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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 4, 2012 · 8 Existing zoning would allow 22-25 homes found in the area. "Southwest Oakville is known for its mainly single-detached dwellings, wide streets, wide lots, mature vegetation and generous setbacks," said Mary-Jo Hildebrandt, area resident and Realtor. "Many moving into Coronation Park do so to distance themselves from the highdensity areas of the north." Hildebrandt said she welcomes the redevelopment of the Harvest Bible Chapel land, but believes it should be done with the existing zoning, which would only permit 22-25 homes. Area resident David Shemilt voiced concerns about what would happen to the 47 mature trees on the property and worried about his privacy being eroded by the close setbacks and 11-metre building heights the developer is asking for. Existing building heights in the area, Shemilt said, sit at approximately eight metres. "There is a certain level of expectation when you invest in a community that the character of the community will remain the same. In other words, no semi-detached homes, no townhouses," said Shemilt. "We do not want to live in a neighbourContinued from page 1 NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog up for re-development: Harvest Bible Chapel is moving to a new location and a developer wants to put high-density development in its place. hood where the houses dominate. We want to live in a neighbourhood where the natural landscape dominates." Pam Knight, of the Coronation Park Residents' Association, said the developer is asking for too many changes for this site, noting it wants to decrease lot sizes, frontages and setbacks permitted on the property while increasing lot coverage (40 per cent), floor area ratio and building heights. One resident later said that before they moved into their home they made sure the zoning on the property would permit the renovations they wanted to do. Fernbrook Homes, they said, should have done the same and should not be permitted to change the zoning now. "This represents a proposal that doesn't support the integrity or the character of the surrounding area and acceptance of this particular application would set a dangerous precedent," said Knight. "We've been to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). I can honestly say we've witnessed lawyers who would travel miles from a site to find another piece of land with zoning that would suit their applicant's needs." Other residents who spoke, voiced concerns about shadows coming from taller structures, increased traffic and drainage issues. Another resident said there is an underground stream in the area and said he didn't want it to be displaced into his basement if the development goes through. In their report to council, Town staff said the proposed development does have some conformity issues with certain policies in the Livable Oakville official plan. Staff said they have conveyed these issues and concerns to the developer who has expressed a willingness to consider potential revisions to the application. When delegations had been heard, council voted to receive the public comments and the staff report on the development. A decision on whether to permit the zoning change will take place at a later date. After 35 Years Goldsmith Shoppe is Saying Goodbye MANUFACTURER'S SURPLUS! CLEARANCE CENTRE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! LIQUIDATION % Some Restrictions Apply. Drive-thru settlement goes to OMB for approval On April 30, 2012, Town Council approved a settlement that will resolve the town's drive-thru hearing. It is anticipated that the settlement will be presented to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval on May 14. The proposed modifications to the town's official plan and the zoning by-law amendment will be available for viewing as of May 7 on the town's website at www.oakville.ca and at the Planning Services department at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Dana Anderson, director, Planning Services, 905-845-6601, ext. 6020 or danderson@oakville.ca E GIFT FRE WITH Wh SE! CHA st PUR la s e ti ile quanti The Goldsmith Shoppe Erin Mills Town Centre, Lower Level