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22 - Champion Country, Tuesday, May 24, 2005 AL vResidents not too thrilled about golf course proposals IRECEIVE 50 MINUTES FREE: i WITH EVERY TANNING PACKAGE I 1 1 ~SumIuwi ANIN:| 05-878-2324 i 550 Ontario Street South (Hwy 25 & Drrny Road) I Exp: June 30/05 By MELANIE HENNESSEY The Champion Two golf courses proposed for rural Milton garnered little support from local residents at a public meeting last week. One of the proposals is for a 27- hole course at the southeast corner of Trafalgar and Britannia roads and the other an 18-hole course on the west side of Guelph Line, south of No. 20 Sideroad. These plans were put forward by two different developers, but both would require zoning bylaw amendments to go ahead. The larger of the two would also require an officiaI plan amend- ment. Milton resident Bob Beyette made delegations against both pro- posals, saying while he enjoys golf, he doesn't at the expense of the sensitive environment or ecosys- tem or the health of the public. "Think about it, why can't golf courses be located at reclaimed landfill sites such as the gentle rolling bills of our Halton waste management site or on brown field sites?" he asked. "I think we have to put people and the environment first." More people spoke out against the 18-hole proposal at the meeting hosted by the Town's administra- tion and planning committee, like Guelph Line resident John Tovell, who presented a long list of objec- tions he has to the application. The potential of residents' well water levels being lowered by the course's water use, golfers wander- ing into farmers' fields looking for balls and the possible increase in traffic going by Brookville School were among his concerns. "The traffic on Guelph Line will increase greatly," he said. Elizabeth Norrington, who said her farm is downstream and down- wind of the proposed course, also presented many concems like the use of pesticides on the course, potential pollution in her cattle's water source and trespassers. She pointed out the minimum distance separation (MDS) - a provincial standard of distance required between livestock facili- ties and other land uses - in this situation with the golf course wouldn't meet requirements. Ms Norrington also questioned whether or not they'd be forced out of business if the golf course is approved. "Farming is our income, our life," she emphasized, adding her husband's family has been on the property since 1828 and they hope to be there for another 100 years. Town Development Services Manager Anne Dawkins said she's aware that MDS may be an issue when it comes to the 18-hole pro- posal. Ward 2 Councillor Mark Curtis said in conscience, he couldn't sup- port someone losing her source of revenue because of a golf course. "1 would hate to see those people lose their livelihood," he said. Glen Wellings, a planning con- sultant representing the 18-hole course developer, said his client will work with residents and con- tinue to discuss any concerms they may have. While Mr. Wellings said he's had positive feedback on the course and Ward 3 Councillor Jan Mowbray said she's talked to peo- ple in the area near the course that are keen on having it there, none of these people spoke at the meeting. Mr. Wellings noted the intent of the plans is to provide a course that's environmentally friendly, accessible to the public and afford- able. Besides Mr. Beyette, only a cou- ple of residents spoke on the 27- hole course proposal. Nick Bursic,. an Eighth Line • see GOLF on page 23 F-E BASIC INSTALLATION 1