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tower in proposed to be located in a clearing on the site therefore, no tree removal is
required.
The Municipal Protocol discourages telecommunications towers from locating on lands
requiring local conservation authority approval. The subject lands are located within the
area regulated by the St. Clair Regions Conservation Authority under Ontario
Regulation 97/04 (see Attachment 10).
The Municipal Protocol discourages telecommunications towers from locating on lands
where significant site alteration is required. Mr. Galbraith advised very little site
alteration is required to install the tower.
Public Consultation Requirements
The Municipal Protocol requires that all property owners within 500 metres of the
boundaries of the property on which the telecommunications tower is proposed
property. The protocol indicates that this distance should increase if the municipality
deems it necessary. Does Council believe the distance should be increased?
The Municipal Protocol requires that notice of the application be sent to government
agencies having a planning related interest. I have advised Mr. Galbraith that, in my
opinion, the Ministry of Natural Resources should be notified due to the property’s
location within or adjacent to an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) and a
Provincially Significant Wetland. As well the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority
should be notified as the lands are located within the area under their regulation.
The Municipal protocol requires that notice be given to any adjoining Municipalities. I
advised Mr. Galbraith that the Kettle Stoney Point Reserve should be notified.
I would suggest to Council that once Mr. Galbraith initiates the application, a further
report from staff be requested evaluating conformance with the Municipal Protocol and
establishing a date for the municipal public information centre.
Respectfully submitted,
Patti L. Richardson, Senior Planner
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