Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the May 1, 2024 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:06 p.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended.

THAT Council's consideration of the amending development charges by-law be scheduled to occur June 2024; AND THAT pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, the public meeting pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:27 p.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act. AND THAT Council move into the Committee of Adjustment for the purpose of hearing a Minor Variance Application.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A05-24, submitted by Dennis Berkers, for lands described as Part Lot 12, Conc. 5 (West Zorra) and municipally known as 156 Huron Street, Embro, in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 5.1, Table 5.1.1.3 – Regulations for Accessory Uses; i. to increase the maximum permitted height for an accessory structure from 4.0 m (13.1 ft) to 5.0 m (16.4 ft); and ii. to increase the maximum permitted cumulative gross floor area for accessory structures from 100 m² (1,076 ft² ) to 112 m² (1,200 ft² ); to facilitate the construction of a structure accessory to a residential use on a property zoned ‘Residential Type 1 Zone (R1)’ in the Township of Zorra. Subject to the following condition: i. That the construction of the proposed residential accessory building (detached garage) be established in the general location as illustrated on Plate 3 of Report 2024-162, to the satisfaction of the Township of Zorra Building Department.

THAT Council move out of the Committee of Adjustment, and pursuant to the Planning Act that the public meeting be adjourned at 6:32 p.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to cancel the June 5, 2024, Council meeting and to alter the start time for the June 19, 2024, Council meeting.

THAT Staff complete the AMO Municipal Delegation Request Form requesting a meeting with: Ministry of Education regarding co-builds and rural schools with priority of request as specified above.

THAT item 10(b) be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT items 12(a) - (b) be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the zone change application submitted by Everest Estate Homes c/o Nathan Kok (Miedema's), to rezone the subject lands, described as Lot 4, Registered Plan No. 134 and municipally known as 129 Huron Street, Embro, to ‘Special Village (V-sp) Zone’ to recognize the existing use and facilitate a future addition generally as described in Report No. 2024-146.

THAT by-law 12-24 be taken as read a third time and finally passed; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.

THAT by-laws 24-24, 25-24, 26-24, and 27-24 be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.

THAT By-law 28-24, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held May 15, 2024, be read a first, second and third time this May 15, 2024; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.

THAT this session of Council be now adjourned and herewith closed at 7:01 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the June 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Centre.