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8- The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 6, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Halton residents still under outdoor watering ban By Melanie Hennessey SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER A mandatory outdoor water ban is still in place for the entire region and is expected to remain in effect until at least early next week. The ban, which started a little over a week ago, was deemed necessary to ensure an adequate supply of water remains in the Region's reservoirs during the dry weather for fire protection and essential household needs. Commissioner of Planning and Public Works Peter Crockett told a Region committee Wednesday that the water supplies in Milton and Halton Hills are stressed, with the most acutely affected area being Georgetown. Both municipalities are serviced by a well-based groundwater system, which is more sensitive to the dry weather. The newer parts of Milton actually get water from Lake Ontario through the Big Pipe. While Burlington Councillor John Taylor attempted Wednesday to get the ban lifted for residents on the lake-based water system in south Halton, his suggestion garnered little support from his planning and public works committee colleagues. Taylor argued the region-wide ban doesn't make sense when Halton is projecting a shortfall this year in water and wastewater revenues that could be up to $10 million. Regional Chair Gary Carr pointed out that a partial ban could create some confusion, since some residents in Milton are also on the lake-based water system. Meanwhile, Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette emphasized that Halton does strive to be conservative with water. "I just wouldn't want to see the message get mixed," he said. Oakville Councillor Allan Elgar shared similar sentiments. "I think it's better to keep everyone mindful that water is a scarce commodity," he said. Burlington Councillor Jack Dennison was the only one to voice support for Taylor's proposition. He said the region-wide ban could have a negative impact from a development point of view if people looking to buy a home or locate a business in Halton are aware of the restriction. Since there was no consensus around the table, no action was taken on the issue. Halton Environmental Services Director Kiyoshi Oka said the dry weather does affect the demand for water all across the region. He said staff is currently evaluating the situation to determine if the restriction can be lifted or reduced next week. "We are seeing a positive impact from the ban," he noted. While the rainfall Wednesday wasn't substantial, Oka said any precipitation helps. As long as the ban is in place, residents are to refrain from watering their lawns and washing their cars and driveways. Flower and vegetable gardens are to be watered by hand and only as needed. Recently-laid sod is exempt from the restrictions. OAKVILLE - Celebrating 150 years! NOTICE OF BY-LAW PASSING Zoning By-law Amendment (Temporary Use) Monday, March 26, 200 7 1463083 Ontario Ltd. 7:30 p.m. - C ouncil C hambers, Town Hall - 1225 Trafal gar Road 340 Burnhamthorpe Road East File No. Z.1312.03 Council will consider the 2007 Operating and Capital Budgets as 2007 Operating and Capital Budget s recommended by the 2007 Budget C ommittee on Monday, March 26 TAKECNOTICEC hambers. Council passed Zoning Amendment By-law 2007in ouncil that Oakville 060, under Sections 34 and 39, of The Planning Act, as amended on June 25, Anyone wishin g to appear as a dele gation must re gister with the 2007. Clerk's Offi ce at 905.338.4235 by 12 noon on Monday, March 26, 2007. Delegations will have a maximum of 10 minutes to address C ouncil. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Road C Trafalgar Road. The land is legally described as Part of Lot 12, Concession 1, and opiesoftheBudgetdiscussiondocumentareavailableontheTown's NDS and is www.oakville.ca andha the Finance Deapproximately 344 metres of website at approximately 9.7 in in size with partment located on frontage on Burnhamthorpe Road. 1225 Trafalgaraddress between 8:30 a.m. the secon d floor at Town Hall, The municipal R oad is 340 Burnhamthorpe Road East. p.m. and 4:30 Written submissions for C ouncil's consideration may be sent, prior to The purpose is to permit the continued use of the existing golf driving range for an the meetin g, to the Town Clerk, Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafal gar Road, additional three (3) years. Oakville, L6J 5A6 or by email to townclerk @oakville.ca . These lands are also subject to the North Oakville Secondary Planning process which will determine the land use designations. A zoning amendment (File No.: 1312.04) and draft plan of subdivision (File No.: 24T-05006) were received in 2005. Any appeal(s) of the zoning by-law amendment should be filed with Vicki Tytaneck, Acting Town Clerk, 1225 Trafalgar Road, P. O. Box 310, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6, setting out the reasons for the appeal together with a certified cheque or money order in the amount of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance for each appeal. A copy of the appeal form is available from the OMB website at www.omb.gov.on.ca. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. A copy of the zoning by-law amendment is available for review at the Town of Oakville, Planning Services, Department, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Inquiries may be directed to R. Thun, Senior Planner, Planning Services Department at 905845-6601, extension 3029 or email at rthun@oakville.ca DATE NOTICE GIVEN: July 6, 2007 LAST DATE FOR APPEAL: July 26, 2007 For more information visit www.oakville.ca or call 905-845-6601