Planning Development Committee

Whereas the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in many circumstances favours the developer, even when evidence presented shows that this is an unwise decision; and Whereas OMB decisions against the wishes of local government cost taxpayers millions of dollars each year; and Whereas decisions in one community affect communities in the rest of the Province; And further that the Province puts it’s faith in local governments to make the best decisions for their communities; Now therefore be it resolved that the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby supports the motions of the City of Toronto and the City of Mississauga to disband this outdated institution; And further that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be encouraged to create a committee to study and draft suggestions for an appropriate replacement for the Ontario Municipal Board; And further that the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Clerk be directed to circulate this resolution to other Ontario municipalities.

Resolved that Report 12-48 "Ontario Municipal Board Reform - Background Information" be received as information.

Resolved that Report P.A. 12-52, Planning Application Fees BE

Resolved that Report P.A. 12-49, regarding an application for site plan approval by Marz Homes for Azure Lakeside Village Block 1, Winston Road, be received and that the site plan application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix "A" of the report to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Further that a by-law is passed that authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the site plan agreement on the Town's behalf.

Resolved that P.A. 12-53 regarding an application for site plan approval by Marz Homes for Azure Lakeside Village Block 3, Winston Road, be received and that the site plan application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix "A" of the report to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Further that a by-law is passed that authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the site plan agreement on the Town's behalf.

Resolved that Report P.A. 12-50 titled "Planning Department Budget - 2012, Update" dated November 27, 2012, be received as information.

THAT Report 12-51 “Roof Mounted Solar Panels”, dated November 27, 2012 be received; Page 6 of 8 Planning & Development Committee November 27, 2012 AND THAT for the reasons outlined in P.A.12-51, it is hereby recommended that Council adopt resolutions in support of the following applications to the Ontario Power Authority for roof mounted solar panels. - 649 South Service Road – Precision Surface Technologies Inc - 189 Mud Street – Chris’s Chicken Farm - 337 Main Street East – Wills Chevrolet AND THAT the Council resolutions in support of Roof Top Solar be subject to the applicant providing letters of clearance from the Town of Grimsby Fire Department, Town of Grimsby Public Works Department and Grimsby Power and that the respective department has addressed the specific concerns of each organization regarding the proposed approval of the proposed roof-mounted solar project to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning; AND THAT all future applications for Roof Mounted Solar Panels be considered on a case-by-case basis in The Town of Grimsby.

Resolved that the GEDAC minutes of the meeting held on October 25th, 2012, be received as information.

Resolved that the following Public Meeting minutes be adopted as Schedule "A" to the Planning & Development Committee minutes, dated November 27, 2012. Schedule "A": Public Meeting Minutes, dated October 23, 2012 Regarding a Zoning Amendment & Official Plan Amendment Applications Z-11-08 and OP 12-01, 120 Livingston Avenue

Resolved that the following Public Meeting minutes be adopted as Schedule "B" to the Planning & Development Committee minutes, dated November 27, 2012. Schedule "B": Public Meeting Minutes, dated October 23, 2012 Regarding a Zoning Amendment Application Z-12-02, Branthaven Homes - North Service Road