Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the March 5, 2025 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:01 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 Minor Variance Applications.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A02-25, submitted by 2782946 Ontario Inc. for lands described as South Pt. Lot 16, Conc. 10 (East Nissouri) municipally known as 842967 Road 84, in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: Relief from Section 18.2, Table 18.2 - Zone Provisions to i) reduce the minimum required interior side yard width from 15 m (49.2 ft) to 2.5 m (8.2 ft); to facilitate a building addition onto an existing warehousing building on a property zoned ‘General Industrial Zone (MG)’ in the Township of Zorra. subject to the following condition: i) That the relief granted by the Committee regarding application A02-25 shall apply to a building addition with a size and of an approximate location as illustrated on Plate 3 of Report No. 2025-88, to the satisfaction of the Township of Zorra.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A03-25, submitted by Mitch Vollmershausen, for lands described as Plan 39, North Part Lot 10 and municipally known as 125 St. Andrew Street, Embro, in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 11.1, Table 11.2 – R1 Zone Provisions, to i) reduce the minimum required interior side yard width from 1.5 m (4.92 ft) to 0.6 m (2 ft) and ii) reduce the minimum required front yard depth from 10 m (32.8 ft) to 7 m (23 ft),to facilitate the construction of an attached garage; subject to the following condition: i) That the relief granted by the Committee regarding application A03-25 shall apply to a garage comprising approximately 66 m² (717 ft²) and at an approximate location as illustrated on Plate 3 of Report No. 2025-89, to the satisfaction of the Township of Zorra.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A04-25, submitted by Brian & Jacqueline Vandaele for lands described as Lot 16, Conc. 10 (East Nissouri) municipally known as 842969 Road 84, in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 5.1, Table 5.1.1.3 – Regulations for Accessory Uses, to i) increase the maximum permitted gross floor area from 100 m² (1,076 ft²) to 117 m² (1,260 ft²); ii) Increase the maximum permitted height from 4.0 m (13.2 ft) to 5.6 m (18.2 ft); 2. Relief from Section 14.2, Table 14.2 – Zone Provisions, to i) reduce the minimum required interior side yard width from 1.5 m (4.92 ft) to 0.9 m (3 ft) and, ii) reduce the minimum required front yard depth from 10 m (32.8 ft) to 7 m (23 ft); to facilitate the construction of a new (replacement) garage on the subject lands. subject to the following condition: i) That the relief granted by the Committee regarding application A04-25 shall apply to a garage comprising approximately 117 m² (1,260 ft²) and at an approximate location as illustrated on Plate 3 of Report No. 2025-90, to the satisfaction of the Township of Zorra.

THAT Council move out of the Committee of Adjustment, and pursuant to the Planning Act that the public meeting be adjourned at 6:18 p.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT Council approve the amendments to Purchasing Policy 500-05 as identified in Report 2025-032.

THAT item 11(a) be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT item 11(b) be received and filed for information purposes only.

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

THAT Council move into closed meeting session at 6:33 p.m. pursuant to Section 239.2(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or board and 239.2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the service of Colestar Environmental to begin environmental remediation of 8 Commissioners St, Embro as soon as possible, with the cost to be funded from reserves; AND THAT any potential future profit received from said lands be placed in a reserve to be used for any property related expenses; AND THAT the Township Roads Department investigate the potential use of any assets on the property for Township purposes .

THAT By-law 10-25, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held March 19, 2025, be read a first, second and third time this March 19, 2025; 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 8:09 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the April 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.