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Continued from page 3 Plaza needs an upgrade -- but at what cost? the area is evolving and the plaza should change with it. She also said increased traffic is not a sufficient reason to vote down the project. Other residents said the development would be good for area businesses and the community at large. Resident Mike Burnside said the plaza definitely needs to be revitalized, but questioned whether the scale of the proposed development is appropriate. Burnside said speeding traffic is a 7 · Wednesday, October 17, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com interested in my home because of, and I quote, `the dump across the street,'" said Kathleen Selby, a Wendell Place resident. "I have taken the time to meet with (the developer) to discuss their plans. I think it is a brilliant idea. I'm fully aware of the eco-friendly building they are planning on putting together... I'm quite grateful it is going to bring up the value of my home because right now I can't sell it for what I paid for it." Selby said change can be hard, but "It may help people on Wendell Place with their property values, but on the north side of Pinegrove, when you are dealing with that much traffic, that's not going to help our property values at all." Mike Burnside, Oakville resident concern on Pinegrove Road and a 50-unit residential development would add to area traffic. "We're going to have potentially 50 more cars plus traffic to an upgraded mall. To me that's insane," said Burnside. "It's just not a feasible way to move forward as a community. It may help people on Wendell Place with their property values, but on the north side of Pinegrove, when you are dealing with that much traffic, that's not going to help our property values at all." Council heard from 15 delegations in all, a slim majority of whom expressed support for the project. Town staff will take these opinions into consideration in developing a recommendation to council as to whether they should support the project. Save on OUR FALL COLLECTION HAS ARRIVED Colours vary from shades of grey, purple and autumn tones 4 DAY PANT SALE October 17, 18, 19, 20 SAVE 15 SAVE 20 WHEN YOU SPEND WHEN YOU SPEND %* $50 OR MORE %* $100 OR MORE *Regular price items- before taxes. Not valid on balloon orders. Limit one coupon per family / per day. Cannot be combined with any other offers. EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2012. 25% (some exceptions apply) OFF W NE 427 SPEERS RD. JUST WEST OF DORVAL 905.842.6960 MAPLE GROVE VILLAGE, OAKVILLE 905-845-0655 Try the Y! October 1-31 Get your FREE two-week pass* Swim, walk, run, shoot hoops or take a class - plus gain a wider circle of friends and discover why the Y is more than a gym, its a community. *Some program restrictions apply Valid only at the YMCA of Oakville. Limit of one trial per person, per year. Photo ID is required on the first visit. Connect with us! facebook.com/ YMCAOakville @YMCAOakville YMCA of Oakville 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville Tel: 905-845-3417 info@oakville.ymca.ca ymcaofoakville.com 25% OFF ALL TRIBAL PANTS & * SYMPLI (*STERLING ONLY) (Store Manager) Kim Karen (Owner) Watch Us Fashions 1131 Nottinghill Gate (Glen Abbey) Scan to see our video overview! YMCA of Oakville Peter Gilgan Family YMCA OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 905-827-2271