08 31 1987 Public Minutes 7:00
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1987 @ 7:30 - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SEVENTY-FIRST MEETING 1985-88 COUNCIL
The following members of Council were
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve Thelma Halfacre
Councillor David Burton
Councillor David Caldwell
Councillor Robert Swerdon
present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting.
Also present were:
Mr. Barry Dusome, Mr. Barry Brocklebank, Mr.&
Mrs. R. Hass, Mr. Lloyd Squire, Ms. Holly Spacek,
and Mr. Ron Watkin.
Reeve Drury opened the meeting be 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 amend Section 13-Exceptions, subsection
13.5, to permit an additional three one-bedroom apartment units.
Presently, the property is zoned RG - General Residential Exception,
permitting the existing 12 townhouse units. the property is located
on the north side of the Ridge Road (County Road No. 20) at its junction
with O'Brien Street, and is legally described as Part of Lots 21, 22,
23 and 24, Registered Plan 1, Concession 1.
Notice of the public meeting was circulated to the area affected and
to all land owners within 1?0 metres of the area affected on July 22, 1987,
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 any correspondence had been received
on the matter. The Clerk responded and read a letter from Mr. J. Bruce
French, which was received by the Township on August 22, 1987; which
expressed a concern about the possibility of a potential problem with
existing wells in the area.
The Reeve then turned the meeting over to the Township Planner, Ms. Holly
Spacek who explained the purpose and affect of the proposed amendment.
The Reeve then asked those present if they had any questions or concerns
with regards to the proposal;
Ms. Spacek advised those present that the Health Unit of Simcoe County
had expressed some concerns verbally to her with regards to the proposed
development. Both Ms. Spacek and the Township's Planning Consultant,
Mr. Ron Watkin suggested that the proponent secure a letter from the
Simcoe County Health Unit and the Ministry of Environment stating that
all their concerns relevant to this development have been satisfied.
It was the consensus of Council that these two letters must be received
prior to the by-law being passed.
The Reeve prior to closing the meeting asked if anybody wished to be
notified of the passing of the proposed by-law, they were to leave
their name and address with the Clerk.
Motion No.1
Moved by Burton, seconded by Swerdon
Be it resolv=d that Council now adjourn @ 7:45.
Carried.
Administrator/Clerk Robert Small