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Continued from page 1 Property owner has the right to build addition "We have to remind ourselves that we are trying to encourage and educate the public in retaining and restoring these beautiful properties and, in this case, we do have someone who will restore it to its proper status. Granted, they are doing an addition to it and that is within their rights. They are not in violation of any variances that come within our planning purview, so I don't see that as an issue." Ward 2 Councillor Cathy Duddeck acter of the street and charm of the area," said Geoffrey Roche of Gren Weis Architect and Associates. "We have been open to change and accommodation and have been respectful of the heritage process and the concerns of the community. We do understand that inevitable differences of opinion arise when change is contemplated and for this reason the Town has established guidelines to help direct this process." Roche said what his company is proposing not only meets these guidelines, but exceeds them. In the end, the majority of the committee agreed. "I was in favour of denying the application at the last committee hearing and several of the concerns I had at that time have since been addressed," said Ward 2 Town and Regional 3 · Wednesday, February 22, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com "The Heritage Act clearly states that additions to heritage homes should be sympathetic and compatible. This addition does not meet that criteria. We do not want this precedent in any of the three heritage districts." The Town staff report presented to the committee pointed out this is the third time the developer has applied for permission to go ahead with the renovations. The two previous times the committee rejected the application and instructed the developer to come back with plans more suitable for the heritage home. The report said Town staff have reviewed the most recent application and are satisfied it meets Oakville's and the Province's heritage guidelines. "We have worked hard to respect the char- Councillor Cathy Duddeck. "We have to remind ourselves that we are trying to encourage and educate the public in retaining and restoring these beautiful properties and, in this case, we do have someone that will restore it to its proper status. Granted, they are doing an addition to it and that is within their rights. They are not in violation of any variances that come within our planning purview, so I don't see that as an issue." The committee was not in unanimous agreement. Committee member James Macrae said the addition is not compatible with the heritage home and should not be permitted to proceed. The committee's recommendation will go before council for approval on Monday, Feb. 27. NOW TO TRAIN DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY TRAINING TO OAKVILLE FOR OVER 25 YEARS... ALL DOMINION DRIVER TRAINING AND TRAFFIC EDUCATION CENTRES LIMITED WE WANT YOU! March Break: March 12, 13, 14, 15, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm March 24, 25, 31 April 1 Saturday and Sunday 9:30am to 3:30pm DriveWise goes beyond basic driver training with our 3 step approach: 1. Dynamic & fun classroom teaching with hand held technology 2. Simulator drive training labs. 3. One-or-One in vehicle training Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money get registered. get trained. get driving. 905.845.7200 www.drivewiseoakville.com Peter Watson MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakville Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com We sell the most homes in Canada. Let us help you sell yours. www.remaxaboutowne.com Aboutowne Reality Corp., Brokerage 905-338-9000 (Downtown Office) 905-842-7000 (Uptown Office) Independently owned and operated.