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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-08-15, Page 2Page 2A • The Wingham Advance-Timea, Aug. 15, 1989 pFF .; Council is pleased with response on day care Wingham council members appear pleased with the response they have received from area municipalities regarding out-of- town users of Wingham day care facilities. The town has been picking up the shortfall on subsidized day care users for a number of , years, even those who do not live in the town. However, as of Jan. 1, 1990, that practice will stop. This results in an estimated 20 per cent of day care costs for all subsidized users at the centre. At the June meeting of council, it was decided that representatives of the day care board would visit area councils to ask that they make up the difference for their own citizens. A letter received at last week's August meeting indicates that Howick council is willing to assume its share of the deficit for needy families, although currently there are no Howick families affect- ed. ffected. East Wawanosh also has agreed to assume its share of subsidized yo'ingsters, but has not yet In related business at last week's meeting, Councillor John Schenk suggested that the townships be given the choke of paying the 20 per cent share of subsidized users or a pro -rata share of the day care deficit, whatever is lower. Town council members said they saw no problem with offering the townships that option. responded in writing. Morris, West Wawanosh and Turnberry have asked for more specific information before making a final decision. Church Directory 1 St. Paul's Cr iurc h (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE All services from the "Book of Common Prayer" SUNDAY, August 20, 1989 11:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Minister : Rev. D. Madge Trinity Belgrave - 9:30 a.m. FRESH t'ItL�;, /\\ :g egetab,e Maple Leaf 454 g Canned Hamm•••••.•• Billy Bee 500 g Creamed Honey Clover Leaf 6 1 /2 oz. Flaked White Tuna .. General Foods 700 g Minute Rice .•••••••a•••• Case 24 - 10 oz. cans Regular or Diet Coca Cola ......••. Silverwoods Meadowgold 2 litre Ice 'Cream ® • 0 • • • • • 399 1.99 1.39 2.59 6.99 1.59 WINGHAM FRUIT MARKET STORE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Phone 3572240. We Deliver. CROWDED PUBLIC MEETING—East Wawanosh farmers turned the 14th Concession of the township. The es- tablishinent of the park out in force last Thursday to' oppose a zoning amendment neces- would put about 400 acres of land into a restricted agricultural sary for a proposed recreational campground and trailer park on zone. 11* ni 1 .1c elk 11•64arl j arioeft. vv u 11.1%0 46,141 icut ai�c1S bay nU to proposed trailer park East Wawanosh farmers hav given the township and the coun a clear message regarding th rezoning of a 35 -acre parcel of la for a seasonal campground an trailer park. The message is "NO!" The site, on the Maitland River the 14th Concession, is currently designated "natural environment on the township's secondary plan Owners recently applied for a zon- ing amendment to allow for the establishment of an adult trailer park along the banks of the Mait- land. The rezoning to allow recre- ational use would create a 2,000- foot buffer zone around the park that would restrict agricultural practices on about 400 acres of adja- cent farmland. Farmers are strongly opposed to any re -zoning that would affect cur- rent or future farm use, and they let the township know last Thursday at a public meeting in East Wawahos w Tcnsli js's muti`�i building. "Not only will it affect the way we farm, but also the future value of our land should we decide to sell," Chris Palmer, president of Huron County Federation of Agri- culture, pointed out to East Wawanosh councillors and Huron County planning officials attending the meeting. Mr. Palmer and other farmers presented a petition with more than 90 signatures opposing the devel- opment. He noted that the main bone of contention with the propos- al is the size of the buffer. "In a res- idential area such as around the vil- lage of Belgrave, we realize it's nec- essary to have a buffer. But how can you justify restricting agricultural land use for the sake of recreation? We're talking about our liveli- hood," he told politicians and plan- ners at the meeting. "If you could reduce or eliminate the buffer zone, most of us would have no objection to the park." e However, other farmers at the ty meeting are not as certain that the e park won't cause problems. "To Ian eliminate the buffer will not elimi- d nate problems down the mad,'°. one resident noted. Several farmers expressed con- st cents about traffic, mad conditions, management of sewage and garbage from the proposed park, • . police and fire protection, and the possibility of further future restrictions on fanners. "Before we • know it, there will be restrictions on • carrying out normal farming prac- tices, such as noise, dust, manure hauling, spraying and so on," Jerry Jaretzke, a local resident, told plan- ners. "Before we know it, there will be restrictions on carrying out normal farming practices, such as noise, dust, manure hauling, spraying and so on." 