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"A Family Tradition for 133 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 21, 1999 - 3 Plaza won't affect business downtown: planner By John B. McClelland Port Perry Star New commercial devel- opment on the wést side of the Simcoe St. near Major St.will have no negative impact on down- town Port Perry, a public time. He said there is enough for the next 20 years and noted that once the building is up, council has no control over what kind of business moves in, since the zoning sought (C4 special) allows a wide variety of uses from a furniture sales outlet to a day nursery. The other part of the Tripp development pro- posal calls for 11 single detached homes fronting on Major Street. When development plans for this property were first presented to council over a year ago, they included a two- storey 60-unit condo building aimed at retired seniors. But that plan has been scrapped, said Mr. Friedman, and replaced with 11 SF homes. Residents who live in the immediate area expressed serious con- cerns about the condo project when it was first presented to council. There were no public comments at Monday's meeting and the rezoning application will be decid- ed by council in the near future. ! meeting last Monday | evening was told. Howard Friedman, a | planner representing a "BE "BE OBE BE | "BE BR developer William Tripp, oy 1 said Port Perry's down- town core will not be adversely affected ¥ because the proposed commercial plaza will include service business- es such as a financial institution, convenience store; and a hairdressing, shop. A market impact study prepared for the develop- er says that much of downtown Port Perry core now caters to the tourist trade. This kind of retail will not be part of the proposed commercial plaza, which will be locat- ed opposite Philp Pontiac, said Mr. Friedman. It will consist of about 10 units --21,000 square feet in total -- in the first phase, according to plans submitted with the rezon- ing application. Phase two of the commercial component is a free- standing building of about 10,000 square feet just to the north of phase one, but still south of Major St. But Ward 2 Councillor Ken Carruthers ques- tioned whether the com- munity needs more com- mercial space at this College calls alumni back All Durham College alumni, including 1999 graduates are invited to attend the Durham College Alumni Association's annual general meeting on Sept. 23. The AGM gets under way at 7:30 p.m. in the community room (Al44) in the Gordon Willey building of the Oshawa campus. There will be a cam- pus tour, plus a*review of activities over the past year as well as planning for the upcoming year. Graduates planning to attend the meeting are asked to call Lori Connor at (905). 721- 3035. The association is also looking for three new directors to serve a two-year term. Grads who are enthusiastic and interested in serv- ing fellow alumni and the college are asked to call Ms Connor. Directors take part in a range of activities, including event plan- ning and committee work. ) TOMMY MHILFIGER Hamnabags HAVE YOU GOT YOUR BROCK'S GOLD CARD YET? [ BR@®CK'S GOLD CARD 123 456 7890 BR@®CK'S for Kids everyday on great brand names with A PCD TO your Brock's Gold Card! For Men & Women ) BR@CK'S Pi@c Ks 168 Queen St., Port Perry 985-2 Quality and Style Since 18 i La | 34 2(KS oN foo 178 Queen St., Port Perry 985-8334 Service, 174 Queen St., Port Perry 985-8797 ; i | | |