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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-09-14, Page 3Object to zoning bylaw Cpntinued from page 1 be zoned commercial. The final request for commercial status in the area surrounding Wellington and Main came from Jerry Mathers of Jerry Mathers Typewriters. While there requests for commercial Wellington and Main area, Ron Cottrell of the Junction said that if the area is switched to a commercial designation, it should be zoned highway commercial. 'Cottrell expressed concern about strip development taking place and that certain varities of businesses should be kept in the central business core, Reeve Si Simmons said a highway commercial designation in the area cited by Cottrell would not be possible as the lot sizes were not of sufficient size. Sim­ mons recommended the area be zoned general com­ mercial. Dobbs stated a number of years ago town council had designated the Wellington street area commercial and that people who had built homes in the area knew the commercial properties were there. “The businesses just didn’t crop up over night,” Dobbs added. While Cottrell admitted he was in error suggesting a highway commercial designation for Wellington and the Main Street corner, the downtown said “That predominantly contrary to people say.” Jay Campbell, a resident of Hill street said he could not envisage the density of retail outlets in the Wellington street area as was in the downtown core if the area was zoned general commercial. He suggested that a general commercial designation would push the development of the area. He suggested that a highway comrriercial designation would be more appropriate. Lack of commercial property Taking a shot at the amount of property which had been designated as commercial in the zoning map was Mel Gaiser of G.K. Realty. “If we want to keep businesses in the core area, we need some space in the core area. This plan just doesn’t provide enough commercial space,” Gaiser stated. He said that land on either side of Highway 4 from High­ way 83 to the southern limits of the town should be designated commercial. Gaiser added that the official plan did not provide for enough growth for com­ mercial enterprises. In reply to query earlier in the meeting, Shaw said the downtown core area which has full blocks available for development is bounded by Huron, William, Andrew and Sanders streets. were several a change to in the businessmen area is residential, what these Businessmen concerned about Thames road designation While the Downtown Businessman’s Association may have failed to stop the establishment of a shopping plaza in the north end of town, they haven’t given up the fight to stop businesses which they feel would be detrimental to the business ■ core of Exeter. Local solicitor Gerry Gray speaking on behalf of the businessman’s association expressed concern about the amount of commercial space, north of Thames Road in the area near the shopping mall. Gray said it appears the area had been extended approximately an extra 150 feet east of Andrew street which was more than had been previously allotted. Shaw explained that the zoning map was inaccurate to a certain degree and that only 60 feet of extra com­ mercial designation had been given to the owners of the mall, Hawleaf Developments. He said one piece of property cannot be split in terms of zoning and that the designation is ex­ tended to the nearest property line. With regards to the area bounded by Thames Road and Walper street and designated highway com­ mercial, Gray felt this was too large an area. Shaw replied that there seemed to be a need for more commercial land in that area and that they were acceding to the requests of the owners in the above area. Gray replied that this did not take into consideration the opinion of other land owners in the town and that a commercial designation in that area could be detrimental to the downtown core. Stu Humphries .of the ministry of housing Said the highway commercial designation is designed to enhance rather than detract from the downtown core. He said highway commercial zoning had different requirements and that it would not detract from the core area. Gray disagreed, saying a supermarket-type operation could provide many of the services that could be in direct competition with downtown stores. Humphries said it was essential that stores zoned highway commercial not compete with core businesses and that problems arise when smaller area stores are allowed to locate in or near a super­ market type of development. Concluding his remarks, Gray said the group which he represented was not con­ cerned about competition but they just want to ensure that core merchants have input into the various commercial designations. It was local developer Len Veri who had the biggest list of objections to the proposed zoning man. Veri’s first objection was the designation of the second block of land bounded by Walper ?md Thames Road as highway commercial. Veri felt that the land east of Carling street was sufficient for commercial develop­ ment. Veri then asked for a change in designation from restricted industrial to either highway commercial or general commercial for property which Jronts 394 feet along Thames Road east. The local developer also requested a change in designation for lands along the eastern portion of Thames Road from restricted industrial to general industrial. Veri said the restricted industrial designation would prohibit him from the out­ side storage of crates for his turnip plant. At this point Humphries said “You’re really taking issue with the official plan,” Humphries stated that the idea behind the restricted industrial designation was to have uses that would be compatible with the com­ mercial development that could take place in the area. Veri said that all land which is designated restricted commercial in the Thames Road east area should be designated general commercial. Later on in the discussion, Campbell came out in favour of the restricted industrial designation for land bor­ dering Thames Road. He said the town needed industry and that restricted industrial zoning allows the town to have some form of input into the type of in­ dustry which comes into the community. Veri made two more requests for zoning changes, the first for the former Mid­ town Cleaners building on William residential residential Veri said designation he would not be allowed to rebuild apartment building. His second request that property east Hillcrest, off of Riverside drive be zoned residential rather than developmental. Veri also had two ob­ jections to the wording of certain sections of the zoning bylaw. In the section which limited the number of structures which could be erected on a commercial or industrial lot, Veri felt any number of buildings should be allowed to be erected providing that the buildings would not contravene existing zoning bylaws. A section of the residential mobile home bylaw that specified 15 percent of the mobile home park lot must be landscaped open space should be only five percent, which is the amount currently specified, Veri said. street, from low density to medium density, under the first the was of Objects to businesses in residential areas A Churchill street resident was told that he had no reason to complain about the operations of commercial THINKING ABOUT CLOSING YOUR POOL? 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Veri requests two week delay As the meeting wound down, Mol received a humorous reaction from the crowd when he asked “Why does the plan have to be changed?” Shaw replied that the old plan was adequate for today’s requirements. This triggered a remark from Gaiser who said “I can’t help but think there’s overplanning.” Shaw told the gathering that council would attempt to give final reading on the zoning bylaw at their next meeting on September 18, and that the town would give the public two weeks to hear objections before passing the bylaw onto the ministry of housing for approval. Veri objected to this, saying that any objections about the zoning would have to go to the Ontario Municipal Board which would involve a considerable length of time before the objections could be dealt with. Council should make their final decision at the Sep­ tember 18 council meeting but not give final reading until the following meeting, Veri stated. Veri felt “the people should have one more shot at council before the bylaw goes to the 0MB.” He said considering the length of time which has been spent on the official plan and zoning bylaw, it was little time for such an important document ot be dealt with. Shaw said council will make a decision on Veri’s request at the September 18 meeting. £ HURON 78 September 26 - 30, 1978 HURON COUNTY Times-Advocate, September 14, 1978 EXETER ANYTIME... ^ANYWHERE... CEMETERY DECORATION — A large crowd attended Sunday's annual memorial service at the Exeter Cemetery. Shown above prior to the program are R.E, Pooley, Exeter Legion branch members Reg McDonald, Gerry Campbell, Roy Hunter and Percy Noels. T-A photo 3rd Instalment RHODAFRAYNE At the Queensway Nursing Home, Hensail, on Tuesday, September 5, 1978. Beloved wife of the late Clayton Frayne, of Exeter, in her 95th year. 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