Municipal Matters
Notice of Public Open House and Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Updated Official Plan Take notice that the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior will hold a public open house on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Main Hall, Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior, Ontario in accordance with Section 17(16) of the Planning Act and a public meeting on Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at 6:00pm at the Main Hall, Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior, Ontario in accordance with Section 17(15) of the Planning Act to consider a proposed updated Official Plan pursuant to Sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act. Section 26 of the Planning Act requires that the Town of Arnprior revise the Official Plan when required and/or necessary to ensure that it has regard to the matters of Provincial interest listed in Section 2 of the Planning Act and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement issued under Section 3(1) of the Planning Act. On the basis of these Provincial requirements, the Town of Arnprior initiated a process leading to the preparation of a proposed updated Official Plan in mid-2015. The process leading to the preparation of the proposed updated Official Plan is considered to be a comprehensive review as defined by the Provincial Policy Statement (2014). Section 16(1) of the Planning Act indicates in part the following: “An Official Plan shall contain goals, objectives and policies established primarily to manage and direct physical change and the effects on the social, economic, built and natural environment of the municipality.” On this basis, the purpose of the proposed updated Official Plan is to provide direction and a policy framework for managing growth and land use decisions over the planning period to 2036.
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Terry Fox team Businesses and residents are encouraged to team up for this year’s Arnprior Terry Fox Run, set for Sunday, Sept. 18. Side-by-side hair stylists Karen’ Salon and Monica’s Barbershop took on the challenge. Karen Bahm, left, and Monica Bailey egg on Rob Bureau to join the cancer research fundraising event, even to just walk, wheel or enjoy the barbecue at the Arnprior Fairgrounds. For more call Stephen Dodd at 613-558-9325.
A further intent of the proposed updated Official Plan for the Town of Arnprior is in part to: 1. Ensure that all land use planning decisions are based on the principles of wise growth management that supports the Town’s unique character, diversity, civic identity, natural heritage and cultural heritage; 2. Support a prosperous local economy by providing opportunities for economic development, and investment and diversification in the Town in a manner that fosters entrepreneurialism, competitiveness, and a positive and attractive business environment; 3. Protect and enhance the character of existing neighbourhoods in the Town and to maintain them as diverse, liveable, safe, healthy, thriving and attractive communities; 4. Support all forms of intensification in key areas to support the efficient use of infrastructure, the many retail stores and services that exist and to provide additional housing options to existing and future residents; and, 5. Ensure that an adequate supply of land and housing choices are available for present and future residents of all ages, abilities, incomes and household sizes. The proposed updated Official Plan applies to the entire Town, save and except for the lands that are owned by the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada. As a result, no key map is provided. Any person may attend the public open house to review and ask questions about the proposed updated Official Plan and attend the public meeting to make representations in respect of the proposed updated Official Plan. If you would like to speak at the public meeting, please register in advance by calling the Clerk’s Office at 613-6234231 ext.1817 or by email to mspratt@arnprior.ca. However, oral submissions will still be received without registering. Written submissions on the proposed updated Official Plan can be sent to the Clerk’s Office, Town of Arnprior, 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 0A8 and will form part of the public record.
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If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Arnprior before the proposed updated Official Plan is adopted by Arnprior Council, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Renfrew on the Official Plan to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Arnprior before the proposed updated Official Plan is adopted by Arnprior Council, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
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If you wish to be notified of Council’s adoption of the proposed updated Official Plan, you must make a written request to the Clerk at the address cited below. The approval authority for the Official Plan following Council adoption will be the County of Renfrew.
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Additional information relating to the proposed Official Plan is available on the Town’s website www.arnprior.ca or for inspection at the Town office during regular office hours. One of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient. Accordingly, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Town of Arnprior to such persons as the Town sees fit, including anyone requesting such information. Accordingly, in providing such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of the planning process. Dated at the Town of Arnprior this 8th day of September, 2016. Maureen Spratt - Clerk Town of Arnprior
Look for your copy of the Town of Arnprior Recreation Guide – Arnprior Life inserted in this weeks Chronicle- Guide Town Hall Renovations Renovations at Town Hall will be taking place from September – November. The office will remain open during this time however residents are asked to please follow any signage as at times a temporary entrance will be in place.
Daniel Street Construction Please note that there will be lane reductions on Daniel Street between Michael Street and Charles Street from August 25th – October 26th. Two lanes of traffic will remain with periodic interruptions to north bound traffic.
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Upcoming Events September 12, 6:30 pm - Regular Meeting of Council in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin St. West September 26, 6:30 pm – Regular Meeting of Council in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin St. West
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