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The Brussels Post, 1974-10-30, Page 22d) POLICIES TO achieve these goals. the following policies, are adopted: i) Development will take place by either* registered plan of subdivision, or con, sents. When consents are used to open up new areas, they will be given only on the basis of a predesign approved by the municipality and the residents of the hamlet. ii) In opening up new areas the design will be in harmony with general hamlet density and contain adequate provision for community open space, iii) If necessary the municipality will assist in the development of hamlets by the aquisition, subdivision and sale of building lots in order to maintain a supply of lots to fulfill the goals of this Platt, iv) The following development standards are applicable:. minimum lot size 15,000 square feet communal water supply system (s) septic tank systems which will he subject to the approval of the Huron County Health Unit roads developed to local municipal standards. Change of land uses in the hamlets will • riot require an amendment to I his Han but will be controlled by means of a a Restricted Area (toning) by-law subject to the following: - single family and duplex, residences will have `ree access to all areas. mobile homes will he encouraged .to locate in specially designed areas. however. (hey may he allowed access to other esidential areas based on on deli& compatibility with the sur- rounding area anti a rezoning to a mobile home zone. other residential use types will he allowed subject to design compati- bility with the surrounding area and a rezoning to a multiple unit zone. local service commercial uses will he allowed subject to a rezoning to a commercial zone, - agricultural industrial and conimecial uses will be allowed subject to a re- zoning to the appropriate zone. vi) Schedules "D", "E", "F", "G" and "H" show the areas of' urban develop- ment permitted in the Township. In addition to these, those areas abut- ting Walnut Street, Victoria Street and Burgess St. in the Village of Brussels may be developed for residential pur- poses to the depth of one lot along the eastern boundary of these Streets. e) LOCATION The location of thelands designated Urban to which the above policies apply is shown on the Land Use Mapschedulc "B") The land uses ,and boundaries of the hamlets arc shown on Schedules "D", "E". "F", "G" and "H". F) IMPLEMENTATION The Urban Places goals and policies will be impleMented as follows: i) The design of areas for new develop- ment by the Municipality. ii) The acquisition, design, subdivision and sale of lots by the municipality. iii) By the adoption of a Restricted Area (zoning) by-law by the Township Council. iv) By the provisions of the Land Division Policy of this Plan . v) TOWNSHIP OF GREY SECONDARY PLAN V 6. EXTRACTIVE RESOURCES a) INTRODUCTION Sand and gravel is an important resource and one which is becoming more difficult to obtain due to competing uses, especially recreation. Grey Township has several areas of potential significance to the sand and gravel industry. These areas have not yet developed in such a way as to preempt the use of the resources. It is ,important to protect this resource, arid to allow for its proper use arid rehabilitation. b) DEFINITION Areas classed as "Extractive Resources" are those areas of certain geological formations,. Such as eskers and moraines, which often yield gravel and/or sand hi commercial quantities, In these areas the extraction of sand, gravel, stone, etc, and accessory buildings will be allowed. c) GOALS The following goals for extractive resources arc adopted: 1) to identify and designate areas where potential extractive resources may be be found. PAGE: 6B THE, BRUSSELS oast ii) to allow for the utilization of the resources with a minimum of impact on the surrounding area. iii) to provide for the rehabilitatiOn of these areas for other uses once the resource has been utilized, d) To achieve these goals the following policies are adopted: i) The designation of extractive resource. areas was based on. the identification of areas with potential deposits of sand and gravel and not through analysis of the deposits themselves. Hence, if it is determined through site analysis that the extraction of the resource is not feasible, then consideration. can be given to changing the land use desig, nation. ii) It is intended that extractive operation not in an area designated extractive. re- sources will over time cease to exist. However, enlargement of existing pits may be allowed by Council subject to the policies of this section and the goals and policies of the area in which it is located. Such an enlargement will not require an amendment to this plan but will require an amendment to the zoning by-law. • iii) It is not the intention of this Plan to prohibit wayside pits, A wayside pit is defined as a temporary pit opened • solely for the purpose of a particular contract for road construction. Prior to the establishment of a wayside pit the Council will be advised • by its Road Superintendent that the pit qualifies as a wayside pit. Although the face of a wayside pit need not be closed after every contract, a rehabilitation plan and the capacity of the pit must be filed upon opening. iv) The opening of new pits will be controlled by the Restricted Area (zoning) by-law and all new pits will re- quire a rezoning. 