Planning Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Planning Council Agenda dated April 16, 2025 be hereby adopted as printed and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit Amendment Application CPPA/08/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precincts on the lots subject to the application from a Community Mixed Use (CM) precinct to: A Community and Rural Business Employment (CBRE) precinct for the lands at 305 and 369 Old Ferguson Road; A Community and Rural Business Employment with Exception "XXXX" (CBRE-XXXX) precinct for the lands at 315, 325, and 335 Old Ferguson Road, with the exception to carry forward site specific provisions for previous zoning exceptions C3-0374 and C3-1550, except as they relate to outdoor storage; and A Community and Rural Business Employment with Exception "YYYY" (CBRE-YYYY) precinct for the lands at 329 Old Ferguson Road, with the exception to: Permit a powder coating spray line facility as an additional permitted industrial use on the lands; and Define a powder coating spray line facility as a light industrial facility that includes application of powder coating to components and products. AND FURTHER THAT: previous site-specific zoning provisions C3-0374, C3-1434 and C3-1550 be removed from the lands.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/37/2024/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on a portion of the subject lands from a Waterfront Backlot (WB) precinct to a Waterfront Backlot with Exception (WB- Exception) precinct to: Recognize an existing farm use; Recognize existing agricultural related uses including a petting farm, agricultural and outdoor education, and a farm store as existing on the date of by-law passage; Permit the following additional accessory uses: Private functions such as weddings, receptions, family reunions, retirement parties, holiday gatherings, and similar type celebrations; Community events such as a farm and artisan market, and the showcasing of artistic talent; and Restrict the above additional accessory uses to being permitted in areas, buildings and structures illustrated in Attachment #3 to Report DEV-2025- 37 only and subject to the following criteria: Outdoor event tents will only be permitted between May 1st and October 31st of each year; and Parking for the accessory uses shall be limited to 57 regular spaces, plus 3 accessible spaces, as illustrated in Attachment #2 to Report DEV-2025-37.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The following be added after item 3: Require that a landscaping plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville to address landscaping, landscaping features and/or fencing to address impacts from headlights prior to the issuance of a Community Planning Permit.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/05/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on the lands from an Urban Residential - Low Density (UR1) precinct to Urban Residential - High Density with Exception (UR3- Exception) precinct to: Permit a sixteen (16) unit multiple dwelling development consisting of two (2) connected, eight (8) unit, two (2) storey buildings with a covered amenity area and an accessory building; Permit a 2m encroachment into the front yard setback for attached decks only; and Require that hydraulic modelling of both water and sewer services be completed, and any required improvements or modifications be implemented to the satisfaction of the District Municipality of Muskoka, prior to the issuance of a Community Planning Permit. Require that a landscaping plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville to address landscaping, landscaping features and/or fencing to address impacts from headlights prior to the issuance of a Community Planning Permit.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The following word “discretionary” be deleted in item 1. AND FURTHER THAT: Item 2 be deleted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/09/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to amend the precinct on the lot from an Urban Mixed Use (UM) precinct to an Urban Mixed Use with Exception (UM-Exception) precinct to: Add Transportation Services and Warehouse uses as additional permitted uses on the property.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: All references to the words “Urban Mixed Use” be deleted and the words “Urban Business Employment” be inserted in its place.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/10/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to amend the precinct on the lot from an Urban Business Employment precinct with site-specific Exception “0030” (UBE-0030) to an Urban Business Employment precinct with Amended Exception (UBE-0030 Amended) to: Permit a maximum of eight (8) dwelling units on the property with no more than two (2) dwelling units being on the ground floor; Reduce the landscape buffer along the parking area abutting the southerly side lot line from 1.5m to 0m for the two (2) storey building; and Reduce the northern interior side yard setback from 5m to 4.8m for the 247m² two (2) storey mixed use building.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That the following be added to the end of the first paragraph: with the following amendments: Delete Section 5 C 8.7.6. (e) Replace Sections 5 C.8.7.6.(d) and C 8.7.7. (b) with the following: Section C.8.7.6.(d) The proposed lots shall have a minimum lot area of 0.4ha and a minimum lot frontage of 60m; Section C 8.7.7. (b) A minimum 15m wide treed vegetative buffer is maintained or established along the public road, except in the location of an approved entrance and driveway;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Amendment #6 to the Town of Huntsville Official Plan, as outlined in Attachment #1 to Report DEV-2025-28, be ADOPTED and forwarded to the District of Muskoka for approval with the following amendments: Delete Section 5 C 8.7.6. (e) Replace Sections 5 C.8.7.6.(d) and C 8.7.7. (b) with the following: Section 5 C.8.7.6.(d) The proposed lots shall have a minimum lot area of 0.4ha and a minimum lot frontage of 60m; Section 5 C 8.7.7. (b) A minimum 15m wide treed vegetative buffer is maintained or established along the public road, except in the location of an approved entrance and driveway;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That the following be added to the end of the first paragraph: with the following amendments: Replace Sections 4,8.(f)(iii) and 4,8.(f)(v) with the following: Section 4,8.(f)(iii) The minimum lot area shall be 0.4ha; Section 4,8.(f)(v) A minimum vegetative buffer of 15m shall be maintained along the public road, save and except for a driveway with a maximum width of 4m;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/39/2024/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to establish alternative rural residential lot standards with the following amendments: Replace Sections 4,8.(f)(iii) and 4,8.(f)(v) with the following: Section 4,8.(f)(iii) The minimum lot area shall be 0.4ha; Section 4,8.(f)(v) A minimum vegetative buffer of 15m shall be maintained along the public road, save and except for a driveway with a maximum width of 4m;

