Caledon Village Market

Friday May 20th 2022 the Caledon Village Market will become a reality ! Caledon Agricultural Society and Caledon Village Association are thrilled to bring you a market for flowers, plants, produce, farm fresh products. This is NOT a flea market, it is NOT a garage sale, we will try and hold those events at other times. Friday afternoons from 2 till 7 (closing time will be flexible as we start into this new venture). Please watch for further information. We still have some organizing to do, we are currently reaching out to potential vendors. What I can tell you is that we are EXCITED !!! If you have questions, please contact us at caledonvillageassociation@gmail.com

Re: Development of 30 townhouse condominium units

Caledon Village

Feb 27, 022

Good afternoon everyone

Bicentennial

The Caledon Village Association is thrilled to announce that after a very productive meeting with the Caledon Agricultural Society on January 8^th, that the date of September 24^th 2022 (barring any covid restrictions) Caledon Village will be celebrating their Bicentennial!  If you would like to be part of the planning committee, please contact us at caledonvillageassociation@gmail.com

Kate

Provincial update January 3^rd, exactly as sent from Dr. Lawrence Loh.

In this update you will find information about:

• New public health measures announced January 3^rd,
• Peel’s current COVID-19 situation,
• Our COVID-19 vaccine program, and
• The voluntary isolation housing program.

New Public Health Measures Announced January 3^rd

Due to exponential growth in the number of hospital admissions, increasing ICU admissions and healthcare human resource strains, today the province announced a return to modified Stage 2 public health measures outlined in the Roadmap to Reopen. These measures are being put into place to blunt the impact of Omicron surge on our healthcare system and to buy some time to increase booster dose coverage.

In-person learning has been delayed until January 17^th to allow for implementation of additional safety measures. Students will begin online learning on January 5^th.

The modified Stage 2 measures include:

• Reducing social gathering limits to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors.
• Limiting capacity at organized public events to five people indoors.
• Requiring businesses and organizations to ensure employees work remotely unless the nature of their work requires them to be on-site.
• Limiting capacity at indoor weddings, funerals, and religious services, rites, and ceremonies to 50 per cent capacity of the particular room. Outdoor services are limited to the number of people that can maintain 2 metres of physical distance. Social gatherings associated with these services must adhere to the social gathering limits.
• Retail settings, including shopping malls, permitted at 50 per cent capacity. For shopping malls physical distancing will be required in line-ups, loitering will not be permitted, and food courts will be required to close.
• Personal care services permitted at 50 per cent capacity and other restrictions. Saunas, steam rooms, and oxygen bars closed.
• Closing indoor meeting and event spaces with limited exceptions but permitting outdoor spaces to remain open with restrictions.
• Public libraries limited to 50 per cent capacity.
• Closing indoor dining at restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments. Outdoor dining with restrictions, takeout, drive through and delivery is permitted.
• Restricting the sale of alcohol after 10:00 p.m. and the consumption of alcohol on-premise in businesses or settings after 11:00 p.m. with delivery and takeout, grocery/convenience stores and other liquor stores exempted.
• Closing indoor concert venues, theatres, cinemas, rehearsals, and recorded performances permitted with restrictions.
• Closing museums, galleries, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens and similar attractions, amusement parks and waterparks, tour and guide services and fairs, rural exhibitions, and festivals. Outdoor establishments permitted to open with restrictions and with spectator occupancy, where applicable, limited to 50 per cent capacity.
• Closing indoor horse racing tracks, car racing tracks and other similar venues. Outdoor establishments permitted to open with restrictions and with spectator occupancy limited to 50 per cent capacity. Boat tours permitted at 50 per cent capacity.
• Closing indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities including gyms, except for athletes training for the Olympics and Paralympics and select professional and elite amateur sport leagues. Outdoor facilities are permitted to operate but with the number of spectators not to exceed 50 per cent occupancy and other requirements.

These measures will come into effect at 12:01 am on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, and will be in place for a minimum of 21 days (until January 26, 2022), subject to public health and healthcare system indicators.

The Province also reinstated Directive #2 to suspend all non-emergent and non-urgent elective surgeries and procedures to all for the redeployment of healthcare human resources within the hospital systems.

I want to share that, while Peel Public Health was not directly consulted in the course of these recent decisions, we understand the caution and urgency that has driven the Province to act.  We will continue to roll out vaccination (further update below), as well as prioritize our response to protecting our most vulnerable during this period of widespread Omicron transmission.

