05 04 1999 PAC MinutesTOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MAY 4, 1999
PRESENT: Sue Grant, Garry Fell, Peter Wigham, Paul Marshall, Jeff
Proctor, Councillor Ruth Fountain, Mayor Ian Beard, Deputy
Mayor Don Beli
STAFF PRESENT: Andria Leigh
Chairman Peter Wigham caned 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 Susan Grant, seconded 6y Garry Fell
That the minutes of the meeting of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Planning Advisory Committee held on April 20, 1999 be adapted as
circulated. Carried.
4. Correspondence and Communication
Nane.
5. Deputations
7:00 p.m. Bayquest Group -Proposed Plan of Subdivision, P-79/98
Concession 1, Part of Lots 1 and 2, and Concession 2, Part of Lot 2
{Oro)
In Attendance: Ray Duhamel, Kirk Johnson, Geza Gaspardy, Steve
Dulong
Discussion occurred regarding the Environmental Impact Study and
• Managemen# Plan and the Hydrogeological Study. The Committee
reviewed the revised plan of subdivision and discussed some of the
• outstanding concerns. The concerns relate to lot sizes, tree preservation
plans and the related building envelopes (septic/driveway etc.), intentions
of Blocks 14 and 15 and ensuring that they remain in a natural state, and
the density of the Tots.
Moved by Garry Fell, seconded by Susan Grant
"THAT Development Application P•7919$ a proposed plan of
subdivision proceed to a Public Meeting and further that the
applicant should review the following concerns prior to the Public
Meeting:
- Intentions of Blocks 14 and 15
- Building, Driveway and Septic Envelope
- Re-evaluation of Lot Size and density
- Tree protection inventory and locations"
...Carried.
7:45 p.m. Scandrett -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, P-87/99
• Concession 2, Part of Lot 33 (Oro)
In Attendance: David Scandrett and Phyllis Carlyle
Discussion occurred regarding the applicant's intentions and the need far
the 14 year requirement. The Committee expressed their concerns
regarding the precedent which would be set, the previous applications
which had been denied, and the other option available to the applicant
including and accessory apartment and a temporary garden sui#e.
Moved by Garry Fell, seconded by Ruth Fountain
"THAT Development Application P-87199 a proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment not proceed to a Public Meeting."
...Carried.
8:00 p.m. George Smith -Sustainable Rural Community Research
-focus group session on the rural planning process and the
effectiveness of the Official Plan process in facilitating rural
community sustainability.
In Attendance: George Smith, Ernie Dryden
Discussion occurced regarding Mr. Smith's Ph.D. Research Paper of
Sustainable Rural Communities and the Official Plan process. Mr. Smith
asked to Committee to discuss the following questions:
1. Is Oro-Medonte sustainable?
2. If sustainable, what makes it sustainable?
3. What information is available and important to the community?
4. What information is required by residents?
5. Is public involvement required in the Official Plan process and why?
6. Other Business
None.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Garry Fell, seconded by Paul Marshall
That this meeting now adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
Carried.
Peter Wigham,
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Andria Leigh, Planner