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10 30 1989 Public Minutes (2) THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO ~ SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY OCTOBER 30, 1989 @ 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIFTY NINTH 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 Also present were: Ms. Beverly Nicolson Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting. Reeve Robert E. Drury 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 described as Lot 11, Plan 1242, Concession 13, in the Township of Oro. To date, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro has 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 an appropriate time period will Council make a decision on this application. Notice of the public meeting was mailed out on September 27, 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 September 27, 1989. The Reeve then asked the Clerk if there had been any correspondence received on this matter. The Clerk responded by indicating that no correspondence had been received. The Reeve then stated that those persons present would be afforded the opportunity of asking questions with respect to the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment. Reeve Robert E. Drury then turned the meeting over to the Township Planner, Ms. Beverly Nicolson, to explain the purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment. Beverly Nicolson: The applicants are proposing to rezone a parcel of land from the Shoreline Residential Zone to the Genera Residential Zone. Lands described as Lot II, Plan 1242, Concession 13. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow the parcel to be developed for year round use. The effect of the rezoning would be to permit the owners to convert an existing seasonal dwelling and reside in a permanent single family detached dwelling unit on a year round basis. , " - 2 - Beverly Nicolson: cont'd To further explain this request, I will briefly review the historical development of the policies which pertain to the application. In 1979 a study was undertaken of the Waterfront area which addressed the following concerns: 1. the ability of the soils to accept the effluent from septic tank development; 2. the concern of the possible deterioration of Lake Simcoe as a result of poor soils and inadequate septic systems; 3. the conversion of seasonal dwellings to permanent dwelling on substandard lots with substandard septic systems; 4. the Provincial approach to prohibiting conversions to occur in Shoreline areas. The results of the study recognized that if a person wished to use the dwellings on a permanent basis or was already using the home on a permanent basis the most important/critical factor was septic tank suitability. Therefore, the Township adopted a "conversion approach" which allows properties within the Shoreline Area to be converted subject to: 1. 2. obtaining a rezoning; obtaining a certificate of conversion; meeting the requirements of the SCDHU for a Class 4 or the Ministry of Environment for a Class 6 sewage disposal system. 3. In order to obtain a rezoning the lot must have 15m of lot frontage 1,850 square meters of lot area (20,000 square meters). If there is a minimum of 15 meters of lot frontage the area could be further reduced to 1,100 square meters (11,840 square feet) and further if the lands are suitable and an appropriate year round system can be installed with Health Unit approval then the lot area could be further reduced by obtaining a minor variance from the Committee of Adjustment. In keeping with these policies we have the application before us tonight, requesting a rezoning from Shoreline Residential (Seasonal use) to General Residential (Permanent use) for a lot having 30 meters of frontage, 1,830 square meters lot area (19,698 square feet). A copy of a certificate of approval from the Health Unit was submitted with the application. .. to - 3 - As there was no one present at this Public Meeting, no questions were asked. The Reeve in closing the meeting, 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 Burton, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Special Public Meeting of Council (Wright) now be adjourned @ 7:04 p.m. Carried. /ù-¿~~ Réeve Robert. ~~ l <."- '"