Loyalist, ON

Committee of Adjustment

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Committee of Adjustment

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment meets October 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. virtually to hold public meetings on two minor variance applications. One would allow non-visitor parking in the front yard at 113 Jack Davey Drive in Loyalist East Business Park; the other would increase a detached accessory building height from 4 m to 6.9 m at 790 Fairbanks Street. The committee will also confirm the agenda and adopt minutes from its September 14, 2026 meeting. The agenda text provided is heavily duplicated and the second application's conditions and reasons are cut off.

• Minor variance D13-2026-0004: 113 Jack Davey Drive, Lot 15 Loyalist East Business Park (Roger Colborne) — allow non-visitor parking in the front yard, varying Section 4.27(h) of Zoning By-law 2001-38
• Minor variance D13-2026-0005: 790 Fairbanks Street (Kevin Miller) — increase detached accessory building height from 4 m to 6.9 m, varying Section 4.1.4
• Public meeting held for both applications
• Adoption of minutes from the September 14, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Meeting held virtually and livestreamed; Webinar ID 851 3210 0042

East Lennox & Addington OPP Detachment Board

The East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board will meet on September 24, 2026, to receive reports on detachment activities, an OPP appreciation event, and updates on governance transition and budget. The board will also consider directing the Board Secretary to plan an OPP appreciation event for December 2026 using budgeted funds from the 2026 OPP Appreciation Skate Event.

• Direct Board Secretary to plan OPP appreciation event for December 2026 using budgeted amounts from 2026 OPP Appreciation Skate Event
• Receive OPP Detachment Commander's report on detachment activities
• Receive update on Board Report to Municipal Councils
• Receive update on Governance Transition Following 2026 Municipal Election
• Receive 2026 Board Operating Statement

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Loyalist Township Council will hold public meetings and vote on two zoning by-law amendments: one to allow an additional residential unit at 1916 McIntyre Road, and another for the Lakeside West subdivision by Kenlar Investments Inc., which proposes 259 residential units. The Council will also confirm the agenda and handle routine administrative items.

• Public meeting and recommendation on Zoning By-law Amendment D14-2026-0006 for 1916 McIntyre Road (Holmes) to rezone from Prime Agriculture (PA) to PA-10 for an additional residential unit.
• Public meeting and recommendation on Draft Plan of Subdivision D12-350 and Zoning By-law Amendment D14-004-2025 for Lakeside West (Kenlar Investments Inc.) proposing 259 units (67 single detached, 99 townhouse, 93 stacked townhouse).
• Recommendation to approve the Lakeside West subdivision subject to conditions and rezone lands from R6-3, R4-16, R5-22 to various holding zones (R4-18-H, R4-19-H, R5-24-H, R5-25-H, R5-26-H, etc.).
• No items scheduled for Closed Session or presentations.

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to decide on a consent-to-sever application for 538 Fred Brown Road. Staff recommend denying the application because the proposed retained parcel would be about 5.6 hectares, below the required 10 hectares for rural lots, and the proposal is inconsistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and the Official Plan. The committee will also confirm the agenda and adopt minutes from the July 6, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on severance D10-2026-0006 at 538 Fred Brown Road; staff recommend denial
• Proposed severed lot: 1.06 hectares, 95 m frontage on Peters Road
• Retained parcel would be 5.6 hectares, below the 10-hectare minimum for rural non-residential uses
• Application deemed not consistent with PPS 2024 and Official Plan policies
• Adoption of minutes from July 6, 2026 meeting

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Loyalist Township Council is meeting to consider several items, including approving two borrowing by-laws totaling $11.6 million from Infrastructure Ontario for infrastructure projects, and a delegation requesting an exception to the Soil Acceptance Bylaw. The agenda also includes decisions on naming rights at the W.J. Henderson Community Centre, a part lot control request for Lakeside Ponds, and other administrative matters.

• Approve By-law 2026-47 for $3.2 million borrowing at 4.11% over 10 years
• Approve By-law 2026-48 for $8.4 million borrowing at 4.78% over 20 years
• Authorize naming rights agreement with Marion Budarick for Sports Hall of Fame
• Authorize $50,000 fundraising campaign with Amherstview Jets for dressing room naming rights
• Lift part lot control for Lot 1 29M-77 and Block 51 29M-61, transfer Block 51 to Barr Homes Limited

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Loyalist Township Council will consider several items, including a $2.5 million budget for the next phase of Odessa Main Street reconstruction in 2027, amendments to the parking by-law, and a request from a property owner for a variance to install private utilities under a road. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters and a presentation from the OPP Detachment Board.

