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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-11-29, Page 2WEBNES'OAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1935 Council agrees to have planners draft specific policies in Lower Town Stuck between "a rock and a hard place", Turnberry council has agreed to have the county planning department draft specific policies which, council members hope, will lift a development moratorium on Lower Town properties. The Ontario Ministry of the En- vironment placed a moratorium on development in Lower Town sever- al years ago. Since that time, the township has been endeavoring to satisfy ministry requirements re- garding water quality and septic systems in the area. A number of studies have been conducted on water and septic sys- tems and water quality in Lower Town. Public meetings have been held with the final result being a list of specific policies for urban ar- eas throughout the township. Among the policies is a proposal to increase the minimum lot size to one acre to accommodate adequate septic systems. Two letters of con- cern were received, one from Mr. and Mrs. John Parker and one from Gary Ferrier and were read at last week's council meeting. The letters expressed a view that the policies are restrictive and that there should be site-specific exemptions. Dr. Gary Davidson of the county planning department said council may choose to deal with properties on a site-specific basis. However, he added, "If you (council) do it tog much, the MOEE will only put the freeze back on." Councillor Paul Elgie said he does not believe it is fair to proper- ty owners that they may not be able to develop properties, they bought in good faith. "Then leave the freeze on," said Davidson, who allowed that coun- cil has "a very difficult situation. The MOEE wants to keep the freeze on and council wants to en- courage appropriate development," he noted. Davidson suggested that those wishing to build on small lots should go to the coanty health unit first for septic tank approval. If they obtain that, the • next step would be .to proceed with a storm - water management approval from the conservation authority, then ap- ply for a minor variance. Also at the meeting was Andy McBride of Maitland Engineering List of Advertisers to be • found in this week's ehe ingijtnn At1b CC.¢= txiitca A. R. MacDonald Const. All Wall Construction Bakelaar Jewellers Ballagh, Wallace Auctions Big Scoop, The Braemar Retirement Centre Brian's valu mart Bridge Motors Campbell Heating Service Canadian Tire Coldwell Banker Cowan Printing • Culligan Real Estate Dave's Aluminum Doane Raymond Heads Up Homuth Optometrists Huron County Board Of Education Huron County Christmas Bureaux Huron County Planning Dept, Huron County Health Unit Huron Fuel Injection Ltd. Huron Tire & Auto KG Electronics K -W Spring & Suspension Ltd. Keil Insurance Kemp Auctions Krug Factory McCreery Auto Wreckers McGlynn: Bernie Lumber Mclntee Real Estate McIntyre Hearing Aid Clinic Metcalfe Auctions • Montgomery Mechanical Montgomery Appliances Moran Mechanical Newell, John Construction Pandora's Pantry • Pletch Electrib Primetime Country Reid & Associates Reliable Automotive Tanks Rosalind's Fashion Ave & The Mate Room Sparlings Liquid Transport Stainton Home Hardware Stapleton Interiors Steffen Auto Supply Town & Country Homemakers Town of Wingham Triangle Discount Turnberry Township Twin's Drive -In Union Gas Walter Bennett Communications Ward & Uptigrove Webster's Clothing & Footwear Wheeler Auto Glass Wightman Telephone Wilson Paralegal Service Wingham Chiropractic Centre Wingham Golf & Curling Club Wingham Kinsmen Club Wingham Mini Mart Wingham Ministerial Association Wroxeter Collectables & Gun Shop Zinn, Paul Mclntee Real Estate in Wingham to present a master drainage plan for the. Lower Town area. The plan was prepared by Mi- chael Steffler, an environmental youth corps worker and Maitland Engineering. McBride presented a detailed plan on stormwater management for Lower Town. Among his sug- gestions was a municipal drain or the township may choose to own the stormwater facilities for the area, as smaller property owners could "come back on the town- ship," according to McBride, if, they end up with someone else's water on their property. While council members agree they want to see development in Lower Town, some expressed con- cern about the possible costs. Depu- ty Reeve Mery Baker noted that, "It would be cheaper to buy a farm and build a house on it." Davidson agreed that may be the case. "It may get to the situation where the costs aren't worth devel- oping (in Lower