Loading...
01 20 1992 Public Minutes 7:45 /, HB CORPORATION 01' HB TOWNSHIP OJ' ORO SPECIAL PUBLIC DftING lIONDAY. JUUUY 20.1912 . 7:15 P.M. - COUNCIL CDKBBRS TBNH DBTING 1991-1994 COUNCIL The following members of Council were present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Joanne Crokam Councillor Leonard Mortson Also Present Were: Mr. Alan Wayne, Mr. G. K. Sanderson, Mr. Conrad Boffo, Mr. Jerry Schnurr, Mrs. Bett Schnurr, Mr. Larry Culos, Mr. Archer Colwell, Mr. Mark Gordon, Mr. Bill Pidlysn and One Member of the Press. Reeve Robert E. Drury chaired the meeting. Reeve Robert E. Drury opened the meeting by explaining to those present that this Public Meeting was to receive public comments wit respect to a proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment. This is a Township initiated By-Law, which if approved, will be an area wide amendment The purpose of this By-Law is to redefine Home Occupation and to permit Home Occupations in a Natural Area Zone. To date, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro have not made a decision on this amendment, other than proceeding to thi 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 on this application. Notice of the Public Meeting was also placed in both the Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet on December 31, 1991. Reeve Robert E. Drury 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 and they had no objection. The 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 Township Planner Ms. Kris Menzies, to explain the purpose and effect of the proposed Amendment. Kris Menzies: This is a Township initiated by-law. Currently the zoning by-law for the Township of Oro permits home occupations within specific residential types of zoning. In some cases it does not permit home occupation in some other types of residential types of zoning. This by- law would essentially bring that concept across the board and permit home occupations in each 0 the zones which outwardly permits residential types of uses. A home occupation, simply stated, would allow someone in any of these zones which home occupation is a permitted use, to have a certain specific types of business permitted within their existing residential dwelling units, providing that not more than ,. .. - 2 - Menzies: twenty-five percent of the existing floor of the residential unit is used for that business and that there are not any problems that Council could foresee with the business, such as excessive use of vehicles in the yard, etc. The by-law would also clean up some administrative matters which are currently in the zoning by-law; as an example, home occupation in one of the existing zones is clearly stated in that particular zone. Home occupation in another zone asks you to refer the definition of home occupation in the back. Each zone as it currently sits in the by-law treats home occupation a little bit different and this will just clean up this paper work matter. Culos: Do you have a listing of home occupations? types of home occupations may be classified as to ensure that they are situated in an industrial area. The size of the occupation have in the home would not substantiate moving to an industrial zoned area because of the that it would be too darn expensive. Menzies: The Home Occupation By-Law that currently sits in the zoning by-law and which is subsequently been revamped in each of the new zones which will be permitted in, lists what the home occupation is. If there is a concern with someone starting a home occupation and it is specifically listed in that by-law, it is brought to Council's attention and they make interpretation. Larry Culos: Will a list of these occupations be available? Kris Menzies: There is one in the by-law currently and if would like one this evening I can get you a photocopy of it. Garry Sanderson: Are you allowed to advertise this home occupation; signs on lawns or buildings? Kris Menzies: The current by-law as it sits says that yes can have a 0.5 meter sign on display outside the residence. There being no further questions or comments, the Reeve in closing the meeting, thanked those in attendance for their participation 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 Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that this Special Public Meeting of Council (Home occupation) now be adjourned @ 7:20 p.m. Carried. L2 ~ /~ ~ (./ ~fl£u61 ~ ~; 1iLERK DARLENE SHOEBRIDGE R