• Budget approval of $2,500,000 for Odessa Main St Reconstruction in 2027
• Parking By-law 2026-28 amendments
• Request for variance from By-law 2002-43 by David Lyzell for private utilities at 9600 South Shore Road
• Appointment to fill Deputy Mayor vacancy
• Borrowing Delegation of Authority By-law 2026-45

Committee of Adjustment

East Lennox & Addington OPP Detachment Board

The East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board will meet to approve the 2025 Annual Report. The Board will also receive a new four-year action plan and a quarterly activity report from the Detachment Commander.

• Approval of the 2025 Annual Report to Municipalities
• Receipt of the 2026-2029 Lennox & Addington County Detachment Action Plan
• Review of the 2026 Q2 OPP Detachment activities report
• Receipt of the July 2026 Budget Statement
• Update on Election Year Board Preparation

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider an application for permission to build an additional residential unit above an existing garage at 136 Rogers Lane, expanding a non-conforming dwelling within the regulatory floodplain. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions including obtaining a permit from the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and maintaining a vegetation buffer. The meeting also includes confirmation of the agenda, adoption of previous minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• D13-2026-0003: Application by Gregg and Megan Lamarre to build an additional residential unit above the garage at 136 Rogers Lane within the regulatory floodplain.

Community Grant Committee

The Community Grant Committee will review 7 capital grant applications and 11 program/event grant applications, including a $96,488 request from Royal Canadian Legion #623 for signage and roof repairs. The committee will also consider a recommendation to borrow funds from capital streams to cover program/event stream overages for the remainder of 2026. All recommendations will be forwarded to Council for final approval.

• Recommendation to borrow from Intake 2 & 3 Capital Stream to fund Program/Event Stream overages for 2026
• Royal Canadian Legion #623 requesting $96,488.44 for signage and roof repairs
• Cataraqui Conservation requesting $77,000 for pavilion and privy at Parrot's Bay Conservation Area
• Kinsmen Kingston (Dream Home) requesting $38,186 in in-kind services for 2027 administrative expenses
• Partners in Mission Food Bank requesting $10,000 in general funding

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee will discuss a recommendation to Council for a Heritage Grant of up to $1,841.03 for eavestrough and downspout work at 367 Academy St., Bath, and to install a heritage plaque. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and an unfinished business list with no changes. No other substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Heritage Grant application for 367 Academy St., Bath — estimated work cost $3,682.07, grant capped at $1,841.03 (50% matching).
• Grant conditions: white eavestroughs/downspouts to match existing, work completed within two years, and owner match requirement.
• Recommendation to Council to approve installation of a Heritage Plaque on the property.
• Unfinished business list: no changes since May 2026; Conservation Guide finalized and removed.

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Council will hold a statutory public meeting on a rezoning and draft plan of subdivision for nine townhouses (Loyalist Estates Phase 16). Other business includes accepting Deputy Mayor Nathan Townend's resignation and deciding how to fill the vacancy, considering amendments to the Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing CIP, and extending the Loyalist Link transit pilot program to September 2027.

• Statutory public meeting for 2238052 Ontario Ltd. (Kaitlin Corporation) – rezoning from Open Space to R5-23-H for nine townhouse units at Loyalist Estates Phase 16
• Declaration of Deputy Mayor vacancy following resignation of Nathan Townend; Council to select option to fill vacancy for remainder of 2022-2026 term
• Proposed amendments to Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Approval of Purpose-Built Rental Housing CIP Grant Application 2026-01 using Housing Accelerator Fund budget
• Extension of Loyalist Link Pilot Program to September 3, 2027 pending Ontario Transit Infrastructure Fund (OTIF) funding decision

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Council will decide whether to apply to the provincial Development Charges Reduction Program for the Main Street and Windermere Boulevard intersection project. If approved, staff would reduce residential development charges by 50% for three years retroactive to March 30, 2026. The meeting also includes decisions on a license agreement with BGC South East for use of 177 Park Crescent and the Amherstview Community Hall, a commemorative naming of the Emergency Services Training Centre, and endorsement of a draft Arts, Culture and Heritage Master Plan for public comment.

