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Kerr Village awaits green light on streetfront facelift plan by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 5 | Thursday, October 3, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Plans on the books to revitalize Kerr Village were largely well received by the public at Oakville's Planning and Development Council Monday. Residents were invited to comment on the pilot Kerr Village Façade Improvement Program, which would see municipal grants help with upgrades for properties facing public streets. The five-year program, which has yet to be approved by council, would apply to commercial, office, and mixed-use properties in the village, subject to program eligibility requirements. Grants would be equal to 50 per cent of the cost of eligible improvements up to $10,000 -- or $12,500 for corner properties. Participation would be voluntary. "The goal for Kerr Village, as stated in the Livable Oakville Plan, is that Kerr Village will be revitalized as a vibrant business district and cultural area," stated Town planner Brad Sunderland in a report to council. "One of the objectives to guide decisions and achieve this goal is to create an attractive public realm by promoting high-quality streetscapes and open spaces to create a comfortable, accessible and unique community." Sunderland said the program is intended for property owners interested in receiving financial assistance for comprehensive projects, which provide longer-term benefits. It is not intended as a maintenance program or to be used for small repairs. If a project costs less than $3,000, the Town will not contribute. Improvements to the interior of a property or to parts of the outside that do not face the street, such as roof repairs, would not be eligible. Those interested in receiving a municipal grant for this type of improvement would need to go through an application process, during which their proposed improvements would be examined by Town staff. The grants would also be restricted to one per property parcel owner per calendar year. Staff hope to launch the program in early 2014, however, before that happens, Town council must pass a bylaw designating the community improvement project area. Funding for the program must also be approved in the Town's 2014 budget process. During Monday's meeting, Kerr Village BIA past-chair Allan Kowall said the BIA's sub development committee recently met with Town planners on the program. "At our next board meeting we are going to bring this back and we expect the full board to thoroughly approve it," said Kowall. see Red on p.15 FREE INSTALLATION SAFETY COVER SALE!! 12'x24' RECT $599 *Installed SAFETY COVER SALE 14' x 28' RECT $799 16' x 32' RECT $899 18' x 36' RECT $1099 20' x 40' RECT $1199 *Installed Similar Savings On Shaped Pools INGROUND POOLS FACTORY DIRECT 12'x24' Inground Kidney Shaped Pool $24,995 INSTALLED* Vinyl & Fiberglass Available WINTER COVERS 12'x24' Rect 1/G $49 14'x28' Rect 1/G $59 16'X32' Rect 1/G $79 15' Round A/G $29 18' Round A/G $39 21' Round A/G $49 24' Round A/G $69 FACTORY DIRECT VINYL LINER SALE! SAVE BIG! 12'X24' $999 14'X28' $1,099 16'X32' $1,299 18'X36' $1,499 20'X40' $1,799 REPLACE YOUR LINER THIS FALL AND NO TAX HOME FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES OAKVILLE 905-845-6556 · 427 SPEERS RD. UNIT 6 (BETWEEN DORVAL & 4TH LINE) OPEN SUNDAYS ­ 11AM- 4PM PLUS SALE 18'x36' Rect 1/G $99 + many more sizes ORY BUY FACTT! DIREC · 4 Person Spa · Plug n' play 110v · Just Plug It In! Free Installation $15,999 installed* 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1 OAKVILLE www.leisureindustries.ca Swim Spas $ 1,999 Pools, Spas, Billiards *Limited Time Offer, No Dealers Please, Quantities Limited. *Not applicable on prior sales orders. Restrictions apply. Check in store for details. FACTORY DIRECT FACTORY DIRECT 905.815.5252 www.palmabrava.com You'll always want what is best for your child. When it comes to driver training, you cannot cut corners. Young Drivers of Canada teaches in-car life-saving emergency braking and swerving techniques. Knowing how to drive safely means having the skills to react to the unexpected. For info or to enroll visit www.yd.com or call 289.644.2374 Effective driver training is proven to save lives. Oakville 125 Lakeshore Rd. E. Suite 305 Oct 7 - Mon/Wed or Oct 26 - 2 wknds Burlington 2465 Walkers Line 1 block south of Dundas Oct 19 - 2 wknds or Nov 5 - Tue/Thur MTO APPROVED BEGINNER DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE PROVIDER ISO 9001:2008 Registered