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03 17 1993 Public Minutes 7:00 II i ,"" ... ,.. HB CORPORATION OF HB TOWNSHIP 01' ORO 8PBCIAL PUBLIC KBBTING WBDNBSDAY. MARCH 11. 1993 , 1100 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBBRS BLBVBNTH KBBTING 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: Mrs. Josephine Martensson, Mr. Earl Robertson and Mr. Phil Masters staff Present: Henry Sander, Treasurer/Administrator and Kris Menzies, Planner 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, pursuant to provisions of the Planning Act, 1983, section 34 (12). The applicant has applied to rezone certain lands described as North Half of Lot 1, Concession 8, (Martensson). 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 February 26, 1993, t all property owners within 120 metres of the subject lands. Reeve Robert E. Drury then asked the Deputy Clerk if there had been any correspondence received on this matter. The Deputy Clerk responded by indicating that correspondence was received from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and the Simcoe County District Health unit. The above mentioned correspondence was read aloud by the Deputy Clerk. The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority indicated that the subject land was outside the authority of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. The Simcoe Count Health unit indicated there is sufficient and suitable land for the construction of a single family dwelling. 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 zoning By-Law Amendment. Kris Menzies: The purpose of the Public Meeting this evening is to allow Council the opportunity to hear comments from the Public before considering the zoning By-Law which is subject to this Public Meeting this evening. II ~ ~ - 2 - Kris Menzies: The property is designated as Hamlet Area in th Township Official Plan and the applicants are requesting a site Specific Rezoning to recogniz the property which is 170 metres in frontage an 4.5 hectares in area. The reason why this application is coming before Council is because the applicants who are the owners of the property requested of the Committee of Adjustment, a severance. They own a farm property which is quite extensive in acreage an a portion of that farm property is designated Hamlet Area and that Hamlet Area is the 170 metres frontage by 4.5 hectare area. Mr. and Mrs. Martensson requested of the Committee, one severance to recognize that Hamlet Area. The Committee of Adjustment felt that it was pruden to grant the severance and they granted that severance conditional on Council approving a rezoning to recognize that Hamlet Area for one single family dwelling unit. The By-Law is structured such that only one single family dwelling unit can be constructed on that 4.5 hectare area. The reason that the Committee felt that this wa appropriate is that on a 4.5 hectare area if yo were to rezone that in anything other than site specific General Residential Zone, that would allow the Martenssons to receive further severances. The Committee did not feel this wa appropriate and the Martenssons at this time only want one severance. They feel that if any more residential dwelling units were to go on the property that the property should proceed b Plan of Subdivision. The control suggested by the Committee of Adjustment which is before Council this evening, would guarantee that the desires of the Martenssons would be upheld and the planning within the municipality would be prudent. There being no questions or comments, when being called for the third time, the 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 Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that this special Public Meeting of Council, (Part Lot 1, Concession 8, Martensson) now be adjourned @ 7:08 p.m. Carried DEPUTY CLERK LYNDA AIKEN R