For the moment, however, residents should continue to engage with precautions as best they can, including:

• Staying home if they or someone at home is sick, for five days.

o   No testing is required during this time of widespread transmission.

o   If a highest risk healthcare worker, they should notify their employer if they or someone at home is ill and following their instructions in respect of testing and tracing.

• Access vaccination as quickly as possible – whether first, second or booster doses if older, to protect against severity.
• Wearing a mask in indoor public spaces.
• Avoiding crowds and adhering to announced gathering limits.

Situation Update

The COVID-19 situation in Peel has worsened significantly since my last update. The current 7-day moving average is 940 new cases per day. Incidence sharply increased to 297.6 per 100,000 population. This increase was seen across all municipalities and age groups. Percent positivity rose to the highest level seen during the pandemic (18.6%) and is more than 10% for all age groups (except those 80+ years). The effective reproductive number is 1.7. Public health contacted 42% of cases within 24-hours. Fifty-one percent of positive tests were reported to public health within two days. Our hospital partners have reported a substantial increase in inpatient admissions over the past week, although current ICU admissions remain stable.

On December 30th, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced a significant shift in the provincial strategy to address surging case counts in Ontario. Although this shift is necessary to protect healthcare capacity and those in highest-risk settings, changes in testing guidance mean that many of our current monitoring indicators will no longer be comparable to those we have used to date. We will adapt our reporting approach and will rely on other surveillance systems to understand the COVID-19 situation in Peel (for example, wastewater signals and new hospital admissions).

COVID-19 Vaccine Program

As of December 31, 87.4% of Peel residents aged 5+ have received at least one dose and 81.8% have received their second dose. Also, as of December 31, 41,710 of Peel residents aged 5-11 have received at least one dose (34.3% of 5-11 population). This exceeds our provincially-defined target of 33% for this period. Third dose uptake is 21.7% among Peel eligible residents 18+. Data are available on the COVID-19 Vaccine Status tab on our dashboard.

To increase uptake among those aged 5-11, we continue to promote pediatric walk-in appointments. Our fixed clinics have delivered 80% of the almost 42,000 pediatric doses to date. This greater reliance on the public health system in Peel contrasts with other jurisdictions where alternative healthcare options, including family health teams and Ontario Health Teams, are more mature and available to support child vaccination efforts. Other strategies, such as school-based and specialty clinics, will resume in January to ensure that all children 5-11 years of age are able to receive their first dose.

Fourth Dose and Booster Eligibility:

Fourth doses of mRNA vaccines are now available to eligible residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, elder care lodges and other congregate care settings if at least three months (84 days) have passed since their third dose. Fourth doses will help improve immunity and reduce risk of serious illness for those most vulnerable.  Communications have been sent out to all long-term care and retirement homes to schedule fourth doses for eligible residents beginning immediately.

The Province has mandated that all staff, students, volunteers, and essential caregivers must get a booster dose by January 28, 2022 if they are currently eligible.  Effective immediately, we have opened walk-ins for all Long-Term Care and Retirement Home staff, students, volunteers and essential caregivers at all Peel Public Health clinics. Valid current ID is required.

Clinic Capacity:

We have continued to increase capacity within our vaccination system, with current capacity of approximately 15,000 doses per day. This week, staff continued to work to increase capacity to support demand from the community. Close to 2,000 additional booster appointments were made available for December 29^th through 31^st and were snapped up almost immediately. On Wednesday and Thursday, we added more than 15,000 appointments for January and more than two-thirds were gone by mid-morning on Friday. Today, we added more than 6,200 booster appointments for January 2^nd through 8^th and expect them to be filled just as quickly.  All of these appointments are on top of the 258,000 additional booster appointments we described in my December 27^th update.

Clinic Locations and Booking:

Information about all vaccine locations and booking can be found online. 

·        Fixed clinics:

• Five public health fixed clinics offering both walk-ins (for first and second doses among residents aged 5+) and appointment bookings (booking link)
• One clinic at Trillium Health Partners (booking link)
• One Ministry of Health clinic at the International Centre (booking link)

·        For a full list of our pop-up clinics in-progress or upcoming (website)

·        For a full list of our school-based COVID-19 vaccine in-progress and upcoming (website)

·        Pharmacies – most pharmacies book appointments ahead of time and some allow walk-ins. Check with the pharmacy before you go (find a pharmacy location)

·        Primary care – Doctor’s offices, walk-in clinics, and other providers across Peel (find a primary care provider offering vaccine)

Starting last week, electronic messages are being sent to those with booked appointments to notify them of the current provincial Pfizer shortage and indicate that they will receive Moderna if they are 30+ years of age. This practice will continue until an adequate Pfizer supply can be obtained.

