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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-32-00 , . q . ~. ., THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT ...-.-- - Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # 705 I Date: JULY 3, 2000 . Res. #&//1- 3tff'-(X)' Report No.: WD-32-00 Our File: AS.20.30 By-Law # dtYo-l/6. Subject: OAK RIDGES TRAIL Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration CDmmittee recommend to Council the following: I. THAT Report WD-32-00 be received; 2. THAT the Oak Ridges Trail AssociatiDn (ORTA) be granted approval to use the specified unopened road allowances (except through the Ganaraska Forest), as shown on the attached map (Attaclunent No. I); 3. THAT the propDSed by-law attached to Report WD-32-00, be passed by CDuncil, authorizing the use of the unopened road allowances as shown on the attached map (Attaclunent No.1); 4. THAT Roy Forrester, Clarington Chapter, and the property owners who expressed concern be advised of Council's decision; and 5. THAT the Townships ofManvers, Scugog and Hope be advised DfCouncil's decision. REPORT 1.0 ATIACHMENTS No.1: Key Map No.2: ReportWD-lO-99 No.3: Correspondence from Mrs. Fran Harvie received May 18, 2000 1101 -> , REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 2 Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. B. Niklaus dated January 31, 2000 Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. D. Gould received February 14,2000 CDrrespondence from Mr. and Mrs. L. Parker dated July 7, 1999 Register - Public Information Meeting April 20, 1999 CDrrespondence from Keevan McCrum, President, Long Sault Ridge Rurmers Snowmobile Club dated February 6, 1999 Register - Public Infonnation Meeting January 25,2000 Correspondence from S. and D. Tinmouth dated July 23, 1999 Correspondence from D. Schwartz dated August 4, 1999 Correspondence from D. Ferguson dated August 28, 1999 Correspondence from Durham Region Police received March 30, 1999 Correspondence from Township ofScugog dated June 3, 1999 Correspondence from Township ofManvers dated March 25, 1999 Correspondence from Dufferin Aggregates dated Augost 6, 1999 Correspondence from Leigh Parker dated June 15,2000 Confirmation from Doug Coggan, Ontario Land Surveyor, dated June 27, 2000 Correspondence from Peter Attfield dated June 16, 2000 CDrrespondence from B. Niklaus dated June 19,2000 Correspondence from Myles Brandt, Mosport IntematiDnal Raceway dated June 21,2000 No. 22: Correspondence from Stephen McMullen, Ganaraska Conservation Authority dated June 22, 2000 ND.23: CDrrespondence from Wayne Fairbrother, Templeman, Meuninga dated June 23, 2000 No.4: ND.5: ND.6: No.7: No.8: No.9: No. 10: No. 11: No. 12: No. 13: No. 14: No. 15: No. 16: No. 17: No. 18: No. 19: No. 20: No. 21: No. 24: Proposed by-law 1102 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 3 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 Council at its meeting of February 15, 1999 passed Resolution #GPA-86-99 and approved the following Recommendations in Report WD-l 0-99 (Attachment No.2): "THAT the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) be granted approval, in principle, to use specified road allowances within the former Township of Clarke, to extend the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail, subject tD ORTA fulfilling all conditions, as specified in Attachment No.2, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; THAT the Townships Df Manvers and Hope be provided with a copy of this report and advised of Council's decision; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the proposed by-law authorizing use of the specified unopened road allowances when all conditions have been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; and THAT Mr. Roy Forrester, ORTA Chair, Clarington Chapter, be advised of Council's decision." 2.2 Council at its meeting of March 22, 1999 passed Resolution #C-212-99: "THAT the proposed amendment to Report WD-1O-99, as requested in correspondence dated March 17, 1999, from Roy Forrester, be approved in principle, subject to the same conditions specified in Report WD-I0-99 and as approved by Resolution #GP A-86-99; 1103 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 4 THAT the Townships of Manvers and Hope be provided with a copy of the correspondence and map and advised of Council's decision; and TIIAT Roy Forrester, ORTA Chair, Clarington Chapter, be advised of Council's decision." 2.3 As a result Dfnotification by ORTA to abutting property owners, a number of these owners submitted cDrrespondence and made delegatiDns to Council in opposition to the proposed trail. The correspondence was referred to the Public Works Department to be cDnsidered in conjunction with this report, as follows: . Correspondence from Fran Harvie, undated, received May 18,2000 (Attachment No.3) . Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. B. Niklaus dated January 31, 2000 (Attachment No. 4) . Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. David Gould dated January 31, 2000 (Attachment No.5) . Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Parker dated July 7, 2000 (Attachment No.6) 2.4 Two Public Information Meetings were held by ORTA in the Orono Town Hall: 1. Tuesday, April 20, 1999 2. Tuesday, January 25, 2000 2.5 Report WD-IO-99, Recommendation No.2, set out specific conditions to be satisfied by ORTA to obtain final approval from the Municipality. ORTA has advised the Municipality that they have satisfied the conditions as specified and they are asking Council to grant approval of the trail route. 1104 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 5 Conditions Imposed by the Municipality in Report WD-l 0-99 (Attachment No.2): 1. Notification of Abutting Property Owners: ORTA has advised the Director of Public Works that all abutting property owners, , as listed in the assessment rolls of the Municipality, have been nDtified, in writing, of the proposed trail route. A listing of the abutting owners who were notified is on file in the Public WDrks Department. It should be noted that the assessment records, where property ownership had recently changed, were nDt current. However, the Director of Public Works is satisfied, through newspaper ads and notification, that every effort has been made to ensure notification to all abutting owners. 2. Liability Insurance: ORTA has provided proof of Liability Insurance satisfactory to the Director of Public Works. A copy of the Policy is on file in the Public Works Department. 3. Release, Waiver and Indemnity Document: ORTA has executed a Release, Waiver and Indemnity Form satisfactory to the Director of Public Works. A copy is on file in the Public Works Department. 4. Conditions 4, 5 and 6 relate to damage to road allowances, modificatiDns to road allowances and continued use of road allowance. The Director of Public Works is satisfied that the Association will maintain the trail and continue to work with the Municipality to ensure the public's safety and protect the environment. The Public Works Department will inspect the trail from time to time to ensure cDntinued maintenance. 7. Signage of the Trail: UpDn receipt of final approval from the Municipality, ORTA will supply a map indicating directiDnal signing. 1105 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 6 . 8. BDundary Roads - Abutting Municipal Approvals: The Townships of ScugDg and Manvers have endorsed the development of the trail and the use of the Boundary Roads as part of the Oak Ridges Trail. Copies of the approvals are on file in the Public WDrks Department. SUMMARY: The Director of Public Works is satisfied that ORTA has fulfilled the conditions of approval set out in Report WD-l 0-99 (Attachment No.2). 2.6 OppositiDn by Abutting Property Owners: 1. Correspondence from Mrs. Fran Harvie, undated (Attachment No.3): Mrs. Harvie, 8801 Mosport Road, has a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dufferin Aggregates for the property shown on Attachment No. 1. Mrs. Harvie's correspondence states that "this ''trail'' has caused my right to quiet enjoyment" to be breached and the safety of not Dnly my home and outbuildings, my family and my immediate environment including wildlife to be compromised." The route of the proposed trail abuts the subject property as shown Dn Attachment #1. The trail link referred to in Mrs. Harvie's letter is shown as a forced road, closed by By-law #79-17. Ownership has not been confrrmed. IfORTA wish to use this section as a loop trail or as a part of their trail, it is recommended that before approval is considered, ownership must be legally confirmed. 2. Correspondence from~. and Mrs. B. Niklaus (Attachment No.4): Mr. and Mrs. Niklaus own the property shown on Attachment 1. Mr. and Mrs. Niklaus report broken fences and damage to property by trespassers. There will be no change required to the road allowance in this location. In the case where fences are on the road allowance, they will remain. Stiles will be provided by ORTA to avoid damage tD fences and to discourage mDtorized vehicles. 1106 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 7 . 3. Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. David Gould (Attachment No.5): Mr. and Mrs. Gould own the property shown on Attachment 1. Mr. and Mrs. Gould report continuous problems with trespassers trying to gain illegal access to Mosport Park. They are also concerned about users staying on the trail. There is no way for ORTA to guarantee only ORTA members will use the road allowance. Further, they have no influence on trespassers attempting to gain illegal access to Mosport Park. The unopened road allowance in this location will be signed and the entire trail will be signed at regular intervals advising users to "stay to marked trail and respect owners' property". There is no alteration required to the unopened road allDwance in the vicinity of the Gould's property. Some brushing will be required at the westerly end of the road allowance. 4. Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Parker (Attachment No.6): Mr. and Mrs. Parker own the property shown on Attachment No. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Parker advised that the lDcation of an existing trail is on private property and that the existing fence divided their property and the Kennedy's. On the advice of the Public Works Department, ORTA engaged the services of Doug Coggan, Ontario Land Surveyor, to establish the boundaries of the road allowance in relation to the Parker and Kennedy properties. Roy Forrester has given assurance to Public Works that the trail will not go on private property. Where the fence is located on the road allowance abutting the Kennedy property, ORTA have committed to providing stiles in this location. Some minor brushing and clearing will be required for the trail. 5. Other Correspondence: Correspondence was received from Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tinmouth (Attachment No. 10), Diane Schwartz (Attachment No. 11) and Katherine Braid, in opposition to 1107 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 8 . the establislnnent of the trail in CDncession 9, between Lots 20 and 21. Public Works reviewed this location and agreed that since there was an alternative location, this road allowance should not be used. The proposed north/south location of the trail has been changed to the unopened road allowance between Lots 18 and 19, in Concession 9. The trail location proposed at the north end of these properties is recommended. 2.7 Public Information Meetings: Meeting of April 20, 1999 - Register is Attaclnnent ND. 7 Concerns: 1. Lome Thompson Concerned with putting cross country skiers and snowmobiles on the same trail. Correspondence was received from Keevan McCrum, President, Long Sault Ridge Runners SnDwmobile Club dated February 6, 1999. Mr. McCrum states that he does not see a cDnflict as they currently share use with cross country skiers and dDg trainer teams without problems (Attaclnnent No.8). 2. Diane Schwartz Trail location is changed. 3. Debbie Tinmouth Trail location is changed. 4. Alex and Connie Wiseman - Lot 9, Concession 9 Concerned about motorized vehicles leaving trail to explore and cause damage and liability issues. 