• Application to Development Charges Reduction Program for Main St & Windermere Blvd intersection; conditional 50% residential DC reduction for 3 years
• Reassessment of Leisure and Activity Centre following petition; authorization to use alternative space for recreation programs
• License agreement with BGC South East for use of 177 Park Crescent (LAC) and Amherstview Community Hall on school days
• Commemorative naming of Loyalist Township Emergency Services Training Centre as 'Patrick Pidgeon Memorial Emergency Services Training Centre'
• Endorsement of Draft 2027-2037 Arts, Culture and Heritage Master Plan; public comment period June 10-30

East Lennox & Addington OPP Detachment Board

The East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board will receive reports on OPP detachment activities, the 2026 operating budget, and the Detachment Commander Action Plan. The board will also consider approving its 2026 Annual Report to partner municipalities before the June 30 deadline.

• Approve 2026 Annual Report to partner municipalities by June 30
• Receive Detachment Commander Action Plan focusing on crime, roadways, and community well-being
• Receive 2026 Operating Budget Statement
• Receive report from OPP Detachment Commander on detachment activities
• Follow-up on OPP Appreciation Skate Event

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Council will decide on distributing $805,038 in general rate surplus and $1,002,816 in utility rate surplus to various reserves, consider a new Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law, and review results from the 2025 Traffic Calming Pilot Project. Delegations include a request from the Odessa Agricultural Society for an $11,702.72 emergency services fee waiver for the July fair, and a contribution request from the Kinsmen Dream Home. A proclamation for National Dental Care Day on October 10, 2026 is also proposed.

• 2025 Operating Surplus Allocation: $805,038 general & $1,002,816 utility surplus to reserves
• Proposed Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law (By-law 2026-27)
• Traffic Calming Pilot Project - 2025 Results and Recommendations
• Odessa Agricultural Society request for waiver of $11,702.72 emergency services fees for Tractor Pull and Demo Derby
• Proclamation of National Dental Care Day on October 10, 2026

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

The council will receive the CAO report on naming rights for the W.J. Henderson Community Centre and authorize gift agreements with Handy Fairies, the Savage Family, McDougall Insurance & Financials, Cunningham Swan, and the Odessa Lions Club. It will also approve in principle the creation of an Affordable Recreation Fund to receive lottery or charitable gaming proceeds. A petition regarding Leisure & Activity Center services will be received and a report will be provided at the June 9 regular council meeting. The Planning Guidelines will be endorsed and technical change authority delegated to the Director of Economic Growth and Community Development.

• Naming rights agreements for Aquatics Office, Leisure Pool, Arena Bench, Aquatics Viewing Area, Concession & Café, and Accessible Spectator Viewing Area
• Establishment of a new Affordable Recreation Fund for lottery/charitable gaming proceeds
• Leisure & Activity Center Services Petition to be reported back on June 9, 2026
• Endorsement of Loyalist Township Planning Guidelines and delegation of technical change authority
• Consent agenda items including 2026 Annual Repayment Limit and request for Cat By‑law

Heritage Committee

The committee will review research proposing historic dates (mostly 1784) for signs at 19 settlement locations, including Bath, Amherstview (1954), and Stella (1860). They will also consider a heritage permit application for 5220 Front Road in Stella and finalize the Conservation Guidelines for Heritage Property Owners.

• Recommend historic dates for signage at 19 settlements (e.g., Bath 1784, Amherstview 1954, Stella 1860)
• Heritage permit application for 5220 Front Road, Stella – approval recommended, expiring May 12, 2028
• Final review and approval of the Conservation Guidelines for Heritage Property Owners
• Adoption of minutes from December 4, 2025 meeting

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Loyalist Township Council will discuss infrastructure funding for County Road 2 and the Amherstview West Secondary Plan. The body is also reviewing ice allocation policies and a grant request for youth summer programming.

