This consultation was open from:
December 11, 2024
to January 10, 2025
Decision summary
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on January 14, 2025 in respect of Application 58-C-248177 for an easement on lands described as PIN 62315-0342 on Stewart Bay, Shebandowan Lake, Conacher Township, District of Thunder Bay. The last day this decision can be appealed is February 3, 2025.
Location details
Site location details
The subject lands are located in the unincorporated township of Conacher, Stewart Bay on lower Shebandowan Lake, approximately 50 kilometres northwest of the City of Thunder Bay. Access to the subject land is by Highway 11, and Rudolph Road.
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David and Brenda Minoletti
432 Victoria Avenue West
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7C 1G9
Canada
Decision details
The application for consent 58-C-248177 was draft approved on January 14, 2025 subject to conditions.
The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Planning Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). No public comments were received for this application.
Conditions include confirmation from CN Railway regarding the suitability of the easement location, and a registered plan of survey.
The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement once conditions are met. This decision will not have a significant impact on the environment.
The applicants have two years to satisfy conditions of draft approval, otherwise approval will lapse. 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 3, 2025.
Effects of consultation
No public comments were received.
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Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
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How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from January 14, 2025 to begin the appeal process.
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This instrument decision can be appealed under the Planning Act and the Environmental Bill of Rights.
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Appeal Rights under the Planning Act
You can appeal all or part of this instrument to the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by submitting a notice of appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. You have 20 days to begin the appeal process.
Who can appeal
Other than the applicant, only a "specified person" or "public body", as defined in s. 1(1) of the Planning Act, has the ability to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Notice of appeal
Your notice of appeal must include:
- 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 Ontario Land 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.
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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
David and Brenda Minoletti
432 Victoria Avenue West
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7C 1G9
Canada
Registrar, Ontario Land Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
(416) 212-6349
(866) 448-2248
OLT.Registrar@ontario.ca
About the Ontario Land Tribunal
There is an additional “leave to appeal” right under the Environmental Bill of Rights. This appeal must be commenced within 15 days of the notice of decision being posted on the Environmental Registry (ero.ontario.ca). For more information about this appeal method, refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, or https://www.ontario.ca/page/environmental-bill-rights.
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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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Chelsea Flegel
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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During the public consultation period, the government contact may also be reached at 1-807-630-8442 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday.
Pursuant to Planning Act requirements, a public notice will be published in a local paper.
Supporting materials
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from December 11, 2024
to January 10, 2025
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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