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APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - PLANSCAPE INC. ON BEHALF OF CHAMPLAIN READY MIX - RAWSON ROAD (WARD 8) (APRIL 8, 2013) (D09-28/D14-1548)
Margaret Walton of Planscape Inc explained that the purpose of the public meeting is to review an application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment to allow a concrete ready mix facility in the South Barrie Industrial Park submitted on behalf of Champlain Ready Mix Ltd. She noted that the subject property is located on the west side of Rawson Road in the South Barrie Industrial Park and has a total area of 1.85 hectares. Ms. Walton indicated that the property is currently owned by the City of Barrie and that the offer to purchase by Champlain Ready Mix is conditional on the property being re-designated and rezoned for use as a concrete ready mix facility. She explained that the property is designated Restricted Industrial within the City’s Official Plan and are zoned Restricted Industrial subject to Special Provisions (EM5) (SP 413) (H107) in accordance with the Zoning By-law 2009-141. Ms. Walton indicated that she believes the property is compatible with other uses in the area and consistent with the applicable policies for the industrial park. She listed the studies that have been submitted to the City in support of the application and described the recommendations that have been incorporated in the design and development of the application.
Ms. Walton provided the concept plan and described the proposed development in detail. She noted that that Site Plan approval is required for the subject property and will address potential impacts including dust and noise control. Ms. Walton concluded by sharing her professional opinion with respect to the planning rationale associated with the application.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Craig Busch, 16 Bingham Court explained that he is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Busch Group of Companies which...
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