1108 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 9 . The trail is not intended for use by motorized vehicles. In some locations however, motorized vehicles are presently using the unopened road allowances, without authorization. 5. W. and V. Griffin - Lot 2, Concession 9 Concerned that additional people will result in more damage to their property. They are requesting that the trail be fenced to protect their property. ORTA have agreed that they will maintain the trail, however, the request to build a fence is not financially possible for the Association. 6. Sylvie and Leigh Parker Refer to correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Parker (Attaclunent No.6) and Section 2.6(4) of this report. 7. Wayne Kennedy Mr. Kennedy's questions are: who will pay for fencing; who will ensure snowmobiles etc. do not use trail; who will pay for survey; clean up debris; who will ensure cars do not block driveways; and will it affect taxes? Fencing will not be affected by the trail. Stiles will be used where the trail is intersected by fencing. Actually, existing fencing and obstacles will remain as a deterrent to mDtorized vehicles. As stated previously, ORTA will maintain the trail. Parking locations have been identified on the trail map (Attaclunent No. I). In this location, the property boundaries and road allowances were identified and marked by an Ontario Land Surveyor. Meeting of January 25, 2000 - Register is Attaclunent No.9 Correspondence was addressed directly to Council and referred to Public Works by Council Resolution. 1109 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 10 2.8 Correspondence in Support of Trail: 1. Correspondence from Doug Ferguson dated August 28, 1999 Support for volunteers and advising he is offering to help with the trail. 2. Correspondence from Durham Regional Police received March 30, 1999 Durham RegiDnal Police advising they support this endeavDur that promotes conservation and healthy lifestyles. 3. Correspondence from Dufferin Aggregates (Attachment No.7): Confinning the proposal for a joint venture to educate the public on pit operations, rehabilitation, etc. and acknowledgement of support for the project. 2.9 Approval of Abutting Municipalities: The Townships of Scugog (Attachment No. 14) and Manvers (Attachment No. 15) have endorsed the establishment of the Oak Ridges Trail. 2.10 The Draft Report: Correspondence was received in response to the recommendations in the Draft Report WD- 32-00 as follows (summary of correspondence shown in italics): Correspondence from Leigh Parker dated June 15, 2000 (Attachment No. 17). . Mr. Parker advises that he disagrees with the boundaries of the road allowance identified by the surveyor. . Staff confirmed with the Ontario Land Surveyor that in fact, the iron bars are placed correctly and the locations were actually identified from a survey of Mr. Parker's property completed by the surveyor in 1963 (Attachment No. 18). 111 0 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 11 Correspondence to R. Forrester, Oak Ridges Trail Association, from Peter Attfield dated June 16,2000 (Attaclunent ND. 19). . Suggestions for incorporating educational area in conjunction with Dufferin Aggregates. Correspondence from B. Niklaus dated June 19, 2000 (Attaclunent No. 20). . Mr. Nildaus advises that signs can be put up and taken down. He demands that his property line be properly fenced. He fUrther advises of illegal hunting on his land. He feels the land sold by the Municipality on Morgan's Road was undervalued and should have been given to ORTA instead of being sold, etc. . Mr. Niklaus owns the vacant property south of the proposed trail. Fencing private property is not within the financial scope of ORTA. The illegal hunting etc., and the issue of trespassers is not within the Municipality's Dr ORTA'sjurisdiction; it is a police matter. ORTA has committed to placing signs advising trail users to stay on the trail. Correspondence from Myles Brandt, Mosport International Raceway dated June 21, 2000 (Attaclunent No. 21). . Mr. Brandt is opposed to the ORTA trail because it would create openings for trespassers to Mosport property and it would be impossible to tell who was littering the trail and who would be responsible for cleanup. . ORTA has agreed to eliminate the parking area at the Darlington/Clarke Boundary at Concession Road 8 as it would be difficult to determine whether people were there for a Mosport function or hiking. ORTA have committed to maintain the trail and advise that they will be responsible for cleanup of the trail in the area ofMosport. 111 1 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 12 . . Mosport property boundaries have no security fencing in the area of the proposed trail. ORTA further agreed to close the trail and to not schedule hiking events (during major events at Mosport). . In telephone conversations with Mr. Brandt, he has indicated that trespass during race events has decreased over recent years. AlthDugh Mosport would prefer not to see a trail adjacent to their unfenced property boundary, they are generally satisfied with the measures as proposed by ORTA, which are outlined above. Correspondence from Stephen McMullen, Ganaraska Forest Co-ordinator, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, dated June 22, 2000 (Attachment No. 22), outlines the following concerns. . That the Municipality has confirmed that the trail is following municipal road allowances throughout its length in the area in which it passes through the Ganaraska Forest. . That during trail construction the road allowances can be located and that the trail is established within these road allowances. . That during trail construction no damage occurs to adjacent forest property. . The Conservation Authority would prefer that no new trails be cut on the road allowances that pass through the forest as it is felt that there are enough existing trails in the west forest area. . ORTA should be aware that any new trails established in the western part of the forest will be subject to a variety of recreational uses including motorized use. . There are concerns with the locations of the parking areas, most notably the one shown at the Ganaraska Forest Centre and the first lot shown east of Highway 115 along 111 2 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 13 Boundary Road. These concerns should be resolved through discussion between the Conservation Authority and ORTA. . ORTA advised Staff that they have corresponded and met with Ganaraska Staff regarding the use of existing trails. . Staff met with members of ORTA on Monday, June 26, 2000 regarding the proposed trail link using unopened road allowances through the Ganaraska Forest. It was agreed that approvals to use unopened road allowances from Lot 15 easterly in the Ganaraska would be withheld at this time to allow ORTA to continue to negotiate with GRCA to obtain approval from the Board to use existing trails within the Ganaraska Forest. The next meeting of the GRCA is July 20, 2000. . The CDncem regarding parking areas has been resolved. ORTA has agreed to eliminate the parking areas. Correspondence from Wayne Fairbrother, Templeton, Menninga dated June 23, 2000 (Attachment No. 23). . Templeton, Menninga are the solicitors representing LaFarge Canada Inc. They are advising the Municipality that they will be applying for licence to expand the existing pit area. The application will include the unopened road allowance between LDts 18 and 19 in Concessions 9 and 10. They do not object to the ORTA request but they do not wish to have any pennissions that may be granted to ORTA prejudice the company's expansion plans. . Staff, during its meeting with members of ORTA on June 26, 2000, confirmed with them that they are agreeable to work with LaFarge should the applicatiDn for licence be jeopardized by the Oak Ridges Trail being on the road allowances being Concession Road 10 and between Lots 18 and 19. 1113 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 14 . 3.0 CONCLUSION 3.1 The Public Works Department has worked directly with ORTA to establish an Oak Ridges Trail link in Clarington. There are a number of locations where the abutting property owners are opposed to the proposed traillDcatiDn. In each case, ORTA has investigated whether equal or preferable alternatives existed. Where other practical alternatives were available, ORTA was encouraged to use the alternatives and/or satisfy the property owner. A draft copy of Report WD-32-00 was distributed and the comments received in response to the Report are included in this report. Unfortunately, there are still a few locations, as noted, where abutting owners do not support and are opposed tD the location of the trail. The Public Works Department is satisfied that the conditions set out as Attachment No.2 to Report WD-I0-99 have been satisfied. The Director is also satisfied that the Association has made every practical effort to satisfy the concerns of the abutting property owners. The Public Works Department will continue to work with ORTA to ensure the trail is maintained and that the public's safety is a priority. If situations arise where there are problems, relocation of portions Dfthe trail shall be considered. 3.2 The Public Works Department is supportive of the proposed trail location as shown in Attachment No. 1. It is, therefore, recommended that Council pass the proposed by-law authorizing the trail route proposed by the Oak Ridges Trail Association as shown on the attached map (Attachment No. I). Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, ~U~ Stephen 1\.. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works d~~~ Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer JCO*SA V*ce 1 14 . REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGElS Pc: Oak Ridges Trail Association Mr. Roy Forrester 6 Mill Lane Orono, ON LOB IMO TDwnship of Manvers 1474 Highway 7A Box 210 Bethany, ON LOA lAO Township ofScugog 181 Perry Street, P.O. Box 780 Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 Township of Hope Box 85 County Road No. 10 Port Hope, ON LlA 3V9 Fran Harvie Consultancy Services 8801 Mosport Road Orono, ON LOB IMO Mr. and Mrs. B. Niklaus 55 Metcalf Street East Box 20056 Newcastle, ON LIB 1M3 Mr. and Mrs. D. Gould 9004 Mosport Road Orono, ON LOB IMO Mr. and Mrs. L. Parker 9582 Old Highway 35 R.R. #2 Orono, ON LOB 1MO 1 1 5 Ms. Diane Schwartz 3848/3856 Wilcox Road Orono, ON LOB IMO Mr. Doug Ferguson 3757 Concession Road 10 R.R. #2 Orono, ON LOB lMO Mr. Wayne Kennedy 84 Beaucage Road Orono, ON LOB lMO Dufferin Aggregates ATTN: Sergio Carbone P.O. Box 68 Milton, ON L9T 2Y3 Ms. Cynthia Stevens 3462 Skelding Road Orono, ON LOB lMO Mosport International Raceway Mr. Myles Brandt 3233 Concession Road 10 Bowmanville, ON LlC 3K6 Piazza Brooks and Siddons Barristers and Solicitors ATTN: Mr. Michael Siddons 66 Lisgar Street Ottawa, ON K2P OC I REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 PAGE 16 . Keevan McCrum, President Long Sault Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 128 Bowmanville, ON LlC 3K9 Deborah and Steve Tinmouth 3862 Wilcox Road Orono, ON LOB lMO 1116 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON BY-LAW 2110O- Being a by-law to authorize the use of the unopened road allowances shown on the Map attached as Schedule A by the Oak Ridges Trail Association, Clarington Chapter WHEREAS Council at its meeting of July 10, 2000, approved the recommendations in Report WD-32-00, and authorized the use of the unopened road allowances as shown on the Map attached as Schedule A to By-law 2000- AND WHEREAS the Oak Ridges Trail Association bas satisfied the conditions specified in Report WD-32-OO; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approves the use of the unopened road allowances shown on the Map as Schedule A to this by-law. By-law read a first and second time this 10" day of July 2000. By-law read a third time and finally passed this 10" day of July 2000. 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'I." , MeetiIlg: Date: THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON UPOIn' GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION F'1le # FEBRUARY 15, 1999 Rcs.# By-Law # Report No.: wD-1 ()"99 Sabject: OAKIUDGES TRAIL ASSOCIAUON MQ1JUTIi'OR USE OJrROAD ALLOWANCES ""n - ~ It is ''-4Llf..J1y reo..........v.I tbat tile GcDr:ral Purpose aud .Adm;..:..!...... C .Jlr l.............