Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
(Incorporated 1st January, 1998)
Planning Advisory Committee
Minutes
Monday, September 4, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Planning Advisory Committee met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 8:01 p.m. with Chair, Chyann Kirby presiding.
2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
Members in attendance were Chair, Chyann Kirby, Ron Daigle, Jim Burke, Alex Calvin, Brittany Merrifield, Cllr. Bev Day and Acting Development Officer, Bruce Gault.
Member absent was Theresa Gordon.
“moved by Ron Daigle to excuse Theresa Gordon with cause”
Seconded by Cllr. Bev Day. Carried.
3. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2018
“moved by Cllr. Bev Day to accept as presented the June 18, 2018 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes”
Seconded by Brittany Merrifield. Carried.
4. REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 2018 AND JULY 23, 2O18
“moved by Cllr. Bev Day to receive and file the Regular Council Minutes of June 11, 2018 and July 23, 2018 ”
Seconded by Ron Daigle. Carried.
5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2018
Cllr. Bev Day took the Chair for the Election of Officers for 2018.
The Election of Officers proceeded with Jim Burke being the only Member to agree to let his name stand for the Office of PAC Chair and Chyann Kirby the only Member to agree to let her name stand for the Office of PAC Vice-Chair for 2018, with all in favor.
Cllr. Bev Day nominated Jim Burke for Office of Chair.
Nomination accepted. Passed by acclamation.
Cllr. Bev Day nominated Chyann Kirby for Office of Vice-Chair.
Nomination accepted. Passed by acclamation
Chair, Chyann Kirby, resumed the Office of Chair and presided over the remainder of the meeting.
6. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
7. REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
Chair, Chyann Kirby, requested the following Item be added to the Agenda:
9(d) E-mail of Opposition Received September 4, 2018 from Francine Setchell 14 Boyd Street
“moved by Ron Daigle to add the above E-Mail to the Agenda as Item No. 9(d)”
Seconded by Jim Burke.
8. RATIFY E-MAIL POLL OF JULY 27, 2018
RE: TEMPORARY USE 226 RIVER VALLEY DRIVE
“moved by Cllr. Bev Day to Ratify the E-Mail Poll of July 27, 2018, noting one correction be made, Jim Burke be listed as not available.
Seconded by Ron Daigle. Carried.
9. APPLICATION FOR SIMILAR & COMPATIBLE USE/DISCRETIONARY USE
RE: ERIN RILEY- 15 MAPLECREST DRIVE
(A) DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS REPORT DATED AUGUST 30, 2018
(B) LETTER OF OPPOSITION FROM HEATHER FORSTER & MARK KEMPSTER, 2 MAPLECREST DRIVE DATED AUGUST 30, 2018
(C) LETTER OF OPPOSITION FROM PHIL TRVERSE, 14 MAPLECREST DRIVE DATED AUGUST 30, 2018
(D) E-MAIL OF OPPOSITION FROM FRANCINE SETCHELL, 14 BOYD STREET DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Applicant, Erin Riley, was not present.
There was no one present speaking in favor of this Application.
The following neighbours were present and addressed the Committee as follows:
* Sue MacDonald 22 Maplecrest Drive
Mrs. MacDonald informed the Committee that she did not receive a letter regarding this Application and requested the Committee explain what is proposed.
Cllr. Day explained that the proposal is to renovate the lower level of a single-family dwelling to operate a Senior Care Home for 3 seniors at a Level 2, meaning they would need some care but not at Level 3, which is nursing home care.
Present speaking Against this Application:
* Phil Traverse 14 Maplecrest Drive
* Increased parking/winter parking and increased traffic issues;
* numerous emergency responses any time of day or night;
* this is an R2 with Single Family homes;
* this will have a negative effect on his property value;
* there is a Covenant in his Deed that clearly states that he could not operate a business out of his residence;
* questioned what the Towns protocol is regarding letters sent out advising neighbours of an Application.
* Heather Forster 2 Maplecrest Drive
* she did not receive a letter;
* purchased her home in a residential area;
* if approved, she believes it would decrease the value of their home.
Cllr. Bev Day stated that this Application meets the Municipal Plan By-law principle envisioning housing types that can care for seniors within the Community. Concerning Notification, the process for sending out letters is typically 30 metres surrounding the Applicants property, however perhaps this matter could be taken up with the Development Officer to have the area increased for subsequent notices for this application.
Regarding the Covenant, the neighbours were informed that this is a civil matter between them and does not involve the Town. However, if they wish to purse this further, they could consult a lawyer and the Developer, Sam Maguire.
It was also explained that coming before PAC for Zoning approval is only the first Step 1 in the process. The Applicant must then obtain Provincial licensing through the Department of Social Services, also input from the District Medical Health Office and the Office of the Fire Marshall with any required conditions for Building Permit approval.
Also present was Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Deputy Mayor, Michael Likely, who expressed his concerns and opposition to this proposal as follows:
* this area is Zoned for R1 housing;
* to allow this change would set a precedent and would be hard to control;
* therefore, he is opposed to allow this zoning change to this property.
In closing, Cllr. Day expressed the Committees regret that the Applicant was not present to answer questions and address concerns. Also, that it would be beneficial if all parties involved could meet with Developer, Sam Maguire, to clarify the matter regarding the Covenants.
“moved by Alex Calvin that the Planning Advisory Committee Table this Application to the next regular meeting on Monday, September 17, 2018”
Seconded by Ron Daigle. Carried.
10. ADJOURNMENT
“moved by Alex Calvin and seconded by Jim Burke to adjourn” at 8:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
PAC Chair
PAC Secretary
