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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-06-26, Page 66 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, June, 26, 2013 Another kick at the can for J -Dees patio request Lynda wp�, Lakeshore Advance Although Lambton Shores council mem- ber Louie Scott told council they should bite the bullet and take the moratorium off side walk cafes, J- Dees in (;rand Bend will have to wait a couple more weeks to find out If that w1I1 happen, At the June 20, meeting, Jim Davies of JI)'s Summerhouse asked for three tables on the sidewalk In front of the existing restaurant, For manly years, sidewalk cafets were part Of the (rand Bend Streetscape; however, per- mission to use the sidewalks for commercial operations was discontinued when the Main Street enhancements were undertaken in 2009. In '2010, a moratorium was enacted on retail operations on the municipal sidewalk in order to review the effectiveness of the new sidewalk design and evaluate what Impact sidewalk caftts or other commercial operations would have on the sidewalk, and it wits discussed that if cafes were to be per- mitted In the future, It would he beneficial for the municipality to establish design guide- lines criteria for the caftts to ensure compati- bly with the new "streetscape" elements. •1 he moratorium was reviewed In 2011, and council decided that the existing moratorium and prohibition of commercial use of (rand Bend Main Street be confirmed and that the issue of sidewalk cafes be referred to the Stra- tegic Plan discussions for further review. The issue was again discussed in July of 2012, and a proposed motion to reconsider the moratorium was withdrawn, and the minutes of the sleeting noted "Discussion ensued on the passed Council decisions per- taining to sidewalk caf cs, and that a decision such as this should have public consultation with Council agreeing that this matter should be referred to Strategic Pian discussions. At the most recent Council sleeting, the issues referred previously to the Strategic Planning discussion were reviewed, and the recom- mendation with respect to the above noted resolution from 2011 was that it be referred to the Official Plan discussions, due to the land use implications. Council asked for reconsideration so the matter could be discussed at last week's meeting and in discussions councilor Martin t)nderwood asked if they were allowing the moratorium lifted- did that mean everyone in Lambton Shores had the stern(' rules. Scott said it was already the end of June they should just let them go ahead. Deputy mayor Elizabeth Davis- Dagg said although Davies presented a positive presentation, she was not sure everyone's perception of the pro- posed barrier was the same, She said there needed to be restrictions put in place and Davies explained they had to have a barrier under the AGCO laws. Councilor Doug Cook asked about cash in lieu since It was munici- paI land being used. Councilor Doug Bones- teel said Bayfield is dying and there needs to be a reason for people to conte to (rand Bend and that outdoor patios would be a good reason. Councilor John Russell said they need a report for the next meeting that can get them to a "yes we can" place. Scott said this should be a test pilot and at the end of the summer they could evaluate In Sep- tember to see if there could be exemptions for all of Lambton Shores. Davis Dagg said there is a distinct difference between Forest and (;rand Bend and they should not be "fool hardy" making the decision. She too thought there should be a report from staff. Scott said they could use the salve structure there is in Forest and McKenzie said they have a 1 5 -page agreement that has been followed in the past. Council agreed to have staff bring back a report to the next meeting. Procedural by-law comes back to Lambton Shores for review Lynda HIIIman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance 'The procedural by-law came back to Lambton Shores council last week In an attempt to make changes that were deemed needed. 111 a report from clerk Carol McKenzie explaining that the role of a procedural by-Iaw is to allow council to accomplish its work In a logical, fair and efficient manner. She told council that during previous discus- sions, it was noted that the Lambton Shores Proce- dural By-law needed to be updated, not only to revise the information re: meeting tinges and the order of agendas items, but also to ensure that the by-law contained the current municipal require- ments and to ensure that the rules of procedure were clearly stated. The changes to the by-law that have been dis- cussed at previous meetings or recommended by staff and were noted in a thorough report from the clerk with the rationale for each recommended change. As an additional objective opinion, a copy of the by-law was provided to consultant Nigel Bell - chamber for review, and he provided suggestions based on his extensive experience. The changes were also noted In McKenzie's 30 plus page report LIVING IN LAM•TON SHORES... A weekly Update on the Municipal Events in your Community AdnwllMMbn7ss3 Arntsisoom Pwitway, Forest. Ontario NOW 1 JO Tal: t4177.7•8•2335. 