Steven Bobay - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place

Application 60-C-215541 was approved on April 13, 2023 subject to the following conditions

1. That this approval, applies to the creation of one new parcel of land approximately 1.0 hectare in size, and a retained portion of 20.0 hectares, for a resource-based recreational use as applied for, in the above noted location.
2. That the following documents be provided for the transaction described in Condition 1:
   1. A copy of the application to transfer documents;
   2. A schedule to application to transfer on which is set out the entire legal description of the parcel(s) in question. This Schedule must also contain the names of the parties indicated on application to transfer;
   3. A reference plan of survey, which bears the Land Registry Office registration number and signature as evidence of its deposit therein, illustrating the parcel(s) to which the consent approval relates; and/or a legal description of the lands to be severed (and retained if requested) which is acceptable to the land registrar.
3. That prior to final approval, the applicants are to provide written confirmation that the following conditions have been met:
   1. Confirmation from the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) which states that both the severed and retained parcels have been inspected by the NWHU and are suitable for the installation of a subsurface sewage system or that the existing systems meet their requirements.
   2. Verification from a licensed well driller that adequate potable water (including appropriate treatment option(s) to make the water aesthetically suitable for human consumption) and pumping capacity is available on the proposed severed property in accordance with Regulation 903 – Wells, under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the D-5-5 Private Wells-Water Supply Assessment.
   3. Confirmation from a licensed well contractor, for both the proposed severed and retained lots, confirming that an inspection of existing well(s) has occurred to ensure that they are in a properly maintained state, and that steps have been taken for them to be brought to standard if required. See Note 4 for further information.
4. That prior to final approval, and pursuant to subsections 53(12) and 51(25) and 51(26) or (27) of the Planning Act, the applicants shall enter into a Consent Agreement for the severed parcel with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), to its satisfaction, addressing the use and potential development of the new lot, including:
   1. The lot can only be used for resource-based recreational use (including a resource-based recreational dwelling) and is not to be used for permanent residential use or institutional use;
   2. No further severances shall be permitted on the lots;
   3. Provisions to obtain undertakings from the applicant and/or the applicant’s lawyer to implement conditions and requirements, including that the Consent Agreement be registered on title in priority to other documents; and
   4. Provisions relating to the enforcement of the Consent Agreement.
5. That prior to final approval, written confirmation is received from the holder of an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for an approved septage disposal facility, referencing the disposal facility and the related Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) approval, and confirming that the disposal facility has sufficient reserve capacity to accept hauled sewage from the lots. See fact sheet attached for further information.

The last date to appeal this decision is May 3, 2023.