The Augusta Record

Planning Advisory Committee

January 14, 2026

What was decided (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Committee agenda for January 14, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Rob Jones, seconded by Glenn Mackey
Carried
THAT the Committee approve the minutes of the December 3, 2025 meeting as presented.
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Rob Jones
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that consent application B-110-25, subject to the following five (5) conditions of approval: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll nos. 0706 000 060 06800 and 0706 000 060 06900), shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey, or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That the severed lands be rezoned to a site-specific Residential Village (RV) zone to permit limited residential uses and a minimum lot area of 0.32 ha. (0.8 ac.). That all costs associated with the fulfillment of conditions are at the applicant’s sole expense. That the following note be placed on the Decision, to read as follows: Note: The Township of Augusta advises that it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure an adequate supply and quality of potable water to service the severed lot (new building lot).
Moved by Glenn Mackey, seconded by Lisa Severson
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that the Zoning By-Law Amendment related to 3540 County Road 26 be approved.
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Rob Jones
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that consent application B-111-25 be approved, subject to the following six (6) conditions of approval: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable), roll no. 0706 000 035 19100, shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey, or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lots is resulting. That the holding (H) symbol be lifted on the severed lands, currently zoned as Holding- Residential Village (H-RV) zone (note: there is a $525.00 fee (2026 rate) to submit a request to Council to lift holding). That a groundwater assessment on the suitability of the quantity and quality of groundwater to service the new building lot be undertaken by a qualified hydrogeological consulting firm to confirm an acceptable opinion of groundwater quantity and quality and shall be provided to the Township of Augusta. This condition is deemed required as the new lot would result in being more than the fifth (5th) lot within a 5 ha area to be serviced by groundwater and/or is in a rural area where there is concentrated existing development. That all costs associated with the fulfillment of conditions are at the applicant’s sole expense.
Moved by Glenn Mackey, seconded by Rob Jones
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B-122-25 be approved, subject to the following seven (7) conditions of approval: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 040 05110) shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That the road allowance of 2 nd Concession Road be widened, if required to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the severed lands, and that the road allowance of Rocky Road be widened, if required to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. That the owner/applicant enter into a Development Agreement with the Township, requiring that any future development/construction on the severed lands that is proposed in addition/outside of the development previously approved by the 2022 Site Plan for the four (4) existing mini-
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Glenn Mackey
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B-126-25 be approved, subject to the following seven (7) conditions of approval: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 025 01500) shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That the road allowance of Forsythe Road be widened, if required, to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the severed and retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. That the owner/applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the Township, requiring that: Any future development/construction on the severed lands be located within a 6.5 ac. +/- building envelope located at the south end of the new lot. This building envelope is located outside of the Mineral Aggregate Resources – Tertiary Sand and Gravel Resource area under the Counties’ Official Plan and outside of the 120 m influence area to the PSW (Pr
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Glenn Mackey
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B-128-25 be approved, subject to the following six (6) conditions of approval: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 050 09605) shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That the road allowance of Dixon Road be widened, if required, to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road across the frontage of the severed and retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. That the owner/applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the Township to: implement the best practices and mitigation recommendations for the severed lands as detailed in the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) completed by Gemtec, dated August 6, 2025; implement a 0.2 ha (0.5 ac.) building envelope on the severed lands in consideration of the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) completed by Gemtec, dated August 6, 2025, and t
Moved by Rob Jones, seconded by Glenn Mackey
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B-129-25 be approved, subject to the following seven (7) conditions of approval: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 010 08802) shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That the road allowance of McIntosh Road be widened, if required to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the severed and retained lands and that a Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. That a groundwater assessment on the suitability of the quantity and quality of groundwater to service the new building lot be undertaken by a qualified hydrogeological consulting firm to confirm an acceptable opinion of groundwater quantity and quality and shall be provided to the Township of Augusta. This condition is deemed required as the new lot would result in being more than the fifth (5th) lot within a 5 ha area to be serviced by g
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Rob Jones
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B-132-25 be approved, subject to the following five (5) conditions of approval: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 020 08400) shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That the road allowance of Algonquin Road be widened, if required, to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road across the frontage of the severed and retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. That the severed lands be rezoned t o a site-specific RU, Rural zone to permit a reduced lot frontage of 27.43 m (90 ft.) for residential use; and that the retained lands to be rezoned to a site-specific RU, Rural zone to permit a reduced lot frontage of 24.4 m (80 ft.) and a reduced lot area of 0.8903 (22 ac.) for agricultural use, and that residential uses are prohibited on the retained lands. (Note: There is a $1,570.00 application fee to the Township, plus a $1,000.00 deposit for newspaper advertisement (2026 rates), related to the Zoning By-law Amendment). That all
Moved by Glenn Mackey, seconded by Lisa Severson
Carried
