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11 10 2004 COW Agenda TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2004 TIME: 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ************************************************************************************************ 1. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" 4. DEPUTATIONS: None. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: a) Ontario Good Roads Association / Rural Ontario Municipal Association, correspondence dated October 27, 2004 re: Preliminary Program for 2005 ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference, February 20-23, 2005. b) Brent Clarkson, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, correspondence dated October 18, 2004 re: Former Buffalo Springs Subdivision and Georgian North Land - Potential Alternative [Refer to Item 9a)]. c) Josephine Martensson-Hemsted, correspondence dated September 24,2004 re: Noise By-Law. d) Brent King, Program Manager, Pitch-In Ontario, correspondence dated October 18, 2004 re: Pitch-In Canada Campaign. 6. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE: a) Report No. TR 2004-28, Bonnie McPhee, Accounting Clerk, re: Statement of Accounts, October, 2004. b) Report No. ADM 2004-54, Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, re: Council Appointments to Committees/Boards/Technical Support Groups. 7. PUBLIC WORKS: None. 8. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: None. 9. BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: a) Report No. PD 2004-61, Nick McDonald, Meridian Planning Consultants Inc., re: Potential Alternative to Layout of Buffalo Springs Subdivision. b) Report No. PD 2004-58, Andria Leigh, Senior Planner re: Zoning By-Law Amendment for Selri Investments, Concession 3, Part of Lot 27, RP 51 R-29332, Part 1 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte. c) Report No. PO 2004-62, Andria Leigh, Senior Planner / Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Road Access from Proposed Plan of Subdivision Application - Stone Ridge Estates 43T003602 (City of Orillia) [to be distributed at the meeting]. 10. IN-CAMERA: a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO re: Legal Matter. b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO re: Personnel Matter. 11. ADJOURNMENT: 2 "R OGRA M A Sq -\ Combined onference . Preliminary Program (Subject to Change) Municipal Matters! RECEIVED I Sunday, February 20!!:! 1 :30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Registration opens Opening Reception OCT Z 7 2004 OAO~MEDONTE TOWNSHIP Monday, February 21~ 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11 :30 a.m. 12:00 noon 1 :30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Premier Dalton McGuinty (invited) Four Concurrent Workshops Keynote Speaker: Hon. Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation (invited) Trade Show Four Concurrent Workshops Plenary Session: Keep Rural Ontario Viable ROMA Zone Meetings Tuesday, February 22nd 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon 2:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Continental Breakfast Keynote Speaker: Hon. John Godfrey, Federal Minister of State, Infrastructure and Communities (invited) OGRA and ROMAAnnual General Meetings Keynote Speaker: Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of the Environment (invited) Four Concurrent Workshops OGRAAwards Luncheon Presentation of education and long service awards Election to OGRA Board of Directors (if required) Keynote Speaker: Hon. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (invited) Ministers' Open Forum Banquet - Entertainment: Dan Needles Playwrite Dan Needles takes us down the dusty back roads of Persephone Township, a place that is difficult to find on any map, but very near to the Canadian soul. Tip back a chair and listen to voices from the rural community that inspire the Wingfield Farm stage plays and delight audiences from coast to coast. Ontario Good Roads Association . .. .lOver Rural Ontario Municipal Association 6355 Kennedy Road, Unit #2, Mississauga, ON L5T 2L5 Tel: (905) 795-2555 Fax: (905) 795-2660 Email: info@ogra.org Wednesday, February 23m , . 10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Michael J. Smither Memorial Question Box Panel Chair: Fred Dean Closing Speaker: Rex Murphy Social Commentator and Editoria/ Journalist Closing Session Remarks by OGRA President Elect and ROMA Chair t)Q -~ 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Value-Packed Workshops and Information Rooms on these Topics and More: . Alternative energy sources . Asset management . Financing municipal infrastructure: COMRIF,OSIFA . Insurance for high risk services: playgrounds, skateboarding parks . Regulation 170 - Safe Drinking Water Act . Salt management plans . Signs, TODS . Source water protection · Traffic calming, parking issues and Road Watch . Trails-ATVs, off-road vehicles . Transportation of dangerous goods . Update on nutrient management . Waste diversion Watch for program details as they unfold on www.ogra.org and www.roma.on.ca Added Features: Ontario Government Information Room and over 70 exhibitors showcasing state-of-the-art products and services. Information on booking a delegation with a Minister will be posted on the OGRA, ROMA and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing web sites on November 8, 2004. Call 905-795-2555 if you wish additional information: For delegate program information, ask for Sheila Richardson (sheila@ogra.orq) For accommodation information, ask for Cathy Houston (cathv@ogra.orq) For long service award information, ask for Theone McCauley (theone@ogra.org) For information on the companions' program, ask for Rayna Gillis (ravna@oqra.org) For information on the Trade Show, ask forTheone McCauley (theone@oqra.org) On behalf of the Board of Directors of Ontario Good Roads Association and the Executive Committee of ROMA, we look forward to seeing you in February! 13y~ KJ"lC"X.t Brian Knox, P.Eng. President, OGRA AUe.wT~lor Allen Taylor Chair, ROMA 45 North Rivermede Road ,uite # 105 :oncord, Ontario L4K 4Hl L: (905) 761.5588 ': (905) 761.5589 Loll Free: 1 (800) 813.9204 >vww.mhbcplan.com [an F. MacNaughton MA, FCIP, RPP Bernard P. Hermsen BES, MCIP, RPP Paul R. Britton BES, MCIP, RPP W. Brent Clarkson MA, MCIP, RPP James D. Parkin BES, MCIP, RPP Carol M. Wiebe BES Offices in: . Kitchener . Concord . London . Kingston City, Town and Rural Planning Municipal Plans and Studies Land Development Urban Design / Community Planning Natural Resource and Aggregate Planning Expert Evidence and Mediation Project Management RECEIVED 18 October 2004 OCT 2 5 100' OAO"MEDONTE TOW"'-' Mayor Neil Craig and Members of Council Township ofOro-Medonte P. O. Box 100 ORO, Ontario LOL 2XO Dear Mayor Craig and Members of Council: RE: FORMER BUFFALO SPRINGS SUBDMSION AND GEORGIAN NORTH LAND POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVE, OUR FILE Y327A On October 13, 2004 I made a presentation to the Committee ofthe Whole and I have been asked to formalize our verbal request in wr;; ihg. In 1994 the Ontario Municipal Board granted draft plan approval for a 230 lot residential plan of subdivision on the "Buffalo Springs" property located in Part lots 2 and 3 Concession 9 (Oro) in the Township of Oro- Medonte. In 2003, Georgian North Land Ltd. (Georgian) acquired the Buffalo Springs property. Prior to and following acquisition of the lands, Georgian entered into discussions with representatives of the Township with the objective of advancing an alternate development scenario which represented approximately 50% of the original approved residential density. Formal applications were submitted to the Township and the OMB in early 2004 requesting the necessary changes to the Zoning By-Law and draft plan of subdivision accordingly. In bringing forward its applications, Georgian had its consultants prepare updates to the following reports: servicing, hydrogeology, natural environment, traffic and planning. Notwithstanding the proposed reduction in density and preparation of revised reports, Georgian's applications were met with substantial opposition from neighbours and requests by the Township for extensive additional ecological analysis notwithstanding the fact that the OMB had approved development of 230 residential lots. Based on the reaction to its revised development proposal, Georgian then proceeded to do the following: 1. initiated the process to satisfy the OMB conditions of draft plan approval for the original 230 lot subdivision; and 2. reviewed its options in terms of alternate development scenarios. On March 7, 2004 we attended a Planning Advisory Committee meeting and made a presentation in response to a planning report prepared by Meridian. At that time, Georgian was encouraged to consider a further development alternative whereby the residential lots proposed for the west half of the property were shifted to the east half in order to minimize the number of proposed lots in proximity to the westerly wetlands. Since that time, Georgian has optioned the Johnston property which is located to the north of the east portion of the Buffalo Springs property. Georgian has undertaken a design exercise to investigate whether the suggestion made at the March Committee meeting could be accommodated. It is this "Johnston Alternative" which was subject of our presentation to Committee on Oct. 13. I am attaching the series of handouts which were presented to Committee on Oct. 13: 1. the OMB approved 230 lot subdivision; 2. the "Johnston Alternative" which is labeled as "Concept Plan, Option 3" which illustrates creation of 225 residential lots; 3. a "Comparison Plan" where the OMB approved lots intended to be altered or eliminated are illustrated in red; and 4. a chart comparing key criteria of the OMB approved subdivision and the Johnston Alternative. Pursuing the Johnston Alternative will require a County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment and quite likely, some substantial technical studies. For this reason, Georgian is reluctant to explore this alternative without some indication from Oro-Medonte that this is an alternative that can be supported in principle subject to meeting the normal requirements of an application of this nature. Therefore, the request we made verbally on Oct. 13 which we repeat in writing in this correspondence is that Council approve the Johnston Alternative in principle subject to completion of technical studies necessary to demonstrate that the Johnston Alternative is appropriate from a planning point of view. Provided Georgian obtains approval in principle from Council, it is prepared to make the investment necessary to bring forward revised applications to implement the Johnston Alternative. We also wish to advise Council that it is Georgian's intent to proceed with registration ofthe easterly phase of the 0 MB approved plan of subdivision. Georgian is prepared to put on hold the registration of the westerly lots pending Council's consideration of formal applications relating to the Johnston Alternative. As a matter of interest, we met with several of the residents following our presentation to Committee and we were pleased with the positive reaction received to the Johnston Alternative. We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, MACNAUGHTON HERMSEN BRITTON CLARKSON PLANNING LIMITED W 1J;~4tJ~ < W. BRENT CLARKSON, MA, MCIP, RPP Copy: 4fu'dria Leaigh, Nick MacDonald, Alan Baker ---~--- OMS Approved 1994 Part of the West Half of Lot 2 and The East Half of Lot 2 and The East and West Halves of Lot 3 Concession 9 " F"",,,,<ty V.J Geographic Town!