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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-04-28, Page 8Page 8 -Citizens News, April 28/76 Still some objections to Grand Bend plan About 35 Grand Bend rate- payers_ turned out for a public meeting on the village's proposed zoning bylaw Friday night, and while some appeared to have their fears calmed at the meeting, many left as confused or upset as when they arrived. The meeting, chaired by Jean Monteith of Municipal Planning Consultants of Toronto, had a confusing theme to it. Ratepayers attended the meeting with questions and problems on the initial draft of the zoning bylaw which has been handed out for study by the village to anyone interested. Several times during the meeting, members of the small audience were informed that the subject of their question had been changed in "the revised draft" which was on hand. Several expressed the opinion that since they had not had the opportunity to see the revised draft until they had arrived at the meeting, they were really not able to comment on its contents. Village reeve Bob Sharen explained that the revisions in the latest draft had been as a result of comments made by citizens at an earlier, and similar meeting last August. The reeve also said that there would be more changes likely, as a result of suggestions made Friday night. These would be included in the final draft to be approved by council, probably at its first meeting in May. OBJECTIONS LIKELY Despite the many changes already made and those likely to be made for the final version it was fairly obvious that there would be some. objections to the zoning bylaw when it is passed. Ratepayers have 14 days after council's approval of the bylaw in which to object in writing. These written objections are then forwarded to the Ontario Muni- cipal Board. A hearing by a tribunal of the board, actually a legal court of law in Ontario, would listen to the villages position and the objections and and then make a decision which all would be forced to live with. Among the points in the bylaw most strongly challenged were development zones which put a parcel of property "in limbo" with no actual designation and also the lack of R3 zoning which would allow for multiple housing such as townhouses or apart- ments. DEVELOPMENT ZONE The bylaw showed many areas, both entire parcels of land and portions of lots as "develop- ment" land. It was explained that this zoning was actually to be regarded as a warning signal to allow people to know the future of the particular parcel was in doubt. "There are no guarantees with a D zone explained Mon- teith. "It gives people a better idea that future use is up in the air." She explained that if the village and the property owner were sure that it would be used for residential purposes in the future, it could be zoned "development residential." One parcel of land so designat- ed is the site of a proposed marina complex. Monteith explained that by zoning it development rather than comme- rcial, council's blessing of the proposedproject would be necessary before it could proceed. Speaking on behalf of the proposed development, Don Southcott said it was his position that it was not the best use to confine the property as residen- tial but would be better as a marina with a residential buffer between the development and the existing residential, area surrounding it. Monteith said that this deve- lopment was probably the most delicate situation in the plan. "If people who own the land have one idea and the surround- ing residents don't agree, then it goes to the Ontario Municipal Board." Southcott also objected to an industrial zoning on the east side of the "old river bed" and BLADE OR SHORT BLADE BONE REMOVED MEADOW GOLD 1/2 GAL SCHNEIDER'S SOFT Margarine 1/2 GALS. 1 LB FULLY PROCESSED Fronts of Beef LB 75C Inquire about prices on sides and quarters of Local Feed Lot Beef. We will cut and wrap to your specification CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING BEEF MONDAY PORK TUESDAY Laporte Meat Market MAIN ST. ZURICH 236.4962 .. Monteith indicated this had been somewhat in error and would likely be changed in the final draft. MULTIPLE HOUSING Several ratepayers appeared concerned with the apparent contradiction between the policy document accompanying the zoning bylaw and the zoning itself. Chamber of Commerce presi- dent and local contractor, George Kadlecik said that while the policy document called for re- development of the village's north-west section with multiple dwelling units, the zoning bylaw did not designate the area as R3 which allows such develop- ment. Kadlecik suggested that it would be almost impossible to get the zoning changed due to the right of surrounding property owners to object. Monteith explained that the policy document could become the village's official plan if the village could obtain status as a designated planning area. This will be attempted by the village, she said. and Celebration marks twins' 85th event Mr. & Mrs. Max Turnbull, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Turnbull, Bryden Taylor, Dr. and Mrs. R.B. Turnbull of Walkerton, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Lamport, Crediton, and Mr. & Mrs. Morton Turnbull, Parkhill, were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Earl Eagleson of Parkhill, when Max and Morton Turnbull celebrated their 85th birthday. Colin Love is a patient in St. Joseph's hospital, London. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Lee have returned home after spending the winter in San Deigo, Cali- fornia. Jack Allister is a patient at St. Joseph's hospital, in Hamil- ton. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Graham have returned home after spend- ing the winter at Panama City Beach, Florida. Elizabeth Kennedy of Vermi- lion Bay, flew home for the holiday weekend with her par- ents, Mr. & Mrs. Clarke Ken- nedy. Several Grand Bend people attended the Albinaire's concert, Sunday night, at Zurich United church. Mrs. Roy Flear has returned home from St. Joseph's hospital London, where she underwent surgery. 'HE BASE FACTORY C� f h,e Store That Saves You More SCARFE'S PAINT BY THE QUART REGULAk $4.17 QT. QUART SCARFE'S PAINT BY THE GALLON REGULAR 511.97 GAL. GALLON FABRIC DEPART >> ENT PEC1,Y'k LS NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED TO EL ENDS 77 LB. ASSORTED FABRICS $ 57 LB, B RG $177 LB. ® ENDS STARTING RAY 3 OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9:30 - 5:30; FRIDAY NIGHTS 'TBE 9:00 P.M. $4 $9. YD. 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