WHEREAS: Huntsville's population has been growing at an unprecedented rate since the COVID pandemic. WHEREAS: The resulting increase in population has exasperated a nation-wide housing crisis. WHEREAS: Ongoing efforts continue to be made to direct growth to the urban serviced settlement area. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to investigate rural residential lot creation on private roads and unopened road allowances, allowing shared entrances and potentially allowing four plexes in all rural areas.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/25/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to permit expansions to an existing heavy industrial facility on the lot, including construction of a new 152m² debarker building, a new 1012.5m² strander building, ramps, a new log storage yard and associated site alterations; and to provide relief from Subsection 4.6.4.(xv) of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation) to increase the maximum building height from 11m to 17m for the proposed 1012.5m² strander building. CONDITIONAL ON: The Stormwater Management Plan prepared by CMA, dated February 5, 2025, being updated to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville and CN Railway; The Noise Impact Assessment prepared by GHD, dated February 18, 2025, being updated to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville and the provincial Ministry having jurisdiction; All plans being updated for consistency with reports and assessments listed above (see Condition #1 and #2) to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville; and The owner entering into a replacement Development Agreement with the Town of Huntsville, including provision for financial securities, with terms to implement the recommendations, actions, and works as outlined in the final approved technical reports, assessments, plans and drawings, and to confirm development will proceed in accordance w

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/19/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.4.7.a, 2.4.5.b.iii, 2.15.3, 2.15.6, 2.15.7, 4.3.4.(iv), and 4.13.5 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97 to: Increase in the maximum projection of a dock from 15m to 23m to recognize the existing dock; Permit development within 30m of an identified Natural Heritage Feature and Area (Stratum 1 Deer Wintering); Reduce the setback to Type 1 Fish Habitat from 30m to 7.5m for a dryland boathouse with attached gazebo; Reduce the setback from a Cold-Water Lake from 30m to 7.5m for a dryland boathouse with attached gazebo; Reduce the front yard setback from 20m to 7.5m for a dryland boathouse with attached gazebo; and Permit a dryland boathouse with attached gazebo in the Flood Zone Overlay. All to permit the construction of a 67m² non-habitable structure comprised of a 45m² gazebo with attached 23m² dryland boathouse. CONDITIONAL ON: The Owner entering into a Replacement Agreement with the Town, with terms to implement the actions and recommendations as outlined in the Scoped Environmental Impact Study prepared by RiverStone Environmental Solutions Inc., dated December 16, 2024, and to confirm that development will proceed in accordance with the Community Planning Permit. AND FURTHER THAT: Upon the conditions of Provisional Approval being fulfilled in ac

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council suspend the rules of procedure relating to the following:  To hear a Deputation from Michael Cara regarding Community Planning Permit Application CPP/20/2025/HTE and to add it as item 8.3.1. AND FURTHER THAT: All rules of procedure will be reinstated once the agenda item has been completed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/28/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to permit the reconstruction of a 132.5m² one-storey dwelling and 37.5m² attached deck and provide relief from Section 2.15.6 and 4.3.2 (iv) of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation) to: Reduce the front yard setback from 20m to 9.3m for the single detached dwelling; Reduce the setback from Type 1 Fish Habitat from 30m to 9.3m for the single detached dwelling; Recognize the 4.5m front yard setback for the attached deck; and Recognize the 4.5m setback to Type 1 Fish Habitat for the attached deck. CONDITIONAL ON: The Owner updating plans and drawings for required revegetation to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville; All structures labelled to be removed on the site plan on file with the Town of Huntsville shall be removed; and The Original Shore Road Allowance is stopped up and closed. AND FURTHER THAT: A Community Planning Permit be issued to authorize the above described development conditional on: The development being undertaken in accordance with the final approved plans, drawings and provisions for maintaining the shoreline buffer in a natural vegetated state; All exterior lighting being dark sky compliant in accordance with Town of Huntsville Outdoor Lighting By-law 2016-3, as amended; Appropriate erosion and sediment control measur

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/29/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to permit the construction of a 45m² one (1) storey detached garage and provide relief from Section 4.3.4 (iv) (d) of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation) to reduce the front yard setback from 12m to 0.4 m for the proposed garage only. AND FURTHER THAT: A Community Planning Permit be issued to authorize the above described development conditional on: The development being undertaken in accordance with the final approved plans and drawings; All exterior lighting being dark sky compliant in accordance with Town of Huntsville Outdoor Lighting By-law 2016-3, as amended; Appropriate erosion and sediment control measures being installed prior to commencement of any works and maintained until all disturbed areas have been stabilized; and All disturbed areas being stabilized and restored to existing conditions or better immediately upon completion of the works.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2025-39 be received and passed this 16 th day of April, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: We do hereby adjourn at 3:00 p.m.