The location of the dumping…

The location of the dumping/spreading site is located in a marshland area. This will lead to pollution from the site during the spring snow melt and during the year when several days of heavy rain occur. We feel this makes the application non-compliant.

The site is not adequately screened, fenced and posted including all open storage areas and disposal site operation. The application is therefore not in compliance with the Renfrew County Official Plan.

With regards to the Township of Whitewater Region zoning by-laws which are based on the Renfrew County Official Plan there are issues with setbacks. The Township of Whitewater Region zoning by-laws state:

i. Two hundred (200) metres of any dwelling on another lot;

· Comment: On the maps provided by the applicant/proponent there are two properties adjacent to the dumping/spreading area, 325 Pappin Road and a seasonal dwelling with a dug well not indicated. As the properties are not indicated on the maps provided but from local knowledge it appears the distance from the dumping/spreading area is less than 200 metres from the seasonal dwelling which would make the application non-compliant.

iii. One hundred fifty (150) metres of any uncased well;

As the properties are not indicated on the maps provided but from local knowledge it appears the distance from the dumping/spreading area is less than 200 metres and could even be less than 150 metres from the seasonal dwelling with an uncased well which would make the application non-compliant. It is our understanding the seasonal dwelling owner has requested a site visit from the MECP office in Ottawa.

v. One hundred eighty (180) metres of any surface water;

As the properties are not indicated on the maps provided but from local knowledge it appears the distance from the dumping/spreading area is less than 200 metres from the seasonal dwelling and the marshland which during the spring snow melt and during the year when several days of heavy rain occur ponding occurs which leads to pollution and the possibility of E-coli pollution. This would make the application non-compliant. It is our understanding the seasonal dwelling owner has requested a site visit from the MECP office in Ottawa.