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sseititîSfliZK- 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, May 25,1994 Nursery Schoolers Enjoy Ice Cream Field Trip Durham Reg. Police Report Monday, May 23 A Courticc resident reported reported being pushed into a closet door and a wall in hallway by a known person. Sunday, May 22 A Bowmanville resident reported reported a black Chev taken from the driveway overnight A Bowmanville resident reported reported a house being entered through a small window. Two VCRs and a CD stereo were taken, plus $300 in cash. A representative of S.C.C.A. Pro Racing Ltd. of Englewood, California, at Mosport, reported that someone someone stole a Canon computer printer from the pressroom. The printer is valued at $400. Saturday, May 21 A Bowmanville resident reported reported that overnight unknown unknown people pulled all his flowers and shrubs from the garden. A Bowmanville man reported reported his vehicle was broken into while parked in the driveway. driveway. His cellular phone was taken. Friday, May 20 A Bowmanville woman was assaulted at her home as part of an ongoing domestic dispute. A Bowmanville woman reported reported receiving phone calls from her ex-common-law spouse; . . A Bowmanville woman reported reported that an unknown person person entered her vehicle and removed removed part of the steering column cover and pulled some wires loose. No other damage occurred and nothing was taken. taken. A 13-year-old youth was arrested in a drug store for shoplifting. A Whitby resident driving west-bound on the 8 th Concession Concession of Clarke lost control on a sharp bend and rolled down an embankment into a tree. Injuries were not life- threatening. The vehicle was totalled. Clarington Predicts Growth for Next 20 Years in the Oak Ridges Mo- ^1 The threat of a heavy downpour couldn't keep Lions Centre Nursery Nursery School children from venturing out on a field trip to The Dari Dream in Bowmanville last week. Despite a cold wind that made him shiver, Michael McTeer, age 4, thought the afternoon was perfect perfect for ice cream. Kirby Burger Vault Found In Field Near Prince Albert by Laura J. Richards Clarington's planning department has made some predictions for the future. And the result is a 109-page draft Official Plan which, is now ready for public input. "We tried to take into account what is lying ahead of us by looking into a cloudy crystal ball," said Frank Wu, Planning Director for Clarington. That and a number of public consultation consultation sessions were used to find out what people want for their municipality. municipality. The Official Plan is what will carry the municipality into the next century in regards to planning policies. policies. "The Clarington Official Plan will define the urban limits for the next 20 years," said Frank Wu. The plan will set out permitted land uses within the municipality. "For the first time, what cannot be done will be spelled out," Wu pointed out. "We wanted to make it clear what uses would not be allowed in specific areas." For example, additional country residential estate lots would not be Q&A Clarington's Official Plan Correct Figure Is $350,000 In last week's Canadian Statesman, Statesman, we reported in the article: Arena Arena Beautification Funds Re-Directed To Road Work that the Fire Hall Renovations in Bowmanville would cost $700,000. The funding would • be provided through the federal infrastructure infrastructure program. The correct figure is $350,000. A safe which had been stolen from Kirby Burger, north of Orono on the weekend was discovered by two Prince Albert boys on Sunday morning. It was found in fields close to a school. A representative of the Kirby Burger restaurant reported to police on Sunday, May 22, that an unknown unknown person smashed a glass from the front door with a brick. The safe contained approximately $2,000 in cash. The door and lock of the safe had been pried off and it was empty except except for a few coins and a couple of cheques. A tow truck had to be "called to retrieve the 1,000-pound safe. A police spokesman said thieves used a dolly to remove the device. It was then loaded into a half-ton truck that had been stolen in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The truck was later recovered in , Port Perry on Sunday. Also taken in the break and enter was a portable phone. Estimated loss for Kirby Burger is $2,600, including the smashed window. Quys and QaCs Shear Magic welcomes Kim Woodward to their staff Thursday 4 - 9 Friday 4 - 9 Saturday 12-5 Clients can reach Kim at 623-1341 28 Division St., Bowmanville Salvation, Army Campaign Needp* More Donations . Subscriptions to the Salvation Army's annual Red Shield Campaign Campaign to date total $15,500, ac-. cording to Glen Dennis, General Chairperson for the Campaign. Mr. Dennis said everyone's , help is needed if the objective of, $20,500 is to be reached this year. The Salvation Army is determined determined to do the job right and is asking all prospective donors who have not yet contributed to make their donation before the close of the campaign on May 31st. Contributions Contributions will be accepted during the morning at The Salvation Army's offices, 71 Liberty SL S., Bowmanville, or they can be mailed to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, P.O. Box 471, Bowmanville, Ont., L1C 3Z2. Captain Wilf Harbin is eager to express his thanks on behalf of The Salvation