The Corporation of the Township of King

Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes

Meeting #7
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Council Chambers
2585 King Road, King City, ON
Council Present:
  • Mayor Pellegrini
  • Councillor Cescolini
  • Councillor Boyd
  • Councillor Anstey
  • Councillor Asselstine
  • Councillor Schaefer
  • Councillor Eek
Staff Present:
  • Adam Foran, Deputy Clerk
  • Diane Moratto, Governance Coordinator
  • Gaspare Ritacca, Manager of Planning and Development

The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.

The Deputy Clerk confirmed a quorum is present.

The Deputy Clerk advised that correspondence has been received and circulated prior to this evening's Council Public Planning Meeting for Item 7.1 - Growth Management Services - Planning Division Report Number GMS-PL-2025-039 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 962 Graham Sideroad and; Item 7.2 - Growth Management Services - Planning Division Report Number GMS-PL-2025-036 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 22 and 32 Snowberry Lane.

  • Moved by:Councillor Eek
    Seconded by:Councillor Schaefer

    That the agenda for the September 8, 2025 Council Public Planning Meeting as presented, be approved, as amended.

    Carried

Mayor Pellegrini highlighted recent and upcoming events in the Township of King being; the home opener of the King Rebellion hockey season and the Arts Society King (ASK) Cabernet and Canvas event at Sherwood Farm.

  • Moved by:Councillor Cescolini
    Seconded by:Councillor Boyd

    That Councillor Asselstine assume the chair for the duration of the September 8, 2025, Council Public Planning Meeting.

    Carried

Alexander Gambin, Planner, provided a slide presentation overview of the application commenting on the site location, the proposed application and background, conformity to Regional and Provincial Plans & Policies, the 'Our King' Official Plan designation, zoning provisions, site specific amendments, land use matters under review, and staff's recommendations.

Jim Kostopoulos, JKO Planning Services Inc., spoke on behalf of the application and provided a slide presentation commenting on the subject property, the site plan and severance, lot area and frontage analysis, proposed building and lot standards, the zoning, and the 'Our King' Official Plan land use designation. Mr. Kostopoulos noted the severance is to permit the building of a new residential home for the owner to retire in.

The agent, property owner, and staff responded to questions.

  • Moved by:Councillor Eek
    Seconded by:Councillor Boyd
    1. That Report GMS-PL-2025-039 be received and referred back to Staff for a future recommendation report to be presented to Council upon receipt and review of all relevant Township Departments, Council and public comments.
    Carried

Iqra Chaudhry, Planner, provided a slide presentation overview of the application commenting on the site location, the proposed application, conformity to Regional and Provincial Plans & Policies, the 'Our King' Official Plan designation, zoning provisions, site specific amendments, conceptual plans, land use matters under review, and staff's recommendations.

Jim Kostopoulos, JKO Planning Services Inc., spoke on behalf of the applicant and provided a slide presentation commenting on the land use, the site plan, the proposed rezoning, lot area and frontage analysis, the proposed building and lot standards, the 'Our King' Official Plan designation, the previous OMB decision with respect to the official plan amendment application, proposed elevations, and building renderings.

Deputations

Mary Muter spoke on behalf of Kingscross Ratepayers Association commenting on; the wetlands, forested areas, removal and preservation of mature trees, impact to neighbouring properties, setbacks, the position of the proposed new build and driveway, and hard scaping. 

John Hollick commented on; lot conformity, maintaining the character of the neighbourhood, conformity to the 'Our King' Official Plan, the Study Area, removal of matures trees, setbacks and frontages, proposed house size, and drainage concerns. Mr. Hollick asked that the application be rejected.

Bruce Craig spoke on behalf of Concerned Citizens of King Township asking for clarity on the history of the application and commented on their concerns with; property lines, the Environmental Protection zone, driveway width, removal and retaining of mature trees, and the tree canopy.

The agent and staff responded to questions.

  • Moved by:Councillor Schaefer
    Seconded by:Councillor Boyd
    1. That Report GMS-PL-2025-036 be received and referred back to Staff for a future recommendation report to be presented to Council upon receipt and review of all relevant Township Departments, Council, and public comments.
    Carried

Michael Magueri, Planner, provided a slide presentation overview of the application commenting on the property location, the zoning proposal, the 'Our King' Official Plan designation, conformity to Regional and Provincial Plans, planning and land use matters under review, and staff's recommendations.

Staff responded to questions.

  • Moved by:Councillor Boyd
    Seconded by:Councillor Cescolini
    1. That Report GMS-PL-2025-037 be received and referred back to Staff for a future recommendation report to be presented to Council upon receipt and review of all relevant Township Departments, Council and public comments.
    Carried

Gordon Dickson, Supervisor, Planning and Development, provided a slide presentation commenting on the site location and context, the development proposal, building perspectives, conformity to Regional and Provincial Plans & Policies, the 'Our King' Official Plan designation, the public consultation process, next steps and staff's recommendations.

Rosemarie Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc., spoke on behalf of the applicant and provided a slide presentation commenting on the proposed uses, site location and area context, the policy framework, the development proposal, and studies and drawings that have been completed. 

The agent and staff responded to questions.

  • Moved by:Councillor Cescolini
    Seconded by:Councillor Schaefer
    1. That Report GMS-PL-2025-038 be received and referred back to Staff for a future recommendation report to be presented to Council upon receipt and review of all relevant Township Departments, Council and public comments.
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Anstey
    Seconded by:Mayor Pellegrini

    That Council read a first, second, and third time, and enact By-law 2025-058.

    Carried

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.

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