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Radiation level scare expensive Gerry Crack. oWner of Lumidial Canada Ltd., Richmond Hill‘ said this week the Ontario Health Ministry’s concern about excessive radiation levels in locations where radium has been used, has cost him some $5,000 or $6,000 to get his plant back in line. Issuance of a building permit for the foundation of the St. Charles Garnier Roman Catholic Separate School in the Were without permit for BAIF RC school Mr. Crack earlier accused the govern~ ment of “unnecessary scare mongering," after the ministry said radiation levels in his factory were potentially dangerous. There's no reason to fear the Easter Bunny won’t be around this year. Staff photographer Bruce Hogg had no trouble finding these furry egg carriers The building was reported to the Atomic Energy Control Board in Ottawa for imâ€" mediate action. The board had been working in co- operation with provincial and federal authorities since a Toronto building was first reported three weeks ago to have radiation well above the accepted levels. A company in the building héd produced luminous dials for aircraft instruments during the Second World War. He said, also. the very pe0ple who were telling him now to clean upâ€"the ministry of healthâ€"originally approved the transfer of equipment from Westinghouse in Don Mills to his plant in Richmond Hill when he first bought it. I Inside The Liberal Mr. Crack said the investigators could put a geiger counter in a bedroom with a luminOus dial in it and get a reading, too. He said he stopped using luminous paint on alarm clocks four years ago, and used silkscreen now instead of paint dials. Hé said there “never was any danger" at his plant. and described the situation as “almost a storm in a teacup.” However. in order that there could be no argument or possible danger about his operation. Mr. Crack said he was destroying about $4,000 worth of the screens and throwing out all his old equipment. some of which he had never used. Editorial - opinion King-Oak Ridges Real estate Service directory Classified In the Hill Entertainment Sports Scheduled events For the story of how a Thornhill family is bringing better health to their adopted family in Colombia. turn to the Nice News column on Page 12. The index of the regular news and ad- vertising features on the inside pages is as follows: For results of the opening games in the 8th Annual Richmond Hill International Midget Hockey Tournament and the Legion Midget~ Oakville Tuesday night game turn to Page 17. N0 shortage of Easter Bunnies Midget hockey action time 27-31 24-25 Victoria Square Carrville-Hillcrest Legion news Churches Vital statistics Gormley news Ward 3 news Richvale Record Spotlight at the pet shop of a local shopping centre. Hey Peter, where are you getting your eggs this year? The York Region Roman Catholic School Board’s solicitor John LeClaire, 'pleaded guilty to failing to inform the board a site plan agreement would be necessary. BAIF educationâ€"recreation complex was approved at the March 17 meeting of Rich- mond Hill TOWn Council. “Under the legislation you do have the privilege of exercising discretionary powers. I believe this is a case where you should. The site plan agreement will be prepared and presented for approval at the next council meeting. “This is a public institutional body. The specifics have largely been written by the town. “You are already in full control since you have written the site plan agreement into the drawings. “We want to get the kids in by the first Tuesday in September and are going to have a hard job to do it,” said LeClaire. Planning Director Hessie Rimon assured council the town’s staff and architect had developed a total site plan in conjunction with the public and Roman Catholic school boards. The architect on the Ste. Charles Garnier School “had worked with our ar- chitect on the Overall scheme," he said. The school's architect John Farrugia told council the tender for construction was let and the contractor was ready to start work immediately. Councillor Marylo Graham said there have been precedents where a foundation permit only has been issued so a start can be made on a building during favorable weather. She suggested this could solve the problem. He asked that the site plan agreement be waived. Councillor Andy Chateauvert said, “The site plan agreement is the only tool the municipality has to ensure the desired type of development. “I cannot support waiving it in this in- stance any more than in any other. Once you set a precedent you have to live with it." So council agreed to this compromise 22 By James Daw Thomhill-Vaughan residents will have an opportunity April 3 to see the conceptual plan for a city of 60,000 in their backyards. A meeting in Holy Trinity Anglican Church at 8 pm. has been called by the Thornhill-Vaughan Residents’ Association. It will also be the group‘s annual meeting. After a two-year gestation period, some people are wondering if the plan will be stillborn or severely mutilated as a result of pressure on town council by Speculative landowners. Though it has not been made public. a response to the plan of town consultants Sawchuk and Peach has been prepared by another group of consultants. These other consultants were commissioned by the major landholders in the study area. (Fhoio bv N099) Councillor installed swimming pool without building permit But no planning com- mittee meetings were held that month and because of the backlog the matter was coming before the com- mittee for the first