This consultation was open from:
July 8, 2021
to August 7, 2021
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on September 14, 2021 in respect of Application 57-C-216839 to sever a 0.17-hectare piece of land to be transferred in a lot addition to the neighboring lot, in Aberdeen unincorporated township, Algoma District. The last day this decision can be appealed is October 4, 2021.
Location details
Site address
Poplar Dale Road
ON
Canada
Site location details
PIN 31386-0094 (severed) and PIN 31386-0129 (benefitting), part of Lot 2, Concession 2, in the unincorporated township of Aberdeen, District of Algoma
Site location map
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Mark Clay
307 River Road
Sault Ste. Marie,
ON
P6A 5K9
Canada
Decision details
57-C-216839 was approved on September 14, 2021 with standard conditions. The application would sever an irregularly shaped piece of land approximately 0.17 hectares in size (with approximately 70 metres of frontage on Poplar Dale Road) from PIN 31386-0094 to be consolidated in a lot addition with PIN 31386-0129. The lands that are proposed to be severed are vacant. The purpose of the proposed lot addition is to widen an existing driveway from Poplar Dale Road to PIN 31386-0129, a new gate post would be installed.
No other new buildings, structures, or changes in existing land use are proposed.
A lot addition to widen the other side of the driveway was final approved in August 2021.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were received, and no concerns were identified. The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, this decision will not have a significant impact on the environment.
The approval can be appealed using the procedure outlined below. Notice to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal must be filed with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before October 4, 2021.
The applicant has one (1) year to satisfy conditions, otherwise approval will lapse.
Effects of consultation
No comments were received.
Supporting materials
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159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from September 14, 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
Mark Clay
307 River Road
Sault Ste. Marie,
ON
P6A 5K9
Canada
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
Include the following:
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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Michelle Lawrence
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Application number 57-C-216839 would sever an irregularly shaped piece of land approximately 0.17 hectares in size (with approximately 70 metres of frontage on Poplar Dale Road) from PIN 31386-0094 to be consolidated in a lot addition with PIN 31386-0129. The lands that are proposed to be severed are vacant. The purpose of the proposed lot addition is to widen an existing driveway from Poplar Dale Road to PIN 31386-0129, a new gate post would be installed.
A lot addition to widen the other side of the driveway was draft approved in August 2020.
No other new buildings, structures, or changes in existing land use are proposed.
The application will be reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). Public comments received or concerns identified will be considered in the review to determine whether the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and whether it would have any significant impact on the environment.
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 019-3952.
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.
If a person or public body that wishes to file an appeal in respect of the proposed consent does not submit written comments to the Minister before the Minister gives or refuses to give a provisional consent (e.g., during the public consultation period), the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. Appeal of a decision of the Minister in respect of this consent may be made by any person or public body not later than 20 days after notice of the decision is given. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Minister in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Minister at the contact address.
As required under the Planning Act, a public notice will be published in Sault Ste. Marie This Week on Thursday July 8, 2021.
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.
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from July 8, 2021
to August 7, 2021
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Michelle Lawrence
159 Cedar Street
Suite 401
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6A5
Canada
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