The Prince Edward County Record

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

October 15, 2025

What was decided (13 motions)

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

THAT the order of business be changed to move agenda item 4.1, Nadia De Santi, WSP to present Prince Edward County's Final Comprehensive Zoning By-Law - Issued for Adoption, to be considered before item 7.2, the County- Wide Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2025; and THAT any Comments from the Audience regarding any item listed under Items for Consideration be heard when the subject item is being addressed under section 7.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the agenda for the Planning & Development Committee meeting of October 15, 2025 as amended be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Mayor Ferguson
Carried
THAT the oral submissions pertaining to Consent & Rezoning File No.: B12-25 & Z8-25 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pennell, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT the Statutory Public Meeting held on October 15, 2025 adjourn at 6:11 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
1. THAT report DS-64-2025 regarding Consent To Sever and Zoning By- Law Amendment File Nos. B2-25 & Z3-25 be received; 2. THAT Consent File No. B2-25 for the lands described as Part Lot 2 Plan 3 Gore A North Marysburgh As In NM3020 NW of Luck's Crossroad and North of County Road 17 Subject to PE45928 Amended By PE66139, in the Ward of North Marysburgh, be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Each condition shall be fulfilled no later than two years from the date of mailing of the decision; 2. Approved Rezoning with all means for appeal exhausted, of the subject lands; 3. The County may not have a clear title to the lands on Luck's Crossroad and County Road 17, that abuts the subject lands included in this proposal. The applicant will be responsible for all costs to provide clear title to the lands for the subject road allowances to the County, including any additional width needed to accommodate the existing travelled roads, shoulders and drainage works, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services; 4. Road widening or confirmation thereof for the provision of 13 meters (43 feet) of road allowance along County Road 17 and 11 metres (36 feet) of road allowance along Luck's Crossroad clear of encumbrances, building, structures, and fencing from the centerline of the travelled portion across the frontage of the severed and retained parcels in this proposal to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services; 5. Prior to the endorsing of the
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
THAT the presentation by Nadia De Santi, WSP regarding Prince Edward County's Final Comprehensive Zoning By-Law - Issued for Adoption be received.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT the comments from the audience pertaining to agenda item 7.2, County- Wide Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2025 be received.
Moved by Councillor Pennell, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT the meeting be extended past three (3) hours in accordance with section 5.15. (1) of the Procedural By-Law.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Hirsch
Carried
THAT staff be directed to conduct a review of the Comprehensive Zoning By- law provisions related to Wineries and On-Farm-Diversified Uses, including but not limited to Sections 3.3.3 and 3.39, within the first two quarters of 2026, to consider potential revisions through a future Zoning By-law Amendment that support the winery industry in Prince Edward County.
Moved by Councillor Braney, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
Minutes of the October 15, 2025 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 21, 2025 THAT staff explore changes to the R1 zone that would encourage triplexes, quadruplexes, semi-detached and row houses.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Hirsch
Carried
THAT staff explore amendments to the Zoning By-Law to encourage small wind and solar generation in rural zones. Councillor Hirsch requested a recorded vote on Amending Motion 2025-516: Name In Favour Opposed HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 5 7
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Grosso
Lost
Minutes of the October 15, 2025 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 21, 2025 THAT staff be directed to conduct a review of the Comprehensive Zoning By- law provisions related to Special Setback Provisions, including but not limited to Sections 3. 31, within the first two quarters of 2026, to consider potential revisions through a future Zoning By-law Amendment that support the enhanced environmental protection in Prince Edward County.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
THAT the meeting now adjourn at 10:12 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Maynard
Carried

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