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9| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,A pril 19,2018 theifp.ca If council approves, downtown Acton could be getting a new set of town- houses. The Town of Halton Hills held a public meeting to hear public input on a townhouse development put forth by D and M Devel- opers Inc., who are seeking a zoning bylaw amendment in order to build 11 three- storey townhouses at 12 Church Street E. in Acton. The company requires approval from the town in order to build a residential project in an area zoned for commercial use in Acton's downtown. "We are within the height bylaw," said Rob Russell, who spoke on be- half of the developer at the public meeting, adding that the houses are three storeys in order to deal with potential flooding is- sues. "We are proposing not to have any base- ments." Before the public meet- ing, the town received com- ments from the public re- garding concerns about whether the development aligns with the feel of the area, as well as how the use of a private lane way will affect surrounding neigh- bours. The owners of Kambros Auto Centre at 17 Agnes, who are next to the pro- posed site, shared con- cerns about future neigh- bours complaining about the noise at their opera- tion, as well as pedestrian use and safety of the use of the laneway between the two properties. Days before the meet- ing, D and M Developers Inc. changed their plans from a 12-house develop- ment to 11 in order to allow more space and setbacks around the easement. Mathew Galliford, an Acton resident voiced con- cerns about adequate park- ing for the development, as well as height. "Church Street has a lot of parking issues," he said, noting that driving up the street is particularly crowded on Sundays. He worries that the two parking spots per home, with the five visitor park- ing spots for the building would not suffice, and lead to further crowding on the street. While he stated that the housing is desperately needed, and he is "not in objection at all to the devel- opment," staff should con- sider how these townhous- es square with the heritage feel of the town. Russell responded to the concerns, noting that he understands completely the issues of parking in Ac- ton's downtown. With the site being close to the GO train station, Russell says that he hopes some of the homebuyers will commute via train and be less reliant on cars. As for the height of the homes, he says building up is the solution to fitting the development on the prop- erty. "The site is so irregular- ly shaped," he said, ex- plaining that to properly configure the homes, and deal with the possibility of flooding due to the loca- tion, the developers had to make it three storeys. "All livable space really has to be two floors," he said, noting that the first floor is for a garage and laundry room. "The best solution is to go a little bit higher with a smaller footprint." Council made no deci- sion on the project, as they are waiting for staff to bring forth a report with a recommendation at a later date. The deadline for com- menting on the develop- ment is May 11. NEWS A difficult easement ALEXANDRA HECK aheck@metroland.com l GET CONNECTED Visit theifp.ca/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Employment Opportunity haltonhills.ca ActiVan Specialized Transit Operator Contract - Up to 18 Months • Multiple Positions Available POSTING No. 201820 Come join our team! We are looking for candidates that share our corporate values of Honesty, Excellence, Team, Fun, Creativity and Respect. These values are second nature for the successful candidates and are demonstrated in their work and interactions with colleagues and the community. Under the supervision of the ActiVan Coordinator, this position is responsible for the safe and on-time transportation, assistance and comfort of passengers to various destinations. This position also ensures adequate fuel is available, fluids are topped-up in the vehicle for the day's schedule, the exterior and interior of the vehicle is clean and free of safety hazards. The Operator promotes a pleasant, customer focused and professional atmosphere. For a detailed description of the job responsibilities, minimum qualifications, hours of work, total compensation, and application procedures, please visit our website at www.haltonhills.ca/jobs 57 221 Miller Dr., Georgetown 905-873-6776 www.GenesisHealthTeam.com WALK-IN & FAMILY CLINICFAMILY CLINIC Walk-in and Appointment Call for details James Howell Clara NunesASK US HOW! Call 905-877-6242 • www.culligan.com 5 Mountainview Rd N, Georgetown ASK ABOUT OUR LOW MONTHLY RENTAL SPECIALS ON WATER SOFTENERS AND WHOLE HOME WATER SOLUTIONS ASK ABOUT OUR SALT DELIVERY PROGRAM EXCLUSIVE OFFER *on a fixed monthly term theifp.ca/events Looking for things to do in Georgetown and area? Check out our Georgetown event listings calendar to find a fun event for your family and friends today.