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Mayor
Van Bynen welcomed the public to the Committee of the Whole meeting. He
advised that the Planning Act requires the Town to hold at least one
Public Meeting on any proposed Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and
Plan of Subdivision or Condominium Application.
Mayor
Van Bynen advised that the purpose of the meeting was to hear from anyone who
has an interest in the following applications:
1)
An Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium,
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for lands located at the terminus
of Silken Laumann Drive; and
2)
Proposed amendments to Zoning By-laws 1979-50, 1981-96 and 2010-40 to propose
revisions to the by-laws to recognize deficiencies as a result of
expropriations by public authorities.
The
Committee of Whole will not be making a decision regarding the proposed
applications, but will refer all written and verbal comments to Planning
Staff to consider in a report that will be brought forth to a future meeting
of the Committee of the Whole or Council.
Mayor
Van Bynen advised that in accordance with the Planning Act, if a
person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or
make written submission to the Town of Newmarket in respect of a proposed Official
Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision or Condominium
Application, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision
of Town Council to the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the
Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Mayor
Van Bynen further advised that it is very important that the Town receive the
correct names and addresses of individuals having an interest in these Planning
Applications. Therefore, if members of the public want to be notified of any
further Committee or Council meetings concerning the applications being
considered to please complete the “Interested Parties Form” available at
reception.
Mayor
Van Bynen requested that residents keep their remarks to less than 5 minutes,
and representatives of groups or organizations may speak for up to 10
minutes. When coming forward to speak, state your name and address for the
Clerk’s record. While everyone is entitled to address Council, it is not necessary
to repeat comments already stated.
Mayor
Van Bynen further advised that if residents are not comfortable providing
oral comments, they can provide written comments to the Clerk’s staff. If
they have already written in to the Town, their comments have been received
and they are on record and will be considered in the final report.
Mayor
Van Bynen requested that residents be respectful of everyone in the room,
turn mobile devices off or to silent mode and remain quiet while others are
speaking.
Mayor
Van Bynen described the format for the meeting as follows:
- The
Applicant will make a presentation on the application before Council;
- Council
members will have an opportunity to ask questions of clarification of
the applicant;
- The
members of the public who have formally made a deputation request will
be heard;
- Following
these presentations, members of the public will be invited to offer
their comments or questions respecting the proposal;
- The
Applicant or Staff will be invited to respond to the public comments or
questions in addition to any questions or clarification requested by
Council;
- Next
Steps: Council will not deal with the proposals tonight but will refer
the matter back to staff for a report and any people who have requested
further notification in writing to the Clerk will be notified when this
matter comes forward;
- Adjournment
of meeting
Mayor
Van Bynen thanked everyone for their participation and interest in the
meeting.
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