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The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e sd a y F e b ru a ry 6, 2002 - A 7 CN Rail still to file application to build intermodal facility Environmental assessment currently being conducted on proposed site By Richard Vivian SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER One year after CN Rail announced its intentions to build a 100-acre intermodal facility in south Milton, an application to the governing agency has yet to be filed. CN is currently undertaking an environmental assessment on the proposed facility land -- bordered by Tremaine Road. First Line, Britannia Road and Lower Base Line -- something that is required before an application can be filed with the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA). "The environmental assessment has not yet been finalized," said CN spokesperson Ian Thomson. "We're not rushing any thing right now, but we'll see what happens in the spring." While CN remains in a "holding pattern." the Residents Affected by Intermodal Lines "The environmental (RAIL) -- a group of local citi assessment has not yet zens opposing the facility -- are trying to keep the issue fresh in been finalized. We're people's minds. not rushing anything "This is going to have a right now, but we'll see tremendous impact on everyone in Halton. not just us (surround what happens in the ing land owners)." said RAIL spring." member Rita Post. "We want the · lan Thomson whole community to be CN spokesperson informed of what's going on." The CN intermodal facility would act as a transfer station for loading and unloading con tainers from trucks to railcars. RAIL's concerns centre around the effect of increased truck traffic (expected to be 500 to 1,000 trucks a day), impacts on the environment/wildlife and health issues related to exhaust fumes from both trucks and trains. In its attempt to rally support, RAIL has hosted nine infor mation booths at Milton Mall -- as well as one during a par ents' night at a Milton school -- distributed newsletters about the development and designed a Web site (www.miltonrail.com). The group has also approached both Halton regional council and Milton town council for support on four and six occasions respectively. But because no application has been fnade, legal advice to both councils has recommended against publicly support ing or opposing CN's proposal. To do so would harm the integrity of any position they may assume following a review of technical information con tained within the application. C o u n c il & S t a n d in g C o m m it t e e M e e t in g s "We continue down here at the Region and the Town to prepare... in anticipation Monday, February 11,2002 of an application being made." said Mark Hiesday, February 12,2002 Meneray, Halton's director of legal serv Community Services Committee Planning & Development Council ices, adding a team of consultants is 7:30 p.m. - Oakville Room Council Chambers reviewing the information in CN 's origi Administrative Services Comm. nal proposal -- delivered publicly Feb. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - T rafalgar Room 19.2001. The Town. Region and CN have each Monday, February 18,2002 Monday, February 25,2002 pledged $100,000 for technical expertise needed to review CN's application. Once Council Meeting Planning & Development Council an application is filed, involved parties Council Chambers Council Chambers have 120 days to review and respond to 7:30 p.m. CN's proposal before a hearing is held at 7:30 p.m. the CTA office in Ottawa. The Town, Region and RAIL have all requested C o u n c il & C o m m it t e e T o u c h t o n e party status in the application review P h o n e L i n e 815-5959 process -- requests, which sit unan swered until the application is filed. "We're doing as much research as we can in preparation of that (application fil ing). Once it has been filed, that's not the NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING time to do it. I'm sure there will be piles Official Plan Amendment & and piles of stuff to go through (in the Zoning Amendment (Temporary Use) application)," said Post. A solicitor will also be needed to repre 2295 Bronte Road sent RAIL during the review hearing -- P art Lot 30, Con 1, SDS something the group estimates will cost its APPLICANT Andercad Ltd. 150-plus members between $30,000 and File Z.1430.13 $50,000. "CN will have their lawyers -- Please be advised that a public information meeting will be held to discuss a proposed we will need ours." added RAIL member Official Plan Amendment and Temporary Use Zoning Amendment as submitted by the Sandra Campbell. above-noted applicant Though no specific activities are This meeting will be an information meeting hosted by the Planning Services Depart planned just yet. RAIL intends to conduct ment at which time details of the application will be presented and public concerns noted. This meeting will take place on February 27,2002, commencing at 8:00 p.m. a series of fundraising initiatives in the in the Planning Services Board Room, Town Hall. 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. next few months to help cover its costs. CHILLING OUT! v Above, H alton W omen's Place repre sentatives Lisa Reis, Julie Hewitt, Melissa Doan and Diane C halm ers joined in the action at the E m m a's Back Porch Polar Bear Swim. The w eather was clear and cold Sunday afternoon for the eighth annual dip into Lake O ntario by the hardy souls. The 40 people who braved the frigid w ater behind E m m a's on Lakeshore R oad in B urlington raised ab o u t $7,500 for H alton W om en's Place. Oakville resident Andy Babiak, left, raised $4,000 of that am ount. The local wom en's shelter has been associ ated with the swim from the begin ning. The m id-w inter plunge has g a r nered about $20,000 for H alton W om en's Place ju st in the last three years. Peter C. McCusker · Oakville Beaver O A K V I L L E (9 0 5 ) 8 4 5 -6 6 0 1 T he T own o r O akville, with a population o r over 150,000 s a high profile , fast-growing community in the G reatbr T oronto A rea. Are you interested in a career as a FIRE FIGHTER? The Oakville Fire Department will be accepting applications for probationary Fire Fighters from qualified individuals interested in pursuing a career in the Fire Service. You must possess a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent secondary school education, a valid class D license with Z endorsement and have completed a basic First Aid/CPR course. In addition, you will successfully pass the York University physical test an aptitude test personal interview assessment and a medical examination, including meeting the prescribed vision requirements. 