10 17 1988 Public Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1988 @ 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIRST MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL
The following members of Council were present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
Also present were:
Bill Henry, Liz Edwards, John Edwards, B.
Howie Rogers, Tom Fendley, Doug Bedford,
Roy Shoichet, David Black, Darleœ Shoebridge
Dan Gibson, J. Gibson~ Stephen Davie,
Bill Pidlysny, Maril~ Swerdon, Dorothy
Sommerville, Robert Sommerville, Walter
Shelswell, Howard Smith, Ron Sommers,
Latimer, David Williams, John Brundage,
Alastair Crawford, Barry Gordon, Mr. & Mrs.
Joe Usher, Katherine Whitney and one member
of the press
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Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting.
Reeve Robert E. Drury opened the meeting by explaining to those
present that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to introduce
a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34(12) of
the Planning Act. The proposed Zoning Amendment is to rezone
those lands situated on Lot 150, Plan 1488 from "SR" Shoreline
Residential to "RG" General Residential to permit a permanent
residential unit.
Notice of the Public Meeting was circulated to the area affected
and to all land owners within 120 metres of the affected area.
Also notices were publish~d in the Barrie Examiner and Orillia
Packet and Times in accordance with Ontario Regulations. In
addition, notices were sent to Agencies considered to have an
interest in the matter.
The Reeve then asked the Clerk if there had been any corresponden
received on this matter. The Clerk responded that there had
been no correspondence received.
The Reeve then stated that all persons present would be afforded
the opportunity of asking questions with respect to the
proposed rezoning amendment. Reeve Drury then turned the meeting
over to the Township Planner Ms. Beverly Nicolson who explained
the purpose and affect of the proposed amendment.
The Reeve then asked those present if they had any questions or
comments with regards to the proposal.
Ms. Katherine Whitney asked the following questions:
(a)
Size of the proposed lot in relation to the requirements
of the zoning by-law?:
What the proponent was planning to do along the edge of
her property?:
What type of septic system would the proponent be putting in
(b)
(c)
The Township Planner and Mr. Barry Gordon responded to Ms. Whit
inquiries indicating the size of the proposed lot and its
relationship to the zoning by-law as well Mr. Gordon indicated
that there would be some ditching adjacent to Ms. Whitney's
property and indicated that an approved septic system would be
installed on the property.
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Mr. Joe Usher asked a question in relation to drainage and
what if any affect, it would be have on his property which was
adjacent to the proponents property.
Mr. Gordon responded indicating there would be no adverse
affect to Mr. Usher's property.
As there were no further questions from those present, the
Reeve in closing the meeting, thanked those in attendance for
their participation and advised that 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 Halfacre, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that we adjourn this Special Public Meeting
of Council @ 7:15 p.m. Carried.