05 28 2002 PAC Minutes
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MAY 28, 2002
PRESENT:
Peter Wigham, Susan Grant, Robert Barlow, Fran Sutton, Don
Bell, Councillor Paul Marshall, Councillor Ruth Fountain, and
Mayor Neil Craig
STAFF PRESENT: Andria Leigh
1. Appointment of Chairman from May 28, 2002 to November 2003
Ms. Leigh explained that the terms of reference that were adopted for the
Planning Advisory Committee for the term of 2000-2003 identified that the
Mayor would be the Chair of the Committee and in his absence another
member of Council would assume the Chair's position. Councillor
Marshall has indicated an interest in becoming the Chair of this
Committee for the remainder of this term. This had been discussed with
Mayor Craig and was considered acceptable. Ms. Leigh requested a
resolution from the Planning Advisory Committee to support this
amendment request.
Moved by Bob Barlow, seconded by Peter Wigham
"It is recommended to Council, that notwithstanding the Terms of
Reference which indicate that the Mayor will the Chairman of the
Planning Advisory Committee, that Councillor Paul Marshall assume
the position of Chairman of the Planning Advisory Committee for the
remainder of the Committee's term from May 28, 2002 to November
2003."
...Carried.
2. Call to Order by Chairman
Councillor Paul Marshall called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
3. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF -IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT."
None declared.
4. Minutes
Moved by Peter Wigham, seconded by Susan Grant
That the minutes of the meeting of the Township of Oro-Medonte Planning
Advisory Committee held on March 19, 2002 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
Ca rried.
5. Correspondence and Communication
(a) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Memorandum from Charles
Burgess, Director, Planning Services Re: Conservation Land Protection
and Acquisition Policy Dated May 15, 2002 - Received for Information.
Ms. Leigh explained that this policy was similar to other Conservation
Authority for Conservation Land Acquisition and believed it would be a
valuable policy. She explained that there was currently one property that
could be investigated which is part of the newly registered Veenstra
Brothers Subdivision at the intersection of Line 2 North and Ski Trails
Road and is adjacent to Willow Creek.
Mr. Wigham raised two matters for comment. The first was a question on
the definition of "Community Conservation Lands" in Section 5.0 Policy
and to ensure that this was not overly restrictive. The second related to
Section 6.0 Implementation and why the policy would not be applicable in
a local municipality which has a conservation land acquisition policy if that
Municipality was not interested in the particular land acquisition. There
was concern that the policy was too restrictive and did not allow an
opportunity to the Conservation Authority subsequent to the local
municipality.
(b) Jones Consulting Group Ltd. Letter to County of Simcoe re: Proposed
Golf Course Residential Community by UCCI Consolidated Companies
Inc., Concession 5, Lots 26-28 (Ora) file P-115/01 - Received for
Information.
Ms. Leigh explained the status of the County of Simcoe Shoreline Policy
review and indicated that the applicant's had been following the process
to determine the effect of their current application. Ms. Leigh explained
that the proposed Shoreline policies were intended to be an overlay
designation as a second level of policy review for any application on
lands that were located south of the Ridge Road in our municipality. She
explained that the Committee would be pravided a copy of the policies for
review at their next meeting to ensure any comments were provided to
the County prior to the Public Meeting. Mayor Craig indicated that the
County was proposing to hold a Public Meeting in either ate August or
September.
6. Deputations
None.
7. Other Business
(a) Discussion regarding 5 year review of Official Plan
Policy and recommendations regarding required amendments
Ms. Leigh explained to the Committee that Council had held a public meeting as
required by the Planning Act to initiate the 5-year review process. She explained
that the 5-year review was not intended to be a comprehensive update similar to
the pracess in 1997 but that the policies should be reviewed to ensure their
continued appropriateness. She indicated that a number of policies had already
been identified in the report that she had presented to Council, which had been
provided to the Committee. Ms. Leigh explained that part of the mandate for the
Planning Advisory Committee was to maintain the vision, principles, and land use
designations of the Official Plan and to act as an advisory body to Council and
provide recommendations on policy amendments. On this basis, the Planning
Advisory Committee should be actively involved in the 5 year Official Plan review
and provide recommendations to Council on praposed policy amendments. Ms.
Leigh explained that a report outlining the process and policies to be reviewed
would be presented to Council in June prior to the summer recess. She
explained that it was anticipated that the 5 year review would be completed at
the same time as the proposed policy amendments regarding the Ora Moraine
and the Aggregate Management Plan to attempt to complete one Official Plan
Amendment to be considered by the County of Simcoe for approval prior to the
end of 2002.
The Committee discussed a number of matters related to the Official Plan
policies including: home businesses and home industries, existing draft appraved
subdivisions, and the visions and pillars of the Official Plan.
Moved by Don Bell, seconded by Peter Wig ham
"It is recommended to Council that in accordance with Section 38 of the
Planning Act, an Interim Control By-law be adopted for a period of one year
during the five year review of the Official Plan of the Township."
...Carried.
(b) Status Update regarding Ucci Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
for golf course and residential community
Ms. Leigh explained that the studies required by the Official Plan have
been submitted by the applicant and were currently being reviewed by the
Township Consultants. It was anticipated that the technical review
comments would be received in time for the June 18, 2002 meeting of the
Committee. It was also explained that the applicants still require an
Official Plan Amendment to the County of Simcoe Official Plan as it
relates to an Adult Lifestyle Community not being permitted outside of a
settlement area. It was also hoped that a response to the letter that had
been sent by the applicant to the County in regards to the proposed golf
course community dated May 2, 2002 would be provided prior to our next
meeting.
The reports had been provided to the Committee members early to
ensure that prior to the deputation in June sufficient opportunity was
available to review the reports and the subsequent township consultant
technical review comments.
The Committee members did indicate that at the June meeting of the
Committee the appropriateness of the application and its reports should
be addressed. The Committee was advised that the Planning Report and
appended technical reviews would address that matter.
(c) Appointment of Planning Advisory Committee members
Ms. Leigh explained that Mr. Bell would be sworn in as the Councillor for
Ward 1 on June 5, 2002 and therefore would not longer be a public
member of the Planning Advisory Committee. She explained that the past
practice of the Committee when a public member's position had become
vacant mid-term was that a replacement not be appointed for the
continuity of the current Committee members. As the Council members
do not vote on matters at the Planning Advisory Committee there would
not be an issue of balance between Public Members and Council
Members on the Committee should Mr. Bell in his new capacity as Ward 1
Councillor maintain a position on the Planning Advisory Committee.
Moved by Peter Wig ham, seconded by Susan Grant
"It is recommended to Council that Don Bell be permitted to continue
as a member of the Planning Advisory Committee in his capacity of
Councillor and further that no additional public member be
appointed to the Committee for the remainder of the term from June
5, 2002 to November 2003."
.. .Carried.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Don Bell
That the meeting now adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Carried.
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