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04 05 2000 Special Pub P-100/00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING UNDER THE PLANNING ACT Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law - P-100/00 Cone. 4, Part of Lot 3 and 4 (formerly within the Township of Oro) AprilS, 2000 @ 7:15 p.m. Present: Mayor Beard Deputy Mayor Bell Councillor Lillian McConnell Councillor Ralph Hough Councillor Neil Craig Councillor Ron Sommers Councillor Ruth Fountain Staff Present: Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO; Andria Leigh, Township Planner Also Present: Robert Spears, Ron Mills, S.T. Sharpe, Martin Kimble, John Boville, Kris Menzies, Owen Scott, C. Hewitt, J. Hewitt, L. Hewitt, B. Boydell, S. Boydell, Sheldon Dyment, Dawn McGinnis, Janet Dryden, Ernie Dryden, Murray McGinnis, Joan Bell, John Bell, Don Shepard, Carlton Waddling, Jean Buckingham, Bruce Buckingham, Kathy Lewis, Garry Lewis, Isabel Shepard, Greg Evans Jr., Greg Evans Sr., Paul Davis, Carolyn Davis, Jeff Maize, D. G. Brown, John Vandermarel, Ingrid Vandermarel, Ron Raphael, Jim O'Doherty, Linda Gilbert, Joe Gilbert, Liz Pearce, Jack Pearce, Gord and Fran Martyn, Richard Patton, John Hare, Bob Campbell, Paul Marshall, D. Hoet, Marilyn Hoet, Sylvia Telford, Theresa Spears, Barbara Campbell, Ben Mudry, Bob Shultz, Brian Goodreed, Jack Haggarty, Shelly Dyment, Jim Grey, Leonard Martin, John Hipwell (plus one illegible signature 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 rezoning. It was indicated that there has been no correspondence received with respect to this application. Ms. Andria Leigh gave on overview of the purpose and effect of this proposal to rezone as a Site Specific Zone which would allow an adult lifestyle community, including a residential component, a 9-hole golf course, walking and cross country ski trails, the pump house, personal service shop and other open space areas. This proposal would be completed over a number of phases. A comprehensive development plan addressing a number of matters would have to be completed before Council could make a decision on this application. Ms. Kris Menzies, Planner, provided information regarding the proposed adult lifestyle community and the concept plan. She explained that this is the first of two public meetings in this regard in order for the public to have an opportunity to give their input before Horseshoe goes further with the plan with the Township. Mr. Owen Scott has been working with Horseshoe to develop a concept plan. He provided details of this plan for the development. Mr. Tom Sharpe, 21 Highland Drive, questioned the specific plan for developers as well as whether the design would conform to the existing 9- hole golf course. Mr. Kimble responded that it is intended for the golf course to be built first. He discussed the design of the golf course. Mr. Jeff Maize, 4th Concession, questioned whether this proposal would be an inclusive community or an exclusive community in terms of the surrounding communities being invited to use the community centre, etc. Mr. Kimble indicated that surrounding communities would be certainly invited to play golf, but the community centres would not at this stage be open to the surrounding area. He states that this is not a final answer, and the matter could be looked at. Mr. John Bell, Highland Drive, asked for clarification regarding the lower block. Ms. Leigh said that the plan does incorporate the lower block. Mr. Bell then asked how many units are being proposed and Ms. Leigh clarified the information. Ms. Menzies indicated that it would be a maximum of 651 units, but likely around the 600 mark. Mr. Bell expressed concern about the traffic that will be generated by this development and the increased density of the residential area. Ms. Menzies clarified the information and indicated that the traffic will be discussed at the next public meeting. Mr. Bell questioned whether the traffic study would address improvements specifically to Highland Drive given the density of this development. That would be a concern. Mr. Brian Goodreed, Highland Drive, expressed his concerns about the traffic and the density of the residential units. Mayor Beard responded that the public is able to put forth their concerns at this meeting in order that some research into the issues can take place and some answers would come out at the next meeting. Discussion occurred about the proposed number of units vs the allowed number of units. Assurance was given that concerns expressed at this meeting would be looked into and reported back on. Mr. Carlton Waddling, President of the Property Owners Association, indicated that the Association preferred to speak with the Horseshoe people on a one-to-one basis on any of the main issues. He wanted it known that there were some concerns to be voiced, hopefully between this meeting and the next. One major concern is road safety on Horseshoe Valley Road and Highland Drive as well as the 3rd and 4th Lines. Property values is a concern as well and conformity to the existing development. The groundwater recharge area is a concern. Density is an issue. Mr. Waddling asked what the rezoning would be, and Ms. Leigh indicated that the application is to rezone from a Residential 1 Holding and a Private Recreational to a Site Specific Residential. Ms. Leigh gave an overview of what this means. Mr. Waddling asked whether or not there were lot levies and if they would be used for road repairs, etc. Ms. Leigh confirmed that there will be development charges on all the properties which will be broken down to roads, parkland and other municipal services. Mr. Donald Hugel, Pine Ridge Trail, suggested to Council to have an environmental impact study done with respect to this application. Councillor Lillian McConnell commented on the conformity of the types of homes in the area. She asked if the new homes would be similar to the existing homes, or would they be more affordable. It was indicated that the market is being assessed at the present time to determine the type of home to build in the area. It is thought that the average home will be 1500 sq. ft.; however, it will depend on the market research currently underway. It was confirmed that this would be a free hold community, not a condominium project. Mr. Jack Haggerty expressed concern about the size of the homes planned for this application and the type of people who would be interested in this area. He is concerned about what the definition "adult lifestyle" really means. He wanted reassurance that the area would remain single family homes rather than semi-detached dwellings, etc. He indicated that Horseshoe Valley has changed significantly over the last ten years, with increased time-share units, heavier traffic, etc. Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved that this Public Meeting of Council re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law, File P-100100, Conc. 4, Part of Lot 3 and 4 (formerly within the Township of Oro) now be adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Carried.