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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 16, 1999 - 9 Modest growth for next 20 years Official Plan gets approval Continued from Page 1 vide Port Perry's drinking water can handle this increase as well. Plans are now underway to increase the treatment capacity of the sewage system which releases treated effluent into the Nonquon River which flows into Lake Scugog. The process to get approval of the Official Plan goes back two years when a review of the exist- ing Port Perry Plan was started. With the assistance of the Township's planning consultant Jim Dyment, there was a number of public workshops, reviews and a statutory public meeting before the council officially adopted the new plan in November of that year. It covers all of Scugog Twp. The previous plan, in place since 1981, had gov- erned land use for the vil- lage of Port Perry only. The new Plan was for- warded to Durham Region in December, 1997 for a review and consultation process to allow the public and a host of agencies a chance to comment and make recommendations. The Plan approved in committee last week re- adjusts employment (jobs) target figures for the Township. In one category, the number was increased from 200 to 600. In a sec- ond, the increase was 1,200 to 2,900. But in a third category, the figure was lowered from 5,800 to 2,300. This reduced figure reflects changes in the job potential on lands west of Port Perry. Environmental concerns now make some of these lands non-devel- opable, according to the Plan. The Plan calls for a net increase of about 700 jobs, an indication that Scugog's growth is in housing, rather than new commerce and industry other than that related to population growth. The new Plan brings Coulcliffe Blvd. (on the lakefront just north of Port Perry) into the Urban Obscene calls Durham Regional Police were called to the Utica Community Centre last week after a number of obscene phone calls were made. Police say that between 11:40 a.m and 12:15 p.m. on March 2 an unknown caller placed five rude calls to a female employee at the centre. Several phone numbers were acquired, but all were traced back to Bell ay phones. P The victim did not rec- ognize the caller's voice, say police. Area. The 27 permanent and seasonal residences there are now classified as a "Living Area" and will go on full services when the capacity is available. But two rural areas (Harpers Corners and Scugog Centre) which Township council wanted designated for limited lot development are refused by the new Plan. The Township wanted approval for two new lots at Harpers Corners (Harpers Road and Simcoe St, north of Port Perry) and up to six new lots at Scugog Centre (Island Road and Concessions 9 and 10) But the new Plan turns down these designations on the grounds that they are in rural areas and new houses would conflict with existing farming opera- tions. Also rejected was a Township request to include 143 acres between Honey's Beach and Honey Heights in the Urban Area. About 30 'estate type' residential lots are proposed for part of these lands. In rejecting the inclu- sion of the 143 acres, the Plan states that the pro- posed growth there does not need that much land, and it would "set the stage" for more houses south of Whitfield Road and east of Simcoe Street, which would be an intru- sion into prime farmland. The Plan does state there is "some merit to minor expansion of the Urban Area in this location." The Plan also addresses development of the Donauschauben Park, a privately owned 136-acre - parcel just north of the hamlet of Cadmus (Ward 4) that was first developed in the mid 1960s. There are now about 33 permanent and 48 season- al (35 cottages, 13 trailers) dwellings in the Park, but those who live there do not have title to their lots, thus are not able to sell them on the open market. The Park council has requested that 125 lots including those with dwellings on them be per- mitted. The Official Plan says a decision on that request must be delayed until hydrogeological and other environmental stud- ies are completed by the Park residents. Durham Region council was scheduled to approve the Plan at its meeting March 10. If that approval is given, as expected, there will be a 20 day appeal period in which any part of the Plan can be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board. Once the appeal period is over, the Plan is officially in force. AL SQUELCH Happy 70" Birthday Love Dean, Kelly, Joel & Brianna. WE GOT YOU! Alexander & Gail Williamson Saturday, June 5th at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Port Perry. Guess Who's 0) March 18, 1999 and at the NURSING HOME! If You See Wish him a on March 18th. and Donald & Catherine Steele are happy to announce the engagement of their children Laurine Anne and Donald Andrew Medd Marriage to take place the Mayor Doug Moffatt next guest speaker at Chamber breakfast Scugog Townships Mayor Doug Moffatt will be the first guest speaker of The Scugog Chamber of Commerce's monthly Business for Breakfast meet- ing series for 1999. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 25 from 7:30 to 850 a.m. at Emiel"s Place Restaurant, 151 Queen Street, Port Perry. Tickets are $10 for chamber members and non-members and includes breakfast. Mayor p Moffatt will be discussing various ini- tiatives and programs of local and regional gov- ernment as they relate to Scugog business community, and will host a question and answer period. According to Chamber President, Les Gower, "The chamber is working to expand its role as a source Les Gower "for disseminating information that is of value to its members. This includes information on government programs and regulations as they relate to busi- - nesses, as well as information on bet- ter business practices. We will contin- ue to do this throughout the year through our breakfast meetings as well as by communicating with mem- b e r s through our newsletter, website and the chamber office as an information and resource centre. With the millen- nium com- ing up we are even considering a larger con- ference type event, per- haps inde- pendently, or in conjunction with other chambers, business organizations and economic development offices within Durham Region." "We are very pleased that Mayor Moffatt has made himself available to be our first speaker for 1999. The chamber and township have always had a good relationship and we look forward to enhancing that relationship through regular communication and working together when possible." The chamber breakfast meetings for 1999 will be held on the last Thursday of the month, February through June and September through November. Reservations are required, so please call 985-4971 to reserve your place today. Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends and associates, and get to know your fellow business people in Scugog Township and Durham Region. Mayor Doug Moffatt * He "Back By Popular Demand" art of Country Craft Show March 26th & 27th Fri. 3pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm OSHAWA CIVIC AUDITORIUM 99 Thornton Road S., Oshawa Durham Region's Largest & Best Authentic Country Craft Show Featuring Canada's Top Exhibitors Folk Art. Woodworking, Mennonite Quilts, Jewellery, Clothing, Candles, Bears,Dolls, Stained Class, Florals, Reproduction Furniture & so much more! Door prizes and United Way Quilt Draw AGS on - $5.00 Seniors -- $4.00 Children under 10 FREE PARKING TIME STANDS STILL Productions (905) 434-5531