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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WED ESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1982, PAGE 17 County Town Singers in dire need of anew piano The notes being heard and then sung by the County Town Singers are beginning to sound just a little bit sour. The problem being en- countered by Whitby's renowned choral group is that they don't have a piano to rehearse with. According to Cathy Bevis, the group's spokesman, the two pianos they have used to rehearse with are now beyond repair primarily due to age. For the last several years, the singers have rehearsed in the music room of the Heniy Street High School and used the two pianos available there. One of these was a grand piano and the other an upright model. "Unfortunately, the years of use (or abuse) on these two instru- ments has resulted in their being in a sad state of irrepairability," Bevis says. "Needless to say, both cannot be tuned to proper concert pitch, have keys rnissing and the grand has one very unstable leg," she ad- ded. "Some notes sim- ply don't even play." So, after 15 years of service to the communi- ty and various charities, the County Town Sing- ers are turning to the community to help them. Bevis hopes that there is someone, a business or an organization which is interested in helping them in thieir search for a much- needed instrument. She stresses that the piano "was needed yes- terday." "This is an immediate need and we are hoping that a gesture of good- will from someone in the area will provide the County Town Singers with the opportunity to continue their generous, selfless donation of time, talent and service to others." Bevis went on to des- cribe the situation as "desperate at this point." Not only is the group currently hoTdmig audi-~ tions, but it has two booked for commit- ments for this month. One of these is a benefit for the Durham Region Lung Association on January 24 and the other is for the Cana- dian Cancer "Society on January 30 in Toronto. The group has also committed itself to other events in the im- mediate future as well as its Wednesday night rehearsals. Bevis also said that the group has looked in- Classified ads really do seli For more information ca . 668-6111 I to other areas for fund- ing. She said that the Town of Whitby has beeñ ap- proached for a grant and have also con- sidered conducting their own fund raising cam- paing. paign. "But due to the urgency of the situation, we don't have the extra time needed to raise the funds ourselves," Bevis added. Stating that a quality instrument is needed, she said. that the group has already settled on the piano that is needed. The group needs an apartment-size Yamaha P2C "which has a repu- tation for maintaining its concert pitch and its size makes it convenient for us to transport it from place to place as is sometimes necessary," Bevis said. The estimated cost of this instrument is $3,500. "An amount the choir simply does not have," Bevis added. She said that as a non- profit organization, the group only has enough money to use as a work- ing budget. Most of this money is used to pur- chase new music. Bevis added that piano rental would cost $100 a week and that the group's financial posi- tion does not make it possible to rent one, even temporarily. "And it is nearly im- possible for us to con- tinue working without a perfectly tuned piano." Any person or group who can be of assistance to the group is asked to call Bev Fowler at 723- 1944 or Cathy Bevis at 666-1638. 1 UINTIINUt'.IJ-'I«M VAC.k 16 (b) Where the minimum parking facilities required under Section 4(n)(i) (a) of this By-law are arrIved at on the basis of the floor area of a parti- cular use or purpose, 1 additional parking space shah be required for any remaining fraction of the unit floor area stipulated In Column 2 of Section 4(n)(1)(a) for the corresponding use or purpose in Column (c) Location of Parking Spaces (1) Parking space for all residential uses may be located in a private gar- age, private driveway, or private carport. (il) The distance between the Intersection of a street line and the near- est driveway entrance shall be at least 7.5 metres. (d) The Use of Parking Spaces and Areas Parking spaces and areas required under this By-law shall be used for the parking of passenger vehicles only and shahl not be used for the parking or storage of any commercial motor vehicle in excess of 0.46 tonneau capacity. BY.LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 1981. Don McKay TOWN CLERK R. Attersley MAYOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY BY-LAW NUMBER 1297-81 BEING A BY-LAWTO AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER 2585 PARKING AREA REQUIREMENTS COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 USE OR PURPOSEMINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT Residential (other than 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit listed herein) Apartment Dwelling Group Housing Hotel, Motel Boarding or Lodglng Hospital Nursing Home Church Assembly Hall, Comm Centre, Theatre School (elementary) M House, 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit and 25% of such parking shall be des- ignated and signed for visitor parkirig 1.2 parking spaces per guest room House 1 parking space per dwelling unit plus 1 parking space per guest room 3 parking spaces per 5 patient beds, or part thereof 1 parking space per 4 patient beds, or part thereof The greater of: 1 parking space per 5.5 square metres of f loor area or 1 parking space per 6 f ixed seats nunity The greater of: a) 1 parking space per 6 fixed seats or fraction thereof, or b) 1 parking space per 5.5 square metres of gross floor area 1.5 parking spaces for each classroom A fringe benefit of this job is the fact that hustling to help 'you helps 'keep .