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8- The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 6, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com OAKVILLE - Celebrating 150 years! Celebrate Oakville! Oakville is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year and we'll keep you up-to-date on all the activities. For more events, visit http://150.oakville.ca/ April 4&5 ­ The Underground Railroad Art Exhibit - Town Hall ,1225 Trafalgar Road, North Atrium. "A Colour Blind exhibit" -- showcases 50 pieces of works of artists and emerging artists from Ontario and Nova Scotia. This exhibit also commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Town of Oakville -- one of the steps on the map of the Underground Railroad and the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the slave trade act of 1807. For more details visit http://www.ccah.ca April 20 - 20 Minute Make-Over ­ Oakville. Help keep Oakville beautiful. Take 20 minutes out of your day to go outside and clean up around your home, your business, your park! Gloves and bags are available. Details are available on the Town s website at www.oakville.ca. April 24 ­ Mayor's Tree Planting ­ Iroquois Shoreline Woods, North Service Rd. South of Upper Middle Road across from the PGA Golf Centre. 1 p.m. In honour of Arbor Week and Oakville's 150th Anniversary, Mayor Burton will be planting a tree. April 27-29 ­ T.A Blakelock High School 50th Reunion - Blakelock is celebrating 50 years of educating students in Oakville. The school opened in 1957. A variety of events are planned throughout the weekend for former students and staff to relive their memories and reacquaint with friends. To start the reunion weekend, Blakelock is proud to induct two new members into its Hall of Fame -- Djanet Sears, award winning playwright and director and David Kantor, two-time Olympian (volleyball) and leading organizer of International Youth Day. Please visit the school website at http://tab.hdsb.ca for a complete list of events and registration information. Or call 905-827-1158. Cost is $40. HELP KEEP OAKVILLE 150 YEARS YOUNG! Get involved in the 20-Minute Oakville Makeover on April 20th Free bags and gloves are provided. Registered participants will be recognized on the Town's website and/or in a local advertisement after the event. Please visit www.oakville.ca for details. Our Town may be celebrating its 150th birthday, but it's as beautiful as ever. Take 20 minutes at 2 p.m. on Special thanks to our sponsors: - Pizza Pizza - Tim Hortons Friday, April 20 and help preserve that beauty! - TD Friends of the Environment We're calling on all schools, families, community groups, and businesses to give a section of our community a "makeover" by picking up litter for at least 20 minutes. - Home Depot - The Toronto Sun - McDonalds - The Toronto Star Please note the following service levels for Oakville Transit from April 6 to 9, 2007: · Friday, April 6: Holiday Service* · Saturday, April 7: Regular Saturday Service · Sunday, April 8: Holiday Service* · Monday, April 9: Regular Service * Holiday Service refers to Zone Express 8am - 8pm plus regular fixed-route service on routes 14, 19, 24 and 28. For more information: Ph: 905-815-2020 E: transit-info@oakville.ca W: www.oakvilletransit.com PUBLIC MEETING Proposed Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments Location: 197, 209 & 231 Oak Park Boulevard Applicant: Silwell Developments Ltd. & Pouncet Main Street Inc. File #: Z.1414.06 Members of the public are invited to attend this meeting hosted by Town Council. April 23, 2007 - 7:30 p.m. Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Council Chambers A staff report and recommendation will be considered. The purpose of these applications is to facilitate the construction of two, linked office buildings, one being six storeys in height and another at four storeys. An Official Plan amendment is required to permit the six storey height and a Zoning By-law amendment is required to re-zone the lands to regulate the proposal. (Note: This proposal may be subject to modification) PLANNING ACT REQUIREMENTS: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Town of Oakville before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of The Town of Oakville to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to The Town of Oakville before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. The public may view planning documents and background material at the Planning Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions, written submissions or requests for notification may be directed to Gabe Charles Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O.Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6, telephone: 905-845-6601 ext. 3984 or e-mail: gcharles@oakville.ca Dated at the Town of Oakville this 4th day of April, 2007. MEETING NOTICE Proposed Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments For: 108 Maurice Drive, 120 Garden Drive, 137-139 Garden Drive, 140-144 Garden Drive By: Maurice-Gardens Developments Inc. File: Z.1617.034 Members of the public are invited to provide input at this meeting hosted by the Planning Services Department Wednesday, April 25, 2007 ­ 7:00 p.m. Oakville Town Hall, Oakville Room Details of the proposal will be presented at this meeting. The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to redesignate the lands bounded by Maurice Drive, Lakeshore Road West, Garden Drive and Rebecca Street from Residential Low Density to Residential High Density II (with a maximum density of 185 units per hectare) and Residential Medium Density II (with a maximum density of 50 units per hectare) and to redesignate a portion of the lands west of Garden Drive and south of Rebecca Street to Residential Medium Density II (with a maximum density of 50 units per hectare). Along Lakeshore Road, a building height of six storeys being proposed. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to regulate the proposed with respect to building height and setbacks, parking standards and establish appropriate uses. The lands are proposed to be re-zoned from Residential Three to Residential Eight, with a site specific provision. Following this meeting, a staff report will be prepared, which will be presented at a future public meeting before the Planning & Development Council. Notice of the public meeting will be advertised in the future. Questions, written submissions or requests for notification may be directed to Gabe Charles, Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6 Telephone: (905) 845-6601, ext. 3984 or e-mail: gcharles@oakville.ca Dated at the Town of Oakville this 4th day of April, 2007. Celebrate Oakville's 150th Anniversary - for information visit 150.oakville.ca