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Wednesday, April 12,2006 Ofono Weekly Times -'3 Newcastle gas station to redevelop There were no objections she did not want flood lighting non-conforming status. installed, raised to the proposal to rede- from the operation to overflow A noise study has been pre- The study also recom- vclop the gas station on the onto neighbouring properties, pared to determine the impact mends that the hours of opera- east side on Newcastle. An agent, speaking for the of the car wash on nearby res- tion for the car wash be limit- The owner, Eastman owner at Monday's public idences. The study recom- ed to the day and evening peri- Holding Ltd., is proposing to meeting, assured the resident mends that a three metre high ods only, build a drive-thru car wash that a lighting study would be sound barrier fence be erected facility onto the existing conducted, and that no lightbuilding, lightbuilding, convert the auto ing would spill over onto repair bays into a convenience adjoining properties, store and renovate the fuel the property is zoned pump area. . General Commercial Zone There was only one inquiry (Cl) which does not permit a at Monday's public meeting convenience store, gas station dealing with the proposed or car wash. As there was a changes. A resident from services station on this' site behind the gas station said she " prior to the creation of was not totally in opposition Clarington's Zoning By-Law to the proposed changes, but in 1984, the station has a legal along the north property line, and a 2.4 meter sound barrier foncé be erected west of where the car vacuums are to be Enniskillen Continued from front site, which has frontage on Region Road 3, and the Old Scugog Road, is currently being used for agriculture. The lands had been approved for hamlet residential development development since the approval of the Township of Darlington Official Plan in 1960. The lands have a Hamlet designation within the Durham Durham Region and Clarington Official Plans, which permit this type of development. A previous owner submitted submitted a subdivision application in 1989 for 33 homes and a' park. Studies completed at ■ that time in support of the application indicated the property property is suitable for a maximum of 27 Residential lots. Mr. Carruthers has submitted a plan for 26 lots plus a park. The park site is situated on the western portion of the development, development, abutting the Enni skillen Elementary School. One resident did speak up in favour of the subdivision. Ms. Maureen Gay said she was looking forward to the continued viability of the school and the community that the new development would provide. However, she too said she didn't want to sit around waiting for the water truck to come and fill up her well. Mr. Carruthers spoke up at the end of the meeting, and said his development would provide housing for the many retired farmers who still want to live in the area. "I realize some community members don't like change", he said, "but we're surrounded by- the Oak Ridges Moraine, so there won't be any more development." development." The application was referred back to the Planning Department for further procession. procession. The public meeting was held to satisfy a requirement requirement of the Planning Act. ) . > {;V v> ; • AV WÊ P AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES p W On thé anniversary of your U ||; Brian Convier, staff and family thank 1 , . all their clients for their continued f.support. It's been our pleasure to meet J ?/:. and serve,you throughout this year. first year here in Orono F . L jK,.i •2y«Nv' ^'in: kvïtiïf*' ■ i' • * ' tex. •>. : . . 117 Mill St., Orono LOB 1 MO ftp;.'.: MMon.toFri. BISb:. 905-983-9919 ; The application was referred referred back to the Planning Department for further processing. processing. Loyal Printing Ltd. "Everything with the printed word" .5310 Main St., Orono LOB 1M0 • 905-983-5301 155L CO-3 (ft Orono Business Improvement Association H ader Saturday, April 15 the fun starts at 10:00 a.m. Surprise visit from the Easter Bunny Egg Hunt takes place on the Orono Public Library lawn A Hope to See You & the Whole Family there! -It's Free! c $> Happenings o April 21 Clarington Museums & Archives is hosting "Arts of China" at Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To book your group tour call Museum office 905-623-2734. Admission $4/person. Members $2/person. Saturday. April 15 Orono BIA Easter Egg Hunt -10 a.m. on the Orono Public Library lawn--it's free! Wednesday. April 19 Turkey Supper & Euchre - 6 p.m. at Oddfellow & Rebekah Centre, Orono. Tickets $12. Advance tickets only. Please call Norma 905-983-5358 or Viola 905-983-9571. Thursday. April 20 Orono Horticultural Society 85th Anniversary Celebration "House Plant Show & Plant Sale - 7:30 p.m. Guest Speakers, Scott and Jon Story; Topic - "What's New for 2006" Saturday. April 22 4T Club Annual Tea & Bake Sale -11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Durham Seniors' Complex (Main Hall) Silent Auction, White Elephant Table, Lunch (Adults $4, Children $2). Sunday. April 23- St. George's Anglican Church Annual Roast Beef Dinner - Parish Hall at Mill and Edward Sts., Newcastle; Early Sitting - 5 p.m.;. Late Sitting - 6:30 p.m.; Adults/Takeouts $15; Ages 5 to 12 - $6; 4 & Under - Free; Advance tickets calf Joan 905-987-0501 or Bette 905-987-4351. Tuesday. April 25 Orono Crown Lands IVust "Caring For Tomorrow" Annual General Meeting - Orono Town Hall; 6:30 p.m. -Social and Silent Auction; 7 p.m. - Guest Speaker Dr. Peter Schleif- enbaum, R.P.F., Ph.D Forestry. Tuesday. April 25 Clarington Older Adult Association "Slo Pitch Basesball Registration" for those 55 plus - 9 a.m. at 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville. Contact Jo-Anne for more info 905-697-2856. $25 participation fee plus membership fee. Thursday. April 27 1 IIUI jUfl Ts II ** I FFE Ladies host "Soup, Salad & Penny Sale" at Hampton United Church (Education Wing); Luncheon $6; Doors open 11:30 a.m.; Lunch 12 Noon; Draws 1 p.m. Sunday. April 30 Granite Ridge Stables "Combined Schooling Show" - Dressage, Jumping, Cross-Country, .Ribbons & Prizes. Dressage Only. 905-983-1122. Monday. May 15 _ .. Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington "Annual General Meeting & Recognition Evening - 7 p.m. at 23 Scugog St., Bowmanville. RSVP by May 10 at 905-623-6646. Satin dav. May 27 Orono Firefighter's host live on stage "Escape from the Dungeon" Illusions, stunts and ^opagic at Orono Arena, 2 p.m. Tickets $9 each; Family Pass $39. Phone 1-800-419-7383.