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10 20 1993 Public Minutes 7:00 ftB CORPORA'1'J:Olf 01' ftB '1'OWNSRJ:P 01' ORO SPBCJ:AL PUBLJ:C UB'1'J:- UDNBSDAY. OC'1'OBD 20. 1993 . 7100 P.M. - COUNCJ:L CJDKBDS ftJ:R'1'Y-SJ:X'1'H UB'1'J:NG 1991-1994 COUNCJ:L 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: Mr. John Key, Ms. June Key, Mr. Aart VanVeld, Mr. Earl Robertson, Ms. Io starr, Ms. Carroll Callow, Mr. stan Barley, Mr. Guido Papa, Mr. Patrick Capobianco and Ms. vi Ready. staff Present: Ms. Kris Menzies, Planner 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 (12). The applicant has applied to rezone certain lands described as Lot 22 and 23, Concession 2, (Key). To date, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro 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 on this application. Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed out on September 30, 1993, to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject lands. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell then asked the Clerk if there had been any correspondence received on this matter. The Clerk responded indicating that confirmation had been received from the Nott valley Conservation Authority stating they had no objection. 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 Tow Planner, Ms. Kris Menzies, to explain the purpose and effect of proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment. Kris Menzies: This property is located on the east half of Lot 23, Concession 2 in the municipality. This application is coming forth, basically through the applicants Council from the Committee of Adjustment. When the Committee of Adjustment is considering approval of a severance off Agricultural piece of land for the of a residential property, they < - 2 - Menzies: add the condition, if they see approval with that severance, that the property be rezoned to an appropriate land use. This is because a small residential parcel is severed off of a large Agricultural parcel for the purposes of a Residential dwelling unit, does not conform to the Agricultural Zoning. As such, the applicants have requested a rezoning from Agricultural to Rural Residential in to comply with the Township By-Laws. The purpose of this evenings meeting is allow council an opportunity to hear from any members of the public who wish to comment on the application. being no questions or comments, when being called for the time, Deputy Reeve Caldwell in closing the meeting, thanked in attendance for their participation and advised that Cou 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. There third those MOTION NO.1 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that this Special Public Meeting of Council (Part 22 and 23, Concession 2, Key) do now adjourn @ 7:15 p.m.