRIED
  • The following resolution was presented:

    PL2025-54
    Moved ByCouncillor Landry-Altmann
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake the process to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z to be more consistent with Official Plan policy 3.c of section 8.4 as outlined in the report entitled “Legal Existing Structures and Shoreline Development”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on April 14, 2025.

    CARRIED
  • The following resolution was presented:

    PL2025-55
    Moved ByCouncillor Fortin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT The City of Greater Sudbury approves the Application for 65 Larch Street, Sudbury, and directs staff to prepare a by-law to authorize staff to enter into the required agreement, as outlined in the report entitled “Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan Application – 65 Larch Street, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee Meeting of April 14, 2025.

    CARRIED

12.

  

No Motions were presented.

13.

  

No Addendum was presented.

14.

  

No Petitions were submitted.

15.

  

No Questions were asked.

16.

  

Councillor Fortin moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 1:51 p.m.

CARRIED

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