02 16 1999 PAC Minutes• TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 16, 1999
PRESENT: Sue Grant, Garry Fell, Peter Wigham, Paul Marshall, Jeff
Proctor, Councillor Ruth Fountain
ABSENT: Mayor Ian Beard, Deputy Mayor Don Bell
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 Ruth Fountain, seconded by Susan Grant
That the minutes of the meeting of the Township of Oro-Medonte Planning
Advisory Committee held on December 15, 1998 be adopted as
circulated.
Carried.
4. Correspondence and Communication
December 18, 1998 letter from Mr. Tim Crooks re: development of former
Matthews Estate -proposed subdivision by the Bayquest Group
Moved by Paul Marshall, seconded by Jeff Proctor
That the correspondence from Mr. Tim Crooks be referred to the
Township Planner for review and comment back to the Committee
when the proposed Plan of Subdivision is re-scheduled for a
deputation to the Planning Advisory Committee meeting and that Mr.
Crooks be so advised.
• Carried.
• 5. Deputations
Azimuth Environmental Consulting Inc.
Introduction and Explanation of Environmental and Hydrogeological
Plan Review Services to be provided on behalf of Township
Present: Paul Neals and Mike Jones, Azimuth
Background was provided on the company and its experience. A brief
explanation was provided of the staff and their work experience. A draft
information package regarding Environmental Impact Statements was
provided to the Committee for their review. The package is intended to be
provided to landowners/developers when they are within the
Environmental Protection One and Two designations and the Mineral
Aggregate Resources One and Two designations in the Official Plan.
This leaflet explains the Official Plan requirements for an EIS in further
detail.
Ontario Realty Corporation P-81/98
Concession 3, Part of Lot 5 and
Concession 4, Part of Lot 5 (Oro)
• Andria Leigh explained the proposal to amend the Official Plan to
recognize the existing buildings and infrastructure on the Edgar
Occupational Centre property. She further explained that as of March
1999 the facility will be closed and that the Province is looking for potential
future users of the subject property. A draft Official Plan policy for a
special policy area has been prepared and was reviewed by the
Committee and the Township Planning Consultant. The intent of the
official Plan policy is to recognize the existing use of the Edgar
Occupational Centre property and to put criteria in place for the
redevelopment of the property to ensure that the principles of the Official
Plan are maintained.
Moved by Garry Fell, seconded by Paul Marshall
It is recommended that the draft policy for the Edgar Occupational
Centre be scheduled for review at the next Department Head meeting
prior to the scheduling of a Public Meeting in accordance with the
provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried.
. 6. Other Business
{a) An update was provided regarding the status of the background reports
required for the Hillway Equipment Development Application and the
Bayquest Group Proposed Plan of Subdivision.
{b} Andria indicated to the Committee that the Official Plan Amendment for the
Two Dwelling properties has now been approved by the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing and the Committee of Adjustment now has the ability to
consider applications related to this Amendment.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Gary Fell, seconded by Jeff Proctor
That this meeting now adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Peter Wigham,
Carried.
Andria Leigh, Planner
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