This consultation was open from:
March 7, 2018
to April 23, 2018
Decision summary
We have approved S.A.M.I. Holdings Ltd. application for a licence to extract aggregate from a pit above the water table in the Township of South West Oxford, Ontario.
Location details
Site location details
Township of South West Oxford, County of Oxford
Part of Lots 1- 6, Plan 86 and Part of Lot 3, Plan 501 and the road allowance between Lot 1 and the Gore, Geographic Township of West Oxford
The site is located at 565038 Karn Road which is immediately south west of the City of Woodstock.
Site location map
The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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S.A.M.I. Holdings Ltd.
565038 Karn Road
R.R#1
Woodstock,
ON
N4S 7V6
Canada
Decision details
On December 20, 2019 we approved S.A.M.I. Holdings Ltd. application for a licence to extract aggregate from a pit above the water table in the Township of South West Oxford, Ontario.
Aggregate Resources Act Licence # 626186 was issued to S.A.M.I. Holdings Ltd.
Effects of consultation
No comments were received in response to the Environmental Registry proposal notice.
Five written comments expressing concerns and one letter of no concern were received in response to the Aggregate Resources Act Notice of Application. Concerns expressed related to zoning and land use matters, noise, dust, property values/quality of life, impacts to wildlife and species at risk, groundwater monitoring and proposed rehabilitation.
The concerns were addressed by the proponent providing additional information and revisions to the site plan. All objections were either withdrawn by the commenter or deemed to no longer be an objection.
A decision was made to proceed with the approval of this proposal.
Supporting materials
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615 John Street North
Aylmer,
ON
N5H 2S8
Canada
How to Appeal
This instrument decision can be appealed. You have 20 days from December 27, 2019 to begin the appeal process.
Carefully review the information below to learn more about the appeal process.
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Appeal process for decisions published before June 1, 2021
If you’re an Ontario resident, you can start the process to appeal this instrument decision.
First, you’ll need to seek leave (i.e. get permission) from the relevant appellate body to appeal the decision.
If the appellate body grants leave, the appeal itself will follow.
Seek leave to appeal
To seek leave to appeal, you need to do these three things:
- prepare your application
- provide notice to the minister
- mail your application to three parties
1. Prepare your application
You’ll need to prepare an application. You may wish to include the following things in your application:
- A document that includes:
- your name, phone number, fax number (if any), and/or email address
- the ERO number and ministry reference number (located on this page)
- a statement about whether you are a resident in Ontario
- your interest in the decision, and any facts you want taken into account in deciding whether you have an interest in the decision
- the parts of the instrument that you’re challenging
- whether the decision could result in significant harm to the environment
- the reason(s) why you believe that no reasonable person – having regard to the relevant law and to any government policies developed to guide decisions of that kind – could have made the decision
- the grounds (facts) you’ll be using to appeal
- the outcome you’d like to see
- A copy of the instrument (approval, permit, order) that you you are seeking leave to appeal. You’ll find this in the decision notice on the Environmental Registry
- Copies of all supporting documents, facts and evidence that you’ll be using to appeal
What is considered
The appeal body will consider the following two questions in deciding whether to grant you leave to appeal:
- is there is good reason to believe that no reasonable person, with respect to the relevant law and to any government policies developed to guide decisions of that kind, could have made the decision?
- could the decision you wish to appeal result in significant harm to the environment?
2. Provide your notice
You’ll need to provide notice to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks that you’re seeking leave to appeal.
In your notice, please include a brief description of the:
- decision that you wish to appeal
- grounds for granting leave to appeal
You can provide notice by email at minister.mecp@ontario.ca or by mail at:
College Park
5th Floor, 777 Bay St.
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
3. Mail your application
You’ll need to mail your application that you prepared in step #1 to each of these three parties:
- appellate body
- issuing authority (the ministry official who issued the instrument)
- proponent (the company or individual to whom the instrument was issued)
S.A.M.I. Holdings Ltd.
565038 Karn Road
R.R#1
Woodstock,
ON
N4S 7V6
Canada
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
Formerly Ontario Municipal Board
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E5
(416) 212-6349
(866) 448-2248
Include the following:
This is not legal advice. Please refer to the Environmental Bill of Rights for exact legal requirements. Consult a lawyer if you need help with the appeal process.
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Contact
Stephen Douglas
615 John Street North
Aylmer,
ON
N5H 2S8
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Description of instrument
S.A.M.I Holdings Ltd. has applied for a Class “A” licence (Category 3 - Pit Above Water) to excavate aggregate from a pit of 61 hectares in size. This application is for the establishment of a new pit. The annual tonnage condition applied for is 950,000 tonnes.
Other information
S.A.M.I Holdings Ltd. currently operates two (2) adjoining sites under the authority of licence # 2138 and 20922 under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA). The annual tonnage condition for each of these licences is 545,000 and 500,000 tonnes respectively, and the total area currently licensed is 49.74 hectares.
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 MNRF office listed below:
- Site plan
- Summary Statement
- Natural Environment (Level 1 and 2)
- Cultural Heritage (Stage 1 and 2)
- Noise Assessment
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 120 meters); 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).
A Noise Assessment report is prepared if extraction and/or processing facilities are within 150 metres (for pit applications) or 500 metres (for quarry applications) of a sensitive receptor defined by the Provincial Standards. The report is required to determine whether provincial guidelines can be satisfied.
Other public consultation opportunities
As specified in the Aggregate Resources Act, written notice concerning this application was delivered to landowners within 120 metres 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 Woodstock Sentinel on February 1, 2018. A public information session was held on February 27, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Quality Hotel & Suites Convention Centre, 580 Bruin Blvd., Woodstock, ON.
The application for this licence is being circulated within the MNRF Aylmer District office. Additionally, notification of this application has been forwarded to the County of Oxford, the Township of South West Oxford, the City of Woodstock and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.
Making an appointment to view the information is recommended to ensure MNRF staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.
Additionally, information related to this proposal is available from the following municipal office(s):
Township of South West Oxford
312915 Dereham Line
Mt. Elgin, ON N0J 1N0
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.
615 John Street North
Aylmer,
ON
N5H 2S8
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from March 7, 2018
to April 23, 2018
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Julia Tonks
615 John Street North
Aylmer,
ON
N5H 2S8
Canada
Comments received
Through the registry
0By email
4By mail
2