The Huntsville Record

Planning Council

July 15, 2026

What was decided (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/11/2026/HTE, changing the precinct on both the severed and retained lots from a Waterfront Residential - 120 Metres (WR2) precinct to a Waterfront Residential – 60 Metre with Exception “XXXX” (WR1-XXXX) precinct to reduce the minimum required setback to a Cold-Water Lake from 30m to 20m, to permit the creation of one (1) new waterfront residential lot.
Moved by Helena Renwick, seconded by Dan Armour
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/12/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to amend the precinct on the lot from an Urban Mixed Use with Exception “0065” (UM-0065) precinct to an Urban Business Employment Use with Amended Exception “0065” (UBE-Amended 0065) precinct to: 1. carry forward Transportation Services and Warehouse as additional permitted uses; and 2. prohibit a Materials Recovery Facility as a permitted use.
Moved by Dan Armour, seconded by Scott Morrison
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/16/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on a portion of the lands from a Waterfront Backlot (WB) precinct to a Waterfront Residential - 60m with Exception "XXXX" (WR1-XXXX) precinct to: 1. Reduce the required lot frontage from 60m to 57m; and 2. Prohibit development until the actions and recommendations of the Scoped Environmental Impact Study prepared by Riverstone Environmental Solutions Inc., dated June 18, 2026, are implemented to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville through a Community Planning Permit; All to permit the creation of one (1) new waterfront residential lot and a lot addition. AND FURTHER THAT: Previous zoning exception "RU2-0172" be deleted from the lands.
Moved by Jason, seconded by Helena Renwick
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/18/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on the lands from a Rural (RU) precinct and Flood (F) precinct to a Waterfront Residential – 120m with Exception “XXXX” (WR2-XXXX) precinct, a Waterfront Residential – 120m with Exception “YYYY” (WR2-YYYY) precinct, a Waterfront Residential – 120m with Exception “ZZZZ” (WR2-ZZZZ) precinct, and a Conservation (C) precinct on the lands, with Exceptions as follows: Exception "XXXX": 1. Reduce the required lot frontage along a narrow waterbody from 120 to 110m, 2. Permit development only within the identified building envelope; and 3. Prohibit development until the actions and recommendations of the Scoped Environmental Impact Study prepared by Riverstone Environmental Solutions Inc., dated October 16, 2025, are implemented to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville through a Community Planning Permit; Exception "YYYY": Reduce the required lot frontage along a narrow waterbody from 120 to 100m, Permit development only within the identified building envelope; and Prohibit development until the recommendations of the Scoped Environmental Impact Study prepared by Riverstone Environmental Solutions Inc., dated October 16, 2025, are implemented to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville through a Community Planning Permit; and Exception "ZZZZ": Permit development only within the identified building envelo
Moved by Scott Morrison, seconded by Monty Clouthier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : The matter of Application Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment CPPA/10/2026/HTE be postponed until the next regular Planning Council meeting.
Moved by Dan Armour, seconded by Helena Renwick
Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment CPPA/13/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to amend the precinct on the subject lands from a Rural (RU) precinct, to a Rural Residential (RR) precinct, and a Rural Residential with Exception (RR-Exception) precinct to recognize that the Alternative Rural Residential Lot Standards of the By-law shall apply to the lot, to permit the creation of three (3) new rural residential lots.
Moved by Monty Clouthier, seconded by Jason
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment CPPA/14/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to amend the precinct on the subject lands from a Waterfront Backlot (WB) precinct and a Flood Zone (F) precinct to a Conservation (C) precinct and a Rural Residential with Exception (RR-Exception) precinct to recognize that the Alternative Rural Residential Lot Standards shall apply to the lot; to permit the creation of two (2) new rural residential lots.
Moved by Jason, seconded by Monty Clouthier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment CPPA/15/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on a portion of the subject lands from a Flood Zone (F) precinct to a Conservation (C) precinct, and to a Flood Zone with Exception "XXXX" (F-XXXX) precinct, with the Exception being to: 1. Recognize a 34.1m² attached deck as an addition to the existing dwelling, and a 9m² shed, and permit the construction of a 155.9m² detached storage building; 2. Require that a Community Planning Permit be issued prior to development proceeding on the lot; 3. Require that a Community Planning Permit shall not be issued unless the Director of Development Services is satisfied that the following matters have been addressed in addition to all other applicable requirements of the Community Planning Permit By-law: a. Revegetation of the lands within 30m of the edge of the watercourse, including trees, shrubs, and natural woody groundcover, is implemented and maintained in a natural state, in accordance with a Revegetation Plan prepared to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville; and b. Development will occur in accordance with the Flood Hazard Assessment, prepared by Tulloch, dated June 2026.
