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09 10 1987 Public Minutes 7:30 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1987 @ 7:30 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING SEVENTYSIXTH MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL The following members of Council were present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre Councillor David Burton Councillor Robert Swerdon Absent: Councillor David Caldwell Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting. Also present were: Ms. Holly Spacek, Mr. Ron Watkin and Mr. Mike Reynolds Reeve Drury opened the meeting by explaining to those present that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to introduce a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment under Sections 21 and 34 of the Planning Act. The proposed Official Plan Amendment would redesignate those lands located in the north western corner of Lot 21, Concession 12, from the "Agricultural" designation to the "Commercial" designation. The proposed zoning by-law amendment would rezone the aforementioned lands from Agricultural (AI) zone to the General Commercial (Cl) zone. The purpose of these amendments is to permit the development of a retail plumbing, heating and electrical supply facility on the subject lands. Notice of the public meeting was circulated to the area affected and to all land owners within 120 metres of the area affected on August 12, 1987 in accordance with Ontario Regulations. In addition, notices were sent to Agencies considered to have an interest in the matter. All persons present will be afforded the opportunity of asking questions with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Rezoning Amendments. Reeve Drury then turned the meeting over to the Township Planner Ms. Holly Spacek who explained the purpose and affect of the proposed amendments. The Reeve then asked the Clerk if there had been any correspondence received on this matter; the Clerk responded that there had been a letter received from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications from Mr. K. Ainsworth advising the Municipality that the Developer would require Building Land Use and Sign Permits which should be accompanied by a Site Drainage Plan. As well, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications advised that direct access to Highway No. 11 is not recommended. The Reeve then asked those present if they had any questions or concerns with regards to the proposal. There were no questions from those present. The Reeve in closing the meeting thanked those in attendance for their participation and advised that Council will 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 that they should leave their name and address with the Clerk. Motion No.1 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that Council now adjourn @ 7:40 p.m. Carried.