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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