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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, January 15, 2010 · 10 Council defers decision on Navy Street condo plan By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Town council has deferred a decision on whether to allow the building of a 13-unit condominium on the southwest corner of the Robinson/Navy Street intersection in an effort to give the developer and area residents a chance to reach common ground on the structure's design. Situated within a stone's throw of the Granary (built 1855), First Mayor of Oakville George Chisholm's house (built 1848) and the Murray House Hotel (built 1857), the condominium's proposed location has upset many area residents, who feel the building will offend the area's historical nature. "I am wondering how many of the councillors have visited the Robinson Street site and can imagine this box, 30-60 feet high, going straight up and not settling into the contours of the hill," Marcia Todd, president of the Granary Board told council Monday night. "This area is a prime reason why visitors come to Oakville and this architect is ignoring all of that. The heritage area is wonderful, but vulnerable. It is a part of Oakville that we do not want to lose. Please do not damage it with this building." The developer, 445312 Ontario Limited, has altered the original design of the building presented to council in 2008. The new design features a 1.2 metre OVER $1 MILLION IN CASH PRIZES EVERY MONTH height reduction along the Water Street frontage with an overall proposed height sitting at three-storeys for the Navy Street frontage and five-storeys for the Water Street frontage. The terracing along Water Street and the overall exterior design of the building has also been changed in an effort to make it more in keeping with the area. The changes were seen as significant enough for Town staff to recommend the building's approval, however, numerous public delegations still found it unsatisfactory. "I think there has been progress. I think the fact that planning staff have created a much more effective terracing on the Water Street side is great, the alignment of the windows on the portion of the building that is along Robinson and Navy is complimentary to the Murray House, so there has been progress there. There has been a reduction in the differ- ent types of materials that were on one of the earlier proposals, so again we are starting to see better symmetry between the east blocks and the west blocks," said Joe Sarnecki, president of the Oakville Lakeside Residents' Association. "There are some further improvements that we feel could be made with a bit more dialogue." Sarnecki is hoping the building can be reduced in size, so it will not take up all the land on the property and thereby allow for the preservation of trees. Residents are also concerned about the building's proposed height and the shadows it would cast. The developer and residents have until the Planning and Development Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 25, to come to a compromise. If a compromise cannot be reached, the decision will again fall to council to either allow or block the development. JOIN THE WINNERS 7 @ $1,000 at the 7pm session 10 @ $1,000 at the 10pm session 2295 Battleford Road, Mississauga, Ontario Join Us Every Friday & Saturday www.meadowvalebingo.com Jackpot Hotline: 905 821-7883 Meadowvale Sponsors Assoc. Lic. #36-004 & M507567 BE insp OPEN HOUSE January 23, 2010 10am-2pm Is your child "falling through the cracks?" Do you feel like you are losing control? There is Professional Support for You and Your Child! If your son or daughter is showing signs of: · · · · · Low Self Esteem Under Achievement Lack of Motivation/Ambition Poor Attendance Rebellious Behaviour · · · · · Signs of Drug Abuse or Depression Poor Peer Relations Learning Difficulties, ADHD, Gifted Suspensions, Expulsions Isolation CONCERNED PARENTS our students know the future isn't only exciting ­ it's already here! At Appleby College, we inspire our students to pursue a lifetime of accomplishment through exceptional academic, e-school and co-curricular programs. To learn more about the Appleby experience, visit us at www.appleby.on.ca. "LET'S TALK" JUDY FATUM, Student Life Coach Specialist, Grades 6 to Post Secondary 905-337 -2986 Credentials · York University, Additional Qualifications Teacher for Post Graduate studies in Education, Special Education & Junior Basics · Principal & VP for the Peel Board of Education for 10 years · Resource Teacher for teachers in Special Education, Behaviour & Curriculum Programming · Specialist in Guidance, Drama, Behaviour, Gifted · Won "Premiere Award for Excellence in Teaching" · Nominated for Best Principal Award by the Burnamthorpe P.S. Community & Staff · 40 years of experience counselling with parents and students CALL 8 EVERY CHILD CAN BE SUCCESSFUL 8 References from parents and students supplied