1698293 Ontario Inc. (Ian Bodnar) - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place

Decision on instrument

On February 7, 2023, major changes are being made to the July 6, 2021 decision as follows:

• The proposed new lot size is amended as per the lot size listed on the registered plan of survey 55R-14963.
• Required easements as specified per registered plan of survey 55R-14963.
• An additional condition is added regarding the order of registration for applications 58-C-213588 and 58-C-219313. 58-C-213588 must be registered first.
• The provisional Consent will now lapse two years from the date of this Notice. 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 February 27, 2023.

Non-standard conditions include:

• Notifications for acknowledgement in all Agreements of Purchase and Sale, or alternatively, an acknowledgement by the transferor and transferees if the transaction is between family members, on standard Ministry and partner Ministry guidelines and policies including: groundwater quality and quantity, potable water, sewage disposal facilities, noise, and domestic waste.
• That prior to final approval, the applicant shall enter into a Consent Agreement for each new lot with MMAH, to its satisfaction, addressing the use and potential development of the new lot, including the lots can only be used for resource-based recreational uses (including a recreational dwelling) and is not to be used for permanent residential use.
• That prior to final approval, written confirmation is received by this ministry which states that there is adequate capacity to dispose of hauled sewage generated by the severed and retained lands.
• That prior to final approval, this Ministry must receive a letter from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) which states that each lot has been inspected by the TBDHU and are suitable for the installation of a subsurface sewage system or that the existing systems meet their requirements.
• That prior to final approval, this Ministry must receive written confirmation from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) confirming that site conditions for Lot 1 are appropriate for the proposed lot size upon preparation and review of a site-specific hydrogeological study or shall provide a Monitoring-based Assessment of existing development by a qualified individual, to the satisfaction of MECP. The proponent undertakes to complete any recommendations of the site-specific monitoring-based assessment, including but not limited to, any further study required.
• That prior to final approval, this Ministry shall receive an application for consent to create an easement for access purposes to the severed and retained lots, or alternatively, an undertaking with the property owner(s) to finalize these easements once draft approved, has been received by this Ministry; or written confirmation is received from the Local Roads Board indicating that the road has been built to their standards and is part of the Shebandowan Village Local Roads Board system.
• That prior to final approval, MMAH must receive written confirmation indicating where garbage disposal will be hauled and deposited.
• That prior to final approval, an archaeological assessment by a licensed archaeologist under the Ontario Heritage Act must be prepared and submitted. Existing structures 40 years or older should also be evaluated for cultural heritage value or interest.