The Prince Edward County Record

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

August 19, 2026

What was decided (16 motions)

14 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda for the Planning & Development Committee meeting of August 19, 2026 be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT the presentation from Jack Winberg, Rockport Group and Chris Marchese, Deco Communities regarding the Base31 Housing Update be received.
Moved by Mayor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT the presentation from Mark McCullloch, Consultant Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Ltd and Ben Goernert, Senior Project Engineer, Ontario Ministry of Transportation regarding Highway 62 Intersection Improvements be received.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT the oral submissions pertaining to Consent & Rezoning File No.: B8-26 & Z11-26 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the oral submissions pertaining to Consent & Rezoning File No.: B5-26 & Z8-26 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Pennel
Carried
THAT the Statutory Public Meeting(s) held on August 19, 2026 adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Minutes of the August 19, 2026 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT the comments from the audience on items on the agenda be received.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
1. THAT report DS-49-2026 regarding Consent & Rezoning File Nos. B26-25 & Z17-25 be received; 2. THAT Consent & Rezoning File Nos. B26-25 & Z17-25 for the lands described as Part Lot 78 Concession 2 Ameliasburgh Part 2 47R7258 be approved subject to the following conditions: a. Each condition shall be fulfilled no later than two years from the date of mailing of the decision; b. Approved Rezoning with all means of appeal exhausted, of the subject lands; c. The County may not have clear title to the lands on Eatonville Road and Victoria Road that abut 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 in 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. d. Road widening or confirmation thereof for the provision of 13 metres (43 feet) of road allowance along Victoria Road clear of any encumbrances, buildings, structures and fencing from the centreline 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; e. Road widening or confirmation thereof for the provision of 18 metres radius (59 feet) of road allowance near the west limit of Eatonville Road clear of encumbrances, buildings, structures and fencing to accommodate a Turning B
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the motion be amended by deleting Recommendation 2 and replacing it with the following as Recommendation 2 and 3; 1. THAT Consent & Rezoning File Nos. B27-25 & Z20-25 for the lands described Lt 5 Pl 8 Hallowell except Pt 1 47R4113 (Bloomfield-Hallowell), be deferred back to staff, pending the submission of a revised lot configuration that satisfactorily addresses the concerns identified by Staff. 2. THAT Consent & Rezoning File Nos. B27-25 & Z20 -25 for the lands described Lt 5 Pl 8 Hallowell except Pt 1 47R4113 (Bloomfield-Hallowell), be approved, subject to the following conditions: a) Each condition shall be fulfilled no later than two years from the date of the mailing of the decision; b) Approved Rezoning with all means of appeal exhausted, of the subject lands; c) The County may not have clear title to the lands on Tripp Road that abuts the subject lands including 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; d) Road widening or confirmation thereof for the provision of 9 meters (30 feet) of road allowance along Tripp Road 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 pro
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Grosso
Carried
1. THAT report DS-43-2026, dated August 19, 2026, regarding the recommended Prince Edward County Cultural Heritage Master Plan be received; 2. THAT Council adopt "The Prince Edward County Cultural Heritage Master Plan" as proposed in Attachment 1; and, 3. THAT Council support the workplan proposed in Attachment 3, in principle, identified in the "Prince Edward County Cultural Heritage Master Plan" as a framework for advancing the Municipality's cultural heritage priorities, subject to operational considerations and available resources.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
1. THAT report DS-33-2026 regarding Minor Zoning By-law Amendment Official Plan Amendment File No. OPA-01-26 be deferred to Q2 2027. Name In Favour Opposed ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x Minutes of the August 19, 2026 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 6 6
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Lost
1. THAT report DS-33-2026 regarding Official Plan Amendment File No. OPA- 01-26 be received; 2. THAT Official Plan Amendment File No. OPA-01-26 for all lands in the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward be approved; 3. THAT a By-law to enact Official Plan Amendment 13 (File OPA-01-26) being a general amendment affecting all lands within the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, be brought to the next feasible Council meeting, recognizing that any delegation of approval authority for Minor Zoning By-law Amendments would be implemented through a subsequent amendment to the Delegated Authority By-law.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
1. THAT report DS-38-2026 regarding By-Law 3167-2012, Delegation of Duties By Council to Municipal Employees, be deferred to Q2 2027. Councillor St-Jean called for a recorded vote on Motion 2026-364 Name In Favour Opposed ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris Minutes of the August 19, 2026 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 7 5
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
3. THAT Council receive report DS-38-2026; and 4. THAT Council amend By-Law 3167-2012, Delegation of Duties By Council to Municipal Employees, regarding Planning Matters, which will implement the streamlining of the Two-Step process as recommended by The Perry Group, to authorize the Director of Development Services, or their designate to approve or authorize decisions on matters including consents, minor zoning by-laws, and plans of subdivision/condominium.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Deferred
THAT the items approved under Delegated Authority By-Law 98-2020, as amended, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT the meeting now adjourn at 8:56 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried

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