-.IbC~ tbe fOIJowiDg: 1. 2. 3. .. THAT Report WD-IO-99 be received; 'I'BA't-.Q8k Ridgc& TrIil,-YIDQilMlaLOlLTA) be p:Wed. approval".iIl use specified road allowanc:es withiD the ron-r TOWD8bip ofC1arke. to -~. Ridges Moraine Trail, subject to OIlT A tblfi1ling all conditions, as specified in Attachn>o,nt No; 2, to the satistaction of the Director of Public Works; ~a..:TCJWftllhTs of~_lIii4Bcipcbeprovided with a copy of" ~~..... adviIed of Council's decision; ;;;;,~r)i.;' 4. THAT~ Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the p~ by-law 8l2. 'C of tlte specified unopened road a11owaoces when all conditions have been., ,.the U1ti.~ of the Director of Public Works; and 5. THAT Mr. Roy Forrester, ORTA Chair, Clarington Chapter, be advised df C~l's decision. i'J ATI'A~"f[ NO.: 2 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 REPORT NO.: WD-ll-!J9 PAGE 1 REPORT 1.0 ATIACHMENTS No.1: Key Map No.2: Conditions of the Public Works Department No.3: Sample Release, Waiver and Indemnity 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 Council, at itS meeting of January 9, 1999, passed Resolution #C-17-99, as follows: "THAT Com:spondence Item 0-9 be ref.......d to the Acting Director of Pf>,.a,il'8 and Development and the Director of Public Works for review and pn,-..uon of a report to be submitted to Council at the meeting scheduled to be held on 1anuary 25.1999." Roy Forrester, ORTA Chair, made a presentation to Council to obtain approval to oal .. the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail system as shown in Attachment No. I. The preferred route sclected by the Association includes parts of unopened road allowances in the former CJmb TOWII8bip. OR.TA is rcqu~ Council's approval to use the unopened road aIluw~ 3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT 3.1 The 0ekRid.gcs Trail Association (ORTA) is requesting Council's approval to use a nwnber of unopened road allowances as part of the Oak Ridges Trail System. Mr. Forrester and Carl Schenk met with Public Works and Planning staff to determine the most suitable trail location. The Public Works and Planning Departments have no objection, in principle, provided that certain conditions are satisfied to ensure public safety and protect the Municipality from liability. 1: i lJ REPORT NO.: WD-Io-99 PAGE 3 3.2 Geographic Location of the Oak Ridges Trail Extension The unopened road allowances proposed to form part of the trail are shown in Italics. All other road allowances are currently open. Request for approval to use these road allowances is the subject Df this report. In accordance with the Municipal Act, approval to use Boundary Roads must be granted by both adjoining municipalities. . Best Road (road allowance between Lots 28 & 29) From ManverslClarke Boundary Road southerly to Concession Road 10 . Concession Road 10 Easterly from Best Road to BellIlcage Road . Bea""llge Road Southerly from Concession Road 1 0 to Highway 115 . Through tunnel under Highway 115 . Wilcox Road Easterly to its limit (approximately Lot 20/21) (From Lot 20 to the road allowance between Lots 14 & 15, it is private pu.perty) . Road Allowance between Lots I4 & ]5 Wilcox Road (private) northerly to Concession Road 10 . Concession Road] 0 Easterly from Lot 14 to Lot 9 & 10 . Lot line between Lots 9 & 10 (Ganaraska) Concession Road 10 to ManverslClarke Boundary Road . Boundary Road Lot 9 to Cold Springs Camp Road . Cold Springs Camp Road Boundary Road southerly to Concession Road 9 1 j ;: 1 " REPORT NO.: WDol8-99 PAGE 4 3.3 There are a number of issues identified for Council's information and consideration: 3.3.1 Abutting Property Owners It is recommended that the abutting plUpcrty owners be contacted by the Association md advised that the road or road allowance abutting their property is intended to be used fur the Oak Ridges Trail. Abutting owners to the unopened road allowances should be aware that the trail is being established. In the area of Best Road in Concession 10, a portiOftof the trail is located adjacent to areas zoned for aggregate extraCtion, The zoning retleca the location of licensed operations that are active or will become active. 1'be trail aIi~ may have to be re-negotiated from time to time in order to avoid potential conflicts and for safety reasons. A portion of the proposed trail is a permitted snowmobile trail. Again, for safety reasons, certain arrangements should be i1egotiatIId with the snowmobile club. Abutting municipalities must approve use oftbe bqnl~""'l roads. Acknowledgement that this notification has been completed must be.,ub.. .t. 1 tIO the Director of Public Works. 3.3.2 Private }\uperty There is a section of the proposed trail, easterly from the end of the maintained portioDof Wilcox Road to the road aJIowance between Lots 14 and 15, which is private Ploperty. In order for the trail to connect, a legal agreement must be negotiated between the I"operty owners and the Association. 3.3.3 Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law Staffreviewed the proposed trail in the context of the CIarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Section 4.4.2 of the Official Plan states: ''The Municipality supports the establishment of an Oak Ridges Trail System as part of the Municipality's integrated trail network. The Municipality will consult with provincial agencies, the Conservation Authorities and the public interest to such matters as trail location, design and funding." :ii U~ MO.: WD-16-" PAGE ! Section 14.6.1 also states: "Uses permitted in the Moraine shall be conservation, reforestation, agriculture, and passive recreational uses such as pedestrian trails and horseback riding." The Clarington Official Plan encourages the routing of a Trail in the Oak Ridges Moraine. 3.3.4 Liability Protection for the Municipa1ity In order to reduce the risk ofliabi1ity to the Municipality, it is recommended that die Association be required to fulfill several conditions (Attachment No.2); sip a Lease. Waiver IIId JaMmnity (Attl"'hrnmt No.3); and provide lDsuraIM:e n.....;ng the M\...:- .t,...tity as co-insured. in the amount ofS2,OOO,OOO.OO CJIti.~ to die Tl .l& 3.3.5 BouDd8ry Roads The OK R.idps Trail Association must obtain a,~atinn from the adjlicmt i . ,.-.;-~"':.,- Ml1m~wherethetrail is locautettaBl-......fRolG. Acopyof_~ Council's resolution to the Townships ofManvers and Hope will Provide the 1101: III,)." approval of Clarington's Council. 3.3.6 ~;1~" GIll ....iowr.GD~ Road Allowancea and Alterations to Road _T""":" ' -- - A1k>.. L ..~ . .,.oftlle Trail Grooming or alteration to unopened road allowances or alteration to any road allu,,1illt<> that forms part of the trail are subject to approval from the Director of Public Works. Mature 1ree8 and natura1 obstacles will not be disturbed; construction or excava1ioaof any kind will not be permitted. 4.0 CONCLUSION The Municipality, through the Official Plan, endorses development of the Trail. The Public Works Department has no objection to use of the unopened road allowances provided that the Association fulfills the specified conditions to ensure public safety and protect the Municipality from liability. As well, it is appropriate to advise abutting 1 : 23 REPORT NO.: WD-l0-99 PAGE 6 property owners and obtain approval from adjacent Municipalities where the boundary roads will form part of the trail system. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, ~~ Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works Fnmldin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Respectfully sOOmitt...! , ( . Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. ActiDg Director of Planning and Development JCO*SA V*ce 03/02/99 Pc: o.t~ Trail Association CIo.IWForrester 6 Mil1tane Orono, ON LOB IMO Township ofManvers Box 210 Bethany, ON LOA lAO Township of Hope Box 85 County Road No. 10 Port Hope, ON LlA 3V9 :24 - iI '.1 ,I 'I , Iii OPEN ROAD AlLOWANCES PRNATE PROPERTY UNOPENED ROAD AlLOWANCES TOWNSHIP OF HOPE YEAR ROUND MAINTENANCE TOWNSHIP OF MANVERS SUMMER MAINTENANCE ONLY TOWNSHIP OF MANVERS YEAR ROUND MAINTENANCE TOWNSHIP OF CAVAN SUMMER MAINTENANCE ...... - - III III 11111111 ----. ------ -- .... "rT ,.. Iii 1 Ir-j . _'0 _PL ~ 1."~>>1 I -Ifr '-....i~y' " I \ 'f-IE~~ I, \ I :"' "'" l~~" ",'" "" ',;:: " " " " " .. ~ ~ s' I" II ' ~ ~~ ~. ~ ~ l~ p- I ~!~ ~C~ i ] _ ~1=::J \ J} ~ I ~ '-^ F I f-~ I --.: ,. ,... -f 1- : - ~ tr II ~ I i I ~: ~~ i ~~ p r, 1: ~ c' nJlr L ~ ~ r I ~ ~~W: 1l1_~ ~ 'I 1 L~U=~ - M ~ r-- ~ ~ ~ r [I rl r-l~ /! -1 I I~~ .~ ~ !IF r:~ r rln ,1m',,! Ii rll. C=hl ,I i I I I I \1 " , 'I! DRAWN BY: J.R.M il DATE: JAN. 1999 , REPORT WD-10-99 I III ATTACHMENT NO.1 I I ~RC*i10 . . . L \ I ~ 2 1 I f- 7 6 5 4 ,~ '= - IT ..Jf-- SUBJECT SITE 1 ~ ~~~ II : , 1 l N::~ /~ 17 I ,L L..--V " I, I iI ! -I , KEY MAP II I I r I ii I I \ '.1 I 1 r;~ ,,--': I I . A I 1 : iJ il ~] -! ' : I I =! \ I I I I f- I II , , 11\ , THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON OAK RIDGES TRAIL ASSOCIATION CONDmONS FOR USE OF UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCES 1. All abutting property owners must be notified, in writing, that the portion of unopened road allowance abutting their property will form part of the Oak Ridges Trail. 2. The Oak Ridges Trail Association will maintain in effect liability insurance ofnot less than 52,000,000.00, naming the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington as c0- insured. A copy of the insurance certificate is to be filed with the Public Works Department. 3. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is ,esponsible for any claims directly re1ated to tile trail. The enclosed Release, Waiver and Indemnity document must be completed aod returned to the Public Works Office prior to any use or undertaking of any works on the trail. 4. Damages to the road allowance are the responsibility of the Association and will be repaimI by the Association to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 5. Trail improvements, modifications, etc., must be approved by the Director prior to commencement of works. 6. Failure to comply with any subsequent direction from the Public Works Office with regard to public safety or environmental concerns arising from the use of the unopened road allowances will void this approval. 7. A map of the exact trail with signage and marking must be provided to the Public Works Office. 8. That the abutting Municipality approve the location of the trail on the Boundary Road. Roy Forrester, Chairperson Oak Ridges Trail Association Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works 1 i Lb ATTACHMENT NO.: 2 REPORT NO.: WD-I0-9 TIlE CORPORATION OF TIlE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON RELEASE, W AlVER AND INDEMNITY IN CONSIDERATION OF the permission being granted to Oak Ridges Trail Association, JJwe HEREBY RELEASE, W AlVE AND FOREVER tractors, representatives, elected and appoiDlllid officials, successors and assigns OF, AND FROM ALL claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, actions and causes of action whether in law or equity in respect of death, injury, _or damage to any person or property. HOWSOEVER CAUSED, arising or to arise by reasonot'1he said procession The Oak Ridges Trail Association FURTIIER HEREBY UNDERTAKE TO HOLD ~WE HARMLESS AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY all of the aforesaid from and against any ~~.~ liability incUrred arising as a result of, or in any way oo......Q.ccJ with, or neglig+ Ie request, the resulting permission and the ~dIitted event. EXECUTION OF THIS STATEMENT IS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT TIlE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO TIlE ABOVE W A1VER. RELEASE AND INDEMNITY. Date Name and Title 112/ A1T~NO.: 3 REPORT NO.: WD-IO-99 '.>>lAY 23 P!1 2 :32:24 ...d 8ARVIE CO.SULTA.CT SERVICES 8801 Hosport Rd., Orono, ON LOB lHO Tel: (905). 983-9106 1) ~t1'T1IT1'\1nftTi\ ;lJi-:..:JlI.1 \~ U"~J MAY 1 . _ Dear Ms. O'Weill, LETTE. OF 0..OSITI0. .e: Oak .i.... Trail '.':0N\C:~.~t; ~.: Of Cl.ARIN61~ MA\'GR'SOfJU As per here is our .,. telephone re.pon.e conver.ation in ..ritins of as a couple requested of b, _...... "0 ,our"". On two occa.ions, m,.elf or m, family. have "happened" ..on represeBtativ.. of the Oak Ridses Trail As.ociation. Firstly, at the front part of the property in.id. the ...., Do..er. _all' the "propo.eel'" trail and the, w.re ....rYUb. initially a. to wb, tha, _re tr..pa..in,. 