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Wednesday June 7, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A7 COMMENT S h o p p in g t r i p le a v e s m o m & d a u g h t e r p u n c h y I've got to be honest: I don't buy all this bonding stuff. I'll happily head out for a jog with my daughter, although I have to admit I get tired of being left behind. And I'll go for a bike ride with my son, as long as he doesn't hang off the side of his BMX bike or do stunts for a laugh just to freak out his mother. Ha ha. But when it comes to the simple shopping trip, I am lost. I am complete ly and utterly bewildered. I know life has changed....it's no longer slow walks downtown pushing a stroller or wagon, maybe stopping for an ice cream. My kids have outgrown all of that. They may relent and be seen with us, their uncool parents, in public, but it better be someplace okay -- not at a concert hall or outdoor park, for heav en's sake. Dropping them off at a movie, maybe. Or, heaven help us, at a mall. Oh, please, I beg you...don't make me go to a mall. Don't place me behind the wheel of my car, the reluctant chauf feur, forced to listen to Kiss 92's Tarzan Dan's dubious charm seeping through the radio and then try t o ' negotiate through traffic as my daughter punches buttons on my radio...punch, punch, punch. "Can you believe that song," she screams over the radio, the open win dow, the traffic, the sound of my brain splitting in two. "They used to be so good, that band, and listen to them now." To think just a few short years ago we were listening to Bach on our way to violin lessons. Bach? You must be kid ding. When you go to a mall, it's got to E 9 DIANE HART be Goo Goo Dolls or Smashmouth or hilarious renditions of the stuff we used to listen to way back when. "Mick Jagger? Isn't he 40 or some thing?" she says, idly, busy again with the buttons of the car radio. Punch, punch, punch. Well, it's not as if we are not there to have a conversation or anything. We are on a mission. We are heading to a mall for a skirt. I have already fore warned my daughter: I don't do skirts. Dresses, sometimes. But skirts? What do I know about them? All I say, is.... get one that's cheap. She just shakes her head, that glint in her eye that says it all: I know what I want. "Well, what about that skirt you got for Deb's wedding last year?' I venture. "Oh, Mom," she says, a look of pity on her face. "Those skirts are so out." Oh. Off to the mall. We get a parking spot, usually 14 miles from the nearest entrance and easily forgettable because it all looks the same. I always lose the car, making my kids crazy. Well, I suppose losing the car isn't quite as bad as losing the keys, which I also do on a regular basis. And when it is both, they are ready to walk home. But not quite. Walk???? Are you kidding? That's the puzzle. Whereas Kate will happily walk 80 miles in a nondescript, culturally bereft mall looking for the perfect skirt (it's a skirt, I repeat wearily, just a skirt), there seems to be a problem translating that energy into the everyday stuff, like walking the dog around the block for instance. But I am whining. This skirt, I should mention, is not just a skirt. There are many different skirts, I am told. Firmly. I see, out of the comers of my eye, other mothers out skirt shopping with their daughters. It's interesting, you Conservation group supports sustainable development We would like to thank the Beaver for the coverage of the May 18th public information meeting at Town Hall regarding the development north of Hwy. 5. We'd like to use this opportuni ty to clear up any misconceptions about Oakville Green that may have been formed as a result of the article. The goal of Oakville Green is to ensure that the Town of Oakville imple ment the recommendations of its own consultants, LGL Ltd.; the Region's own environmental Advisory Committee, EEAC, and the Town's own official plan. These recommendations support the creation of a Natural Heritage System, a contiguous and viable'green way wildlife corridor that will run east-west through the study Letters to the Editor area, and will allow for a protected habi tat where wildlife and public recreation may co-exist. The Natural Heritage System will be created from the 1,250 acres of lands designated by LGL as having significant environmental fea tures. Oakville Green is not opposed to sustainable development. Oakville Green's use of the world "WHOA" is meant to slow down the process until the Town commits to a detailed and thorough implementation plan that will explain how the Town intends to preserve the 1,250 acres of land to be used for the Natural Heritage System. How can we move forward if know, this skirt shopping phenomenon. While the daughters all slide past each other near the change rooms, appraising all the details, the mothers simply look at each other with understanding. Worn out yet?, we seem to ask each other. Not yet. Not quite. "Here's another one to try on," one mother says to her daughter encouragingly. The daughter is unimpressed. "It's awful, I hate it," she responds. Another Kodak moment for mothers and daughters everywhere. Then there is the cost. At least I