City Council Meeting Summary

High-level summary - The meeting covered multiple development applications, including two deferrals to allow staff and applicant review, a minor variance with environmental and heritage considerations, and the denial of a small-bay industrial proposal. Key outcomes included unanimous deferrals for two applications, approval of a minor variance with conditions, and a unanimous denial of another proposal. Public input was facilitated via a public participation process with specific contact steps.

Five Most Important Topics Discussed

1) Deferral of Application A143-2025 at 139 Caendish Court - File: A143-2025 - Summary: The applicant requested more time to review and address circulated comments; deferral approved unanimously. - Quote: "We’re requesting a deferral of the application of A143 2025 to allow additional time to review and discuss the comments we received through the application circulation process." - Impact: Deferral buys time to refine submissions and address community feedback before a future decision.

2) Deferral of Application A135-2025 at 539 Stafford Drive - File: A135-2025 - Summary: Applicant sought more time to work with staff; deferral approved unanimously. - Quote: "We want to work with the staff." - Impact: Additional staff collaboration and revision before a final decision.

3) Minor Variance A140-2025 at 2031 North Service Road West - File: A140-2025 - Summary: Request to permit temporary outdoor storage of boats/trailers while pursuing a future E2 zoning/official plan amendment; environmental and heritage considerations discussed. - Quotes: - "We are of the opinion that our variance application is minor in nature since the property has already been reviewed and staked by conservation of Halton twice." - "The impact of the surrounding natural features will now be minimal as the parking area will only be on grass and off the adjacent road from the heritage building." - Outcome: Decision pending; next steps include a future environmental impact study and rezoning to support E2 uses. - Impact: Potential temporary use with safeguards, setting the stage for a broader redevelopment.

4) Denial of Application 144 of 2025 at 2153 Sam Road - File: Application 144 of 2025 - Summary: Council denied the small bay industrial development proposal. - Quote: "The applicant is asking the committee to establish an accessory use without a primary use, which I have difficulty with." - Outcome: Denied (unanimous). - Impact: Maintains current zoning/land use; any future submission would require revisiting the proposal.

5) Approval of Variance for 21 Pebble Ridge Place (Application 165 of 2024) - File: Application 165 of 2024 - Summary: Variance to permit certain massing/lot coverage changes; presented as minor in nature. - Quotes: - "I am satisfied that the variances are minor in nature and conform to the four tests under the planning act." - "We’ve taken a lot of care to really introduce a lot of breaks in the exterior facade... to minimize the impact of the massing on the surrounding neighborhood." - Outcome: Approved unanimously with conditions; site plan and elevation drawings must be followed (dates noted) and approval expires in two years if no building permit is issued. - Impact: Affects residential design and massing in a neighborhood context, with explicit design references and time-bound approval.

Opportunities for Public Input - Public participation was available via: - Phone participation: Call 905-815-6095 to register to speak on items and join the video conference. - Written notices: Requests for notices of decisions could be submitted to the Secretary Treasurer, preferably via email. - Note: Several items involved deferrals or future development processes that may include additional opportunities for public input.

Motions and Outcomes - A143-2025 Deferral (139 Caendish Court) - Title: Deferral of Application A143-2025 - Outcome: Approved unanimously - Next steps: Address circulated comments; resubmit - A135-2025 Deferral (539 Stafford Drive) - Title: Deferral of Application A135-2025 - Outcome: Approved unanimously - Next steps: Work with staff for further development - A140-2025 Minor Variance (2031 North Service Road West) - Title: Minor Variance for 2031 North Service Road West - Outcome: Pending committee decision - Next steps: Submit environmental study; pursue rezoning for E2 uses - 144 of 2025 Denial (2153 Sam Road) - Title: Denial of Small Bay Industrial Development Proposal - Outcome: Denied (unanimous) - Next steps: Potential revision/resubmission in future - 165 of 2024 Variances (21 Pebble Ridge Place) - Title: Approval of Variances for 21 Pebble Ridge Place - Outcome: Approved unanimously - Conditions: Site plan and elevations dated Oct 3, 2025; two-year expiry if no permit; final site plan approval by director - (Note: Additional items from other sections included approvals for different properties, but the five topics above reflect the most resident-impactful items discussed in this compilation.)

Councillors Present - Mr. Dicki - Mr. Towski - Mr. Hardcastle (spelled variably as Hard Castle in some transcripts)

Notes - Transcripts vary in naming and some items reference different dates or properties; the topics above are synthesized to reflect the most consequential, resident-impactful decisions discussed across the provided meeting sections.