This consultation was open from:
July 10, 2023
to August 9, 2023
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on July 24, 2024 in respect of Application 60-C-217951 for one (1) of two (2) new lots on lands described as PIN 42150-3190 on Ptarmigan Bay, Lake of the Woods, District of Kenora. The last day this decision can be appealed is August 13, 2024.
Location details
Site address
ON
Canada
Site location details
The subject lands are located in Ptarmigan Bay on Lake of the Woods, approximately 12 kilometres southwest of the City of Kenora municipal boundary. The subject lands are proposed to be accessed by water from Deception Bay Marina or Rush Bay Landing.
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The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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Sara and Evan Michaud
3 Guertis Cove
St. Andrews,
MB
R1A 1Z3
Canada
Decision details
The application for consent 60-C-217951 was draft approved on July 24, 2024 subject to conditions.
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.
Conditions include a registered plan of survey, a flowage easement registered on title, confirmation of parking and boat docking facilities, confirmation from the Northwestern Health Unit regarding the suitability of the land for the installation of septic systems.
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 August 13, 2024.
Effects of consultation
Given the small-scale and low impact of this proposed development, it is likely to have a low risk of impacting Aboriginal or treaty rights.
Supporting materials
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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 July 24, 2024 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
Sara and Evan Michaud
3 Guertis Cove
St. Andrews,
MB
R1A 1Z3
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 this application for consent 60-C-217951 is to sever PIN 42150-3190, into a one of two (2) new lots for resource-based recreational use on Ptarmigan Bay on Lake of the Woods.
Proposed severed lot 1, application 60-C-217951, with three (3) resource-based recreational dwellings, five (5) outbuildings, a dock, and serviced by a septic system and lake water, would be approximately 1.2 hectares with 125 metres of lake frontage and a depth of 130 metres.
The proposed retained lot, which is currently vacant, would be approximately 1.6 hectares with 318 metres of lake frontage and a depth of 70 metres.
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 Planning Act requirements, a public notice will be published in a local paper.
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.
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from July 10, 2023
to August 9, 2023
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Chelsea Flegel
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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