11 20 1989 Public Minutes
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1989 @ 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SIXTY-SECOND MEETING 1988-1991 COUNCIL
The following members of Council were present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy-Reeve David Caldwell
Councillor David Burton
Councillor Alastair Crawford
Councillor Allan Johnson
0 present were:
. Murray Angus, Mr. Brian E. Shelswell, Mr. Lloyd Leigh, Mr.
Imer Shelswell, Mrs. Shirley Woodrow, Mr. Robert Swerdon,
. Duncan Ellis and Ms. Beverly Nicolson.
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 17, 21 and 34 of the Planning Act, to obtain public comments
with respect to the proposed applications. The applicant has
applied to redesignate and rezone lands described as Part of the
East Half of Lots 16, Concession 14, 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 the
Public Meeting. Only after comments are received from the Public,
Township Staff and requested agencies within an appropriate time
period, will Council make a decision on this application.
Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed out on October 30, 1989, to
all property owners within 400 feet of the subject lands. Notice of
the Public Meeting was also placed in both the Barrie Examiner and
Orillia Packet and Times on October 31, 1989.
The Deputy Reeve then asked the Clerk if there had been any
correspondence received on this matter. The Clerk responded by
indicating that correspondence had been received from Iva M. McPhee,
indicating she was in favour of the proposed applications: the
Clerk proceeded on the request of Council to read the
correspondence.
The Deputy Reeve then stated that those persons present would be
afforded the opportunity of asking questions with respect to the
ed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments.
Deputy Reeve David Caldwell then turned the meeting over to the
Township Planner, Ms. Beverly Nicolson, to explain the purpose and
effect of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments.
Beverly Nicolson:
This Public Meeting is being held with
respect to a proposal by Brian Shelswell,
for lands described as Part of the East Half
of Lots 16, Concession 14.
The purpose of this meeting and the changes
proposed; to change the designation on the
lands from Environmental Protection and
Zoning from Hazard Lands to Industrial,
both for the Official Plan and Zoning By-
Law.
The effect of this amendment will be to
allow the lands to be developed for
Industrial purposes.
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At the conclusion of Ms. Nicolsonls presentation, those presen
asked if they had any questions or concerns with respect to the
proposal.
Murray Angus:
What is on the land at present?
Beverly Nicolson:
The land was formally covered by some tree
and some brush and has now been cleared.
Murray Angus:
There are no buildings on the land?
Beverly Nicolson:
No.
The Deputy Reeve after inquiring and ascertaining there were no
further 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. I
Moved by Burton, seconded by Johnson
Be it resolved that Council suspend Section 8 (b) of
By-Law 89-36 to allow the Deputy Reeve to chair the
Special Public Meeting.
Carried.
MOTION NO.2
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Special Public Meeting of
Council (B. Shelswell) now be adjourned @ 7:10 p.m.
Carried.
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Depúty Reeve David a~1