0.. ....t;.Jr. b, the Da.. of 0011 Fer,u... told m. that I had no i...;....... my boundar,. was and that th., were setting the trail. The "setting" of the trail has resulted in broken saplin.. .and utili,inS ad..r trail that cro.... the property. . if..:;:.-~ SecondlY'lIlJ.olI and a fri.a. .ere .Do".obiling on tbe P""_.....'..... ' when the, ca.e acros. 10" "orre.ter (for the .econd " ) and another .aD, who aft.r trav.rsin. ..v.ral f.nc.. t.~~"t to wh.re th., were and trav.rsiog yet another f.nc. to.,'" their pr.."ace on the prop..rty. Th. other man infor.....' son that people walk on the sidewalks in front of hi..... in the cit, and that this gives him the right to walk on anothers. My son infor..d hi. that sielewalk. are p.blic pr.p.rt~. and that he_.tr..pa.aia, OR pt._. propert,. My lawy.r h.s the original same letter I received only Hr. Forre.tar on Aggregate. (St. and I have a I am a tenant on letter. c.....er.ati.ns with Roy Forre.ter wherein you informed me that that Mr. Forrester was conaiderins I waited for his response. informed .. that the trail was I ha.... ..... .._rou. with your..lf, Jan numerous conflicts the trail route. reachins hi. he so here ... are. contd..../2 MUNIC'P.~lITY OF CU~r.i~.;,:~ IGN (;E;~E;'JE~J PUllllC WO!l1.s DEPT. ""1', .. C" t:'''' (",:,e. -H ,---- . i .: ~ - .C (' ~\ -..,,~ i ! ':":".~:::.. - '-'--'----'- : ~..;,:<;:~ i.;-,-: :;,_~ i _.______.....;_. I r~.,;tc .:.: ~:2!::~~. .~. :;.PJ : _.' ;~l'..e..;tigr.:e ~ It~~a."t I ra..e~~~~.ai~.::;:~' !::--.<.:3: I:'} MAY 2 6 2000 File -1 ;," ~--- A~r'-~)lQ.,i~- REP9ltt~9:.'~,l~._.. b -2- This "trail" has caused my "right to quiet enjoyment" to be breached and the safety of not only my home and outbuildinss, my family and .y i.mediate environment including wildlife to be compromised. Old or current deer trails and pathways that we use on the property are not public walking trails. The original guidelines referred to "abutting or a~joining" never did traversing enter into it. There appears to be nO consideration or respect for other parties' property and L do not wish to constantly police the property against trespassere, Duffer"in has informed me to "call the police". I really doa"t wish to do so. However, I may have to especially when 1t becomes a "freeforall". I am involved with the Wilmot Creelt and the Ganaraska Conservation Authority who have expressed concern to .me regarding this issue. I am fully prepared to work with the Authority and take stewardship of the poreto. of the Creelt that runs tbroulJh this. property. That sec~ forms part of the headwaters, I've already cleaned up garb.... from trespassers. I truly would like to enjoy my home without the fear of meeting up with a "group" of people or individuals while. walking alone. Tbat "group" may not only be tbe Oak Ridges, it could and will comprise of people trying to get across into Kasport, snowmobilers, ATV riders, mountainbiltera and hunters. I did make a suggestion that I hop Mr. walk across his yard once in awhile. I would be trespassing, rightly so. double standard within the Municipality? Forresters fence and I was informed that Does this allow for a I didn't think so. Si~CrelY' I/~"" Fran arvie cc Dufferin Aggregates Janice Auger Szwarz (Senior Planner) Judy Herod (Communications Officer) Caterina Gucciardi(Barrister/Solicitor) ~l; ~IL DIDCTI~~ tJ..Jui. d~~~1I.fLdJ>-2 - ,:J-..Lb ~/Oa ~,,,u".J.lY .J.I.. "::,,,1. I' FEB 3 3 20 PH '00 TO: MayorH:1mreandtt.temb~:-:;('I:r- '::~(i! Ta111\'C'rYC'ln:.:~rn,'J~!':ltld'_1 ',,1 " "\'..' rcganJing lh~ pr~lposcd US,I~'''''' ,-;" 'J' ~.;h l~: ;,.r ,C ,I.. n-,l; ("'I'"' " .,.. -I \ ,'~, .1:,.' ,'. r.Be:ltNikbusandmywifcEJi:;::'::!,~,:,;. .,:-~ ~_-~~;,(" farmland. and bush. 1 farm in iJ,l.LII>':i.:>iuty 1,\ Hi! LkJ)J \'.lnJ~r:;.:~;. """,:J::: " " ' The nonh end of my fnrmland abutls ;\ road allowance ~Cl\\'e~n tonCcssilm 8 and Cnnl'C'..;~i'l'l n, '""f \\h;~'!1 I want kepl UNOPENED for the following reasons. \Ve are already e~periencing tr-:~r:l:'<:;cr"_ hunters. dirt ~ikC'rs \\,1,,, (1:11~~:1~':" II~C fen..' :-; ! ",I i~r :':"~":' '. '~y opening to the main road (Mospon Rd.) ,\ ill not ollly ,diuw. hit cll\..'Utlla~;,; lll'.)r~ 0f .:.,.: ;''':.'1 ... _..., ...:..! usage by vehicles and ulUluthorized users. Last summer. I repaired broken r~ncc::; f"r days. \ty liard w,'lk Jlid ,:i:lt.;ria! ..;,'< \\-~;.' (~u.;:, '!:..: _~';;;:"_ caused by irn:sponsible adults. I have. in the p3St put up 'No Tresp~IS~ill{ si~n~;; PI11:' to see th-..=m di'-;~ll'pc~lr, :\I.~(). hUlllcrs Irc:-:r':I~~ \\ :~h tocaI disreprd to tile land or landowners. I believe tile intent behind this road allowance opening is not the reasons we are lead to believe. TheTrnil Association boasts that they do not trespass or c1im~ f~::~,.. Yet d.;'ri1C Ii:': T",,": : ,'"" ~'" being finalized. aDd not only Trail A.>sociation members. but Chair of lh is chapter of the O.R. T.r\. , Ii.. \':. os recently uJ:muary 29, 2000. trespassed on my properly and c1iml'.;J my fences. They have nn, ~;"'" proper notifICation to the land owners as s~1.:ified by Cuuncil. Th~)' ha,',,; nu regard fnr tl:..:ir own association ruIes. why would we expect any different actions toward the landowners. MysUU ,~.totlleO.R.T.A. is.,.. Only a sIlort 01;__ away to the east is the Ganaraska Forest lands. The land is owned by tile Gover..- It alJeady has miles and miIcs of bcaHtifuI established !rails. Aweaible aod easy for all a partinz -.ia aIao in place. What furthermore gravely disturbs me is that Mr. Yea is involved in this misguided Trail Association plan. Mr. Yea 0_ busbIand adjoining our land to the wesL Why is it. exactly this location is chosen for a trail? Is it to create special future access for Mr. Yea's bushland? Weare totally opposed to any trails being established. ~J JrytUu f'iJl \GlEIlK I iUIl't I , tMHIAlt I . ~__ TO ~~h"" ~. -f/ -2'c~. si./. 2~ , ~i, i'\',' SiJ ~~. , . I I , I --...-1 A!'IAfllMENT 1'10.: 4 ~~~ N~.: WD-32-00 Beat Niltlaus ~ . , c-;.-y,,-./.,f' Edith NikIaus COUIICIL DIUCTlOB B-3 'OOFEBlll 111111:40:13 To ClaringtOll Town Council David & Susan Gould 9004 Mosporl RD N Orono. Ont. LOB-1MO M Januarv 3t/OO fil . ~ ~ o;:t a: We anendcd!be information session January 25. 2000 al tile Orooo Town Hall and fDllI!be Oak Ridps.' Trail associarim(ORT A) representatives. We expressed our concerns to Roy Forester ... otbers, !bat _ in ~rr...<IaDce wbo advised us where !be proposed ttail would be located. I:Zf We aslr.ed'allOtof~dIaldiey WlnBOtallle to answer. They could only speak onllDw !beir Il'-'t... would.......nn..t lbemsdves but were lIIIlIIlIc 10 proride informaIioa on how !bey were .unmuol uoa..cIk.~-ae. We iDquind ifdie apnri-rim or any members had walked die IIllilIO see if itwu even a viable dlose to make, !bey said yes, however when we asl<ed m-;U>n question !bey did BOt knoW' !be answen. Sawnlay Jamay 29/00 1 t:OOam we WIn suqnsed to see a group of people staring down our drl"-:t looklIlg at _!louse. 1 _10 iDvesligaIe and tbey drove off. I tooll: my car and \ooIa:d to see were ..< bad gme... diIaJvaed dial !bey were J8bcl al dle COOler of Leskard and Skelding Rd (110 1lIDiaI"" I _1KIIIIe __ al about 12:00 a group of people were cOOling li'om !be West of my propeny, apiIl.l ,. investigated 10 .. wbo tbey were, They said. wbcD my wife approached that tbey were ~ ..OJ.'lAc,." We lOId tIIea_ tbey were Trespassing (not on die road allowance but on Mr. NikIaus .' . . c'" . identify !b-...1ves. They did not and !be police were called. They canied,-< . knoddDll doI1JlI small trees IJIltil!bey readted Mll8pClIt Rd. Theyaossed die road and were I!eadiDg t/lf!"~,. Leskard ,un~'~.~., I tooItmy video camera and MIlt to lballQo!li(JI.1 ~laped d1!lm~~ .... n, fldd. ~",*orved IDII dIey quidI)'~ Ai Ibe unopened road allowance and ~ . 1OWlIRf" ....liIey lIlTiwd Ibey c!iinlled'aMilUBfeltitled IItdJelr iellides. We did~ . dJrae peopft;llII8lleiDg Mr. Forestel' (Clairfclr dJe ORT A Claringtm cbapler). I find it 'Illf)' surprising that no one ~ os to inform us of !beir activities, and when we !bey ~ iguomt us. We asl<ed very Sl*ilically al die town information session about Ibis very activity and _lOId !bat !beir m<mbecs never harmed !be eovironment. climb fences nor IreSp8ssed OIl otbers pI~. Obviously, Ibis was not.lIUe. . We are ~I continuous problel!lS, wi!btrespassers trying to gain access to M~ parle. -'", cUlli:uc:e!l4owD. ""OVei".treesanddesUoy,lbelllllUGllarea. We asl<ed!bat "if you lJllCIl!bes;l' .' .... .... ... ailoI!ol1AJ!i!I..Ii- ..loW do yW aJO.... J~ ~, wbo WIlL use it fuc odJei" uses" tbeydld_ .. .... '.. ..... not ."'-lIIllJ.l!.. III........ lilt.'" r.--:~~ was opened up (widJoot die .' . .' ,'~ from die r m~. ' .. 10 LOT 34 ...,..~ ..elI_ expelienced Hold !be amount of uoWllllled . ',.,;;. and damage. There is no way to control Ibe Dirt Bikers. snowmobiles, off road lIUclcs and hunters frOlJl" using and destroying Ibis area. There is no guarantee that the users authorized or unauthorized will slay.OIl the desigDab:d trails. In most cases !be locatico of !be unopened road allOwances are not well known. 'l1I4 area is nqtfeaqd) 011 !be days precediJJg an event at Mosporl Park, traffic in the area inaeases b<<.f .~. these lID till .llIlIc& an: biding !beir Iiquoor and. drug parapbemaIia to pick it up later durint Ibe race' ~. -. weelcelld. During race weekend cars pass by our house looking for a way to gain access.!!,!.,,", park so..._ do not ba",to pay for !beir entertainment. This will cost !be Park money and us !be un~ted .!\uests. _ New Proposed Trail will only further cause problems for Mosport Park and !be Residenllllbt the area 81"',,- allowing dlat swift, easy, legal access. ; JRlG:::., ____ ... This is a delicate area and any lmtller development will destroy this area of the ~ M<frilIl-. .. - We are asking!bal when and if council meets to discuss this issue !bat you take into f~atiaHhe--'1-'-.. wishes of Ibe residents and not allow Ibis route to be approved. TIle portmo thal we ,*"e (?J!Jl9\'~d to is"i~ _~._ area west ot. Mosport Park and West to East along the unopened road allowance known as the 911> .i ., concession to Mosport Rd. 'ri.- ..' '--:--.. ... -.. ~L.. . _\...~\r-\..~~.. .~...-'"...._ ~~,._.:-s:"!~:~....,.I:-=- ' .'~'__' Thank you for your consideration ./}-/J4.:--p)( . David & S_ Gould 5] ATt)lc.-.~"'NO.: 5 REPORT NQ.: WD-32-o0 . . 9SI2 Old m..' __~. 3S RR #12 Orono LOB IMO Qll1.Cn 71t . . .~~ ....iiiiiliJE: --- '.-:'. '~ Adm AIIt to Dio-.y of Public Works July 7,1999 ';;S~S=(a. -;---.i:";;:;,e',>wtf ,...", t~-_._.~.j";)::~:;; G:~:'" "i," l--~" kr:-.:::;-:U- f---'.- ~ I ' 4GT U --4St B.. ..iDe, On LlCW r-L':3UI~ \;~'(.:w:s ;-".;:'.;tr ....'". t. Fila Hie: l.IIeallo ,...d_U' ~ llofCouDcil fiomRoy F"'il~1 ....Jl.-~ ~Ms O'Neil: """c;., I" . , ..copy of Roy's Idtcr 110 you on July Sill, 1999 Ie: the proposed u~of b.4........lots :Mlllt2S, CIIrte TowDSbip. ~~",i.'+, ;oppo&e the ~u" of this a&.-.ce tOr rC11 00JIS already JIlJteIt in.... there is currently a trail on the road allowance. At a .one e.... widl'" weeks ago on location, we poiDled out to Roy the existing trail that is -qaia .:.".~ and wen usedtoday"is 00 priwte property, The actaIl road .~- :-_ ......'" .__ m T .....111025,... wdvc.liwtI.... · ~.l~.r ~~"!:::.,~~~:.~=~u:w~"tJlll ~lfIl, si8ce the allowance is divided on the survey between us and our neighbours, the K~..~ frJll'IIethetrail be mowd to the weat(Roy isaWll1'C of this option) ormowd1iD the exI."'... wal1ci11g1skiing trail along Old Highway 35. SlDcemly, d.url~ Leigh Parker cc cc P.O. Box 18SU Au,..,.n rm . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 : )[ ATI'ACHMENT NO.: 6 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 OAK. RlDtiES TRAil.. ASSOCIATION - PUBUL ,..mETING TUESDAY, APRIL 20,1999 ORONO TOWN HALL NAME, ADDRESS. POSTAL CODE AND cOMMENTS TELEPHONE NUMBER (PIa. priIIl) 1,t~oE "'-I 2/# .01'5.. AI dO- L. e-_pc:pJ4J of /~777;v,"- ~~~ c_~ r J{1f.... I CJ/lo"v )(" S Krill '"'" ~ J, 61># <,,v , ,;/$7?'P~ at" 81.-1- ~dJ. ~;l> a,vIdJ"''''hl~~. ~ ~.$:u.l.y. ~llJllU~/I." lCr.f. 7k -rht/.. ~APNU""-<. JeN,> ~HI4IC/ICL." '" :(.(,.1 Hi I' s7-. s:-Jt. Ilk .,; (p.J; H.t. ~ tI&fC:; ~U.t l'dt+ '.'~. 