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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-04-06, Page 22 Lakelhore AdValtEe' • Wednesday, Apiff 6; 2011 Subdivision prepares for model home Cheryl Heath OMI A®en y Lot #15 is ready to go. That is the good news being delivered by developer Stan Franjkovic with regard to the Pinery Bluffs Subdivision, which has been five years in the making. "We're ready to build. We're just waiting for winter to go away," says Franjkovic, noting constntction is set to begin on a one -level model home fea- turing three bedrooms, three baths and a two -vehicle garage replete with a loft on top on Lot #15, What will set this subdivi- sion apart from other develop- ments, says Franjkovic, is its uniqueness in that it is entirety designed with a nod to nature. Me developer is offering up fully serviced 300 to 500 -foot deep lots, which include hook ups for high-speed fibre optics and natural gas, for anywhere from $100,000 to $160,000 on the rolling and wooded sites. The houses, which can range anywhere from 1,600 square feet to 2,300 square feet in size, can either be constructed by a builder the lot purchaser chooses or by one of Pinery Bluff's chosen construction companies. "We want every house to be different; says Franjkovic, not- ing the value of homes will likely range from $450,000 to $600,000. Still, says Franjkovic, "The main draw is the Pinery Park." Franjkovic notes there are guidelines for home construc- tion, including stipulations HURON DENTAI, CARE mourns loss of Dr. Nigel Black It is with great sorrow that the staff at the Huron ihntal Centre mourns the loss of Dr. Nigel Black. It is important to us that you know we are going to make your transition to a new dentist as easy and as fast as possible. We would like to assure you that your dental care will be uninterrupted and the whole staff (Dr.1)eVries,Tracey, Diane, Brenda, Jody, Pani, Deanna, Krista, Shelley) are committed to you and are looking forward to seeing you in the office and providing you with many more years of service. Effective immediately, Dr. Mark Coulhy and Dr. Paul Vig will be covering all appointments. Both of these dentists are very experienced, professional and are per- sonal friends of Dr, Black. In fact, Dr. Paul Vig has been a friend of Dr. Black's since childhood. The search has already begun for a permanent dentist to fill the big shoes that Dr. Black leaves behind. Please rest assured that the entire staff at Huron Dental Centre is here to continue to make sure you receive the excellent dental care that you have come to expect. Next time you come in for your appointment make sure you make a putt in memory of Dr. Black as he would have wanted it that way. that houses are no higher than one storey and that brick or stone fronts be used. The key point, notes Franjkovic, is to create an environment that is not chock- full of cookie -cutter monster homes. Rather, says Franjkovice, the design style is a blend between a cottage and a full- scale home with open concept designs, and state -of -the art kitchens, replete with granite countertops. "It's going to be very appealing," says Franjkovic. "We already have a lot of interest." Given the parkland is managed by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, Franjkovic says his development will be designed to preserve the area's natural resources and native plants. According to research, the predominant habitat type in the area is oak woodland, which is char- acterized by a fairly open canopy of sev- eral species of oak trees. In addition, oak savanna is present on the large sand dune that extends across the subdivision. 'There are also a vast number of ram plant spe- cies on site including Dwarf I Iackberry, a shrub species considered as 'threatened' in Ontario. Other rare species include Blazing Stars and many species associ- ated with prairie/savannah habitats, like Indian Grass, fragrant Sumac and Butter- fly Milkweed. "We want it to look like the pinery itself," he says, noting the development's slogan is, living in harmony with nature, and the goal is to promote active, quiet and peaceful lifestyles while "taking care of Mother Nature." Indeed, one of the key objectives in the planning and design of the subdivision, says Franjkovic, is environmental protec- tion. In recognition of the area's ecologi- cal significance and the sensitivity of the oak woodland/savanna and sand dune habitats, a Vegetation Protection Zone Cheryl te.th QMI Agency Developer Stan Franjkovic poses at the entranceway to Pinery Park, which skirts the Pinery Bluffs Subdivision that will feature 32 homes. has been identified, which are areas pro- hibited from development. Franjkovic reports the subdivision's first model home is scheduled to be ready for viewing come July. Franjkovic also plans to set up a mobile -style office, which will open on weekends, so visitors can learn more about Pinery Bluffs. Franjkovic is confident potential lot purchasers will be awed by the natural accoutrements at the development, which include a picturesque 20 -minute IPET38 Ontariot 4 t., S. Uni 510PGrand B :ow (519) 238-208end You are invited in for our... a MINIARISIT Wed. April 6th - Sat. 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The story also should have stated lakeshore do not currently convey sewage to Zurich, and this will not be a possibility in the future. Correction A March 23 article in The Lakeshore Advance (Blue - water in hot water) should have Bluewater Coun. John Becker represents the Ward of Dashwood, and Blue - water Coun, George Irvin represents the Ward of flay West. 'Ihe Advance regrets the error. HASKETT i \ I \f !1 \1I www.haskettfh.com Serving familia since 1882 Cremation... Burial.... Know your options. Don't leave your family questioning what you wan 223 Main Street, Licari 519-227-4211 •37D'R� I S