Voluntary Isolation Housing Program

Due to an increase in demand in the community, we have increased the number of isolation housing rooms to a total of 220 rooms per night. Please note that updated occupancy and uptake information for the isolation housing program will be available in the January 7^th update.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Lawrence

Lawrence C. Loh, MD, MPH, FCFP, FRCPC, FACPM (he/his)

Medical Officer of Health

Public Health, Health Services
Region of Peel
7120 Hurontario Street RPO 667 Streetsville
Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2

2022 will arrive tonight, will there be great fanfare? Probably not, because we are still caught up in a global pandemic. This post is not to discuss the pandemic, just to acknowledge it as part of the reason we won't be celebrating the same way we did in previous years. Caledon Village, and for that matter, all of Caledon is under siege. Depending on how you envision Caledon, you might agree or disagree with that statement, but here in Caledon Village, 2022 will be the year that we take strides to bring back the status of "Village". There is much to do, but if there is one thing we have a lot of, it is community spirit as was apparent at the Tree Lighting. A wonderful flourish of enthusiasm not just for the Tree Lighting, but for plans to come in the new year including the Bicentennial celebrations, the return of the farmers market, (fingers crossed) the return of the Santa Claus Parade. The skating rink is just waiting for the weather to cooperate and again, will be a reality because of volunteers and Caledon Fire Dept Stn 309. We welcome all Caledon Village residents to join us. 2022 has great possibilities, with that in mind the Caledon Village Association wishes you a safe, healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

Kate

Link to the Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 Meeting:

https://calendar.caledon.ca/Meetings/Detail/2021-11-02-1900-Planning-and-Development-Committee

File Nos. 21CEM-210001C and related File Nos. RZ 2021-0001 & SOA 2021-0001.

In reference to 0 and 18314 Hurontario Street in Caledon Village

Respectfully request that this correspondence, including attachments be attached to the agenda and all files related to 0 and 18314 Hurontario Street

Good morning

The Caledon Village Association was made aware of the Townhouse/Condo proposed for 0 and 18314 Hurontario Street early March of 2021, by March 6th 2021 residents were animated and a petition was started.

Attached you will find a scanned copy of the petition, the original can be provided if required. There are 165 valid signatures that were witnessed in person. One signature was rejected by CVA as it was added by a family member on someone else’s behalf. A second signature was removed as the party decided to write a letter of opposition instead.

While there was a resident meeting with staff on May 12th 2021, it should be noted that meetings were also held April 14th, April 28th, May 5th and May 19th 2021. Minutes from all meetings are attached and I urge everyone to read them.

Also attached are pictures from the area showing how added traffic is a recipe for disaster in a location that already experiences drivers cutting through to avoid the Hwy 10/Charleston intersection. The following traffic issues need to be seriously addressed.

Troiless St runs south from Charleston West, it is one way, you cannot exit the subdivision from Troiless.

“If” the easement were to be opened, traffic would empty onto James St, from there the only two options are to cross James St on Elizabeth to go to Charleston West, given the proximity of Elizabeth to the Tim Hortons entrance, collisions will most certainly occur. We will add that Charleston heading into Caledon Village from the west is heavily populated with gravel trucks and other heavy vehicles (often tandem), as they come down the hill toward the intersection drivers cannot see if traffic is backing up leading to heavy braking and the potential of personal injury.

The other option for leaving the subdivision is Traveled Rd. Leaving is really the only option, right turns from Traveled on Hwy 10 during commuter hours will be difficult at best and turning left to head north on Hwy 10 is not an option. Turning left off Hwy 10 onto Traveled is just dangerous.

We are focusing on traffic at this time as it appears in the staff report that there are minimal concerns related to traffic, we disagree with the following statement from page 27 of the staff report:

50. “While the traffic generated from the proposed 30-unit development is expected to be minimal”

The Caledon Village Association acknowledges that there are a multitude of issues with the proposed development. Resident have sent in their concerns, and with the information now available from OLT it appears that many will be signing up to become Participants.

I encourage the Town of Caledon to read the minutes as it will become clear what the objections are. We also encourage all Councillors to read all correspondence and attachments as many are not familiar with the area, especially subdivisions such as this.

The Caledon Village Association and residents would also like to state that we are not Anti Development, but the project is not acceptable and after having read the staff report, it appears that staff agree.

Kate Hepworth

Caledon Village Association President 

Councillor Kiernan arranged meeting with concerned residents.

Monday, October 25, 2021 – Virtual Meeting

7-8:20 pm

Minutes of Meeting – Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – 0 and 18314 Hurontario St.

