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06 03 1992 Public Minutes 7:10 u ! THB CORPORATION 01' THB TOWNSHIP 01' ORO SPBCIAL PUBLIC MBBTING WBDNBSDAY, JUNB 3.1992 & 7:10 P.M. - COUNCIL CRAHBBRS THIRTY-THIRD KBBTING 1991-1994 COUNCIL The following members of Council were present: Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Joanne Crokam Councillor Leonard Mortson Absent: Reeve Robert E. Drury Also Present Were: Ms. Kris Menzies, Ms. Nicola Linnell, Mr. Basil Noels, Mr. David Marquis, . Mr. Harry Evans, Mrs. shirley Evans, Mr. Alan Wayne, Mr. Peter Oldcorn, Mr Steve Agh, Mr. Conrad Boffo, Mrs. Shirley Woodrow and One Member of the Press. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell chaired the meeting. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell opened the meeting by explaining to those present that this Public Meeting was to receive public comments with respect to a proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment, pursuant to provisions of the Planning Act, 1983, section 34. The purpose of the proposed Zoning by-Law Amendment would be to amend section 11.1.1 of By-Law 1031, as amended. The effect of this amendment would be to include various associated accessory uses to the primary permitted uses in the Open Space and Recreational (OSl) Zone. To date, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro have not made a decision on this application, other than proceeding to this Public Meeting. Only after comments are received from the Public, requested agencies and Township Staff, within the appropriate time period, will Council make a decision. Notice of the Public Meeting was also placed in both the Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet and Times on May 14, 1992. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell then asked the Clerk if there had been any correspondence received on this matter. The Clerk responded by indicating that one letter had been received from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority stating they had no objection to the amendment as no authority policies or programs would be adversely affected. The Deputy Reeve then stated that those persons present would be afforded the opportunity of asking questions with respect to the proposed Amendment. He then turned the meeting over to the Townshi Planner, Ms. Kris Menzies, to explain the purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment. Kris Menzies: The Township of Oro currently has a Zone called Recreational and Open Space and the purpose of this Public Meeting is to have Council have the opportunity to receive comments from the Public in regard to this proposed zoning By-Law Amendment. , . ~ - 2 - Kris Menzies: It is a Township initiated amendment and thus it could affect the Township Communit wide. Currently the OSl Zone has specific permitted uses. These include Agricultura and Forestry uses and Buildings Accessory to Agricultural and Forestry uses, Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Crematoriums, and Columbariums and it also permits a residence for caretaker or family to a permitted use. Another section of this By Law, as it currently has approved and in effect, has several recreational types of uses and I will name just a few of them: . Arenas, Boy Scout Camps, Golf Courses, Ski Facilities, Snow Mobile Trails, Game Preserves, and Nature Trails. The purpose of the amendment has several different components in it, one is to separate out the Recreational uses into Recreational uses and Open Space uses and to permit Accessory uses to the Recreational types of uses. This sheet shows what is existing in the By-Law today This sheet will separate out those exist in uses currently under the Recreational Zone into two different categories; one being Open Space, one being Recreational. The Open Space categories will provide things like Parks, Nature Trails, Snow Mobile Trails and so forth. The Recreational use are more traditional types of Recreational uses, such as Arenas, Golf Courses, Miniature Golf Courses, Riding Stables and Ski Facilities. All of these uses currently exist in the By-Law, they are just being separated into two different categories. The second part of the By-Law will take this Recreational section and identify Accessory uses, which can be utilized Accessory to those permitted Recreational uses. For instance some of the Accessory uses that could be permitted are residents for a caretaker and family which is currently allowed in the By-Law, an Administration Building, an Operations Building, a Maintenance Building a Storage Building, Parking Lot, Restaurant, Lounge or Bar, Locker Room, Club House, Pro Shop for the sale of related equipment, Swimmin Pool, Putting Green, Wax Hut, Timing Building, Tack Room and Ticket Kiosk. One of the purposes for this is because there are somewhat large Recreational uses allowed in the OSl Zone, such as Golf Courses. There was some concern as to wha Accessory uses could be permitted to a Gol Course. Such as, is a Restaurant an Accessory to a Golf Course; is a Hotel Accessory to a Golf Course? This will clarify things, not only for people who ar looking at rezoning properties or currentl have properties zoned OSl, but will also clarify things for the Public if a rezonin to an OSl comes forth. ¡ ., - 3 - Alan Wayne: When you are referring to a Maintenance Building, are you referring to only for th purpose of repairing their equipment or total maintenance? Kris Menzies: You have to keep in mind these are propose Accessory uses to the permitted use so Maintenance Building means incidental repair of minor equipment that is on the property and for the permitted use. Alan Wayne: What is the intent of a Club House? Kris Menzies: Depends on the type of facility that is using it. I could envision a Club House a an area where members sit around and discuss meetings, maybe have a drink, mayb there is a notice board in it, etc. but no a conference facility. steve Agh: What about the existing Seasonal Residences, if they could be extended or improved? Kris Menzies: No, the OSl Zone as it sits today and as i is intended here, does not cover the extension of homes. Homes are only allowe in the OS2 Zone where a Caretaker or a Family taking care of a Recreational or Open Space property and it does not contemplate the expansion of those homes i this By-Law. If someone wants to come in for an expansion then they would have to adhere to the required setbacks and they can justify it and they adhere to the Building Code, they will get a building permit. steve Agh: So if it is a legal non conforming use you can have a building permit to extend it? Kris Menzies: No, this By-Law does not contemplate legal non conforming uses. Deputy Reeve Caldwell: I think if you can think of other uses tha we should be considering, we are receptive to hearing what they might be before we make a final decision on this By-Law. There being no further questions or comments, the Deputy Reeve in closing the meeting, thanked those in attendance for their participation and advised that Council would consider all matters before reaching a decision. He then advised those present that if they wished to be notified of the passing of the proposed By-law, they should leave their name and address with the Clerk. MOTION NO.1 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that this Public Meeting of Council (Open Space) now be adjourned @ 7:24 p.m. carried £J ~ iI ag/2l dQ£. /; LERK DARLENE S OEBRIDGE . (I DEPUTY REEVE DAVID CALDWELL