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continued from p.1 Landscapes study -- need to be completed in order to assess and properly evaluate the potential Glen Abbey Golf Club redevelopment proposal, which was presented to staff by Glen Abbey Golf Course owners during a pre-consultation meeting held in November 2015. The Urban Structure review, part of the current Livable Oakville five-year review, will evaluate the Town's existing urban structure to determine if changes are needed and the establishment of a new growth area is appropriate. The Land Use Economic and Impact Analysis study will look at the economic and tourism function of the existing and planned Glen Abbey property. "We see Glen Abbey has a role in the Town's overall economic structure," said Simeoni. He noted it's important to understand the current use of that golf course as a private open space and natural area that can expand to "allow it to become an even better golf destination." He also noted its proposed planned function that calls for the development of 3,000-3,200 residential units; 70,000-90,000 square feet of new office; and, 70,000-80,000 square feet of retail. The Cultural Heritage Landscapes study , already underway , will assess the condition of eight properties -- including Glen Abbey Golf Club. The properties will be evaluated on whether they have cultural heritage value or interest and could be designated heritage properties. In the related report discussed, staff expressed concern about currently permitted development Proponent's lawyer cries foul over interim control bylaw occurring during the cultural heritage landscapes study period. "Such development, depending on where and how it occurs, could have adverse impacts on potential cultural heritage landscapes on the site," the report states. Prior to making its decision Monday, councillors heard from a number of residents who expressed support of staff recommendations. But not everyone was in favour of the interim control bylaw, which would be in effect for one year, but could be extended for a total of two years if the planning studies aren't complete. Calling it unnecessary, Mark Flowers, a lawyer representing ClubLink, which owns Glen Abbey Golf Club, said the Town does not need to enact the bylaw to undertake any of the studies, two of which are town-wide and another specific to the Glen Abbey lands. Information that would come out of the Land Use Economic and Impact Analysis Study, and estimated to cost taxpayers approximately $150,000, would likely be found in two of the 38 studies his client has to complete as part of the application process, added Flowers, a lawyer with Davies Howe Partners LLP . "In the ordinary course of a development application, the Town would wait until the applicant was prepared to provide those studies, the Town would then review those and potentially might be retaining outside consultants to assist in that review. The proposed bylaw unfairly targets this one specific property," he said. Arguing eight properties were identified as "under threat" in a staff report, Flowers added if staff were "truly concerned about potential development undermining the next phase in the cultural heritage landscape study, it begs the question, why is the control bylaw only applicable to Glen Abbey and not any of these other high-priority sites?" In a press release issued a day after council's vote, Mayor Rob Burton stated, "Provincial legislation is very clear, growth in local municipalities must be aligned with provincial planning objectives. "Any project of a significant size and scope, 9 | Thursday, February 4, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com which could alter Oakville's existing planned approach in our Livable Oakville Official Plan, needs careful study and analysis," he stated. 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