PAGE 14, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1989 Condo not wanted by CARA, residents A condominium application for the southwest corner of Kendal- wood Rd. and Nichol Ave. came under fire from area residents at a public meeting Monday night. Phil Connelly, on behalf of the Corridor Area Ratepayers' Asso- ciation and nearby residents, mentioned inadequate school accommodation nearby, in- creased traffic problems, pro- perty devaluation and possible drainage problems as he expressed opposition to the three-story conao plan. He said the condo, a single building to have 28 units, would also overlook his and other back- yards, thus posing "an uncomfor- table arrangement." The property is now zoned institutional, but Lorelie Jones, representing applicant Whitby Estates Ltd., said the developer was unable to find anyone wil- ling to use the property for insti- tutional purposes, so it was deci- ded that residential uses would be appropriate. Institutional uses include arena, church, nursery school, nursing home, school or private tennis/squash club. Connelly, a Kirby Cres. resi- dent, later said that he had learned about a church interest approaching the owner about the property. Connelly noted that the pro- perty could also be used for a community rec facility, which he said was needed in east Whitby. "I feel we are in need of one," added Dolores Holliday of North- view Ave. "I think it should be kept institutional." Paul Rycroft of the Whitby planning department explained that the two-acre property was originally approved for use as a community services block as part of the Whitby Estates urban area. plan. The Town had the option to buy the land for community ser- vices use, but did not exercise that option. In 1982 the develo- per became owner of the pro- perty. "I feel we've been let down," said Holliday, who asked why a public meeting had not been held when the Town dropped its option. Councillor Joe Drumm, plan- ning committee chairman, agreed that it was "unfortunate that the option had not been ' icked up. And he indicated to a owell Rd. resident that a com- munity service facility would be reviewed for the property. "It would be a good chance to correct an old mistake," said the resident. Metro now may quit dump site a month early Despite previous claims, Metropolitan Toronto is unlikely to quit using the Brock West landfill site in Pickering six months before it is full in the spring of 1990, according to Dur- ham Region chairman Gary Her- rema. Herrema met with Metro offi- cials last week and among the topics of discussion was when Metro would quit using the SEE PAGE 21 COMMERCIAL,PUBLIC AND PERSONAL-GTHER AUTO INSURANCE PUBLIC HEARING The Auto Board will commence a Public Hearing beginning February 27, 1989 to consider Auto Insurance Rates for Commercial, Public and Personal-Other Vehicles to be effective in 1989. Independent consultants will release their proposal for these rates on February 20, 1989. Copies will be available. The Board is not bound by this proposal. Public participation in the hearings is essential. You have the right to be heard. For further information call: Toronto: 222-AUTO Toll free: 1-800-668-0128 Ontario Automobile Insurance Board Ontario Commission de l'assurance- automobile de l'Ontario 5 Park Home Avenue 4th Floor North York, Ontario M2N 6L4 DURHAM REGIONAL police say it was fortunate that more people weren't hurt last Friday morning when a car driven by Terry Bryant of 922 Byron St. S., southbound on Brock St. N., struck the rear end of a car driven by John Gulas of Oshawa. Bryant's car then collided with a third car, driven by David Grylls, of 10 Charles St. Brooklin. Bryant slip- ped underneath the dashboard while the car continued 350 metres down Brock St., eventually crossing into the northbound lanes and hit- ting a pole. Bryant was taken to Ajax-Pickering hospital with facial and internal chest injuries. Gulas was taken to Oshawa hospital with minor injuries. Police have yet to lay charges, and are waiting for the resutt of tests sent to the Centre of Forensic Science in Toronto. Opposition to authorities' amalgamation The proposal for amalgamation is part of a provincial report containing 30 recommendations to improve the conservation authorities. The Province has recommened that the 33 conservation authori- ties be reduced to 18 through amalgamation. Under the plan, by 1992, CLOCA would amalgamate with Ganaraska. Ganaraska's jurisdic- tion falls in the eastern part of Durham and Northumberland County. According to Bugelli, amalga- mation is not in the best interest of Durham Region rsidents. "How much would we have in common with, say, a proposed subdivision in Ganaraska. Areas of common interests and common p roblems should be the criteria for amalgamation)," said Bugelli. He suggested CLOCA be amal- gamated with parts of the Ganaraska, Kawartha and Metro conservation authorities to better "reflect regional boundaries." Bugelli is getting support for CLOCA's argument from Dur- ham Region staff. In a report to members of the planning, finance and works committees, to be discussed at a meeting next Tuesday, Feb. 28, the three commissioners have recommended the Region oppose the amalgamation of CLOCA and Ganaraska. While a reduced number of conservation authorities are expected to provide - better accountability to the Province, the opposite is true for Durham Region, according to the report. "The amalgamated conserva- tion authorities may be less accountable to the Region of Dur- ham than existing conservation authorities due to their extensive areas of jurisdiction outside the Region," stated the report. Besides CLOCA and Ganaraska, Durham will also have three other amalgamated authorities within its boundary. Kawartha Region and Otonabee Region, Lake Simcoe Region and Nottawasaga Region and Metro- politan Toronto Region. The report also noted that the amalgamation of authorites will cost the Region an additional $132,460, (in 1987 dollars). "This represents an increase of approximately 11 per cent over the $1.1-million spent by the Region on its existing conserva- tion authorities in 1987," noted the report. Change in flood standard for Pringle A change in the regulatory flood standard for the Pringle Creek watershed will mean some development south of Burns St., according to Bob Short, planning director at the Town of Whitby. The Ministry of Natural Resources changed the flood standard from the Hurricane Hazel Storm to the 100 year flood standard last month. Vince Kerrio, Minister of Natural Resources, said, "Even though the flood standard is reduced, the basic concept of floodplain management remains unchanged; that is, ensuring that new development is not flood susceptible and that flooding concerns are not created- or aggravated for existing develop- ment." Short feels the change in sta- tus of the flood standard is "beneficial" to the town. "There will be some areas that are impacted (by development) south of Burns St. A proportion will be residential,and this has all been approved by council anyway. It's nothingnew." Central Lake Ontario Conser- vation Authority (CLOCA) chair- man Bill Campbell feels the change in the flood standard may save taxpayers a few dollars. With new development in the Prin gle Creek area, the width of the floodplain "has been cut in half," he said. The change in the standard was made in response to a request by the Town of Whitby and Durham Region. Injuries in accident A plan by the Province to amalgamate the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has been opposed by CLOCA and Durham Region's planning, finance and works commis- sioners. "We are not opposed to some kind of amalgamation but the Province's suggestion is not the best," said CLOCA chairman and Whitby councillor Joe Bugelli. HOT MARKET HOT RATES 4 O EXCLUSIVE 5% MLS Cet avis est disponible en version francaise