• Pre-approval of $900,000 in 2027 capital budget for a Fire Department Tanker
• Transfer of $76,944 and reallocation of $543,056 in OCIF funding for County Road 2 Reconstruction in Odessa
• Community Grant request from Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area Inc. for rental fee waivers at Amherstview Community Hall
• Adoption of a new Ice Allocation Policy and Facility Allocation Policy
• Cost Sharing Agreement for Stormwater Design within the Amherstview West Secondary Plan

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

The Loyalist Township Council will consider a statutory public meeting to approve a zoning by‑law amendment (Application D14‑2026‑0002) allowing a broadcasting studio at 5220 Front Road, Stella. It will also adopt several financial by‑laws, including the 2026 property tax rates, a gas‑tax allocation for public transportation, and extensions to the development charge by‑law. Additional items include authorizing grant agreements for municipal fleet electrification and community efficiency, and approving tax‑arrears write‑offs of $26,108.41 and $67,162.27.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment D14‑2026‑0002 for Amherst Island Radio at 5220 Front Road, Stella
• By‑law 2026‑19 establishing 2026 property tax rates and due dates
• By‑law 2026‑18 authorizing the gas‑tax allocation for the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds Public Transportation Program
• Extension of Development Charge By‑law 2021‑066 to expire on Jan 2 2032 (By‑law 2026‑17)
• Green Municipal Fund grant agreements for municipal fleet electrification and community efficiency

Special Community Grant Committee

The Loyalist Township Community Grant Committee will receive staff comments on the current grants policy, discuss trust-based philanthropy principles, and gather committee feedback to inform future policy updates. No grants are being awarded or applications decided at this meeting.

• Staff comments and feedback on the current Community Grants Policy
• Discussion of trust-based philanthropy principles for community grants
• Committee feedback discussion on the current Community Grants Policy to guide future updates
• Next meeting scheduled for June 2026 to consider Intake 2 grant applications

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review two development applications. The body will consider a land severance request and a permission application to expand a non-conforming dwelling.

• Severance application D10-2025-0006 for 1291 Neil Road
• Permission application D13-2026-0002 to expand a legal non-conforming dwelling at 9600 South Shore Road
• Proposed $1,500 lot grading deposit and $260 inspection deposit for new builds at 1291 Neil Road

East Lennox & Addington OPP Detachment Board

The East Lennox & Addington OPP Detachment Board will receive a preliminary report on detachment activities and comment on the draft Detachment Commander Action Plan. It will also receive the 2026 Board Operating Statement (budget) and discuss the Appreciation Skate Event, including a proposed allocation of board funds for food. An update on the Napanee Municipal CCTV Policy will be presented for information.

• Preliminary Report from the OPP Detachment Commander on detachment activities (information)
• Detachment Commander Action Plan – board comments to be received (information)
• 2026 Budget Statement – Board Operating Statement to be received (information)
• Detachment Appreciation Skate Event – discussion and proposed allocation of board budget for food purchases
• Napanee Municipal CCTV Policy update – information to be received

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

The Council will consider several reports and motions, including a zoning by-law amendment (D14-012-2024) for 24 Park Crescent to permit an Alternative Health Facility, a capital budget increase to $59,400,000 for the W.J. Henderson Community Centre Renewal, and a fire protection grant transfer payment of $69,419 for cancer‑prevention equipment. Additional items include an extension of draft plan approval for the Lakeview Subdivision, a $200,000 tractor replacement from the Fleet Reserve Fund, and adoption of a new social media policy. The meeting also contains a closed‑session discussion of personal matters, litigation, and solicitor‑client privileged advice, as well as routine consent‑agenda approvals.

• Zoning By‑Law Amendment (D14-012-2024) for 24 Park Crescent to permit an Alternative Health Facility
• Capital Budget increase to $59,400,000 for W.J. Henderson Community Centre Renewal
• Extension of draft plan approval for Lakeview Subdivision to April 24, 2029
• Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement of $69,419 for cancer‑prevention equipment
• Replacement of T2505 John Deere tractor funded $200,000 from the Fleet Reserve Fund

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

The council will consider a public meeting on a Zoning By‑Law Amendment (D14‑012‑2024) to allow an alternative health facility at 24 Park Crescent in Amherstview. It will also vote on a $105,200 re‑allocation from the capital budget to the operating budget and the use of $105,000 from the working‑fund reserve. Additional items include a naming‑rights gift agreement for the W.J. Henderson Community Centre Atrium, a decision to close the Leisure & Activity Centre and move programs to the Henderson Centre, and adoption of a new policy on corporate resources for election purposes.

