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PRESENT: Garry Fell, Peter Wigham, Paul Marsha ; - ~,
Fountain, Deputy Mayor Don Bell, and Mayor Ian Beard
ABSENT: Susan Grant
STAFF PRESENT: Andria Leigh
1. Chairman Peter Wigham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT."
None Declared.
3. Minutes
Moved by Councillor Ruth Fountain, seconded by Paul Marshall
That the minutes of the meeting of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Planning Advisory Committee held on June 20, 2000 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
Carried.
4. Correspondence and Communication
None Received.
5. Deputations
7:00 p.m. Oro-Medonte Golf Ltd. P-83/99
Concession 2, Pt Lot 10 and D (Oro)
In Attendance: Don Hanninen and Bruce Dodson, Applicants, and Tim
Collingwood and Rex Meadley, C.C. Tatham, Applicant's Engineers
Ms. Leigh provided a review of this application including the two letters received
from Ray Valaitis of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
(OMAFRA). She explained that these letters had been forwarded to Dale
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• Toombs, the Township Consultant, for his comments and that Mr. Toombs
written response indicated that his original assessment continued to be
applicable and the subject lands were within an appropriate designation
(Agricultural). Ms. Leigh reviewed the other applicable policies of the Official
Plan including Section J3 -Amendments to the Plan with the Committee.
Mr. Don Hanninen provided a presentation on behalf of the proposal indicating
the background in regard to the selection of this site, the technical work which
had been completed to the satisfaction of the relevant agencies, and the
rationale for this site being the most suitable location for the proposed golf
course.
Moved by Mayor Ian Beard, seconded by Garry Fell
"It is recommended that Development Application P-83199, a proposed
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a golf course,
be denied as it does not conform with the general intent and specific
policies of the Official Plan.
...Carried.
7:30 p.m. Maurice Truax P-102/00
Concession 10, Part of West Half Lot 7 (Oro)
Proposed Official Plan Amendment &
Zoning By-law Amendment
In Attendance: Maurice and Jackie Truax, Applicant, and Bill Fitzgerald,
Applicant's Consultant
Ms. Leigh updated the Committee on the status of the technical review of the
background studies on this application. She explained that technical review
comments had been received from Jagger Hims and LGL Limited and that
further comments would be forthcoming from Valcoustics in regard to the noise
assessment. She explained that potentially changes may be required
subsequent to a public review and that there was now sufficient information to
proceed to a Public Meeting. She explained that all comments and final
technical review comments would then be received by the Committee for a final
recommendation to Council on this application.
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. Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Bell, seconded by Councillor Ruth Fountain
"It is recommended that Development Application P-102/00, a proposed
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, proceed to a
Public Meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act."
...Carried.
8:00 p.m. Horseshoe Resort Corporation P-109/00
Concession 4, Part of Lots 1 and 2 (Oro)
Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision
In Attendance: Martin Kimble, Applicant, and Kris Menzies, Applicant's
Consultant
Ms. Leigh explained to the Committee the proposed amendment to the Official
Plan and Zoning By-law and review the proposed draft plan. She indicated that
the Official Plan amendment would certainly be supportable on the basis of the
down designation of the property from a medium density to a low-density
designation. She further explained that additional technical work was required
• regarding the draft plan related to engineering, servicing, and zoning conformity
prior to formal consideration of the draft plan at a public meeting.
Ms. Menzies and Mr. Kimble explained the proposed application to the
Committee and explained the rationale for the unusual shaped lots due to the
topography and required area for building and septic systems purposes. They
explained that the public had been favorable of this proposal at a meeting held
informally with Horseshoe Resort over the summer months and that they were
therefore anxious to have this proposal made public for comments as soon as
possible.
Moved by Garry Fell, seconded by Mayor Ian Beard
"It is recommended that Development Application P-110/00, a proposed
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision, proceed to a Public Meeting for the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendments only, and that the draft Plan of Subdivision be
presented at a subsequent public meeting once additional comments are
received from the Township Engineer, the Simcoe County District Health
Unit and amendments accommodated within the proposed Draft Plan."
• ...Carried.
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6. Other Business
- Update on Development Application P-105/00
Ms. Leigh explained to the Committee that the recommendation
emanating from this Committee had been deferred by Council pending
further information being provided. The applicant is currently preparing a
noise assessment, business plan, and additional planning information to
support the application.
- Rescheduling of October 17 meeting to earlier date for Kells, Raine,
Lesenko applications
After discussion by the Committee it was determined that the meeting
would be held on Thursday October 12, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. and that the
agenda material would be provided to the Committee members on Friday
October 6.
- Trinity Community Church -Update and Discussion of draft Official
Plan Amendment (attached)
Ms. Leigh explained that the draft Official Plan Amendment contained
. additional materials relating to the servicing compliance with the Oro
Centre policies and that she was going to provide the policies to C.C.
Tatham who established the Oro Centre servicing policies to determine
additional information/study requirements. She explained that these
would be provided to the Committee at their next meeting.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Paul Marshall
That this meeting now adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Carried.
Peter Wigham, Chairman
Andria Leigh, Planner