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Home My WebLink About03/12/1990 THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE ~ General Purpose and Administration Committee December 3, 1990 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, December 3, 1990 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor M. Hubbard Councillor P. Deegan Councillor D. Hamre Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K Hooper Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Public Works, W. Evans Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Deputy Clerk, M. Knight '-' Councillor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-831-90 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on November 19, 1990 be approved. 'CARRIED" PUBLIC HEARINGS As required under the new Planning Act [Section 34(12)], Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or rejecting the following: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Pian Application - Part Lot 31, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington - Petro Canada Inc. ~ (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 9, Concession 3, former Township of Clarke - Town of Newcastle on Behalf of Mr. W. Plaxton i i,,) G.P.A Minutes "'" PUBLIC HEARINGS ~ \",.. - 2- December 3, 1990 The Chairman asked if there were any persons present wishing to speak to these matters. Several people indicated a desire to speak. Before proceeding with these matters, the Chairman asked the Deputy Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Deputy Clerk advised that: (a) Public notices were mailed to all property owners within 120 metres by November 12, 1990; (b) Notices of the public meetings were posted on each of the sites by November 12, 1990; and (c) The notices comply with the regulations under the Planning Act. The Chairman announced that any persons wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law, if passed, to please leave their name, address and telephone number with the Deputy Clerk before they leave. The Chairman called on the Director of Planning and Development to briefly describe the purpose and effect of the by-law and how the by-law accomplishes the stated purposes. The purpose and effect of the by-law is as follows: (a) Petro Canada Inc. - to permit the development of a self service gas bar. (b) W. Plaxton - to permit the development of an additional residential lot. The Chairman announced that questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and effect of the by-law and that all questions must be asked through the Chair. The Chairman announced that Committee would hear from the objectors, then anyone in support, with the applicant speaking last. (a) Petro Canada Inc. - Report PD-348-90 EvyIin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, LlC 1J9, requested clarillcation from the Committee pertaining to what portion of the subject Iand is zoned Environmentally Protected. Noone spoke in support of the application. The applicant was present but did not wish to speak. ) .Ie.. G.P.A. Minutes \.. PUBLIC MEETINGS DELEGATIONS ~ \.. - 3 - December 3, 1990 (b) W. Plaxton - Report PD-349-90 Noone spoke in oppostion to or in support of the application. The applicant was called but was not present. Resolution #GPA-832-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT, due to a clericaI misinterpretation, Kristin McCrea, R.R.1, Kendal, LOA lEO, be heard. (a) Katherine GuseIle, SAGA, 45 Omrun1gM; Street, Oshawa, L1G 2H1, circulated 2 letters for the information of the Committee. She requested the Committe's support in recommending to the Regional Municipality of Durham that the Ganaraska Headwaters Area be designated as an Environmental Study Area in conjunction with the Durham Regional Official Pian Review. Mrs. Guselle introduced Wendy Boothman, R.R.#l, Kendal, LOA lEO, Vice-Chairman, No Ganaraska Dump Committee, who advised that she concurs with Mrs. Guselle's comments. (b) Ron Geisberger, 1515 Wmchester Road East, Oshawa, LlH 8L7, the applicant, advised that his reason for requesting the Iand severance is to house a married couple who have farmed the Iands for the past 5 years. He requested that the Committee give consideration to lifting the 0.3 metre reserve on the subject lot to facilitate severance. (c) Mr. and Mrs. B. Ruddy, R.R.#5, Oshawa, LlH 8L7, the perspective purchasers advised that owning the affordable severed lot would allow them to continue farming the Iand for Mr. Geisberger. (d) M. PlIJIll!, R.R.#1, Newtonville, LOA lJO, indicated support for the recommendations contained in Report PD-352-90. (e) Mark Tomina, R.R.#6, Group 20, Box 7, Bowmanville, LlC 3K7, informed the Committee that his application has been in the planning process for many years. He referred to a letter which he recently received from the Regional Municipality of Durham advising that his property will be included in the servicing area and he indicated that he is willing to pay for all associated costs. He requested that the Committee approve his application. " !: I' " .'.__ 1__ J' G.P.A. Minutes '- DELEGATIONS - 4- December 3, 1990 (I) Kristen McCrea, R.R.