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09 19 2000 PAC Agenda TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 1. Call to order by Chairman. 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof - in Accordance with the Act. 3. Adoption of the Minutes of June 20, 2000 and August 15, 2000. 4. Correspondence and Communication None u 5. Deputations 7:00 p.m. Oro-Medonte Golf Ltd. P-83/99 Concession 2, Pt Lot 10 and D (Oro) 7:30 p:m. Maurice Truax P-102/00 Concession 10, Part of West Haif Lot 7 (Oro) Proposed Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-Iaw Amendment 8:00 p.m. Peter and Margaret Kells P-103/00 Concession 10, East Part of Lot 9 (Oro) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 6. Other Business - Update on Development Application P-105/00 - Rescheduling of October 17 meeting 7. Adjournment • „ } .e • TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 20, 2000 PRESENT: Sue Grant, Peter Wigham, Paul Marshall, Councillor Ruth Fountain, Deputy Mayor Don Bell, and Mayor Ian Beard ABSENT: Garry Fell 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 Deputy Mayor Don Bell, seconded by Paul Marshall That the minutes of the meeting of the Township of Oro-Medonte Planning Advisory Committee held on May 31, 2000 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. 4. Correspondence and Communication None Received. 5. Deputations 7:30 p.m. Peter and Margaret Kells P-103/00 Concession 10, East Part of Lot 9 (Medonte) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment In Attendance: No One • Ms. Leigh reviewed the application with the Committee and explained the concerns raised by the Chief Building Official and the Fire Chief. She explained • that she had talked to the applicant who could not attend the meeting and that the requirements would be provided to the applicant for review prior to another meeting. The Committee discussed the precedent that could be established by such a use on a property. The Committee wanted the applicant to consider other alternatives including: the possibility of an addition to the main dwelling to function as a bed and breakfast or the addition of a cabin for sleeping accommodation related to the agri-tourism use of the farm. Moved by Councillor Ruth Fountain, seconded by Susan Grant "It is recommended that Development Application P-103/00, a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, be deferred until the concerns of the Township departments can be adequately addressed and further that this be brought back to Planning Advisory Committee for future consideration." ..Carried. 8:00 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 reviewed the application with the Committee the process for this application both through the Township and the Ministry of Natural Resources in relation to the licensing. She explained the studies that had been received and that these would be sent for peer reviews with comments being brought back to the Committee in the summer. Mr. Fitzgerald briefly explained the work which had occurred to date and that they were waiting on the initiation of the licensing process to determine any major concerns from the Township. Moved by Susan Grant, seconded by Paul Marshall "It is recommended that Development Application P-102100, a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, be deferred until the appropriate peer review comments are received and reviewed; and further that this be brought back to the Planning Advisory Committee for future consideration." • ...Carried. 8:30 p.m. Robert Spears P-98/99 Concession 13, Part of Lot 2 (Oro) Proposed Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment In Attendance: Robert Spears, Applicant, and Ron Mills, Applicant's Consultant Ms. Leigh updated that status of this application with the Committee and explained the issues that had arisen at the Public meeting. She explained that the majority of these issues were technical in nature and were being addressed through the Site Plan application, which had been submitted and was currently being reviewed by the Township's Engineering Consultant. Mr. Mills reviewed the proposed site plan with the Committee and reviewed his correspondence, which indicated how they were addressing the comments raised at the public meeting. Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Bell, seconded by Susan Grant "It is recommended that Development Application P-97/99, a proposed • Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, be presented to Council for favorable consideration of the Official Plan Amendment and that the Zoning By-law Amendment proceed subject to the final approval of the Official Plan Amendment." ..Carried. 