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02 05 1990 Public Minutes (2) THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1990 @ 7:30 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS EIGHTIETH MEETING 1988-1991 COUNCIL The following members of Council were present: Deputy-Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Allan Johnson Absent: Reeve Robert E. Drury Councillor David Burton Also present were: Ms. Beverly Nicolson, Township Planner, Mr. Earl Robertson, Mr. Nelson Robertson, Mrs. Marilyn Swerdon, Mrs. Shirley Woodrow, Mr. William Stewart, Mr. Gary Tonge, Mr. Edith Tonge, Mr. Victor DeMartini, Mr. Jack Miller, and Two Members of the Press. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell chaired the meeting. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell opened the meeting by explaining to those present that this Public Meeting has been called pursuant to Section 34 (12) of the Planning Act, to obtain Public Comments with respect to the proposed application. The applicant has applied to rezone lands descibed as Part of Lot 10, Concession 2, Part 1, 51R19534, in the Township of Oro. To date, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro have not made a decision on this application, other than proceeding to a Public Meeting. Only after comments are received from the Public, Township Staff and requested Agencies, within the appropriate time period, will Council make a decision on this application. Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed out on January 18, 1990, to all property owners within 400 feet of the subject lands. The Deputy-Reeve than asked the Clerk if there had been any correspondence received on this matter. The Clerk responded by indicating that correspondence had been received from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority which stated the following: Please be advised that we have completed our review of the above noted matter. Our office has dealt extensively with the development of the subject property through our review of the severance application B-68/88 (Kenny). On June 13, 1989, June Archibald-Murphy, N.V.C.A. Planning Technician, approved a "revised" severance application which indicated a SPECIFIC site plan showing that all proposed development (including septic) would be located above the Regional Floodplain limits of Willow Creek. (see letter and plan, attached). site This Authority has NO OBJECTION to the proposed Zoning By-Law, provided that the following is ensured: 1. That only the approved site plan submitted to N.V.C.A. on May 1~989, be rezoned; and - 2 - 2. That t~e entire floodplain located below the 238 metre (780.83 feet) contour line maintain the existing OS2 zoning. We trust t~at this information is satisfactory and we respectfully request a copy of the decision in this matter. Sincerely, Julian P. Holenstein, B.Sc. Watershed Planner. The Deputy-Reeve then stated that those persons present would be afforded t~e opportunity of asking questions with respect to the proposed Zcning By-Law Amendment. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell then turned the meeting over to Township Planner, Ms. Beverly Nicolson, to explain the purpose and effect of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment. Beverly Nicolson This Special Public Meeting effects lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 2. The only portion of lands that was applied for and requested and which will be considered for rezoning is the area above the floodplain area. That land is currently zoned Agricultural and the request is to change it to Rural Residential. The request is as the result of a granting of a severance by the Committee of Adjustment and as a condition of granting of that severance that the lands be rezoned from the proposed use, which is Rural Residential. The Deputy Reeve, after inquiring and ascertaining that there were no questions from those present, thanked those in attendance for their participation and advised Council would consider all matters before reaching a decision. He also advised those present that if they wished to be notified of the passing of the proposed By-Law, they should leave their name and address with the Clerk. MOTION NO.1 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Special Public Meeting of Council, (Kenny, Part Lot 10, Concession 2) now be adjourned @ 7:35 p.m. Carried. R~