5(0716.2336 Fax: 611).-2138 - Wet arlMUltallontrhnWbrnfgr«.ce Vila our Web SN s At www tImbionshu« cit 111Y -LAW ■NrrORCEMENT CONTACT INFORMATION It you have concerns respecting Municipal by-law enforcement, please contact the appropriate enforcement offices at the following numbers: North of Kkxldyks Road- Keith Crawford 136.1241 inducing Soumoot( Pines, Nixon Woods a Grand Bend South of KIondyke Road - Glenn SSII 361-(1699 Canada bay Calibrations FIREWORKS - JULY 1" Esll Dodge Conservation Area Arno Grand Bend Beach Uvintrs $ J yInn in Lambton Sholrss The MuniolpaWty of Lambton Shores reoognlxes and honours the achievements and oo. (ributions of oommuntty volunteers. These prestigious awards express Councirs appreciation of the many Individuals who are helping to enhance the quality of life In Lambton Shores. We Invite you to submll nominations for those Individuals wtom you believe to have made a significant (xxltrlhution to our community. Volunteer Recognition P01cy and nomination toms aro available from any municipal Aloe or online at www IQ111btOl3JOres,Ca• The deadline for nominations 1s Friday, July 16, 2013. Completed forms can be dropped oil at any municipal office or emailed to Qvuntsotamminst>Qroo ca. The Awarda wilt be presented et the Annual Volunteer 1380 on Friday, September e, 2013 at the Legacy Recreation Centre in Thedtord For more information please contact the Community Services Department at 1.666.143.1400 or email gygnis9l11At1)iJt41)3h gree,t;a NOT t : !licit. i•. only 4411'• (.4mm 11 nm4.4.1141t1 •.t it,-,Itil,'ti fun 1111 n1 tntit . t11 Jt1Iy .111(1 August. ItI I411N111 It: All L,1n,ht.tn `.11t.it••, (.,tuns it .14141 (.t)n1n1i114•t• n1t•t•1lntlt. ale held .it tilt' logo( y (.r11t1,• 111 1i1t•tilu,tl, nett• .•. tltllt•twl .t• nutt•(i. with the rationale is also included for each suggested change. The recommendations to the revi- sions from the clerk were that the rec- ommended the policy that looked at Handling of Correspondence" be amended in accordance and that the draft policies of processing Delegation Requests and Requests for Municipal information be approved. Deputy mayor Elizabeth Davis Dagg asked that they go through each of the points, ono by one, within the 30 pages and councilor John Russell thought it was a good report and if there were issues along the way, they could bring them back to the table. Davis-Dagg said that was "unbelievable" that council did not want to go through each of the points. Both her and councilor Lorie Scott voted no to the motion to go forward with the clerk's recommendation, 'l'o see the entire report to http://www. lambtonshores.ca/Docs/Agendafor1u- ne20th.pdf Grand Bend businesses get warning about loud music Lynda Hillman -Replay Lakeshore Advance 'I'he Grand Bend Chamber of Com- merce has sent out at notification to Main Street businesses regarding loud music. "We received notification from the Municipality that several businesses on Main Street West, Grand Bend were playing music loudly and on the street and that this is a Noise Bylaw infraction;" explained Chamber manager Susan Mills. Lambton Shores clerk Carol Mac- Kenzie told the Lakeshore Advance they have received complaints from the downtown. Mills stated the concern is not about businesses playing music inside their location and which have speakers facing inwards, this concerns music specifically aimed outwards to the street or being played on the street itself. She offered information to the busi- nesses as a general reminder stating, "here's the snippet of the Noise Bylaw that covers this issue," 1Radio • Loud Speaker Other Annoying Disturhing 1Jnless spt'citic permission is granted by tit' Municipality, the sound or noise from or created by any radio, phonograph, pub- lic address system, sound equipment, loud speaker, or similar device or devices, or any musical or sound pro- ducing instrument or whatever kind, when such device or instrument is played or operated in such a manner or with such volume: (a) As to likely annoy or disturb the peace, quiet, comfort of repose of any individual in any type of residence; or (b) In the rase of a device or Instrument located in any commer- cial building or structure, as to be plainly audible upon the public streets at a dis- tance of 8 metres (25 feet) from the building or structure in which such device or instrument is located: "We're told for now warnings were issued, but that tickets would be written to those businesses who contintle to ere • ate a noise infraction. Buskerfest, the Chamber applied and received special permission for musical huskers to "husk" openly on Main Street, the Main Beach area and River Road as well as on participating Member busi- ness locations - so last weekend's upcoming event was addressed.