Present:

Name                                                                                                                                                    Address

Stephanie McVittie explained that the applicant made two development applications and one site plan application.  The site plan application remains “incomplete”.  The other two, for application purposes, met the criteria for application only and were deemed “complete”.  A full review by the Town had not yet commenced; however, a preliminary informal meeting had taken place with the developer and residents that resulted in a number of issues of concern raised by both area residents and the Town.  Note that the review would normally include consultation by bodies like the CVC, the Region of Peel, the Ministry of Transportation and other internal Town of Caledon staff and experts.

Normally, the process would allow concerns of these various parties to be addressed by the applicant.  The Town continues to work with the applicant in order to revise the proposal to better meet the concerns.  Under the Official Plan, however, the Town had 90 days within which to have a hearing and make a decision on this application.  In this instance, that period expired and instead, the applicant exercised his option to appeal the process to a higher body:  the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Ms. McVittie advised that the Town would be putting a report together for November 2, 2021, in order to obtain Council approval to proceed with a submission to the OLT regarding this application.  She advised that all existing communications would be forwarded to the OLT along with the Town’s submission.  She also confirmed that no hearing date at the OLT had been established as yet.

Councillor Ian Sinclair asked if the appealed application to the OLT had been revised in any way and Ms. McVittie advised that no revisions to the original application(s) had been made.

The Councillor noted that the current site plan with the application to the Town shows drainage to the SW of the site and does not reflect actual grade variations on the subject property.

He further commented that lots of site plan issues are delegated to staff and do not involve a public process.  As a result, he would put forward to Council that it has the right to amend the site plan.

Bruce Cragg advised interested parties of the need to file a formal “participant” form to the OLT in order to speak to the application.  It was clarified that “participant” status allows anyone to speak.  “party” status implies that an individual will have a professional speak on their behalf – i.e. a lawyer or other professional.  The distinction, as pointed out by Ms. McVittie and Councillor Sinclair, is that the “party” category is someone whom the OLT can cross-examine for professional information purposes.

Kate Hepworth/Bruce Cragg will share the name of the person to whom the form is to be submitted at the OLT.                                                                         Kate/Bruce    ACTION REQUIRED

Kate Hepworth advised that there is a petition that has numerous signatures but has not been submitted as CVA had not yet received a Town hearing date for the application.  Ms. McVittie advised that the petition could be submitted to the OLT along with the Town’s report on November 2, 2021.                                                                   Kate HepworthACTION REQUIRED

It was established that the Town of Caledon has several concerns regarding the application, mainly around the “communal” servicing of the development and traffic.  While the Official Plan supports communal servicing of development, Mc. McVittie advised that the Town does not support it in this instance.  Councillor Sinclair commented that the concept of “communal servicing” was intended for much larger sites, and not infill development such as proposed.

At the request of Barney Beckett, Ms. McVittie agreed to send a list of the Town’s concerns after the meeting.                                                               Ms. McVittieACTION REQUIRED

Councillor Sinclair suggested that a presentation could be made on behalf of the residents through the Caledon Village Association, but monies would need to be raised to hire experts.  Although no one could determine the cost of hiring experts, it was suggested a sum of $60K was possible.

Cindy (no surname) expressed concern that this development would proceed without resident notification, knowledge and input because so many other developments in the area have taken place without any resident consultation.  She was especially concerned that development was proceeding without any thought about long-term effects to the area.

For clarification, Ms. McVittie advised that the Town became aware of the applicant’s appeal to the OLT on Sept 8^th and she was under the impression that all current parties on record were notified.  She stated that the Town would do its best to keep people notified of future information for this site.  She also cautioned that the OLT process may involve shorter timelines than the Town. 

Christine Schubert asked whether the Official Plan established any density limits on the subject property and Ms. McVittie advised that there were none specifically for this site; that no one anticipated development of this particular property.  As all the issues raised by the residents are directly related to the excess density of this development, Ms. Schubert asked if we could be provided with some statistics of surrounding residential developments for comparison.  The proposal is completely out of keeping with other residential development in the area and it is up to us to prove it to the OLT.  Ms. McVitte agreed to provide some stats.

Stephanie McVittieACTION REQUIRED

Ms. McVittie explained the OLT “judges” come from various walks of professional life.  The application may be heard by a panel of three, or given the size of this application, likely by only one person.  Normally, whatever decision is made is final.  Councillor Kiernan advised that those interested could find out more about the OLT “judges” on the OLT website.

