www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 27, 2007 - 3 Plan features heritage streetfront Need Help Choosing Natural Stone? See our design team! Looking for something different? Continued from page 1 tion of a publicly-accessible urban square to be built at Bronte Road and Ontario Street. "This is great news for the Bronte community," stated Mayor Rob Burton in a town press release. "We have now reached a general understanding on how the Bronte Quadrangle site will be redeveloped. This project achieves the right balance by preserving our town's important heritage, while bringing new vitality to the community." The agreement also calls for the historic Art Gallery (the Old Post Office) to be moved to Ontario Street, to complement Glendella and create a heritage streetfront. The historic police station is also destined to move, and could be relocated alongside Glendella and the Art Gallery, if space allows. The agreement follows a February decision by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to allow Birchgrove Estates to move the historic Glendella House, over the town's objections. The Town had argued that the heritage merits of the building warranted keeping it on its current location, but the OMB ruled it could be moved to facilitate redevelopment of the currently derelict property. A second phase of the OMB hearing, scheduled to consider the actual details of the Quadrangle redevelopment, was due to begin in September. Birchgrove Estates was seeking to build a 12storey building along Jones Street to Ontario Street, where the Glendella House is located, as well as a sixstorey building on Bronte where the Art Gallery is currently located. Under the new agreement, redevelopment of the Quadrangle, which is bounded by Bronte Road, Marine Drive, Jones Street and Ontario Street could go forward within months. "Preserving Bronte's heritage is critical to this agreement," said Bronte councillor Ralph Robinson. "We look forward to seeing a restored Glendella You'll find it here. We specialize in importing and supplying quality ceramics, porcelain, and natural stone with a variety of exclusive lines. Check Out Our BACKSPLASH SHOWROOM & EXTENSIVE NATURAL STONE DISPLAY TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE Factory Tile Depot House for all residents to enjoy." Glendella House, which overlooks the harbour from Ontario Street, was once the Ned Thompson Hotel. Later, it served as the home of Bill Hill, who operated the Lakeside Marketeria on the Bronte Quadrangle. Barbara McAlpine, past president of the Bronte Historical Society, welcomed the news that the Glendella House would remain on its existing site. "Moving it would deplete a lot from its history," she said, noting that the hotel was built on the site during the early days of Bronte development, when the harbour was the focal point of activity in the village. "Hopefully this will also mean that the developer will start taking better care of Glendella, as well," she added, noting that the 150-year-old building has been deteriorating over the last several years as negotiations over the area took place. At a meeting held Tuesday morning, the Heritage Oakville Committee endorsed the elements of the agreement that relate to heritage issues. That endorsement will go to town council on July 3, when a final decision is considered. Tile selection made enjoyable! FACTORY TILE DEPOT 1360 Speers Road, Oakville (East of third line) 905.465.1650 Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-6, Fri. 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Closed Sun. www.factorytiledepot.ca BEFORE SPENDING YOUR MONEY CALL P.O.L. WE WILL BEAT OUR OUR COMPETITORS BY 5-10% City Permits/Design Construction For Small & Large Jobs Residential/Commercial/Industrial References Available On Request SINCE 1992 PROFESSIONAL ONTARIO LANDSCAPING GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE Interlocking Paving · Patios · Walkways · Driveways · Retaining Walls the People's Choice For PROFESSIONAL MEMBER Concrete Paving Stamped Concrete Asphalt Paving Carpentry Work · Decks · Fences · Walls Landscape Ontario NORTHERN TRADES ASSOC Rockery Gardens · Ponds · Waterfalls 2004 President Rod Mello Plant Life Landscape Lighting FREE ESTIMATES Serving Oakville & Surrounding Areas We reserve the right to refuse unreasonable quoted pricing. 905 827-8274 FAX 416 938-2137 PAGER 416 382-2200 TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE STAYING PUT: The vacant Glendella house in Bronte may remain at its current site..