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The Citizen, 2010-05-13, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010. WATERING RESTRICTIONS (By-law No. 34-2006) Because of high water demands on our water systems during the summer months (May 1st until October 31st)and in an effort to promote “good water conservation practices”, we request all residents in the communities of BRUCEFIELD, BRUSSELS, EGMONDVILLE, SEAFORTH and VANASTRA to refrain from excessive outdoor water usage (watering of lawns/gardens, washing vehicles, filling pools, etc.) We also request that outdoor watering take place as follows: •EVEN numbered houses water on EVEN numbered days (7:00-9:00 in the morning or evening) •ODD numbered houses water on ODD numbered days (7:00-9:00 in the morning or evening) BURNING RESTRICTIONS (By-law No. 121-2001) In urban areas, no person shall burn, light, ignite or start a fire (bonfire, campfire, pit fire, barrel fire, or any other fire in a yard, field or open space used for the burning of leaves, rubbish, or other combustible material) of any kind whatsoever in the open air. a) in or on any of the streets, parks or public property within the limits of the urban areas of the Municipality of Huron East, or b) on any private property, except in an out-of-door fireplace or barbecue used for the sole purpose of cooking food, and so located and constructed that no building or structure or flammable matter may become ignited, and supervised at all times by a competent person. If a Fire Official or By-law Enforcement Officer takes such steps to extinguish any fire, the expense incurred may be recovered by action or in a like manner as municipal taxes as provided in Section 326 of the Municipal act, R.S.O. 1990 c. M. 45. 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Sarah Mitchell got some help from one of the school’s teachers, Leslie Johnston, to help make her basket beautiful. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Ready to order? Londesborough United Church held a ham supper over the weekend with some of its youngest congregation members helping to pass out the food. From left: Damian Riley- Cronk, Mary Kate Allen and Madelyn Yantzi. (Vicky Bremner photo) Blyth development hasneighbours concernedResidents of the block bordered by Gypsy Lane, Wellington Street, and London and Blyth roads could see some new construction at a vacant lot on the west side of the block. The two lots, which are situated higher than most of the surrounding properties, are being considered for two four-or-five unit dwellings, with a driveway running between the two, accessed by Gypsy Lane. According to the submitted application, the land, which is currently R1 Low Residence, which permits a maximum of two units in a residence, would be changed to R3 high density in the proposed change, which would permit one five-unit building per lot. This means that up ten units could be built between the two lots under an R3 designation. The buildings are intended for seniors, according to the developers. The potential developers, represented by Bonnie Brak, did state that they would reduce the proposed units-per-building to four-unit, which would make the property an R2. Concerned property owners around the lots addressed North Huron council during a planning meeting held on May 3 prior to North Huron’s regular council meeting. The property owners had many concerns regarding the potential rezoning. In a letter to council, representatives from eight surrounding properties outlined nine different potential problems; lowered property values due to green space and non-ownership of units; differences in property sizes appearances and usages; storm water management and snow removal;incompatibility with existingproperties; inadequate green space and buffer zones; an existing amount of adequate residential rental facilities for both seniors and non-seniors and site plan concerns, including fences over sewer easements, a lack of existing fences, the type of surface to be used on the driveway and the adjacent side lots to the south and north are not vacant as stated in the application. Kevin Reid, Richard Snell and Rick Van Wyck all stated that they have already experienced flooding problems, and are worried that the building of the unit will complicate these existing issues. Councillor Alma Conn questioned the concerned citizens, asking if they were ready to sit down with the property developers and address these problems, and most were amicable to the idea. “I can’t support this proposal now,” she said. “But if people aren’t ready to meet, we’ll have to make the decision for you.” The citizens, developers and involved parties from the council agreed to meet at a later date in Blyth. The Clinton Legion Pipes and Drums Currently has openings for Drummers No experience necessary Training is provided Ages 12 to Adult Please contact Jeff at: 519-482-5488 By Denny ScottThe Citizen