Army to all those who have given so generously and hopes each giver will feel a sense of inner peace and happiness happiness at being able to help those in need. Q: What Is the Clarington Official Plan? A: It is a document which contains contains the policies and maps to direct direct and control future growth within the municipality. Once it is approved by the Ministry of Municipal Municipal Affairs, it becomes a legal and binding document which provides provides a framework for future zoning zoning by-laws in Clarington. Q: In basic language, what is the Official Plan supposed to do? . A: The Official Plan seeks to achieve a vision for Clarington's communities that has been put forth by residents and planners for the next 20 years. Q: Why is it Important for residents to be concerned about the Official Plan? A: The input of local residents is required so the members of the Clarington Planning Department will understand how citizens want the municipality to grow. Q: How can residents voice their opinions on the Official Plan? A: Residents can participate in seven meetings to take place within within the municipality in June, The first four are to take place on: • Monday, June 6 at the Newcastle Newcastle Village Community Hall from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; • Tuesday, June 7 at the Orono Arena and Community Centre from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.;, • Wednesday, June 8 at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and, • Thursday, June 9 at Dr. Emily Emily Stowe Public School in Cour- tice from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Three public meetings will be taking place within each of the three wards on June 21, 22 and 23. Q: What will happen once residents have had their say? A: Since the document the Clarington Planning Department has put together is only a draft Official Official Plan, any comments people make will help to decide what the final draft of the plan will consist of. Q: When Is the final draft expected expected to be adopted by Clarington Clarington Council? A: The Planning Department is looking at January, 1995 as the tentative date for the next Claring- Jon council to approve the plan. Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription nt our offices lifter 11 n.m. Wednesday. You will be given a card to present each week when you pick up your Statesman. Category 2 Subscribers within the Municipality of Clarington. Category 3 Subscribers outside t|ie Municipality of Clarington in Canada. Sub. Delivery G.S.T. Total $20 $20 $5 ,$20 $1.40 $21.40 $1.75 $26.75 $3.15 $48.15 1 I Nnmu: Address:. Si Ascription Order Form Postal Code:, lblopliono No.:, - | I New □ 1 or I. I Renewal | | I I 1 Please pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or money order. V1SA/MC Number: I I I I , VISA/MÇ Number: Expiry Date: • s|t taa&iw wm P.O. Box 190,62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9 Second Class Mail Permit No. 1561 The Canadian Statesman Carriers of the Week Tyson Gorgerat Route #2 Since June, 1990 This week's carriers will receive a FREE BURGER, FRIES, DRINK and an ICE CREAM TREAT compliments of DARI DREAM. DÂRIDREAM Soft and Hard Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cakes - Pies Char Broiled Burgers and Fries Buy One Cone (any size) and get another cone of the same size FREE with this coupon. (ONE COUPON PER VISIT PLEASE) 215 King Street E., Bowmanville 623-308 X OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK . ___________ 11 a.m. -11 p.m, _j permitted raine. Wu mentioned the Kirby Estates as a case in point While the lots have been established there, the developer developer will not be allowed to expand expand with the new plan. "That (additional estate lots in the moraine) won't be allowed in the future," Wu noted. Many new ideas have been added to up-date the current Official Plan that is still being used. One of the new ideas pertains to home-based businesses. "We call them home-based occupations," occupations," said Wu. In the Official Plan, home-based occupations are welcomed with open arms as long as they "do not change the residential character of the structure." Such home occupations occupations cannot show any exterior display display of merchandise or store goods outside, and must provide adequate off-street parking. Also, included is the requirement that the home occupation should be completely contained in the dwelling dwelling and can occupy up to 40 per cent of the habitable area of the residence. residence. That, says Wu, is up from the current Official Plan which only allows allows for 25 per cent of a home being being used. The home-office "shall not become become a public nuisance due to noise, glare, dust, odors, vibration, hours of operation, air wave interruption or traffic generation. Also, only one other person is allowed to be employed employed in the operation besides those living within the home. Wu said as more people become involved in occupations which allow allow them to work at home they will need more space to do so. "This is in recognition of these people," Wu noted. dents will see the main commercial area growing along Trulls Road and Highway Two. Currently, this area is on the books as a "Special Study Area." The Official Plan takes into account account that the Municipality of Clarington Clarington is growing and will continue to grow. It is estimated by Durham Region planners that by 2011 the population , of Clarington will have 50,000 in Bowmanville, 30,000 in Courtice, 12,000 in Newcastle Village Village and 2,000 in Orono. Clarington's Clarington's Official Plan adds another 1,700 into the Wilmot Creek Retirement Retirement Community. The official plan also has three themes: sustainable development, healthy community, and growth management. They will help to keep the municipality municipality to focus on what the community community wants regarding the environment, environment, economic viability and growth without giving up the quality of life people expect. The official plan has three themes: sustainable development, healthy community, and growth management The 109-page document delves into each facet comprising the Official Official Plan. It covers everything from the environment environment and resource management, management, to urban growth. There are policies on housing, economic development, development, heritage conservation, land use, employment areas, rural settlement areas, agricultural areas, green space systems, aggregate resources resources and special policy areas. The Official Plan also covers, in frastructure policies which, in turn the official plan delves into oth- examine parks, facilities, transporta er matters as well. For instance, a color-coded map of Bowmanville shows where the medium and high density residential areas are presently located and where they will be in the future. The map also shows the urban boundaries boundaries set for 20 years and 30 years hence. A transportation map of the same area shows Baseline Road becoming an arterial route and extending past Lambs Road to Bennett Road. It also shows Concession Three extending extending westerly and easterly. Currently, Concession Three ends just past the Ontario Hydro building east of Highway 57 and above Old Scugog Road. In years to come, Courtice resi- tion, storm water management, and utilities. The Official Plan has been in the works since after the last municipal election. "I tried with the past council but they didn't want to deal with it," Wu noted. The last official plan was a "consolidation "consolidation of what policies had already already been put together," Wu said. It was done in the "quick and dirty" dirty" method. However, the latest plan, has been almost three years in the making. making. Wu says the time spent to produce produce the municipality's planning blueprint will be worth it. "You can't go on in a municipality municipality of our size without a plan." . CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW . DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN - MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRES The Official Plan is the principal document that guides the growth of the Municipality. A draft Official Plan has now been completed and will be presented for public consultation purposes. The Planning and Development Department is holding four Public Information Sessions regarding the Municipality of Clarington draft Official Plan. Planning Staff will be in attendance at the Information Centres to answer any questions and to review your comments. The Information Sessions are as follows: Monday, June 6,1994 Newcastle Village Community Hall 20 King Street Newcastle Village, Ontario 3:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8,1994 Bowmanville Recreation Complex Highway No. 2 and Regional Road 57 Bowmanville, Ontario 3:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7,1994 Orono Arena 2 Princess Street Orono, Ontario 3:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9,1994 Dr. Emily Stowe Public School 71 Sandringham Drive Courtice, Ontario 4:00-9:00 p.m. PUBLIC MEETINGS Pursuant to the Planning Act, the General Purpose and Administration Committee of Council will hold public meetings to hear your comments and to receive written submissions from residents concerning the draft Official Plan. The Public Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. However, before the Public Meetings begin, the public will have another opportunity to review the draft Official Plan and speak with Planning Staff. These Information Sessions will begin at 4:00 p.m. The Public Meetings and Information Sessions will be held at the following locations: Wednesday, June 22,1994 Newcastle Village Community Hall 20 King Street Newcastle Village, Ontario Tuesday, June 21,1994 Bowmanville Recreation Complex Highway No. 2 and Regional Road 57 Bowmanville, Ontario Thursday, June 23,1994 Dr. Emily Stowe Public School 71 Sandringham Drive Courtice, Ontario Anyone may speak at the Public Mootings. If you wish to make a presentation, you are encouraged to register ahead of time, Commlttoo will hear registered parties prior to other speakers. If you wish to register, please contact the Clerk's Department at (905) 623- 3379 prior to 12:00 noon, June 15,1994. Copies of the draft Official Plan are available for review at all branches of the Library, at the Municipal Offices, and have boon provided to ratepayer and community groups, Copies ol the draft Official Plan can bo purchased at the Planning Department at a cost of $20.00 for residents and $30,00 for non-residents. Further information may also bo obtained by calling the Planning and Development Department at 623-3379. Patti Barrie, A.M.C.T. Clerk Clerk's Department Publishing Dates: May 16,25; June 1 Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P, Director Planning and Development Department CS-Ind. 3295©