-me slim and trirn. 1 feel.great . DON BOWER > School (secondary) Undertaking Establishment Eating Establishment Office, Public Building Library, Museum, Art Gallery or similar Cultural Facility Bowling Alley, Curling Rink, or similar Recreational Facility, Retail Store, Retail Shop or Service Shop Retail Furniture Outlet, Wholesale Establishment Bank Laundrette or Coin- Operated Laundry1 Dry Cleaning Establishment 2.5 parking spaces for each classroom 1 parking space per 18.5 square metres of gross flbor area with a minimum of 10 spaces 1 parking space per 11 square metres of gross floorarea 1 parking space per 37.0 square metres of gross floor area 1 parking space per 28.0 square metres of gross f1oor area 4 parking spaces per bowling lane, sheet of ice, or similar recreational fea- ture 1 parking space per 18.5 square metres of gross floor area 1 parking space per 93 square metres of gross floor area 1 parking space per 23 square metres of gross floorarea 1 parking space per washing machine 1 parking space per 93 square mefres of gross f loor area, excluding customer :éposit, pick-up, retail sales or waiting area, if any, for which 1 additional park- ng space shall be provided per 9 square metres of such area 1 parking space per 93 square rnetres of manufacturing floorarea 5.5 parking spaces per 93 square metres of gross leasable area 3 parking spaces per doctor's, den- tist's, chiropractôr's or health prac- titioner's office, provided that the total parking shall not be less than 1 parking space for each 28 square metres of gross f loor area llsted above 1 parking space per 23 square metres of gross floor area (11) Where the minimum parking facilities required under Section 6(13)(a) (1) of this By-law are arrived at on the basis of the floor area of a parti- cular use or purpose, 1 additional parking space shall be required for any remaining fraction of the unit floor area stipulated in Column2 of Section 6(13)(a)(i) for the corresponding use or purpose in Column 1. BY-LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME ANDFINALLY PASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D., 1981. Don McKay TOWN CLERK R. Attersley MAYOR SCHEDULE 2 1. The purpose and effect of By-laws 1296-81 and 1297-81 is to replace the existing parking standards with revised parking standards incorporating current trends and standards. The By-laws, in addition, introduce new def initions. 2. Key Map: A Key Map is not included with this notice as the By-law Armlend- ments are changes in text only to By-laws 1784 and 2585. Schedule 3 STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM 1, Mofeed Michael, the Chief Planning Officer of The Regionai Municipality of Durham, have reviewed By-laws 1296-81 and 1297-81 of the Town of Whitby. I am of the opinion that the Officiai Plan in effect for the Durham Planning Area does not contain provisions that apply to these By-laws. Dated this 22nd day of December, 1981. Dr. M'. Michael, M.C.L.P. Commissionerof Planning This Schedule 3 is issued to the Town of Whitby for By-laws 1296-81 and 1297- 81 pursuant to Ontario Regulation 78/80, a regulation made under The Planning Act.- Act. Industrial or Manufacturing Establishment Shopping Centre Medical or Dental Clinic or Office of a Chiropractor or Other Health Practitioner Business or Commercial Use other than those 'WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby deems it advisable to amend By-law 2585. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as a By- law of the Corporation of the Town 0f Whitby by the Council thereof, as follows:- (1) That Section 2 of By-law No. 2585 is hereby amended by deleting subsection 59 in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "PARKING SPACE" means an area of not less than 16.5 square metres, exclusive of any aisles or ingress and egress lanes, with a minimum perpendicular width of 2.75 metres and a minimum perpen- dicular length of 5.5 metres for the temporary parking or storage of motor vehicles and may include a private garage. (2) That Section 2 of By-law 2585 is hereby amended by adding the following additional subsections: (3a) "BANK" means a building or part of abuilding where money is deposited, withdrawn or borrowed and shah include a credit union, finance or trust company. (11a) "COMMUNITY CENTRE" means a building or part of a building in which facilities are provided for su'ch purposes as meetings for civic, educational, political, or religlous, or social purposes and shall in- clude a banquet hall or private club. (34a) "LAUNDRETTE OR COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRY" means a building or part of a building wbere facilities are provided for the cleaning of clothing on a self-service basis. (3) That Section 6(13) of By-law No. 2585 la hereby amended by deleting subsection (a) thereof in its entirety and replacing it with the follow- ing: V-68.1196 r