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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-08-08, Page 2Page 2A - The Wingham Advance -Tunes, Aug. 8, 1989 Howick council hears second zoning application GORRIE—During its recent meeting Howick Township Council heard a rezoning application from Robert and Mildred Connell for part of Lot 20, Conc. 8. The application proposes to change the zoning of an approxi- mate one acre parcel of land located at the intersection of County Rd. 30 and Hwy. 87. The parcel is currently zoned AGi (general agriculture), and the applicant proposes to rezone it AG4 (agricultural small holding) to per- mit the construction of a single family residence. In discussions about the amend- ment, concern was raised regarding the minimum separation distance between agricultural land and resi- dential development. Any pro- posed residence must comply with the minimum distance formula set forth by the agricultural code of practices. County Planner Brian Treble said the distance requirement in this in- stance can be expected to be ap- proximately 360 to 425 metres. He added however, council should defer its decision to allow time for the calculations to be veri- fied with the Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food. If necessary, the by- law can then be amended accord- ingly, and a decision made by coun- cil. Auburn hall gets grant East Wawanosh Council approved a $3,000 grant to Auburn Hall last week to help cover expense of a new roof on the build- ing. The township also granted $500 to Clinton Public Hospital toward the purchase of new x-ray equip- ment. Other codnments were received from the Ministry of TransOrtation which said access to the lot will be allowed from County Rd. 30, but not from Hwy. 87. Other ministries had no objections to the applica- tion. Council took Mr. Treble's advice and deferred a decision until verifi- cation by the. ministry. Support for Howick resolution East Wawanosh and Morris Townships have both added their names to the growing list of munic- ipalities supporting a Howick council resolution regarding dis- posal of pesticide and herbicide containers. The resolution calls for the province to enact legislation requir- ing manufacturers of the chemicals to provide for the return of the used containers for recycling. Howick council, which adopted the resolu- tion last June, have been seeking support from at least 300 munici- palities in Ontario. So far, 85 replies have been positive, says Howick Clerk -Treasurer Tom Miller, and more positive replies are expected as other councils hold regular meet- ings in August. Mr. Miller said Howick was con- cerned about the space taken up by these containers in the township's landfill site, and the possibility of residue from the toxic contents seeping from the site into the groundwater. East Wawanosh and Morris sup- ported the resolution presented at last week's regular council meet- ings. Howick Council Brief GORRIE—During its recent meet- ing Howick Township Council: —Passed Bylaw 38-89, authorizing the purchase of 14 feet of road at the edge of the new Buttercup Creek Subdivision in Fordwich. The purchase price for the land is $4,000. In an agreement with Mr. Madgett the township had agreed to purchase the land, and construct part of tlwte new road linking Brook- haven Dr. to Patrick St. --Gave two readings to Bylaw 39- 89 and 40-89, authorizing the repair to Municipal Drain 10 and 11. --Briefly discussed an editorial in the Listowel Banner (July 26) which was critical of the dangerous "washboard" conditions of town- ship roads. Road superintendent Glenn Underwood said he heard some of the grader operators were upset about what they thought was unjustified criticism. Reeve Norm Fairies stated it was not the road department's fault, since council decided to gravel roads in the spring. Mr. Underwood explained the conditions occurred because of little midisture after the gravel applica- tion which did not allow the new gravel to pack down. "It is like that ('washboard') only on the intersec- tions, and we had similar problems years ago which is why we stopped putting gravel on in the spring." Council decided to fix the wash- board effect as council members said it is indeed dangerous. Church Directo St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE All services from the "Book of Common Prayer" SUNDAY, August 13, 1989 11:00 a.m. - Matins Minister : Rev. D. Madge Trinity Belgrave - 9:30 a.m. FREstit .. r 1jeqetabes '� �l E. D. Smith 28 oz. 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The purpose of the meeting was to allow all concerned to comment on the proposed plan amendment, which goes before the county plan- ning committee in September and then to the province for final approval. Wayne Caldwell of county plan- ning department spoke to the pro- posed amendment at last week's public meeting. Also in attendance were Huron County Warden Dave Johnston, representing the planning committee; the applicant, Jack. Van - Camp and his planning advisor Bob Hewines, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Clare VariCamp, Mr. and Mrs. Howie Morton, George Michie and Don Procter. In a nutshell, Mr. Caldwell said, the proposal would change the des- ignation on part of Lot 1, Con. 5 to urban from restricted agriculture. It also would enlarge the restricted agriculture designation to the south by approximately 2,000 feet. Several government agencies have been asked for their com- ments, added Mr. Caldwell. The Ontario 'Ministry"' f Natural °' Resources and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority have no objections, he said. The ministry of transportation and the ministry of the environment have no comments, he added. However, the ministry of agricul- ture and food asks for justification why 21 acres of prime agricultural land should be taken out of produc- tion, said Mr. Caldwell. OMAF also wants to know the necessity of the redesignation and asks if alternate development sites have been con- sidered. Later in the meeting, Mr. Cald- well said he feels OMAF's concerns can be addressed quickly. The application has merit because it is situated adjacent to an already - "Everywhere you go, class -one land is being used for housing." developed urban area, he said, adding there is not much vacant land available in Belgrave and the demand continues to exist. Mr. Hewines spoke briefly on the proposal. He said he hopes to phase the subdivision plan in rather than try to do it all at once. He proposes developing 17 lots over the next five years. Mr. Hewines asked for council's support from the ministry of trans- portation, which has not yet grant- ed an access onto Highway 4. During a