>h!p of Ore Township of Oro-Medonte County of Simcoe Total Lots 230 SCAlEj:3000 P'<JIV\rnu'Od-'>ho'12.1())i CONCEPT PLAN Option 3 Part of the West Half of Lot 2 and The East Half of Lot 2 and The East and West Halves of Lot 3 Concession 9 F~;y!o~ Geographic Township of Ore Township of Ora-Medonte County of Simcoe Johnston Property 81 Lots Min. 0.75 Acres Min. Frontage 30 metres Buffalo Springs Property 144 Lots Min. 0.50 Acres Min. Frontage 30 metres Total Lots 225 SCAlE1:30\'J{1 (}j{)2550 100 200 300 F\....--........., , ~~~~~~ ~"UIDUf~6!!!\1111OQ1i1Qt~ "=-a~~wt~ "f?IJ~l'<'d'CdoOO,j2.2004 COMPARISON PLAN Part of the West Half of Lot 2 and The East Haff of Lot 2 and The East and West Halves of Lot 3 Concession 9 """"".o. G<!og"'l>"'" Township of Oro Townshlll of Oro-Medonte County of Simcoe Johnston Property 81 Lots Min. 0.75 Acres Min. Frontage 30 metres Buffalo Springs Property 144 Lots Min. 0.50 Acres Min. Frontage 30 metres Total Lots 225 I I ,--_. I I i I I I I i I I i I L_____________________ KEY PlAN .~~ WETLAND i i i i i i ___________i , r:;c.AI.J:1:3000 0102550 100 300 f!I_ I ~,""'.,~""" .......... --- .... ~ ....... ..... _._~._- "=-7~a=:a.UI- PnIp8nId:OdtIboIrtZ.20004 Comparison of OMB Approved Buffalo Springs Plan and "Johnston" Option 3 \ Johnston. Item OMB Approved . . Alt$rnative No. of Lots 230 lots 225 lots Length of Road 7,069 metres 6,215 metres Crossing of Wetlands 4 0 No. of Lots on 'West Half" 74 20 of Buffalo Springs No. of Lots Abutting west 75 16 wetland Page 1 of 1 Marilyn Pennycook From: Sunningdale Farms [Sheep@VanAm.com) Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 1 :46 PM To: Marilyn Pennycook Cc: Harry Hughes Subject: Noise bylaw Sept. 24, 2004 To the Mayor and Council, I am writing to ask you to revisit the existing noise bylaw, and specifically to address the issues of noise levels to include an unacceptable decibel level, increasing the scope of noise to include more than essentially dogs and music/speaker systems, and finally to add some parameters which would limit noise to between the hours of 7:00 am and 11 :00 pm. Could you also consider including Sundays as "no noise" days as is done in some municipalities as well? As an example, the current bylaw would allow construction noise to continue all night if that was in the best interests of the builder. Whereas this is probably not a common occurrence, it is just an example of the kinds of things which can become frustrating to ratepayers when the bylaw is too specific. As well, the level of noise is subject to the enforcer's opinion if no noise levels are indicated. The designating of times wherein some level of noise is acceptable means that ratepayers can at least be assured of getting some sleep at night, not a luxury in most people's opinions. I realise that some exemptions will have to exist for things such as the airport, highway and agricultural equipment. I appreciate your prompt consideration of this request. Sincerely, Josephine Martensson-Hemsted 354 Line 8 South, R.R. #2 Oro Station, ON, LOL 2EO c.c. Harry Hughes 1114/2004 '.. Thanks for Pitching-In! 2005 PITCH-IN CANADA Week, April 18-24 I/J1 ~ ~^t}6 ikJ ~ dhv {Jd0 fJHdmJ 107; . PITCH-IN ONTARIO c/o PITCH-IN CANADA National Office Box 45011, Ocean Park PO White Rock, B.C., V4A 9L 1 RECEIVED Website: www.PITCH-IN.ca OC1 2 2 2004 ORO-MEOONTE '-OWNSHIP Tel: (604) 290-0498 Fax: (604) 535-4653 email: bking@pitch-in.ca Patron, PITCH-IN CANADA The Governor General of Canada October 18, 2004 To: Members of Council Dear Members of Council, Thanks to PITCH-IN volunteers, the 2004 PITCH-IN campaign was another success. Enclosed is a two- paQe summary highlighting the work of 1.299,329 volunteers who participated in 2,528 projects in Ontario -! DRAMATIC increase of the number of volunteers. compared to 2003! We need your municipality to join other Ontario municipalities who have already joined PITCH-IN. Municipalities provide financial support to this popular community-based program to ensure that it can continue. Municipal membership fees are based on your population (benefits and fee schedule is on the reverse of this letter). The 2005 PITCH-IN Week campaign takes place April 18-24. In January all of your schools, your Chamber, youth and community groups and many others will receive a free information kit. They will be able to order free materials, including garbage bags, posters and other educational materials for use in your community. In 2004 we introduced two new components to the PITCH-IN Program. Both are already a success. Our Cell Phone Collection Program offers your local groups an opportunity to' raise funds while helping to remove toxic cell phones from the waste stream. Our ecoActive School Program enables local schools to participate in year-round programs to keep your community beautiful. Thanks for considering our request. Your contribution, however small or large, is critical to the ongoing success of Ontario's PITCH-IN program. PITCH-IN ONTARIO ,7j ) t " ("\f. ,t.... ~.!.. t ,F'i,."..;.",t.r.- $' . ~Brent King ! Program Manager @ PS... Your community can qualify for recognition as a "Parlner in Civic Pride" - Check our website for details - www.pitch-in.ca. The Cost of Municipal Membership The municipal membership fee is based on your community's population, making it fair for all and enabling even the smallest villages or hamlets to access the benefits of membership. Population of your Community Amount of Membership - 500 $ 95 501 - 1,000 $ 125 1,001 - 2,000 $ 175 2,001 - 3,500 $ 225 3,501 - 5,000 $ 275 5,001 - 10,000 $ 325 10,001 - 25,000 $ 425 25,001 - 50,000 $ 500 50,001 - 100,000 $ 750 100,001 - 250,000 $1,000 250,001 - 500,000 $1 ,250 500,000+ Upon request Benefits of Membership: );> Guaranteed free materials for local volunteers, including garbage I recycling bags );> Priority access to all materials by your community's volunteers who apply by the March 31, 2005 project registration deadline );> An 80% reduction in cost if you qualify to become a National Partner in Civic Pride (member's cost is only $150!). Only Partners can fly the Civic Pride flag during PITCH-IN Week campaigns and year-round. );> A listing on PITCH-IN CANADA's very popular website );> A 10% reduction on any other materials (PITCH-IN decals for litter containers, etc.) your civic departments (public works, parks, etc.) may wish to purchase. MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name of Community................................................................................................................................ .... Mailing Address........................................................................................................................................ ... CityIT ownNillage ......;.................................................. ProvincelT erritory .................................................. Postal Code..........................Telephone ( ).............................. Fax ( )................. ............ Contact Person......................................................................... Title............................................. ............... Email ................................................................ Community's Website url ................................. ................ Population ... ...... ........................ ...... .......... taken from (year) ....... ................ .................. ..... . census Municipal membership fee enclosed (see chart for applicable rate) $............................. or _Send us an invoice, our Purchase Order Number is ............................................. (attach PO) Our community currently has: (place X before those which apply) ............... Waste Management + Litter Control Program .............. Recycling Program ............... Composting Program .............. Beautification Program Send this Application to: PITCH-IN CANADA, National Office, Box 45011, Ocean Park PO, WHITE ROCK, BC, V4A 9L 1 .' " '.. You Did.... We Did.... THEY DID! You Did..... Most Chapters of TD's Friends of the Environment Foundation in Ontario supported the 2004 PITCH- IN Program. PITCH-IN is a grassroots environmental action program - the largest in Ontario and Canada. It is operated on a province-wide basis, taking advantage of the economies of scale associated with developing and purchasing materials and managing the program, with projects taking place within, and involving volunteers in, every community in Ontario.. We Did.... PITCH-IN CANADA produced 14,000 free EcoActionPaks. They were sent to every school in Ontario, all local governments, and thousands of community-based organizations. In partnership with local governments, 816 local PITCH-IN Eco-Team Coordinators, the media and many others, we supplied local groups with ideas, free hands-on materials and support to help them undertake environmental projects in their community. We also recognized groups for their involvement. They Did.... 1.299.329 volunteers participated in 2,528 projects in 261 communities, with support of 816 local PITCH-IN CANADA Eco-Team Coordinators. Here are the details - what THEY did, thanks to the resources you provided to PITCH-IN CANADA! Who are "THEY"? Participating groups are divided into three categories: school, youth and community-based. They include schools, colleges, scouts, girl guides, chambers of commerce, naturalists, hiking clubs, old age pensioners, ratepayers, environmental groups, service clubs, athletic organizations, local governments, conservation authorities and others. Ei Community . School o Youth # of Groups # of Volunteers # of Projects The above shows that: . community based Qroups (6131provided 64% of the volunteers and carried out 26% of all projects. . Schools (888) represented 34% of all volunteers and carried out 54% of all projects . youth Qroups (528) represented 2% of all volunteers and carried out 20% of all projects THANKS ONTARIO MUNICIPAL COUNCILS FOR YOUR SUPPORTI PLEASE SUPPORT US AGAIN IN 2005! go to page 2 What did THEY do? ... . .. . Projects were classified as Education or Action Projects. A total of 2,528 projects took place, involving 2,032 organizations. Organizations participated in multiple projects - many taking place on different days of PITCH-IN CANADA Week. m Education Projects (472) . Action Projects (2,056) Environmental education projects included litterless lunch programs (135), showing videos (76), poster contests (81), displays (74), and participating in PITCH-IN CANADA's Green Shopper Program, conducting Pollution Counts and many other activities. 