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Glen subdivision plan drawing plenty of interest LISA TALLYN Staff Writer If the number of inquiries to this newspaper is any indication, homes in the Sheridan Nurseries subdivision in Glen Williams should be an easy sell. However, it looks like potential homeowners in the development to be located on the south side of Prince St. west of Tenth Line, will have to wait approximately two years before houses are built there, said Bill Stensson, president of Sheridan Nurseries. Several area residents interested in the development contacted The Independent & Free Press following a story that appeared last month on the Ontario Municipal Board approval of the subdivision. Sheridan Nurseries has also heard from approximately 12 interested people so far. The subdivision will consist of 91 lots, with the average density of two lots per acre and a minimum lot size of a quarter of an acre. Lots are to be varied in keeping with the historic patterns of planning of the Glen and the subdivision will The Glen Willfeature environmeniams development is tally-friendly narrowa pilot project in er roads, no sideCanada incorporatwalks, and extensive ing sustainable green space. storm water pracStensson said they tices with the goal of are currently working helping to maintain through the engineercurrent environing process for servicmental conditions in ing the property and the Credit Valley negotiating with the watershed. Town of Halton Hills Ward 2 Councill--Sheridan Nurseries' Bill Stensson and Credit Valley or Joan Robson, Conservation. who was very supStensson said over the next six months portive of the environmentally-friendly inithey will be looking for a partner/builder for tiatives incorporated into the plan developed the development. Several builders have with Credit Valley Conservation, credits expressed interest, he said. Sheridan Nurseries with leading the foray in "We want to ensure it's the right fit for us sustainable development-- growth that and the hamlet," said Stensson. doesn't negatively impact the existing com"They will be higher-end homes," munity and watershed. Stensson said, when asked what the price "Developers may have to sharpen their range of houses would be. pencils considerably in acquiring land if He added he expects they will be more they want to provide the green space, trees expensive than Georgetown South homes. and biofilter areas and still get a decent `We want to ensure it's the right fit for us and the hamlet.' yield," said Robson. "Those home purchasers coming from more urbanized settings are definitely in the market for the green space and the rural feel that Halton Hills offers. I believe that they will be willing to pay a little more to acquire a home in that type of setting. Wide roads and sidewalks are out in rural communities." Robson said Halton Hills would be facing major development over the next four years. "The Province is throwing out some big numbers (on future growth for the region) and Durable Halton (Halton Region's plan to accommodate this growth) is still in its infancy stages," said Robson. She said a precedent has now been set with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). "It would be my hope that the developers will be willing to work with the municipalities before running to the OMB. What they would spend on a board fight might be better spent on new design. It's simply good marketing," said Robson. For more information on the Sheridan development call Erika Eisenbichler at Sheridan Nurseries, 905-873-0522, ext. 232. Norval resident frustrated in bid to have roof fixed Continued from pg. 1 Since then, another leak has started around one of the windows, resulting in the leak extending to the basement, and they had had some damp spots on the carpet where the moisture has made its way along the fireplace, right to the basement floor. "The problem seems to be the flashing," said DeSalvo, "But I can't get anyone to come out to even look at it to see what it needs." In the meantime, the recent heavy rains have made the situation more pressing. "I'm not sure what to do," said DeSalvo, "These people (roofing contractors) are in business to provide a service, yet they can't even take the courtesy to return a call. It's very annoying." (Ted Brown can be reached at tbrown@independentfreepress.com)