HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-08 ReportReport No. 4
Mayor Rickard and Members of Council: -
The following is a report of a meeting of the Committee of the Whole
held on November 8, 1976:
1. Dom°s Auto Parts
It was recommended to Council that the Ministry of the Environment be informed
that this Council cannot support the issuing of a licence by the Ministry
unless the enclosed recommendations are specified as conditions prior to
licensing and Con. Tink and Con. Cowman explain to the Ministry representative
the intent of the wording.
2. Land Expropriation for Hydro Generating Station
Mr. Davis and Mr. Machacek appeared before the Committee relative to the land
required for the proposed Hydro Generating Station. It was mentioned that as
far as compensation for expropriated land is concerned, the amount can be
determined by arbitration but if no agreement can be reached, it would be
determined by the Land Compensation Board.
It was recommended to Council that no further action be taken in this regard
at this time.
3. Mr. Benchop re Mobile Home
Mr. Benchop appeared before Council regarding the use of a Mobile Home while
renovating his existing home. It was recommended to Council that, in view of
the fact that Mr. Benchop had gone through all the procedures necessary and
obtained building permits, but had failed to get the required permission to
use a mobile home during the renovation, that an agreement be drawn up, to
give him the required permission for 6 months and that the Mayor and Clerk
be authorised to sign the agreement.
4. Country Roads Nursery School
It was recommended to Council that Resolution #CW -552-76 be rescinded and
that the Ministry of Community and Social Services be advised that the use
of the school property as a Nursery School falls within the broad terms of
reference of the By-laws.
5. Carol Anderson Day Nurser
It was recommended to Council that the Ministry of Community and Social
Services be advised that the use of the subject property as a Day Nursery
falls within the broad terms of reference of the By-laws and subject to
this being satisfactory, the rezoning fee of $250. be refunded to Miss
Anderson and all previous action in this regard be rescinded. .!
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i✓ J6. Schwarz Expropriation for Watercourse
It was recommended to Council that they accept Mr. A. Strike's report dated
November 5, 1976, relative to the expropri4tion of land for a watercourse
on the Schwarz Brothers property and that Mr. Strike be requested to draft
satisfactory reasons for Council's consideration at the next Council meeting.
7. Mr. Whittington re Cross Land Separation
It was recommended that Council withdraw the appeal against the decision of
the Land Division Committee #LD 335-76 and LD 336-76 subject to the
applicants, Mr. & Mrs. Cross submitting a satisfactory site plan agreement
to the Planaing Advisory Committee recognizing the set backs of houses and
also the ei:vironmental aspects of the proposal.
8. Tomina Land Separation
It was recommended to Council that, as it is recognised that Mr. Tomina was
caught up in By-law 0175-27 which changed the zoning of his property, and that,
as he submitted his application in good faith, an appeal be made to the Cabinet
provided Mr. Tomina agrees to pay for any expense incurred by the Municipality.
It was also recommended that a By-law be presented to Council to rescird
By-law 75-27 and that the Planner be requested to prepare an opinion to be
considered by Council prior to consideration of the By-law.
9. Durham Christian High School
The Clerk was requested to coordinate a meeting with Mr. Brinkman, the Building
Inspector, Fire Chief and Planner in the Mayor's Office to resolve the matter
of a building permit for the Durham Christian High School.
10. Offer to Purchase Property by Bunnyhill Farms
It was recommended to Council that the property which Bunnyhill Farms wish to
purchase from the Town be appraised by the Regional Staff, that the
Regional Development Officer be advised of this matter and the matter be
referred t.-
e Industrial Ccmmittee to report back when recommendation is
completed..
11. Appointments to Boards
It was recommenled to Council that the applications for Committee of Adjustment
and Library Board be referred to the 1977 Council to make the appointments.
12. Oshawa Subdivisions at Townline
It was recommended to Council that the report of the Director of Public Works
dated November 12, 1976, be adopted and that the Director draw up firm proposals
for the next Council meeting.
13. Newcastle Arena Parking Lot
It was recommended to Council that the By-law Officers report dated November
3, 1976, be cc-.curred with and that a resolution be submitted to Council to
pr-ev---¢t pe -k`_ -_g on the lot for the winter months.
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14. Town of Newcastle Zoning By-law
It was recommended to Council that the report of the Planner dated November 4,
1976 be received and that Regional Council be requested to undertake a
Planning Consultant Service, at cost, for the area Municipalities of the
Region of Durham.
15. Visual Arts
It was recommended to Council that permission be given to the Visual Arts
Organisation to retain an architect at their expense, to ascertain the means
and costs of brining the Cream of Barley Mill up to fire regulations and
ultimately restoring the building.
16. Orono Arena
It was recommended to Council that the municipality act as a vehicle for the
parties concerned, if required, regarding the funding of moneys and applying
for Wintario Grant with regard to the Orono Arena.
17. Smart Avenue Road Allowance
It was recommended to Council that a price of $20,000. per acre be placed on the
sale of the Smart Avenue Road allowance, south of Base Line for sale to the
abutting owners.
Respectfully submitted
D. W. Allin, Chairman