PAGE 2, WH1TY FMME PRESS, WDNMSAY, DECEMBERM19 Committee rejeets developer' s bidL for Cheaper housing. Candleli*ght, Open Ho ue Friday December 7th from- 6pm -1 2ridnight DOWNTOWVN WHITBY "Mystery Spotters" will be handing out "Downtomwn Dollars" Visit thefollowing stores for that special gftforfarnily Orfriends, with lots af in-store specials & draws. Bania's Flame Broiled Chicken 223 Brock St. N. 430-6599 "We're serving dinners until midniaht and offering a compimentary beveragc." Burtinsky & Brant FloristS 106 Byron St. S. 668-3335 'S minutes to the hour shopping spree with 50 per cent off al mcrchandise - limit 1 purchase per cu stomer." Dynes & Lloyd Jewellers Pearson Lanes 668-8042 "Stop by and browse and cnjoy soma cider & cookies." Garbo's Boutique 21Q Brock St. S. 668-0053 "Free balloons & huge savings." Horizon Computers 128 Dundas St. W. 430-2112 "40 per cent off disk gamcs." Lafontaine Trading Post 122 Brock St. N. 430-3774 "Join us for some Christmas goodies and our sale of 20 pcr cent off pink giasswear." Mercantile 321 flrock St. S. 668-3468 "Frce gifts and refreshmcnts." Ms. Emma Pearson Lanes 666-9368 "25 per cent off sweaters and T-shirts." Natural Measure 400 Dundas St. W. 666-2150 "Stop by and taste our delicious honiemade chocolates." Olde Silver Thimble Quilt Shoppe 119 Brock S t. S. 430-0297 "Tcr-rilic discounts and seasonal refreshmcnts." Outdoor Inn 305 Brock St. N. 668-0474 "Wai-m Up with our hot cidcr and cookies." Paradise Island & Tanning Pearson Lanes 668-1113 "Pick a discount coupon from our trec and enjoy some wine and cheesec." Patches & Threads 210 Brock St. S. 430-2736 "15 per cent off limited cdition prints, and hot cider & cookies." Picture This and That 115 Brock St. S. 666-1330 "Trisha IRomance okpit b $60."ebokpit2fr Rob's Records & More 105 Dundas St. W. 668-2599 "10 per cent off ail items in the store." Tass Jewellers 153 Brock St. N. 430-2500 "20 per cent off ail gold jeweileiy and ladies' & men's l3ulova watches, cxcluding engagement rings & wedding bands.'9 Vivian's Country Kitchen 114 Dundas St.-E. (off Perry) 430-7136 "D)rop by and sec our new look andi enjoy a free cup of coffce.". Wellers Furniture & Gifts 114 Dundas St. E. (off Perry) 666-8214 'Hand craftcd gifts and rine furniture. D)rop in and browse, and eoysome Christmas cookies & coffee." Wlhitby Fabries 215 Dundas St. E. 668-4821 "IZcfreshments, hourly prizes, sewin g machines & sergers at special prices, with frc gift wr.np." Yasmena's Fashion Gallery Pearson Lanes (2nd floor) 666-5526 "Drop by for coffee & cookies." Ye Olde Fashioned Christmas Store Pearson Lanes 430-7669 "I frcc decoration for children under 12." As there are too many stores to mention, be sure to reserve Friday night for your shopping date in downtown Whitby and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. By Mke Kowasldk A developer's bid to change the terms of an approved subdivision agreement has been rejected by Whitby's planning and develop- ment committee. The committee recommended Monday that a rezoning applica- tion from Nor-Arm Development, Inc. for property at 720 Anderson St. be denied. If the recommondation is approved by council in two weeks, Nor-Arm will not be allowed to build anything but single-faxnily homes on the site. Such a ruling will please about a dozen residents who attended Monday's public meeting and an additional 67 who wrote letters opposing the application. Nor-à m originally submitted a proposai which called for a mixed density project on the for- mer Boychyn farm. However, this proposai was revised to include only single- family homes after area resi- dents opposed semi-detached and townhouses on the site. A plan of subdivison for 82* single-family lots was approved, by council last Ja2nuary. But George Karakokkinos 'a consultant representing I4or Armi told the comniittee the developer now wishes to modilfr the proposai. N-or-Arm would like to add 20 more units and once again make a, portion of the development semi-detached and townhouse units. Although Karakokkinos said there were several reasons for requesting the change, "commit- tee membeïars- seized on his com- ment that current econ omic con- ditions are also a factor. «This is a difficuit situation," said councillor Ross Batten, com- mittee chairman. 'This committee and council deait with the residents ini good faith, to go back on their trust would be difficult for this coun- cil," said Batten. "My personal opinion is that I don't have any sympathy for it.» Councillor Lynda Buffett said there was no need to increase the population density of the neigh- She said the developer should look at other areas of the Town which have the proper zoning if the company is intent on build- inte higher-density project. Councillor Marcel Brunelle recalled the «concern the neigh- borhood had for semi-detached and townhouses.» He disputed Karakokkinos dlaim that residents would accept this proposai. more readily that the one they fought against last year. "I don't think the neighorood is happy, they were hpier with the original an,"said Bne1e. «Financial conditions are not a good reason to make changes in th esty of a subdivision. Although billed as a public meeting, only two people spoke after Bune1le moved ,that the application be denied. Both residents supported this decision, as did their neighbors with a show of hands. 9 1 Invites You.To Celebrate New Year'sat a ---ý - j