This consultation was open from:
November 24, 2023
to December 24, 2023
Decision summary
A provisional consent was granted subject to standard conditions on January 23, 2024. The last date to appeal the decision in February 12, 2024.
Location details
Site location details
PIN: 42079 0200 LT, PCL 39369, SEC DFK SRO, PT BLK D PL M669 PT 5, 23R8324, and PIN: 42079 0198 LT, PCL 39370, SEC DKF SRO, PT BLK D PL M669 PT6 23R8324 in Larson Bay on Wabigoon Lake in the Unincorporated Township of Van Horne in the District of Kenora
Site location map
The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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Erik Smit
PO Box 94
Dryden,
ON
P8N2Y5
Canada
Decision details
The application for consent, 60-C-237186 is draft approved subject to conditions. The applicants have two years to satisfy standard conditions of draft approval, otherwise approval will lapse. Conditions include: a requirement for an undertaking from the person registering the documents agreeing to register the consolidations of the severed with Lot 21, PIN 420790197, and the retained with Lot 20, PIN 420790199 once the land transfers have been registered; that a letter is required from the Northwestern Health Unit that both Lots 21 and 20 have been inspected and are suitable for the installation of a subsurface sewage system or that the existing systems meet their requirements; that a letter is required from a sewage hauler confirming adequate capacity to dispose of hauled sewage generated by the severed and retained lands; and that an acknowledgement from the transferors and transferees is received confirming general best management practices for development on the lake. The last date to appeal the decision in February 12, 2024.
Effects of consultation
No comments were received resulting in no impact on the decision on whether or not to proceed with this proposal.
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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 January 26, 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
Erik Smit
PO Box 94
Dryden,
ON
P8N2Y5
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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Madisyn Owen
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
The purpose of this formal application is to sever the existing shoreline allowance, described as PIN: 42079 0200 LT, PCL 39369, SEC DFK SRO, PT BLK D PL M669 PT 5, 23R8324, and PIN: 42079 0198 LT, PCL 39370, SEC DKF SRO, PT BLK D PL M669 PT6 23R8324 in Larson Bay on Wabigoon Lake in the Unincorporated Township of Van Horne in the District of Kenora and add to lots 20 (PIN 420790199) & 21 (PIN 420790197), respectively. The severed shoreline allowance (PIN 420790198) is approximately 0.108 hectares and would be joined to lot 21 (PIN 420790197) approximately 0.273 hectares, to the east. On the shore allowance there is a child’s fort (1995), while lot 21 is vacant land. The retained shoreline allowance (PIN 42079 0200) is approximately 0.275 hectares and would be joined to lot 20 (PIN 420790199) approximately 0.611 hectares, to the northeast. The shoreline allowance has an existing guest cabin (2014), sauna (2001) and floating dock (1996) on it. While lot 20 includes a home/garage (1982), woodshed (1992), and outhouse (1980). No new buildings or structures are proposed at this time.
Other Information
During the public consultation period, the government contact may also be reached at 1-807-632-1633 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday.
Pursuant to the 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 November 24, 2023
to December 24, 2023
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Madisyn Owen
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comments received
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