9:00 p.m. Oro-Medonte Golf Ltd. P-83/99 Status Update by Applicant's Consultant In Attendance: Don Hanninen and Bruce Dodson, Applicants, and Ron Mills, Applicant's Consultant Ms. Leigh provided an update on this application including the letters received from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). She explained that at this time the County had not provided any further letter as they were requesting clarification from OMAFRA regarding the designation letter that had been sent. • Ms. Leigh explained that a site visit had taken place with a planner from OMAFRA at which the Township was not represented and therefore the . Township was requesting further information regarding the OMAFRA letter which suggested that the entire south west corner of the Municipality should be re- designated to Rural. Ms. Leigh explained that both she and the County required additional information regarding the criteria utilized by OMAFRA to determine this land area. Discussion also occurred regarding the outstanding concern with transportation issues and a meeting was to be established between the technical parties with a report back to the Committee at a future meeting. Moved by Mayor Ian Beard, seconded by Susan Grant "It is recommended that further clarification be received from the County Planning Department on Development Application P-83/99, a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. Additional information is required with respect to County Official Plan conformity with the Agricultural versus Rural designation in the local Official Plan and also regarding the criteria utilized in the assessment by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs in their letter of June 10, 2000 and that this be provided to the Planning Advisory Committee for future review." 6. Other Business ..Carried. Discussion occurred with the members of the Committee regarding their mandate and the process, which is currently utilized for the processing of Planning applications. It was explained that the Planner would review this with a report to Council and that the mandate for the Committee would likely be updated for a new Committee in the new year. It was indicated that for applications this year that subsequent to Public Meetings there would be presented to the Committee for a final recommendation to Council. 7. Adjournment Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Bell That this meeting now adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Peter Wigham, Chairman Carried. Andria Leigh, Planner ~.~ } A • TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2000 PRESENT: Sue Grant, Peter Wigham, Paul Marshall, Garry Fell, Deputy Mayor Don Bell, and Mayor Ian Beard ABSENT: Councillor Ruth Fountain 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 • Deferred until September meeting to re-circulate additional page of minutes. 4. Correspondence and Communication Received letter from Fred Hacker of Hacker Gignac Rice regarding Development Application P-105/00 5. Deputations 7:00 p.m. Oro-Medonte Golf Ltd. P-83/99 Concession 2, Part of Lot 10 and D (Oro) Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment In Attendance: Ray Valaitis, Planner for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ms. Leigh explained to the Committee the purpose of tonight's discussion indicating that this was an opportunity for the Committee to discuss the letter . which had been received from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). She explained that the intent of this discussion was to determine the .y • criteria utilized by OMAFRA in their technical assistance letter provided to the County. Ms Leigh further explained that additional comments were being requested from Mr. Toombs, the Township's Consultant, on both the OMAFRA letter and the discussion tonight in order for the Committee to make a final recommendation to Council on this application at their September meeting. She explained that there was no intention of a recommendation emanating out of the discussion tonight. Mr. Valaitis from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs introduced himself and proceeded to explain to the Committee the intent of his technical letter and what it should mean to the Committee. He explained that what he had assessed was agricultural lands which he felt in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) should be considered Provincially significant. He further explained that the PPS allowed individual municipalities to further define locally significant agricultural lands and to designate these accordingly. He indicated that in his assessment he had utilized the Canada Land Inventory Mapping and the land use mapping available through the ministry as well as conducting a site inspection of the area. He indicated that he did not utilize any aerial photos or assessment mapping for his assessment. He explained that there were a number of factors used in assessing what should be provincially significant agricultural lands. He explained that the PPS identified Provincially significant agricultural area as Class 1 - 3 lands as identified on the Canada Land Inventory • mapping; however, he had reviewed other factors including: non farm uses/incompatible uses, fragmentation, and wetland areas. Mr. Valaitis explained that he knew of many municipalities that continued to designate lands as Agricultural based on local criteria or to establish additional designations with restrictive uses for these areas and that the PPS allowed for this. He also explained that he would be happy to provide a review of the entire township once time permitted if the Township so wished. The Committee discussed the information provided by Mr. Valaitis and inquired about the detail of the site inspection previously conducted. The inquired about additional factors which would be considered to determine locally significant lands and indicated that these were already defined in the Township's