Town)...This is something to be worried about." Finally after some further discus- sion, it was agreed to give the county planning department the go- ahead to draft final policies for the Plan 410 (Lower Town) moratori- um li to including the mention of, a stormwater management policy. Councillor Bill Purdon called McBride's report "excellent, some- thing to work with." Morris grants approved Morris Township council ap- proved a number of grant requests at its regular meeting last Tuesday evening. Council approved a $50 dona- tion towards the Wingham Santa Claus parade. At an earlier meet- ing in November, council granted $50 towards the Brussels Santa Claus parade. Also receiving a $50 grant from Morris Township were the Salva- tion Army and Wingham Pallia- tive Care. Council also donated a town- ship clock for the Brussels silent auction. However, council filed a re- quest from the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Township clerk -treasurer Nancy Michie informed council that Sea- forth (Hospital Board representa- tive Leona McDonald could re- main on the board for another two years, until 1997. Council'• gave tiist and second reading to its Tile Drainage Bor.:- rowing or=rowing By-law. The by-law was then sent to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for final approval. Council also passed By-law 73 which confirmed the townships re- serves. The January meeting dates for the council were changed. Origi- nally scheduled for Jan. 2 and 16, the meetings will now be held Jan. 9 and 23. HURON COUNTY CHRISTMAS BUREAU LOCATIONS 1995 Goderich Trinity Christian Reformed Church .321 Suncoast Dr. E. Exeter Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle 670 Main St. S. Wingham St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 281 Josephine Street Seaforth First Presbyterian Church ' Goderich St. W, Clinton Clinton Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E. Open to receive your gifts December 4th - 8th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. HELP US SHARE THE SPIRIT Sponsored by the Children's Aid Society of Huron County ' �o- . 1:1.'. ..::;:.,4,... .,,. „..2„. ..u.,.., ..�_� {tSiA Iib ______,.._____„,,,_,__ _____ ..7„.., ,......._.... xaPxYT xretiZexnent Ti titre Resiglential Building • All on one floor • Community oriented care centre • Health support services • Beauty and Barber Shop • Accommodation available • Caring, courteous & understanding staff WINGHAM 357-3430 • ti• COMMUNITY CALENDAR S'onsored Corrie, 335-3525 INSURANCE BROKERS (Wingham) Ltd. Wingham, 357-2636 Listowel, 2,11-511111 INSURING TOMORROW T • DA Randy Buhrow Friday, Dec.1 •PD Fun Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Town Hall, Court Room "Kooky Kids Christmas Crafts". Two crafts and lunch, $10. Saturday. Dec. 2 •Craft Show and sale at Huronlea Home, Brussels 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. •Wingham Recreation Department FREE family skate, 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Dec 3 •Singles dance, Wingham Legion Hall, 7-11 p.m. Monday, Dec,.4 •Town Council meeting, 7 p.m. •Teeswater Council meeting 7 p.m. Tesday, Dec. 5 •Turnberry Townchip Council meetiitg, 7:30 p.m, • Morris Township Council meeting, 7 p.m. •East Wawanosh Township meeting, 12:30 p.m. •Turkey Bingo, Belgrave Community Centre, 7 p.m. We Re resent howick • Farm Residential • Competitive Rates • Inspection Service • Auto ristmas Trad..ition If you're looking for a unique Christmas gift for Mom that is sure to be cherished, let us create your own family ring. RINGS AVAILABLE IN 10K or 14K GOLD Synthetic or genuine gems available Prices starting at $110,00 • $165.°° $145.A° $185.00 $175®0° $185.°0 $177.0° 4I° *All Prices are Synthetic.Gems VER 60 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM it 201 Josephine St Wingham (519) 357-1911 Has the same thing happened to your faith? Everyone struggles with their faith at times. Still, we encourage you to bring your doubts and questions with you. Even they're welcome in our church. Angrlicaln. St. Paul's -Trinity Anglican (Wingham) 10:30 a.m. Pentecostal Wingham Pentecostal Church 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Presbyterian St. Andrew's Presbyterian (Wingham) 11 a.m. Knox Presbyterian (Bluevale) 11:30 a.m.. Knox Presbyterian (Edmore) 10:00 a.m. Salvation Army Wingham Corps 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. United Church Wingham United Church 11:00 a.m. Bluevale United Church 11:30 a.m. Calvin -Brick Church (E. Wawanosh) 10:00 am. Knox United Church, Belgrave 11:15 a.m. Gorrie United Church 9:45 a.m. Wroxeter United Church 11:00 a.m.