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 o Education Projects Action Projects included recycling (241), Composting (82), tree planting (144), habitat and stream restoration (72), School and neighbourhood clean-ups (643), Park and Ravine clean-ups (386), shoreline restoration (86), and various community improvement projects (278). II Litterless lunch . Poster Contest o Displays o Other mil Recycling . blabitat Restoration [J Composting [J Clean-Up Expansion of the PITCH-IN Program The PITCH-IN Program evolves each year as PITCH-IN identifies areas where, and ways by which, volunteers can make a contribution to enhancing the environment. In 2004 the program introduced two new components which will be expanded in the years to come. The ecoActive School Program 108 Ontario Schools applied to PITCH-IN CANADA to be certified as ecoActive Schools, signifying they are participating in a year-round environmental improvement program. This new program was introduced in February, 2004. The National Cell Phone Collection Program There are millions of discarded cell phones across Canada. Diverting them from the solid waste stream, recycling their components or, where feasible, re-using them elsewhere is a major focus of this new PITCH-IN CANADA Program. 123 Ontario organizations have already registered to collect phones since the program's inception in February, 2004. Participating groups, schools, municipalities and others will be removing cell phones from the waste stream and they will receive $1 for every cell phone collected - funding which many of the participants are using for other environmental enhancement programs in their community! It's a "win-win" program! TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By: TR 2004-28 Committee of the Whole Bonnie McPhee Subject: Department: Council Treasury Statement of Accounts C.ofW. Date: October November 03, 2004 Motion # R.M. File #: Date: Roll #: Following is the statement of accounts for the month of October. Amount $ 599,475.78 57,825.92 276.55 223,121.52 500,000.00 128,273.40 17,000.00 $ 1,525,973.17 $ 78,069.58 78,562.82 81,848.92 238,481.32 Total $ 1,764,454.49 Batch No. AC00293 AC00294 A000272 AC00295 A000273 AC00296 A000274 Date October 06, 2004 October 13, 2004 October 15, 2004 October 20,2004 October 21 , 2004 October 27, 2004 October 29,2004 PR00034 PR00038 PR00041 October 02,2004 October 16, 2004 October 30,2004 1. THAT Report No. TR 2004 - 28 is received. 2. The accounts for the month of October 2004 totaling $1,764,454.49 are received. Respectfully submitted, Bonnie McPhee Accounting Clerk C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head - 2 - TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Repc)rt No. To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: ADM2004-054 M. Pennycook Clerk Subject: Department: Administration Council Council Appointments to Comm ittees/BoardsfTechnical C.ofW. Support Groups Date: November 10, 2004 Motion # R.M. File #: C1201 0399 Date: Roll #: GROUND: Subsequent to the election of Council in 2003, Council members were appointed to Committees, Boards and Technical Support Groups. The term of appointment varies, as noted in the spreadsheet which was provided at the January 14, 2004 Committee of the Whole (Attachment #1). Where the term of appointment for committees/boards/technical support groups is one year, it is now necessary to appoint members of Council for the 2005 term. AL YSIS: Following is a list of committees/boards/technical support groups for which appointments are necessary for 2005 and the number of Council appointments required: . Site Plan Control Technical Support Group . Recreation Technical Support Group . Orillia Library Board . Orillia Chamber of Commerce . Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce . Oro-Medonte Community Policing Committee 2 members of Council 2 members of Council 1 member of Council 1 member of Council 1 member of Council 1 member of Council RECOMMENDATION S: 1. THAT Report No. ADM2004-054 be received and adopted. 2. THAT Council representatives be appointed to the Site Plan Technical Support Group, Recreation Technical Support Group, Orillia Library Board, Orillia Chamber of Commerce, Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce and Oro-Medonte Community Policing Committee for the 2005 term. 3. THAT, subsequent to the enactment of an appointment by-law, the appropriate committees/boards/technical support groups be advised of Council's decision. Marilyn Pennycook Clerk C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head - 2 - Township Committee Council Appointments January 14, 2004, Committee of the Whole Meeting Committee Composition Term Council Appointment Accessibility Advisory Committee 1 Council Member Term of Council 1. Councillor Fountain 3 members of the public Staff Recognition Committee 4 members of Council Term of Council 1. Councillor Buttineau 2. Councillor Hough 3. Deputy Mayor Hughes 4. Councillor Marshall Site Plan Control Technical Support 2 members of Council Council, 1-year term 1. Councillor Crawford Group 2. Councillor Fountain Director of Engineering and Environmental Staff members, ongoing Services Planner Director of Building/Planning Director of Fire and Emergency Services CAD (as necessary) Recreation Technical Support Group 2 members of Council Council, 1 year term 1. Councillor Buttineau 2. Councillor Marshall 3 members of the public Public Members, term of Council Staff Staff Outside Committee Council Appointments Committee Composition Term Council Appointment Lake Simcoe Regional Airport 2 members of Council Term of Council. 1. Councillor Hough Commission 1 member of public 2. Councillor Crawford Lake Simcoe Region Conservation 1 member of Council Term of Council 1. Councillor Marshall Authority Nottawasaga Valley Conservation 2 members of Council Term of Council 1. Councillor Fountain Authority 2. Councillor Hough Orillia Library Board 1 member of Council 1 year term 1. Councillor Crawford Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital Board 1 member of Council Term of Council 1. Councillor Fountain Orillia Chamber of Commerce 1 member of Council 1 year term 1. Deputy Mayor Hughes (also Oro-Medonte Chamber) Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce 1 member of Council 1 year term 1. Councillor Crawford (also Orillia Chamber) Oro-Medonte Community Policing 1 member of Council 1 year term 1. Councillor Buttineau Committee Royal Victoria Hospital 1 member of Council Term of Council 1. Deputy Mayor Hughes Severn Sound Environmental 1 member of Council Term of Council 1. Councillor Hough Association ~ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. PD2004-61 To: Council Prepared By: Nick McDonald, RPP Subject: Department: Council Planning Potential Alternative to Layout of C.ofW. Buffalo Springs Subdivision Date: November 3, 2004 Motion # R.M. File #: D12 013409 Date: Roll #: 010-004-04000-0000 CKGROUND: On October 18th, 2004, Mr. Brent Clarkson of MHBC submitted a letter on behalf of Georgian North Lands Ltd. (Georgian) requesting that the Township give some consideration to a revised development concept on the subject lands. The October 18th, 2004 letter is also on the Committee of the Whole agenda for receipt. As Council will recall, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) approved the designation and zoning of the subject lands and draft approved a plan of subdivision that would provide for the development of 230 lots in 1994. In 2003, Georgian purchased the property and in January 2004, an application was submitted to permit the development of a 117 lot residential plan of subdivision instead. The 117 lots were proposed to replace the 230 lots on lands that were draft approved for development. In September 2004, Council resolved to ask the County of Simcoe to not make a decision with respect to the designation and policies applying to the Georgian property in OPA #16. This decision was made since the proponent indicated in correspondence that Council had in some way reaffirmed the designation of the property and the suitability of the property for development as part of the OP A #16 process. However, as the intent of OPA #16 was to develop a comprehensive land use plan for the Oro Moraine that would provide the basis for considering future development applications, existing development approvals were not reviewed. In order to deal with concerns about the continued suitability of developing the western portion of the Georgian property, Georgian has 'optioned' the Johnston property, which is located to the north of the east portion of the subject property. In their submission, MHBC has included a plan that shows a number of lots being created on the Johnston property instead of on the western portion of the Georgian property. Their intent is to transfer the density from the more environmentally sensitive portion of the Georgian property to the Johnston property, which is not the site of any significant natural heritage features. Approximately 70 lots are proposed to be eliminated from the Georgian property. The 18 lots that were to be accessed by a new public road from the 8th Line in the northwest corner of the Georgian property is also proposed to be reduced to 8 lots that are accessed directly from the 8th Line. An additional 71 lots are proposed to be sited on the Johnston property. The total number of lots that would be created if this option was approved is 225, which is 5 less than what was approved by the OMB in 1994. NAL YSIS: In the October 18th, 2004 submission, MHBC requests that "Council approve the Johnston alternative in principal subject to completion of technical studies necessary to demonstrate that the Johnston alternative is appropriate from a planning point of view." It is further indicated in the submission that "provided Georgian obtains approval in principal from Council, it is prepared to make the investment necessary to bring forward revised applications to implement the Johnston alternative." It has not been Council's practice to approve a development in principal, prior to receiving and considering the technical information required to support any application. As a result, it is my opinion that Council should not approve anything in principal at this point in time. However, Council could formally indicate its willinqness to consider the Johnston alternative in order to limit the potential impacts of the development on the natural heritage system and on the Oro Moraine. It is my opinion that there is some merit in considering the Johnston alternative, particularly because the alternative will result in no development occurring within the most sensitive portions of the Georgian property. In addition, the concept of transferring development rights from a property or a portion of a property that is the site of significant natural heritage features to another area is