Shining Tree Camps (2873916 Ontario Inc.) - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place

Application 52-C-220407 was approved on May 2, 2024, with conditions. This approval will allow the transfer of 0.05 hectares from the 120 Lakeshore Road to 122 Lakeshore Road to provide direct access to West Shining Tree Lake in Asquith unincorporated township, District of Sudbury. 

The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 (e.g., natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were received, or concerns identified. The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and will not have a significant impact on the environment.

The approval can be appealed by a specified person or public body, as defined in s.1(1) of the Planning Act, 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 May 22, 2024.

The applicant has two (2) years to satisfy conditions, otherwise the approval will lapse.

Non-standard conditions include: 

• That prior to final approval, the Ministry must be advised in writing by Public Health Sudbury and Districts regarding the suitability of the retained and benefitting lots for sewage and water systems:
  • For the retained lot, the health unit should confirm: 
    • With respect to water services, if the lot has more than five (5) service connections, that they approve of the water system.
  • For the benefitting lot: 
    • That the existing septic was installed with a valid permit and that it meets required clearance distances (as per Ontario regulations 358 and 903, and the Building Code) to the proposed lot lines.
• That prior to final approval, the Ministry must be provided written confirmation from the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) indicating that a satisfactory Record of Site Condition (RSC) and accompanying environmental site assessment (ESA) prepared by a qualified professional, is filed with MECP, as per Section 14(3) of Ontario Regulation 153/04 issued under the Environmental Protection Act, and that any required actions indicated in the RSC and ESA have been completed. 
• The subject lands are within the Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO’s) permit control area. Prior to final approval for consent, the owners of the retained and benefitting lots shall acquire applicable MTO permits: 
  • Retained lot (Shining Tree Camps):
    • A ‘commercial entrance permit’, which will come at no additional cost to the owner because the entrance is longstanding / existing.
    • A ‘building and land use permit’ for existing buildings and structures.
  • Benefitting lot:
    • A ‘residential entrance permit’, which will come at no additional cost to the owner because the entrance is longstanding / existing.
    • A ‘building and land use permit’ for existing buildings and structures.