09 23 1980 Sp Council Minutes
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1980
SPECIAL MEETING - ORO PLANNING BOARD
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Oro Planning Board met jointly with Council for a Special Meeting at
7:30 p.m. to review the rezoning proposal by Horseshoe Valley Limited
on part of Lot 1, Concession 4, Submission Pl/80.
Present: W. Gough
T. Hal facre
A. Johnson
H. Campbell
C. Smith
C. Sanderson
Also Present: Councillor G. Swainson, Clerk-Administrator H. Neufeld
Horseshoe Valley Ltd. Principles: J. Cockburn, M. Salter
Chairman Wallace Gough called Planning Board to order at 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the last regular meeting having been previously
distributed, it was:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Halfacre
THAT the minutes of the Sixth Regular Meeting of Planning Board, held
September 18, 1980 be adopted as printed.
ACCOUNTS
The following account was presented for consideration:
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Oro Planning Board
3rd Quarter Payroll - addendum
$144.48
MOVED by Smith, seconded by Halfacre
THAT accounts in the amount of $144.80 be approved for payment.
DELEGATION
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Chairman Gough turned the meeting over to Reeve Howard A. Campbell.
Reeve Campbell called Township Council to order at 7:35 p.m. and explained
the purpose of the joint meeting after welcoming Mr. Cockburn & Mr. Salter.
The floor was turned over to Mr.. Cockburn, who in general terms outl i ned the
extent of the development proposed, the nature of the "time-sharing"
accommodation concept, and the rezoning required to facilitate the proposal.
Mr. Cockburn indicated that the present "C3 - Resort Commercial" zone
designation at Horseshoe Valley was not large enough at present to cover the
area required for the development proposed under Submission No. Pl/80,
and that the maximum buildingheight restrictions of By-law No. 1031 as
amended would not permit the height of the building proposed. Mr. Cockburn
went on to indicate that the Horseshoe Valley group had met with the
Ministry of Industry & Tourism who had been most supportive of the proposal ,
and who had recommended that increased "time-share" accommodation be included
over and above that which was proposed at the Planning Board meeting of
September 18, 1980. Mr. Salter then reviewed with those present the conceptual
floor plans of the accommodation-recreation complex proposal, and a draft
elevation of the building facade. It was indicated that the proposal was
SPECIAL MEETING (Cont'd) SEPTEMBER 23, 1980
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amended to provide for a total of 64 units of accommodation, 32 of
the conventional "hotel" rental type and 32 "time-share" type, which
would be located on six floors approximately five of which would be
above average finished grade level~ and that could be accommodated
within a maximum of 20 metres above grade. The various components
of the proposal's recreation facilities, including the indoor and
outdoor pools, racquet and squash courts~ fitness rooms, meeting and
lobby rooms, administrative and reception spaces and related facilities
were presented for those who were not present at the earlier Planning
Board meeting.
Several questions were answered by Mr. Salter and Mr. Cockburn in
relation to the operation of "time-sharing" facilities, and in regard to
building materials to be utilized, proposed fire protection precautions,
servicing considerations, parking facilities, building design and
overall site planning considerations. Access, adjacent development, area
amenities and financial matters were also spoken to. In summary,
Mr. Cockburn and Mr. Salter indicated that there was some urgency
to obtain the necessary zoning approvals if the proposal met with
support from the Municipality, as the complexities of construction would
require considerable time in the design stage prior to actual building,
and it ~as Horseshoe Valley's desire to proceed with the development
with all dispatch should approval be given. The benefit of the
proposed facilities other than to Horseshoe Valley Limited were broadly
discussed in terms of tourism and economic development of the area
and region in general, as well as the impact it may have on the surrounding
land uses and the environment of the locale.
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Reeve Campbell returned to the chair to Planning Board Chairman Wallace Gough
for any recommendation or comment Planning Board wished to make. After
some discussion on the matter it was:
MOVED by Halfacre, seconded by Johnson
THAT Oro Planning Board recommend to Oro Township Council the resort
commercial development proposed by Horseshoe Valley Limited on part of
Lot I~ Concession 4 as presented under Submission No. PI/80. Planning
Board are of the opinion that the proposed development conforms with the basic
intent and purpose of the Official Plan of the Oro Planning Area. Specifically
the proposal reflects the type of facilities intended by the plan's resort
and commercial policies, and is consistent with the development existing
in the Horseshoe Valley Area.
Members of Planning Board remained at the meeting during Council's further
discussion of the matter relating to Horseshoe Valley Limited's proposal,
after which, there being no further business at hand, it was:
MOVED by Campbell, seconded by Sanderson
THAT Planning Board adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chairman.
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Secretary-Treasurer
Chairman
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