have learned to firm up a deal before I even reach for my keys. I am adamant: if there are certain pricey items of clothing that must be purchased for anyone in this home, there has to be contributions from their own precious stash of money. There is not, I repeat, some tree of money in the back yard. there is no plan?To which they roll their eyes. As if I Because Oakville Green does under care. stand the complexity of the issue, we are At least when it comes to the crunch asking the Town to slow down and re - that moment in the change room when, examine its plan, making sure all issues, hurrah, a skirt is chosen - it doesn't mean such as traffic, the Burnhamthorpe I am forking over a million dollars just Bridge, and the Natural Heritage to get out of the blasted place. System, for example, have been careful She grumbles. But we had a deal. So ly dealt with. Thanks for allowing us to set the she has to fork over her share. What does it matter, anyway. She record straight. Renee Sandelowsky found a skirt. And her mother actually Oakville Green found her car. Tarzan Dan is once again demanding the phrase that pays, the P.S. To the approximately 300 resi music is pumping out of the speakers dents who attended the public inform a and she is happily punch punch punch tion meeting, YOU DID M AKE A D IF ing the buttons on my car radio. Another FERENCE! L et' s do it again on June successful shopping trip. 26th fo r the Council meeting! What could be better? <3> 1225 T ra fa lg a r R oad O A K V IL L E 8 4 5 -6 6 0 1 TOWN OF OAKVILLE CONTRACT NO. R-336-00 - UPPER MIDDLE ROAD CONSTRUCTION (Fourth Line to Postmaster Drive) TENDERS, on forms provided will be received by the Town Clerk, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 2L1 until 2:00 pm Local Time on: B u ild in g S e rvic e s Departm ent for the following work: APPROXIMATELY 2 JO KM OF ARTERIAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION including the following major items: Approximately 33,000 m3excavation and grading. Approximately 14,200 tonnes of Hot Mix Asphalt Approximately 56,000 tonnes of granular roadbase. Approximately 10,300 sq. m. of concrete sidewalks and surfaces Approximately 8,700 lin. m. of concrete curb and gutter. Approximately 2,730 lin. m. of 250mm to 525mm storm sewers and related appurtenances. Approximately 370 lin m. o f2400 mm wastewater main and related appurtenances Roadway streetlighting and underground traffic signals works. Seeding and sodding Plans, specifications and tender forms will be available on or after Thursday, June 1, 2000 and may be obtained from the Department of Public Works, 2274 Trafalgar Road, for a non-returnable payment of FIFTY dollars ($50.00), GST included, by cash or certified cheque payable to the Town of Oakville. The Contractor whose tender is accepted shall be required to post a Performance Bond satisfactory to the Town Council, equal to 100% of the Contract Price and a Labour and Material Payment Bond totalling 50% of the Contract Price. A certified cheque, a Bank/Trust Co. Draft or a Bid Bond for the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each tender. Tenders will be opened publicly at a meeting of the Tender Opening Committee at the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 2:30 pm Local Time. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. R. G. Green, P. Eng., Director, Department of Public Works E X T E N D E D O F F IC E H O U R S THURSDAY JUNE 15,2000 If you wish to enquire about the status o f your Building Permit, drop off an application, or pick up your approved permit, you can now do so during our extended office hours, which are: M onday - T hursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon You can reach us at the following telephone number (905) 845-6601, ext. 3186 T H IR D L IN E Wyecroft Road to Upper Middle Road Class Environmental Assessment Study NOTICE OF FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT In order to address growing traffic congestion on/Third Line and to enable co- ordination with the Ministry of Transportation's (MTO) design of the QEW / Third Line interchange, the Town of Oakville and MTO are carrying out a study of Third Line from Wyecroft Road to Upper Middle Road in accordance with the requirements o f the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The study is addressing the EA requirements for both Third Line and the interchange with the QEW. Taking into consideration the problem being addressed, potential environmental effects and mitigation measures and the comments from the public, property owners and government agencies, the recommended alternative is shown on the key plan and includes: - the widening and reconstruction o f Third Line to 4 lanes plus median with turning lanes at intersections as required · a new interchange at the QEW with Third Line going over the QEW. The nature o f the recommended undertaking identifies it as a Schedule Study `C' under the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Areai Projects and a Group `B ' project under M TO's Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (1999). An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared and by this