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PAGE 20, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1976, WHITBY FREE PRESS Lot coverage change From Page 1 1 would take precedence over the official plan or the zoning bylaw, and this led Mr. Birch.to agree to submit his proposed resolution to the administrative connittee. Mr. Birch told the rate- payers that he preferred to remove the 25 per cent clause from the official plan and have lot coverage figures placed in the zoning bylaw, with figures ranging from 30 to 45 per cent. He explained that prior to 1973 there were no lot coverage figures in the official plan for the old town, and for 10 years the zoning bylaw had allowed for a range of 30 per cent lot coverage for single fanily homes, 35 per cent for seni-detached and 40 per cent for apartments. He said the planning departnient wanted to change the 25 per cent ruling in the IF YOUR CAR IS WORTH PROTECTING....... VITAL RUSTPROOFNG 723-1155 WE HAVE THE BEST GUARANTEE IN THE INDUS- TRY ON NEW & USED CARS & TRUCKS. GET THE VITAL I.ACTS, 133 TAUNTON RD. W., OSHAWA new official plan because it was "soniewhat restrictive". In today's econorny, lie said, senis and upwards require lot coverage in excess of 30 per cent, and under the new official plan ail semis, link and town houses would be over the 25 per cent guideline. The only way to solve this, he said, is to have two storey single family homes to fit the 25 per , cent requirenment. - "We nee d to change the official plan to allow a range of single family housing types", he said. Mr. Birch also pointed out that the zoning bylaw has to follow the official plan, and if the 25 per cent is kept in the official plan there would a lot of non-conforming uses in the downtown area. The 25 per cent figure shouli never have been put in the official plan in whe first place, lie said. Mr. Birch contended that the concerns of the ratepayers were unfounded and ilf the 25 per cent figure was not changed it would create a hardship where existing development is over 25 per cent lot coverage, and would lead to stereotyped subdivi sions. Mr. Buchanan and the niembers of the ratepayers association expressed concern that controls of developrnent would be rernoved by the proposed change in the official plan. "We would like some kind of controls so there don't have to be changes in tho zoning bylaw for each subdivision", he said. "The planning department should defend the residents. Why should we fight our town officials", said one of the ratepayers in the audience. "There is no control; we should not eliminate the control in the official plan", said another. Mr. Birch pointed out that a council resolution was the strongest means pf enforcng a position or development, and it could be used to set lot coverage figures. If council passes a resolution I have to follow it", he said. and offered a proposal to the ratepayers. Mr. Buchanan said he wanted the resolution proposed to the administrative committee and then returned to the ratepayers for Community Bingo is coming Community Bingo is coming to Whitby at the end of April through the efforts of four local service clubs and the town recreation department. The Jaycees, Kinsmen, Kiwanis and Optimist Clubs are arranging a series of weekly Monday night Bingos to be held at Heydenshore Pavilion starting April 26. Each club will take a turn at running the Bingo, the Jaycees being in charge of the first night. Under the proposed prize system, there will be cash prizes which could range in total from $575 to $825 per night. Early bird games start at 7:15 p.m., followed by 20 regular games, four jackpots, and five special late games. Proceeds from the Whitby Community Bingo will be used for service club work and development of parks and recreation in Whitby. Free bus service to Heydenshore Pavilion will be provided. The bus will stop at Fairview Lodge at 6 p.m., See the Spring-Summer collections now arriving ai FASHIONS 126 In this collection, you'il find alil the newest, most exciting Easter-Spring fashions to suit everyone from the teenager to the career woman. 