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WITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTý%MER 14,1988, PAGE 15 Fear of High St.opening at Dundas delays decision Whitby council has referred a revised draft plan for, a residential subdivision on High St. after councillor Joe Bugelli had fears that approval would allow the street to be opened on to Dundas St. W. The subdivision would be located on property east of the unopened portion of High St. between Mary St. and Dundas St. W. ' "To open High St. to Dundas would cause problems," said Bugelli as he asked for a referral. But members of the administrative committee, which had recommended approval of the subdivision, argued that High St. would not De opened. Bugelli then pointed to the motion giving approval to the subdivision which would down grade High St. from a designated collector road to a local road. "Does this mean High St. could be opened to Dundas," Bugelli asked Town administrator Bill Wallace. 'Yes it does," said Wallace, at which point council decided to refer the subdivision back to committee for another look. Administrative committee had last week approved a revised site plan for the subdivision, east of the unopened portion of High St. between Dundas and Mary St. The applicant, Mark Tomina, had originally planned a 10-lot subdivision. But neighboring residents opposed the 9.15-metre (30-ft.) lot frontaaes of five of-the lots in that plan. Planning department then recommended a plan which would include eight lots. Before summer recess, the Town's administrative committee decided to postpone a decision when Tomina and his representative attempted to hold negotiations on the recommen- dation during a committee meet- inz. Last week, administrative committee members had oues- tions about the opening of High St. between Mary St. and Dundas St. W., before approving the revised plan which also appeared to meet no objections from Tomina's representative. Plan- ning department recommended against completing High St. construction "in its entirety" (to Dundas St.) until the collector street system is needed. High St. is a planned collector road and will be extended to Dundas St. W. when needed. For now, however, developer is to build the south from Mary St., as public street under local the street, a full street standards. It wili be blocked off with barriers at Dundae St. W. (barriers that can be travelled by service vehicles but not by automobiles). Short said another alternative, a bulb at the end of High St., would have meant the removal of another three lots in the planned subdivision. Councillor Joe Drumm said the Town should consider "the whole picture," not just the eight lots, as he referred to the future opening of High St. at Dundas as well as the effect of the subdivision on the area. Street realignment suggested as part of subdivision Two Anderson St. residents have suggested that a proposed 232-lot subdivision across from their homes include a realign- ment of Anderson. At a public meeting held last week for the proposed Wolster Developments Ltd. subdivision, residents James Priest and Hugh Robertson presented conceptual plans for a new Anderson St. to be located east of the existing street,.only for the extent of the subdivision. "So you would have two Ander- son streets?" asked councillor Joe Drumm, member of the admin- istrative committee. ..est said a new Anderson St. would allow the trees to remain along the existing street, while Robertson said it would give pro- tection to existing residents since a lot of traffic will be "thundering down the street" as a north-south access to Hwy 401 and the GO Transit station. It was a pretty road, it still is a pretty road," said Priest of Anderson. 'We think this will keep the charm in Whitby...We think it's a charming place, but maybe its losing a little bit of its charm." Robertson said residents don't want to block the Wolster devel- opment, but want to ensure that existing residents are treated as fairly as future residents. The Wolster subdivision would be east of Anderson St., with 48 single family lots in the first phase south of the future Dryden Blvd., joining the Coscan sub- division, and 184 single family lots north of Dryden (an east-west boulevard between Rossland and Taunton). There is to be no direct access from the subdivision to Anderson St. or Dryden. A commercial plaza has also been proposed by Wolster for the northeast corner of Anderson and Dryden. However, planning dir- ector Bob Short noted that the commercial plan is currently un- der review as part of another study (of commercial areas north of Rossland, as requested by ad- ministrative committee earlier this year). Short said the com- mercial plaza was not part of the subdivision application. Councillor Gerry Emm, who chairs administrative committee, said the subdivision application was premature since "We don't know what will happen in that area." Robertson said the subdivision application can't be reviewed sep- arately from the commercial ap- plication, to which he previously made objections. He added that he hoped the commercial application would "go away." Robertson and Priest pro- posed that a park instead be lo- cated at the corner. More comments will be obtain- ed byPlanning department before a recommendation is made to committee. 'Country Charm' added to Brooklin community By Debbie Luchuk Brooklin now has a store providing the essentials for decorating in the popular country theme. Country Charm features, in that theme, wallpaper, tiles, linens, lace, towels, custom folk E M BER • TR ATFOR D # PERTH COUNTY • art, antique oak and pine furniture, baskets, wreaths, silk flowers, rugs, lace pillows, gift baskets, ceramics and stained glass. - Owner Cheryl Scrymgeour says, "We have everything you need to decorate country style." Scrymgeour has worked as a freelance decorator for a year and a half, and decided that Brooklin needed a decorating store to serve the decorating needs of the area. She had to travel to Port Perry or Whitby to obtain her decorating supplies. She offers home - decorating consultation, a client service to assist customers in finding the right pieces, accessories for their WE'RE STAG ING THE BIGGEST OUTDOOR FA RM SHOW IN CANA DA home and a search service to find items that may not be available locally or within Canada. "I think people are a lot more family-oriented. They stay at home a lot more, so they need to be comfy," Scrymgeour says of the recent interest in country decorating. She adds that the increase in the numbers of decorating maga- zines on the market is another reason for the burgeoning interest in country style decorating. Much of her merchandise is made by local artisans. The stain- ed glass, folk art and furniture refinishing is done locally, and Scrymgeour is interested in "anyone who has a talent in craftwork" in the area. The store is located on Hwy 12, Brooklin, across from the Bank of Commerce. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturdav. New minister in Myrtle By Sonja Graham Myrtle Church began again on Sept. 11, following the summer recess. New minister Rev. Milnes will be in charge of the services. Margaret Stevens will lead the Sunday school and all children and their parents are invited to participate in Sunday morning services, starting at 10:30 a.m. Square dance classes begin again on Sept. 16, Friday night. This is a beginner class and anyone is welcome to come. Register ahead by calling 655-4492 for details. Jerry, Jean and Janet Stachow enjoyed a trip to the west coast during the summer. They were celebrating Jerry's retirement from his teaching career. Congratulations to Bill and Carol Blea on the arrival of their daughter Robin, born July 13, and also to Rob and Joan Garland on the arrival of their daughter Logan, born Julv 19. Baseball season in Ashburn has come to an end. The teams and their families attended the banquet on Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. at Ashburn Park. If you have any news or know of any activities, call 655-4079. General retail wanted Application has been made te change the zoning of a store location in Brooklin. The application, by a number- ed Ontario company, is for a commercial property at south- west corner of Way and Baldwin streets. 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