Councillor Sinclair explained that the Official Plan has seen many revisions over the years but in 1979, it only contemplated a preliminary review of the lands in the area that established boundaries and general uses.  No secondary review was ever made.  This approach was used for a number of towns and hamlets in the area.  As a result, density limitations for Caledon Village, and several other areas, were never assigned.

He added that Premier Dalton McGuinty, during his tenure, promoted the “Plan to Grow” that allowed high density development in Ontario with the intent to support future transportation infrastructure (building more highways, public transit, etc.)   The suggestion is that we are experiencing the political drive to create higher density areas.  And, as Councillor Kiernan expressed, we are doing so in the face of climate change implications.  Councillor Sinclair asked Stephanie McVittie to arrange for staff to walk the area in question, keeping in mind the impact of this added density to neighbours.  He suggested that only then could an expert staff witness appear before the OLT with a true concept of the density impact.

Kate Hepworth reiterated Councillor Sinclair’s comments, adding that the regional Official Plan is looking to expand densities in the area.  

Kate Hepworth agreed to send Stephanie McVittie a list of interested parties that would appreciate on-going notification of any information about the application.

It was noted that neither Councillor Kiernan or Sinclair can speak to the OLT on behalf of the residents as it is out of their jurisdiction.

Dave Windross displayed on line photos of the subject property from 3 wks prior and today, showing large pools of standing water on the site.  It was suggested that he ensure he date and submit the photos for review to the OLT.

At the questioning of Kate Hepworth, it was noted that a presentation could be made to Council on November 2, 2021, to ensure the concerns of the area residents are known.

Meeting ended 8:20 pm

CVA July 2021 Newsletter

Hello everyone!

It’s been a long time, did you wonder what happened?

Well as the whole planet knows COVID put a dent into our lives and the CVA most sincerely hopes that you are all coming through this ordeal safely and in good health.

The CVA closed out 2020 with a miniature parade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuAt1yz_Wc0 and tree lighting. We are most hopeful that 2021 will find us returning to a bigger celebration with our Silent Auction, magician, tree lighting and more! Watch for details in the fall.

2020 also brought a collaboration of almost all of the associations on the west side of Caledon to address issues that impact us all. CVA is proud to be part of this collaboration.

Traffic: at the onset of COVID we began to enjoy slower less busy roads but then things began to change, more notably in Caledon Village was the increase in speeders, noisy mufflers, careless travelers and the everpresent truck traffic. We were not alone, the issue was everywhere in Caledon. The West Caledon Traffic Group delegated to the Town of Caledon and are in ongoing discussion with Caledon OPP, Region of Peel and the Province to bring further safety measures to our roads.

Tourism: Caledon Village is surrounded by aggregate pits, but, there are green spaces to be enjoyed, Forks of the Credit, Belfountain, Terra Cotta, fishing in the Credit. Sadly, many of these areas became a landing strip for people trying to escape the “Stay Home” order and stretch their legs.Parking everywhere (including on private property) overwhelming the parks, picnicking in dangerous places and certainly not sticking to “Leave it the way you found it” Garbage everywhere. All of this worked in tandem with noise. Racing of cars and motorcycles on every piece of road available. West Caledon Tourism group has been working with local and Regional council to help reduce, if not eliminate these issues.

Aggregate: Where does one even start with this. As many of you know, CBM (St.Mary’s) is a very real threat to lands close to Caledon Village, while CVA is part of the West Caledon Aggregate Group one of our biggest concerns is the extra heavy traffic that will undoubtedly increase if a blasting quarry is allowed to happen. CBM is not in the application process but the WCAG has worked  very hard to compose a document covering a huge number of issues attached to aggregate in Caledon and when it is presented to Caledon Council, Regional Council and the Province it will certainly be passed on to all of you. The MCormick aggregate proposal on Heart Lake Road is another reason for concern. Please consider that with aggregate operations already in production and the possibility of more such issues as noise and air pollution are being looked at as well. If anyone would like links on any of the above topics. Please contact CVA at caledonvillageassociation@gmail.com we will do our best to forward information to you.

Development, and lots of it. CVA is doing their very best to stay ahead of the applications and proposals, we appreciate the heads up we receive from residents. Town of Caledon Council is currently on summer break which gives us time to research further into different concerns of the three projects that could impact us.