'In applying for a rezoning the applicant must provide the following: a site development plan which shall include: : the true. shape, topography, con- tours, dimensions„ acreage, and location of the property , to be developed as well as the extent of adjacent property held for future pit or quarry operations; : the existing use of all land and the location and use of all buildings and structures lying within a dis- tance of 500 feet from the land that is to be the subject of the extractive operation; existing and anticipated final grades of excavation, shown by contours where necessary. as well as excavation setbacks; : Location of proposed buildings if any; - • : drainage provisions; : all entrances and exits; a rehabilitation plan which shall include: : as far as possible, ultimate pit de- velopment, progressive and ulti- mate road plan, any water diversion or storage, location of stockpiles for stripping and products, progressive and ultimate rehabilitation, and the intended use of the land after the extractive operations have ceased. • v) An applicant who wishes to undertake an extractive operation must enter into a development agreement with the Municipality. This agreeMent shall be entered into prior to Council's' enact- ment of the implementing zoning by-law referred to in subsection d (iii Such an agreement should include: : arrangements for the specific re: •habiliation of the subject lands after use. or in stages during use: a guarantee that the operation of the extractive industry will continue to be conducted in accor- dance with the latest and highest standards of the sand and gravel industry; assurances acceptable to Council, such as to posting of a performance bond, that rehabilitation wilt take place; routes to be used for hattInge poses; : arrangements for a tree screen for visual buffering where required: provision that no polluted water from washing or screening opertions shall tie disehatged into any creek or water-course vi) All pit and quarry uses must sa requirement of the Ministry gl vironment as to water supply, of liquid wastes, pumping op and the control of air pollutio vii) Agricultural and Natural Envit uses are allowed in extractive r areas prior to development for moval of the resource, e) LOCATION The general location of lands des Extractive Resources is shown on th Use Map (Sctied,ule B). f) IMPLEMENTATION The Extractive Resources goals and shall be implemented as follows: ' i) by the adoption of a Restricte (zoning) by-law by Council. ii) the land Division Policy of thi iii) the entering into develi agreements by the municipali operators. 7. RECREATION a) INTRODUCTION In terms 'of potential for active recreation Grey Township has a low ca rating. This reflects the lack of "attrac Yet there is a demand, mostly ext produced, for parcels .of recreational I enjoy the "rural landscape". While demand cannot be ignored, it was view a certain amount of skepticism b residents hence rated as low propority Recreation for the residents is get fulfilled in ways that do not retail ownership of discrete recreational par b) DEFINITION While recreation includes a wide ra activities, this Plan concentrates mai those uses requiring a land base sue seasonal residences, camp and trailer g and public open space held by authorities. ti c) GOALS The following goals for recreational Ian are adopted: i) to set aside certain areas for r tional development which ha recreational capability and do deter from agriculture. ii) to develop recreational areas a density so as to preserve the na attributes of the area. iii) to promote recreational desig harmony with nature. d) POLICIES To achieve these goals the following p are adopted: i)` In areas designated Recreat seasonal residences will be all subject to the following: development will primarily be bases of registered plan of vision; maximum density of one unit pe acres. In calculating de abutting areas designated N Environment owned by developer may be used, but no tures may be built in areas nated Natural Environment; - lots need not be two acres an use of cluster design and cot natural areas is encouraged. ii) In areas designated Recreat trailer parks and camp grounds w allowed subject to the following: - development of camp ground trailer parks will require an amen to the zoning by-law and will be "prezoned". applications for a rezoning include a site plan showing the extent and nature of the prop( development. maximum density of 1 acre ev development per 2 acres of nab areas. development must conform with provisions of the Ministry of Tout and Industry. iii) The following design pOlicies will used in the development of seas( residential subdivisions and camp trailer areas: - the design shall provide for a tai of lot sizes directly related to site's topography', vegetation; arid drainage characteristics, governing criterion being to I'd the rural Character and harniot the design with the natural feaiu arid characteristics' of the site; -" maintenance of the land-forms ai physical features of the site hi th natural st ate; - protection of any streaa marsh and woodland habitat natural wildlife; protection and niainteriatice ai trees and woodlands; •