Notice is being placed in the public record .QEW . for a 30 day review period. Subject to the receipt o f the necessary approvals W Y tC R O FT ROAD and allocation o f appropriate funding, the Town o f Oakville and MTO intend to proceed with J" implementation o f the recommended undertaking as outlined in the ESR. The ESR is available for review during normal business hours at: W --tO ak T ra in B»vd f i NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Applicant: Design Quorum Inc. File No: Z.1607.04 and 24CDM-0000I Please be advised that two public meetings will be held to discuss a proposed Plan of Condominium and Zoning Amendment as submitted by the above-noted applicant. A public Information meeting will be held on June 14, 2000 in the Bronte Room, commencing at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. The second 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 July 10, 2000 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Should Council recommend draft approval of the Condominium plan, it will then be forwarded to Edward Salisbury, Director of Planning Services to the Town of Oakville, as the approval authority. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the approval authority, in respect of the proposed plan of condominium, does not make oral submission at the public meeting, if one is held, or make written submission to Edward Salisbury, Director o f Planning Services Department, Town o f Oakville at the above noted address, before the proposed plan of condominium is approved or refused, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified o f the decision of the Town of Oakville in respect of this proposed plan of condominium, you must make a written request to Edward Salisbury, Director o f Planning Services Department, at the above address. Any written submission and/or questions may be directed to 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: dneIson@town.oakville.on.ca. Any individuals wishing to attend these meetings and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal may be found below. A copy of the Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk's Depart ment as of Tuesday, July 4, 2000, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Location -- The subject site, comprised of approximately 0.5058 hectares, is located on the south side o f Cornwall Road in the QEW East Industrial District. Official Plan -- Figure Ind A, QEW East Industrial District designates the subject lands Light Industrial. Up to 50% of the lands located on the south side of Cornwall Road may be rezoned to permit office uses without amendment to the Official Plan Zoning -- The land is currently zoned M l, Light Industrial Proposal -- The proposal involves a draft plan of condominium and zoning amendment to permit office uses. Units containing offices will be sold with the parking areas and entrances from Cornwall Road held by the condominium corporation as common elements. The buffer area adjacent to the residential zone, which is located to the south of the subject lands, will be held as an exclusive use area for unit 1 of the condominium. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting on July 10, 2000. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 7th day of June, 2000 John Ghent, Manager, Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department UPPER MIDDLE I ft v Proposed W id e n in g Q El , - i C N R A IL ^ ^ j Proposed ---------- In te r c h a n g e The Town of Oakville Clerk's Office 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 Glen Abbey Branch Oakville Library 1415 Third Line Oakville, Ontario L6J 4Z3 The Regional Municipality of Halton Clerk's Office 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6J6E1 Ministry of the Environment Central Region Halton-Peel District Office 1182 North Shore Blvd East, 1" Floor Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Z9 Ministry of Transportation Central Region Planning and Environmental Office 3,d Floor, Atrium Tower 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Further information may be obtained from the Town of Oakville Public Works Department by contacting Mr. Dan Cozzi, Manager o f Design and Construction at 845-6601; or Ms. Leslie Scott or Mr. Michael Chiu o f McCormick Rankin at 823-8500. Interested persons may provide written comment to the Town Clerk (address above), within 30 calendar days from the date o f this Notice. If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Town o f Oakville or the MTO, a person may request that the Minister of the Environment "bump- up" this project to an individual EA. "Bump-up" requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days o f this Notice. A copy of the "bumpup" request shall be sent to the Director o f Public Works for the Town of Oakville. If there is no "bump-up" request received by July 7, 2000, the project will be implemented as outlined in the ESR. Minister o f the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 12* Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4V1P5 This notice issued Wednesday, June 7, 2000. 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD · OAKVILLE, ONTARIO · L6J 5A6