Martin Erdman - Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry

Instrument type: Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry

ERO number
013-2773
Ministry reference number
MNRF INST 16/18
Notice type
Instrument
Act
Aggregate Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Comment period
April 9, 2018 - May 24, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

This consultation was open from:
April 9, 2018
to May 24, 2018

Decision summary

Martin Erdman application for a Class “A” licence (Pit above Water) has been approved.

Location details

Site location details

Lot A, Concession 3, Conmee Township, Township of Conmee.

The site is located 2 kilometers North of Kakabeka Falls on Highway 11/17.

A link showing sites licensed under the Aggregate Resources Act is provided: ontario.ca - find pits and quarries

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Proponent(s)

Martin Erdman
206 Seneca Place
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 5W7
Canada

Decision details

License number 626344 was issued on June 7, 2019.

Comments received

Through the registry

0

By email

2

By mail

0
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Effects of consultation

There were no comments received through the Environmental Registry. Two (2) written objections were received from public objectors in response to the Aggregate Resources Act consultation process. Concerns included: tree clearing on private land, wildlife, hours of operation (hauling), noise, and dust. The applicant worked to address the objections by providing additional information and revising the site plans. Official plan and zoning by-law amendments were obtained to permit the land use on the site.

Supporting materials

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Regional Operations Division, Thunder Bay District
Address

435 James Street South
Suite B001
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S7
Canada

How to Appeal

Appeals are not allowed

The application was referred to the Local Planning appeal Tribunal (LPAT) for a hearing due to one unresolved objection. The LPAT issued a written decision (MM180065) and directed the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to issue the licence as proposed and without further conditions, pursuant to s. 11(8) of the ARA.

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Calinda Manning

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Office
Regional Operations Division, Thunder Bay District
Address

435 James Street South
Suite B001
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S7
Canada

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Original proposal

ERO number
013-2773
Ministry reference number
MNRF INST 16/18
Notice type
Instrument
Act
Aggregate Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Proposal posted

Comment period

April 9, 2018 - May 24, 2018 (45 days)

Proposal details

Updates

This notice was updated on December 6, 2018 to advise the public that this application under the Aggregate Resources Act has been referred by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for a hearing. Please refer to http://elto.gov.on.ca/tribunals/lpat/e-status/ for further information on the status of the matter at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

 

Description of instrument

Martin Erdman has applied for a Class “A” licence (Pit above Water) to excavate aggregate from a new pit of 35.45 hectares in size. The annual tonnage condition applied for is unlimited.

Other information

Site plan information is available to view at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Thunder Bay District office. Making an appointment to view the information is recommended to ensure aggregate staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.

The extraction of aggregate from a pit or quarry on private land designated by regulation, in the Province of Ontario, requires the issuance of a licence. The Aggregate Resources of Ontario Provincial Standards Version 1 (Provincial Standards) sets out the application process and requirements.

For each new licence, the applicant must provide information (i.e. site plan, summary statement, technical reports) with respect to the existing features, operation and rehabilitation of the site to demonstrate that the proposed operation will minimize adverse impact on the environment. This information is prepared in accordance with the category being applied for under the Provincial Standards.

For this proposal, the following are available for viewing at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office listed below:

  • Site plan
  • Summary Statement
  • Natural Environment Level 1
  • Cultural Heritage Stage 1

The Site Plan addresses existing features of the pit and/or quarry area (e.g. existing natural features and land use on and surrounding the site within 120m); the proposed operation (e.g. shape, dimensions, area and depth to be excavated, method of extraction); and progressive and final rehabilitation.

The Summary Statement includes information on one or more of the following considerations: land use planning, agricultural classification, quality and quantity of aggregate, haul routes, truck traffic and entrance permits, progressive and final rehabilitation, surface water, and elevation of the established groundwater table.

The Natural Environment report determines the presence of significant natural heritage features/areas and fish habitat and ensures that any necessary preventative, mitigative or remedial measures are undertaken for their protection. A Level 1 report identifies if the features are on-site or within 120 metres of the site. If features are identified, then an impact assessment (i.e. Natural Environment Level 2 report) is prepared to determine any negative impacts on the natural features or ecological functions, and any proposed preventative, mitigative or remedial measures.

The purpose of a Cultural Heritage Resources report is to ensure that significant archaeological resources are identified, assessed for their significance, and protected (i.e. preserved or collected).

Other public consultation opportunities

As specified in the Aggregate Resources Act, written notice concerning this application was delivered to landowners within 120 meters of the proposed licenced boundary; an information sign, giving notice to the public of this application, was erected at the proposed site; and a Notice of Application appeared in the local paper, the Chronicle Journal on March 19, 2018. A public information session was held on April 9, 2018 from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Conmee Community Centre, Conmee, Ontario.

The application for this licence is being circulated within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Thunder Bay District office. Additionally, notification of this application has been forwarded to the Township of Conmee and the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, other ministries, for comment.

Supporting materials

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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.

Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.

Regional Operations Division, Thunder Bay District
Address

435 James Street South
Suite B001
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S7
Canada

Comment

Commenting is now closed.

This consultation was open from April 9, 2018
to May 24, 2018

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Contact

Calinda Manning

Phone number
Office
Regional Operations Division, Thunder Bay District
Address

435 James Street South
Suite B001
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S7
Canada