not new. For example, the Provincial government recently allowed for the transfer of development rights from portions of the Oak Ridges Moraine in Richmond Hill to lands owned by the Provincial government in the Town of Pickering (Seaton). An application to amend the Oro-Medonte Official Plan and Zoning By-law will be required to facilitate the Johnston alternative. The applicant would be required to submit all technical studies to support the Johnson alternative for review and consideration by the Township as part of the application process. It should be noted that the policies of the Official Plan currently do not permit the expansion of any of the development nodes along the Horseshoe Valley Road corridor unless an Official Plan Review is carried out and it is determined that there is proper justification for such an expansion. In this case, while an expansion is proposed, there is also a reduction proposed in the amount of development within the development node. It is my opinion that the principle of considering such an expansion on this basis can be considered, provided the total number of lots originally approved is not increased. It should be noted that the proposed amendments to the Planning Act in Bill 26 may have an impact on the consideration of the application to expand the Buffalo Springs development node. These provisions, as currently written (second reading), indicate that a refusal by an approval authority to permit the expansion of an area of settlement cannot be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. While this definition may be reworded prior to the third reading of the Bill, the definition appears to be a 'catch-all' for any developed area and includes urban areas, urban policy areas, towns, villages, hamlets, rural clusters, rural settlement areas, urban systems, rural service centres and future urban use areas. Notwithstanding the draft provisions of Bill 26, it continues to be my opinion that there is merit in considering the Johnston alternative. - 2 - RECOMMENDATION S: On the basis of the above, it is recommended that: . Report PO 2004-61 be received and adopted; and, . That Council indicate their willingness to consider an application to develop additional lots on the Johnston property in accordance with correspondence from MHBC Planning dated October 18, 2004. Respectfully Submitted, Nick McDonald, MCIP, RPP Partner C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head - 3 - "' TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Repott No. To: Prepared By: PD 2004-58 Committee of the Whole Andria Leigh Subject: Department: Council Zoning By-law Amendment for. Planning C.ofW. Selri Investments Concession 3, Part of Lot 27, RP 51 R-29332, Part 1 (Oro) Date: Motion # -. . ')0 ')nnA I A.M. File No. Date: D14011615 OUND: The purpose of this report is to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Selri Investments. The subject lands are located in the Rural Settlement Area of Shanty Bay as designated by the Township's Official Plan. The property is not currently zoned and this is the basis for the application currently before the Township to allow for residential use of the subject lands. The subject property is located in Concession 3, Part of Lot 27 and is located on the east side of Line 2 South at the northern boundary of the settlement area and directly south of the existing Township Rail Trail. The property subject to the rezoning is a total of 0.49 acres size with a lot frontage of 66 feet. The applicant's have applied for a Zoning By-law Amendment to establish a zone on the subject lands which were previously owned by the CN Railway and to permit a lot frontage of 20 metres (66 feet) and not the required 30 metres (98.4 feet). The intent of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to zone the subject lands in a Residential Exception (R1*159(H)) Holding Provision Zone. The exception would recognize the existing lot frontage on the subject property at the 20 metres (66 feet). The Holding Provision would not be removed from the property until such time as the landowner entered into a Site Plan Agreement with Council to ensure the appropriate location of the dwelling and to ensure the appropriate buffering between the Rail Trail and the subject property. In September 2004 a report was presented to the Planning Advisory Committee, which assessed the application and recommended the application proceed to the required Public Meeting in accordance with the Planning Act. If the attached Zoning By-law Amendment is considered favorably it would permit the use of the property for residential use and would permit the construction of a single detached dwelling. The subject property is designated Rural Settlement Area in the Township's Official Plan. The objectives of these policies are to maintain attractive communities with suitable amenities and to ensure that settlement areas are developed in a logical and cost effective manner. Permitted uses within this designation include low density residential uses as proposed by this application. The subject property is an existing lot of record and was sold by the CN Railway privately to create this parcel and in accordance with the Planning Act did not require the approval of the Committee of Adjustment. The Township has required in other areas along the Rail Trail that the applicant provide the required buffering to the Township Rail Trail and have required fencing inside the landowner's property line. In order to ensure the appropriate location of the dwelling, appropriate buffering between the proposed dwelling and the existing Rail Trail, and to ensure the proposed dwelling maintains the character of this residential area it is recommended that the property be subject to the provisions of Site Plan Control and that the property will be subject to a Holding Provision as part of the Zoning By-law to ensure the approval of a Site Plan Agreement with the Township prior to the issuance of a building permit. A copy of the proposed by-law is attached to this report. A public meeting was held on October 18, 2004 at which time 12 written and 4 verbal comments were received. Copies of all correspondence are attached for Council's reference. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would conform with the intent and policies of the Oro-Medonte Official Plan and the County of Simcoe Official Plan. The imposition of Site Plan Control will ensure that appropriate buffering occurs between the proposed dwelling and the existing Rail Trail. On this basis, it is recommended that the attached Zoning By-law Amendment be given favorable consideration by Council. 2 RECOMMENDATION (S): It is recommended to Council: 1. THAT Report PD2004-58 re: Selri Investments be received; 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment for Selri Investments, that would rezone the lands described as Concession 3, Part of Lot 27, RP 51 R-29332, Part 1 (Oro), on Schedule A2 of Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended from an un-zoned property to the Residential One Exception (R1 *159(H)) Holding Provision Zone be adopted; and 3. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law for Council's consideration. Respectfully submitted, --t~ Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. De t. Head 3 ~ e..-- ~L.~ RECEIVED Township of Oro- Medonte 148 Line 7 South P.O. Box 100, Oro LOL 2XO Attn: Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk oel 2 6 2QO~ ORO-MEOONTE TOWNSHIP Oct. 22, 2004 Dear Ms. Pennycook I am writing in regards to the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment PI 37/02, concerning the rezoning of lands in the Village of Shanty Bay adjacent to the Rail Trail and Concession 2. My family has been resident in Shanty Bay for approximately 12 years. In that time, the acquisition, retention and establishment of the CN rail line and Rail Trail is one of the most farsighted acts ofthis Township that I can think of. My family has been walking on the rail line since the caDcellation of rail service and the resurfacing of the present trail. I continue to walk my dog past the subject property on a daily basis in all seasons. I understand that the subject property is without zoning of any type and is currently vacant fallow land. For this reason the Township has a one-time chance to enhance the positive work begun by the establishment of the trail. This property is ideally suited to provide limited off-road parking as well as providing education and commemoration of the history of the Township and the Village. A small trail shelter, park benches, parking and cairn would to my mind be a far better use of the land than the addition of another dwelling of questionable frontage on an increasingly busy road. Obviously, the current landowner is planning to develop and improve this property. A suggestion made at the public meeting to compensate the landowner with an alternate property owned by the Township seems to be a possible solution. Whatever the Township's decision, I will continue to enjoy the Trail in it's present state but will always consider how it could have been improved and the opportunity lost. . .. Thank you for the opportunity for input to the development of our Township. Sincerely yours -"_~Ur- -(Jev~D.Ball ~. 17 Melissa Cres. Shanty Bay LOL 2LO (705) 725-8628 6 William St., Shanty Bay, LOL 2LO 18 Oct.2004 RECEIVED OCT 1 8 200~ OAO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP My wife Kathleen, son Brendan and myselflive in the house behind the property to be discussed at to-nights meeting,our pool is only fifteen feet from the boundary line. . We are concerned about what the township will do with the land should they acquire it. We understand one of the proposals is to turn it into some kind of parkland area,if this is the case we feel there could be a problem with individuals making it a place to hang out and possible vandalism as has been the case in Barrie. Apart from the original expenses involved in setting up and maintaining the area there could be additional expenses in dealing with the effects of misuse plus a possible problem with inappropriate behaviour,we have ATV's and dirt bikes using the trail in spite of them being prohibited,my concern is we may be creating new problems in the future. Respectfully J~f~ ~~ v--- G~ullivan ci} Distributed within Shanty Bay P-ostal District, week of Oct. 1 , 2004 . \ By Shanty Bay Ratepayers Association . . . e.....) RECEIVED . SEIZE THE MOMENT. OCT 1 8 200' OAO,.MEDONTe TOWNSHIP KEEP THIS HISTORICAL PROPERTY PUBLIC HANDS. . !. Oro Medonte Council will be debating the zoning of the property adjacent to the rail trail ':1nd fronting on Line 2 on the south east side (66'. X 300') If this property is zoned for residential use the vil1age may lose the opportunity to keep it in public hands. This property has historical significance, being the site of the old Gowan Railway Station. ~ We urge all residents of Shanty Bay and area to attend the public meeting on Monday October 18th at 7:00 PM at the Township administration building. Written submissions can also be made in advance. For further information please contact Paul Marshall, your council representative or Kathleen Sullivan, secretary for . . The Shanty Bay Ratepayers Association. Paul Marshall 722-0839 Kathleen Sullivan 737-2954 4,L~~ ~ ~r~ . 