The development that has made it to application status is the townhouse/condo application. Information can be found at https://www.caledon.ca/en/town-services/18314-hurontario-street.aspx

Many who are receiving this email are already aware of the content in the link, but if you are not, please take the time to have a look. Next to surface was the possibility of a live/work 17 unit development on Hwy 10 just north of George St. While we have not heard much on this, it should never be taken for granted that nothing is happening. After lingering for a long time, the proposed development on Dodd’s Pit is surfacing. 85+ one acre lots. Here is the presentation from the Town of Caledon Council meeting of July 13^thhttps://pub-caledon.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=16292

Or if you prefer, you can watch the meeting at this link:

https://pubcaledon.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?ClientId=caledon&FileName=New%20Encoder_CM_2021-07-13-04-48.mp4

A glaring take away from this is that the Dod’s pit development requires the expansion of the Settlement Boundary Area, if allowed, it could be a precedent for future developments. There are other options for this land which can be heard if you watch the meeting. It was interesting that the presenter acknowledged that Caledon Village has groundwater and stormwater issues, something the residents of the northwest portion of the village have known for a long time.

Ward Boundary changes. Here is a useful link to see where the new Ward Boundaries will be: https://www.caledon.ca/uploads/14/Doc_637618771910301510.pdf?ts=637623130576765965

It is not part of the CVA mandate to dictate to anyone how to vote, we will always share any legitimate candidate information on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1901022600191991 and our website at caledonvillage.org but we can encourage you to learn about the changes and how Regional representation will change for the next election. Ward 1 has become a leader in voter turn out, lets keep that going and bring out even more voters!

The future of Caledon Village is also part of the Regional Official Plan, you can be part of this, the following is important to anyone wishing to take part:

Please join us for one of the upcoming virtual “ask the planner” sessions:

• Thursday, July 29 at 7pm.
• Wednesday, August 4 at 7pm.
• Wednesday, August 18 at 7pm.

No registration required. The link to join will be available here on the day of the session.

Email Regional Planning and Growth Management to join our notification list, stay up to date on the latest updates, upcoming meetings, and submit comments.

If possible, take a look at this link:

https://view.exacttarget.com/?qs=f1693b6520160eaf88bd42971744395af5bccc467ca5c5e4b87da47f02a3fa57b4a0b5ad08a530e5bb3bc9347b1cb4c103923e5f46ebb6b4c31c92cedfac21ce5765e8fc13f9af87c9fd27ccaca8a252

Promises were made to Caledon Village just prior to Hwy 10 being widened, many of those promises have not been fulfilled. While Hwy 10 will certainly not get any smaller, some of the plans for our Village will not make it any safer.

I have gone on long enough and my apologies if all this is overwhelming. To finish up, lets look to the positives. We are able to move around more and enjoy seeing people again (safely of course)

Movie night is coming to the Caledon Fairgrounds! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-drive-in-movie-night-1-ticket-per-vehicle-tickets-163511578533?aff=erelexpmlt

Caledon Townhall Players are gearing up for their next season which is great news, stay up to date at https://www.caledontownhallplayers.com/

Caledon Village Association with the Caledon Optimists and Lions Club to present the Tree Lighting and Silent Auction in December (providing provincial guidelines permit)

CVA is working towards being able to support a Farmers Market at the Caledon Fairgrounds. Very early stages, but very hopeful.

As always, if you have concerns or questions, please contact us at caledonvillageassociation@gmail.com  If you know someone who may be interested in being part of the CVA, feel free to forward this email. If you would like to become more active in the CVA, we would love to hear from you!

Many thanks to everyone who has helped compile information regarding the townhouse project.

Enjoy safely, we look forward to seeing you!

Kate Hepworth

Caledon Village Association

President

Update on the Condo Development

Please be advised that a summary document of public comments and initial staff responses regarding the above mentioned application has been uploaded on the Town of Caledon’s website. The document can be accessed under “Public Comment Response” on the following webpage:

18314 Hurontario Street - Town of Caledon

The document covers comments up to and including the comments received at the residents meeting. Additional comments are still being received and responses will be provided to these comments at a later date.

Subject: 0 and 18314 Hurontario Website Update 21CDM-210001C, RZ 2021-0001 and SPA 2021-0001

https://www.caledon.ca/en/town-services/resources/Documents/business-planning-development/0-and-18314-Hurontarion-St/Public-Comments-Summary-18314-and-0-Hurontario-Accessible.pdf

An update regarding traffic issues through the southwest portion of our village (Hwy 10, Troiless, Travelled Rd and Charleston)

We thank Councillors Ian Sinclair and Lynn Kiernan for bringing this forward to the Town of Caledon.

