Growth and Sustainability Committee

1. That, the correspondence received from Karen Alexander regarding "European Water Chestnut in the Welland River", dated May 9, 2022, be received; and, 2. That, staff be directed to gain information and make a recommendation on the Invasive Species European Water chestnut in the Welland River and report back to the Summer Planning/Building/Environmental Committee Meeting 3. That a delegation request to AMO be submitted to an appropriate ministry, and; 4. That, this recommendation be circulated to various stakeholders including the NPCA, AMO, Regional of Niagara and municipalities surrounding the Welland River.

That the Planning/Building/Environmental Committee hereby approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Items 1 and 2 be and are hereby received for information with the exception of Item no.(s)____________________.

That, the correspondence received from Julie Hamilton, Deputy Clerk (Municipality of Arran-Elderslie) regarding "Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group - Setback Recommendations from Wind Turbines" dated April 22, 2022, be received for information.

1. That, report PD-53-22, regarding “Recommendation Report – Stanpac Request to Waive Minor Variance Fee and Building Permit Fee”, dated May 9, 2022 be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, Township staff work with the Committee of Adjustment to process a Minor Variance application in as timely a fashion as possible in order to allow a building permit to be issued; and, 3. That, the authority to waive fees apply prior to the ratification of this report by Township Council.

1. That, Report PD-49-2022, regarding “Recommendation Report – Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Neil Carter 2990 South Grimsby Road 18 – File No. 1601-002-22” dated May 9th 2022, be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, an application for Zoning By-law Amendment 1601-002-22 submitted by Neil Carter - and a corresponding Zoning By-law be APPROVED and passed; and 3. That, Staff be authorized to circulate the Notice of Decision for the Zoning By-law Amendment with the corresponding 20-day appeal period.

1. That Planning Report PD-50-2022, regarding “Information Report – Bill 109 – More Homes for Everyone Plan”, dated May 9, 2022, be RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES; and, 2. That, the Township hereby notify the Region of Niagara of their support for the Region’s letter regarding “Response to More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, Provincial Bill 109” dated April 29, 2022, as found at Attachment 1 to this report.

1. That, report PD-52-22, regarding “Recommendation Report – P. Budd Developments Inc. Site Alteration Application for “Station Meadows West – Phase 1” No. 3000-002-22”, dated May 9, 2022 be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, an authorizing By-law, as found at Attachment 2 to this report, be passed to permit the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site alteration PLANNING/BUILDING/ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MINUTES - May 9, 2022 agreement, in draft form as found at Attachment 3, ensuring compliance with their draft approved plan of subdivision, as well as, the conditions as set out in this report and draft site alteration permit; and, 3. That, all efforts be taken by the owner to acknowledge and protect neighbouring residents, including but not limited to: dust control, speed control, noise control, obeyance of the Highway Traffic Act, etc. Failure to do so will provide Enforcement staff with authority to revoke this permit at any time.

That the correspondence regarding "Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group (MMWTWG) 2022 Membership Renewal" dated April 29, 2022, be received and supported.