'lfj4~ u t. ~." +-~~ I?~A~~~ . \)C'\. \., \ ~\)\)'i Rick & Dawn Aureli 37 Gowan Road Shanty Bay, Ontario LOL 2LO RECEIVED {JCT 1 8 2004 ORO-MEDONTE T WNSHIP {~ To c.c. Paul Marshall Councillor - Ward 3 Re- Zoning of the property adjecent to the rail trail and fronting on Line 2 on the south east side (66' X 300') We, being residents of Shanty Bay feel this land shouLd be kept in private hands, due to ~ts historical significance. Also does Oro not need another lEgal but non conforming Lot on its /I Roll list. P.S. Also being rail lands, is this property subject to contaminated soils and if it is, who is responisible for clean up and disposing of said soils and at who's cost and liability for legal expense. Also we feel the Minis~ry of Environment should give an assessment of this property. Yours Sincerely Rick & Dawn Aureli 11114J1/ ~~\', ~~ HI:GEIVED Page 1 of2, Paul Marshall OCT 1 8 2004 ORO.MEDONTE ~) .~ From: "Jim Swan...... Cc: Sent: Subject: <paul.marshall@oro:medonte.ca> Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:37 AM RE: Old Gowan Station property The village is going to grow and the township as well- some of us give money to the rail trail each year and I think the township could use this money to buy this property -as to the future as well as now the property would be a definite asset to the township- Paul where is the vision in this township anyhow? what about your wind power, the highspeed internet etc - the list goes on we need to become more progressive and not wait and do things at the last moment - let us start looking to the future with more vision and definitive action, if not we are going to see the township will die a quick death .You and your fellow council members need to become more progressive or this will definitely happen. this is another wakeup call that should not be ignored by our council !_ Jim Swan " Page toft ~) Paul Marshall From: To: Cc: Sent: Subject: Hi Paul ''Tim Crooks". "Paul Marshalr <paul.marshall@oro-medonte.ca> "Jim Swan" .., Friday, July 30, 2004 12:2U t"M Old Gowan Station Proprty RECEIVED OCT 1 8 200' ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP I believe that the Old Gowan Station Property is an excellent place for a picnic area and a small parking lol The picnic area could be a grassy area and contain a couple of picnic benches. Now that Barrie is going to be one of the prime growth areas of Ontario, the township of Oro-Medonte should concentrate on the following items: . Preserve our rural heritage and green spaces. . Put all new development into the designated Rural Settlement Areas. . Give the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority more funds. . Get serious about removing the amount of phosphorous flowing into Lake Simcoe. . Stop the UCCI development proposal between the 4 th.and 5 th.lines The township should concentrate on improving the quality of life and not the quantity of building permits issued. Let us not judge the success of Oro-Medonte by the number of building permits issued each year but by things devoted to improving the quality of life, like, for example, improving the quality of the water in Lake Simcoe and .obtaining the old Gowan Station property. Yours sincerely Tim 10/18/2004 Page lofl \J Paul Marshall From: To: Sent: Subject: "Rosemary Dunsmore", _ "Paul Marshalr <paul.marsnall@oro-meClonte.ca> Friday, September 03,2004 2:26 PM Gowan Station RECEIVED Fri. Sept 3/04 OCT 1 8 2004 Hi Paul ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP We agree the Twp. of Oro-Medonte should purchase the GowanStcltion site at Shanty Bay. If the present owners are not allowed to build a house on this property the price should be adjusted accordingly. The market value assessment could be used as a guideline. The old Shanty Bay station should definitely be recognized at this site along with the Station masters who lived there. Also the village of Shanty Bay could be recognized here. The history committee could become involved in this research. Ideas for other uses could come later but the important thing right now is for the township to gain ownership of this property. We are interested and willing to help financially and with ideas. Please keep us informed as to what is happening. Re the dock- was money raised to help with the repair work? I know you were suggesting such I John and Rosemary Dunsmore 10/18/2004 Page 10ft 1\ )) \J Paul Marshall From: To: Sent: Subject: Dear Paul, "Yvonne Klirna"<. <paul.marshall@oro-mecJonte.ca> Friday, September 03, 2004 5:02 PM old gowan station property You last e-mail asked for more input re: the Gowan Station Property. A tot lot is a wonderful idea since many people alreC:cdy park their cars on the edge of the concession and then un load their bicycles, strollers, dogs etc. A parking lot would certainly be safer, ever more so in the winter when the snow banks are high and it is almost impossible to park safely on the side of the road. Isn't this what the rail trail is for??? I mean USING BY PEOPLE? As for maintaining and displaying the heritage of our lovely Township, all the more power to youtll regards, Yvonne. 10/18/2004 . Page lofl From: To: Sent: Subject: "Helen Wellnhofer" "Paul Marshalr' <paul.marshall@oro-medonte.ca> Monday, September 13, 2004 1 :59 PM Gowan Station KJ Paul Marshall Dear Paul We heartily endorse the move to have the Gowan Station property become a park. It will be a fitting location for the Shanty Bay Area Fieldstone Fence project. Please take whatever action you deem appropriate to make this happen. Also, our road has benefitted from the recent grading and is much better to drive on. Thanks. Oiling the whole thing would certainly be worth a try. How expensive is it to do tar covered with crushed stone compared to oil? It is possible that once the construction phase of the development on the Bidwell Road is complete that the heavy traffic will be reduced. The newest phase is roughed in, but I don't think the lots are on the market yet The eventual residents of the last loop may use Line 1 as their access. I doubt they will use Line 2. Sincerely Helen and Guenther Wellnhofer 10/18/2004 - --- - ~ , Page toft Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 19:05:28 EDT ~\ Print - Close Window ) " ~Hoot Mail~ From: Subject: Gowan Station property To: paul: Paul, , , Thank you for letting us know about the Gowan Station property adjoining the Railtrail.Maureen and I would like to see our iownship do the right thing and retain this piece of land as a Historical site or as parkland. In fact it could be us,.:c! or developed as a stopping/resting point for Railtrail users. We might be talked into paying for a wooden deck covered by an attractive shade pergola, obviously an attractive thing suitable to the site. Good luck with this issue. Keep up the good world Mike and Maureen Douglas 1899 Ridge Rd. W. Shanty Bay. ~ Simcoe County District School Board CJ 1170 Highway 26 West Midhurst, Ontario LOL 1 XO Phone: (705) 728-7570 Fax: (705) 728-2265 www.scdsb.on.ca October 5, 2004 Ms. Andria Leigh MCIP RPP Senior Planner Township of Orc- Medonte Planning Department P.O. Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2XO P-137/02 Dear Ms. Leigh: PROPOSED ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT PART LOT 27, CONCESSION 3 COMMUNITY OF SHANTY BAY TOWNSffiP OF ORO-MEDONTE (ORO) Thank you for forwarding a copy of the above-noted rezoning application to this office for review. The proposed amendment wilt zone the subject property to a Residential One Exception (Rl *) Zone to pennit a single detached dwe11ing and to penn it a lot frontage of 20 metres and not the required 30 metres. Planning staff have no objections to the proposed rezoning application. Elementary students residing in this area of the municipality attend Shanty Bay Public School and secondary students attend Eastview Secondary School. Should you have any questions, please contact this office. Yours truly, M))~ Hol1y Spacek, MCIP, RPP Planning Officer ,...~"':'-".,~. 'II<; ...; '.:....i..";":": .;.:..f.:'::"....:. ~'i:-"':i":-:, .~'t.;..~~!.~.~~..~$"~:ry~t~O:I.!-."":-./,~ .r: :'":.'_ . ,~,~ .~ .i'!;: ':.. ,! (9~- ....... ('~v eQc\d ~,jbhc ~~ l *'3 Q ~'i"c:" ; '.i..' " ';'..:'" . ~, ,.<;.~, - ,..., ' \.1 ~ ~~:..;~r !;~'.: t~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FO:tl PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING nY-LAW \5 Q) SE? 2 S 2CiJl! cC>u:~ rv OF SU\.1C0i.- COIH'OBATi: S[:1'/;CES C:Ei'J\RTMEQF THE TOWNSffiPQF QRO-MEDONTE P-137/02 TAKE NOTICE that the: Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, October 18,2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the. Municipal Council Chambers. The purpose of the public meeting is to obtain public comments on a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13. THE PURPOSE of the Zoning By-law Amendment would be to rezone the lands described as Concession 3, Part of Lot 27 (formerly within the Town!>hip;q[ Oro). The subject property is currently not zoned (formerly CN Railway line), The proposed amendment would zone .thesubject property to a Residential One Exception (&1"') Zone to permit a..single detachep dr71H1,1g: I).~d:fop~rmita lot frontage oJ 20 ~lIes. (66 f!::et). and nQt the.._ required 30 metres (98.4 feet). .... '. . . A KEY MAP illustrating the location of the subject lands is provided below. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Amendment. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Township of Oro-Medonte in respect of the proposed Amendment does not make oral submission at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Township before the proposed Amendment are adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Oro-Medonte in. respect to the proposed Zoning By- law Amendment, you must make a written request to the address below. WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS should be directed to: Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South P.O. Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO Attn: Marilyn Pennycook. Clerk AOOI1'lOmL.-..lblF.oRMA TION. relating.lo. .the...prQPQsed ...zo.niIlgJ~.Y--J..a'>V A.m~!ldl!lg!US ;~vail!!>I~..f9!_ __ inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Building. For further information, contact the Planning Department at 705-487-2171. this 27th day of September 2004. --1~-e..~ Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner _KEY .. aubJec:t r....... 100 '0 ~. :,. ~:.. 100 zoo _. w.' . ;,~~ . ,,";.:~}"'/~;';' . '. ~'" "::. of.; NOTICEOFPUBLIC~iT\~G I.'MS':f;'~~;'~~~( 9!41J ~ FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT D;1s: SEP 3 0 2004 ./ {If( ~;~: ._~ - ~~l'---' .~ ~~ OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDON Ii'.!;!.e.;,~:'f,;,;:.