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Wednesday May 16, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A7 COMMENT Unique stories come to life in a special bus Do two things this summer with your kids: pick up a book by author Lemony Snicket and visit artist Kim Adams' mas sive Bruegel-Bosch Bus, cosily ensconced in Centennial Square, the gallery just off the main downtown Oakville library. Lemony Snicket is the pseudonym of one Daniel Handler, a New York writer reportedly more surprised than anyone when his hilarious Series of Unfortunate Events books took off a couple of years ago. Despite his dire warnings to readers that they shouldn't read his books if they like cosy endings, kids continue to rever ently flip the pages of his stories about DIANE HART the unfortunate Baudelaire orphans and their constant escape from the mean-spir ited clutches of Count Olaf. I have to admit that when I heard via my kids about the guy, I was sceptical. Another charlatan; another transpar ent ruse to get me to buy something, right? Wrong. I confess I didn't think the first book deserved the hoopla; although, almost right from the beginning, the very bad beginning of course, it announced itself as a very different book. After that, though, his stories got good....very good. And it is his books, a Series of Unforgettable Beginnings with the inim itable Count Olaf, and the Baudelaire orphans that I couldn't get out of my mind as I sat gazing at the magnificent Bruegel-Bosch Bus by artist Kim Adams. Lament for lost open land in north Oakville Re: Oakville Town Homes Ruining Glen Abbey It all started last year when they start ed to build the town homes on Dorval drive just before the Glen Abbey golf course. I noticed them tearing down the beautiful forest overlooking 16-mile creek. I learned shortly after they were sticking a bunch of town homes there. This really upset me because they were chopping down trees and beautiful land. There used to be a path there that you could walk along and see the creek ' down below. Taking away this scenery seemed completely unnecessary to me. The houses look absolutely ridicu lous and are crammed together so close ly that there is barely any street or place to park. The street is so small it doesn't even have it's own name. It is off Dorval, but is still considered Dorval. The houses have no backyards. The insides are nice, but the outside just doesn't look right. That is what trig gered it. I understand Westoak trails once was trees and field, but there was enough room for some houses. Once they started building in that area, they haven't stopped. There we once had nice countryside, one of the few parts in Oakville, we now have houses. They keep on being built farther and farther down, close to Dundas road. Soon there will be no land to look at, no forest, no grass (other than peoples lawns), only houses. And they all look the same. It is like a maze, deja-vu, over and over. I understand Oakville is a growing place. What was once considered a town, is quickly becoming a city. Oakville's population is expanding rapidly and the fact that new houses are being built every second will not help control overpopulation. Sadly it has gotten to the point where every little land space that we have left, even an open area between roads, and small buildings or houses, they some how find a way to fit houses there. It's not just town homes, it's any home. Like along ·Upper middle closer to Bronte road on the corner of Reeves Gate, there is a small bit of land. Just recently a sign for new town homes has been put there. I couldn't believe it. The area is so small, why can't they just leave it alone? And on Third line, right by the Rec. center, another new sign about Town homes. To be realistic, I think you could com fortable fit two houses there. It just seems that every space we have without a house is illegal. Empty spaces must have a house. Have we no landscape anymore? Is it wrong to have trees? They say we should be saving trees, well yes, saving trees would be nice. It is driving me mad. My street has Letters to th e Editor lots of backyards; maybe they should put town homes in our backyards. You walk out your back door and your stand ing on someone's front porch. I am not exaggerating. That is really how it is on Dorval drive, by the golf course. I have a friend who lives there. He agrees with me about the space, but there's nothing he can do. I don't know if this problem can be solved, but I thought I would at least make people aware of what is hap pening. Once there are just too many people living here it is too late. But now there is still time to slow down the building process. I'm sure there are solutions for areas that honestly cannot fit the houses. If you just recently moved here, you may not realize how much it is ruining the Glen Abbey area. Maybe protest could be started. Many people think the land is going to waste by just sitting there looking pret ty, but I think it is nice to have some landscape to admire. Karin Fox Lemony Snicket is the kind of author that both adults and kids take to: his wit, his exuberant use of vocabulary (he'll stop and digress a moment about a cer tain word, weaving an outlandish tale before getting back to the real story at hand). It's hilarious, touching, sad, intriguing. And just like Snicket (a.k.a. Handler), Kim Adams recreates a childhood world full of superheroes and tiny villages, all within and spilling out of a Volkswagen van. You can spend hours just gazing at the van, cut to hold hundreds