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04 19 2000 Public Meeting Min TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE PUBLIC MEETING April 19, 2000 @ 7:05 p.m. PROPOSED ZONING BY.LAW AMENDMENT. P83/99 Heritage Hills Golf Course Concession 2, Part of Lot 8, Lot 9,10 and Road Allowance, and East Part of Lot D (formerly within the Township of Oro) Present: Staff Present: Also Present: Mayor Ian Beard Deputy Mayor Don Bell Councillor Lillian McConnell Councillor Ralph Hough Councillor Neil Craig Councillor Ron Sommers Councillor Ruth Fountain Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO; Andria Leigh, Township Planner; Debbie Mooney, Tax Collector; Deborah Broderick, Director of Recreation and Community Economic Development Ron Mills, Don Hanninen, Bruce Dodson, Rex Meadley, John Green, Karen and Merv Sanderson, David Shaw, Rod Jennings, David Knox, Tim Collingwood, Linda Sober, Beverly Agar, David Smith, Ross Kerridge, Carl Thomas, Rosemary Dunsmore, Bob Birnie, Mr. and Mrs. Hogendoorn, J. & Donna Byczko, Chuck & Janice Lowe, Jerry & Betty Schnurr, Marion Gough, George & Frances Sutton, Dale & Joan Hodges, Wayne Knelsen, Miles & Neil Hickling, Paul Marshall, Fran & Rick Brandt, Jim McLean, Ann Budge, Peter Wigham, Walter Connell, Jack Van Dan, Bill Johnston, Joe & Lenore Caldwell, Carl Arnold, Ross & Jennifer Jermey, Craig Shelswell, Bill Mills, David & Val Davis, Pat Gottlieb, Marsha Wilson, Chris Franke, Laurel Fischer, Gabby Marshall, Carol & Hubert Schaefer, John Borysiak, Fred & Chandra Reynolds (plus one illegible name on the sign-in sheet). Mayor Beard called the meeting to order and advised that all persons present would be afforded the opportunity of asking questions in respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. It was noted that correspondence had been received from the County of Simcoe, from the Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce, from Blue Circle CBM, from Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and from Mr. Dave Knox. Ms. Andria Leigh, Township Planner, gave an overview of the purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment and proposed amendment to the Official Plan to a Site Specific Agricultural. Ms. Leigh indicated the numerous reports submitted by the applicant and invited the public to view these documents at this office. Mr. Ron Mills introduced the owners (applicants) of this golf course project and made a visual presentation of the proposal. Copies of the presentation were distributed as well. He indicated that the registered name of the course is "Heritage Hills". Mr. Chuck Lowe, 1st Line, commented that if neighbours were in fact sent notices in the mail regarding this meeting, several people did not receive any notification. He indicated that this proposal will have a drastic impact on the lifestyle in the area and suggested that an earlier notice and a better method of sending notification. Ms. Zieleniewski assured Mr. Lowe that this will be looked into. Mr. Lowe commented on the poor condition of the roads in the area, as did Ms. Biscoe; however, Mr. John Green commented that he has no problem with the roads. Mr. Jerry Schnurr, a resident across the road from the subject property, expressed concern about the quantity of water in the creek and the run off onto his farm. He indicated that he is in favour of the golf course if they would be using some of the water from the creek in order to lessen the flooding of his property. He felt that this would be an environmentally friendly use of the property and urged Council to grant the application. Councillor McConnell asked if the applicants had investigated some of the local Bed and Breakfasts. Mr. Mills indicated that they were interested in doing this and had already spoken with Mr. Templeton from the Chamber of Commerce in this regard. Councillor Hough commented that it was interesting to have support expressed at a public meeting, rather than the usual opposition. He queried the gallonage of water that would be used on this course and the response was an estimate of 36,000 cubic metres in total for the summer season or 131 gallons per minute based on a six month irrigation period. Councillor Hough asked about the impact of pesticides on the environment and was assured that natural and native grasses were being investigated in order that less pesticide use would be necessary as well as less water. Mr. John Borysiak, resident of the first house on the 1st Line, expressed concern about the roads, and said that otherwise he was in support of the golf course. He expressed a need for the upgrading of the roads first. Mr. Paul Marshall of Shanty Bay complimented the work that has been done on this project and commented that perhaps since this would be the third golf course on one watershed area, a study should be done in conjunction with other studies in the area. Councillor Sommers commented that the Township is accepting water from Barrie, and that ponds have proven to be beneficial in the use of water. He indicated that well water likely wouldn't be used in this application. Motion No.1 Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved that this Special Public Meeting of Council re: P-83/99 , Concession 2, Part of Lot 8, Lot 9, 10 and Road Allowance, and East Part of Lot D (formerly within the Township of Oro), now be adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Carried. A tape of the meeting is available for review.