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The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e s d a y M a y 1, 2002 - A 7 LETTERS Tl) THE EIIITIIII Thank you for making dreams come true What an evening, what a night! Who in their wildest dreams could ever imag ine that by the dedication and love of three women could make a child's dream come true. Together, along with 180 people on the evening of April 17 made up of friends, family and local business people a Dinner/Dance/Auction for " Dreams take Right" emerged, and "wow" what a night it was. The room was full of ener gy and love beyond belief. We ate. we danced, we sang and we rallied to make it a night that no one will ever forget. The generosity, friendship and thought fulness filled the room from the time the first person arrived and the last person left. Our hearts were over-flowing with joy and appreciation for all who came and all who donated, and because of this inspirational evening we were able to raise almost $20,000.. We were entertained by Liberty Silver, a two-time Juno Award Winner. She is such a lovely lady, and with her ever so powerful aura she brought the room to life. And who could not forget Starsband who. along with Liberty Silver, kept the room dancing and asking for more. Along with the entertainment we had the privilege of having a man by the name of Andy Craig as our lively and entertaining auctioneer. We would be remiss if we did not thank Invidiata Homes for its major Corporate Sponsorship and to Michael Mills from Pitney Bowes who donated the printed programs. We would also like to thank all those who donated auction items, sponsorships, support and time. Our inspiration has been prompted by the challenges of life that our special children must endure in their daily lives. Think of it like this. Just imagine living in a 2-foot by 2-foot box not being able to see. hear, walk or communicate. Well, this is what it is like every second, every minute and every hour of every day for thousands of mentally/physically chal lenged. under privileged and terminally ill children. Just think of them and how they, too. wish they could spread their wings like a butterfly and fly away for a day to lift their burdens. 1truly believe this can become a real ity and a dream come true. I have a friend whose son is terminally ill with an unknown disease and every day is a struggle of life for her and her family. She once told me (he hardest thing about his deteriorating body is that she has lost his angelic smile. She got involved in the " Dreams take Right" in hopes of seeing other children's angelic smiles transform like the caterpillar transforms into the beautiful butterfly. I too, have a need to see that happen, only because I have been blessed with three healthy and vibrant children. So, togeth er along with the two other ladies (Vinnie DiRollo and Marisa Bucciarelli) I involved myself in the "Dreams take Right". In our ever most fast-paced lives there comes a time when we need to stop and take a look around us at those who are suffering, just as you would be suf fering living in a 2-foot by 2-foot box. On May 22 at a Pearson Airport hanger we will see angelic smiles on all those special children's faces finally transforming into that beautiful butterfly. Special kids deserve a special day. Vinnie DiRollo. Marisa Bucciarelli, the children and myself would like to thank everyone for all your help and support. "Out of Caring Hearts; Great Souls are created" ROSE STRONG DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT VOLUNTEER See related photo pg. C6 O A K V IL L E NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Zoning Amendment for General Administrative Housekeeping Items to the Employment Lands Zoning By-law 2001-007 File 42.03.64 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning Amendment to undertake general administrative housekeeping matters to the Employment Lands Zoning By-law 2001-007. The changes include minor amendments to special provisions #434 (Winston Park area) and #655 (Penex Winston Ltd). The meeting will be a public meeting hosted by Town Council, at which time a staff report and recommendation will be considered. This public meeting will take place on Monday, May 27, 2002 com mencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town ( 905) 845-6601 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING APPLICANT: Marchetti/Kowalchuk Files: Z.1410.12 and 24T-01007/1410 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Amendment as submitted by the above noted applicants. This meeting will be a public meeting hosted by Town Council at which time a Staff Report and recommendations will be considered. This meeting will take place on Monday, May 27, 2002 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to these matters are invited to do so. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed applications, describing the land to which the proposed applications apply, and a key map showing the location of the land to which the proposed applications apply can be found below. