11 12 1996 PAC MinutesORO-MEDONTE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12 1996 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present: Councillor Don Bell, Garry Fell, Susan Leigh, Betty
Veitch, Allan Baker, Peter Wigham, Mayor Ian Beard
Absent: Councillor Larry Cotton
Staff Present: Jennifer Zieleniewski, Andria Leigh, Meryl Drake
1. Chairman Garry Fell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT".
None.
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Moved by Allan Baker, seconded by Al-maker C
That the minutes of the meeting of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Planning Advisory Committee held September 10, 1996 be adopted as
circulated.
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4. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
5. DEPUTATION•
Jim Drury Part of Lot 5, Concession 2, (Oro) P60/96
Andria Leigh outlined the proposal to redesignate and rezone
the property in order to permit a Baseball Complex. This
would include eight baseball diamonds, change room facilities,
concession stands, sports lounge, parking lot and playground.
Jim Drury and Pamela Balaback explained to the Committee that
they are proposing to develop this baseball complex initially
with four ball diamonds and using the existing buildings.
There was some discussion with Committee members regarding the use
of the ball diamonds by Oro-Medonte residents, questioning the need
for more ball diamonds in that area. Andria questioned what finish
would be put on the parking lot as runoff may be a concern for the
nearby creek. She also brought to their attention that there may
be some necessity of upgrading the road as it is already at
• capacity, this would be the responsibility of the developer.
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Discussion was then opened up to the public:
Mr. Jim Reisch, Baycrest Drive representing the Shanty Bay
Ratepayers Association very emphatically objected to the proposal
stating that a Commercial development like this flies in the face
of the new Official Plan and stated that if this development goes
through that the SBRA would appeal to the OMB.
Mr. Keith Penna, R. R.#l, Orillia (contracted to build the ball
diamonds) he stated that this complex would be accessible from all
areas, it would relieve the Oro diamonds - ball diamonds do not
make money, the concessions and lounge support them. These
complexes are being built in cities all over and are very
successful.
Jennifer Zieleniewski - they are in the business to make money
therefore it is a Commercial property.
Mr. Jack Holden, Shanty Bay concerned that this would open the door
for annexation to Barrie.
Mayor Beard - it has always been the policy to keep a green belt
close to the City of Barrie to prevent annexation.
• Keith ,Caldwell, R. R. #2, Shanty Bay stated that 900 of usage of
the ball diamonds would come from the City of Barrie.
Keith Huyer, R. R.#2, Shanty Bay farmer on adjoining property, he
feels that this would be an ideal neighbour.
David Trainor, Barrie - ball players will travel any distance to
play on a good quality diamond.
Dan Warren, Barrie he felt that if ball diamonds were available for
tournaments, leagues will stay in the local area.
Jennifer Zieleniewski asked if a needs study had been done or had
they contacted Debbie Broderick about the Recreation Master Plan.
They had not.
After further discussion amongst the Committee members regarding
the new Official Plan and the green belt adjacent to the City of
Barrie the following recommendation was made:
Moved by Peter Wigham, seconded by Betty Veitch
It is recommended to Council that this application not proceed to
a Public Meeting because it does not comply with the existing
Official Plan or the intent of the new Official Plan.
Carried.
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6. Other Business
A general review was conducted of the Final Draft of the Official
Plan. The following areas were highlighted where major changes
occurred:
1. Shanty Bay - policies which indicate it will not be a growth
area.
2. Horseshoe Valley Road - nodes marked on schedules - wording
changes made for new development and County Road 22.
3. Environment Protection one and two - clearer definition of
what is defined in each
-addition of policies for valley and stream corridors
-addition of policies/criteria regarding E.I.S. and management
plans.
4. Adult Lifestyle Communities - inclusion of criteria for
O.P.A.'s.
5. Draft Plan Review - inclusion of policies regarding
considering rescinding Draft Plan approvals in future.
6. 5 Year Review - inclusion of policies as to how review should
occur and what should be considered.
7. Mapping - Oro Moraine now mapped, revisions to other
properties as agreed by Council and based on individual
deputations.
8. Heritage - inclusion of recommendations from Consultant's
Report.
Several wording issues were raised by the Committee and were to be
discussed with the Consultant.
There will be a Public Meeting November 23 10:00 A.M.
7. Adjournment
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Moved by Don Be11, seconded by Susan Leigh
That the meeting now
at 9:26 P.M.
Carried
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Garry Fell, 'h~irman Meryl Dra e\, Recording Secretary
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