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Drive-through not an easy option By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF 5 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, October 15, 2009 Are You Happy With Your Smile? Before After 10 porcelain veneers and Zoom!® whitening Town Council has opted to go back to the drawing board in its efforts to determine exactly to what extent drive-through facilities should be permitted in Oakville. The Town had been considering a bylaw, which would have prohibited drive-throughs from locating within the commercial/residential areas of Downtown Oakville, Bronte and Kerr Villages, the Midtown Core, Palermo Village and the Uptown Core. This course of action was abandoned at a Sept. 28 council meeting when several stakeholders stated they had not had a real opportunity to consult on the issue. "Residents in our particular vicinity, near Hopedale Mall, have a very strong concern about this issue, but they're not the only ones. In fact, this is an issue that we understand and, we can assure you, will begin to gain traction as people realize that not just Hopedale Mall, but a number of other neighbourhoods could also be affected," said Gordon Jermane, area resident. "I understand the possibility here is for an interim control bylaw (temporarily prohibiting drive-through facilities) to be extended. I think that's a good idea simply because there is a need for proper consultation and, with greatest respect, I don't think we've had that opportunity." While Jermane may not have had the opportunity to weigh in on the Town's plan concerning where drive-throughs should be located, what fencing they should have or how many stacking spaces they should be allowed, he did take the opportunity to state his point of view before council. "Nobody wants to have a drive-through in their neighbourhood. Nobody wants to have one beside their home," said Jermane. "Nobody goes into a garage that has had a car running. You know it's dangerous. You know it isn't good. Nobody wants to be sucking the fumes from a tailpipe because you know it's bad for you. Nobody wants the noise and nobody wants the other things that drive-throughs attract." Jermane went on to say that drive-throughs should only be permitted by the highway where they will not have an impact on those around them. Tim Hortons Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Nick Javor disagreed, noting further prohibition of drive-throughs is not necessary. "A few years ago our customers, among others, began to ask our franchises about drivethroughs and emissions. When we started to look for answers to their questions we found no credible scientific research," said Javor. "We know that over 50 per cent of our customers use drive-throughs because they provide value for very busy people on the go, to seniors, to people that are mobility challenged, parents with small children in car seats and those who use drive-throughs at night in unfamiliar neighbourhoods." Javor also pointed out that an independent firm with a reputation for scientific excellence was hired to look into the pollution issue and found that the emissions from a drive-through are no worse than those found at a large commercial parking lot. Oakville Chamber of Commerce Director Mark Brown also advised the Town to proceed cautiously and not ban drive-throughs without all the facts. "Our members have concerns about the quality and the quantity of consultation involved in the preparation of this report. They have concerns that the report recommends a defacto ban on drive-throughs in Oakville despite the tremendous support for drive-throughs that the Town discovered in its survey," said Brown. "A ban on the business activities of our members is an action that we believe that requires considerable dialogue, thought and consultation. If there are issues surrounding this type of activity we should attempt to get them on the table, find ways on a consultative way to deal with them as opposed to putting preemptive regulations in place that could effectively ban an activity." Town staff noted an open house was held regarding this issue, which was attended by members of the drive-through industry. Despite this the Town has agreed to provide additional opportunities for consultation and has extended the interim control bylaw, which temporarily bans drive-throughs in the meantime. Before After Full-mouth rehabilitation Dr. Phelan knows that the first step in creating a great smile and any new patient relationship is clear communication. With this in mind Dr. Phelan will spend time with you in our consultation area discussing any concerns you may have about your smile and dental health, as well as your goals for the future. Dr. Phelan feels it is best to get to know the person before he gets to know your teeth. Creating a beautiful and lasting smile requires time, skill and effort. No two people are alike and no two smiles are alike. Our goal is to create a smile that is unique and individual for you, that will look great now and for many years to come. We would like to create a smile that expresses your own unique personality and is well suited to your individual facial form. Before After 10 porcelain veneers and 2 implant crowns Actual Patient Treatments by Dr. Stephen Phelan If you would like to schedule a FREE cosmetic consultation appointment with Dr. Stephen Phelan, please call our office at (905) 827-1619 Dental Surgeon. Laser, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 1500 Heritage Way, Oakville, ON L6M 3H4 call 905.827.1619 to arrange an appointment Creating sensational smiles in Oakville for 15 years. Bank Financial Group Presents CRITTERS GONE COUNTRY FAIR & WALK-A-THON Raise pledges and walk for the animals through olde Oakville Happy Cat & Spot's Kid Zone with Inflatables & games The 4th Annual Oakville & District Humane Society Meet Bryan Baeumler of "Disaster DIY" and Lea Cater of Country 95.3 Radio Entertainment by world champion disc dogs, amazing poodle tricks, fun pet show and more! Pet Products & Vendor Marketplace, Fabulous Food and much, much more! Girl mugged for her iPod A 15-year-old girl was mugged -- struck in the face, knocked down and knocked out -- for her iPod on Tuesday shortly before noon in the east end. The girl was approached from behind walking along a pathway that leads from All Saints Crescent to the intersection of Ford Drive and Lakeshore Road East around 11:40 a.m. When the girl was struck in the face, she fell to the ground unconscious. Halton police said the suspect fled the area with the victim's iPod and was last seen running west on Lakeshore Road. The suspect is described as a white male about 20 years old, 5-foot-11 with curly brown hair. He was wearing a grey zip-up hooded-style sweatshirt and black soccer shorts. The girl was taken to Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) where she was treated for injuries including facial bruising and scratches. There have been no recent similar incidents, but police are reminding pedestrians to ensure they remain vigilant and familiar with their surroundings. Anyone with information about his crime is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2204 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Sunday, October 18th Oakville & District Humane Society 445 Cornwall Rd., Oakville 5 km Homeward Hound Walk 9:30 am · .5 km Daisy's Stroll 10:00 am Walk Registration begins at 8:30 am · Country Fair opens at 11:00 am - 3 pm All proceeds to benefit the homeless, abused and neglected animals of our community. Pledge Forms & more info at www.oakvillehumane.ca Oakville & District Humane Society 445 Cornwall Road, Oakville ON 905-845-1551