THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PORT HOPE

PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Present:

• Mayor Olena Hankivsky
• Councillor Les Andrews
• Councillor Todd Attridge, Chair
• Councillor Claire Holloway Wadhwani
• Councillor Adam Pearson
• Councillor Darrell Toms

Members Absent:

• Deputy Mayor Vicki Mink

Staff:

• Desta McAdam, Director, Development Services
• Theodhora Merepeza, Manager, Planning
• Shrishma Davé, Manager, Legislative Services / Clerk
• Emma McKerroll, Customer Service Assistant
• Ken Scullion, Senior Planner

Minutes of the Statutory Public Meeting of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope, held virtually via Zoom in Port Hope, Ontario

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1.

Call to Order

The Public Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.

1.1

Moment of Silent Reflection

1.2

Land Acknowledgement

Councillor Attridge, Chair read the Land Acknowledgement.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None declared.

3.

Explanation of Public Meeting Format

Chair Attridge provided an explanation of the format of the public meeting scheduled for this evening.

4.

Public Meeting

Chair Attridge advised that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZB03-2025) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU01-2025) are being requested under Section 34 and 51 of the Planning Act submitted by 13750701 Canada Inc. on behalf of Candevcon Group Inc. for lands municipally known as 4646 County Road 2.

The subject lands are designed 'Hamlet' in the Official Plan and zoned Future Development ‘FD’ within Zoning By-law 20/2010, as otherwise amended.

The rezoning has been requested to facilitate the development of a thirteen (13) lot plan of subdivision, consisting of twelve (12) new single detached dwellings, in addition to the existing single (1) detached dwelling on the subject property. The development is proposed to be serviced through Municipal water and private wastewater systems.

The purpose of the rezoning application is to rezone the subject lands from 'FD' Zone to Site Specific Hamlet Residential 'RESV1(158)' Zone to facilitate the construction of the proposed residential plan of subdivision.

4.1

Presentation by Applicant

Maria Jones of Candevcon Ltd. was in attendance virtually and provided a presentation and outlined the proposed land use.

A detailed question and answer period ensued between Council and Ms. Jones regarding:

• further clarification regarding the welcome intersection improvement project currently being undertaken by Northumberland County and how it relates to the proposed subdivision;
• rationale concerning the proposed change in maximum building height to 13 metres;
• clarification regarding who is responsible for the maintenance of the stormwater tank;
• details of the privacy provisions that are anticipated, including landscaping and fencing;
• potential impacts on the proposed development in the event that the welcome intersection project does not proceed;
• estimated costs associated with the maintenance of the stormwater pond.

4.2

Presentation by Staff and Staff Report

Ken Scullion, Planner provided a presentation.

A question and answer period ensured between Council and staff with respect to:

• clarification regarding the meaning of the technical comments received from staff and agencies, and an explanation of the actions required by the developers to address and satisfy the comments received. 

4.3

Submission from Members of the Public

Chair Attridge provided information regarding the appeal process and instructions on how the public can submit their oral comments virtually.

There were approximately 22 members of the public in attendance virtually. 

Singh, 4733 Dale Rd, raised concerns regarding potential impacts on residents who are on well water. 

Geoff Ruytenbeek, 3045 County Rd 10, inquired about water capacity and whether the proposed development will utilize previously assigned capacity from agricultural use, marginal capacity or new capacity. 

Christopher Bolton, 4841 Dale Rd, inquired about how the lots would be sold and the anticipated timeline for the sale of each individual lot.

Josh VanderMeer, 4753 Dale Rd, raised concerns regarding the proposed reduction in the minimum lot area, specifically the decrease from the RESV1 standard of 2,800 square metres to 2,200 square metres, and requested clarification for the rationale for the reduction.

B. Watson, 4713 Dale Rd, requested clarification regarding the provision permitting a maximum of 2 additional residential dwellings that shall be permitted subject to the zoning by-law. He also inquired whether the draft plan would be amended to reflect a total of 36 potential homes on the subject lands. Further clarification was requested regarding the definition of a single-family dwelling and how it relates to the inclusion of additional residential units.

Laura VanderMeer, 4753 Dale Rd, requested clarification regarding the intended sale of lots.

Dan Jane, 3191 County Rd 10, inquired whether Council, staff or another governing body have any control regarding how the properties are sold, including the number of lots that may be sold prior to construction commencing. He also sought clarification on whether Council or staff have any control over the types of structures that may be constructed on the properties. 

Scott Hagerman, 4714 County Rd 2, raised concerns regarding the potential depletion of groundwater and the proposed development's impact on precipitation infiltration, aquifers, and recharge. He raised concerns regarding the ability of fire trucks to access and exit the subdivision off of County Road 2, as well as the capacity of the existing water line to adequately service both the proposed development and current residents. He also noted potential impacts on parking due to additional residential units and larger families which may impact the fire department's access along the street and cul-de-sac. 

5.

Adjournment

Public Meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.