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Setin Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 2,1978 3 Burketon Plan Requires Two Acre Lots for Homes Two acre lots and development of no more than 25 units were just two of the contentious items contained in the Burketon Station District Plan released by the town ,fursday night in Enniskillen. A crowd of, some 60, people were on band to bear the municipality's planning department and development committee explain wbat the town wanted to see in Burketon and wby. Leslie Kristof, planning director, was clear: estate development onily, except for infilling. And that development should be on two acre lots in an effort to maintain the character of the area and the ground cover. There were f ew objections raised by the residents, however, several developers wbo were also at tbe meeting, asked that the size of the lots be lessened to one acre or one-and-a-balf acres because two acres was too big. Mr. Kristof said he had no comment on the request but would consîder it. The soil in and around Enniskillen is extremely sandy and trees in the area help in erosion control, according to tbe town. Mr. Kristof said that if the lots were smaller than tbe two acres, most of the tree cover would be lost wben septic tanks and tule beds were put in. Wben the trees were gone, erosion would become a major proble, he added. Alng with the large lots, Mr. Kristof has also suggested long lamps be used for ligbting. These are street lights whicb are erected on private property and ARE YOU BUYING PIECEMEAL INSURANCE COVERAGE? iT 19t8 UCcc OFFAEC LL e ceTS ncESEuec Paying premiums toaa hast af campanies cauld cast yau caverage, stamps, maney. if yaure a respansible persan, SAFECO can insure al yaur needs. And save yau time, warry and prabably maney, too. Sa see us. ( SAVE WITH 2SAFECO OSBORNE & SHANK INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. 108 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville, P.O. Box 277 623-2527 Introducirig the STJdfIITJBR&T,[' h et , d e e, pa Ito eth e u ON1l! LS uslht shitt vîatevetO W EE S deors 0 ote1* 8nl ptOàC PT ,.111 00e' d u a pit C ead'i 69 anO pgt d 50 Cair hîtdm er e gettO O~ rguta ges arestaherd ottr g 0ret ct ad eted ah al ,RTir ece î ,PetIt paSSts ed Aird 100 ecte eu00et Te cht a rAý c east te hartdle- aya 'R f li NOW AT C&C MOTORS 160 Simcoe St. South Oshawa, Ont. Phone 416-728-0181 maintained by tbe landowner. The owner cannot turn them on or off as tbey are operated by a photo electric ceil. The power needed for the lights wouild be added to, the '[4 owner's hydro bill. This typeI of ligbting bas been used effectively in several of the subdivisions around Ottawa. Il cuts down on maintainance and installation costs. Another aspect of develop- ment in this area is the underground services being proposed by Mr. Kristof. In an attempt to maintain the area's rural look, the planning director wants all cables, whicb would normally be strung overhead, buried. " ,These trees and the aesthetic value of this area must be preserved,"' said Mr. Kristof. "I feel that Burketon could be a highly desirable area to live in if we develop it properly." There was concern from many residents that the type of development being proposed would split the community 'into two separate groups. Estate type bousing is expensive and would be different from the existing homes. The planning ýdepartment stated this problem would be overcome because of the slow nature of the development. Regional officials, who must approve of tbe plan, havte said they would like to see the maximum number of units allowed a year less than 25. Mr. Kristof said he believed the officials were coming, round to "bis way of thinking"~ after he explained this type of Idevelopment was not in demand as mucb as normal dwelling units. There are few wbo required it and the demand factor of the market itself would limit the number whicb would be constructed was bis argument. Residents of Burketon Station were invited by the planning committee to send their written comments to the town and tbese would be taken into consideration when tbe committee studied the plan in about another month. After the committee finiishes witb the plan, it must go to council for approval and then begin its journey to the other levels of government for their approval. 300 Clourses Durham College extension courses begin the week of October 2. The College will offer 300 courses in the areas of arts and crafts, general interest and subjects, Applied Arts, Business, Technology and Healtb Sciences. For those who have an interest in a special subject area, eacb of tbe College's Divisions bas put togetber a package of related subjects wbicb can qualify for special extension certificates. The Durham College Conference Centre provides opportunities for leadership and organization effectiveness with botb packaged programs and customized seminars. There are several new women's studies courses offered this Faîl both as short daytime seminars and exten- sion courses at nigbt. A complete listing of courses will be found in the Durham College Continuing Education calendar wbicb will be mailed to households throughout the Durham Region early in September. Residents can register by mail or attend Special Registration Evenings at the College with faculty advisors present September 12, 14, and 19 from J6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Homemade Houseboat Nearing Completion Mfter giving the houseboat, which hie had buit, a g ood test in his pond, George James of Taunton Road moved his craft on shore to finish assembling it. Hekept the boat in his pond over the winter in order to, determine how much water it would draw and to see if-it would leak. Mr. James was Proud to announce that not a drop was found in the huil which was constructed from tanks that he eut in ha If. Once the boat is completed, it will be taken to, Gore's Landing, where Mr. James plans