Severance Application B-134-25 (NEW LOT): THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B-134-25 be approved, subject to the following six (6) conditions of approval: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 030 07400) shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That the road allowances of Kyle Road and Harvey Road be widened, if required, to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the severed and retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. That all costs associated with the fulfilment of conditions are at the applicant’s sole expense. That the following note be placed on the Decision, to read as follows: Note: The Township of Augusta advises that it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure an adequate supply and quality of potable water to service the severed lot (new building lot).
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Rob Jones
Carried
Severance Application B-135-25 (LOT ADDITION): THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B-135-25 be approved, subject to the following four (4) conditions of approval: That the severed lands be registered on title in the exact same name in which the intended recipient/purchaser's abutting land is registered (11421 Harvey Road, Assessment Roll 0706 000 030 07300 ). A copy of the purchaser's registered deed for the abutting land is to be submitted to the Consent Granting Authority; prior to endorsement of consent on the deed for the severed land to ensure this. Section 50(3) of the Planning Act shall apply to any subsequent conveyance or transaction involving the severed land (such that the severed and recipient lands cannot be conveyed separately). The Consent Granting Authority shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation and fulfillment of this condition. That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 030 07400) shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That all costs associated with the fulfilment of conditions are at the applicant’s sole expense.
Moved by Rob Jones, seconded by Lisa Severson
Carried
THAT the correspondence items are received and filed.
Moved by Rob Jones, seconded by Lisa Severson
Carried
THAT this Committee meeting be adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Moved by Lisa Severson
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B- 122-25 be approved, subject to the following seven (7) conditions of approval: 1. That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 040 05110) shall be paid to Augusta Township. 2. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. 3. That the road allowance of 2nd Concession Road be widened, if required to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the severed lands, and that the road allowance of Rocky Road be widened, if required to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. 4. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. 5. That the owner/applicant enter into a Development Agreement with the Township, requiring that any future development/construction on the severed lands that is proposed in addition/outside of the development previously approved by the 2022 Site Plan for the four (4)
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Glenn Mackey
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B- 126-25 be approved, subject to the following seven (7) conditions of approval: 1. That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 025 01500) shall be paid to Augusta Township. 2. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. 3. That the road allowance of Forsythe Road be widened, if required, to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the severed and retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. 4. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. 5. That the owner/applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the Township, requiring that: • Any future development/construction on the severed lands be located within a 6.5 ac. +/- building envelope located at the south end of the new lot. This building envelope is located outside of the Mineral Aggregate Resources – Tertiary Sand and Gravel Resource area under the Counties’ Official Plan and outside of the 120 m influence a
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Glenn Mackey
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B- 128-25 be approved, subject to the following six (6) conditions of approval: 1. That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 050 09605) shall be paid to Augusta Township. 2. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. 3. That the road allowance of Dixon Road be widened, if required, to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road across the frontage of the severed and retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. 4. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. 5. That the owner/applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the Township to: a. implement the best practices and mitigation recommendations for the severed lands as detailed in the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) completed by Gemtec, dated August 6, 2025; b. implement a 0.2 ha (0.5 ac.) building envelope on the severed lands in consideration of the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) completed by Gemtec, dated
Moved by Rob Jones, seconded by Glenn Mackey
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B- 129-25 be approved, subject to the following seven (7) conditions of approval: 1. That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 010 08802) shall be paid to Augusta Township. 2. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. 3. That the road allowance of McIntosh Road be widened, if required to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the severed and retained lands and that a Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. 4. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. 5. That a groundwater assessment on the suitability of the quantity and quality of groundwater to service the new building lot be undertaken by a qualified hydrogeological consulting firm to confirm an acceptable opinion of groundwater quantity and quality and shall be provided to the Township of Augusta. This condition is deemed required as the new lot would result in being more than the fifth (5th) lot within a 5 ha area to
Moved by Lisa Severson, seconded by Rob Jones
Carried
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Severance Application B- 132-25 be approved, subject to the following five (5) conditions of approval: 1. That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 020 08400) shall be paid to Augusta Township. 2. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. 3. That the road allowance of Algonquin Road be widened, if required, to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road across the frontage of the severed and retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. 4. That the severed lands be rezoned to a site-specific RU, Rural zone to permit a reduced lot frontage of 27.43 m (90 ft.) for residential use; and that the retained lands to be rezoned to a site-specific RU, Rural zone to permit a reduced lot frontage of 24.4 m (80 ft.) and a reduced lot area of 0.8903 (22 ac.) for agricultural use, and that residential uses are prohibited on the retained lands. (Note: There is a $1,570.00 application fee to the Township, plus a $1,000.00 deposit for newspaper advertisement (2026 rates), related to the Zoning By- law Amendme
Moved by Glenn Mackey, seconded by Lisa Severson
Carried

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