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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-04-28, Page 9EW group upset with ward road conditions By Denny Scott The Citizen Dianna Robinson of East Wawanosh presented a petition from ratepayers, visitors and people who do business in the ward calling for better roads maintenance prior to North Huron Council approving its budget. "The petition started out as a complaint about Nature Centre Road but grew to complain about all the gravel roads in the ward," she said during council's April 18 meeting. "We know there is to be a change in the works on how services are provided [due to the shared services agreement] but we need maintenance on our roads now." During budget discussions, council had decided to put funds aside for more tar -and -chip paving in East Wawanosh, but Robinson pointed out that wasn't necessarily the answer the ratepayers were looking for. "A well -constructed gravel road with a good base and regular maintenance is better than a tar and chip road full of pot holes,' she said. Robinson also asked if there was a bylaw that dictated the minimum maintenance standards for roads and if it was being followed. "How often is our road patrolled?" she asked. "Is there a long-term plan for maintenance? Sometimes we wonder if there is accountability." Robinson pointed out that, of the council members who were present, none lived on gravel roads and had "the privilege of living on a paved road", adding that the roads were in a deplorable condition. Tim Walden, another East Wawanosh resident, said the quality of the roads were never a problem with the previous staff that maintained them. He also said that the grading wasn't being done properly and that the roads -needs assessment, which council pointed to as a solution to the concerns with the road and with East Wawanosh not being the target of as much capital road work as other wards, wouldn't help. "I work for the Region of Waterloo," he said. "When a roads - needs assessment is done... they look at roads with infrastructure under them before gravel" In closing, Robinson said that, just as councillors ask for ratepayers help at election time, the ratepayers were now asking for that help to be returned. Councillor Ray Hallahan said he was very supportive of the people at the meeting and said he was aware that problems with the roads may be addressed through training and experience. "I'm very respectful of your presentation," he said. First ever Branch trivia event enjoyed by many Continued from page 2 prize to play, with the chance to win top prize, second prize, prizes for costumes and a prize for best - themed table, all for a little added fun. Teams played seven rounds of 10 questions and then a bonus round. The idea and night was planned by Sandra Josling with her helpers Linda Bird and Nanci Ducharme. The first place team was the TFA or the Red Hat Ladies, who also won the best -themed table prize. The second -place team was the Walton Wonders or the Golden Oldies. The best costume prize went to Team RBI or the Mexican Rebels (including the pinata with candy). The Young Guns team were the Toga Queens and the Chicksters were the Scrabble Game. It was a great evening and the winners all donated their prizes back to the Legion for the accessibility project. Thanks to all who participated and for their generousity! It is the hope to have monthly trivia nights and open it for all to enjoy. Keep watching for upcoming events as the committee is still in the planning stages for the best night, etc. The fish fry crew went to Wingham to cook for the Wingham Fire Department on Sunday afternoon. They prepared for 250 and the crew was kept busy. Working for the Branch was Eric and Deb Ross, Bob and Monica Richardson, Ron Schmidt and Deb Cann. A couple of extra hands of Jeremy Ross and friend, helped out when needed. Good job folks! We welcome the Brussels Lions to the Branch to host another breakfast in support of community betterment on Sunday, May 1. They have many projects they support in the village and funds raised will go to their support. Come out and support the Lions and the village! BIA budgets approved The Wingham and Blyth Business Improvement Areas (BIA) budgets were approved to be part of the North Huron budget, however some more information is required before the budget is approved during council's May 2 meeting. While the Wingham BIA's budget was as expected, the Blyth BIA budget that was presented during council's April 18 meeting contained no information outside the organization's use of its tax levy. Aside from the levy, the group also fundraises and hosts events they hope to break even, such as the Blyth BIA Streetfest. Councillor Bill Knott explained that the BIA is under the impression that was all it needed to present and said the rest of the information would be forthcoming. *** The Wingham Farmers' Market is moving to a more visible location for its second year in operation. North Huron Township Council approved a request for the Wingham Farmers' Market to move to Cruickshank Park, which is a more visible location according to market organizers. The group also requested that council approve waiving the fees for renting the park as the municipal space it used previously had no rental fee. Council denied the request, renting the site to the group at the reduced community group rate. