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Pa ge 1 8 T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 1 2, 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - w w w .th ei fp .c a haltonhills.ca Notice of Public Open House Notice of Public oPeN House Premier Gateway Phase 1b employment Area: secondary Plan study Date: thursday, November 26, 2015 time: 7:00 pm location: Hornby Glen Golf club, 8286 Hornby Road, Halton Hills You are invited to attend the first of a series of public consultation sessions with respect to the ongoing planning of the Premier Gateway Phase 1B Employment Area. study Purpose The Premier Gateway Employment Area is currently the Town of Halton Hills' major employment area. It is located between Steeles Avenue and Highway 401. The Town, in conformity with the Halton Region Official Plan, had proposed through Town Official Plan Amendment 10 (OPA 10) to designate an additional 340 gross hectares (840 acres) of land for employment on the north side of Steeles Avenue. However, the Region and the Town have now had to reconsider the location of the proposed expansion of the Employment Area as a result of the introduction of corridor protection for the GTA West Transportation Corridor. The Premier Gateway Phase 1B Employment Area: Secondary Plan Study will develop appropriate land use designations and policies for the Phase 1B Employment Area and identify the location of up to 75 hectares of land to be designated for employment and added to the Premier Gateway Employment Area. A Subwatershed Study will also be undertaken as part of the project to develop a strategy for environmental protection. study Area The Study Area is illustrated on the map below, including the Phase 1B Area and the lands which are to be considered for the location of up to 75 hectares of additional employment land. open House format The Open House will provide an introduction to the study process, an overview of existing available background information about the Study Area, and will present options for selecting the location of up to 75 hectares of additional land for employment purposes. • 7:00 - 7:15 pm Display Board Review • 7:15 - 7:30 pm Top Priorities Exercise • 7:30 - 8:00 pm Presentation (followed by Question and Answer Period/Display Board Review) Prior to or after the open House To be added to the study contact list, or to submit any comments and questions, please contact Mr. Curtis Marshall at the address below. Mr. curtis Marshall, MciP, RPP Sr. Planner - Policy Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Georgetown, ON L7G 5G2 Email:CurtisM@haltonhills.ca Tel: 905-873-2601 ext. 2253 Fax: 905-877-3524 YouR iNVolVeMeNt is iMPoRtANt Visit the Study Webpage http://www.haltonhills.ca/initiatives/Phase1B.php to access information about the Study and provide your input. The Study is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Transportation and water and wastewater servicing master plans and a scoped Subwatershed Study, which are components of the Secondary Plan are being carried out in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act. Note: Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. 127 Is on at year end countdown see thecenter spreadof todayspaper. Get into the spirit of the season, and take a look inside six beautiful homes, all tastefully decorated for Christmas. The United Way of Halton Hills' Annual Holiday House Tour will take place on Satur- day, Nov. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your ticket allows you to view six fabulous homes in Halton Hills, all decked out for Christmas. This year's homes are located in Georgetown and rural Acton. All six homes are stunning and each one is unique. With Christmas approaching, the homeowners invite you to visit their houses and leave with some great decorating ideas! As well as touring the homes, your ticket also entitles you to enjoy a light lunch (be- tween 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) at St. Andrew's United Church in Georgetown, where there will be some vendor tables for guests to pur- chase some early Christmas gifts! Tickets are now on sale for this popular event and can be purchased for a cost of $30 per person. All proceeds from the tour go towards the United Way of Halton Hills' 2015 Campaign Goal of $375,000. United Way of Halton Hills currently funds 21 local agencies, which offer programs and services to people of all ages. Agencies include: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Halton, Distress Cen- tre North Halton, Food For Life, Food4Kids, Literacy North Halton, Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children, St. John Ambulance and more. Tickets for the tour are available at the fol- lowing places: • In Georgetown: Emerald Isle, Bergsma's Paint & Decor, Vanderburgh Flowers & Gifts, Silvercreek Espresso Bar, A Home Inspired, Dini & Co, Timeless Treasures, Schillaci Café & Espresso Bar. • In Acton: Blooms Away. • You can also contact the United Way of Halton Hills office (905-877-3066) for tickets or information about the event. Holiday House Tour set for Nov. 21 COMMUNITY