discussion period fol- lowing Mr. Caldwell's and Mr. Hewines' presentations, Mr. Mor- ton questioned Huron County's stance on development around built-up areas, even on the best farmland. "You won't have trouble justifying this (the proposal) to the county," he predicted. "You don't care that this is the best (farmland); just that it's adjacent to an existing urban area." However, Mr. Caldwell defended the stand, saying development is better to occur around built-up areas rather than helter-skelter throughout the township. "I believe it's a good policy,d'he said. "Everywhere you go, class -one land is being used for housing," said Morris ReeveDoug Fraser. Whatever restrictions created by Belgrave are there now on existing farmland, added Mr. Caldwell. Mrs. Morton asked when the new subdivision will be started if all goes according to plan. Mr. Hewines said he hopes phase one can begin next spring with building started by mid -summer. Once the amendment is in place, council must draw up a plan of subdivision with the developer including such items as roads, lights, water service and lot size, to name just a few. Just before the public meeting adjourned, Mr. Morton said' l e favors the proposal. "I think 'devel- opment is good for the township. It means more assessment so the township could do more things." OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT # 166 -TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS Betg rave 775 ft by. 1174 ft rA 7 a cysoueMem ise3 - Belgrave on. 5 IL w 3 aluAky l- paa NO 4 5 N TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS 200 0 400 1=11111111'—"-�J metres 100 200 500 0 1000 1111011111114=6® feet 250 500 1500 Area of redesignation from Restricted Agriculture to Urban Area of redesignation from Agriculture to Restricted Agriculture AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT has been proposed for Morris Township to extend the southern borders of Belgrave for residential development. This diagram indicates the area to be rezoned to urban from restricted agriculture and the area to be redesignated to restricted agriculture from agriculture. (Diagram courtesy of the county planning department) 0N11110MN110* S S SMPlN■ i 11 .��,Z/WM,it— me' HEATR�E iPhone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information PLAYING FROM FRIDAY TO THURSDAY AUGUST 1 lth tol7th SUN. to THURS. ONE SHOW EACH EVENING AT 8:00 PM i i PM PAT M:lCCHfiXO MORITA . x`.111\ 1* `I f ilio,: i ij.k4, Y ...... _._... Turnberry building permits Four building permits and one trailer permit were approved at the first monthly Meeting of Turnberry Township Council last week. Permits were approved for: Nick Schiestel, Con.` 12, grain storage; John Rutherford, Lot 8, Con. 12, grain storage; JGN Farms, Lot 20, Con. 8, a residence; Huron County Board of Education, an addition to Turnberry Central School and Hans Verbeek, Con. 1, Lots 44 and 45, an addition to a trailer. A trailer permit for Ben Riveros, Lot 2, Con. 4, also was approved. Cb ta. olgorviltennuldIng favor tt t4 d.iu n. ben foiva « a ins and feconnneztda that they be banns in the munici- panty. Although one buildingt for a wooden fou aton seen issued this yea the township, Leo Sanders,chief bidding official, says he feels tr+eatec-Iuni1Per foun- dations are of poor quality and con- struction. "Most houses built now cost $100,000,°" Mr. Sanders said at last week's council meeting. "Five thousand dollars saved on a base- ment is a poor place to save it," he . added. It is estimated that treated -lum- ber foundations cost half that of concrete foundations. Because treated -lumber founda- tions are permitted under the Building Code, council members were uncertain if they could ban them in the township. After some further discussion, it was decided to check with the provincial min- istry of municipal affairs for its comments. "If we can't get away with it (banning treated -lumber founda- tions), then we can't," said Mr. Sanders. "But at least we've gone on record as opposing them." AWaw TOWN COUNCIL PREVIEW At its August meeting tonight, Tuesday, Wingham Town Council will deal with: —day care charges to out-of- town users; —a proposal regarding the use of various municipal facilities and school facilities; — a recommendation to establish a "risk -management committee" to review town lands and buildings, noting any area of potential risk; —a review of public works items for the 1990 budget and; —a letter from a parent com- mending the summer recreation program for children. Federation is opposed to rails -to -trails The iluron County Federation of AgriCiiltii4'supports the committee which opposes a proposal to turn abandoned railway lines over for recreational use. The federation offered its support at a meeting held -late last month at Clinton. The United Ground Hog's Day Committee of Huron, the group that opposes the rails -to - trails movement, was to have made a presentation last week before the interministerial committee on the future of abandoned railway lines. The Ontario Federation of Agri- culture is on record as stating that abandoned railway rights-of-way should be turned back to the adjoining landowners. The county federation concurs with this view and supports the Ground Hog's Day Committee in its efforts. Report deadline is extended The deadline for municipalities' comments on the provincial county government report has been extended to Sept. 1 from the origi- nal July 14 deadline. The ministry of municipal affairs announced last week that the dead- line has been extended to allow municipalities more time to formu- late their responses to the report, which was released in April. Hensall Co-op buys T. B. Allen The Hensall and District Cooper- ative has expanded once again, this time acquiring T. B. Allen and All- boro Elevators. This makes the business the largest, independently - owned farmers' cooperative in Ontario. T. B. Allen has been a family- owned business for 42 years. The elevators were opened 13 years ago and it operates a Shur -Gain fran- chise here in Wmgham. The Hensall-based cooperative, which already has branches in Zurich, Brucefield and Seaforth, officially opened a four -dome, $1.7 million fertilizer -grain terminal at the Hensall site on July 12. This recent purchase adds a feed mill that handles 60,000 tonnes annually and elevators with a 800,000 -tonne storage capacity. Looking to the future, the manag- er of the Hensall Co-op, Earl Wagn- er says he hopes for the continued support of fanners served by T. B. Allen and Allboro Elevators. He expects that incorporating and con- solidating the companies will make the Hensall Co-op more efficient, thus meaning increased benefits to both the farmers and the co-op.