Moved by Scott Morrison, seconded by Cory Clarke
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/17/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on the subject lands from Waterfront Residential - 120m (WR2) precinct to Waterfront Residential - 120m with Exception (WR2-Exception) precinct to: 1. Permit the construction of an 11.1m² attached deck; 2. Permit an 11.1m² attached deck to be constructed within Stratum 1 Deer Wintering Habitat; 3. Reduce the minimum required setback to a Cold Water Lake and an At Capacity Lake Trout Lake from 30m to 19.7m for an 11.1m² deck; 4. Require that a Community Planning Permit be issued prior to development proceeding on the lot; and 5. Require that no Community Planning Permit shall be issued until an updated site plan is provided to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville, indicating appropriate vegetation retention within the Shoreline Buffer.
Moved by Cory Clarke, seconded by Helena Renwick
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/47/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to permit the construction of a 467.5m² single detached dwelling, including an attached garage and covered porch, a detached 80m² one-storey garage, detached 59m² private cabin, 20m² dryland boathouse, and a 67m² dock and to provide relief from subsection 4.3.4.iii of Community Planning Permit Bylaw 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation) to permit an increase in primary lot coverage from 5% to 10%. AND FURTHER THAT: A Class 3 Community Planning Permit be issued to authorize the above-described development conditional on: The proposed development being undertaken in accordance with a Community Planning Permit, including final approved plans and drawings, and provisions for the restoration of the shoreline buffer; All exterior lighting being dark sky compliant in accordance with Town of Huntsville's Outdoor Lighting By-law, as amended; Appropriate erosion and sediment control measures must be installed prior to commencement of any works and maintained until all disturbed areas have been stabilized; All disturbed areas being stabilized and restored to existing conditions or better immediately upon completion of the works; That vegetation, including trees, shrubs, and natural woody ground cover, as outlined in the Town’s Revegetation of Shoreline Buffers policy, will be established and maintained in a natural state to establish a sho
Moved by Cory Clarke, seconded by Scott Morrison
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council substitutes motion DEV-2026-68 CPP/171/2025/HTE - Schulzke - 41 Ascott Lane for the following: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/171/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.7.1 (g), 4.3.4 (vi) and (ix), and 4.13.8 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Variation), to: Permit development within a Flood Zone Overlay; Permit development on an existing lot of record serviced by private services with a lot area of 971m². Reduce the required rear yard setback 10m to 8.5m for the proposed dwelling; Reduce the required rear yard setback from 10m to 7.4m for the proposed attached porch; and Reduce the required southern interior side yard setback from 6m to 3m for the proposed dwelling. All to permit the construction of a flood-proofed 94m² two-storey single detached dwelling with attached porch. CONDITIONAL ON: A Flood Hazard Report being prepared by a qualified professional and submitted to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville. The report shall address the proposed engineered floodproofing measures, demonstrate that the structure can withstand hydrostatic pressures associated with a flood event, assess the impacts of the proposed grading on flood storage capacity and adjacent properties, and confirm that safe access is available for both vehicles and pedestrians during flood conditions; The Owner updati
Moved by Dan Armour, seconded by Helena Renwick
Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/171/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.7.1 (g), 4.3.4 (vi) and (ix), and 4.13.8 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Variation), to: Permit development within a Flood Zone Overlay; Permit development on an existing lot of record serviced by private services with a lot area of 971m². Reduce the required rear yard setback 10m to 8.5m for the proposed dwelling; Reduce the required rear yard setback from 10m to 7.4m for the proposed attached porch; and Reduce the required southern interior side yard setback from 6m to 3m for the proposed dwelling. All to permit the construction of a flood-proofed 94m² two-storey single detached dwelling with attached porch. CONDITIONAL ON: A Flood Hazard Report being prepared by a qualified professional and submitted to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville. The report shall address the proposed engineered floodproofing measures, demonstrate that the structure can withstand hydrostatic pressures associated with a flood event, assess the impacts of the proposed grading on flood storage capacity and adjacent properties, and confirm that safe access is available for both vehicles and pedestrians during flood conditions; The Owner updating plans and drawings to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville; and The Owner confirming all openings in all habitabl
Moved by Dan Armour, seconded by Jason
