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- Wed, 07 Jan 2004
FYI
- Britannia Forest/OMB Hearing/Settlement Agreement
Happy New Year ! January 19th is fast approaching and this is just a reminder that The Ontario Municipal Board will be conducting a hearing in the Municipal Hearing Room, Mississauga City Hall 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor at 10:00 A.M., on the settlement agreement reached between Fitzwood Investments, my co-appellant Susan Karrandjas and me. A brief update follows: On December 12th the Solicitor for the City of Mississauga, Michal Minkowki, is quoted in The Mississauga News as saying: "The settlement is before the (OMB) for ratification....The OMB can accept, reject or modify any settlement." In light of this, I emailed the City Solicitor to confirm the City's position on the agreement. On Monday January 5th, his return email stated: "With respect
to the City's position regarding the settlement agreement reached between
yourself, Susan Karrandjas and Fitzwood Investments, I confirm that Council's
instructions are for the City not to oppose the
Further Minkowski says: "As regards, then, the appeal in respect of the zoning by-law, I would not expect that portion of the hearing to be much longer than one hour, provided no other persons appear seeking to participate in the proceedings in opposition to the settlement. Currently, I have no information whether or not any such persons will be in attendance." The settlement agreement provided for the preservation of one contiguous strip of forest between Killaby and Britannia, opposite Carradine Court, rather than two smaller tree preservation areas. It meant a gain of about 36 trees and an increase in acreage of .32 or about 1/3 more of an acre from the tree preservation plan passed by the by-laws on February 12th 2003. I hope that you will set aside January 19th and come to the hearing to support the settlement agreement. Strong community backing is key to ensuring that the Ontario Municipal Board accepts the agreement, which is believed to be in the community's best interests. Sincerely, Therese Taylor Reach-out and make a difference PLEEASSE SIGN OUR PETITION It will make a difference! Home Page - Main Table of Contents - Back up a page - Back to Top |
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