Information is in chronological order

April 28^th 2021

Hello Councillor Kiernan and Councillor Sinclair,

Thanks for your email and for bringing this to our attention. Staff have holistically investigated the traffic situation in the area, and below are the mitigation measures and next steps:

Findings:

• Our traffic investigations have indicated this issue is mainly a matter of traffic infiltration and cut-through traffic;
• This finding is consistent with residents' complaints as it usually occurs during an accident on Highway 10 as people using Travelled Lane and Troiless Street to take Charleston Side Road;

Immediate Actions:

• Current "No Trucks" and "No Through Traffic" is not visible from Highway 10. A vehicle/truck notices the sign when they are already on Travelled Lane, and it is unlikely to make a U-Turn. The sign should be well visible from Highway 10.
• Therefore, the sign will be relocated further east at Highway 10, closer to the intersection, and a larger "No Truck" sign will be used along with a message of "NO ACCESS to CHARLESTON SIDE ROAD from Troiless Street" and "LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY" sign will be installed. Using larger and more visible signs along with a new “No Access to Charleston SR” sign will further discourage trucks and cut-through traffic.   
• MTO has been consulted and has no corners with the proposed signage plan;
• The two (2) seasonal speed cushions will be reinstalled at Troiless Street, just south of James Street;
• A new Speed Bollard will be installed on Travelled Lane, close to the intersection to visually narrow the road and in addition to signage, further discourage trucks and cut-through traffic; and
• Larger and more visible signs along with "Local Traffic Only" sign will be installed at Charleston Side Road;
• The figure below shows the overall implementation plan.

Next Steps after implementation:

• It is expected that the signage plan and proposed traffic calming measures can improve the traffic condition and address the root of the issue;
• We will also monitor the situation and complete the traffic review to assess the effectiveness of measures by collecting traffic data, including volume (for both vehicles and trucks) and speed, and
• If the study indicates that the problem still exists, additional measures will be implemented depending on findings.      

Follow up May 17^th 2021

Hello Councillor Kiernan and Councillor Sinclair,

Kindly be advised that the new traffic calming measures, including a centreline bollard and speed cushions, have been installed on Troiless Street and Travelled Lane as per the plan below.

New enhanced signages will be completed soon. As a next step, staff will monitor the situation and assess the effectiveness of measures by collecting traffic data, including volume and speed. If the study indicates that the problem still exists, additional measures will be implemented depending on findings.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,      

ArashOlia, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Manager, Transportation Engineering

Engineering Services Department

Follow up June 1^st 2021

Hello Councillor Kiernan and Councillor Sinclair,

I am happy to advise that as per the plan below and further to implement traffic calming measures on Troiless Street and Travelled Lane, including speed cushions and centreline bollard, the signages in the subdivision have been improved.

The message is now clear, stronger, and they are now well visible from Highway 10 to act as a deterrent to the truck and cut-through traffic. Please see below.

Staff will monitor the impacts of changes and will implement additional measures if they are still warranted.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Caledon Village Association

Meeting with concerned residents.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 –

Virtual Meeting on “Google Meets”

7-9 pm

Minutes of Meeting – Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – 0 and 18314 Hurontario St.

Rezoning application to amend zoning of site from “residential” to “townhouse residential” to allow construction of 30 townhouse units.  File Nos. 21CEM-210001C and related File Nos. RZ 2021-0001 & SOA 2021-0001.

Present:

Name                                                                                                                                                    Address

Topic                                                                                                                                                            ACTION REQ’D.

Pictured above is Caledon Village surrounded by the Settlement Boundary

Do you know how many homes are in Caledon Village?

The population of Caledon Village is approximately 1750 in 490 units.

What would you say if the boundary was expanded?

Should it stay the same?

Thoughts?

Please send them to caledonvillageassociation@gmail.com

PLEASE, if you do not want your comments shared, please say so and your remarks will stay confidential, but we would like to know what you think.

Caledon Village Association

Meeting with concerned residents.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 –

Virtual Meeting on “Google Meets”

7-9 pm

Minutes of Meeting – Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – 0 and 18314 Hurontario St.

Rezoning application to amend zoning of site from “residential” to “townhouse residential” to allow construction of 30 townhouse units.  File Nos. 21CEM-210001C and related File Nos. RZ 2021-0001 & SOA 2021-0001.

Present:

Name                                                                                                                                                    Address

Notes in the order of the Agenda:

Topic

Caledon Village Association meeting with concerned residents.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 – Virtual Meeting on “Google Meets”

7-9 pm

Minutes of Meeting – Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – 0 and 18314 Hurontario St.

Rezoning application to amend zoning of site from “residential” to “townhouse residential” to allow construction of 30 townhouse units.  File Nos. 21CEM-210001C and related File Nos. RZ 2021-0001 & SOA 2021-0001.

