City of Kingston

Appeals Committee

Minutes

06-2024
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Councillors' Lounge
Third Floor, City Hall
Members Present:
  • Councillor McLaren
  • Blaine Fudge
  • Tara Kainer
Regrets
  • Councillor Oosterhof
  • Todd Storms
Staff Present:
  • Stephanie Oare, Property Standards & Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.

  • Moved by:Tara Kainer
    Seconded by:Blaine Fudge

    That the agenda be approved.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Blaine Fudge
    Seconded by:Tara Kainer

    That the minutes of Appeals Committee Meeting Number 05-2024 held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, be approved.

    Carried

There were none.

There were none.

Ms. Oare conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the property standards appeal for 3275 Wilton Road. A copy of this presentation is available upon request through the City Clerk's Department. 

The Committee had no questions for Ms. Oare immediately following her presentation. 

The Chair provided and opportunity for the appellant to speak to the appeal. 

Mr. Kellar stated that he is asking for an extension to bring his property into compliance with the Order to Remedy. He explained that he would be retiring in December which would give him the opportunity to make repairs on his house and move objects into the home. He added that he has bought the material for three sheds for storage. He noted that the trailer on the property requires repairs but that it is operable. 

Ms. Kainer stated that a number of the items in the Order to Remedy pose safety concerns. She asked how long it would take to remove those items. Mr. Kellar explained that due to family emergencies he had not been able to attend to the items on the property during the summer months. 

Mr. Fudge asked if Mr. Kellar is living on site. Mr. Kellar confirmed that he is living in the home at 3275 Wilton Road. 

The Chair asked Ms. Oare if she had noticed a privacy fence or new wood upon re-inspection. Ms. Oared stated that she had not observed a privacy fence or new wood on-site. Mr. Kellar noted that the wood is under a tarp. Ms. Oare confirmed there were many tarps on the property. The Chair inquired about the state of the appliances and whether they would be usable. Ms. Oare explained that the appliances have been outside for several months so she is not sure of their current condition. 

Mr. Kellar added that he would be disposing of multiple vehicles on the property as three of the vehicles are not road-worthy. 

The Chair asked Ms. Oare if she was able to access the barn on the property. Ms. Oare stated that the barn was too full to access and she would not have felt safe attempting to enter it. 

The Chair asked Ms. Oare if additional objects had been accumulated since her first inspection. Ms. Oare explained that there was a pathway present on the property during her first inspection that was not present upon re-inspection.

Mr. Fudge asked how the Licensing & Enforcement Department became aware of the Property Standards Violations at this address. Ms. Oare confirmed that a concerned resident had called to make a complaint regarding the property. 

The Chair expressed concern that the appellant would not meet the date of the compliance and asked the appellant if he had any further comments regarding his appeal. 

Mr. Kellar stated that he had a plan for removing the metal scraps and wood on-site and that the sheds he plans to build would store all totes on the property. 

  • Moved by:Tara Kainer
    Seconded by:Blaine Fudge

    That Order to Remedy CEBL202402935 regarding 3275 Wilton Road be modified to extend the timeline for compliance with respect to Items 1,2,3,4, and 6 to October 21, 2024, with City of Kingston enforcement staff to complete an inspection no later than October 17, 2024.  

    Carried

There were none. 

There were no motions. 

There were no notices of motion.

There was no other business. 

There was no correspondence. 

The next meeting of the Appeals Committee is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

  • Moved by:Blaine Fudge
    Seconded by:Tara Kainer

    That the Appeals Committee adjourn at 12:46 p.m.

    Carried
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