• Zoning By‑Law Amendment (D14‑012‑2024) for 24 Park Crescent to permit an alternative health facility
• Gift Agreement with Dig'N Dirt Ltd. for naming rights of the Atrium at W.J. Henderson Community Centre
• Budget re‑allocation of $105,200 from the capital budget to the operating budget and $105,000 from the working‑fund reserve
• Leisure & Activity Centre closure and consolidation of recreation programming into the W.J. Henderson Community Centre effective August 1 2026
• Adoption of a draft Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy, repealing the current policy

Committee of Adjustment

The Loyalist Township Committee of Adjustment will confirm its agenda and adopt the minutes from the February 2 meeting. It will then hear a sign by‑law minor variance to reduce the billboard setback at 252 Main Street, Odessa. The committee will also consider two severance applications for 1485 Rose Road and 1291 Neil Road, each with conditions such as parkland cash‑in‑lieu and grading deposits. Finally, a minor variance to increase the height of an accessory building at 2331 Empey Road will be reviewed.

• Sign By‑law Minor Variance – 252 Main Street, Odessa: reduce billboard setback from 100 m to 86 m/83 m, with lighting spill condition.
• Severance D10‑2025‑0009 – 1485 Rose Road: approval subject to parkland cash‑in‑lieu, $1,500 lot grading deposit, $260 inspection deposit, and land deed for road widening.
• Severance D10‑2025‑0007 – 1291 Neil Road: approval subject to similar parkland contribution, $1,500 grading deposit, $260 inspection deposit, and easement for road reserve.
• Minor Variance D13‑2026‑0001 – 2331 Empey Road: increase accessory building height to 5.5 m and allow placement closer to street line.

Community Grant Committee

The Community Grant Committee will review grant applications for capital projects and community events, discuss the Community Grants Policy, and appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026. The committee will also consider cancelling the Intake 3 meeting due to the upcoming municipal election.

• Amherst Island Agricultural Society requesting $55,568 for Fairground Capital Enhancements
• Amherst Island Public School requesting $100,000 for equipment replacement and outdoor learning spaces
• Bath Gardening Club and Horticultural Society requesting $4,938.30 for the Bath Sunday Market
• Loyalist Township requesting $60,000 for the Family Physician Recruitment Incentive Program
• Recommendation to cancel Intake 3 2026 meeting due to the 2026 Municipal Election

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

The council will receive a report and authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute gift agreements granting naming rights for the Concourse, Roundabout, and Sports Field at the W.J. Henderson Community Centre to J. Harrison Excavation & Pipeline Ltd., Creekford Development Company Ltd., Bayridge Landscaping Inc., and Barr Homes. It will also receive the 2025 Audit Planning Letter and authorize the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to sign it. A licence agreement for Lighthouse Park with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans will be received and authorized for execution. Additional items include referral of an Election Signs By‑law to staff and approval of historic settlement signage with up to $20,000 from the 2026 capital reserve.

• Gift Agreements with Naming Rights at W.J. Henderson Community Centre
• 2025 Audit Planning Letter from Auditors
• Lighthouse Park Licence Agreement (5‑year term, renewal option)
• Election Signs By‑law referral to staff for draft incorporation
• Historic Settlement Signage project with $20,000 capital allocation

W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Renewal Fundraising Committee

The W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Renewal Fundraising Committee will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026. The body will discuss a final report from BNP Goldie Canada regarding a $2 million community fundraising effort for the facility's revitalization.

• Appointment of the 2026 Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of the BNP Goldie Canada final report on revitalization campaign activities
• Updates from the Fundraising Cabinet Chair
• Discussion on campaign next steps
• Review of the Committee Purpose and Mandate

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

Council will consider a resolution to support Quinte Conservation’s application to the Green Municipal Fund’s Growing Canada’s Community Canopies program, recognizing a lifetime funding limit of $10 million, including up to $1 million for infrastructure. Staff will be directed to provide information needed for the grant application. The meeting also includes a closed‑session to discuss two staffing matters in the Recreation and Facilities Division and routine consent‑agenda items such as minutes approval and a confirmatory by‑law.

• Decision on Municipal Support for Quinte Conservation’s GMF tree‑canopy application (up to $10 M total, $1 M infrastructure)
• Closed Session to consider two staffing matters in the Recreation and Facilities Division
• Review of RFP 2025‑044 results and funding requirement (staff report pending)
• Adoption of By‑law 2026‑6 to confirm meeting proceedings
• Approval of Consent Agenda items, including minutes of Jan 27 2026 Council and Jan 29 2026 OPP Board