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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 13, 2007 - 7 Few dissenters still remain Continued from page 5 "I think, naturally, we were concerned that our good name would be taken as window dressing," he admits. But he says the Amica process was a good one, unlike several other consultations the BVRA has recently been involved with. In some other cases, Miller says, developers have shown no real interest in hearing what the community has to say. By taking part in the Amica group, he believes residents had an opportunity to shape development on a property bound to be re-developed. "As a residents' group, we're trying to take as realistic an approach to what's coming in Bronte as we can," he says. "We know it's impossible for us to want the status quo ­ it's just not "It will dominate the landscape and forever change the streetscape of Bronte." Retired architect Andy Bruce going to happen." Although it has won support from a number of local groups, some residents have expressed concern that the proposed Amica building is too large for the property and will set a height precedent for future development in the downtown Bronte area. "This is a large-scale development on a relatively small piece of property, going into a residential area," noted retired architect Andy Bruce. "It will dominate the landscape and forever change the streetscape of Bronte." Discussion has also centred on the fact that the building's underground parking garage will encroach into the required 15metre setback from the top of the creekbank. However, Blair Taylor, the lawyer representing Amica, noted that a number of buildings and paved areas currently exist within that setback area and will be removed. The proposal would also convey about 52 per cent of the twoacre site, including the setback area and land below the top of the creekbank, to the Town. As part of a new process recently introduced by the Town, the public meeting was held to discuss issues and gather public opinion, in advance of a decisionmaking meeting scheduled for Dec. 10. THE INCORPORATORS THE TAX THE BUSINESS ADVISORY ADVISORY SMALL BUSINESS WEEK As proud sponsors of Small Business Week in Oakville, we suggest that you take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to promote your business and support your Oakville Chamber of Commerce by taking an active part in these four days of events; October 15 through 19. For more information, please visit the Chamber web site at Pud By Steve Nease snease@haltonsearch.com www.oakvillechamber.com Please Call Us At (905) 469-8777 Or Visit Us At One Of Our Websites COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE INCOME TAXES THAT YOU PAY www.thetaxadvisory.ca COMMITTED TO INCORPORATING YOUR COMPANY THE RIGHT WAY THE FIRST TIME www.theincorporators.ca COMMITTED TO MAKING YOUR BUSINESS A SUCCESS www.thebusinessadvisory.ca Taking Stock October 14th to 20th Taking Action Building Our Business Future Together Customer Appreciation Day Sunday, Oct. 14th, 1:00-5:00pm, all Branches Free refreshments, Prize draws @ all branches An Evening with Kathy Kacer Family Reading Series: Learn from our Past Tuesday, Oct. 16th, 7:00pm Central Branch Auditorium 120 Navy St. ­ FREE, please pick up tickets An Evening with Dianne Rinehart Educate a Girl ­ Change the World Thursday, Oct. 18th, 7:00pm South Atrium, Town Hall Tickets: $10* Refreshments provided *Tickets available at all branches or call 905-815-2014. We're giving away great prizes during Public Library Week! FutureForce Summit 2007 October 30th, 2007 8:00am - 4:00pm Burlington Holiday Inn & Conference Centre Register now at: www.futureforcehalton.ca Keynote Speaker: Don Tapscott, Wikinomics `How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything' Globe and Mail, New York Times Best Selling Author Join Us Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada Halton Industry Education Council 905-634-2575 Ext. 19 | info@futureforcehalton.ca | www.futureforcehalton.ca