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Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, JuIy 14, 1993, Page 9 Council rejeets apartme>nt near rail une FROM PAGEZ1 receminended against the appli- cation last week, Zygocki's solici- tor Irving Gleiberman asked counicil net te support the rocom- mendation. Gleuberman said the staff com- promise was generally acceptable te Zygocki, but ho asked that it be increased te five storeys of 130 units. He noted that the extra units would pîroduce an additional $200,00 in development levios and other revenues for the Town. Gleibermnan said most public agencies and municipal depart- ments did net oppose the appli- cation. "The only one which gave an unequivocal ne is CPR and that is their standard answer when there is a request for residontial develepment near a - railway line » ho said. Gx1eiberman said both Durhami Region school boards. had ne objections ueven with 141 units» and that Whitby's public works staff felt Gardon Street can accept more traffic. Gleuberman said tho tracks are a reality and that potential tenants will be aware of their existence prier te, moving inte, Canoe team raises $5,OOO Durham Regional Polico's canoe teani raisod $5,00 for the Down Syndrome Association and tho Addiction Research Feunda- tion in the lOth annual Great Lake Race. The Durham police tean i fn- ished the 30-mile race which began at Niagara-on-tie-Lake and ended up at the CHIN picnic at Toronto's Exhibition Place, in a tume of five heurs and 20 minutes, good for f-ifth place. Towels for Davis Inlet The Catholic W omoen 's LageParish " held an annual potluck supper recently, te close off the season. Mombers and parishioners colected more than 150 towels, soaps and shampoos for the Inuit of Davis Inlet. The items have been'delivered te Mary Wood, chair of Innushare of brham Regien, for distribution. Winners at the annual public speaking contest wore honoured. The contest is held in Catholic schools in Whitby and is sponsored by the beague. Aise at the supper, Catholic the building. «We won t be misleading them. What y u see 15s what you get,» hiesaid. In responso te an inquiry by councillor Don Mitchell, Gleiber- man said the develeper has ne plans te alter the application at some future date. "My client is tired, he's been waitîng since 1987,» said Gloi- berman. Councillor John Doîstra led the charge against any residen- tial developmnent on the property. Doîstra noted that t he Town improved fencing and security in thearea after a Whitby teenager was killed b y a train in 1991 and spent $85,000 te inprove the cressing over Gardon Street. He aise reminded council that train whistles are stili a constant source of aggravation for many Whitby residents. "Putting an apartnient build- ing next te a railroad track is net the answer,»" said Doîstra. Councillor Ross Batten syni- pathized with Dolstra's and the rosidonts' concerns but said council "must deal with reality.» Batten said the three-acre site was originally zoned industrial but has received a residontial designation since its falis within the Downtewn Socondary Plan. (The overaîl plan has been appealed te the 0MB, but net this particular property.) "I'm net prepared te, increase it te) five (storeys) as he would like but four is fair," said Batten. "However, I don't think there's any question that after us saying it should have residential use and this is denied, he (developer) has ne alternative but te go te the 0MB » he said. "I thin' he would go te the 0MB with a seven or eight- storey building and if that is the case we hayon t done anyene any faveurs.» Councillor Marcel Brunelle argued that te permit an apart- nient building is «agai*nst any- thing I believe about f'uture plan- ning.» Brunelle said- Whitby p rides itself on its "livable» residenýtial communities,, but that is net the case with neighbourhoods now abutting the tracks. Mayor criticized FROM PAGEZ1 "Tus council, other than yeur- self, was in unaninieus agre- ment that we take this step, lhe said. Reductions in transfer pay- monts froni the province te Whitby tetalled about $433,000 as a result of the May budget. 0f this anieunt, the Town was able te, absorb about $300,000 by cutting services and progranis. This ieft $140,000 outstanding and council proferred net te pass this on te the taxpayers, said Fox in anneuncing the June 28 deci- sien. In a prepared statenient issued te the media last week, Edwards commended council for the "humane dimension» of its deci- sien. But as a former union repre- sentative, Edwards said council's action was «anathema te an in- dividual who is motivated by the concept of seniority.» Edwards said ho opted net te comment two weeks ago because ho was unablo te, come up with an effective alternative te ceun- cil's plan. "I have nover been afraid of tain an unpopular decisin butI arn aise driven Iby the notion 'do not criticize unless you can corne up with an alterna- tive',»ho sai1 On- Monday, Fox admonished Edwards for the manner in which ho made his objections known. "I'mn shocked that I wasn't aware of your position prier te reading it in the newspaper. It shouldn't -happen again,» said Fox. "I felt that I as budget chair- man, when askced te make that announcement, -was reflecting the position of ail of council. 