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04 21 1993 Sp Public Minutes ~ .~. THB CORPORATION 01' THB TOWNSHIP 01' ORO SPBCIAL PUBLIC MBftING WBDNESDAY# APRIL 21# 1993 @ 7100 P.M. - COUNCIL CBAKBBRS SIXTBBNTH KBBTING 1991-1994 COUNCIL The following members of Council were present: Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Joanne Crokam Councillor Leonard Mortson Absent: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell staff Present: Ms. Kris Menzies, Mr. Henry Sander Also Present Were: Mr. Richard Connolly, Ms. Jane Blackstock, Mr. Hugh Blackstock, Ms. Gail Mandley, Ms. Brenda Edwards, Ms. Ruth cartier, Ms. Ann Twyens, Mr. Aar VanVeld, Ms. Shirley Woodrow and Mr. Gord Dixon Councillor Alastair Crawford chaired the meeting. Councillor Crawford 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, pursuant to provisions of the Planning Act, 1983, Section 34 (12). The applicant has applied to rezone certain lands described as South Part of Lot 21, Concession 3, (Blackstock). 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 on this application. Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed out on April 2, 1993, to al property owners within 120 metres of the subject lands. Notice of the Public Meeting was also placed in both the Barrie Examiner and orillia Packet and Times on April 2, 1993. Councillor Crawford then asked the Clerk if there had been any correspondence received on this matter. The Clerk responded by indicating that several letters had been received as follows: 1) ontario Hydro - stating they had no objection to the proposed zoning By-Law Amendment, provided existing easements are respected. 2) Simcoe County Health Unit - stating the septic system is approved for Bed and Breakfast use and have no objection to this activity. 3) Bell Canada - no objection. 4) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - no objection. , - 2 - Councillor Crawford 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 purpose of tonights amendment is to allow Council the opportunity to hear public comment on a rezoning. The rezoning is planned to take place on Part Lot 21, Concession 3. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow for an exception to the Agricultural Zone. The exception would permit a Bed and Breakfast to be located on this particular property and the policies of the municipality would permit a Bed and Breakfast to be located on the property, if Council sees favour with the rezoning application. There are certain requirements in which the applicant must fulfil, prior to Council seeing favour with this and one of these requirements is to receive comment from the public. Mrs. Jane Blackstoc who is the owner of the property is here and if there are any questions from the public regarding the busines I am sure she can answer those as well. There being no questions or comments, when being called for the third time, Councillor Crawford in closing the meeting, thanked those in attendance for their participation and advised that Counci 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 Crokam, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that this Public Meeting of Council (Blackstock, South Part of Lot 21, Concession 3) now be adjourned @ 7:12 p.m. Carried