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PAGE 6 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ JULY 13,2005 durhamregion.com Downtown merchants concerned about impact From page 1 Staff has recommended against the AYT proposal, for a number of reasons. reasons. All the applications were considered as part of a market analysis, which recommended that a great deal of retail space could open in Clarington without without major impact on existing shopping shopping facilities. Opening such space, the report contended, would result in a great deal of recapture in terms of the amount of money currently being spent by Clarington residents who now shop outside the municipality. But downtown Bowmanville merchants merchants aren't so sure the impact will be minor. Merchants took a 16 per cent hit several years ago when a west Bowmanville plaza was constructed, said BIA chairman Ron Hooper. The consultant said the new construction could result in a "reasonable impact" of 10 per cent on existing local merchants. merchants. "I personally don't see that as reasonable," reasonable," said Mr. Hooper, who asked that new floorspace only be opened based on increased population triggers. There is also concern about design. Generally, big box stores are long', "almost the length of a standard city block," said Mr. Crome, noting they are usually quite plain and grey in appearance. "Part.of the philosophy is to look like they're not spending money on their buildings, so you don't feel like you're paying for it while you're shopping there," he said.' But Clarington must ask for better design, said Mr. Crome, noting his department would like to see articulation articulation of facades, meaning there should be a recess or projection in the building John Godfrey to speak to Clarington council Andrews ■■hoes Best Seleetien & Service in Durham Region New Store Hours: Monday - Friday..... 9:30 - 9:00 Saturday. 9:30 - 6:00 Sunday..... 11:30 - 5:00 BIRKENSTOCK Infrastructure minister also on hand for Board of Trade breakfast BOWMANVILLE -- John Godfrey, Godfrey, federal Minister of State for Infrastructure and Communities, will be on hand at a special meeting of Clarington council Friday. Mr. Godfrey will speak on the New Deal for Cities and Communities, Communities, which promises $1.87 billion in gas tax funds to flow to Ontario's communities over the next five years. Durham is expecting $9.8 million this year and $32.6 million by 2010, as its share of the pot. Meanwhile, Clar-. ingfon is expecting $680,000 this year and $2.2 million by 2010. The money can be used for any environmentally sustainable infra- at least every 30 metres. Also among thé design guidelines staff is proposing is modulation of the roof line. Specific guidelines for glazing are also among the staff recommendations. But some developers say the recommendations recommendations are too stringent. For example, Home Depot has come up with a design the company's consultant consultant Brent Clarkson calls "a significant departure"-from thé usual Home Depot prototype. "If the town was to insist on that, that structure program, including transit, sewer and water and roads. Municipalities Municipalities and regions under 500,000 will have to pick two areas in which to focus the funds. Earlier in the day, Godfrey will be on hand for a breakfast with, the Clarington Board of Trade to discuss the New Deal. The event has registration beginning beginning at 8 a.m. at the Bowmanville Family Restaurant, 231 King St. E. A $10 fee will be charged at the door. A hot buffet breakfast and coffee coffee will be served. Pre-register online at www.cbot. ca/index.php?p=393 or by calling the CBOT office at 905-623-3106. Clarington council will hold a special meeting, called to deal with planning the retail, residential and infrastructure growth, on Friday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Clarington Beech Centre. would not allow us to build the model we were so proud to show you two weeks ago," Mr. Clarkson told council at its June 27 meeting. Developers also took issue with the road system recommended by staff. Corner of Brock St. & Taunton Rd., North of Walmart 4160 Baldwin Street South. 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