HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 19, 2026 - Planning THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
STATUTORY PLANNING MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers — HYBRID
Thursday, March 19, 2026
7:30 p.m.
A. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03/26 Beach, 55695 Light Line
The March 19, 2026 Public Planning Meeting was held using hybrid technologies via
Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.
PRESENT:
MAYOR ED KETCHABAW
COUNCILLORS TIMOTHY EMERSON
SUSAN CHILCOTT
DANFROESE
ABSENT: RAINEY WEISLER
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO THOMAS THAYER
CLERK ALAN BUSHELL
PLANNING COORDINATOR / DEPUTY CLERK MARGARET UNDERHILL
PUBLIC ATTENDEES A: DANA & DREW BEACH
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS ON THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
4. PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
A. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03/26 Beach, 55695 Light Line
THE PURPOSE of this By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject property from a `Agricultural 1
(Al)' Zone to a `Site Specific Agricultural (A1-XX)' Zone to permit a Dog Kennel.
The subject property is known as 55695 Light Line, south side.
THE EFFECT of this By-law is to permit the use of an existing barn on the subject lands to be used
for a dog kennel
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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Deanna Beach, Owner, acknowledged correspondence regarding concerns including barking
have been submitted. To address concerns, she has already taken steps to address barking
behaviour. She addressed concern regarding ethics of breeding, as she believes they adhere
to the standards and are ethical breeders. General practices for their operation will include
conducting health tests, and actively socializing puppies to ensure they are good pets. The
kennel will provide activity outside of pens such as running, enrichment activities, and training
activities. Deanna expressed hope that through expansion they will provide employment
opportunities in the future.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Evan McKinstry, Junior Planner, advised of and read verbatim written correspondence received
from Laura Edwards with concerns about the use inclusive of the following topics:
Noise; monitoring by by-law; inspection of kennel; breeding. Laura Edwards had the general
position of not opposed but seeking appropriate regulation and oversight.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT the Zoning By-law be considered at a future meeting of Council;
AND THAT pursuant to the Planning Act requirements, the Public Meeting for Zoning
Application ZBA-03/26 is now complete at 7:37 p.m.
CARRIED
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