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed zoning amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written sub missions before the proposed zoning amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the intent to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, you must make a written request to Mr. Peter Cheatley, Planning Director, at the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Any other questions may be addressed to Mr. David Nelson. Planner, Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3039, email dnelson@town.oakville.on.ca. A copy of the Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of May 21, 2002, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. > --Location - The subject property is located on the south side of Dundas Street (Regional Road 5) approximately 200 metres east of Eighth Line in the Iroquois Ridge Community, North District. The land is legally described as Part of Lot 10, Concession I. S.D.S. Official Plan - Figure M2, Iroquois Ridge Community, North District, designates the subject land Residential Low Density 2 with a maximum density of 22 units per site hectare. The Official Plan also requires a 15 metre buffer strip along the south side of Dundas Street. Zoning -The site is zoned Agricultural -A. Proposal - The applicant has submitted applications involving a Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, to permit a total of 38 detached dwelling units and 12 semi-detached dwellings. The lot frontages for the detached dwellings range from 12 m to 17.5 m and the lot frontages for the semi-detached dwellings are 15 m. The proposed semi-detached units would be located adjacent to Dundas Street. The zoning amendment would rezone the lands from A, Agricultural to an appropriate residential zone to permit construction of the dwellings noted above. The draft plan of subdivision would create freehold lots fronting public roads. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting on May 27, 2002. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 1st day of May 2002. David Nelson. Acting Manager, Current Planning Section Planning Services Department Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. The purpose of the wnendment is to make minor housekeeping changes to the recently approved Employment Lands Zoning By-law. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed zoning amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submis sions before the proposed zoning amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. You may direct any written submissions and/or questions to Ramona Boddington at the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310,1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3032, Email address: rboddington@town.oakville.on.ca. A copy of the final staff report, including the proposed zoning amendment, will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of Tuesday May 21, 2002 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 1" day of May, 2002. Ramona Boddington, Long Range Planning Section Planning Services Department THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER, under the MUNICIPAL TAX SALES ACT Take notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 P.M. (local time). May 21, 2002 at the office of the Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Oakville. ON L6J 5A6 A public tender opening will be held on the same day at 3:30 P.M. (local time) at the Oakville Town Hall. Trafalgar Room, following the dosing of tenders: Tax file # 94-08 Description of Land(s) Block 3. Plan M515, Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton, PIN 24902-0022, vacant land south side of Bristol Circle Lot 73, Plan M34, Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton, PIN 24873-0177, property municipally known as 141 Oakdale Drive Lot 120, Plan M335, Town of Oakville. Regional Municipality of Halton, PIN 24871-0245, properly municipally known as 1468 Ambercroft Lane Minimum Tender $55,666 23 00-03 $26,895.18 01-08 $27,924 34 The sale is governed by the Municipal Tax Sales Act. R.S 0.1990, c. M.60 and the rules made under the Act. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust company or Province of Ontario Savings Office, payable to the municipality and representing at least twenty percent (20%) of the tender amount The Corporation of the Town of Oakville makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold nor does the municipality provide vacant access to the successful purchaser. Responsibil ity for ascertaining these matters rests solely with potential purchasers. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus any accumulated realty taxes, the relevant land transfer tax and Goods and Sales taxes (GST) where applicable For further information regarding any issues relating to the sale please contact: Erica Roberts. Tax Collector, Finance Dept. (905) 845-6601 Ex. 3055 For a copy of the prescribed form of tender and information regarding the process, please contact: Purchasing & Office Services Division, Finance Department 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville ON L6J 5A6 (905) 338-4197 NOTICE O F PUBLIC MEETING APPLICANT: 0A KRID G E HEIGHTS LIMITED File: Z. 16 14.64 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Zoning Amendment 1528 Dundas Street West Part of Lot 25, Concession 1 S.D.S. APPLICANT: Shell Canada Products File Z.1425.10 Please be advised that a public information meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning Amendment as submitted by the above-noted applicant. This meeting will be an information meeting hosted by the Planning Services Department at which time details of the application will be presented and public concerns noted. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Trafalgar Room, Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville Any individuals wishing to attend the meeting and the subsequent meeting, which is yet to be determined, and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal and a key map may be found below. