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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-03-31, Page 32kiC ( PAGE h4A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1977 �olborne residen' voice objections SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1977 Gary Davidson, Huron County Planner, agreed with Council that no decisions would be made' by Council until after the ratepayers' meeting of March 10 and all presentations made March 7 would be announced at the March 10 meeting. Ms. Jean Monteith, Municipal Planning Con- sultant of London representing Springbank Development Ltd. re: Lot 5 BFC stated that as the property consisted of 88 acres with 22.5 acres beach front and rayine it could not be a profitable cash crop unit. Due to its location an extensive .., livestock or poultry operation would be restricted. In favour of this as a residential' seasonal development of ap- proximately 400 units or the gross overall density of 4.5 units per acre she stated the following: (a) all the development would be done under full munibipal services and paid for by the developer; (b) approvals would be obtained from the Township or their appointed consultants; the Huron County Health Unit, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of the Environment and any other Ministry having jurisdiction over making arrangements for services such as water, sewage, roads, drainage. Comments were also made by Mr. R. G. Siskand, solicitor for the above. Mr. John Ross, Goderich, representing himself and the owners of Lot 8 Con. I WD known as the Black Hole property, indicated his co- operation with Council as to certain portions of the 186 acre property as flood plain and Natural Environment but he wished to control as owner the recreation area and gravel extraction rights. ' Mr. Art Bourdeau and Mr. E. Giesbrecht claimed he had the understanding that his 10 acre" property on LRE on which is situated the Skyway Market would be zoned commercial. Mr. Giesbrecht indicated that a restaurant was being proposed between Mr. Bourdeau and himself. Mr. Davidson informed those present at. the Council table that the 10 acres could be zoned commercial to the present use of nursery stock, fruit and vegetables. If other uses were added they would have to be stated in the Secondary Plan By -Law. Harry Dykstra, owner of the Little Point Market, in- dicated that he would be satisfied with his property zoned commercial as at present. SUBDIVISION PROPOSAL Mr. Ken Allin and his consultant planner and surveyer, Mr. Kiar of Kiar & Ross Ltd., of Goderich presented their proposal for a subdivision on Mr. Allin's property. Mr. Kiar"indicated that the north portion of the property needed draining and at the south was a ravine with the centre portion dry. Council and Mr. Davidson stated that the ravine would have to be protected --from erosion. John Madden and agent Mr. Harold Shore representing 4.5 acres south of the airport requested only a building permit -so Mr. Madden could sell his property. Mr. Madden also informed Council that Dr. Campbell requested him to inform Council that he wished to have his property south of the airport zoned rural residential. Some discussion took place re: noise from airplanes taking off. Further consideration of this property would be given after discussion with the airport committee re: future plans and development. An inquiry from Mr. Richard Buchanan regarding zoning his property north of the proposed Springbank Development was discussed and left for review as to a definite line between agriculture and natural environment. The request from Mr. Fred Sandy to sell lots was discussedas under a registered subdivision or .;by severances. Mr. Davidson indicated that he preferred.a registered subdivision and compared the cost of each. Councillor Jewell inquired re: the Home Renewal Program and the Clerk was instructed to contact Goderich Township treasurer, Ben Whiteley, for more information. Sergeant Donatis of the -Ontario Provincial Police stationed south of Goderich approached Council and indicated that the O.P.P. would be available in case of flood emergencies or other problems. In discussing the parking of cars at the Saltford Valley Hall Sergeant Donatis indicated that the O.P.P. would. be available to protect the Municipal ay -Law Enforcement Officer. TENDER APPROVED At the regular March. 15 meeting of Colborne Town- ship Council four tenders for 1977 gravel were opened. Council approved the tender of Sandy Contracting Com- pany Ltd., Goderich, for 11,000 cu. yd. gravel on Township roads at $1.46 per cu. yd. — $16,060.00; 4,000.cu. yd. on Boundary roads at $1.57 per cu. yd. — $7,960.00 making a total of $22,340.00. Alex Chisholm, Township Road Superintendent, reported that Ben Homan had requested to use the gravel in the portion of the Township roadway ,south-west of the bomber, to build up the roadway be built to Ridgewood Park. Council decided that the roadway remain as is until Mr. Homan transfers his portion of road to the Township road system. A resolution and petition for additional subsidy money due to the high cost of . snow removal for the 1976-7 winter season with . actual winter road maintenance costs for the years 1973-4-5-6-7 to March 1 with an estimated amount to April 30, 1977, plus authorized inflation per- centage Was approved by Council. Mr. Henry Brindley was appointed Warble Fly Inspector for 1977 and Mr. Jas. Leishman of prussels, was appointed to do the warble fly spraying. Two Tile Drainage Loan Applications were approved : that of Robert Jewell, Lot 8 and 51/2 Lot 9 Con. 10 WD, total cost, $12,560: — loan $9,400. and Robert McNeil; Lot 6 Con. 12 WD, total cost, $8,050., loan $6,000, with Robt. McNeil to be notified that full amount may not be available in 1977, rs for All Occasions A Distinctive Weddifigs Funerals t Frost( cut Glowers erred Flowgrs • Plants SHOPPERS SQUARE -. Go0 all anytime" 524.2132 A building permit was issued to Clifford McNeil for a new house on property Lot 4 -Con. 12 WD. Approval was given to the Huron District •Council of Canadian Foresters tohold a raffle type lottery at the Saltford Valley Hall in November and per- mission was granted for their organization to sell tickets on this lottery in the Township. BUDGET A special Council meeting was held March 22 to discuss the proposed budget for 1977. On the recommendation of Council a by-law to adopt the estimates and sums required to provide the required mill leviesto raise the taxation funds 'sufficient thereto is to be prepared for the April 5 Council meeting. Mr. Roy Kaminska inquired regarding his cut- ting some trees on Sunset Beach Road for firewood. The road superintendent was instructed to have Ontario Hydro cut all the trees close to the power lines. Mr. Patrick Whalen presented his proposal for a Bogie's Beach seasonal subdivision. After discussing such items as drainage, ravine stabilization, parking, roads, size and number of lots, Mr. Whalen was in- formed that Maitland Valley Conservation Authority had jurisdiction over Colborne Township and they would have to be consulted. A letter from Mr. John Madden re: his .property south of the airport and a map of the new proposed airport runway were examined. Some councillors indicated that residential filling could be allowed in the area to utilize the small parcels of land that are not economical for agriculture. . Con- sideration was given to several other proposed. subdivisions. A building permit was approved for the Benmiller United Church for an addition to the north of the church subject to the approval of t1 County Road Department. A request from Art Bourdeau desiring a strip 300- 400 ft. along Highway 21 of his property be zoned com- mercial resulted in con- siderable discussion regarding the contents of the Official Plan — residential, fillln property, lots of record, severance, surplus houses. Although no decision was made it appears that Council. will have to make a definite , policy. Girl talk Alison Scott talks with Linda Reed about the pictures she is cutting from the book in cut- and-paste activities at the Holiday Happenings program for children at Victoria School last week. 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