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03 18 1991 Public Minutes THB CORPORATION OP THB TOWNSHIP 01' ORO SPBCIAL PUBLIC DftIHG MONDAY. HARCH 18.1111. . '1:ao P.M. - COUNCIL CKAMBDS ORB JlUNDR.BD ANI) PORTY-PIftII DftIHG 1188-1111 COUNCIL The following members of Council were present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor David Burton Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Allan Johnson Also Present Were: Mr. Joey Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Al Walker, Mr. Aart Van Veld, Mr. Morley Campbell, Mr Norman Campbell, Mr. Stephen Woodrow, Mrs. Thelma Halfacre, Mr. Jim Cowe, Mr. George Lucas, Mr. Ron Sommers, Mr. Celeste Phillips, Ms. Mary Hayward, Mr. Robert Hayward, Ms. K. Hayward, Mr. Steve Hayward Ms. Pat Thompson, Mrs. V. Bell, Mr. Dave McKee, Mr. Kevin Chalmers, Ms. Kris Menzies, Mr. Ron Watkin 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 obtain public comments with respect to a proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, 1983, Section 34 (12). The applicant has applied to rezone certain lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 2, (McKee Group). To date, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro have not made a decision on this application, other than proceeding to a Public Meeting. Only after comments are received from the Public, Township Staff and requested agencies within the appropriate time period, will Council make a decision on this application. Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed out on February 26, 1991, t all property owners within 400 feet of the subject lands. Notice 0 the Public Meeting was also placed in both the Barrie Examiner and Orillia Packet and Times on February 26, 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 correspondence had been received from the following agencies: a) Simcoe County District Health unit; a letter addressed to the McKee Group, dated February 7, 1991, indicating they had no objection to the proposal; b) Ministry of Transportation addressed to McKee Properties, date January 31, 1991, indicating they would have no objections to the addition of this proposal as well as indicating that the existing entrance off the Highway would have to be used to access the Miniature Go-Cart Track; the letter also indicated that no drainage would be allowed into the Highway Drainage system; the letter also went on to indicate to the applicant the types of signage that would be available; - 2 - c) Letter from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, dated March 18, 1991, addressed to the Township of Oro, indicating that the authority has concerns for development in the Flood Plain in willow Creek; but in this particular case has no objection with this proposed zone change based on the Township of Oro's Official Plan, specifically section 5.7.2 (b 5) and advising the municipality that it would require a final site Plan and a cross section of the fill to be approved by th NVCA. Note: The Administrator/Clerk read the above three pieces of correspondence. The Reeve then stated that those persons present would be afforded the opportunity of asking questions with respect to the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment. Reeve Robert E. Drury then turned the meeting over to the Township Planning Consultant, Mr. Ron Watkin, to explain the purpose and effect of the proposed zoning By-Law Amendment. Ron Watkin: The purpose of this Public Meeting is to review an amendment to the Zoning By-Law t rezone the property which is located in Part Lot 11, Concession 2, which is those lands located behind the carriage House Restaurant. The Official Plan for this property is already designated in a Highwa Commercial category which would permit the proposed uses. The Zoning By-Law being Highway Commercial (C2) Zone, in order to ensure that the uses that are being proposed fit into the proposal, the By-Law would go to a Highway Commercial (C2-2) exception, to fit the recreational uses that would go on the site. The site itsel is proposed to be used for a miniature gol course, go-cart tract and batting cages. Reeve Robert E. Drury then asked those present if they had any questions and if they did would they please state their name and address in order that it could be properly recorded. Pat Thompson: I do question an amusement centre, it is the highway and I hope you take that into consideration. If you do decide that this is a good location for an amusement centre I am hoping that you do take safety into strong consideration. I realize that ther are accesses to the carriage House via certain exits off the highway, however for safety sake I presume you may have opted t have the entrance into the go-cart track off Concession 1. I wondered how long the track is? According to the newspaper it was described as a mini track, could you tell me how long it is length wise? ~ Ron Watkin: 2,580 feet in length, 1/2 mile. Mr. Hayward, would you please give a brief description on your proposal. Reeve Drury: J - 3 - steve Hayward: This complex is designed to offer a lot of different entertainment for a variety of age groups. The mini kart track is to be located towards the back of the property and is 2,580 square feet and is done in three circles, having an over and under pass. I is called a mini kart track, small cars designed to carry one person or one person and one child. steve Hayward: Pat Thompson: I think this was quite a misrepresentation to people as much as I don't think you meant it to be, I feel that the neighbours felt that when it was said it would be an amusement park, that this would be small and that will be small and that will be small, but we are talking a go-cart track period. steve Hayward: Go-carts in a lot of people's minds are an open vehicle, open wheels, open engine and these are not, these have a full body on them, they are mini cars. I have pictures of them for you to see. There is also a kiddie-car track, a kiddie car is a very small little car. There wil also be batting cages, bumper boats and miniature golf. (Pointed to the various areas where these would be located on the property.) Pat Thompson: The Go-cart track comes first though. steve Hayward: Yes it does. Pat Thompson: The other things are not coming next. Dave McKee: This project here and this (pointed to map and of course the structure will be Phase I. Phase II would be the miniature golf and Phase II would be the batting cages an the bumper boats. I think perhaps a little better descriptio of the cars is the noise that comes from some cars really hum and there is no comparison. It is a very very low sound. steve Hayward: Pat Thompson: I do think that this is a concern that the neighbours have. The sound does carry. steve Hayward: Mr. Hayward, do you have the sound studies here that you can make them available to the public? I can certainly get them to this lady. Reeve Drury: Pat Thompson: How late is this going to be open? steve Hayward: The operation hours usually run somewhere around noon until ten or eleven. Pat Thompson: You tell me about noise, what does it mean to me and how do I understand what the noise is comparable to? , , - 4 - steve Hayward: If you where standing on the 1st concession, you would not be able to differentiate the noise from the Highway Traffic. Jim cowie: Small Amusement Park, the question that Mrs. Thompson has, I have the same one, yo can give the noise out for the engines but the kids screaming is a different matter. How many vehicles do you estimate will be using this establishment on a Saturday or Sunday? steve Hayward: Cars coming in? It has worked out on the average of about 44 per day. That is over a 200 day operating season. Jim cowie: That is the lst concession of the highway and is kind of a dangerous corner when you come down with the motor homes in park and you cannot get a clear view of the highway Maybe you want to take that into consideration. Kevin Chalmers: I am President of a Company located on the same property site and I would just like t come forward and say that we are very interested in having them in there and loo forward to participating with them. They have been very professional in laying out everything for us, they have been very straightforward, and I cannot see any problems. I think there would probably b more traffic and noise coming into Petro Canada than we are going to see coming fro this. The Reeve after enquiring and ascertaining that there were no further questions from those present, 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 Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Special Public Meeting of Council (McKee Group, Part of Lot 11, Concession 2) be adjourned @ 7:42 p.m. Carried. Reeve ~¿ c~þ'