Present:

Name                                                                                                    Address

Not Present on call but expressed interest:

Reviewed proposal for benefit of those not familiar or up to date on the proposal.

Topic

Caledon Village Association welcomes everyone to the conversation, for or against, bring your thoughts. We are not saying NO development, we are pointing out why this is not reasonable development.

CALEDON VILLAGE

RESIDENT

YOU’RE INVITED

Resident Meeting Regarding Townhouses
When Wed Apr 28, 2021 …..7pm – 9pm Eastern Time 

Meeting is being held online through Google Meets

Please email the Caledon Village Association to get added to the attendance list and the link to the meeting will be emailed back to you

caledonvillageassociation@gmail.com

Attn: Kate Hepworth

Opportunity to discuss opposition to the Townhouses as proposed.

Please bring your thoughts, lets prioritize a list and how to proceed.

CVA working with residents and their concerns

April 15, 2021

Bullet form notes from virtual resident meeting of April 14^th, 2021 regarding the proposed Townhouses.

• There is no provision for drainage, leading to concerns of where water will go, concerns that drainage will head to the culvert at Troiless. It is noted that the creek runs to the Credit, the CVC (who only have commenting ability) will be contacted for their input.
• Car trips. With 30 units being proposed with parking for 2 vehicles each, it is almost guaranteed that an extra 60 vehicles will be mobile within a small portion of the village, this does not take into consideration visitors to each home.
• With extra vehicles comes the added issue of entering and exiting the proposed area. Should the easement be opened up it is still only one road in and same road out. In order to exit, go straight across Elizabeth to Charleston, an already congested intersection within meters complicated by the Tim Hortons entry/exit. Alternatively exit the area via Travelled Rd, the only safe option to do this is if you are heading south on Hwy 10, turning left to go north is not suggested. In order to return, there is the option of Troiless (one way entry) or Elizabeth, again, both roads very close to Hwy 10 of Charleston and the Tim Hortons entry/exit. Coming in off Hwy 10 southbound at Travelled is an option, however, turning left off Hwy 10 northbound should not even be a consideration due to safety. Overall, there is no safe way to add extra vehicles to the area.
• Concern was raised regarding a pool to the rear of a residence of James St adjacent to the easement. The easement on its own is of specific concern to two homes on James St. Further discussion needs to be had with the planners as the opening of the easement with incur considerable issues for the home owners.
• Given that all (except one) homes in the area are on wells, there is concern about how different levels of drainage will impact wells. All Caledon Village residents need to remember that not all of Caledon Village is on Regional water. 
• The usual expectation of a family being parents and 2 children, given that those dynamics frequently change, can water supply and the proposed septic service be expected to perform at acceptable levels without creating difficulties for the existing residents?
• While it is clear that two new houses have been built, there is a third lot in between that to this point hasn’t been touched.  CVA will inquire as to the status of the lot as there is concern that there is a drainage issue that could also be attached to drainage issues on the proposed townhouse site.
• There are no existing sidewalks in the area and given the recent events of traffic trying to bypass a Hwy 10 closure there is considerable concern for residents both existing and potentially new.  Larger vehicles such as school buses, delivery trucks, garbage trucks, snow plows already have restrictive movement areas, added large vehicles is contrary to safety.
• By having so many homes placed on lots this size sets a standard and there is concern that others in the area may wish to sell their land with the expectation of more townhouse type projects being built. The land currently with 4 lots on it north of Charleston comes to mind.
• The Caledon Official Plan must be complete before the next election. Given the number of applications at the Town of Caledon there is concern that this project could get “pushed through”
• More people need to know about this proposal. CVA is excited to hear residents reach out to help get the word out. CVA will build up their information resources including their website.
• Many of us have papers delivered and they find a direct route to the recycling bin.  Could we suggest that you take a look at the papers first? Notifications have to be placed in the media regarding applications, notices and so forth. For those without internet, or social media, reading the paper is an asset.

It is important to recognize that while we have serious concerns about the development of 30 townhouses, we realize that something will be built, thoughts and ideas of what that could be are welcomed.

Stay tuned for updates via email, CVA website  caledonvillage.org and social media

As always we can be contacted at caledonvillageassociation@gmail.com

Many thanks from the CVA

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The Town of Erin has been permitted to dump effluent into the West Credit River at one of the most ecologically sensitive areas of Canada. As many communities in the river's watershed include those within Dufferin-Caledon, environmental activists in Belfauntain initiated the petition which I am ready to present in Parliament. 

 

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