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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1988 @ 7:15 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
NINETY-SIXTH MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL
The following members of Council were
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Counclllor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
presen t:
Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting.
Also present were:
Ms. Holly Spacek, Mr. Ron Watkin, Lloyd
Fletcher, Robin Spooner, Ross Cotton,
Donald P. Hanney, John Borysiak, Phil
Gormaly, Rocco Fuda, Shirley Woodrow,
Peter G. Smith, Stephen Woodrow, Marilyn
Swerdon, Bud Arbour, Doug Colquhoun,
S. Koole, Henry Neufeld, Judy Alderdice,
Roy R. Hastings, Alf Alderdice, Carol
Alderdice, Betty Schnurr< Jerry Schnurr,
Fran Hanney, Martha G. Bllles, Don
Kilbourne
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 Sectlon 34, sub (12)
of the Planning Act. The proposed zoning amendment is to
rezone those lands situated on part of Lot 28, Concession 4,
from the Natural Area "NA" zone to the Natural Area Exception
"NA-1" Zone. The purpose of this rezoning is to permit
the development of a boxing school and training centre in
the existing barn located on the subject property. The subject
property has a frontage of 59.34 metres (194.69 reet) and an area
of 3.29 hectares (8.15 acres).
Notice of this public meeting was circulated to the areas
affected and to all land owners within 120 metres on
January 26, 1988 as well as the Barrie Examiner and the
Orillia Packet and Times, in accordance with Ontario Regulations.
In addition, notices were sent to agencies considered to
have an interest in the matter.
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The Reeve then asked the Clerk if there had been any
correspondence received on this matter. The Clerk responded
that he had received two pieces of correspondence, one from
Mr. K. Ainsworth of the Mlnistry of Transportation indicating
that he had no concerns with the proposed rezoning amendment
and did not wish to be notified of the passing of the by-law.
The other piece of correspondence was from Ms. Martha G. Billes
of Calgary, Alberta who had sent a letter dated February 5, 1988
which the Clerk read to those present indicating that she had
a lot of questions concerning this proposal as well as
some concerns.
The Reeve then stated that all persons present would be afforded
the opportunity of asking questlons with respect to the
proposed amendment.
Reeve Robert E. Drury then turned the meeting over to Township
Planning Consultant Mr. Ron Watkin of Ainley and Associates,
who explained the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment.
The Reeve then asked those present if they had any questions
or concerns with regard to the proposal:
Don Kilbourne:
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Ron H3tkin:
What is the potential of what is being
proposed in this By-law?
Anything which is in addition to what
is asked for would have to come back
before Council.
Martha Billes:
I am from Calgary Alberta and my summer
home is here ln Oro and that property has
been in the family since the 1930's being
32 acres of waterfront adjacent to the
McArthur property. Are there not any
existing industrial/commercial properties
already in the Township where the boxing
school could go? Why is the Township
considering such a proposal in a rural
residential area? I am not opposed to
the ñctivities for boys and girls or
Mr. l1cArthur' s good in ten t ions, I am
just concerned about the impact this will
have on the surrounding area and there
is just too much at stake to permit a
blanket rezoning. The club house, school
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Martha Billes:
(Cont'd. )
and people not from the area does
concern me and therefore I see no
other course of action but to oppose
the rezoning application. My nelghbours,
Muriel Jean Collton and James A. Coliton
have sent a letter with me, shall I
read it for the records?
Reeve Drury:
Martha Billes:
Sure
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Robert W. Small, Administrator. Dear Sir,
We are unable to attend tonights meeting
to vote against the Amendment to the
By-law, asked for by the Owners of the
property shown on the attached map,
and designated as NA-1. This lot is
the second lot east of ours so you can
really understand a boxing school in
this location will not only reduce the
value of our property, but change the
quiet rural atmosphere of this area.
We are strongly opposed to any change in
the existing by-law. Muriel Jean Coliton
and James A. Coliton.
Reeve Drury:
Maybe we will have our Planning Consultant
Ron Watkin answer some of the concerns.
Ron Watkin:
The concerns and issues you have brought
up here tonight are very similar to the
questions and concerns Council and the
Planning Advisory Committee raised when
this proposal was first presented by the
McArthurs. This public meeting is part
of the planning process which the proposa
are presented to Planning Advisory
Committee, then to Council, and then to
this public meeting for which notices
were sent out.
Martha Billes:
Will this zoning go on title or will
it end when ownership changes?
Ron Watkin:
The exception is there for posterity.
The only thing this by-law will provide
is the use of the barn only for the
boxing school.
Martha Billes:
How many students will be attending the
school and is there a maximum?
Ron Watkin:
The Township can't regulate that.
Martha Billes:
What will the hours of operation be
and will they be open on Sundays?
Ron Watkin:
A Zoning By-law cannot regulate hours or
days of operation.
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Robert Small:
Mr. Reeve, Sunday Openings are being
debated by the Provincial Government
at the present time.
Reeve Drury:
Perhaps Mr. McArthur could answer some
of your concerns.
Ed McArthur:
I can understand some of your concerns.
Our membership runs between 20 - 25.
Reeve Drury:
Perhaps Mrs. Billes later on in the evening
you could talk to our Planner and Mr.
and maybe some of the problems can be
resolved. If there are any further quest
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Rocco Fuda:
I live in Oro in the fine Community
of Shanty Bay and my concerns are
basically the same, we are living in
a residential area and I would like
it to stay residential. We do have an
area for industrial/commercial development
and I am sure there is space there for
a great low economical cost? How many
square feet do you have there for the
boxing school?
Ed McArthur:
3,600 square feet.
Rocco Fuda:
There are locations that are designated
commercial space but to open a door
in the area of boxing you are going to
start losing a lot of controls here.
In five years time, this is going to
probably grow and it will be more than
just a few cars coming in. I am not
objecting to the principal of the
boxing school but as a land owner right
adjacent to their location, I will
object very strongly.
Reeve Drury:
Are there any further questions? If
not I would like to thank you for your
participation.
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. The Reeve also
advised those present that if they wished to be notified
of the passing of the proposed by-law, that they should
leave their name and address with the Clerk.
Motion No.1
Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton
Be it resolved that the Special Public Meeting is now
adjourned @ 7:35 p.m.
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