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Mr. Rozycki, owner and operator of two campgrounds in the Wasaga Beach area and a partner in the pm - posed park development, told those present that the site is ideal for this type of use. "The site is nat- urally buffered by the river, bush, high banks and a large field area. This means the residents won't see you and you won't see or hear them," he said. The proposal calls for 200 fully - serviced sites designed to appeal to the older adult market... "people who are retired and want to come to the country to put their feet up," Mr. Rozycki said. It will include full water and sewer service, and vari- ous amenities such as meeting hall and swimming pool. Access to the park would be controlled by a gate. Sewage from the site would be han- dled by a conventional field -tile system. Several farmers noted the density of the population at the proposed campground. "That could be up to 1,000 people on 35 acres, a heavier 'livestock° density than the neigh- bor°s beef and dairy farm. How's that for manure?" noted one. Mr. Rozycki pointed out the pro- posal is subject to site -plan approval, and densities would be controlled by the plan. Mr. Jaretzke also noted that the site's main access to Highway 86 at the Zetland Bridge would be haz- ardous in a heavy traffic situation. "The hill at the south of the pro- posed camp entrance is hazardous and would have to be Unproved." Garbage produced by the site, he added, would decrease the useful life of the township's present lands fill site. Add to that the problems of trespassing, vandalism and arson, he said. "What about fencing to keep people in?" Huron County Planner Cindy Fisher pointed out that the buffer zone does not rule out farm expan- sion, as many people think. "There is room for expansion within the zone under the agricultural code of practice that is in force in a restrict- ed agriculture area," she noted. Ms. Fisher also added that resi- dents can apply for variances in the restricted zone to allow for expan- sion. The code of practice, she explained, is based on manure out- put. "The restricted zone is neces- sary because traditionally farmers, and campgrounds are incompati- ble." Ms. Fisher explained that there are three options following a public meeting. "If the proposal is turned down by council, the applicants can appeal the decision at the Ontario Municipal Board level. If the coun- cil.approves it, the residents can appeal, to, the .OMB. The, third: alter- native•wouldrbe to come up with a new plan, and present it at another public meeting." More opposition to park proposal At least three government agen- cies join East Wawanosh residents in opposing proposed development of a recreational trailer park and campground on the 14th Conces- sion. The proposal, discussed at a pub- lic meeting Thursday night, would require re -zoning of a 35 -acre parcel of land on the Maitland River from natural environment to recreation- al. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority expressed opposition to the plan because it would destroy an important natural environment, General Manager Les Tervit noted in a letter to the Huron County Council adopts 1990 capital,.works projects Wingham Town Council has $25000 adopted, in principle, several capi- Works items must be adopted in tal works projects for the 1990 bud- principle now to get them to the get• engineers early in the new year and These projects include: Diagonal ready for tender during the con - Road, Farley Lane to Victoria Street, struction season. at an estimated cost of $90,700; a "We're (council) getting bacx on second resurfacing coat on Leopold our five-year plan fo public Street, Victoria Street and John works/' noted Councillorr John Street, $84,000; other projects, Schenk. • including special policy area and _ the town -business association park- Council adopted the proposed ing lot, $50,300 and preliminary capital works projects for inclusion engineering on 1991 projects, in the 1990 budget. 41111111011111111011111111•11110 111101111011140110111.111111011110111 1 LYS ? T i Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information i A PLAYING FROM FRIDAY TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH To 24TH. i ISHbWTIMES: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 7:00 AND 9:00 PM. SUNDAY TO THURSDAY 8:00 P.M. EACH EVENING. 1 MEL DAMN - 1 1 The mogititis *maid 1 tiiotx�'P�;k, sr Planning and Development Depart- ment. The development would encroach into the flood plain and river valley of the Maitland River and two small tributaries, the letter stated. "We are also concerned about the possible impact of this develop- ment on both the quality and quan- tity of surface and groundwater in the immediate area," Mr. Tervit said, adding that the site is part of a recharge area for the local water table and the small watercourse which traverses the property. While pointing out that both the county and the township official plans state they are cci emitted to the protection of the few remaining natural areas in the county and township, Mr. Tervit recommended the applicants prepare an environ- mental assessment to determine the development's potential impact on the woodlot, surrounding water- courses and groundwater. A letter from the Ontario Min- istry of Agriculture and Food expressed serious concerns regard- ing the proposed 2,000 -foot buffer area encircling the proposed devel- opment, which would affect about 400 acres of prime farmland. "This ministry is not supportive of the spot development of pockets of poor or non-productive agricul- tural land within a prime agricul- tural area," a letter from District Manager Sharon Johnston of the OMAF's Foodland Preservation Branch stated. "The proposed recreational vehical park use is seen to be a significant, potentially con- flicting non-farm intrusion into an agricultural area." The Ministry of NaturaT Resources noted that the site is the centre of a large deer travelling lane and near a wildlife wintering area. A letter from R. H. Spurr, resource planning and land management supervisor, Wingham, described the valleys adjacent to the waterways as not suitable for development due to possible flooding and erosiori. "If these valleys are left in the 'nat- ural environment' designation, at least part of the woodlot and travel lane would be protected." The letter added that if it isn't possibleto protect the entire wood - lot, the ministry would accept development outside the valleys;