~' -;- ..._-~ ~ .Je.,..;c. ~ - ---. - .t--tr.m 0 ~ V Dir. COfI). SIIGS/wn; r.J;jIT..j . I r---" TAKE NO E tha.t..tJ:!e-€otmtltOf"11re""€o~tiOn of the Township 0 D 'JL\1D.Zd..a...fublic Meeting 0 Monday, October 18, 2004 at 7:30 p. . in the Municipa.l Coun LGIt~Mbers. The !?urpose of the public mee' <1 is to obtain pubJic com,rn.en . proposed, amendment to the Zoning By-law, under 'SeCtiOn 34 of the Planning c, .,. c.. 13. TO THE ZONING BY-LAW THE PURPOSE of the Zoning By-law Amendment would be to rezone the lands described as Concession 3, Part of Lot 27 (formerly within the Township of Ora). The subject property is currently not zoned (formerly CN Railway line). The proposed amendment would zone the subject property to a Residential One Exception (Rt"') ZoAe to permjt a si]gle deta<;/1ed dwelling ill'!d to permiea Jot f:roIltag~.Q.l20 lP.e~~(6.6f~t) an.d not the " required 30 metres (98.4 feet). A KEY MAP iJlustrating the Jocation of the subject lands is provided below. ANY PERSON may anend the public meeting an~9+ 11;1*~ written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Amendment. . If apeison orpubJic body that files an appeal of a decision of the Township of Oro-Medonte in respect of the proposed Amendment does not make oral submission at the public meeting or make wrinen submissions to the Township before the proposed Amendment are adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Oro-Medonte in respect to the proposed Zoning By- law Amendment, you must make a written request to the address below. WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS should be directed to: Township ofOro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South P.O. Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO Attn: Marilyn pennycook. Clerk __"__ ADDITlONALjNF9~lATIO~ !!1.~~ing.Jo_ID~ Prop9s~d ~ning B..x~_.~me!l~~s av@.~ble. fo~ __. inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Building:'For further information, contact the Planning Department at 705-487-2171. DATED at t LAKE S\MCOE REGION CONSERV A TlON AUTHORITY e this 27th day of September 2004. NoCAosjCTEC --4~ -( -t Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPp6 Senior Planner MAP ICEV . S"bJacl .......... 100 '0 ~ 'o..!L-.-.l.OO Mol... . w+. . l THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ORO-MEDONTE BY-LAW NO. 2004- Being a By-law to change the zoning on lands within Concession 3, Part of Lot 27, RP 51 R-29332, Part 1 (Oro) now in the Township of Oro-Medonte (Selri Investments - Roll # 43-46-010-007-31350-0000). WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is empowered to pass By-laws to regulate the use of land pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. AND WHEREAS Council deems it appropriate to re-zone the lands to permit the development of residential uses, in accordance with Section 04 of the Official Plan NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte enacts as follows: 1. Schedule 'A2' to Zoning By-law No. 97-95 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone symbol applying to the lands located in Concession 3, Part of Lot 27, RP 51 R-29332, Part 1, in the former geographic Township of Oro, now in the Township of Oro-Medonte, from a non-zoning to the Residential One Exception One Hundred and Fifty-nine (A/RU*159 (H)) Holding Provision Zone as shown on Schedule 'A-1' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law. 2. Section 7.0 to Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding the following new section: "7.159 *159 - Concession 3, Part of Lot 27, RP 51R-29332, Part 1 (Oro) Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, the minimum lot frontage requirement applying to the lands denoted by the Symbol *159 on Schedule A2 to this By-law is 20 metres (66 feet)." 3. The Holding Provision shall not be removed until such time as a Site Plan Agreement that is satisfactory to Council has been entered into and registered on title. 4. This By-law shall come into effect upon the date of passage hereof, subject to the provisions of the Planning Act, as amended. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME on the day of November 2004. READ A THIRD TIME and finally passed this day of November 2004. J. Neil Craig, Mayor Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk 0\ \<6 Schedule lA-II to By-Law This is Schedule 'A-II to By-Law 2004- J. Neil Craig /J ~ N passed the day of Mayor Clerk Marilyn Pennycook Township of Oro-Medonte TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Subject: Prepared By: Andria Leigh, Senior Planner And Jerry Ball, Roads Superintendent Department: Dept. Report No. PD 2004-62 To: Committee of the Whole Council C.ofW. Road Access from proposed Plan of Subdivision Application - Stone Ridge Estates 43T-03602 (City of Orillia) Planning and Roads Motion # Date: .. . It ~ R.M. File No. Date: BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to consider the request received from residents of the Bass Lake Estates subdivision (Hepinstall Place, Sunset Crescent, and Orsi Drive) to close the access from Hepinstall Place to the Bass Lake Side Road East. Copies of all correspondence received on this matter has been attached for reference purposes, This residents' request has been prompted by the Planning public meeting held by the City of Orillia which was to review the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision applications for Stone Ridge Estates (43T- 03602). LYSIS: On September 20,2004 a special meeting of Council was held in the City of Orillia to review the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for the Stone Ridge Estates subdivision, Concession 2, Lots 6 & 7 and Part of Lot 8, At that meeting Official Plan Amendment #4 was adopted by Council which included a re- alignment of Street D to ensure that it was not offset from Hepinstall Place in the Township of Oro-Medonte thereby alleviating any safety concerns with the offset. This road was also re-aligned because of the identification of a woodlot located to the west of proposed Street D that was to be designated Environmental Protection and required preservation. The location of this woodlot area constrains the re-Iocation of Street D to any alternate location. The principle of development of this subdivision was established in the City of Orillia Official Plan in 1993. The purpose of Official Plan Amendment No. 4 was to introduce additional site specific policies to achieve the planned function of these lands and to protect features of environmental significance contained within the proposed community. The draft plan of subdivision with a list of conditions was also approved by the City of Orillia Council at their September 20, 2004 meeting. The Township of Oro-Medonte adopted Engineering Standards by By-law in 1997. These standards were adopted to provide uniform consistency for review plan of subdivision submissions. All plan of subdivision applications are required to conform with the Engineering Standards. Section 3.3 (14) of these standards states that "a minimum of two access/regress roads must be provided for residential developments". This is intended to ensure that in the case a blockage at one of the access points to the subdivision, access can continue to be provided to the residential development through the second access. In the case of the Sass Lake Estates Subdivision, this would be significant if Highway 12 became blocked and an emergency situation arose on Hepinstall Place, Orsi Drive or Sunset Crescent. If the access from the Sass Lake Side Road was not available emergency response could be delayed or impeded, As can be seen from the Area Map of the Sass Lake Estates subdivision (attached) there is no direct route through the Sass Lake Estates subdivision from the Bass Lake Side Road to Highway 12. An individual would be required to meander through a combination of Hepinstall Place, Orsi Drive and Sunset Crescent in order to gain access to Highway 12. The more direct access points to Highway 12 would either be the Harvie Settlement Road or Line 15 North. These would be safer access points to Highway 12 as traffic signalization already exists at Line 15 North and is planned for the Harvie Settlement Road. It is recognized that Hawthorn Place and Old Scotia Place are single access roads to residential developments in the vicinity of the Sass Lake Estates subdivision; however, both of these subdivisions were approved by the former Township of Orillia prior to amalgamation in 1994 and prior to the adoption of the Township of Oro-Medonte Engineering Standards. As such they would essentially be "legal non-conforming", meaning that they existed prior to the standards being adopted and do not comply with the standards. As indicated previously any new plan of subdivision application is required to comply with the Engineering Standards. When considering alterations to an existing subdivision, the subdivision is required to continue to comply with the Engineering Standards. On this basis, any alteration to the second access into the Sass Lake Estates subdivision either at Sunset Crescent or Hepinstall Place would not conform with the Township's Engineering Standards, would not represent good planning, and would not provide the most efficient method of providing emergency response to this area, 2 On the basis of the above, it is recommended that Council not support the request to close either Hepinstall Place or Sunset Crescent to through traffic. II RECOMMENDATION (S): It is recommended to Council: 1. THAT Report PD2004-62 re: Road Access from Stone Ridge Estates be received and adopted; and 2. That Council not support the request to close Hepinstall Place to through traffic at Bass Lake Side Road East nor to close Sunset Crescent at Highway 12 to through traffic, Respectfully submitted, ._~~.~ -tuL Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Jerry Ball Roads Superintendent C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. CCC)~ J De t. Head 3 I~ AREA MAP FOR BASS LAKE ESTATES / / / / / / / / / / / / / o~~/ ~~~ :/ ~ <o~ :/ \;~~/ / ....