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000110 Regular Council Meeting Minuteseft\ JANUARY 10TH, 2000 MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council for the Town of Tillsonburg held Monday, January 10th, 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Tillsonburg, Ontario. PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Deputy Mayor I. Horton, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, S. Lamb, G. Leachman, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Closed Session No. 1 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Council move into Executive — Closed Session. "Carried" B. Adoption of Minutes /001� No. 2 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under dates December 13th and 20th, 1999 be adopted as printed and circulated. "Carried" C. Adoption of Atzenda No. 3 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for Council Meeting of January 10, 2000 be adopted, with the addition of: G. Reports 2. Director of Community Services RE: Committee Review. "Carried" D. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act enl1 E. Appointments/Delegations 1. Mr. Joel Pearce RE: Application for Zone Change — Somerset Homes of London Inc. (see Public Hearings) Mr. Joel Pearce, 2 Pheasant Court, was present on behalf of residents of Rolling Meadows Sub -Division. Mr. Pearce made a presentation (as circulated) in opposition to the proposed development. He addressed each of the concerns, namely: • inadequate water capacity in current system • excessive traffic for the current infrastructure • inadequate sewer capacity in the current system • inadequate parking • inadequate access for Emergency Services; ie Fire, Police and Ambulance • negative impact on subdivision property values. Mr. Pearce filed a petition. Steve Lund, Director of Operations, indicated he would look into the concerns with respect to water and sewer capacity. flo 1 Council moved into Public Hearings at this point for the purpose of discussing this issue. 2. Ms. Lucy Gaynor Ms. Gaynor was present with claims of harassment and vandalism resulting from youths attending the Upper Deck. Mayor McKnight advised that Council did not have jurisdiction over Police issues and offered to approach Rayburn Lansdell on her behalf. F. Public Hearings 1. Application for Zone Change — Somerset Homes of London Inc. Mr. Mike Barrett, Oxford County Planner, reviewed County Report #00-4 and advised of the various agency comments, not contained in the Report: • PUC - indicated no objections, provided relocation is at owner's expense • County PublicWorks — developer must pay applicable development charges and costs of services to connect these properties to existing water/sewer systems 2 �"1 • Tillsonburg Fire Chief — In the existing Wren Court developments, the Fire Department has had ongoing problems with access roads, turning radius, parking, fire lanes, and distance from hydrants. The Department does not was a repeat of this. The development will have to be built as per code or the Department will not support the development. Compliance with code cannot be determined with the information on hand. • Director of Operations — Grading plans will be required at the development stage. Separate sanitary and storm services shall be provided at the developer's expense. • Director of Corporate Services — no comments or suggestions • LPRCA — no comments • Bell Canada — no continents. Mr. Barrett reviewed the uses currently permitted and advised that a maximum of 38 units were permitted under the current zoning. Mr. Barrett noted that Tulip Drive, in Southridge Development, is an example of a similar development. Mr. Stephen Edwards, applicant, appeared in support of the application. per, He noted that the original zoning had allowed 24 units, and explained the purpose of the subject application to re -zone. Mr. Edwards gave an overhead presentation and commented with respect to various concerns that had been expressed in opposition to the application and advised that the subject property had been zoned medium density since 1975. Mr. Edwards also noted that there is no site plan available at this time, however he cannot see more than 4 units being attached. Other members of the delegation were given an opportunity to comment. In response to a concern raised, the Director of Operations discussed sewer connections and capacity, and advised that this could be looked at. A resident from Condominium 30 expressed concern with respect to traffic. Mr. John Biro, questioned how many units could be permitted. He was advised that approximately 14 single-family residences were proposed. Mr. Paul Laplante commented that, in his opinion, tonight's proposal is acceptable if a site plan is obtained approving 14 units. 3 In response to a comment, the CAO advised that the centre area within Wren Court is not a park area, and therefore can be built upon. Block A, at the far end of the sub -division, is the designated park area. There have been attempts to acquire that centre area, but none have been successful. Mr. Barrett confirmed that the comments from the Fire Chief, etc. would be addressed at the Site Plan Approval stage, with the exception of parkland property. The developer asked for clarification of the site plan approval process. He was advised that the application would proceed through our Development Coordinating Committee and a public hearing would be held. Following discussion, the following motion was passed. No. 4 Moved by Councillor Molnar Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT Lots 131, 132 and 134, Registered Plan M-16, be rezoned to a R3-20, permitting only: Duplex dwelling house Semi-detached duplex dwelling house - Row dwelling house. ESOLVED FURTHER THAT this be subject to a public site plan approval process, including notification to neighbours within 120 metres. "Carried" G. Reports 1. Staff Report RE: 1999 Hospital Payment in Lieu (By -Law attached) 2. Director of Community Services RE: Committee Review In the absence of the Director of Community Services, this item was deferred to the next regular meeting of Council. Moved by Councillor Lamb Seconded by Councillor Molnar THAT the Report of the Director of Community Services with respect to Committee Review be deferred to the next regular meeting of Council. "Carried" 4 /&� H. Communications None I. Information 1. County of Oxford RE: Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change — Coyle's Products Limited 2. County of Oxford RE: Review of County Government 3. Royal Canadian Legion RE: Open House 4. City of Belleville RE: OSUM Annual Conference and Trade Show — May 3rd -5th, 2000 5. Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services RE: Hearing to Consider Request for Consent to Disband the Tillsonburg Police Service — February 7 th, 2000 6. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs RE: Provincial Offences Act 7. Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital RE: Supported Housing Initiative 8. Tillsonburg Police Services Board RE: OCCPS Decision — Proposed Annual Budget — City of Guelph 9. Rotary Club of Tillsonburg RE: Y -2K Celebration 10. Federation of Canadian Municipalities RE: CRTC Initiating Rights -of - Way Proceeding 11. East Zorra-Tavistock RE: 1St Municipal Invitational Bonspiel — February 4th, 1999 12. Tillsonburg Multi -Service Centre RE: Food & Farce Fundraiser — February 19th, 2000 5 I Resolutions No. 5 Moved by Councillor Beres Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Council support Tillsonburg Minor Soccer's proposal to acquire land for additional soccer fields from the Thames Valley District School Board. "Carried" K. By -Laws The following By -Laws received three readings and were finally enacted: 1. By -Law 2929 - To Levy the 1999 Payment In Lieu of Taxes against the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital 2. By -Law 2930 - To Amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (McLaughlin) 3. By -Law 2931 - To Amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Northcrest Estates) e� The following By -Law received first and second reading: 4. By -Law 2925 - To Amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Till -Del) L. Notice of Motion Meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M. 001 2