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed zoning amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submis sions before the proposed zoning amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. You may direct any written submissions and/or questions to Sally Stull at the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310,1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601. Ext. 3261, email address: sstull@town. oakville. on.ca. Location - The 0.76 ha site is located at the southeast corner of Third Line and Dundas Street (Regional Road 5) and is known as 1528 Dundas Street West. Official Plan - Figure Q. West Oak Trails Community, designates the subject land as Community Shopping Area Zoning -The site is zoned A - Agricultural Proposal - An application for a Zoning Amendment has been submitted to rezone the site to C6, service station uses and C2 Community Shopping Centre. The proposal includes a gas bar with convenience kiosk, and car wash, the applicant has proposed limited access from Third Line and Dundas Street. The easterly portion of the site is excess to the needs of the service station and the applicant intends to sever the parcel and transfer the parcel to the plaza site as a lot addition, separate notice will be circulated for the proposed land severance. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at a public meeting in the future. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 1st day of May, 2002. David Nelson, Acting-Manager Planning Services Department Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning Amendment as submitted by the above-noted applicant. This meeting will be a public meeting hosted by Town Council at which time the Staff Report and recommendations will be considered. This meeting will take place on Monday, May 27, 2002, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber*, Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, and Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed application, describing the land to which the proposed application applies, and a key map showing the location of the land to which the proposed application applies can be found below. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed zoning amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written sub missions before the proposed zoning amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Any questions or concerns may be addressed to David Nelson at the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3039, email address: dnelaon 9 tovYn.BaKYillfl.on.caA copy of the Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of May 21, 2002, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Location - The subject lands are located on the north side of Cornwall Road at Old Mill Road (northwest comer) and have municipal addresses of 40 Old Mill Road and 70 Old Mill Road. Official Plan - Figure H1, Land Use, Old Oakville Community, designates the subject land Residential High Density with a maximum density of 185 units per site hectare. In addition to the residential uses the Official Plan permits up to 930 m* of Neighbourhood Shopping Centre uses and up to 2300 m* of non-retail commercial space such as offices and private recreation facilities. Zoning - The site is zoned R8, Mixed Dwellings with a Special Provision 578 under Section 89 of the Zoning By-law. This special provision provides regulations for the uses on the land including a restriction of building height to 10 storeys and a maximum of 285 residential units. Under a Committee of Adjustment decision the number of units permitted on the site have been increased to 289 units and, in addition, 3 units are permitted as resident manager suites and not included in the maximum unit count (total of 292 units). The proposed building at 70 Old Mill Road is also regulated by this same special provision to permit 930 m2 of C1 uses and a maximum of 2300 mJ of leaseable floor area for a health club, business and professional offices and day nursery uses. Residential uses are not currently permitted at 70 Old Mill Rd. Propomal · The applicant has submitted an application involving a Zoning Amendment to address the following points: 1. increase the total number of residential dwelling units on the lands from 292 to 356. 2. increase the maximum height for #40 Old Mill Road from 10 storeys and 35 metres to 15 storeys and 50 metres which results in an increase of 42 units for this building. 3. add residential uses and long-term stay hotel suites as permitted uses for building #70 (22 units total) 4. recognize the 3 superintendent suites previously permitted through approval by the Committee of Adjustment as part of the common element and not as part of the residential component. Plaaae Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting to be held on May 27, 2002. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 1st day of May 2002. David Nelson , Acting Manager Current Planning Section Planning Services Department v i s i t · w w w · o a k v i l l e t r a i l s · c o n · d is c o v e r · Trout Lilies are nutrient sponges One of the first flower; to bloom in the forest is the Trout Lily. Don't be fooled by this flower's funny name the Trout Lily is a very important flower. During the winter fall leaves com post and many nutrients are left in the top layers of soil. Trout lilies absorb like sponges -all of the nutrients before the spring rains and melting snow can wash them away. When the Trout Lily is finished blooming, tree roots have thawed and are ready to absorb the nutrients from the composting Trout Lilies. 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