#1, Kendal, LOA lEO, displayed 3 items: a spool, terra cotta pot and an antique wooden item, stating that the common factor among these three artifacts was that they were all destined for the garbage dump. She informed the Committee that 170 householders were approached for the purpose of experimentation in garbage reduction and 132 home owners participated in the program. The experiment was considered a success as the national average is 19 lbs. of garbage per person and it was determined that this was reduced to 1.39 lbs. of garbage per person. Mrs. McCrea demonstrated the Clean Green Earth emblem which was displayed in the participants' homes. She challenged Committee Members to take part in the 3R's project and requested permission for the citizens to share in the Town's fme paper recycling program. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Site Pian Application Petro Canada Inc. 60.30.279 60.35.643 '-' Rezoning Town of Newcastle on Behalf of Mr. William Plaxton 60.35.644 '-" Resolution #GPA-833-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-348-90 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Petro Canada Inc. be referred back to Staff for further processing; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-348-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-834-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-349-90 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, initiated by the Town of Newcastle on behalf of Mr. William Plaxton be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; THAT a copy of Report PD-349-90 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-349-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 'CARRIED" J) 'I G.P.A. Minutes - 5 - December 3, 1990 '-' PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Revised Subdivision Application BramaIea Ltd. 60.35.631 Land Division Committee Application Ron Geisberger 60.84.2 '-' Rezoning Murray C. Payne 60.35.587 ~ Resolution #GPA-835-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-350-90 be received; THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objections to the extension of draft approval for subdivision 1ST-76021 for a further one (1) year period; and THAT a copy of Report PD-350-90 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Regional Planning Department and all interested parties listed in Report PD-350-90. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-836-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-351-90 be received; THAT Mr. Ron Geisberger's request for the removal of the 0.3 metre reserve on the proposed severed lot portion of Part Lot 29, Concession 8, former Township of Darlington, be approved subject to the applicant bearing legal costs, lot levies and all costs associated therewith; and THAT Mr. Ron Geisberger and the delegations be advised of Council's decision. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-837-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report PD-352-90 be received; THAT the application submitted by Murray C. Payne, to amend the Town of N ewcastIe Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, to permit the development of two residential lots be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-352-90 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-352-90 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-352-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" !'):": G.P.A. Minutes - 6- December 3, 1990 '-' PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ~ '-' Program Review Committee Report Ganaraska Region and Otonabee Region Conservation Authorities 60.87.94 (#2) Official Pian Amendment Tomina 60.30.183 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Resolution #GPA-838-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report PD-354-90 be tabled to a future meeting to allow attendance by Representatives of the Conservation Authorities. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA.839-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-247-88 be tabled for a period of one month to allow the Director of Planning and Development to examine the feasibility of servicing this area and to enable Mr. Tomina to submit any new information to the Planning Department. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-840-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Katherine Guselle's request that the Regional Commissioner of Planning designate the Ganaraska Headwaters Area as an Environmental Study Area in conjunction with the Durham Regional OffIcial Pian Review, be endorsed FORTHWITH; and THAT the Regional Commissioner of Planning and the delegations be advised of Council's decision. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-841-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Director of Planning and Development be requested to include the preparation of a Hamlet Pian for Mitchell Corners and Kendal as part of his work program for the 1991 budget deliberations. !'CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. /'J.n ~- " ~~ G.P.A Minutes - 7 - December 3, 1990 '-" TREASURY DEPARTMENT Councillor Deegan chaired this portion of the meeting. Tender NW90-47, Mill Street Boat Ramp and Parkette Phase I 10.2.8 Resolution #GPA-842-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT Report TR-103-90 be received; THAT Bob Hendrickson Construction Limited, Scarborough, Ontario, with a bid in the amount of $81,711.