1 was taken aback that that was net the case,» ho said. Fox said council's enly con- cerns in the niatter were te protect jobs and avoid passing the shortfail on te the taxpayers. «We don't take the matter lightly. There's ne happiness on our part te inflict pain or disconi- fort on our employees,» ho said. Stating.,that Canada is- in the third year of the uworst recession since the thirties,» councillor Don Mitchell said the private sector has suffered more than public em ployees. "lt's niy belief the pblic sector has net s hared in it. Tiiere has te be somo steps taken te ensure that sharing,» said Mitchell. "This sheuld be acce pted and it has been accepte? by our management staff and salaried staff,» ho added. In defending his actions, Edwards reminded counceil that ho sent each niember a copy of his statement thre dais before it appeared in the press. Ho again commended council for the «humane position you have taken,» but still would net support Brunelle's motion. "frtheught it in. your best interests net te introduce a note of displeasure (when council's decisien was announced)," Edwards added. vvomen-s Legu« '*v-yr nsIa 'ere resented te Mary Corrngan .. an istine Lamers. Meter stolen Womanl struck by ATC Someone took off wîtn apark- ing nieter froni Coîborne Street East eariy last week. Police say the meter, valuod at $1,620 was reported missîng early Wednesday afternoon. An investigation iî "antinuîng. An 18-year.old Whitby woman was struck by an ail-terrain cycle (ATC) lato Sunday morning. The accident occurred near 9410 Ashburn Rd around 11:35 SpectroMus*c '93 Durhami Christian Iigh.School in Bowmanville offers SpectroMusic '93. SpectroMusic '93 is the resuit of a Summer Employmont/ Experience Development (SEED) programn, supported by the Canadian jobs stratelgy unit at Canada Employnient and Immigration, which funds career-related summer jobs for students across Canada. SpectreMusic '93 features two musicians who are available tp perform for non-profit organizations throughout the sunimer. The duo has ai features jazz, chldren's music. reperteire that classical and Té book a performance by SpectroMusic '93, contact Jessica Huil at (416) 623-5940. a.xn. Police say a 17-year-old Ashburn woman was driving the Honda ATO when she lost control and struck the victini, Shannon Stephen, opening up a deep cut te her left leg. Stophen was taken to Oshawa General Hospital, where she was treatod and released. The rider was not injured. Photocopies, Fax Service, Custom Labels & Decals, Wedding Invitations, Business Cards, Compete Sign Production BROOKUNBULLTi 76 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Fax 655-3715 Cali 6554434 "It lifts you right eut of your seat as the train rumbles by,» hie said. Brunelle said thero is ne fea- siblo wayK of sheltering residents of a 45-f. taîl building from the "whistles, noise and dust» pro- duced bypassing trains. "I think a xini-putt would be morehappropriate and apprecia- ted,» h ad "Caîl me a fool, but I bought a house next te, a train track,'Ysaid Mitchell. "The first night I thought it was a cruise missle attack,» h e said. "But surprîsingly, yeu get use< te it2 Mitchell asked planning direc-- ter Bob Short te, speculate* on ONE PARENT FAM[LIS Oshawa Chapter One Parent Familles Association will nxeet on Tuesday, July 20, 8 p.m., for a fun quiz night at 'Simcoe Hall Sttement House, 387 Siincoe St. S., Oshawa. New members and guests welcome. For more information, call 436-5089 or 728-1011. BIG SISTElS' ORIENTATION Big Sisters NOW will hold a monthly -orientation session on Wednesday, July 21, 7 te 9 p.ni., at 179 King St. E., Oshawa (basenient). Big Sisters has over 40 unniatched children in need of a friend. For more information, calI the office at 436-0951. IIERITAGE PARADE The Orange Heritage Parade will be> held, Saturday, July 17, beginning at 1:30 p.ni., from Palmer Park, Queen and Water streets, Port Ferry. IEAD INJURY The Head Injury Association of Durham Region wil hold support group meetings on Wednesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawâ (parking in rear). A survivors group will meet on the main floor and fanuly and caregivers will meet upstairs. For assistance with transportation, cali the office at 723-2732. ALZEIMER GROUFS The Alzheimer Society of Durhami Region holds, support groups each nionth for Alzheimer familles. The Oshawa group meets every third Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the socioty office, 178 Simncoe St. N. (side entrance). The next meeting is July 21. The Ajax/Pickering group meets every fourth Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at Caregiver Relief Program, 587 Westney Rd. S., units 19 and 20, Ajax (Westney and Clements). The next meeting is July 28. Al caregivers are welcomo. Refresh- monts will be served. For more information, caîl the society at 576-2567. how the 0MB may view the matter should council reject the application. Short said he thought the board would be "anienable» te a high density development on the site. "Either this application or a higher one,» said Short. Even thËough council would prefer a low density zening, as indicated in the Downtown Secondary Plan, Short said the site is net conducive te, the street pattern required for such a zen- Lhis prompted councillor Joe Drumm te note that the develo- per was aware of the three- storoy limit on the site preferred by council. VICTIM'SACTION Victim's Action Coalition and Women's Action Coalition <Dur- hami) will moot on Wednesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., at Annandale Golf & Country Club, Church Street South, Ajax. A forum, 'Crime and the the Criminal Justic System,' will be held and will include representatives of four political parties.'For more information caîl 837-2725. SUMMER CONCERTS The Whitby Brass Band will Uresent 'Summer Concerts in the Park' on Thursdays, July 22, Aug. 5 and 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Rotary Park gazebo, Breck Street South, Whitby. Bring a lawnchair. Al are welcome. K]DSCAN DAY CAMP Kidscan day camp, sponsored b y Outreach Abuse Prevention Cenre,will be held Aug. 9 te, Sept. 3. Weekly sessions for boy and girls aged 6 te il inclue activities such as fishing, crafts, music and care and feeding of farni animaIs in a safe, rural sotting. For more information, call 432-7821. r.75&" Lhut3bae ar .175 r Large m -TURNOVER OEN SUNAY Bum Nse 1380 Hopkhs Street WMàty 666 1 1,77