126 Brock St. S. Whitby MON-SAT 9 - 6 >7 FR1 9-9 go north on Cochrane Street, stopping at Walnut, Beech, Valley Court and across Rossland Road to Brock Strcet. It will proceed down Brock Street, stopping at Palmerston, Starr, Maple and John Streets, at the Four Corners, the Senior Citizens Activity Centre, and along Burns Street, to the Centen- nial building. The bus will then proceed along Colborne Street to Henry and along Henry to Heydenshore Pavil- ion, stopping at Burns and Henry Streets. The route will take approximately 20 minutes, comment, and also asked that the executive of the rate- payers be given power to study and report m Mr. Birch's proposed resolution. However, there was no majority support for Mr. Buchanan's suggestions. Mr. Birch and Mr. Buchanan agreed that the resolution could be adopted as a condition of removal of the 25 per cent clause from the official plan, but the ratepayers at the meeting firmly stated that they wanted to keep the 25 per cent in the official plan. About 200 to 300 names have been signed to petitions asking for retention of the 25 per cent clause. April 26 with two runs before and after the Bingo. The overseeing committee in charge of the Whitby Community Bingo consists of Tom Wilcox of the Kiwanis Club, Robin Lyon of the Optimists, Lorne Reid of the Kinsmen and Mike Burgess of the Jaycees. West Lynde has good year The West Lynde Commun- ity Association, which has represenited the residents of Whitby's newest subdivision for the past three years has several achievements to its credit in 1975-76. The association's news- letter for April reports that the association lias been iii- corporated and has obtained insurance coverage for West Lynde, residents. The association bought its own printing machine and obtained a typewriter for producing its newsletter. Eight newsletters were printed The association purchased trophies for its hockey and 66 bowling leagues and started a West Lynde Tennis Club with 90 members. This club later joined with the Whitby Tennis Club. Various activities included donating $35 to Meals on Wheels, meeting with school board trustees to discuss overcrowding at local schools, and meeting with Jack Woodward, chairman of the County Town Carnival in order to get involved in this summer event. A float was entered by the association in last year's carnival parade. Three general and eight executive meetings were held last year, and social events included a fun day and corn roast, four dances, Santa's visit to Fairview Lodge, and Christmas light competition. Theassociation wassuccess- ful in obtaining space in the West Lynde School for Guides, Cubs, Brownies and Beavers' groups as well as craft and sports nights, ballet and indoor soccer. Donations of $125 each were made to the Guide, GREAT WALL CHINESE & CANADIAN RESTAURANT 68-7021 668-730 FREE DELIVERY BUSINESS HOURS Monday - lhursday ......... 11 a.m. - 1.a.m. Friday and Satuday ....... 11 a.m. - 3 &.m. Sunday ...................... 11 am. - 10 p.m. now open Tuesdays 116 Dundas St. West Whitby Brownie, Cub and Beaver packs in West Lynde for initial equipment such as flàgs, flagpoles and badges. On the political side, meetings were held with Housing Minister, Donald Irvine, Ontario Housing representatives, and members of council regarding the proposal for subsidized housing in the high rise apartments. The West Lynde Com- munity Association has a membership of 635 families. 4-H Club elections held Elections were held March 22 at the first meeting of the Brooklin 4-H Club as the club prepares for the 1976 season. The leader for the beef section is Art Richardson and the following were elected as officers of the club: President, Nancy Richardson; Vice-President, John Grandy; Secretary, John McWilliam; and Press Reporter Eleanor O'Neill. The next meeting of the Brooklin 4-H Club will be at 8 p.m. April 12 at Neil Grandy's farm in Brooklin. Films at station April 17 Films on the Group of Seven, Durham County, and Roy Lichtenstein in London are being shown at the Whitby Arts Station April 17 at 3 p.m. A visual essay on the rural aspects of Durham County was prepared by Jim McKnight of Oshawa, and the Lichtenstein film explores his comic strip painting and people's reactions to it, at a retrospective exhibition at London's Tate Gallery in 1968. SHEWAN & LINDSEY Barristers & Solicitors Are pleased to announce the re-location of their offices f rom 101 Mary St. W., Whitby, Ont. to 149 Brock St. N., Whitby, Ont. Effective March 26, 1976 CALL LAKEVIEW NURSERY SCHOOL operating at Ajax Christian Assembly. MacLaren Rd., Ajax 9 a.m. - l11:30 a.m. 2-5yrs. PHONE: School 683-7661 or Mrs. Rowe 683-8748 )i ,y 668s-1266