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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-09-02, Page 18Plans by Southcott Parklands Limited to establish marina facilities in the vicinity of the old river bed in Grand Bend will not become a reality if wishes of area residents are followed. At a meeting in the village ball Friday night, more than 60 persons solidly rejected any plans for a marina or any com- mercial development in this area. In the only positive vote, all but four of the assembly voted in favour of residential develop- ment. At the outset of the meeting, Don Southcott, spokesman for the development said his group was tionanomoinanimmunimmunimmoz ADAMS Hooting & Cooling If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are Interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. 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Watch For The Grand Opening Sept. 11 of our 'Fashions in Leather' Shop - Men's and Women's Leather Coats at Factory Outlet Prices, Page 18 Times,Advocate, September 2, 1976 Residents oppose *Who:vitt 5 marina proposal • "Before You Buy Give Grand Bend marina would not be used ex- clusively by the yacht club." A final comment from Dr. Clay 11 Brian Williams, president of the Grand Bend yacht club spoke in favour of a marina saying, "we need more facilities and are concerned about the number going to Bayfield. I would also was, "the river bed is a prac- like to point out that any new 001 site for expansion. Making a change in River Road would be no different than the re-cut of the river at the turn of the century. ap A Try, • Benjamin Moore PAINTS • FLOOR COVERINGS • WALLPAPER • And Much Much More, Come In And See Us At seeking community reaction and suggestions for development of the property which consists of about seven and a half acres. The old river bed is located between River and Lake roads, west of Highway 21. In making his presentation, Southcott said, "It would be no great loss to us if the marina didn't go. More -than 200 docking slips would be necessary to be economical and the best we could hope for would be 40." Southcott said ownership of the property in question has been established. According to records, it was sold by the Canada Company to Charles Southcott in 1900. Under the original official plan for Grand Bend in 1958 this property was zoned commercial but was later changed to residential. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority have been asked if they are interested in the property for historical or environmental purposes and have not respon- ded. In 1970, planners recommended Bring Your Chargex & Master Charge Daily 8:30 to 6:00 Fridays till 9:00 CHEER THE VICTOR - One of the activities at the Corn and Watermelon Feast was canoe jousting and the crowd watching cheered as another poor soul was jousted into the drink. The corn and watermelon feast was held Friday night as part of the fund raising campaign for the new Exeter Recreation Center. photo by Stover 111•111a. Heating Systems of All Types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED LI and MAINTAINED 24 '11 • General Sheet Metal Work o Air Conditioning! a marina with an associated commercial complex would be desirable for the old river bed. In his opening remarks South- cott said, "We would like to develop this property for the best interests of the community. We are flexible and receptive, We are not pressured for develop- ment right away, except for sewers, but would like to move in the reasonable near future." Southcott suggested the ratio of docking slips to parking space would be one to one. This was disputed by Les Barr who resides on. Alberta street at Lake Road, Barr said the results of a 14 month study showed as many as a dozen cars parked overnight as early as April 15, He continued, "During the May 24 weekend 17 boats were in- volved in a race and 60 cars were parked and locked along the river area, The ratio is at least three to one," A.R. Hodgins expressed con- cern for the amount of people on the beach if further development occurs saying, "on a good day now our beach is very crowded, Shirley Raith commented, 'I'm opposed to a marina because of the associated traffic. It would be unbearable on Alberta street. We have lived here a long time and we would like to keep our peace and quiet atmosphere." Former Grand Bend councillor Tom Webster was one of the very few in favour of a marina or any commercial development. He continued, "A marina would be desirable if it was feasible. The new facilities in Bayfield match anything in the United States or England. I am strongly in favour of commercial development and a motel resort area with a mix of commercial and housing." Glenn Pridham of Lake Road said he was categorically op- posed to a motel because of the accompanying beverage rooms. He added, "This would change the character of our area, especially after dark." Webster responded to this remark quickly saying, This man's thinking is 19th century. Drinking regulations are strictly enforced in modern motels and you don't see trouble in Holiday Inn type accommodations." Webster also asked if present marina operators were con- templating any updating and this was answered quickly by John Manore, "Yes, we are." On the subject of traffic, June Carter asked if a new road being planned from Highway 21 to the Southcott subdivision would alleviate traffic' problems. Southcott said although plans for the new road are progressing with MTC he didn't expect it would be a reality for about two years. He commented further, "I don't think this new road will alleviate the Lake Road problem much. It's not human nature to go south in order to go north." A permanent resident of South- cott Pines, Dr. Russ Lingard said, I see something very progressive in this proposal. We will be outdistanced by other communities if we stay put." Pete Warner another present marina operator said boats bring families and revenue to Grand Bend. We sadly need more boating spaces. The river bed should be used as a waterway. It's a natural. If we stay the way we are, the motorcycles will be back in five years." Dr. Bob Clay, president of the Southcott Pines Ratepayers Association said the three to one ratio for docks to parking was not realistic," I'm a boater although I don't belong to the yacht club and most of us take our boats to Bayfield for winter storage." 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