to use it mainly for entertaining his -friends. Enniskillen Development Hampered by Glaciers, Glaciers may bave retreat- ed from the Town of Newcastle thousands of years ago, bowever, their effects are still being feit on development according to the municipalitys planning department. Leslie Kristof, planning director, told an audience of some 75 Ennîskillen residents, Thursday night tbat only 200 dwelling units would be allowed in the bamiet because of soil and water problems. Mr. Kristof explained that glacial aquifers provided good and sufficient water supply bhowever the department believed the supply and quality could only sustain 200 units. He also said that this development would have to proceed slowly, at a rate of only 10 new lots a year. Mr. Kristof made bis comments while presenting tbe district plan propo sal for Eiiniskillen. This plan i It print of wbat the municipalîty would like to see occur in Enniskillen. Residents had an- opportunity to comment on it at the meeting and bave approximately tbree weeks to send in written comments to tbe town. These comments, criticisms and suggestions will be taken into account by the planning committee before the plan goes to council for approval. counicil, the plan must receive approvals from other levels of government before being declared legal. once tbe plan is ensbrined in law, devel- opers and the municipality are bounci by its contents. The Enniskillen plan did not contaîn mucb that was controversial and residents seemed content to argue over whether development at any speed sbould be allowed. Tbere were several in the audience who felt the town sbould stay the samne 'and anyone wbo wanted to work in tbe more industrial sectors of the -municipality should also live there. "If we don't make these changes, and deny develop- ment'there will be a change in the social structure of the area whicb wilI occur witb development," said Councillor Bruce Taylor in response to concerns that development will change the social fabric of the bamlet. "Using Burketon Station as an example, a community can run down bilI. You can watch the scbools go, the store go, the churches go... until tbere's littie or nothing left.t' Lot size in Enniskillen is also being stîpulated by the official plan at one-haîf an acre. This is about two and one baîf times the size of the normal urban lot. Permits for building and development will be banded out on a first come first served basîs by the town, and once ten have been issued, no more will be issued for the year. 25 Vears Ago election on Monday, August Tbursday, JuIy 3tb, 1953 lotb. John M. James, Liberal, Prime Minister Louis St. Charles G. Stephenson Pro- Laurent will arrive at the gressive Conservative, and C.N.R. Station, tomorrow at M. Roy Armstrong, C.C.F. il1:15 a.m. Tbree candidates Two soldiers Pte. Paul Vine, have qualified for the federal 20, Bowmanville and Pte. W.J. monthîs in Korea. Town council, at a special meeting on Monday afternoon, approved closing a road allowance at the. lake for P.U.C. to build a pump bouse. Three graduate nurses from England bave recently joined the staff of Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, Misses Norab, and Katherine Seymour, and Miss Margarita Delacovia, according to tbe superintenci- ent, Miss Mae Hilditcb. The July meeting of Hampton WM.S. was beld at tbe home of Mrs. C. Daw, with president Mrs. L. Trull, presiding. 1 Rubber Co. Ltd., has reacbed a new peacetime bigb peak of employment witb over 100,000 employees on the payroll of the world wide organization. The township of Darlington have ordered owners of trailers to vacate the premises at Roselyn Inn, Hwy. 2, west of Courtice. The Darlington Township Trailer Home Council at a meeting on July 23 elected ias pres. Russel Mapes, secretary Ronald Free and treas. Marie Maschke. 49 Years Ago Tbursday, August 1, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Frise, and Betty have moved to Toronto where Mr. Frise is employed with the I.T.S. Rubber Co. Arthur had been with Goodyear for 19 years. Officers elected for next years Philp-Werry picnic are pres. Richard Philp. treas. Albert Wright, secretary Nora Werry, committee, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Werry, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Werry. Cobourg's assessment was raised from $1,600,729 to $2,058,033, Bowmanvilles increase is $412,699, Port Hope's goes from $1,370,618 to $1,761,398 at a meeting in Cobourg recently. Congratulations to Miss Hazel Mountjoy, of Blackstock on successfully completing ber year at Peterborough Normal School. Dr. John M. Lang, son of the late Richard Lang, Kirby, suffered a stroke of paralysis on Sunday and is reported in critical condition. His nephew, Dr. Ross Lang, is the attend- ing physician. OLO FA$HIDNED VA LUES Join us in Newcastle Village (in front of Becker's store) SATURDAY ONLY,, AUG. 5th for Special Values on tted jçN«r(tg - app g13eg aild tgpeg nLawn Gardens e and Pool Centre Phoo 87-67 Hwy. 2 Newcastle THAPAR DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 163 Simcoe St. South Oshawa 579-8752 Open Mon. to Sat. and evenings - by appointment only THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 0F DURHAM Closure of Sanitaryai Landf *111 Si1tes THE, DARLINGTON WASTE DISPOSAL SITE will be closed Monda y, August 7, duetotheClVlC HOLIDAY. NormalI operations wiII continue Tuesday, August 8, 1978. W. A. Twelvetrees,, P. Eng., Commissioner of Works Oshawa, will perform at the Enniskillen S unday School next Sunday at il a.m. West Durham Agricutural Society held a Standing Field Crop competition this year. The winners are as follows: C.A., Blanchard and Son, 931/., N.C. Wotten 93, John Yellow- lees 921/2, THE SIGN 0F A GOOD BUSINESS NEIGHBOR ... THE SIGN 0F A MERCHANT WHO'CARES ABOUT PEOPLE-... This emblem identifies the civic-minded businessmen who sponsor n the community. For information cal Marg Bain Phone -623-2661 Phone 987-4670 1