<0<0/ / ~r/ / / / \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ / / / / / AREA OF PROPOSED STONE RIDGE ESTATES / / \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ c==1 BASS LAK STATES \ \ I:==J SUBDI ION \ 100 0 100 Meters I I I I I I I ~ Bon. Doug Lewis 11 Orsi Drive. Orillia, ON L3 V 7Z7 Telephone (705) 327-2600 Fax (705) 327-7532 E-mail dlewis@greatlaw.ca October 19, 2004 Members of Council Township ofOro-Medonte Re: Proposed Development ofthe Stone Ridge Subdivision ~ (South of the Bass Lake Side Road, West of the Harvie Settlement RO:fd)-'"""^CC Dear Council Members: The City of OriIlia has given its approval in pripciple to the Draft "Plan of Subdivision which is shown on the schematic map attached herewith as Schedule 2. While the map shows the proposed lots in the Stone Ridge Subdivision it does not show the planned apartment buildings which will be included in the development. We, the residents of what is known as Bass Lake Heights, a neighbourhood of forty-four residences in Oro-Medonte, are faced with the prospect of a tremeDdous increase in the traffic through our subdivision during and after the completion of this subdivision. At the City ofOrillia Council meeting on September 20th, city planners acknowledged for the first time that it was intended that Street D, a major artery in the new subdivision would intersect the Bass Lake Side Road directly opposite the present entrance of He pins tall Place. Motorists heading north, and either east or west, along Highway l2, ITom the new subdivision along Street "D" will have three choices: East along the Bass Lake Side Road to Fairgrounds Road and north to Highway 12; West along the Bass Lake Side Road to the Bass Lake Road and north to Highway 12; North along Hepinstall Place to Orsi Drive and Sunset Crescent to Highway 12 ",. "" -2- City of Orillia Council did not entertain our request that Street "D" be diverted further west to enter on the Harvie Settlement Road. However, when pressed City Council made no comment as to the dosing of Hepinstall Place, which is the jurisdiction of the Township of Oro-Medonte. Working with our Councilor Ralph Hough we prepared and circulated a notice and petition to all the resideDts of our subdivision which is attached hereto as Schedule 1. As at October 19, 2004 the results of this petition are as follows: Number of Residences in the Subdivision 44 Number of Residences occupied by persons with a potential conflict of interest -1 40 Number of Residences that had not responded by October 19, 2004 ~ 32 Of the 32 responses: 26 were in favour ofthe Township ofOro-Medonte requesting that the City of Orillia move the entrance of Street "D" to the east 24 were in favour of closing off Hepinstall Place to through traffic 5 were in favour of closing off Sunset Crescent to through traffic We think that it is fair to say that the residents do not hold out much hope for the movement of Street "D" to the east. We would submit that this is a strong indication as to how our neighbourhood feels about the potential increase in traffic through our subdivision. .. -3- So why are we concerned? 1. When people are considering where they are going to live they take into account their finances and the lifestyle they are looking for. The residents of our subdivision found what they were looking for in Bass Lake Heights and had the ability to pay for the residences for sale. or built what they wanted and could afford, considering the cost of the lot. 2 What did they get? Large lots, neighbours with substantial houses, no sidewalks, and very little traffic, because basically no one travels through our subdivision at the present time. There is no need for sidewalks because ofthe low volume of traffic. It is also safe to assume that when the subdivision was constructed the roads were not designed and paved to accommodate through traffic. This assumption is not all that out of line because Hawthorne Place and Old Scotia Place as shown on the map to the west of He pins tall Place are ''No exit" roads. We have it on good authority that when the subdivision was first planned Hepinstall Place was not designed to have an entrance on the Bass Lake Side Road. Note the use of the word "Place" . So why are we askin2 the Township of Oro-Medonte to look after our interests? We are not asking the Township ofOro-Medonte to block the proposed subdivision. That is within the jurisdiction of the City ofOrillia. We are asking the Township to preserve what we thought that we had secured when we purchased homes in our subdivision - a quiet neighbourhood with the feel of a small community, little traffic, so that people felt :l:fee to walk the streets that have no sidewalks, and the security that the value of our investment in our homes would be protected. We suspect that the City ofOrillia will show very little enthusiasm for the movement of Street "D" to the east along the Bass Lake Side Road towards the Harvie Settlement Road. They are anxious for the development and the assessment. That development and assessment is going to take place anyway. Therefore we ask that the Township of Oro-Medonte to close Hepinstall Place to through traffic at the Bass Lake Side Road or Sunset Crescent at Highway 12 . We appreciate the opportunity to attend this Committee of the Whole meeting and respectfully request Council's support. Doug Lewis John Ayerst SCHt!fJULC. I .1 September 27, 2004 To: Residents of Bass Lake Heights Subdivision Re: Proposed Development of the Stone Ridge Subdivision (South of the Bass Lake Side Road, West of The Harvie Settlement Road) Dear Neighbor: Several of us attended the City ofOrillia Council meeting on September 20,2004. At that meeting City Council gave approval to the Stone Ridge Subdivision, which is an extension of the West Ridge Subdivision, south of the Bass Lake Side Road and west of the southerly extension of Fairgrounds Road, known as the Harvie Settlement Road. This development will be very positive for the City of OriIlia and the surrounding area. Unfortunately, it may have negative repercussions for our subdivision with respect to increased traffic flow. What we learned was: City planners acknowledged for the first time that Street "D", a major artery in the new subdivision, would intersect the Bass Lake Side Road directly opposite the entrance of He pins tall Place. Motorists heading north, and either east or west, along Highway 12, from the new subdivision along Street "D" will have three choices: East along the Bass Lake Side Road to Fairgrounds Road and north to Highway 12; W est along the Bass Lake Side Road to Bass Lake Road and north to Highway 12; North along Hepinstall Place to Orsi Drive, Sunset Crescent to Highway 12 (The same will naturally apply to motorists coming south to Street "D") City Council was polite but declined to take notice of the risk of increased traffic Fortunately, when pressed, OriIlia City Council declined to oppose a closing of Hepinstall Place to through traffic, which is the jurisdiction of The Township of Oro-Medonte. Enclosed herewith is a schematic map showing our subdivision and the proposed subdivision. The routes highlighted in yellow are the three routes outlined above. ... -2- We hqve met with Ralph Hough, our representative on the Oro-Medonte Council and he has been most helpful. We understand that the Township ofOro-Medonte also has traffic concerns. As well as our concerns, the Township is concerned about the possibility of increased traffic along the Bass Lake Road, especially in the area close to Highway 12. Working with Ralph we have come up with the following plan of action: We will circulate a petiti on to detenTIine the feelings of the residents of our subdivision Once we have that position detenl1ined we will arrange a meeting with the Planning Committee of Oro-Medonte. All residents will be notified of the time and place of the meeting. (Planning committee meetings are attended by staff and members of Council and are less fOnTIal than a Council meeting. We are enclosing herewith a petition for your consideration. We would ask you to indicate your preference and return it to either John Ayerst at 14 Hepinstall Place of Doug Lewis at 11 Orsi Dr. by Tuesday, October 12,2004. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your time and attention. John A yerst 14 Hepinstall Place Doug Lewis 11 Orsi Dr. .. PETITION L - To: Township of Oro-Medonte Re: Increase in traffic through the Bass Lake Heights subdivision due to the Development of the Stone Ridge subdivision in the City of Orillia We have considered the potential for greatly increased traffic through our subdivision due to the development of the Stone Ridge Subdivision. Increased traffic will greatly reduce our enjoyment of our subdivision and is not something that we could have contemplated when we purchased and built our homes. Increased traffic will create increased danger to residents as we do not have, nor do we have need of, sidewalks. Increased traffic will increase the wear and tear on our streets since our subdivision was not designed to bear such traffic. We ask the Township of Oro-Medonte to ask the City of Orillia to move the Entrance of Street "D" to the east, closer to the Harvie Settlement Road Yes No Failing that we ask the Township ofOro-Medonte to close Hepinstall Place to through traffi c Yes No ................................. ............................ Print Name of Resident Signature of Resident ......................... Address We-'lLe..no.t~QllCJ:TILed _ahDut the potential for increased traffic and are therefore opposed to the closing of Hepinstall Place at the Bass Lake Side Road. .............................. ................................ Print Name of Resident Signature of Resident ................................. Address , S" (. rtec> c.t. L f Q C .. ~ .. .t < .., ... '" ~ cd ~ - L.-- a ~. "-. '-J Q' ~. :1 o. ~ ". tic ~ G:. \t... J ~ i1* if ~~ " ~, !~. 't,\ DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION Lots 6 and 7, Part of Lot 8 Concession 2 Form.rlylnfha Geographic Township of Orlllia Nowlnlhl City o/Orillia Simcoe County . f .Jf~ Highway ...... city of Orillia TEl.. (705) 329 0979 1-800-3878459 ) Allmeasurements.are approximate. E:& O.E. e' ASS, L A K E HEIGH'T$ 13 October 2004 RECEIVED L~ Mayor Neil Craig Oro-Medonte Township P.O. Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2XO OCT 1 5 2004 ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP Dear Mayor Craig As residents of the Bass Lake Heights Subdivision, my wife & I would like to express our deep concern over the impact the proposed Stone Ridge Subdivision may have on our quahty of life. Like the other residents in the area, we purchased our house with the understanding that our community of some 34 houses would be free from the kind of vehicular traffic that nonnally besets typical urbanized subdivisions. It wowd seem, however, that "Street D" of the plan wowd intersect Bass Lake Side Road directly opposite the entrance to HepinstalI Place. One implication ofthis plan is obvious: vehicular traffic might well use Hepinstall Place as a short cut to every-busy Highway 12. Our sub-division never had sidewalks constructed, simply because heavy "outside" traffic was never anticipated. We are aware that Ralph Hough, our contact with the Oro-Medonte Council, is working with our local representatives in an ongoing effort to remedy this potential problem. It is our wish that this effort will yield satisfactory reswts. Sincerely w~~~~ Wally Bremner Corinne Bremner 3 Hepinstall Place OriIlia, ON L3V 7Z7 329-4171 ~ RECEIVED PETITION OCT 1 5 2004 ORO~MEDONTE TOWNSHIP To: Township of Oro~Medonte Re: Increase in traffic through the Bass Lake Heights subdivision due to the Development of the Stone Ridge subdivision in the City of Orillia We have considered the potential for greatly increased traffic through our subdivision due to the development of the Stone Ridge Subdivision. lncreased traffic will greatly reduce our enjoyment of our subdivision and is not something that we could have contemplated when we purchased and buiJt our homes. Increased traffic wi11 create increased danger to resjdents as we do not have, nor do we have need of, sidewalks. Increased traffic will increase the wear and tear on our streets since our subdivision was not designed to bear such traffic. We ask the Township ofOro~Medonte to ask the City ofOriHia to move the Entr.