757 CJ J-fS~.i.J.. ()tHn....o I..C ~ 11'4\0 1~~~ j...&J fAltNlC ~j" . IbDMJ,A.{~N 11/1,(,6 ~""..... J..I C. .1.::[ 'f :53 ATTACHMENT NO.: 7 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 OAK. RIlJUES TRAIL ASSOCIATION - PUBU\- ,~TING 11JESDAY, APRIL 20,1999 ORONO TOWN HALL NAME, ADDRESS, POSTAL CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (PIeue print) COMMENTS ~bb\t t 5tV<- 1\~VY\OIl ~ ~rQ - ;::, trOU') LAJ ~'6\pL- lolL-c.oY-. R.r? If\V/uu'UoJ.,,y pnJa:tL ~{~ -fO~ QI'C.OrJO oM 1Y'a.(M\..\.!W\ --4\tK (l)u ~jOl")lu~ t- L..o6 i l'(\Q .Q.ll.t~ J:lJ.. ': IY\-tta hJY -t-1f -ttJ.:t ctl a..L'-'! ~fAlA-~~ ~~'-l 6f?~ -~ c (~l.Lt L-v-~ ) a...ltt..-clA.a.-t=c bJ(tl\...~ US\.LC~ ~ ~SO L~'\.LCO>< k:.D '\L.t.Q ~-n-.. t...lX....~ ~~~ ~~--o ~sLf~~~ ~{ ~ ;'<-,1- ~J'~~ --~~-< (2-.-,....,..., ,,~~ g.-n--n~ cdd. ,,(..ol3'Jo -;;;d(l ~}~ff;y A y f: C. J. .Q.Cjl. ,(D... ~lJ If COn>. Ar6Co\ . 15/ F..e..rrr's ~ ~lA~-\-.( ~OO I _ ~ r H~. J bltvt- d- re.s l-A. K ~ C./ (70s') 1-26 -1/41 . 1154 OAK. RlDtiES TRAIL ASSOCIATION - PUBLIC .vlEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1999 ORONO TOWN HALL NAME, ADDRESS, POSTAL CODE AND COMMENTS TELEPHONE NUMBER (PIcaae print) , \(~\,J 0\ ANrf1t ::JAcK.Sc.",J S()~J 0\'- #r oor CAJ'eo, b~ loLi3Z O{~ -SCv.j:J eJ. -r o.J~ ~ \\\U ~ ~ k ~'5. R{G%~ --- ?\O,t}(.. ~f ~~. ~\..A(,\<....sTbc..K. Dr-J ('I\Q. I...O~ I~{"ll c,.,. ,.".. ...., .~ 11 jj Municipality of Clarington Oak Ridges 1.rail Association Comment Sheet re Oak Ridges Trail, Seago, Chapter Name 1 . ~~ US\. LC oc eD. 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J LIP hlR Lot No. q Concessio~ Phone No. qo5-7~/- ogqo &u-v e~ <AV.A'n~ -t:.L _'U'- ,/..-m~ ~. ~ /1~;:Z;u-J ~ ~ #-J . ~ d-cf: ~ .~. ~~ W ,c. ;;t:/u h.-4~.. d!J ~ /717M.L a ~..~ /H-<.-,~ -4.- dnkL ~(j ~ JL ~. J/.<- a-u- aLM ~~ -did .d-d- -t/uJ ~ A..~i ~-d-~ t2l~fi--~.~~ ~ ~ ~I 1J1 cA.-d {!~:d.:v d~ ~L. i - 1 Ub Municipality of Clarington Oak Ridges Trail Association Comment Sheet re Oak Ridges Trant Seago. Chapter Name Lot No. :L Conauru J Phone No. ~ 6.J ~ ;(.:)0 . YJ-L/U7L~~7~t)~-~.~ ~~~ ~ -<-.to ~ ~ ~<l/' n<-- Z; ~~u,~~~ 9~tp~~Ltl-V-l-J'd ~ ~~7~>~~;'~ ~ ~I ~_t,-/4 7-LL~ ;JIIA.j'lL_//iZ~tv. .- v w.L~~~ dt~~.'~<1~ Ii ~~ ~.1~ ~ _?~ .~ /~ <l-o Z;" _~,.'u"~L C-- t7 - .. .' J;~ t4tLu~ ~ 1~ w ~ ~ o~:~.:;r!~~ tb "L..e ~ 1;~4 17/4- hu- ~-'/- ~/ ~ 1~ I ~ ~J~~ W~W'Y.~' LI<i;!!",~::..I....... ~ {~j.~~-'-7J.~c--<J.L~~ /.,;,/~t._.~ ~.t; r~' ~t/.AIL.J ~./ ttl--4AU-'''~ a ~ ' J-L ~.L~ ~~-7r:~7. .~ ~.L~~- ~ /~ ~,/~o~.lf.. ~ ~(J ~-~~. SJ-~~~~ ~~..J~f ./. r~ . .-. -~L:;.~ ~ ~- -<L. c~.t:-C:::;:~-M-a.~a?"" ~ .J-~ ~~..~/v_~.JL7' f I / - 1 it.)1~ L:,n R I ~Q __..______---..---r- - -':-.... \lu.b \~L ~,6 Municipality of Clarington .. -_~~ . ,- Oak Ridges 'n"ail Associatio:n_. - - . - - ---------.- --.----- COmme...... Sbeet- :UL --- --------- \ --- re Oak Ridges Trail, ClariDgtoD Chapter ~-_.s-(c---. -= --------.-- _.~ Name SYJ.v'i "f- J....E:/(;H PAArcEA. Address G'j .:f ~:.1 OJ..u flhl}, 3 ~- JUt ~~ O!tO;JO ON LO B IMD Lot No.1.1 Concession ~ Phone No. 9B3-C131~ I. The line fence between lot 25 and lot 24 has a 66 foot offset. Half the road allowance is on 'Kennedy's property' and half is on 'Parker's "'U~ty.' Thus a revised line fence will be required. 2. Tbe~Dt path is not on the road allowance. It is on private property. 3. Num.erous trees will have to be cut to open the road allowance. 4. Signs. tines and mechanical barriers will not stop motorised vehicles. Dirt bikes. four wheelers, and snowmobiles are currently some problem on a path we try to keep private. An open path will be worse. 1 : 4U !Fax. q<i3 - 52fJ I !Fax. 023-q2HL A 71": -::r ANE:, (!) '" A-Ma- ~) Municipality of Clarington Oak Ridges nail Association CoIIIIaeat Sheet re Oak Ri~_ TraIl, CIariDgtoa Chapter Name tr' 9 Lot No. CODCU~ Phone No. 9/3-9J?'::1 A4c1re.. 6/..l() ~ /}-({; _ WH'( -rt-h~ i::u{u..... c.. ,.0 _ WAc is _ ~ rfo W Lc..'- I,;.J SU ~e A1V IS W t LL NtJ"f llSr;. _ 1...;140 WUL PA-'-( ~()R S LlRl/e<f OP RoA.c') AllOw," _ t...J He W (\.. L c..L~A-,.j - ~p 1":Jf.1! P'S (.. t-rr ~~Hlf1oJ; {C/!)(<€. (!fh.-S J ~A-l7fH.ttl I )1(,/11 rlc IS e.'S lire) - wt+o WtL.l.. /N";.U{lE. C~/~S WiLL AJd1 ,1t()et<. ~c.l.~ 7""0 P/lIIJH-1C ~tt:.-S/bI5...c~ s A,..~ SN(9.. th.. (;),..,rS . ?A-4 ~()f{ ~I.I 0 w Hofl /l. tt:.-5 ~E,..eII>J6- i r,I t.J1-IEf - UJI-wi" ....A __ .1 #'f"CJ ~ ~ , -, n-I ^"l 41 N RG-A-b fk <... ~ ....JA+-CE- /l-tJ-.; ~/~ U:;~..,- TlJ PJ'()(JIi-(fr<t ~1>J;J~~ ~hTtf)I,J/N~ 7A R~h Ih-Ltk-J1=1^rt:c. (/.-J C)71'1€<< t-J~(l..d! Wl4 Ir I[~ft:c"- 6uR PIlO{}filZT'! 7IfYEJ) I 1 : 4 j L w,(.{f,I->N~~ '1 A b ~/,/tc.I~ (. ,.... .... Oth.rl'o . 1:l^,~1 0 Est 1968 MEMBER OF C.o.R.S.A. AND O.F.S.C. po. BOX 128 80WMANVILLE ONTARIO L 1C 3K9 Phone (7051 277 -2906 Mr. Roy Porrester, P.O. Box 97, Orono, Onto LOB-lHO. February 6,1999. Dear Sir, 18 reply to your inquiry about using the snovaobile trails we current 1. ..intain in thi.".... as designated valking trail., you should uncJerstand that WIt .. not have any jurisdiction over the usage of Road Allovances which aost of our trails follov. In a fey locations, our trail.ceross private property vhere ve have land uae agreeaen~~!wl~~he pr~rty owners. These trail sections are posted ... ia f~r.it bearing snovaobllea only to cowr landol,. "". '. '. ,., 1 ty, a~.re closed at the end 01' the snovaoblle .e....;.". 1. "'\r:~,....,~~...d allovances vhere _ have established tul~...., _ dO' no1: tHtll... this .upersedes any one el.e'. right to ...t~trails. "e~;1lOC see a conflict vith your Valk1n9/hd.lc PG,".1 a"'c"'l\t",~.'~.hare u.e vith the occasi_l cross country skier and dOfJ- te_vtrainer vithout proble.s. "lI1kera v_Id btJ' _lla-.re of~~~1ng .novaobile. and ea.ily ~ fOrcthiH."_"..!~~..Jlj,:.~untly have anas tbllt.. ,.... ..... .'~~==' .Jtt.r~i-.".).- :.c,.),U.'....._.....'..!.....!:,..:.:r.. the scenery Yhile qett c. '111''',1'-'''.,1..>"," '" . .'. ...... ..".>,,,<.-,,. . ~-, - "-...'7:;,:",>,:-'-'. - - ----:.'. - - - - -.:<.:.:_,-'-. - -',', :,.:' Please keep us infor.ed of your efforts as ve vould consider posting signs on the trails to infor. sno_obilers of other usage. Yours truly, x:" ~ (' ~~ -, Xeevan HcCrua, President. 42 ATTACHMENT NO.: 8 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 . t" ('.1 ~l\:~'_?<. : 1 . S . GoufJd ~w~'>it;;~: '~cfl~ ..-ti . 1x3 0).7 7 F ~ AP-\J Ie ~'80 I Mas (70!lT ~ q~.3 - ~ lOb .J Cr'it"' Sie--.. 5 210;)- S/:-JoI;/lS Ro{. 1 g- ") <)S-fj:;;.... 'f~P4 - m.)\~U MaspN J3eat nrckl~ 9f3-~~'CY a;&'3- 1/Lf! +~' j.. ) I . 0 r 0 1\ 0 C) 8.3 - ,) j 7B -,- / e l q ~ \ '^' r- K f.!,. ~ 0 l'\ D A L I.. ()"~ ij ~\l ~ - IV 0 I T1\A')Jl. MuST 13~ 0,.1_ / _ rlf/S pj?./..;::>~IU,:S It ( .. I pru v A-r1.::.. ? ~u !j.;;~ (!' --r-1J rtl).. S'ffo,J/...d j].c /--.cAlC.t=u eN, \ (1 {J ILU i3 L!" IV\., I n r J.:i y\..1 C , tv "-' - 1: 4 3 ATTACHMENT NO.: 9 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 lATTE~G':::rt'n _~ ~lli~ICIP~LITY OF (.~..':~;.:(~nN ~~~C;il.::._ ;'J Note & File , C.!5tUSS '.iW:J July 23, 1999 t~J;-";::l 7:; SA~ ::i~A.-:".:,;er AU6 Q 5 1999 Mete & r,', 'j::'" :~ n.: Mayor Diane Hamre Township of Clarington Bowmanville, ON lr.o:o;~:t~iI !1:"::P~,:; ~ P\~oll\: ~vCtRj(~ GEPT. Dear Madam Mayor; By way of inhoduction, our names are Deborah and Stephen Tinmouth, we are the incumbent owners of property located on Wilcox Road, known as Lot 20, in the TOWDIbipofClarington. We pur-hAAed the pt~ from KathlIrine Braid in May widla closing of September I, 1999, although we have been resident on and leasing the t'"vr-1z for 3 years. T~,ately after concluding negotations to buy this property, we were informed about the Oak Ridges Trail Association's intentions. Let us C(\t..n.....t on our first attPfld.......e at a Council meeting in Bowmanvi11e on Mooiiay. July 19 - we were most impressed with your depth ofknowledg<<:> your kecDobserv~' and CO.I,.I . ,1Dd your approaclIabIe style. We write this letter in the hopes. that yo8 willllCCOldua 1be same attention to detail that we witnessed in your chairing.ofthe Council ,..-i1\8. We write this letter in response to Mr. Roy Forrester's appearance before yourself and members of council on that Monday evening in the matter of the Oak Ridges Trail A~ll&h7" 'tM K Association"). There are a IIUDIbec of issues we wish to bring to your au 0'18 ......lpOlogize in ldvaBeeifdais.c:arrespoodence res embles more ofa \~, than a Ie"'dut such was the depth of our disappointment in Mr. Forreater'a report to"" at that Council meeting. As to multi-use hiking trails - we are all for it!! My husband and I own 3 horses and I have beenridiDgin the Ganaraska Forest for over 10 years. We know the beauty of the forest and woodlands, the joy of a glimpse of wildlife, the rejuvenation of the heart and soul that can be found in the wilds. Our concern lies around the central issue of where one's right to enjoy the walking trails comes into conflict with the rights of property- owners who abut such trails. Users of the Ganaraska Forest recognize the 'red' circles which designate private property and we believe that with 11,000 acres offorestland available to the public use, there is absolutely no need to disrespect one's private property by insisting on having access to it. Madam Mayor, I'm sure you are aware that some residents have voiced their opposition to the proposed location of certain sections of the Oak Ridges Trail. I shall deal exclusively with our issues pertaining to Lots 20 and 21 where.the Association indicates 1: 44 ATTACHMENT NO.: 10 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 they would like access to an unDpen road allowance running north off Wilcox Road between Lots 21 and 20 to unopen concession 10 which runs east ofHwy 115. On the evening of Sunday, July 18 we invited Mr. Forrester to attend our home and property to try to work on a compromise to the situation; to show him alternative trails and explain our numerous concerns. In the spirit of co-operation and in good faith, we spent over an hour with him, we went over his maps (which were inaccurate as to the location of the next north/south unopen road allowance), we took him in our vehicle to show him at least 3 alternative trails running east/west and an additional 3 trails running north/south that are already existing, require little or no construction or clearance work, and are a1ready available to the public because they are on GRCA property. Most importantly, these areas are uninhabited and consequently, do not disturb any residents. Imagine our anger to hear Mr. Forrester distil our valid concerns into one wholly misleading statement, and I quote - "I went to one of their houses - the trail is blocked by brush and - they simply don't want it." We were so shocked in light of the perception that the Association is 'respectful' of residents and wants to use 'existing natural walkways.' Ms Hamre, there are no existing natural walkways on our property nor on Ms Schwartz'. When we questioned Mr. Forrester as to why he would insist on accessing this particular unopen concession, he replied in a rather meanspirited tone "because I can". I shall take an organized approach to setting out Dur issues: History of Lots 21 and 20, Wilcox Road, Township ofClarington For 100 years, Lots and 21 and 20 were one farm consisting of 200 acres of agricultural land. How long the unopen road allowance has existed is not known to me. Approximately 15 years ago, the total farm was purchased by the Bustiger Corporation (Diane Schw..tz who has also submitted her written opposition). Shortly thereafter, Bustiger severed 100 acres of agricuhura11and to Katharine Braid. Ms Braid built a home and garage which she sold to us in May, Diane Schwartz remains the owner of Lot 21 to this day. I have attached Exhibit "A" to this letter to better illustrate the location of buildings, the shared fence lines and horse paddocks, hay fields and a large barn facility that houses both Ms Schwartz' 2 horses and our 3. Our two farms are the quintessential example of good neighbors - we watch over each other's properties because we are so isolated, we feed and water each other's horses when on vacation, we share a woodlot, we have a lane running between the two farms to allow for movement of farm vehicles and hay wagons, our horses share the same barn and all of our winter hay requirements are stored in the barn on Lot 21 due to our limited storage on Lot 20. We are the last 2 residences on Wilcox Road, and there are no further neighbors for 14 miles behind us. Both of our farms are under hay cultivation by Mr. Jim Stevenson. Indeed, Mr. Stevenson spent considerable expense and effort in the last year fertilizing and seeding both properties. There are no fences dividing the huge hayfield that lies behind our respective horse paddocks. We have grave concern about public access to our cropland - this hayfield feeds Mr. Stevenson's cattle and our combined 5 horses.. 