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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2000 - 3 Neighbours object to garage By John B. McClelland Weekend Star Strong objections have been registered against an application to rezone a property on Hwy. 7A east of Nestleton for use as a vehi- cle repair shop and for the sale of cars. The objections were expressed at a public meeting into the rezoning held in the council cham- bers Monday (Nov. 6). The property in ques- tion is at 4299 Hwy. 7A, on the north side of the high- way, east of Nestleton and just to the west of the Spring Water Park. Objections were raised by a property owner imme- diately to the north of the 3.5 acre parcel expressed strong concern over potential contamina- tion of a cold water stream that runs through her 50 acres of land. And similar concerns where expressed by a neighbour to the east, who purchased a home last summer and moved in about five weeks ago. He said he is worried about living next door to an auto repair shop and the impact this could have on the value of his home and property, as well as possi- ble contamination of his source of drinking water. Port Perry lawyer Michael Fowler, acting for the applicant and owner of the property in question, told the meeting the parcel is about 3.5 acres in size and contains a 3,200 square foot building that is now legally zoned only for the who Moffatt manufacture of ceramics and pottery. Ceramics and pottery were manufactured on the site about 20 years ago, and the building was also used briefly in the past for auto repairs, and most recently for the manufacture of road signs. Mr. Fowler said his client, who bought the property about [1 years ago, now works as a mechanic in Toronto, but wants to retire to Scugog and open a shop for vehicle repairs. This is not the first appli- cation for such a rezoning to come to Scugog council. Three years ago, the coun- cil turned down an applica- tion amid strong objections from neighbours, including the property owner imme- diately to the east, who has since sold and moved away. Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt said at the meeting that he inspected the prop- erty a short while ago, and _. described it as "still a mess." He wondered why a person seeking a rezoning would not make some effort to make the property Ward 3 councillor Jim McMillen is concemed that some wells on Scugog Island are contaminated with E. coli bacteria, and he wants answers from the Ministry of the Environment. Specifically, he wants the MOE to provide infor- mation about certificates issued which allow the contents of holding tanks and portable toilets to be discharged on farmland. Mr. McMillen raised the issue at the meeting of township council - last Monday. He said several residents of Ward 3 have expressed their-concemns to him during his cam- paigning for re-election. He said that numerous private wells on Scugog Island have shown high levels of E. coli contamina- tion in tests over the last Scugog wants answers for Island water woes few months. Other members of council agreed that this is a serious problem, and voted to have the munici-- pality contact the MOE to determine exactly how many individuals have cer- tificates to dispose raw sewage on rural land in Scugog Township. They also want to know what regulations. must be fol- lowed by those who hold certificates. "I am hearing these concerns as | knock on doors (in the election cam- paign)," said Mr. McMillen. "Later he told The Star that homes in the Pine Point Rd. area are among those affected by the high bacte- ria counts in well water. "I think we need to have some answérs on what is involved here," said Mr. McMillen. PROV CANE more presentable as a "show of good faith." On the mayor's suggestion, Mr. Fowler said this is some- thing he will discuss with his client. The Durham Region Health Unit expressed no objection to the rezoning, provided the building is not enlarged, there is no alteration to plumbing sys- tem that would increase the flow, and that if the existing septic system fails, the owner must replace it. ) W pr BINNIE or Kids xr nrsyrryyyrryywey J 0 ena ERE EEA a aa) Sale Exdr Nov. 13/00 A "scoped" environ- mental assessment study carried out for the Kawartha Conservation Authority in the middle of October resulted in no objections to the applica- tion. Council took no action on the application at the conclusion of last Monday's public hearing. ~ Adecision will be made at a future date, as council does with all applications. rezoning { Uxbridge candidates clash Uxbridge voters will have an opportunity to grill the federal candi- dates when the local Rotary Club holds an all-candidates' meeting Thursday (Nov. 16). After hosting a suc- cessful meeting for can- didates in the upcom- ing municipal election, Uxbridge Rotary Club members opted to hold a similar event for the federal election, says Steve Snodden, a club director. | The meeting will be held in the community centre at the Uxbridge Arena, beginning at 7:30 : p.m. Thursday. Each candidate will - be given the opportuni- ty to make an opening } statement and closing remarks, as well as to answer questions from the audience. The meeting will be moderated by Bob Shepherd. relected | Fo liduy \ Furhions Mens - Womens - Kid 7 SAVE everyday with your Brock's Gold Car See in store for details. 168 - 178 Oucen Street, Port Pern ) '§) O05 V55-25.2 BR@CKS pies BB ari 3 gr i. A Oi FOOL (AANA AAS v