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifIcations of Tender NW90-47, be awarded the contract for the Construction of Mill Street Boat Ramp and Parkette, Phase I, as required by the Department of Community Services; THAT the funds in the amount of $81,000.00 be drawn from the Community Services Capital Budget Account #7603-00001-0516; and THAT funds in the approximate amount of $10,011.00 ($81,711.00 total bid + $9,300.00 inspection/engineering less $81,000.00 budget = $10,011.00) be drawn from the Community Services Lot Levy Account #1110-00156-)(, ttCARRIED" '-" Tender NW90-48, Resolution #GPA-843-90 Supply and Installation of Kitchen Equipment Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hamre Bowmanville Recreation Complex THAT Report TR-104-90 be received; 10.2.8 THAT Dayco Distributing Ltd., Oshawa, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $45,742.32 being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifIcations of Tender NW90-48 be awarded the contract for the Supply and Installation of Kitchen Equipment at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex, FORTHWITH; and THAT the funds be drawn from the 1990 approved Community Services Capital budget, Account #7606-00008-0501. 'CARRIED" FIRE DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. '-" i;1 G.P.A. Minutes - 8 - December 3, 1990 "'" COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councillor Stapleton chaired this portion of the meeting. Program/Community Relations Division Review 68.31.4 Resolution #GPA-844-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report CS-44-90 be received for information. "CARRIEDII Surplus Ice Resurfacer 68.31.3 Resolution #GPA-845-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report CS-45-90 be received; THAT Council authorize Staff to make the surplus ice resurfacer available to the Orono Arena Management Board for use at Orono Arena; THAT the Orono Arena Management Board be responsible for any costs associated with the transfer and reparis to the equipment; and '-"' THAT the Orono Arena Management Board be advised of action taken by Council, FORTHWITH. nCARRIED" PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Remlark Subdivision Resolution #GPA-846-90 Phase 2, Pian lOM-796 Certificate of Acceptance Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hooper and Assumption By-law 77.2.165 THAT Report WD-95-90 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads, storm drainage system, street lights and other related works, constructed within Pian 10M-796; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-95-90 assuming the streets within Pian 10M -796, as public highways. IICARRIED" ~ . , )')'1' _ '. u G.P.A. Minutes - 9 - December 3, 1990 '-" PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Frab Subdivision Pian 10M-779 Certillcate of Acceptance and Assumption By-law 77.2.166 Report on the Private Sewage Systems in the Hamlet of Orono 35.23.102 '-' ADMINISTRATOR UNFINISHED BUSINESS \-- Resolution #GPA-847-90 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report WD-96-90 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certillcate of Acceptance' for the roads, storm drainage system, street lights and other related works, constructed within Pian lOM-779; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-96-90 assuming the streets within Pian 10M -779, as public highways. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-848-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report WD-97-90 be received; THAT Council endorse the application submitted to the Ministry of the Environment on September 27, 1990 to carry-out a study on a communal sanitary sewer system for the Hamlet of Orono including an Environmental Study Report; and THAT a copy of Report WD-97-90 and the "Report on the Private Sewage Systems in the Hamlet of Orono" be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment, Mr. Gord Mills, M.P.P., the Region of Durham and the Orono Business Improvement Association and that they be advised of Council's decision. IlCARRIED" Mayor Hubbard chaired this portion of the meeting. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-849-90 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the verbal request of Kristen McCrea for the citizens to sbare in the Town's fme paper recycling program be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and report; and THAT Kristen McCrea be advised of Council's decision. 'CARRIED" I} / G.P.A. Minutes '-" OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT '- \w. - 10 - December 3, 1990 There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-850-90 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:40 a.m. 'CARRIED" JLo~ Mayor ~/- De y ~ ~ 11.)