PAGE 4, WHITB Y FIUE PRESS, Wr.DNESDAY, DÊÉMBER 7, 19e88 65 townhouses approved for Bluegrass Meadows property VWitby council recently approved Investmentsi (150 luxury condo mentioning concern about the a site plan application for 65 townhouses, denied by Whitby impact of the development on block tewnhouses on the council) and by the Durham surrounding residents. Bluegrass Meadows property at Region Non-Profit Housing Corp. "Accordingly, 'Markborough the northeast corner of Thickson (65 block townhouses, approved Properties stipulated that the rd. and Çrawforth St. E. by council but did not proceed purchaser (Daniels) must meet The townhouses planned by after sales agreement dispute). with with the area residents te Daniels Development Corp. on A Whitby planning department present their development plans, the six-acre property will have report noted that the original prior to making formai applica- condominium ownership. developer, Markborough Proper- tion te the Town," states the Two previous applications for ties, was "very cautious" in the planning department report. The the property 'uere by Creson sale of the property to Daniels, meeting was held Aug. 11, and Daniels' plan received the support of the Corridor Area Ratepayers Association (CARA). "The concept and design of the Bluegrass Village Condomiium project helps te fill a noticeable. gap in the residential housing market here in Whitby," states CARA vice president D.J. Miller in a letter to Daniels. Miller said the concept will provide afford- able home ownership. REG. PRCES CHARGED AT MOST LOCAL NURSERIES W. have the fight ta liwt quarititims Sae price in ullect whio quariîmes last. At the administrative con'- mittee meeting, councillor Joe Drummn at flrst criticized Daniels for pre-selling homes in the same way Perez Corp. had sold its townhouses. But Ken Ferguson of Daniels later responded that the company was not pre-selling, but only advertisingy. Sales, Ferguson, pointed out, will be from a trailer on site. 'We are not a tax shelter. These are townhouses intended for end-users," said Ferguson, noting that advertising mail was sent mostly to Whitby and Toronto residents. Drumm later asked why there were no sidewalks within the development plan. Planning representative for Daniels, Kevin Tunney, noted that roads alone occupy 22 per cent of the project, more than normal, so that the sidewalk space, considered' unnecessary, will instead be used for a pool area, park b>enches, etc., for use by children. He said sidewalks could have been provided but it was decided instead to, have a 27-ft. right- of-way. Election signs are apain: Batten North ward councillor Ross Batten wants Town staff to investigate outlawing election signs. "They are a pain in the neck," said Batten, who first made the suggestion at an alI-candidates' meeting before the municipal election, noting that many of his signs had been stolen. But Gerry Emm, defeated, mayoral candidate who was' attending his last council meeting before the new council meetp, disagreed. He said residentsare not forced to put up election signs on their properties, but instead request then'. Batten also noticed that he Town's voter list was more updated than the federal list. "A lot of Brooklin residents were left off the list. There was no excuse for that," said Batten who suggested one voter list. "Or why not a voter card?" Correction, Jefferson Cleaners is collecting non-perishable food and new toys for their third annual Christmas drive for needy families. Toys and food will be donated te Denise House in Oshawa, a shelter for battered women and their children. Goods can be left at the store, 1645 Dundas St. E. The store was incorrectly identified as Ferguson Cleaners in lest week's edition. The Free Press wishes to apologize for the error. - -----LGEb YOURSELF' a EINjo aGEtaway WEeken Seciya al Weekendkg $125.00 per person (Two Nights AccomodationlFive Excellent Meals) X-Country Skiing In A Winter Wonderland Many Miles 0f Snowmobiling Right From Our Front Door Tee Skating On The Lake Excellent Conference Facilities Sauna -Whirlpnnl Gallery On The Lakce Rd. Hwy 936. Buckorn,Just North Of» Peterborough &%merations Recommvended (705A57-8f95