114j Residents of the Ganaraska have long been severely challenged by dirk-bike and snowmobile access to our property. The GRCA stand on trail use is clear - all trails are multi-use. Mr. Forrester made the comment to us himself that once the trail was built, he would have no policing authority Dver it. Madam Mayor, if a trail is built across our properties that accesses the GRCA lands, I believe the expression is "build it and they will come!" Build this trail on our lands and we will have no control whatsoever over motorized access to and damage of our hayfields, our woodlot will become another dirt- bike enduro site, our livestock will be totally exposed to the roaring noise and fear inspired in them by such motorized use. Unfortunately, people often don't just leave their footprints - they leave their drink cans, lunch rappers, empty film cannisters and shell casings. It would only take one lit cigarette to destroy our hayfields at this time of year. In closing on this issue, establishment of a trail at this. point would require movement of fences and gates, installation offencing to keep the pu!>lic off the cultivated lands and considerable expense by the Association to do so. The 'jog' around the gated portions would bring the Association onto our privately held lands and we are not prepared to grant any access whatsoever. Liability Issues The proposed trail travels north along our fence line which houses our horses, to a point where a system of2 existing gates open. east and west across the farm lane (see attached Exhibit" A") which join the horse pastures next door. The public would at all times have access to our horses. Our horses are not visible or accessible at any other point on our property. This is deliberate and for a number of reasons - people simple cannot resist climbing on the fences, taking pictures of, wanting to pet and/or feed the horses!. They simply do not rea1ize the danger! Horses are large, they are fast, they are herd animals and their instinct in what they perceive to be danger, is to run - regardless of what it is front of them. Did you know that f....Ail1g them grass out of your hand can cause them to choke? That they have food allergies just like people do? That they wear steel shoes on all four feet? Did you know that they can only see to each side, they do not have a direct frontal siteline which means they do bite big and little fmgers alike! Ms Hamre, inexperienced but well meaning hikers WILL climb onto the fence, will feed them something out of their hands, walk closer to take pictures, and the end result can be severe injury and even death. Obviously, we carry third party liability but it requires us to notifY our inSurance company when we take horses off the property, when they are being transported or if we are hosting an 'event'. Madam Mayor, I worked in a major downtown law firm for over 6 years. I can assure you that a waiver means nothing, that if! put up signs saying "please don't feed the horses or approach them" I am admitting liability in advance, that there is not an insurance company in the land that will offer to pay a claim. I simply do not wish to be put in the position Dfhaving the Association's insurance carrier and mine pitting themselves opposite in court trying tD get the other one to pay. I would remind you of the case a few years ago wherein a young boy 'broke' into the Metro Toronto Zoo after hours. He 1 : 4b climbed over a clearly marked perimeter fence and teased the resident wolves into a frenzy and they subsequently bit his arm off. The Zoo was held liable and the damages were in excess of $750,000. In addition, because of the very remoteness of our property, we have encouraged the growth of surrounding bush so that the house and its contents are not so visible and tempting to potential thieves. Allowing public access within sight of our house destroys that which Ms Braid and ourselves have worked to accomplish to shield the house from public view. Parking As you are aware, Wilcox Road as it pertains to Lot 20 is not maintained by the Township ofClarington. All road maintenance and snow clearing ends at Lot 21. My husband and I blow the snow, plow the road, fill the pot holes and grade the section of road that travels over Lot 21 and Lot 20 until it reaches our driveway. Although we recognize that we pay the full amount of property tax due, we do not have road maintenace of any kind and it is questionable access for fire, police or ambulance to our particular property. Again, Lot 21 and 20 have experienced numerous unpleasant parkiDg issues because of our proximity to the Ganaraska Forest. We have cars parking to offload snowmobiles and/or dirtbikes all year road. Unfortunately, we have had to ask people' numerous times not to block the 'driveway' and in essence, Wilcox Road as it travels"",,,,, across lots 21 and 20 is on private property. The road width at this point is apprOJ,j... IIJl'f" 8 feet. .. By establishing a trail head at this particular unopen concession, you are inviting the public to park there and offload. There will not be sufficient room for our vehicles to pass by any parked cars to access our driveway. There most certainly would not be sufficient width for access by any fire, police, ambulance or emergency vehicles to get to our home. The answers to all ofthe above are so simple - there are no less than 3 alternative existing north/south trails and 3 east/west trails within 1/4 mile of this unopen road allowance! Madano Mayor, we sold our home in Whitby and cottage in Gravenhurst because we so desired to 'restore ourselves' just as the President of the Association mentiDned in his presentation. We have invested our lifesavings, given a great deal of thought to our lifestyles. We each commute more than 3 hours a day to our jobs because we believe we have purchased a piece of heaven in the Municipality of Clarington for our home. It is private, quiet and peaceful and we are passionate about protecting it!. Please give your due cDnsideration to our very real CDncerns. 4f We remain committed to helping the Association achieve their ends. We simply ask they give the same respect and recognition to us as they are asking for themselves. We are available at almost any time for conversation with the Association and certainly invite yourself or any member of Council to attend our home and 'see for themselves'. In light of the mi~l~csentatiOns made by Mr. Forrester as to the content of our discussions with him, we feel unable to continue any worthwhile conversations with him but would welcome hearing from some other member of the Association. However, in light ofhis misrepresentation and diminishment of our concerns, I wonder how many other property owners have had a similiar experience? One fina1 note of encouragement - Mr. Steve Vokes and Ms Jan O'Neil have contacted us directly as they were aware of our written opposition. They have very kindly offered to attend our farm on the morning of Tuesday, July 27 at 8:30 for an on-site visit. Thank you for taking the time to read this report and we look forward to your response. Yours truly, (~ Deborah aad Steve Tinmouth 3862 Wilcox Road Orono, ON LOB lMO (905) 983-5668 Distribution: Mr. Steve Vokes - Director of Public Works, Municipality ofClarington vMs Jan O'Neil- Municipality ofClarington Mr. Roy Forrester - Oak Ridges Trail Association President - Oak Ridges Trail Association Diane Schwartz - Orono I j.;fY ~1t0-- 'vl VJ U Ill/IV\ \Ll" - .. tll1.lY U . ~ . 1't:....J1.4...r. . ..LJ-L. J '/rLl J. ).A/I" . i).v." l) . ., , ( " . \... V!-I.A--'- .8-<- / j~ l uV J/ ~) 1 : 40 Augusl4,1999 Mayor 0.. Hanve Township d Claringlon BowI.....JiIe. OntarIo Dear Madam Mayor. I am writing to you with respec.1 to the p11ljM1Md path of the Oak Ridges Trail. I refer to the IeII8r of July 23.1111I8. >>you from my neighboI.n, Deborah and Steve Tlnmouth on the same suIlject. I compIetIIIy suppartlhelr posltIon and endonIe the altematIve routes they have proposed and wit not lIIIre~"'" -. II s ~ 0.... ..... on the poinIa they have already raised.. I have IIvM ]\111. ....w to the GanaraIka for __ 20 yeMI. I have co-existed with hunters, trail blker8 encI.~. Not one d'- gnlUIllI '- found it II<< lIT Y to open the roed aIIoll8llce beiL.a.l Lois 20 and 21 in ord8r to pur.- their pis n .n. The G8Baska Ilself is enormous. I cannot Imagine that there is not a less expansive. dangerous and inll8llive ~ of satisfying the trail walkers needs as well. In adYanc:e I thlri: you for your CCINIicIelllliol.. 'l),~\...C t--e . 'Sc..-. k tA-.2LL.t.-, Diane Schu._ to. 3848/3858 WIl:ox Rd. Orono, OntarIo. LOB 1 MO (905) 983-9704 ~. :',T;~:'~:';;~ I :' ',I'. _.._~, l,~ . , '#'( , ,." -'. :: ~ , -' .- AU6 0 g :2':9 ' I \--_.__ __~~_. ~_ __ r'_ _ ;,.-, DIIlributIan: Mr. SlI8vev-.. vMs. Jen O'NeIl . Mr. Roy Forrester President-Oak Ridges Trail Assoc. Mr. and Mrs. S. Tlnmouth COP!ES TO FUDL~C ....;~~,~;,) Q::;Pi. . A~,~: "',r.~.,i!1l ~':ti: f<!! ~ 1 i 4'J ATTACHMENT NO.: t1 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 ... 1 .... ..1.:.... \ I I '"". \ I ,.; I ~:: ,;~~ '.t!~..: -;~.: --..------- -+.~.. .:1-J~,;.:o- :~~"~ - :. ,- : .~::: :..:'... :';:::. ---", \...--- ~L--~lC:.:~;'-:i-l.1Ct \' , ... n #,..,..~ r;,.......;" ".::~..mt.)..:.~ ,_.----- al~(;.". U '0j.=' ,.-;::. . ...: . '. t\UOJ' ;- _ _~.. ~,.......r\' i I 'L~V~S;.'~...' " .,."-" ~ f '___'._''--:-.:-- -----l - ___.__...'_........... """:"..' _;. !.,,~,,~ r' ._""..;}riil~;:...,;.:\fl) P'-~ .. -..- of iV,+!,. Our- rrJ~se.1 a.ji"'c:J fOfeL( D,.J.(.AiVJJO~lOte'" t cui-ba.cks..) 0 u,- u~/w,J-I.u..rS' hi1(,UJ'6-nlll'ne.. 4...... "~fll"'-/..-.~+ plt,.:f- t O-/!-- It -P-e., tId l/,(rJ-!e-er.:s'Aa.u< P/l'.sa.f?(l"'''~.) ct/- a. -h'~~ Wk~M ; ~t'y C\l'-e lV~t!)<!.,( (l'losf- &ONoI' '-i.t.eOrole5:-' ~ ),a.U<. ar-~ fI~r-y I. }'Y\t.(.cJ.., 0> Pr ~Cf' ,...,'-/.~d.' ",' , . , ; .::r-P yo~ Ao.v-e..ba,.,;.-f:.o ycur .Joc>lo:.....,ja:i.e-ly OtvJ..rG L C)wu- -P14?-ry) 'f(.~ US<<.....,r 'Y::"S~.O~S' ;.'.-.Je.'~~~:d; ~Jyfe O..p.. I. Wo-r--kJ. Pt1r~AJW 4~aJ#..;/-h's~y~',.Jf.~+ /""ro.4-...;-1 '., c/o .yiS1'" -E,tt!rcise? .; ,'.' ~. Roy. {=b,..rt's-kr C4. lirA I'h ~ 0,..). Friol.,y Q"",lq sk~J ,...p :r. touleJ h~/f !oC4,t-<.. 'f-I.~ .f~I'J~e/ilY~ _4-:fj,-e ~D~+,."...,f:I,.o..J i o-P +-J.~ L..:o1VJ:;:a <-l If Tra" h h.v.w...~,..J. fJ"Nc.. ~"/. 'I 4 ~ !'oNe.- ~J. ; 10. /1,.<. ON /t .<.ft,/"'J ::(: tfls,k-e'! h";""Jw.~ s w~4..-f i-,'If!><<._~" II ; you be h~N!-? 011/ n',.,.~ a.:f /10-;"""') f!.()y ~.v.J. I ~W~ ; +r.. cf-/."'-:-h-"'; /,..... Y ..{)tArll; I y hA ~ w a..f k.. ,/ ON ~,..Y-4<. 14 sf- r s.e~.J yo.e#lf"S, ~I'''''L'''' YnOU/......J -Jo -1-1../:::; a.""-e_~ Pi r sf /A.M.' wa. 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'fI-e.. --h-q r/ --+t Q...(. ,..,., t:4 IV Y f ~ of J-c.... /'" cld,'-d . 1 OCt, 411'1' /y ha'-<-e- us",) 4r- f;/~/Nd aoJ~AC~~~Y i ~ 1./ ,() y ,....,. 1 , 5 U REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 I ...., 0'^j 't'1J-r- .e<t' ~ . . - ;.-;;," is -</L 16rorsf Fad of' cJI,. k.; l . 7ft", :b~~s 0 hC/lH. b~eto-l {r/rv1J'Y!Y:!:;)' CUI/pi' eccl:o/;l2.ou-er 'f/..-e Iyie.....r.:s +-0 K~e-.f Y/e 'kad o~ - \IJ~ e,:,,~~ &?co~/~.Ot:L-7- ~!' w':;~U:7' ~ ;~ Nh-rJ~~. ri-:,;'~~, .~~~i6.~~' . - -2; NCI. NG.iJevvd . fj,)<B/~h e Ip. . :...L' -fo'lei - ~~Y-~j'.JL. m~ ~~~t0~r- ~ilVd-''s.apfroodc-CL~c1 ~ ~w.I~__n 6~ l..LIlllltv'J fu.!,e...ltwtM.:....~;_!~/L._-'--.:...__~;;.._~______n. 0.5 ,I-N. Sf 0 SS;/~ ON pr-,.u.",f.e0r.""Of-fLl-tyh.~S._.a.--_ .:JrSOO.OO ..,a/rve) , .:::z.. a,.s.J SCAre. 0 tjl.42.f-S\ w,)(. klf'-~t'<!' c.fI.is ..f-.r-a.-I. tL !;; Ii (!c~ss. . '. 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AdtninisdIIt iB Adail. ~..s Mayor Diane Hamre and Council Members Municipality of Clarington 40 TempelllDCe Street BoWlll8llVille, Ontario Dear Mayor Hamre: RE: OAKRIDGES MORAINE TRAIL I,... .