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Trafalgar Township Historical Society "Documenting, celebrating and preserving the agricultural heritage of North Oakville" |
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Trafalgar Township Historical Society "Documenting, celebrating and preserving the agricultural heritage of North Oakville" |
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Save Palermo From Demolition- April 26th
Trafalgar Twp Historical Society is concerned that the report we expect to be presented regarding Palermo on Monday April 26 at 5pm at Oakville Town council will not go far enough to protect Palermo Village. For one thing it seperates Palermo by Dundas and does not include the important south side of Bronte Rd. We would like to see the Town designate Palermo as a Heritage District to ensure it is saved for generations. Unfortunately you will only be able to view the report online one week in advance and if you have not registered by noon on April 26 you will not be able to speak at this planning and development meeeting or at the council meeting where it will be finalized. It is important that we get copies of this report to all our interested seniors who do not have access to the internet. If we are successful this would make Palermo the only Heritage District outside of old Oakville and I believe one of the only designated communities on Dundas Street- a very significant street in our Countries history. At the moment there are 5 locations designated as heritage in Palermo and almost every other house in Palermo is on the heritage registry but we do not feel based on current trends that this is enough to save these buildings from demolition. What's the harm in making it a district?? We have a unique opportunity here to save the last remaining town in the former Twp of Trafalgar (once this is gone there are no more chances- this is it!) and have developers create in-fill properties that fit the historical nature of this community so that we have a fantastic village that will be a destination point for shopping and to live in a distinct community. I urge you to either attend the meeting and make written comments there or to send your comments to the Town by April 26th- the address is below. Please also send us a copy so we have them to present to council at the appropriate time. michelle@tths.ca This may very well be the most important thing we ever do as a Historical Society- please help us save the last Town in Trafalgar from demolition- we won't have a second chance. MARK Monday APRIL 26th on your calendar and plan to come out and speak to the committee- bring your friends and family, bring posters, bring petitions, wear buttons and make sure you send a letter to the trustee at the email below or register to speak by noon on April 26th. Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input at a public meeting hosted by the Planning and Development Council to be held on April 26th, 2010: Open House: 5 - 7 PM Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, North Atrium Public Meeting: 7 PM Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Council Chambers PROPOSAL: The purpose of the proposed policies is to integrate land use with the cultural heritage of Palermo Village, introduce opportunities for streetscaping, as well as complement the policies found in proximity to the area. The proposed Official Plan Amendment will make changes to the North Oakville West Secondary Plan for Palermo Village, which applies north of Dundas Street. The subject land is located in Palermo Village north of Dundas Street. A key map has been provided for your ease of reference. These lands are also subject to PL 090614 (North Oakville West Secondary Plan) APPEALS: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Oakville before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted: a) the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Oakville Council to the Ontario Municipal Board; and b) the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Any submission to the Planning & Development Council, either in hard copy or in electronic format, must be forwarded to the Clerk's Department for receipt no later than 12 noon on the day of the meeting to ensure its availability to the Members of Council at the meeting. Individuals making oral submissions at the Public Meeting are requested to submit a written outline of the submission to the Town Clerk. All submissions should include the full name and address of the presenter. NOTIFICATION: If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk at the Town of Oakville, Clerk's Department, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6. MORE INFORMATION: The public may view planning documents and background material at the Planning Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on the Town's website at http://www.oakville.ca/northoakville.htm as of April 19th, 2010. Questions or written submissions may be directed to Ita Waghray, Planner, Planning Services Department at telephone: (905) 845-6601, extension 3264 or e-mail: iwaghray@oakville.ca. The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at (905) 815-6053. |