A developer has been given preliminary approval to obtain ownership of its storm water management facility in order to better coordinate the design and use of a nine hole golf course near Drayton.
Planning consultant Bruce Donaldson told council recently his clients, Fred and Trevor Prior, of Glenaviland Corporation, would like to own the storm water facility in the second stage of the Glenaviland Estates development “so that it’s function and future use can be coordinated with the design and use of the golf course”
The par-36, 3,165 yard course will be located to the south and southeast of the proposed 195-unit residential development.
Donaldson explained the golf course has been designed to take into account not only the flood plain of the Conestogo River, but also location of the storm water management facility.
He said his clients would provide the township with easement rights over the storm water lands, as well as access to the facility.
In the meantime, Donaldson added, they would like permission for himself and Glenaviland Corporation to act on behalf of the municipality in matters associated with the county’s official plan amendment process.
Councillor Bruce Whale asked if there is any benefit or disadvantage of having the developer maintain ownership of the storm water facility. Clerk Patty Sinnamon replied there is another one in the township that’s owned by a developer, but the township has an agreement for access and to maintain it.
Public works director Larry Lynch said in that situation, the township has an “easily accessible” entrance to go in and maintain the facility.
Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing Donaldson’s firm to act on the township’s behalf on matters pertaining to the facility and the official plan amendment.