~ taIbd to Roy F".......tbc Cbair of the C1arington Chapter of the 0akridFs Trail.A..,.Hrioa. The Police Service does not object to the ploposal to use the specified unopeued roed allowances that would extend the Oakridges Moraine Trail. Inspector Smith and I both support this endeavour that promotes conservation and healthy lifestyles. A healthier commUDity is a safer community and that is what we want for our citizens. I am available at any time for further consultation if the need arises. Please do not hesitate to call at 579-1520 extension 1687. ! :,L-~ ".~~ I ".V - J h~.J " :- ; ; ,~..... ----------"'1 ,,- ';ON I _::..._---: Sincerely Ted Dionne, Staff Sergeant Clarington Community Police Office. ......w.__.~ ..--' .._ w _---.;. -----:;. -. . ...---....,; .--, Oc 3G~ ATIACHMENTNO.: 13 1 i 5!. REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 77 C.nlnt St. North, Oshowo, On!. II G 487 Oshowo (90SI 579.1520 Toronto (905) 683.9100 Fox (905) 433.5023 OR. J2B REV 12198 Toll Free (905 . 705) 1.888.579.1 S20 Web Site www.police.durhom.on.co ./ 1 JWNSHIP OF seL JOG 181 PERRY STREET - P.O. BOX 780 PORT PERRY. Ol'ITAR10 L9L IA7 ..15 8 39 AH '99 PItone: 905-985-7346 or 905.985-7393 Main Office Fax: 905-985-9914 Clcrlc's OffICe Fax: 905-985-1931 EARL S. CUDDlE. A.M.C.T.. C.M.C. ..".. . oCIert ;v".:..'lWt.,::-.......T..,!f r ! f'totp F. ~.!~ I !" -___1-- June 3, 1999 IAmN~1 .Jt!n r-- . r- 1 l______~ , . ~--:_: ___.,-----.J Ie _r .. ! I ,,,-,J '-.-,.,', -:-------.- --.-..... JUN 2 Z 1389 " ~:."._.':.~'.-:,-. :_~=:; The MunicipaIily of Clarington 40 Tet.lpel'8nc8 Street BOVVMANVlLLE, Ontario L1C 3A6 ~U3U~; 'peRKS DEPT. . . IT.;'' A ,.:~; ,I.. .. .-:-'-: , .-.l..e ",aprr:..., .<..~~. .. - I File ATTEJmON: Ms. Patti L Barrie. Clerk RE: Oak Rldg_ Trail Dear Mr" McKay: At the last regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Scugog, held MBr31st. 1999, the Council, by resolution, granted approval to the Oak Ridges Trail ASBO n"111m to use specified road allowances within the Township, subject to certain terms and conditions. The purpose of this letter is to forward a copy of the Terms and Conditions, as well as a copy of a Release, Waiver and Indemnity form so that you are aware of the Municipality's actiona. Yours truly, ~ ~acoluJ (fI ~M~:n~C Administrator-Clerk 'I' .~~;;S.;-~ :'i0N-. C;_L:~::_. ~~__ f t,...... ",- ---- J,..... ..---__ '.- -:.-_..~.__. c.c.: Mr. John Scott, Scugog Chapter, Oak Ridges Trail Association Mr, Roy Forrester, Clarington Chapter, Oak Ridges Trail Association Mr. Ronn MacDonald, Roads Superintendent, Township of Scugog ""--, ............~._- ... ~.... \...~..~ .-..-. , "....,-..-.--. ~. ......-, ..--.. "-- - -- --i.- ~..__ ~~ LA" -~~- ATIX~~:;>tzI- 11 j3REPO~~- D.M. Peggy Whitteker ClerWTreasurer TOWNSHIP OF MANVERS Dave Marsh Aeeve 1474 Highway 7A Box 210 /fa 19 3 ~o PH '00 BETHANY, ONTARIO ~ LOA lAD ~". /' "\'(" ,./ ....-~-::-\ r :."11I">:,;'" I ... ~\~\ )T~/ -/::< -~ March 25, 1999 Tel 7U5-277-2321 Fa. 706-277-1580 The Municipality of Clarington. ;W,"T:'li ;J'('r) 40 Temperance Street, ;-._-- BO~LLE.Onamo. ~--- i L1C3M ~PH--l Attention: Marie P. Knight Stan~- ~~~ , I I , Re: Oak Ridges Trail Associdllll Request to Use Unopened Road Allo\:lI8nce5 ,'.;.;1Jt: -. ':"t' -~- " - . , MAR 3 0 :999 ':- -- ... ----.--- ~--_._-----:-~-_..: j::LiEL:': ~.'Q~!~ l 2C::?T 1_. . ....~ , .. --_.-.-.._-......_.~ .~ - ....! ;) - Dear Marie: Please be advised that Mllnvers Township Council passed a resoIuieR to apPf0.'4 in principle the use of lI*iIied road allGnaflees within our T-u- r~nr requelled subject to same condIlIons as ouIIined by your municipality. I have notified Mr. Forrester of council's approval and provided him wilt the documents required for signature and return to our oflice. I trust once we have received the signed documents together with the insurance proof that this matller will be completed. SiflCefety, -12~ ('v;!~.,:L,.r(. D.M. Peggy Whitteker Clerk-Treasurer /~ .--~. --....--.-.-....1 (. .- ~t V2cu/~{rlKuQ0 ...-.-.. ....--.. ---....j 1 i S4 ...:'.~~2~ D.M. Peggy Whitteker ClerkITreasurer TOWNSHIP OF MANVERS Dave Marsh Reeve 1474 Highway 7A Box 210 BETHANY, ONTARIO LOA lAD [/~:-~~ /~ ~\''::'\ -... ...... ......~. - '-1 :-:. I . c.,.' ./1 -'"-,,_.,-/ -/... . . Tel. 706417-2321 Fax. 706417-1580 March 25, 1999 Roy Forrester, Chair Clalif~, Chapter, Oak Ridges Trail Association, P.O. Box 97, ORONO, Ontario, LOB 1 MO Re: Request for Approval to Use Unopened Road Allowances Dear Sir: ThIs letter will confinn our telephone conversation following the Marchi.',,! councllrnl1lag. ';''-'~; I advised you that council has approved your association to use speci..../. unopened road aUowances in principle as requested, subject to your Association'. Fulfilling all conditions as specified by council to the satisfaction of the Township Road Supervisor. We er.cIClIsd herewith a copy of the Conditions for use of U~RIDIcl Allowances together with the Relssl., Waiver & Indemnity fonn. . We ask that your association review and if in agreement sign and return to us at your earliest convenience. Yours m:1y,;/ _// 41 ~c, D.M. Peggy Whitteker Clerk-Treasurer DMW:PW Encls. Cc: Manvers Township Road Supervisor 1 15j 'AU~-06-9~ 14.08 FROM.DUFFERIN AGGREGATES 10.9057617505 PAGE 2/3 DUFFERIN AGGREGATES P.O. 1Iooc.. . ..... 0._ L.9T 2Y3 Fee (-41.) "788-4774 =' ... ~ LIne; (41$ 79&--4771 Millon Line: (805) ... _ e 1151 ,.. .&'9Jet6,1999 RoJ Fo..II'1 0IIk ~ TI1IiI As.....' lL.. 6.. ta. ORONO, Onlario LOB 1MO . 0lIIIr Iff.~. ...r lI':e: OIt'rA - eIarIrlQb. ~ OUlJlldn.AQgrf_ . .~PropeIty lAIiIlDQ6. Conl:II I ..10. T_afa..dl~ ....."5! we wry 1IIIICIt-.. n . n lie tirn&you took on FfidIIy June 11, 199910 meetwill S- J I . ,PIId "..~ for DuIJetin'. Mosport ~4io... 81d Anne Guiot ourCllXWUllld willi S. -.... BnamJ811 & As...... . . '1m sony , was InIbIe 10 join you.. As tIIcft r .Ii cUtng.. m. II... DuIt8IIn AggIeQllkr plans on ~ a IIoeolCe IJ ~ ... l~l r ,,1 e(lIIifIoenCl8dpion lllt2&inlDlllt25, whk:h'MMdtlring \he ~':E."... . up."... - t J_ -'_ lr ...yw...L.h JJII..In.....-.ll... ... 11.11I 1"1"1 I r . L I'gww.....,..arso... ;, "peIlT~ ..... 0lII:W PIIn farlle Town. We are tlopIIfu/1h8twe wII be able to pursue" appIicalion in \he next shOrt while. As Ann&.o<JIo . It in 1he m IIIi IQ, "1le1cetlC6 exp8nSiOn _ 8PPfO'I8CI. it would meM theIe ...o.M..., be . benn in lie Ila.ck and 6.dIeclioi, up >>WiItIin 30 "... d Ihe road ...1: J.__. The property is already fenced, and this fenc:Ing wII be 1I....tad:.w tlor Ihe ... of.. pi. We-.Wl'f pl- - RAtS to r.. you do not see tliS pc1'~ Q)Cp8l1Sion as an irlCOI.~ 'vle B1d use adjaoent 110 Ihe trail, and ~a there could be apporU1ilIes for po I Ill. joint wntures such as an edllC8lItvlaI sign ,~ pit operations and ~ III. ... a bench, etc. We have oIher long ..tal dng, ~II\JI Wl"IlLII'B (Bruce Trail. TIWW Canada TraD). such as 1his in other areas of !he province and 'NOUId look foIward to being able to work with you on this site. ATIACHMENTNO.: 16 REPORT NO.: WD.32-00 1156 - ........~-- .~- .. ---... -. ,.. -... AU~-06-99 14.08 FROM,OUFFERIN AGGREGATES 10,9057617505 PAGE 3/3 2 Roy Forn Aer 0.... ~ T.-" ......._.;.,t:.... July 20, 1989 We """POrt what your group is p.opolillg to dO ~ that you ...:knal.o.11 dga 8nd .... "~CM'lan pI8ns n ~ the lniI could be -+- -It to an ac:SiYe pit it Carr ll~n 100 We also I8OOI'MI8Id _l8Q& on the tnIII to _tsa at the h8uI roula on RegiG.....lO I1IIlIik8rs wi! be... [I' 19. We wi! do our beSt 10 noIIfytR..u__ .. the nil A .~ _..... PI _I 11111_ to ......lIIlCt s.m J I J "I ... pi or mysBIlhouId you ~.." 'l' 1i...lRiplll keepwioNmlldof}UUl''''.... Y0UIS1IuIy. 0UJe.41'~ _' "-: SeIvIo c....... H.BoSc-, CET PI...-tY & ReIauIm c.......dIl WdOl SCJhjm Ce Jan 0'NeI. Town at CIaringtOn AnneGuillt, ~ Bn.I'IueI&Aa>> I L.OR SIa' " . DWIIIIIr ~ . I - - ~~.D.AJ..&D_ _' S8nIh lDwe. 0\Irefin ~~m' r r C-99-415 ~"_.iill700ek~TIII. . 1""- 1 is I 9582 Old Highway 35 RR #2 Orono LOB lMO <)R1_<)17R Adm Asst to Directory of Public Works ;i;.:{;:;~;;;";~;;-'''';''; ;.;"",,,",,,,C, ".;.:..:_~::::: :;jL~~,_ . ';:"1"-"-'":''' -,--~ ~.'-iATT':'f'"!;'1 F~ -=-.- =--- MUNICIP~tiTY Of C'.J.;.'~'~;ON NoIt 111I .~.... 'T,_;~~~~'i~~of,~~;-':~':;~0:-':::_- t,i:~.;.~.:J n:sc:.m: YfIth P'.&~eA""oE\'1tr JUN 1 5 2000 Mea ~ r~ ~J ;...~ 40 Temperance 51. Bowmanville, On l. " l.-;;a& r.,~..: .-,".. -------- ~uellC WOR~S T3Ioe............ ,',r.."',' lll'PT. LlC 3A6 Phone 623-3379 ext.202 Fax 62 June 15,2000 Re: Letter ofJune 12,2000 Report WD-XX-OO from Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng DelK Ms O'Neil: told me a surveyor had come to mark the road allowance. Roy 8IIIlK: private trail to observe the flags. Only one flag do I agree with; the .. an Iron Bar. This Iron Bar proves the ~ trail is fiIr on pli..... --,..: =-"'-"'=:",.::::"'::;::- ~'1 iutment fur a certaiD Satuniay .....uiil8. Neither Roy nor tile ... . ..: My """'..... "" _ of _........ to .. 15 .... _ of ..... '". Roy the chance to observe or assist me IDCII"'JR: our property IeII8th to . .~. the road allowance begins. He refused. I measured it myself. Twice. Y says be can't get the surveyor bIIck becallllP. be would have to pay him. Roy.. ~ . I where the road allowance is. Our aeigbbour should DOt be iJn:ed'to soppIy a new fence to separate tile }-Aa *,$;f~" from his horses. .'.' The trees and brush where I know the road allowance is are very thick and coa.~ll.ated. The trees have acted as a line fence for years. .- I propose the trail be moved to the west (Roy is aware of this option) or moved to the ~ walking/skiing trail along Old Highway 35. dv1 k {1,vk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .g;. ~~~ cc Stephen A. y~ P. Eng. rr ()n!r RiMP., TMil A.f.Mrinfirm ATTACHMENT NO.: 17 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 11 JO ~-27-2000 09: 06 Hamil ton & Mutton 90S 623 7759 P.02 BROWN" COOGAN LTD. ONrAlUO L.ulIl S..vnoal I DIVJIIllN sr. IIO'I'IMAM'I]U. ClIn'.. Lie 2Z2 (905) 6ZS-12!1 - June 27. 2000. Munidp8Iity of CI L l......., PubIc ~ D.".-b....at. <40 Temp.,.._ 81,. It, Bo.Il.mJl6. O"'k). L 1C 3M A....., : _01." Deer Ms. 0'*11' . Re; P or - . r.... ~..r,..~. CoI/tlllllh. 9 =~~_.,-a Ihe, naw .... .fJI a...rQIDn OftApd s.,2GQO. I found _1Il8IMd the ...,., .... .. "J!.n l =- ~..'I'c IfII'llU~- n_.P In..C11I~frt n 26. TM ILl!' ..1I1f .~.... ... fi.. 1:1.. ta 11 wIl..1 .. --"....1" N.W. comef ""24, COOOeeelon" ,...."., bIr 1\_1Ii'll..IOUIt..... ...AU. P8rbr PRlP..., II If~~-~. 2480.""" at lie N.W. (lOhllW fJI Lot 24. I trust this illf\"mlIIIIon will be of ...~h.-.... to you. V.....,tnJIy. ., G. Douglllt Cogprt Ontarto L.Md Surveyor ATIACHMENTNO.: 18 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 1 i J '! , ..:.,;i_~::-;.:~',.. . .j-..},....~~,~.. ." .'_. '"." .~~_:.- ~~;~i,.~~.:;~ . .~.'. t.;, ~~~-:. . ; ,~...o\"&':'~~:~l.';o..'. :.::j",!..r:,~,\...... ~'.":- _...~. .......SA. ... " .::;. 4 oS .._..... ,. ., '.. "c . , ,. ! , ( . .." ~ 2 II , ~ 0 r- 0 .! ,.... Q. p,,..-if ".. .... r-.- -.- I n. I 1;:( . "~' I ' ---- - --:::.::...-..-. .. ,.. . .....~.A lit ..8'70 .... ~. .. i.......,. '- \..} . 24 --N"''''-'S"'"'N \...U ~~ t:.:~ i\...' . Q - . ~ " ..., '.. '........ c ..a.,.. . .:: . . ~ ,- ~~ :~;;J'~"; ", ,~." ......~ ". . III U 2 ( ~ . . . . __SA . /12 . e I I .-c:: ~.. _ TOT"- P.03 60 ";''1:;''~ -.-', :~,:",::~~~_,; '""'>:"; _). .:: Y"-::.r:J~:~t:-,.:j:: ~_c-:.'_ ;:~'''e:T~. - 'I ";. .:t.',....~' . .. fo Roy Forrester re ORT & Dufferin Agg. Subject: To Roy Forrester re ORT & DutIerin Agg. Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 21 :30:02 -0400 From: "Peter Attfield" <attmack@pathcom.com> To: "Roy Forrester \(Orono Times\)" <oronotimes(ajspeedline.ca> CC: "Fiona CDwles" <mcowleS@yorku.ca>, "Bob EHison" <rellison@interlog.com> Hello Roy, I was pleased to read in ORTA's "Trail Talk" that you are setting up a rest/picnic/educational area on the Trail in conjunction with DutIerin Aggregates. If it an aggregate pit is within sight there or nearby, here are some ideas for your consideration. Feel free to share theae with DutIerin Aggregates if you wish: I. Could ask DutIerin Aggregates to provide a modest-sized pile of each of the common grades of aggregate, with a label to tell what it is used for. (E.g., round versus crushed; road foundations, drainage, filters, landscaping, winter road traction, bricks, mortar, concrete, paving stones, asphalt, glass, steel production, etc. ) Could maybe even show samples of some of these finished products, e.g., bricks, mortar, paving stones, asphalt, glass, etc. Perhaps set them in _ so they couldn~ be stolen! 