This consultation was open from:
January 14, 2021
to February 13, 2021
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted in respect of Application 58-C-189386 for the creation of one (1) new resource-based recreational lot for land described as PIN 62279-9513 and PIN 62279-9515, Whitefish Lake, Unincorporated Township of Hardwick & Jean, District of Thunder Bay.
Location details
Site location details
Legal description of land described as PIN 62279-0083 (LT), PCL 2502, PT farm location W308, as in PFW741, except LEW13813, LEW33554 & PT 1, 3 of Plan 55R4909, District of Thunder Bay. The subject lands are on Whitefish Lake, accessed by Mileage 46 Road and Ontario Highway 588, and are approximately 60 kilometers southwest of the City of Thunder Bay.
Site location map
The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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Peter Maki et al
15 Hanson Crescent
Whitby,
ON
L1N 2L2
Canada
Decision details
Decision on instrument
58-C-189386 was approved on April 23, 2021. Conditions were added. Applicants have one (1) year to satisfy conditions otherwise approval will lapse.
The last day of appeal of this decision is May 13, 2021.
Non-standard conditions include:
- That prior to final approval, the applicants shall enter into a Consent Agreement addressing the use and potential development of the lots including that the lots can only be used for resource-based recreational uses (including a recreational dwelling) and are not to be used for permanent residential use.
- That prior to final approval, notifications for acknowledgement in all Agreements of Purchase and Sale, or alternatively, an acknowledgement by the transferor and transferees if the transaction is between family members, is required for standard Ministry and partner Ministry guidelines and policies including: shoreline Best Management Practices, land use compatibility, wild rice harvesting, waste disposal and potable water.
- That prior to final approval, this ministry requires verification of the registration of lands considered as Lot 1 in the application (Ministry File No. 58-C-168346) will be required prior to the final granting of consent for lands described as Lot 2 and the retained lot.
- That prior to final approval, the applicant and his solicitor shall:
- i) Apply to the Director of Titles for an entry to be made on the register for the north portion of the severed land, Lot 2, (PIN 62279-9515) and the south portion of the severed land, Lot 2, (PIN 62279-9513).
- ii) Apply to the Director of Titles for an entry to be made on the register for the north portion of the retained land, (PIN 62279-9515) and the south portion of the retained land, (PIN 62279-9513).
- That prior to final approval, the ministry requires an undertaking indicating that the entries by the Director of Titles have been finalized prior to the creation of Lot 2 and the retained lot.
Effects of consultation
No comments were received, resulting in no impact on the decision on whether or not to proceed.
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from April 26, 2021 to begin the appeal process.
Carefully review the information below to learn more about the appeal process.
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For instrument decisions published on or after June 1, 2021, please refer to the updated instructions for information on how to appeal a decision.
Appeal process for decisions published before June 1, 2021
You can appeal all or part of this this instrument to the appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) by submitting a notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
There is an additional “leave to appeal” right under the Environmental Bill of Rights.
Who can appeal
A notice of appeal can be submitted by:
- individuals
- corporations
- public bodies
A notice of appeal can’t be submitted by:
- an unincorporated association
- an unincorporated group
You can, however, submit a notice of appeal as a member of the unincorporated association or group.
You have to have made an oral submission at a public meeting or a written submission to the council before the official plan amendment was adopted. Note: this is not required if you are appealing a proposal for provisional consent (no official plan in place).
Notice of appeal
Your notice of appeal must include:
- the specific part, or parts of the official plan amendment that you wish to appeal
- the reasons for your appeal
- the appeal fee, payable by certified cheque or money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario
Note: appeal fees and options for reductions are outlined in the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal’s fee chart.
Mail your notice of appeal
Send your notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing via the ‘issuing authority’ contact listed below.
Send a copy of your notice of appeal to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. You can provide notice by email at minister.mecp@ontario.ca or by mail at:
College Park
5th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
Peter Maki et al
15 Hanson Crescent
Whitby,
ON
L1N 2L2
Canada
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
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This is not legal advice. Please refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights for exact legal requirements. Consult a lawyer if you need help with the appeal process.
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Neil MacKay
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Proposal Details
The purpose of the applications is to create two (2) new resource-based recreational lots by severing & 62279-0083 (LT) in the geographic township of Hardwick, District of Thunder Bay. Application 58-C-189386 proposes to create one (1) resource-based recreational lot of approximately 8.14 hectares, with a frontage of 154 meters and a depth of 983 meters. The retained lot would be approximately 13.7 hectares with a frontage of 250 meters and a depth of 994 meters.
One (1) resource-based recreational structure and several out-buildings currently exist on the subject lands. The subject lands are on Whitefish Lake, accessed by Mileage 46 Road and Ontario Highway 588, and are approximately 60 kilometers southwest of the City of Thunder Bay.
Other Information
During the public consultation period, the government contact may also be reached at 1-800-465-5027, extension 3016, or directly at 1-807-473-3016 Canada wide, 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM EST, Monday to Friday). If you have any questions, or would like to submit comments, please do so either online (below), by letter or phone to the contact person listed. Please submit your comment during the 30-day public consultation period and reference the Environmental Registry Number 019-2971. Your personal information may be used in the decision-making process on this proposal and it may be used to contact you if clarification of your comment is required. It may be shared (along with your comment) with other Ontario ministries for use in the decision-making process. Questions about this collection should be directed to the contact listed.
Other Public Consultation Opportunities
Pursuant to the Planning Act requirements, a public notice will be published in the local paper.
Supporting materials
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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from January 14, 2021
to February 13, 2021
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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