't Preference will be given to those candidates who have successfully completed a Fire Protection Program as well as those who have previous firefighting training and experi ence. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and qualification summary (may be obtained on-line: www.town.oakville.on.ca or from the Human Resources Department) by 4:30 p.m. on February 11, 2002, to the: Human Resources Depart ment, Tbwn of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, P.O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario, L6J5A6. Fax:(905)338-4425. Personal information for this application is collected under the authority of the Munici pal A ct R .S .0 .1990, Chapter M45 (as amended). We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Tbwn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ' NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND In the m atter of the following applications by The Corporation of the Tbwn of Oakville for approval to expropriate the following lands, being: 1. Lot 3, Plan 522 (PIN# 24821-0068(LT) in the Town of Oakville, in the Regional Municipality of Halton for the purposes of constructing the extension of Dorval Drive south from Rebecca Street to Lakeshore Road. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Lot 3, Plan 522 being PIN# 248210068(LT) 2. Part Lot 17, Concession 3, S.D.S., in the Town of Oakville, in the Regional Municipality of Halton for the purposes of constructing the extension of Dorval Drive south from Rebecca Street to Lakeshore Road. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Part 1 on Reference Plan 20R14501 3. Lot 5, Plan 522 (PIN# 24821-0066(LT), in the Town of Oakville, in the Regional Municipality of Halton for the purposes of constructing the extension of Dorval Drive south from Rebecca Street to Lakeshore Road NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Lot 5. Plan 522 being PIN# 248210066(LT) Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing; (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publications, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the fust publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Corporation of the Tbwn of Oakville 1225 Ttafelgar Road, P. O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 This notice first published on the 6" day of February, 2002. Porter guest speaker at club dinner Publisher, editor and writer Anna Porter is guest speaker at the Canadian Club of Halton Peel's next dinner meet ing on Thursday. Feb. 28. Porter's topic for the evening will be "Everyone Has a Story: It just takes time and effort to put it together. " The event takes place at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd., starting with a cash bar at 6 p.m. fol lowed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $28 for members. $38 for non-mem bers. Call 905-845-2862. Bom in Budapest. Porter is now pub lisher and CEO of Key Porter Books which she established in 1982 with Michael de Pencier. In 1986, she pur chased a controlling interest in Doubleday Canada and in 1987 she bought out Jack M cClelland's 75% interest in Seal Books. Porter has published in excess of 2,000 books, edited more than two hun dred personally and written five books. Her talk will focus on her latest work. The Storyteller, in which she offers a personal snapshot of the history of Hungary as seen through the eyes of her grandfather, Vili Racz. Porter, an Officer of the Order of Canada, lives in Toronto with her hus band and two daughters. Any individuals wishing to attend the meeting and the subsequent meeting, which is yet to be determined, and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal and a key map may be found overleaf. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed Official Plan amendment or zoning amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed Official Plan amendment or zoning amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or pan of the appeal. You may direct any written submissions and/or questions to Leigh Musson at the Tbwn's Planning Services Department, Tbwn of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Row], Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. TW: 845-6601, E x t 3371, email address: · lmusson@town.oakville.on.ca. Location - The subject property is located on the east side of Bronte Road. South of Regional Road 5 (Dundas Street) and is known as 2295 Bronte Road. The land is legally described as Pan of Lot 30, Concession 1 South of Dundas Street OfTU-tal Plan - Figure Q. West Oak Trails Community, designates the subject land as Residential Low Density Zoning - The site is zoned A - Agricultural Proposal Applications involving an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning Amendment have been submitted. The proposed Temporary Use Zoning Amendment would allow the subject property to be used for professional office uses for a period of three years. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at a public meeting in the future. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 6th day of February. 2002 John Ghent Acting-Director, Current Planning Section. Planning Services Department 1225 TRAFALGAR R O A D · O AKVILLE, O N T A R IO · L6J 5A6