2. Since ~ are m-.-ed by the tonne, maybe DutIerin could provide a pile of one tonne to show what one_ actually looks like. If that was not possible, perhaps build a wooden box or a wood or metal frame to show the volwne that is occupied by one tonne. (l think it's about one metre by one metre by one-half metre.) 3. Perhaps a sign could point out some of the features of that particular pit, e.g.: - any layers visible in the sides of the pit; - any weigh scale or other facilities or equipment; - any piles of soil stored OIl site to use in rehabilitation; - any rehabilitation that's already progressed; - a picture of bow the site might look after it has been closed and rehabilitated. 4. Here are some statistics that I found interesting: - Aggregate is consumed in Ontario at a rate of 20 tonnes per person per year. - About half of this goes to road construction, repair and maintenance. Most of the rest goes to construction of buildings. - It takes about 325 tonnes of aggregate to build one house. - It takes about 24,000 tonnes of aggregate to build one kilometre of highway. - About 18 million tonnnes of aggregate are taken from about 300 active pits on the Oak Ridges Moraine each year. That's roughly about 50,000 toa.- per day, or about 2,000 truck lo8ds per day. (Assuming a mix of single and tandem trudr;s.) - The aggregate ~ were brought to the Moraine by advmciDg glacier ice, and sorted acrording to size by &lacier meltwater. 5. We can put some infonnation about the site into the Guidebook, but there is limited space. You would have more room on a sign or signs. , 6. The Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club has a good design for a very simple rest bcnch. It is a platfonn of2x4s (or 2x6s??), i about one metre wide and two metres long, supported on four legs. Because it has no particular front or back, and no bade. support, it can be sat on in any number of ways by a wide range of group sizes - e.g., one or two people sprawled out, up to ten people sitting close together. If you're interested, I'l1 contact them to ask for a sketch or design. Of course standard picnic tables are ideal for picnicking! Regards, Peter Attfield. c.c Bob Ellison, for his interest. c.c. Fiona Cowles, for possible interest for future Guidebook pages. (Thanks for returning my call aboul Orono's Band Feslival. [Ialer discovered an excellent web sile aboul il. [Iried 10 call you 10 say [ no longer needed 10 speak 10 you. bUI was unable 10 reach you by phone.) . ATTACHMENT NO.: 19 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 61 )/4Joul-f..2 /1. ~ bv-o. MUNICiPAun QF "~lot, ~ F"~. 'I c' ...:1....'("... . t. L .. ....j ::l1....('Il II"W: "/TIn REC~j'JEO L:.:.::: _~~~____~~_ i1cJil:':i'~.swer -- ! I JUN 1 9 2000 Ne;d ,~,;;,;;;o--_. .-1 ~ ~ Yf.v LtC In.,,'', &ReF-.~..H1 .. DEFT. fila ~ dK a rfL.; ~k,_~ J f1- ~ l~i. J Iuut ~ ~ ~ OH lWf fik'J tIN( Jt, Il<., ~~g( 'V.. /IefA~U-{(~k~ / J~ I ~' .'-1' ;';"'tlt<<~.~~ M-~ I ~ ~ & f'AJ wr t" ~ ~ g(fTM1 f ,Js '.ItIz~~-r- ; )~"..A nlid-"'1-~t to-e t. ~4<. ,jfu. ~acl~ Jl.ah",- cloes urf. ~ ~ UU , .!~f:T ~ ~J ~ J ~. ~ owl ~~ ~s -h. a~wft1. ~ ~ a ~ ? ~ Lk'j ood- 01 Je~. Jl< ~ [rd Y- ~, k th. 1& /.s ~ I ~ ~;~~ / t.w..~ end 1 Se~ !f<n~1 ~ ~~ 8~ tn-ff ~ pd:,u &hJ I ~ .Jeq ~ &/ ~ ~ I (p,J (fC1A In, ~ Co /.d. ~ . We do UcJ ~ turf( ~/~ ~ C, "^1 AITENTlOll 70 ~ 0/ A/e,-eR ) ~ ~ ~ C~~. 1~1~' {~~~<i::o - 161. . t<A-~ 0 ftJ/tJ M ~ / ~J. 'd~ ~ fM.t~.(k d(). 1&. I 11 IS 6 nJJ. f(lTe If.,u., ~ r k r."c1 / ad 1a ~ddu. /h ().k /r; >kh.e ~ ~. IJ~ ~~~~ W a ~ hs r<6C-< 1 ~ ~lf- q MfJ F / ~ I I/k !I~ ~,Jl4f +,2./ ~~ JIfi r a fJ1.rf CM(c.{ I ~ 17s /n.-c f/4-k ~ h~ I{'()'~ - .,(fX). ()TfJ. /J~ rirl", If {~i~;-f r.rt "{l:;r ~ .;;, () ~ T A / ti1 ~ I ~~ .A ;Z (J.t../n- ~f~ 10 ~fruJ ~ r~~ ~~, (),w/ ~" ~.~ 10 ~. /Jt el- ~~~ C1~ ~ /0 ~/~ t"l1 (M4 fcuull 1ec0AU( ik .sr":'.'! f we ck ~ ~ Iw...ts a ~ of1ut. ~J I ~ 7~;tuu P ~ c~ J~ I.<<~e( / ~I ~-eR ~ / 1 ~~ deC/lrk u" a ~ ~ /<; ~ a .e.1r1fk ?; /~ ,:C4J )9J 3'~/.</ 7-- ~ Jw'1M .. 1 i 6.5 JUN 2200 THU 11:40 AM MOSPORT FAX NO. 9059835195 P. 02 MDSPt'RT .....__ _ I" .-W""''''Y JLII1C 21. 2000 Stephen Volcec, P.U.1lg., T>iroetor of Public Works CorponKion orulc Municipalily of Clarington 401'~StnlCt IJowman'linc, ON LIC 3M Dear Slcphcn: I am wriling tO)'O\I at lids lime to Inform)'Ou of my objeolion to the proposed ORTA. trail. M06pOrt is bonICRd by two unopened road allowances. Opening theso roads up to trail walkers would creatc openings for \rCSplISSOd to the Mosport properly. It would be impossible to tell who was littering along this trail and who would be responsible for eIClll\up. I must my, I tI1ink the trail is a good idea however, I would hO(lC a dillcrent route could be found. ~8~A My(e{Bnmdt fixcculivc Raceway DiTllClor 3Z33 CONCESSION RD. 10.80WMANYIUE. ON Lie 3K6 PHONE: 905 983-9141 FAX: 905 983-5195 www.mospo~.com 1 i 64 ATTACHMENT NO.: 21 REP 06/22/00 THU 16:51 FAX 19057972545 LQIUU~ ~ GANARASKA REGTO-N C ONSERVAT(ON AUTHORITY i i J_122. 2000 Jan 'Neill . . ofCJuinston WGrb Dcputment 40 T Street . OIDrio LtC AfJ .....;......d1lle OU: RicIFt T_..A_ ....;,.,.S tnil.-a '9".... p~ ill ... . . of CIariDgtoD, 1lIe r........JnlR.... ~ Au&bocitt.... a . 'Ier of with dud IeCtioD of1lletrail dud ...-1bmUP 1lIe'o..raka'''' . route 1$ shown onll_mneht.J'1P"~l appeai$ to Slayqn tIlUIIicipIl roIICl 1$ it pssses tbrou&b the Gaotaub Forest imd Ib...d'oreis .. on ..foRllt . . . . We1WlUld1lowm:r ~_~ .wUh_'...~w ... ..~.......... . . . the muntejpalily bas ~1Mt,the tmil: is followina '~ niIrI lo.taDCCS throiIgbout its1eDgth in thelRlll in wbichit pessestbrough the 0-'" . durina trail construction the road 8noW8J1CCS can be Iocated and tJ.t the trail is . . within tbeseroed a11owaneeS. . . duriDa trail Ciuu\lll~ 110 .~~. ocg\lii U! 1IIij~ forest ~operty. . ~ .AudIority wouidprder dud DOn'ti1IiIS be cUt.on 1lIe ...a . dud pus lbrousl1lle flireIIt 1$ it is felttbaUhaun: ~ -~;...... the west forest area. . RTA should be aware that any new trails established in the western Part of the will be subject to a variety of recreational useS iDcluding IDQtorizeduse. . . are concerns with the loCations of the parking areas most notably the. one S WD It the Ganaraska Forest Centre andtbe first lot shown east ofHwy ns alOIlI Roed. Tbese coneems could be resOlved tbrough disc:ussi.onS belweeo die . Authority and ORT A . In a I. .~ I had with Mr. FonesteronJune 19 be indicated that OTRA would DOt be ~ with the section of trail that JlIIlSSe8 through the forest for sevcralmonths. He: also ~ that OTRA would prefer. to use some of the .!lxistina. forest trails rather than have to cut new trails as part of their route. Mr. Forrester undcrstaDds that if trails are used on Ganaraska Forest property then OTRA would n:quite approval frOin the ORCA ~ and would be subject to forest users fees wbich apply to hiking organizations. We p.o. Box Jport&pe. ~ UA3W4 TeIephooe: 90588S-8173 pax; 900885-9824 l'orestCentre: 9OOm-2721 I E-mail: 15'..A 'W" ca . ~~ /&11 . .Ml ~.._, 1: 6J ATTACHMENT NO.: 22 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 06/22/00 THU 16:52 FAX 19057972545 ~ that further discussions would be had on the possibility of using forest trails as part ff their dcsipated trail route. , I ~~~ve lIlY questions or ~ additiooa1 information please comaa me: It die _1_ Forest Centre (90S) m-2721. YCMUs truly, )1u~ .......a.- Forest Coordinator ~ 1i 66 ......."'... -,;':~ SENT BY: Templeman Menninga " . "CUffUfliHnl ", ..:rl:f!Uma" IlAJlUS'l'lRS ANDSOUCI'I'OU TJlADI!.MAU: AGIMTS SuI.. 200, __Sl.Eut,. P'O'........ IIIII.I.IVJUJl. On.."" ](IN !IA2 ntopIlmr. (613) _2QIl l'u: (613)!I06-2lI6I\ _203, ,.. G.... Ru11dlnc 11!1c....c. so. . ........ON.,OWrlo m.!lN6 TII1..I_...... (61.3) su.1889 _ \613) M.-<<102 113_!lLNcIlll. WHITBY~ Ontario LlN4m ToIephono: (905) ~ 6-23- 0 :11:51AM : JJ~ uU0ULu~lUO.~ ~f u BY FACSIMILE (905) 623-4U9 (please respond to BJ:LLEVILLE office) J\IIIe 23, 2000 Municipality of Clarington 40 T elll9'\lllDCoC Street Bowmanville, Ontario LIC 3A6 AUD: JuetO'NeilLA.M.C.T. AdmiDlltrative AssUWlt to Dirutor ofPubUe Works ~Sir: HE: Rellll AIIewaDea ia the Vidaity of L.al! and 19 North IJaIf oC COD nui 11II IX .CfonMrClarke TOWDallip Oak Rldaw TraIl ~tioII Pl'Dpeal to Eitabllsh . Trail Y OlD' Draft Report: WD-XX-OO Oar File No: 0356\1 Aa you know, we an: the 90licitcm fur Lafage O''l''da Inc. and 1374894 On~", (111 affiliated company). Our clients are !he owners of the north half of Lots tlliIiId 19, Concession IX and part of Lots 18 and 19, COIICCssion X. A portion of the af.......lOCd lands are licenscd under the Aaaregate Resources Act (being part of Lot 18, CIWW "laX). Our client is in receipt of a lctter from your offices dated June 12'",2000 enc10aing a copy of draft Report WD-XX-OO which deals wilb a proposal by the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORT A) to cstablish a trail in the Municipality of Clarington. A portion of the trail is pIOJIClSeci to be Ioc:ated on unopeDCd IIIUIlicipal1'Olld .nowance.~ betwcr;n Lo1s II and 19, CODt mini> IX and tbm easterlf bd........ Cooeessions IX and X. Aa..... the 8ft>.....wlioBcd portion oftllc tnillS ."op<lS<<I on 1ands that are abutllld by LaflrpI"'lon.tA Inc. and its affiliated company. Our client is desiroWl of submitting an application to the Municipality and the Province for obtaining the necessary approvals to expand the existing licenscd area presently located on Lot 18, Concession X. To that end, a pre-submission consultation meeting WlIII haW with rcpI'CS<.'Iltativcs of the Mwricipality on Monday, June 19". This was purely an ~, [lu.y m~ and provided an opportunity for representatives of Lafarge to acquUd the Municipality with their intentions and ascertain the nature of thc issues to he addnlsIe d in proceeding with such applications. A portion ofthc meeting was spent discussina ORT A's request for appl'ovalto use the above-notcd unopened road allowances as part of its trail system. On behalf of our client, we wish to advise the Municipality and the General Purpose and Administration Committee of the following: 1 \ 61 ATTACHMENT NO.: 23 REPORT NO.: WD-32-00 SENT BY: 6-23- 0 ;11:52AM .' , 2 1. It is the intent of Lafarge and its affiliated company to submit in due course applications for the necessary approvals to permit an expansion of the existiug pit onto other lands owned by our client in ConcessioDS IX and X as described above. In seeking such approvals, pennission from the Municipality willlibly be. aequircd to cross over or have access to all or a portion of the unopened m\lJ1icipa1 road allowances located between our client's land holdings in Concessions IX IIId X. As COJItmlp!ated by the Municipality's poliq foe the clO8Ul1l and c:onveyIDte of municipal roed allowances, our client proposes to deal with any ~ roed closure in conjunction with its development application. Our c1ienl wiahes to empI-i7R thai it _.1IOt obfrct, in principle, to the ORTA" r. . but at the _ time does not wish to bPe any permissions thIII may be .....led to ORT A prejudice the company's ~ pi-. 2. 3. ~y, our client wishes at this time.to set out ita COI1UIIiImmt dlI& it --.. the ~t 0 its appIicaIioDa ti:Jr IIlIIIUftIs fOr ...AfJIW8iot.. IIIlIU every _ .--,. 1 .4 to addrea issues re1abng to UlIC 01 an or portions of the ro8Il allow__ in.. Jill" 'T~ to provide for the continuation of the ORT A trail system in this vicinity. OurcliClal in r . lent thai the mISOII8bie needs and i.d...elIlS of the Munk:ipality and DRTA can .....'" md through appropriate design and pbuing of any e~on plans. Our client ba every inteuUon 10 work ~.&Yllly with the MUDicipality and aRT A in that ~.. 8y.copyoftbiSlcUmtotheClcrk's~........ _wishIOCOIlfirm_.~S) of _ oIicnt will attaId the July ",:ZOOO mer'lllg of the 0 ..' PIIIlIIII!il and Adminilltr'8tioo Committee IIId the July 10, 2000 Council meeting and-heIlIby II J [ tel be added as a "cJepu1ation" for both meetings. . Thank. you for your coDSideration of these matters. GA D. W F AlRBROTHER cc. Patti L. Barrie, Clerk Melanie Horton, Lafacge Canada Inc. F:\USERIPOILAFARGE CLARINGTON 03569\lenerslo'Dcil1.0622.wpd 1160