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03 26 2003 PAC Minutes " TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES 8 March 26, 2003 MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Grant, Fran Sutton, Peter Wigham, Councillor Don Bell, Councillor Ruth Fountain, Councillor Paul Marshall, Mayor Neil Craig, Bob Barlow COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councillor Ralph Hough, Councillor Harry Hughes STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Zieleniewski C.A.O., Gary Smith, Planner Nick McDonald Meridian Planning Consultant Inc. 1. Call to Order by Chairman Councillor Paul Marshall called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. 8 2. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT." None Declared. 3. Adoption of Minutes January 21, 2003 March 11 , 2003 Moved Susan Grant, seconded by Fran Sutton That the minutes of the meeting of the Township of Oro-Medonte Planning Advisory Committee held on December 3, 2002 be adopted as printed with the following amendments that Bob Barlow be added as being present for the January 21 st meeting and that Nick Mcdonald be added as staff present for the March 11 th and circulated. Carried. 4. Correspondence and Communication 8 None. cc . 8 8 \ 5. Deputations 7:05 p.m. Horseshoe Valley Comprehensive Development Plan In Attendance: Ms. Kris Menzies Mr. McDonald explained the context of the request put forward by Horseshoe Valley Resort with respect to the Official Plan policies. Mr. McDonald gave a brief history of the Horseshoe Valley development and the process that has led to the CDP submission. As a result of of an OMB Hearing held in 1996-1997, Horseshoe Valley agreed to very specific policies required in a comprehensive manner for the area. Mr. McDonald examined the CDP and the associated reports, stating that the CDP and the submitted technical reports appear to fit and are well integrated but will require peer reviews for further comments. Ms. Menzies gave a more detailed historical account of the Horseshoe Valley Resort and how the development has progressed. Ms. Menzies highlighted the individual reports including the planning, transportation, hydrology and master servicing plans. The "core" of the development had changed from the Horseshoe Valley road to an area south comprising of the Hotel and Conference Centre. This core relocation is expected to disperse the traffic from the Horseshoe Valley Road and provide a division of recreational and residential activities from the less active and passive to the north, while the active activities are centred about the core in the south. The traffic patterns and demands have therefore changed from the original Horseshoe Valley Road development concept with less demand put upon Horseshoe Valley Road. Discussion occurred on the traffic volumes and improvements upon the roads including Line 3 and 4 as well as required intersection improvements. Ms. Menzies indicated that many of the road improvements along Horseshoe Valley Road will be completed ahead of requirements includoing the placement of conduits and turning lanes. Ms. Menzies gave a brief overview of servicing requirements including the need for more reservoir capacity for the development. Further discussion followed on servicing and on site water and sewage treatment. Ms. Menzies indicated that the resort will be treating the water on site and utilizing the treated water for irrigation of the golf course and for snow making equipment along with using the treated effluent for spreading on the golf course. The Committee had a number of items for discussion including the placement and types of parking that would be available. Ms. Menzies stated that parking is of concern and is being addressed in a variety of ways including parking on site inside the buildings, surface lots and a mixture of housing types and forms including the integration of commercial and recreational uses. .; . 8 8 \. Moved by Susan Grant, seconded by Fran Sutton "It is recommended to Council that the report be received, and That the applicant enter into a written agreement with the Township of Oro-Medonte stating the applicant is responsible for covering all reasonable consulting and advertising costs associated with the Comprehensive Development Plan and That a public meeting of "Council" be held to obtain the views of the Public on the C.D.P. and that the meeting be deemed to be the first Public Meeting for the Horseshoe Valley Village Area as required by the Official Plan and That the report be circulated to appropriate peer groups and agencies for comments" Carried. 7. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Don Bell That the meeting now adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Carried.