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AT. "Scugog's Community Newspaper bf Choice?" PORT PERRYUS TAR +The sta}? UAE 28, HRY - 3 Council gives okay to Canadian Tire store By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Township officials gave developers the okay to pro- ceed with a new Canadian Tire store south of town yes- terday afternoon, but demanded a stringent list of conditions be met. Scugog councillors voted 5-2 in favour of the resolu- tion, which could see a new Canadian Tire store built on the east side of Simcoe St., just south of Port Perry. As part of the resolution, approval for a 5,000 square- foot East Side Mario's restaurant was also given. Deleted from the original proposal was a large Sobey's (IGA) store, two free-standing fast-food restaurants, additional retail space and a gas station. During discussions, it was noted by council that their endorsement in prin- ciple of the proposal would be conditional on Stockworth providing evi- dence that residents in a nearby subdivision would not be impacted by addi- tional traffic; that the plan would not have any adverse impact on the adjacent Class | wetland; and that the council approval would permit the addition of uses to an industrial zoned area, and not the creation of a new commercial node. The sensitivity of devel- oping a large commercial project so close to a fragile wetland was the predomi- nant issue during debate on the plan. "I would hate for the community to get the idea that we are saying yes to growth... and giving up our environmental concerns," said Ward 2 Councillor Marilyn Pearce. "The least impact on the environment would be on the west side, there are no agreements (in the township's Official Plan) for a commercial node to the south. Regional Councillor Ken Carruthers stressed that he had concerns about the proximity of the wetlands and with allowing a com- mercial proposal to pro- ceed south of town, but noted he could support the plan. CONFIDENT GIRLS (For girls age 812 who hike to be inspired) 2 Weeks left: July 9-13 < Aug. 13-17 * Fun activities that teach girls about boundaries, rela- tionships, decision-making, problem solving strategies, goals and other power themes. * 9:00-3:00 Mon. to Fri. (deposit required) For a summer camp experience they'll always remember call Monique Howat (from the CONFIDENT WOMEN! seminar series) 905-986-144 | emai confidentgirls@hotmail.com Summer Dance (Combo Moving Well [ Open Dance Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:00 pm. at Scugog Island Community Centre (island and Demara Rds.) 10 weeks session is only $80. Keep moving this summer with this great combo class - warm up with Moving Well (Stretch & Strength) and then let go in Open Dance, a fun mix of jazz, modern and more! Suitable for teens/young adults and adults. Beginners welcome! For more information call Richelle at 905-985-6908 STARTS JUNE 26TH "I can support it, but nothing else beyond it. It's wrong to turn that area into another (commercial) node, there's no real need for it. There's lots of commercial opportunities elsewhere." Ward 4 Councillor David Dietlein approved of the proposal, stating that there is a real need for a new Canadian Tire store. However, Larry Corrigan, who represents homeown- ers in Ward 1, continually stressed that he opposed bargains in the store sidewalk... A a J) LAY Fiday omg - June 29: We open at 10:00am. I akes Yas i! rds and on the ZF the idea. "My heart says the lake and the wetlands are too important to play with. The lake is the driver of our economy and here we are playing with it again. I can't accept this," he said. "There are other options. | recognize the need for another Canadian Tire store, but the lake and the environment are number one for me. Idon't have faith in the gods of technol- ogy today." Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt noted that Canadian Tire Corporation 'would have to come up with a design that would fit with the characteristics of the Port Perry store, and not "just an ordinary big-box store." He also noted that the township will keep a close watch on the proposal's environmental impact. "The minute something is not done (to protect the environment) we'll dig our markdowns of fashion heels in and put a halt on everything." Those voting in favour of | included the proposal Mayor Moffatt and Councillors Carruthers, Pearce, Paul Michel (Ward 4), and Dietlein. Opposed were Councillors Corrigan and Ward 3 rep Jim McMillen. Township planning con- sultant Jim Dyment will now proceed with planning documents for the new proposal. in all our stores! es ime 0 shake tho madness out of your system Check out in-store specials on the weekend! You may have missed something! BYR" BReCKS ay fool