Inside Opinion............................................6 Artscene.........................................26 Sports.............................................27 Classified........................................29 For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver. com Full Delivery: Real Estate, 3-for-1 Glasses, Mustang Futbol Academy, JYSK, Rona, Shopping News, Bouclair, Home Depot, Staples/Business Depot, XS Cargo, Henry's Cameras, Forever Young, Sears Pinegrove plaza plan divides opinion By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Neighbours were divided last week over a proposal to redevelop a shopping plaza at Pinegrove Road and Wendell Place. Oakville's Planning and Development Council heard Mirabelle Development and Investments Inc. wants a zoning bylaw amendment to build a four-storey structure for additional ground floor commercial space and 50 residential units on three floors. The area's current zoning does not permit residential uses. The proposed development drew about 40 residents out to give their opinion. Several voiced concerns about construction noise the project would bring to the area while others said they were worried about the traffic the plan would bring to the already busy Pinegrove Road. "My mother-in-law walks over to the plaza now and she has already complained about the speed and volume of traffic on Pinegrove Road," said Pinegrove resident Ken Barber. "I understand on Friday night the plaza is packed, so when you put 50 more apartments in there, where are these other people going to · More Fun! · Exercise! · Self Confidence! · Meet People! · Grace & Poise! 3 · Wednesday, October 17, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com park? You are going to have people parking all over the place." Others said they were worried about noise from the structure once it is built while still others questioned whether the development would add to an apparent drainage problem in the area. But not all the comments were negative. Some people welcomed the development, stating the plaza is in need of revitalization. "I tried to sell my house in the spring of 2007. I had more than 100 people come through my home and not one person was See Plaza page 7 5 LESSONS for SPECIAL OFFER $ By yourself or with a partner. New Students Over 21 Only. 25 * SHARE NOW TO TRAIN CELEBRATE WITH US ON 225 Lakeshore Rd. E. (2nd Floor) between Dunn St. and George St. OAKVILLE 1092 Main Street W. near Cline Ave. HAMILTON NOVEMBER 9TH, 2012 www.fredastaire.ca 905 815-3237 905 522-3237 DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY TRAINING TO OAKVILLE FOR OVER 25 YEARS... ALL DOMINION DRIVER TRAINING AND TRAFFIC EDUCATION CENTRES LIMITED WE WANT YOU! SIX MISTAKES RETIREES MAKE WITH THEIR FINANCES November 3, 4, 10, 11 · Saturday and Sunday 9:30am to 3:30pm November 24, 25, December 1, 2 · Saturday and Sunday 9:30am to 3:30pm DriveWise goes beyond basic driver training with our 3 step approach: 1. Dynamic & fun classroom teaching with hand held technology 2. Simulator drive training labs. 3. One-or-One in vehicle training SEMINAR DATE For investors over age 50 Thurs, October 25th: 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pm FRI, October 26th: 10am LOCATION Oliver & Bonacini Restaurant Oakville Place (Trafalgar & QEW) get registered. get trained. get driving. 905.845.7200 www.drivewiseoakville.com MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Peter Watson Seats are FREE but Limited To reserve your seats email us at info@peterwatsoninvestments.com or call us at (905) 842-2100 Ext: 2 (24 hours) www.peterwatsoninvestments.com