~~~eet "D" to the east, closer to the Harvie Settlement Road ~ No Failing that we ask the Township of Oro-Medonte to close Hepinstall Place to tfu:Ql!Cll trnf~ :~..Y. .i.4...S 19:-k.-sL,,-- Print Name of Resident ..J... ~~~gl.G..o.Dc. Address ~lll<\ l q \-. L~ V ':t 2<.0 No f I /i ;(liIUll 4 (;~~i:~f.R~;;d~' Weare not concerned about the potential for increased traffi to the closing of He pins tall Place at the Bass Lake' oad. .............................. ................................... Plint Name of Resident .,...., ./// Signature of Resident .................................... ....A~~:-.............. Addre~/-'-/. PETITION To: Township of Oro-Medonte Re: Increase in traffic through the Bass Lake Heights subdivision due to the Development of the Stone Ridge subdivision in the City of OriIlia We have considered the potential for greatly increased traffic through our subdivision due to the development of the Stone Ridge Subdivision. Increased traffic will greatly reduce our enjoyment of our subdivision and is not something that we could have contemplated when we purchased and built our homes. Increased traffic will create increased danger to residents as we do not have, nor do we have need of, sidewalks. Increased traffic will increase the wear and tear on our streets since our subdivision was not designed to bear such traffic. We ask the Township ofOro-Medonte to ask the City ofOrillia to move the Entrance of Street "D" to the east, closer to the Harvie Settlement Road ~ Failing that we ask the Township of Oro-Medonte to cJose Hepinsta!l Place to through ~~i~~.~:,.... Print Name of Resident No No ~..~ Signature of Resident . . \ . S~~. S.v* . .l~~? ' Address ORACe\ F1 o~\ '- '3 v' .~ z<.c We are not concerned about the potential for increased traffic and are therefor~osed to the closing of Hepinstall Place at the Bass Lake Side Road. _______~ .------- .-----.-- -",--.~. ~,,,.-',..,...---.~"'_.-.. . ~ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ~ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ~ .. .... Signature of Resident .. .. ~ .. .. .. a .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Print Name of Resident "~ ,- / ,- ,,' .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. " .. .. .. .. .. .. .. a .. .. . .. . ~,...: .. ..... Address PETITION To: Township ofOro-Medonte Re: Increase in traffic through the Bass Lake Heights subdivision due to the Development of the Stone Ridge subdivision in the City of Orillia We have considered the potential for greatly increased traffic through our subdivision due to the development of the Stone Ridge Subdivision. Increased traffic will greatly reduce our enjoyment of our subdivision and is not something that we could have contemplated when we purchased and built our homes. Increased traffic will create increased danger to residents as we do not have, nor do we have need of, sidewalks. Increased traffic will increase the wear and tear on our streets since our subdivision was not designed to bear such traffic. We ask the Township of Oro-Medonte to ask the City of OriIlia to move the Entrance of Street "D" to the east, closer to the Harvie Settlement Road o No Failing that we ask the Township ofOro-Medonte to close Hepinstall Place to through traffic ~ W1~\-:i.~,^..~.. ~.~~J Print Name of Resident ~/ ~411'~ ~~ ~...\.u..)A D-i ......................... i Address l.- 3 J 7f- 2.. ~ . Weare not concerned about the potential for increased tr to the closing of Hepinstall Place at the Bass 1 e Road. are therefore opposed ................................ 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ORO-MEDONTE !-.-.-TOWNSHIP Dear SirslMadams: It has been brought to my attention that Oro-Medonte has not signed off on the development of the West Ridge Subdivision and would like to bring to CouncHs attention that the increased traffic flow through the subdivision known as Bass Lake Heights would seriously jeopardize the quiet enjoyment of this community. At the City ofOriUia Council meeting September 20, 2004 it was proposed by Doug Lewis (retired MPP), who presently has a law firm in Orillia, that a correction wherely closing offHepinstall were it meets Bass Lake Road would greatly forestall any excess traffic through Bass Lake Heights. I heartily agree with this proposal and request that it be granted. Street "D" should definitely not be allowed to continue past the Bass Lake Sideroad nom the south. The bottom line of this proposal is to force all traffic nom the proposed extension of the West Ridge Subdivision to use Line 15N or Fairgrounds Road (may be known as Harvie Settlement road). Please advise me as to your intentions regarding your acceptance/or not of the West Ridge Subdivision plans and if there is reason to hope for your assistance with Doug Lewis's proposal. Yours truly, ~~ Frances Wood Homeowner at 8 Hepinstall Place Orillia, Ontario. L3V 7Z7 Phone - - - 325-9006 CC Doug Lewis 'JLk) Township ofOro-Medonte, ATIN. Ralph Hough. 148 line 7 South, BOX 100 ORO,ONT> LOL2XO Dear Mr. Hough; 27,2004 I am writing to follow up on concerns I originally expressed to you by phone surrounding the new West Ridge subdivision for the City of Orillia. Concerns which I felt strongly enough about, to bring to your attention in the hope you might attend with me & other concerned residents of my subdivision, the City of OrilIia council meeting which took place on{ JUNE 29} & thus assure representation & support from Oro-Medonte Township. Simply stated my concerns, which are similar to the Hon. Doug Lewis, & other neighbors, are over traffic flow through our neighborhood, & over possible ground water alterations caused by the aforementioned project. When challenged by me in front of cameras, the mayor of Orillia was quick to offer assurances, our wells would be monitored, likely not affected, and that if they were, the developer would have to make good. In this event, the prospect of weekly trucked in water, does not impress nor satisfy my concerns at all .At the very least, I need those same assurances, and in writing, from the township I support & pay my taxes too [ ORO- MEDONTE] ! Concerning traffic flow, I strongly urge that there be NO STREET D as per. the plan, allowed as an entrance for the new subdivision, onto Bass Lake Side Road. Failing that option, other alternatives, & less desirable, would be to block off access to our neighborhood altogether from Bass Lake Side Road, or to make Hepinstal1/ Orsi one-way streets only. In closing, it was made clear to the Mayor of OrilIia, that the City of OriIlia, & the developer, have not been communicating well, with us, the concerned affected neighbors of the project. I ask for similar due consideration & evidence of concern & support from you our elected representative, & from the township ofOro-Medonte. Will our ORO Mayor go before camera, & make similar assurances, our rights & concerns will be fully acknowledged, & acted upon? Respectfully submitted, Mr. Jim McPherson & DR S. Donald 4 Hepinstall Place, Orillia. L3V7Z7 c/-%~ IV:> P k {; ~J ^j l>.A Jv .e.....'~ ~. North ~nd. development Jennifer Zieleniewski Page 1 of2 ~ From: Neil Craig\ 'II Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 11 :38 AM To: Marilyn Pennycook; Jennifer Zieleniewski Subject: FW: North End development From: The Beresford's [mailto:lmca,beresford@rogers.com] Sent: Thu 9/30/2004 10:31 PM To: Neil Craig Subject: North End development Your Worship... I have not written in before, but feel now that I must make my feelings know to the council. The current construction in the area ofOrilIia (West Ridge area) is a positive growth for the City of Orillia, but it is encroaching on the land near where I live. I am a resident of the neighborhood comprised of HepinstaI1 Place, Orsi Drive and Sunset Cres. I moved here 11 years ago and have watched the developments in the Orillia west end as they steadily came nearer and nearer. Like I said, I am not opposed to this development, but I would like to have some thought being added into the growth. I know it wi111ikely take five or more years for this development to affect me more directly, and I knew when I bought my home that OriHia was "across the street". My concern is the layout of the streets proposed by the new development. I oppose this layout because I know that the layout wi11 encourage travelers to use my quiet, two lane, no sidewalk street to access the west route out of the new subdivision. This wi11 turn a street (Hepinstall) into a busy throughway that was in all likelihood not designed to be a major road. In fact, in the eleven years I have been here, the streets have started to crack and the shoulders have receded to the point where maintenance must now be done (and has been done) on Orsi and HepinstaU. I fear that this will escalate given the new road aUowances being developed. I moved to this area (residential/agricultural) to escape the busy roads and associated problems attached to this level of road use. I walk frequently on the roads in my neighborhood and rarely do I find any traffic on my road. This is my concern. I can only make a few observations that could alleviate the anticipated problems with this new road map. In one case, the section of road ftom Orsi to Bass Lake side road could be made inaccessible to westbound traffic out of the new street by making it one way, or by closing it off. I for one would prefer it be left open as I go to work that way. If it were one-way, then traffic coming into this subdivision from Bass Lake Side road would not be pennitted. As far as the residents go, the people who live in this area could be omitted from the "one-way" provision with a subsection of the law allowing it. The other thought I had was to make the roads offset by a number of feet, discouraging through traffic. Either way you look at it, if something is not done, then this will become a very busy road with heavy traffic, more fumes, more danger to pedestrians/pets/children, and it wi11 certainly change the environment of this nice quiet subdivision for ever. I am sure that if you lived here, you would feel the same way. I am not a city planner, but I do know what I see, and I do know what people are like. I am asking you and the membership of council to look at the situation and give it another thought. Engineers may have a better solution than mine, 10/8/2004 .. North pnd development Page 2 of2 ..' '- and I hope they do, but the status quo will not be acceptable. Thanks Mike and Lori Beresford I Hepinstall Place Orillia, Ont L3V 7Z7 329-0929 ~ c. ~ 10/812004 I\~ A '\ fi \) 0:> u. \\ c\ L '. -r; (. Ue. \:):< {\ e. \ ,\\\,\If<:'. I . 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