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016. PAGE 9. Say goodbye to your mortgage sooner with a great rate. An important milestone The Brussels branch of the CIBC marked an important occasion last week, celebrating its 125th anniversary. It was on April 1, 1891 that the Standard Bank of Canada opened its Brussels branch. It became a CIBC branch in November, 1928 when the Standard Bank was acquired by CIBC. It has moved a number of times over the years, first from its original location to the corner of Turnberry and Thomas Streets in 1933 and then to its current location in 1993. From left: CIBC General Manager Frank Marsden, Branch Manager Ashley Bromley, Huron East Councillor Dianne Diehl and CIBC District Vice -President Ryan Walters. (Shawn Loughlin photo) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST OFFICIAL PLAN HURON EAST" FST-0es„Eo•Q and ZONING BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East will hold a public meeting on Tuesday May 17, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Municipality of Huron East Council Chambers (72 Main Street South, Seaforth) to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment under Section 26 of the Planning Act and a proposed Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law Amendment. ONLY individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal an Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. IF you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, or of the refusal to adopt the Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to the Municipality of Huron East at the address below. IF a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Huron East before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted or the Zoning By-law Amendment is approved, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Huron to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Huron East before the Official Plan Amendment is adopted or the Zoning By-law Amendment is approved, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendments is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Municipality of Huron East or on the website: www.huroneast.com, and at the Huron County Planning and Development Department, 57 Napier Street, 2nd Floor, Goderich (519) 524-8394 Ext. 3. PURPOSE AND EFFECT The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment No. 8 is to amend the Municipality of Huron East Official Plan to conform to the Huron County Official Plan and the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement and Section 26 of the Planning Act. The Huron East Official Plan includes the vision, goals and policy direction for future development and building in Huron East. Official Plan Amendment No. 8 implements the Official Plan Five Year Review and proposes the following changes (a more detailed list of policy and mapping changes is available at www.huroneast.com): • Removal of the requirement for Minimum Distance Separation from a surplus dwelling severance to a neighbouring barn on a separately owned lot. • On-farm diversified agricultural uses, wineries and agri-tourism will be permitted in the Agricultural designation. • Development within 120m of natural environment features may require an Environmental Impact Study. • Update definitions in primary settlement areas to be in conformity with the Human Rights Code. • Policies added designating industrial land as an employment area and addressing its removal. • A second residential unit is permitted in single detached, semi-detached & multiple attached dwellings or in accessory buildings in Urban Settlements, subject to obtaining permits and servicing connections. • Social and administrative community facilities are directed to Urban Settlement Areas. Criteria developed that under limited circumstances may permit public service community facilities (e.g. fire station, sewage lagoon) outside of Urban Settlement Areas. • Update infrastructure policies to address private roads in condominiums, reserve sewage capacity and requirements of a traffic impact study and stormwater management plans. • Cultural heritage resources policies updated to reflect the Ontario Heritage Act and 2014 Provincial Policy Statement, the requirements for a Heritage Impact Assessment and Archaeological Assessment. • Source Water Protection policies and mapping added to protect municipal drinking water wells. • Created a new section for Natural Hazards (Flood Plain) with updated definitions and a new map to show Conservation Authority Regulated Lands and Natural Hazards. • Ability to re-create original 75 acre lots on Canada Company Road in McKillop Ward and ability to split 150 acres into 100 acre + 50 acre farm parcels in all Wards. • Policies added for complete application requirements for all development applications. • Minor changes to designations in Seaforth to correct flood plain boundaries of the Silver Creek Special Policy Area in Seaforth. Urban settlement area maps have been updated to show flood plain boundaries. • Addition of two appendix maps: Municipal Wellhead Protection Areas and Aggregate Resource Inventory Plan. The Natural Environment Background maps are now part of the Official Plan. The Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment proposes the following changes to the Huron East Zoning By-law: 1. Amend Key Map 67 to correct the zoning on a portion of the property described as Plan 408 Pt Lots 37 to 48, RP 22R5622 Pt 11 (Seaforth), fronting onto Sparling Street from R1- Residential Low Density to IND- Industrial to reflect the designation correction made as part of the Huron East Official Plan Review. 2. Addition of a provision that after the approval of a surplus farm dwelling severance, the corresponding Zone Map will be automatically amended to reflect the change from AG1 (General Agriculture) to AG2 (Restricted Agriculture) for the retained farmland, and AG4 (Agricultural Small Holding) for the severed farm dwelling. DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST THIS 27th DAY OF APRIL, 2016. Brad Knight, CAO/Clerk Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street South, P.O. Box 610 Seaforth, ON, NOK 1 WO (519)-527-0160 - phone (519)-527-2561 - fax