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Heritage designation a historic decision: Mayor Continued from page 1 5 · Wednesday, February 6, 2013 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com heritage worth protecting in this area. Consultants for the Town have found that of the 59 properties present, 75 per cent are of cultural value as are 79 per cent of the 81 buildings or structures within the district. "I would have liked to have seen it stretch from Navy to Allan, but this is what the experts tell us and I think they have a point," said Barrett. Oakville Mayor Rob Burton called the decision a historic one. CONSERVING UNIQUE CHARACTER The Town's Senior Manager of Current Planning and Heritage Scott Hannah said the creation of the district is intended to ensure the wise management of physical change and development in order to conserve the unique character of the district and its component buildings and spaces. "This is not about stopping the clock," he said. "This is about having an appropriate plan and guidelines in place to manage the change for the future, which is obviously going to happen." The proposal was not without controversy with many property and business owners expressing concern throughout the process about the impact the creation of the "This is not about stopping the clock. This is about having an appropriate plan and guidelines in place to manage the change for the future, which is obviously going to happen." Scott Hannah, senior manager of current planning and heritage, Town of Oakville MTO Approved concerns of the business community when it comes to heritage matters, council also voted to seek the appointment of a representative from business and commercial property owners to the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee when a vacancy arises. The designation of the district follows numerous public meetings and consultations with stakeholder groups. A study examining whether a heritage district should be created in downtown Oakville was recommended as part of the Town's Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Oakville. OAKVILLE'S DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO HERITAGE SPOT: Oakville's Planning Without Compromise The Best Price for Driver Training in Town · Maximum Insurance Discount · Easy Payment Plan 21 · Patience and Courtesy Is Our Virtue YEARS YEARS · Modern Dual-Controlled Car · Course Fee May Be Tax Deductible EXPERIENCE · Driving Tests Arranged ·Specialist In Teaching Nervous Beginner REGISTER TODAY! Feb. 23-24, Mar. 2-3 March Break Course March 11,12,13,14 and Development Council voted unanimously Monday to approve the creation of the Downtown Oakville Heritage District. heritage district would have on property values, the ability of businesses to expand, and the ability of the downtown to attract new business to the area. None of these concerns were expressed Monday. In hopes of better understanding the All Lessons are Private 905.469.8880 · drivingedge.ca · info@drivingedge.ca 2448 Lakeshore Rd. West · Unit 18, 2nd Floor $ DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE *Promotional price subject to change anytime. 400* + HST 1235 Trafalgar Road Suite 207, Oakville www.oakvillehearing.com n i e r nt e C g n i r a He T S E Winner of B T: 905.849.5894 ars in a Row! e Y 5 -- e l l i v O ak SOUND YOU COULD ONLY DREAM ABOUT Join THE OAKVILLE HEARING CENTRE for a FREE hearing assessment and demonstration of the latest state-of-the-art hearing aid technology. Because you deserve TRUE-TO-LIFE sound! P R IZ E V A L UE $6650! A PAIR OF H WIN ENTER TO EARING AID * S *Contest rules apply, see store for details. Visit us for all of your hearing healthcare needs: direct billing F E B R U A R Y 1 2 TH & 1 3 TH RSVP Today, Space is Limited! 905.849.5894 *Contest rules apply, see store for details. Audiologist Nicole Clark,