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09 10 1987 Public Minutes 7:00 ~ THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 , 1987 @ 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING SEVENTY-FIFTH MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL The following members of Council were present: Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre Councillor David Burton Councillor Robert Swerdon Absent: Reeve Robert E. Drury, Councillor David Caldwell Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre chaired the meeting. Also present were: Ms. Holly Spacek, Mr. Ron Watkin, Mr. Tony Mascioli, Mr. V. Racco, Mrs. I. Dunlop, Mr. J. Schnurr and Mr. G. Kenny Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre 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 Section 21 and 34 of the Planning Act. The proposed Official Plan Amendment proposes to redesignate those lands situated in part of the western half of Lots D and E, Concession 1, E.P.R., from the Agricultural "A" designation to the "Industrial" designation. The amendment would also affect the text of the plan with minor modification of the text as it pertains to "Industrial" land uses. The proposed zoning by-law amendment would rezone the aforementioned lands from the Agricultural (A) Zone to the General Residential (M1)Zone. The purpose of these amendments is to permit the development of the subject lands as a Farmers Market and Auction Sales Barn. Also persons present will be afforded the opportunity of asking questions with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Rezoning amendments. The Deputy Reeve then turned the meeting over to Mr. Paul Kitchen who explained the purpose and affect of the proposed amendments. The Deputy Reeve then asked the Clerk if there had been any correspondence received on this matter. The Clerk responded by indicating that he had received a letter from Mr. K. Ainsworth of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications indicating they had no concerns with regards to the proposed development. The Deputy Reeve then opened the meeting for questions from those present. (1) There was a question concerning whether or not the proposed development intended to have an entrance off No. 10 Sideroad; Mr. Kitchen responded that the entrance would not be off No. 10 Sideroad. (2) A question was asked as to the number of car parking spaces that would be provided; Mr. Kitchen indicated that there would be ample spaces provided for either a Farmers Market or Auction Sale. 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. The Deputy Reeve then closed the meeting thanking all those in attendance for their participation and advised them that Council will consider all matters brought before them prior to reaching a decision and indicating that any person who wishes to be T)tified of the passing of the proposed by-law that they were to leave their name and address with the Clerk. - 2 - Motion No.1 Moved by Swerdon, seconded by Burton Be it resolved that Council now adjourn @ 7:14 p.m. Carried. Sma 11