R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services
i) Notice of Public Meeting, dated May 7, 2018
ii) Report of R. Brown, dated May 11, 2018 with attached Appendices.
iii) Proposed By-law 63-2018, being a By-law to amend By-law 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville.
Mr. Brown presented his Report and indicated that two property owners residing to the east of the subject lands had expressed concerns via email dated May 28, 2018 regarding odours and lighting. He fielded questions from Council, including an explanation regarding the Town's current required minimum distance separation provision of 100 m (328 feet).
Comments from the audience:
Ashley Colasanti, 1556 Road 3 E., asked who would be inspecting the air filtration systems, indicating that she lives nearby and is concerned about odour control. Mr. Brown responded that Health Canada has outlined air filtration system requirements. The Town would be requesting, as part of the site plan agreement process, the details of the air filtration system in order to prevent the escape of the odour, and that Health Canada has the overall enforcement obligation.
Gary Atkinson, 1573 County Road 34 E, stated he lives outside of the 100 m minimum distance separation area by 10 metres, that he is also concerned about odour, stating it is a 'skunky smell'. Mr. Atkinson also stated he likes to look at the night sky.
Fred Driedger, 930 Road 4 East stated that the discussion surrounds concerns of odour, regulation, and who takes care of it. He indicated he is part of a concerned group who have been researching the matter for two weeks. He stated that he agrees it is Health Canada who is ultimately responsible for the odour. He was advised by the Municipality of Leamington that odour complaints are directed to be forwarded to Ottawa--residents are provided with a phone number and a website. Mr. Driedger stated that "might be good enough for Leamington, but not good enough for Kingsville".
Jon Elcombe, stated that he lives in Windsor, is moving to Kingsville, and also has odour concerns. He stated that perhaps it would be a good idea for Council to hold off on the approval.
Comments from the Applicant:
Mr. Guido Van het Hof, President of Great Northern Seedlings, stated that he appreciates concerns raised tonight especially regarding light and odour. He stated that he also operates 1507 Road 3 E. as well as 1400 Road 3 E. They have implemented light abatement at 1400 Road 3 East and have also provided for light abatement in their current drawings for this project, and are providing the required odour filtration systems. He stated they want to be good stewards of the environment, good operators, and not impact anyone around the facility.