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258 -- Scugog Township council and Ridgeland Developments appear deadlocked over wheth- er a new road is needed into the Oak Hills Golf Course and resi- dential development southwest of Port Perry. Several members of council are insisting that a second ac- cess to the development is need- ed, but a spokesman for Ridge- land said Monday afternoon it is not necessary. With both sides apparently locked into their positions, it could take an Ontario Munici- a UE ae pal Board hearing to resolve the impasse, though both council and the development company would like to avoid that route, if at all possible. Ridgeland has already built a nine hole golf course just north of the Chalk Lake Road, and about 60 estate residential lots for some of the poshest homes in Scugog Township. The company is now seek- ing approval to build another nine holes on the golf course, plus a further 23 estate lots, or up to 40 condo units. Paxton may become new through street tion times", according to the re- port. When the bylaw to make Pax- ton Street is drafted, it will be sent to Durham Regional Police for their comments. Concern for the large volume of traffic' using Paxton Street has prompted council to pre- pare a bylaw making it a through street. A report received from Dur- ham Region's traffic depart- ment indicates 373 vehicles en- tered the intersection from Paxton Street, over a six hour riod, as compared to 218 ve- icles from Bigelow St. The report says, "the higher ' volume on Paxton Street would justify reversing the stop sign controls to assign the right of. - way to Paxton Street at this lo- cation. An added benefit in as- signing the right of way to Pax- ton is that it would eliminate the present stop/start situation on the face of the grade through thisintersection." It was also noted in the re- _port that during the six hour ob- "servation, excessive speed was not evident on Bigelow, and pe- destrian activity was minimal. In fact, the report states "the majority of observed pedestri- ans, which represent all age groups, seemed to prefer walk- : ingon the roadway even though - agood sidewalkisavailable." The report further stated ~ that traffic activity in the area of Rosa/MacDonald Streets ad- jacent to the high school was ob- served to during two lunch hour periods and one dismissal peri- od. "There was no evidence of speeding, brake torking or reck- less operation of motor vehicles by students during the observa- vy wre - a i a mm aA OAK - PINE - MAPLE - EURO KITCHENS VANITIES COUNTERTOPS Cultured Marble CE Cuisine Expert up to 40% OFF M.S.L. We Install. Visit our Showroom. OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE RR4, UXBRIDGE Durham No. 23, just s. of 47 416)852-7722 eo een Sian Scugog insists on second access route to Ridgeland development But it's the issue of the sec- ond access that is the main bone of contention between the coun- cil and the company. At Monday's meeting, councillors Don Cochrane and Yvonne Christie left little doubt they will insist on a second ac- cess road into the development, mainly for Swmernency vehicles in the event the Middle Marsh Road (formerly Plunkett Side Road) was ever blocked. They want a new road opened along the third Conces- sion Line to hook up with either Durham Road 23 to the west or the Brock Road to the east. But Ridgeland representa- tive Jerry Jackman said thereis no need for opening this new road from a second access. He said traffic volumes don't warrant it, and as for emergency vehicles, Ridgeland believes a special entrance could be constructed off the Chalk Lake Road for police, fire (Turn to page 13) SELECTIONS | MEN'S WEAR 241 Queen St., Port Perry 985-8977 The warmest gift you can give... FASHIONABLE SWEATERS (100's to choose. from!) Look great in one of our sweaters fr OF that Christmas Party! Don't miss our Ist Official SENIORS' CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DAY 10% Discounts At PARTICIPATING STORES* * See details at participating stores. MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS Watch for special events throughout the day, including a Demonstration by the Oshawa Garden Club from 10:30 AM to 12. 5 POINTS MALL MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th IC til LANDAWN SHOPPING CENTRES 285 Taunton Rd.E., Oshawa 436-1333 Com Ew SS PEE EE L