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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-09-29, Page 18Page 18 Citizens News, September 29, 1976 Construction on undersized lotsimproper Tuckersmith Township coun- cil. "acted improperly" in allow- ing the construction of four Vanastra homes on lots below the legal minimum size, says Huron County's assistant plan- ning director, Roman Dzus. But unless a local ratepayer objects by taking legal action, which would send the problem before the Ontario Municipal Board, the situation will proba- bly be left as it is, says county planning director Gary David- son. "I don't think they'll -do it again," he says. "We'll let it ride this time." The difficulty arose after the township council issued build- ing permits for the construction of four homes by Harold White Homes (London) Ltd. The lots were below the 5,000 square foot minimum required by township bylaw. The council planned to sell the developer a 10 -foot walkway adjoining the lots to bring them up to size. The price was $1. But the proposed sale raised a storm of protest earlier this month when ratepayers in the neighborhood found out about it. They said loss of the walk- way would endanger their child- ren, who would have to walk to school on busy Regina Road. Historical Society The regular meeting of the Bayfield Historical Society was held in the Municipal Building on Tuesday evening. The chair- man, Mrs. G. Pemberton, com- mented on the many activities the Society had participated in throughout the Centennial sum- mer. The Hasti-Notes have sold well and a small profit was made on the refreshment allow- ance which was granted by the Ontario Architectural Conser- vancy at the time of the tour of the five homes here in Bay- field. Mrs. Wm. Metcalf presented a Minute Book of Historical interest along with other letters and papers. These had belong- ed to the Bayfield Branch of the Women's Institute, dating from June 1905 to 1911, the years Miss Margaret Campbell (later Mrs. Robert Scotchmerj was the secretary. At one time the Branch received a Provincial Grant of $3.00 whic i was more than any other Br.►ach of the district received. The letter accompanying the cheque ad- monished that the money be spent wisely! Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dunn gave the book for the archives. Two historical plaques were displayed by Prof. H.K. Kalf- fleish. These will be erected on the Albion Hotel and the Little Inn in the near future, VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE R.R. #5, CLINTON BINGO EVERY MONDAY at 8 p.m. JACKPOT $200 DoT 15 reg. games of $12.00 3 share -the -wealth Door prizes and many other specials. Admission restricted to 16 years or over. Under provincial law, selling the walkway turned out to be prohibited unless area residents had been informed and agreed to the sale. Most local ratepay- ers were more concerned about losing the walkway than the lack of proper approval for the houses. This week, in a compromise between the developer, council and the ratepayers, five feet of walkway will go to the develop- er and the other five feet will remain public property. Now, most of the ratepayers feel that "we really haven't anything to complain about," says Robin Gates, one of the original protestors. Several, however, says they are undecid- ed about future action, and do not want to comment until they do decide. The trouble is that the addi- tional five feet from the walk- way do not bring the lot sizes up to the minimum required bylaw. Township council plans to pass a lot size variance by- law, permitting the homes to exist on the smaller lots, when "the legal paperwork" gets done, says township Deputy Reeve Irwin Sillery. The houses are almost finish- ed. Mr. Sillery says council "took for granted that it was okay" to let the houses go ahead. County assistant plan- ning director Dzus says his department was not consulted by the township about proper procedures, although it is there to provide advice. It is possible, says planning commissioner Davidson, that if a ratepayer took the case to the Ontario Municipal Board, and the board ruled against the township and the developer, that the houses would have to be torn down. "There are precedents for that, " he says. HURON CENTENNIAL STUDENT COUNCIL—This years student's council for Huron Centennial public school in Bruce - field is front, left to right, Larry Taman, class rep for 7B; Tony Gibbins, vice-president; Richard Johns, president; Sherri Taylor, secretary -treasurer; and David Crocker, class rep for 8A. In the middle, left is Pam Carnochan, 8A class rep and LEATHERWORK is taught by rehabilitation teachers from The Canadian National Institute for the Blind to blind -people to improve their manual dexterity. This in turn aids the individual in learning a whole range of new skills from cooking to reading Braille. The Zurich Lions Club wives will be canvassing in the next few weeks. Z.MoA.A. ANNUAL MEETING HOCKEY REGISTRATION AND EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE WILL BE HELD ON WED., OCT. 6 at 7:00 p.m® IN THE ZURICH ARENA (FEE $18.00 PER PLAYER) David Bennendyk, 7A class rep. Back row, left to right are Lawrence Keys, 8A class rep; Julie Wright, 7A class rep; Paul Hoggarth 6B class rep; Clare Davidson, . 6A class rep; Sherry Chuter, 5B class rep and Mary Gibson 5A class rep. Missingis Sandra Coleman, 7B class rep. 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