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Clearview Community Coalition

Clearview Community Coalition. Clearview Township CitizensConcerned about the negative environmental and social impacts of aggregate extraction in Clearview.We recognize the need for employment within ClearviewThe Walker application in combination with the MAQ application will triple the adverse effects..

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Clearview Community Coalition

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    1. Clearview Community Coalition

    2. Clearview Community Coalition Clearview Township Citizens Concerned about the negative environmental and social impacts of aggregate extraction in Clearview. We recognize the need for employment within Clearview The Walker application in combination with the MAQ application will triple the adverse effects.

    3. Planning Authorities There are a number of planning documents that Council will have to consider before they decide whether or not to approve Walker’s applications. There are statements that can be interpreted as supporting the Walker application, but the planning documents contain many statements. That oppose, or, at the very least, there are statements that should encourage Council to support a significant reduction in the scope of this proposal.

    4. Provincial Policy Statement “Provides for appropriate development while protecting resources of provincial interest, ..” “Natural heritage features and areas shall be protected for long term use” 2.1 The Niagara Escarpment a World Biosphere Reserve, is part of Clearview’s natural heritage Water resources, particularly “the watershed”. 2.2.1a “Development...shall not be permitted...in significant woodlands.” 2.1.4 “Mineral aggregate resources shall be protected for long-term use.” 2.5.1

    5. Aggregate Resources Act “the effect of the operation of the pit or quarry on nearby communities” 12.1,b

    7. Wavy Road Image

    12. Truck Haul Route Noise To evaluate haul route noise for quarries the guidelines for landfill sites are typically used. This is an application for a new quarry. A peer review of the analysis of the noise on the haul route has not been done. Use of engine brakes, deemed necessary for a safe descent, is incompatible with the right of residents to use and enjoy their properties.

    14. Safety

    15. Health Concerns

    16. Operations Noise

    17. Hours of Operation

    18. Water

    21. Adaptive Management Plan

    24. Economic Impact

    25. Niagara Escarpment Plan

    26. Niagara Escarpment Plan

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