Deputy Mayor Taylor invited questions or comments from members of the public. Matthew Smith, McCarthy Street asked if it was possible to require additional parking spaces to be permeable pavement. Larysa Russell, Senior Planner advised that additional parking is not permitted outside of the zoning requirements.
Deputy Mayor Taylor invited questions or comments from members of Council. Councillor Macintosh sought clarification with respect to the use of recreational vehicles. Brandon Ward, Planning Manager advised that the zoning by-law is Town wide. Councillor Macintosh asked if a recreational vehicle is permitted to be parked at someone's house for a week. Mr. Ward clarified that the Town operates on a complaint basis and interpretation of the by-law is discretionary. Councillor Andrews sought clarification with respect to the size of an Additional Residential Units (ARU) and required permits. Mr. Ward advised that regardless of the size, the building permit process is triggered. Councillor Andrews sought clarification with respect to the intent of the provision noting a maximum of one employee who is not a resident of the dwelling may be permitted. Mr. Ward advised that the intent was not to negate the opportunity to have a rotation of staff. Councill Andrews inquired about incentivizing ARU's. Mr. Ward advised that incentivizing ARU's could be considered in staffs review. David Smith, CAO suggested that staff report back to Council in the future with respect to the implementation of ARU's as they may not need to be incentivized.
Councillor Stevens asked staff to comment on the material presented by Rob Strang, delegate. Mr. Ward advised that staff can take the information back for further consideration.
Mayor Post spoke to incentivizing ARU's as a deterrent to individual's building illegal basement apartments. Mayor Post further suggested having per-approved layouts available to help expedite the planning process. Mr. Ward spoke to a policy that forms a part of the draft official plan amendment.
Deputy Mayor Taylor asked how many properties in Orangeville would qualify for an ARU. Mr. Ward advised it is difficult to gauge and town houses are challenging due to the dwelling foot prints, lot areas, and parking. Deputy Mayor Taylor sought clarification with respect to connecting ARU's to municipal servicing. Mr. Ward advised that these units are intended to be independent and are to be included on the municipal servicing. Deputy Mayor Taylor asked what the largest size of ARU that could be constructed without a building permit. Mr. Ward advised that a permit is required regardless of the size of the structure.
Councillor Sherwood sought clarification with respect to the requirement to have a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom in the ARU. Mr. Ward advised that each is a requirement as they are intended to be independent units. CAO Smith advised that ARU's are prescribed by the province and there are minimum expectations required through the province. Councillor Sherwood asked if Orangeville's infrastructure can handle every single household charging an electric vehicle. Rob Koekkoek, President, Orangeville Hydro advised that our current infrastructure would not be adequate. Mr. Koekkoek spoke to the likelihood of the scenario and the steps Orangeville Hydro is taking to prepare for the future.
That report PM-2024-007, Town-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Additional Residential Units and other Zoning Housekeeping Updates, be received for information.