April 08, 2004 Public Meeting
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
PUBLIC MEETING
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 8, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Graham Warwick, Deputy Mayor Bernie Wiehle
Councillors Trudy Balint, Mary Bodnar, Michael Mooser
STAFF PRESENT:
Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer
Norma Bryant Clerk
SUBJECT: REZONING – PART LOT 14, CONC I – A VAN BEMMEL
Also in attendance: Mr. & Mrs. Van Bemmel
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The Clerk informed those present
that notice of this meeting had been given under Section 34(12) of the Planning Act by
prepaid first class mail to all assessed owners within 150 metres of the subject property
as well as provincial agencies and ministries as prescribed by regulation. No
correspondence was received.
The Clerk outlined the request to change the zoning of lands situated on the west side of
Morrison Road (County Road No. 103) between Gibb and Beattie Lines, being part of
Lot 14, Concession I (Western Division), from the Agricultural (A1) Zone to the ‘site-
specific’ Agricultural (A1-47) Zone.
The re-zoning is necessary to maintain compliance with the Zoning By-law and fulfill a
condition imposed by the County of Elgin Land Division Committee in granting
permission to sever an agricultural parcel comprising an area of 58.9 hectares (145.6
acres) into two smaller parcels, both of which would continue to be used for agricultural
purposes (Application for Consent E133/03). The splitting of farm parcels into smaller
holdings is permitted under the Township of Aldborough Official Plan.
The lands proposed to be zoned 'site-specific' Special Agricultural (A1-47) comprises the
two parcels created by the Land Division Committee. Parcel “A” has a frontage of 243
metres (797 feet) on Gibb Line and an area of 20.2 hectares (50 acres). The parcel is
devoid of buildings or structures and is used for agricultural purposes. Parcel “B” has a
frontage of 185.6 metres (609 feet) on Gibb Line and an area of 38.7 hectares (95.6
acres). The parcel is occupied by two barns and a driveshed and is similarly used for
agriculture. Both lots would satisfy the minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements
(19 ha and 150 m respectively) of the A1 zone.
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The lands proposed to be zoned ‘site-specific’ Agricultural (A1-47) would prohibit the
erection of more than one dwelling on each lot in accordance with the Official Plan.
The subject lands are designated 'Agricultural' in the Township of Aldborough Official
Plan.
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Mooser
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the public meeting concerning a proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment for land located in Part Lot 14, Concession 1 (Van Bemmel)
be hereby adjourned.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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These minutes were adopted on this 13, day of May, 2004.
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MAYOR CLERK