Pembroke

The committee addressed two applications for consent to sever properties. The first application, involving 641 Elgen Street, was approved to create a new lot for future residential infill development, subject to conditions including a parkland dedication fee and a registered plan of survey. The second application, for 295 1st Avenue and 284 Trafalgar Road, involved the severance of a building for the St. Joseph's Food Bank. This application required consideration of minor variances related to lot setbacks and parking, as well as the need for separate municipal service connections for both resulting lots.

The committee meeting addressed two zoning bylaw amendment applications. The first involved a request at 365 Mat Drive to downzone a property to allow for a row dwelling development with accessory dwelling units, which the committee supported. The second application concerned the conversion of a ground-floor commercial unit into a residential dwelling unit at 268 Isabella Street, with discussions focusing on zoning compatibility, parking provisions, and the need for housing. Both applications were recommended for approval.

The committee discussed a variety of operational matters, including a community service award presentation, an overview of the Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation, and site-specific concerns at 273 Victoria Street. Key actions included approving by-law changes for hospital parking enforcement officers, authorizing a land purchase agreement in the TransCan Industrial Park, supporting protections for municipal public works staff, awarding a tender for D'Arcy Street construction, planning for the 2027 snow plow procurement, and reallocating funds for the purchase of a new compact wheel loader.

The Council discussed various administrative and operational matters including the tender award for the D'Arcy Street Reconstruction project and a tender award for asphalt road resurfacing. New by-laws were introduced or amended concerning parking enforcement at the Pembroke Regional Hospital, updated user fees and charges, property standards, and zoning amendments. The Council also addressed the Integrity Commissioner's annual report, received committee updates, and held a closed session regarding land acquisition. Various proclamations for awareness months were recognized, and financial contributions for municipal projects such as an ice resurfacer and the Pembroke Fire Department's emergency preparedness were approved.

The committee discussed zoning by-law amendment applications for 365 Matheson Drive and 268 Isabella Street, ultimately recommending both for approval to Council. Additionally, an update was provided on a new Official Plan for the City, and a past decision update concerning a property at 592 Horace Street was reviewed.