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council substitutes motion DEV- 2026- 67 CPP/37/2026/HTE - Mastrorillo - 3545 South Portage Road for the following: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/37/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.15.7 (a), 4.3.4 (iv) and (v), and 4.13.8 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Variation), to: Permit development within a Flood Zone precinct and the Flood Overlay; Permit development within 30m of Natural Heritage Area or Feature (i.e. Type 1 and 2 Fish Habitat, Muskoka Heritage Areas and Site and Wetland). Reduce the setback from a Cold-water Lake from 30m to 17m; Reduce the front yard setback requirement from 20m to 17m; and Reduce the eastern interior setback requirement from 6m to 5m. All to permit the construction of a flood-proofed 31m² two-storey addition to connect the existing single detached dwelling and detached garage. CONDITIONAL ON: The Owner updating plans and drawings including the proposed revegetation to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville; The Owner consulting and obtaining permission from the Muskoka Conservancy to cross the Muskoka Heritage Trust Easement to facilitate the construction of the proposed addition; and The Owner entering into an agreement with the Town, including the provision of financial securities, with terms to implement the recommenda
Moved by Jason, seconded by Scott Morrison
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/37/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.15.7 (a), 4.3.4 (iv) and (v), and 4.13.8 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Variation), to: Permit development within a Flood Zone precinct and the Flood Overlay; Permit development within 30m of Natural Heritage Area or Feature (i.e. Type 1 and 2 Fish Habitat, Muskoka Heritage Areas and Site and Wetland). Reduce the setback from a Cold-water Lake from 30m to 17m; Reduce the front yard setback requirement from 20m to 17m; and Reduce the eastern interior setback requirement from 6m to 5m. All to permit the construction of a flood-proofed 31m² two-storey addition to connect the existing single detached dwelling and detached garage. CONDITIONAL ON: The Owner updating plans and drawings including the proposed revegetation to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville; The Owner consulting and obtaining permission from the Muskoka Conservancy to cross the Muskoka Heritage Trust Easement to facilitate the construction of the proposed addition; and The Owner entering into an agreement with the Town, including the provision of financial securities, with terms to implement the recommendations and actions as outlined in the plans and technical reports/assessments and to confirm that development will proceed in accordance with the C
Moved by Jason, seconded by Scott Morrison
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The following, Condition 8, be struck out and deleted: 8. Exterior walls of the proposed addition shall comply with the definition of "Porch" in the Community Planning Permit Bylaw.
Moved by Helena Renwick, seconded by Scott Morrison
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/68/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.15.6, 2.15.7.(a), 2.16.3, 4.13.5.(iv), and 4.13.6 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Variation), to: Permit an expansion to an existing legal non-complying structure for a 37m², ground-floor sunroom/enclosed porch addition; Reduce the front yard setback from 20m to 16.5m for a landing and stairway attached to the dwelling; Reduce the setback from a Cold-Water Lake from 30m to 22.5m for the addition and to 21m for a stairway and landing attached to the addition; Reduce the setback to Type 1 Fish Habitat from 30m to 22.5m for the addition; and to 21m for a stairway and landing attached to the addition; and Permit development within the Flood Overlay; All to permit the construction of a flood-proofed, 37m² one-storey ground-floor, three-season sunroom/enclosed porch addition, having a finished floor elevation of 286.68m above mean sea level (AMSL). CONDITIONAL ON: The owner entering into a Replacement Agreement with the Town, including the provision of financial securities, with terms to implement the recommendations and actions as outlined in the plans and technical reports/assessments 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 a
Moved by Helena Renwick, seconded by Scott Morrison
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/52/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.15.3 and 4.8.2.xiv.b.iii of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation), to: Increase the maximum floor area of a Woodland Retreat from 60m² to 196m²; and Recognize development within a Natural Heritage Feature or Area (i.e. Wetland); All to recognize an existing 196m 2 woodland retreat and various accessory structures on the lot. CONDITIONAL ON: The Owner entering into an agreement with the Town, including the provision of financial securities, with terms to acknowledge that access is by means of an unopened road allowance; no municipal services will be available; the woodland retreat will be used for seasonal (non-year-round) habitation and be fully sprinklered or include other suitable fire suppression measures; revegetation will occur according to the provided plans; and all actions and recommendations of the Wetland and Wildland Fire Hazard Risk Assessment be implemented; all to the satisfaction of the Town; The Owner consolidating Lot 13, Concession 6, Stisted & Lot 14, Concession 6, Stisted, into one parcel through the registration of a PIN consolidation; and Building permits for the existing structures on the lot being submitted. AND FURTHER THAT: Upon the conditions of Provisional Approval being fulfilled in
Moved by Jason, seconded by Cory Clarke
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-58 be received and passed this 15 th day of July, 2026.
Moved by Cory Clarke, seconded by Monty Clouthier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: We do hereby adjourn at 2:20 p.m.
Moved by Helena Renwick, seconded by Dan Armour
Carried

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