Official Plan. 7:30 p.m. Susan Woods P-107!00 Range 2, Part of Lot 2 (Oro) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment In Attendance: Susan Woods and Fred Beck, Applicants Ms. Leigh reviewed the application with the Committee indicating the existing designation of the property was Rural and the specific policies relating to rezoning for an institutional use were determined by the policies of Section D3.3.2. She further indicated that the property was subject to a conditional consent application for the 2-acre site, subject to the rezoning and site plan control. The applicants provided background related to the history of the intended non- profit "Abbeyfield House" and indicated that the intended use was for active seniors to a maximum of 10 bedsitting rooms. They indicated that the house was not intended to be a nursing home and no facilities for this purpose were being included. The applicants had met with the Health Unit prior to the consent • to determine the appropriate septic bed size and property parcel size for such a use. Discussion occurred regarding tree buffering to adjacent properties, drainage issues, and potential alternate locations. Moved by Paul Marshall, seconded by Susan Grant "It is recommended that Development Application P-107!00, a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for an institutional use, proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance with the Planning Act." ...Carried. 8:00 p.m. Trinity Community Church P-104/00 Concession 7, Part of Lot 21 (Oro) Proposed Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment In Attendance: Paul Miller, Applicant, and Ray Kelso, Applicant's Consultant Ms. Leigh provided the Committee with the background on this application and the Oro Centre Secondary Plan. This property is located within the Oro Centre Plan area and would be subject to the policies within the secondary plan. Due to the applicant's timing constraints, they have applied for a separate Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment; however Ms. Leigh explained the intent of the Oro Centre Secondary Plan should be maintained with the application. Ms. Leigh explained the two main issues with this application that still need to be resolved are the transportationJentrance and the servicing and that additional information is required in this regard. Mr. Kelso provided the Committee with an overview of the proposed church and its intended facilities. He explained the rationale for the location chosen by the church and the time frame the church is currently under in regard to the purchase of the property. Discussion occurred with the Committee in regard to the Oro Centre Secondary Plan and the proposed changes from the Ministry of Transportation. It was felt that additional information might be available after the staff meeting with MTO on August 29. Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Bell, seconded by Garry Fell • "It is recommended that Development Application P-103100, a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for an institutional use, not proceed to a Public Meeting until additional materials are received regarding compliance with the Oro Centre policies and comments are received from the Township Engineer." ..Carried. 8:30 p.m. Eric Bowes and Dawn Braden P-105/00 Concession 4, South Part of Lot 8 (Oro) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment In Attendance: Eric Bowes and Dawn Braden, Applicant's Ms. Leigh provided an overview of this application and explained that the applicants had originally intended to operate a home industry in accordance with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law requirements of the Municipality. The difficulty arose when the business exceeded their original expectations and expanded beyond a home industry standard as defined by the Township. She explained that currently she required additional information from the applicant's • related to amount of equipment, number of trucks, number of employees, noise assessment before the application could be fully assessed. Ms. Leigh explained that the applicant's had submitted a site plan at the time of initiating the home industry that would require approval if the rezoning were to be considered by Council. The applicant's provided additional details regarding the type of business they currently operate; they discussed the issue of the Asian beetle and the inspection that had taken place of their property. The applicant's also discussed whether there would be future expansion of the business. The Committee discussed the location of the property and alternate sites within industrial areas of the Township briefly with the applicant as potential alternatives for the applicants to consider; however the applicant's preferred the ability to work and live on the same property. Moved by Susan Grant, seconded by Paul Marshall "It is recommended that Development Application P-105/00, a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for an industrial use, be denied and the applicant's be encouraged to review alternate sites within the Municipality." n ~J 6. Other Business None 7. Adjournment Moved by Garry Fell ..Carried. That this meeting now adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Carried. Peter Wigham, Chairman Andria Leigh, Planner