This consultation was open from:
December 20, 2022
to January 19, 2023
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on February 21, 2023 in respect of Application 58-C-212436 for a lot addition for resource-based recreational use on lands described as PIN 62460-0103, Unincorporated Township of Lahontan, District of Thunder Bay. The last day this decision can be appealed is March 13, 2023
Location details
Site address
Rossport,
ON
Canada
Site location details
The lands are described as PIN 62460-0103, Part 1, PCL 14860 TBF, Plan 55R-4934, Rossport, Unincorporated Township of Lahontan, in the District of Thunder Bay.
The subject lands are located in the Village of Rossport and approximately 70 kilometres east of the municipal boundary of the Town of Nipigon. Access to the subject lands is by Highway 17 via Main Street, Boon Street, and Superior Street. The eastern portion of Superior Street is maintained privately.
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Andre Nicol
309A St. Vincent Avenue
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7A 3X8
Canada
Decision details
The application for consent 58-C-212436 was draft approved on February 21, 2023 subject to conditions.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial of the Provincial Policy Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were received, or concerns identified.
Conditions include an inspection by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit for the suitability of sewage systems; confirmation of adequate capacity to dispose of hauled sewage from the holder of an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA); an archaeological assessment of the entire subject property; either a registered easement for the retained lot, or voting the East end of Superior Street into the Rossport Local Roads Board; a consent agreement regarding resource-based recreational use only; a hydrogeological study.
The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement once conditions are met. This decision will not have a significant impact on the environment.
The applicants have two years to satisfy conditions of draft approval, otherwise approval will lapse. 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 March 13, 2023.
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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 February 21, 2023 to begin the appeal process.
Carefully review the information below to learn more about the appeal process.
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Start the process to appeal
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
Andre Nicol
309A St. Vincent Avenue
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7A 3X8
Canada
Registrar, Ontario Land Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
(416) 212-6349
(866) 448-2248
OLT.Registrar@ontario.ca
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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Chelsea Flegel
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
The purpose of the application is to sever a vacant 0.15-hectare portion from Part 1, Pcl 14860 TBF, Plan 55R-4934 to transfer to the abutting PIN 62460-0102, creating a larger lot of 0.24 hectares in size to accommodate an existing resource-based recreational use. The existing garage building is being serviced by a sewage system. A vacant lot of 0.17 hectares will be retained for resource-based recreational use.
Other Information
During the public consultation period, the government contact may also be reached at 1-807-630-8442 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday.
Pursuant to the Planning Act requirements, a public notice will be published in a local paper.
Supporting materials
View materials in person
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 December 20, 2022
to January 19, 2023
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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