of territo ries: John Lennon teaching "peace" to a group of superheroes, a strike of industri al workers, old industrial sites, figures upon figures from model kits, toys, and HO scale figures in a fascinating tableau that he does with such verve and intelli gence. Plus, it's a lot of fun. Like anything Adams makes, you can lose yourself in the details. And that's what makes it work so well. Sitting smack dab in the middle of an echoing Centennial Gallery, its doors rebuilt to accommodate it. the massive, monstrous, utterly delightful piece promises to captivate viewers of all ages. Kids will love the sheer size of the piece and then delight in the odd assortment of toys, models and structures; adults will find themselves, as I was, clearly intrigued: is this a pessimistic work by Adams, in only its 4th year of a proposed 10 year project? Is it, perhaps, detailing the absurdity of life or the results of human folly ? Or is it simply a nonsensi cal world of dreams where nothing - and everything - makes sense? Like Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch, much of it is a puzzle. But it's no less fas cinating just to see it, standing so res olutely in the middle of an otherwise empty gallery. The afternoon I happened across it, there were untold expressions of delight from kids and adults alike. All were impressed with the detail and the time spent in making such a huge work; all were equally puzzled as to its irra tional imagery; its odd juxtaposition of the here and now with odd portents of the future. And yet, just like a Lemony Snicket story, a fable with no happy ending, Adams' Bruegel-Bosch Bus is oddly compelling. You can't help but be drawn into the gallery; you can't help but walk around the work, slowly taking in all the amazing details; the tiny vignettes. The only difference is with Lemony Snicket I can laugh out loud; with Kim Adams I am less inclined to laugh. So what. The work is great. See it. _I_U Bruegel-Bosch Bus runs at Centennial Square until August 12. G> TAKE NOTICE THAT: O A K V IL L E NOTICE OF SURPLUS AND SALE BLOCK `163'. PLAN M-483 BEING PARTS 3 AND 4, PLAN 20R-14063 ( 9 0 5 ) 845-6601 T h e P ublic B oat L au n ch R am p a t B ro n te Beach P a rk will be closed fro m M ay 22. 2001 - Ju ly 4. 2001. T h is clo su re is re la te d to ro ad w ay an d p a rk in g lot reco n stru ctio n a t th e p ark . P u b lic b o a t lau n ch ra m p s a t B usby P a r k a n d S h ip y ard P a r k are av ailab le to th e public. W e apologize fo r any inconvenience. C h risto p h e r M a rk A ssistan t D ire c to r-O p e ra tio n s P A R K S AN D R E C R E A T IO N D E PA R T M E N T 2. 3. The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Oakville at its meeting of. May 7, 2001, declared certain lands surplus. These lands are described as follows: Block `163', Plan M-483, being Parts 3 and 4, Plan 20R-14063, Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton. This nodce is in compliance with the Town's By-law 1995-71. A copy of a plan showing the lands to be sold is available for inspection at the office of the Manager, Realty Services at the address shown below, by appoint ment by calling 845-6601, extension 3022 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE NOTICE Maynard Millman, AACI, P.App., Manager, Realty Services, Legal Department The Corporation of the Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all property owners, in accordance with the Weed Control Act. R.S.O.. Chapter W.5, that all noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality must be destroyed by Friday, June 8. 2001. and throughout the season. The Town of Oakville may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed and charge the costs against the land in taxes as set out in the Act. * Please note that Dandelion and Goldenrod are not classified as noxious weeds. Your co-operation in destroying noxious weeds, in particular, Poison-ivy and Ragweed, is requested. For further information, please contact Leo Ostner or Rebecca Waldeck, Municipal Weed Inspectors at (905) 845-6601. Acting Town Clerk TOWN OF OAKVILLE C o u n c i l & S t a n d in g C o m m it t e e Tuesday, May 22, 2001 C o uncil M e e tin g C o u n cil C h a m b e rs 7 :3 0 p .m . M e e t in g s Tuesday, May 29, 2001 Com m unity Services Com m ittee 7:30 p.m . - O akville Room Adm inistrative Services Com m . 7:30 p.m . - Bronte Room "W ednesday, May 30,2001** P la n n in g & D e v elo p m en t Counci C ouncil C h a m b e rs 7 :3 0 p .m . Monday, June 4,2001 Council M ee tin g Council C h a m b e rs 7 :3 0 p .m . * *N O TE : T C M o u n c il onday he P l a n n in g & D evelopment for to NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING APPLICANT - Bronte Community Developments Corp. (Zoning, Official Plan Amendment and Subdivision) File: 24T-00009/0. Z.1430.11 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Amendment, as submitted by the above-noted applicant A public meeting hosted by Town Council will be held at which time the Staff Report and recommendation will be considered. This meeting will take place on June 11, 2001 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed applications, describ ing the land to which the proposed applications apply, and a key map showing the location of the land to which the proposed applications apply can be found below. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the approval authority, in respect of the proposed zoning amendment. Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral or written submissions at the public meeting before the proposed Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision is approved or the Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to Edward Salisbury, Director of Planning Services at the address below. Any other written submissions and or questions may be directed to the Town's Planning Services Department. Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310. 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 1 D UN D A S S T R E E T W EST 845-6601, Ext. 3039, email address: dnelson@town.oakville.on.ca. J y -- S U B J E C T A copy of the Staff Report i U f L A N D $ pertaining to this matter will i be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of June 4. 2001, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. * W EST Location -- The subject lands are located approximately mid way between Dundas Street West and Upper Middle Road West on the east side of Bronte Road. The lands are known as Part Lots 29 and 30, Concession 1 SDS. Official Plan -- Figure Q, Land Use. West Oak Trails Community, designates the subject lands as Residential Low Density. Separate Elementary School and lineal open space. Zoning -- The land is currenfly zoned A, Agricultural. Proposal -- The proposal involves an Official Plan Amendment. Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision. The Official Plan Amendment proposes to re designate the portion of the lands adjacent to the Mattamy subdivision from Residen tial Low Density to Residential Medium Density. The Separate Elementary School site would be re-designated as Residential Low density. The Official Plan Amend ment would also designate a portion of the applicant's lands outside the draft plan of subdivision as a Separate Elementary School. The Zoning Amendment would rezone the lands from A, Agricultural to an apporiate residential zone to permit the develop ment of the lands for residential uses. The proposed plan of subdivision would consist of 116 detached dwelling units on lots having minimum frontages of 9m and 30 street townhouses on lots with minimum frontages of 7m. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting on June 11, 2001. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 16a day of May, 2001. M e e t in g S cheduled , M a y 28, 2001 h a s b e e n m o v e d W e d n e s d a y , M a y 30, 2001 LL & C o m m it t e e C o u n c il T ouchtone P hone L in e 815-5959 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OUR "BUSINESS" IS SERVICES... · BAPTISMS · CHURCH SCHOOL · WORSHIP · NURSERY · GRIEF COUNSEL · HOME VISITS · FUNERALS · CONFIRMATIONS · WEDDINGS · HOSPITAL VISITS · YOUTH PROGRAMS · FELLOWSHIP AND MORE. WE ARE ST. JOHN'S UNITED. SUNDAYWORSHIP 10:30 a.m. APPLICANT - Diman Properties Inc. File: Z.1618.23 Please be advised that a public information meeting will be held to discuss a pro posed Official Plan amendment. Zoning By-law amendment and Condominium application, as submitted by the above-noted applicant. This meeting will be an information meeting hosted by the Planning Services Department at which time details of the application will be presented and public concerns noted. This meeting will take place on May 31, 2001 commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the Oakville Room. | Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. An explana tion of the purpose and effect of the proposed applications, describing the land to which the proposed applications ROAD WEST apply, and a key map showing the location of the land to which the proposed applications apply can be found below. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the approval authority, in respect of the proposed Official Plan amendment. Zoning amendment and Condo minium application does not make oral submission at the public meeting, if one is I held, or make written submission to Edward Salisbury, Director o f Planning I Services Department, Town o f Oakville at the above noted address, before the 1proposed Official Plan amendment, Zoning amendment and Condominium applicaI tion are approved or refused, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. I Any other written submissions and or questions may be directed to Bob Zsadanyi at I the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 I Trafalgar Road. Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601. Ext. 3041. email address: r / 1bzsadanvi@town.oakville.on.ca. 169 YEARS IN THE HEART OF OAKVILLE AT RANDALL A N D DUNN STREETS j Location - The subject property is located on the west side of Morden Road 120 j metres north of Lakeshore Road. The land is legally described as Part of Lot 19, [Concession 3, S.D.S and is municipally known as 128 Morden Road. I Official Plan - Figure H2, Land Use, Old Oakville West of the Creek, designates the I subject land as Residential Low Density (6 to 17 units per site hectare). JZsBUlg - The site is zoned "R02", Low Density Residential, j Proposal - Ten single detached residential units are proposed. These units will Ifront on a 6.5 metre wide private internal road which will run along the southerly lot lline of the property. The dwellings consist primarily of bungalow and one and oneIhalf storey units. |D ated at the Town of Oakville this 16th day of May, 2001. John Ghent. Manager. Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department " 1 John Ghent, Manager,Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department (905)845-0551 PRAY JOIN US, WONT YOU? 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD » OAKVILLE. ONTARIO » L6I 5A6