time March 12. According to Fraser ap- plication for a site plan agreement was made November 27 and the site plan was to have been considered by planning committee in December. A stop work order was issued by the town. Poor timing was blamed by Solicitor David Fraser for construction without a site plan agreement and secondary permit of an addition to the NS. Smith Real Estate office on Yonge Street. When is a sideyard a frontyard? Answer: When it is the narrow side of a corner lot. This is the definition contained in Bylaw 66-71 of the Town of Richmond Hill. Last summer Al Duffy (now Ward 2 councillor) built a swimming pool on what he believed to be his side lot, because it is at the side of his house on Sussex Street. But Duffy appeared before Richmond Hill Council’s planning committee March 19 to speak in favor of his ap- plication for an “amendment to Section 6.1.67, zoning bylaw 66-71” vv-A . According to that section the pool is located on his front yard, although his house faces on Centre Street and mail is delivered to a Centre Street address. “I realize there are some mitigating circumstances in this case since Mr; Duffy expended a considerable amount of money on the basis the municipality was going to issue a building permit. “I think the municipality would be remiss if there were not some penalty assessed for building without a permit when the matter is brought to its attention," stated Regional Councillor Lois Hancey. “I don’t know if the regulatidns in respect to corner lots could be deemed discriminatory since the owners do not have the same freedom of use of their land as other property owners have.” _-_ _ .. ,. p“- "‘V‘The subject matter is construction of a pool without : building permit," Planning Director Hessie Rimon said. Lake Wilcox people rally behind centre _, liuffy'said his pool would be legal in other areas of Rich- mond Hill, which are still governed by Whltchurch and Markham zoning bylaws. “If it is in effecvt afi illegal use, it is up to council to enforce its bylaw,” stated Chairman Marylo‘ G_raham. w “va we don't, then it leaves us {vith less clout when we want to enforce it.” Méycir David Schiller cautioned, “We have to treat Mr. Duffy as we wquld trgat any‘other member of thelpublic.” He also listed the donations as the excavation, block laying. and electrical work. etc. “This is the kind of workable agreement between the government and the people for the benefit of the whole community we all like to see," he said. It Jvas agreed to seek the édvice of the town solicitor as to what action to take in the matter. He told council he felt the project could be accomplished within the total of the debentured $50,000 and the expected community centre grant of 25 percent of the cost, an estimated total of $65,000. ‘ Councillbr Marylo Graham also noted that in the same area a citizen donated the site for the Bond Lake Arena. The neighborhood centre will be built on Woodland Avenue on the site of a former hall which had 00 be razed when it was found to be unsafe. Laét year a debenture for this proposal for $50,000 was approved. But while awaiting Municipal Board approval the costs escalated to $93,000- A number of citizens of the area have volunteered to donate materials or labor or both toward the project, Parks Director David Hamilton reported to Richmond Hill council Monday night. Although escalating costs almost doubled the estimated cost of the proposed neighborhood centre at Lake Wilcox, the people of the area have guaranteed that it will be built this year. He recommended these offers be accepted and the project be undertaken this year by contract management. “We have heard nothing in Established 1878 Richmond Hill Edition The solicitor reported they had a first stage building permit, didn't have a second stage permit, but closed in the addition to prevent deterioration. Town challenged Mayor David Schiller told committee the applicant challenged the right of the town to demand a site plan agreement before the courts. But Mr. Fraser said he merely asked the court for a definition of the bylaw. “Richmond Hill Council has a policy to enter into a site plan agreement," Planner Randy Alcorn told the solicitor. “The procedure is an application for a site plan is made in a presentation to the planning committee and that the meantime,” he charged Ministry officials may not want to sit on their hands while local residents debate how to best achieve the nebulous principles of the plan â€" identity. diversity; efficiency and conservancy". Serving as support troops in the offensive may be the provincial ministry of housing. The details of an interim-water and sewer servicing agreement with Metropolitan Toronto to serve houses in another year are now being discussed. Apparently the response tries to shoot large holes in the Sawchuk concept and calls for a population of 100,000 in- stead of 60.000. And there are developer proposals for major subdivisions both inside and immediately outside the study area which do not fit into Sawchuk’s scheme. Em Lfihmmlt “T5 "In Essentials Umty m Non Essenhols Lrbvrfy m (1H rhmgs Chorrry' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1975 committee authorizes the staff to prepare the site plan. You are making the ap- plication tonight.” Policies differ Fraser, Vaughan‘s Plans for a prestige office building to be erected on the northwest corner of Elgin Mills Road and Yonge Street were presented to Richmond Hill Council’s Planning Committee March 20 by Planner Barry McKinnon for Emerald Isle Real Estate Ltd. Hugh Kerr of the firm was also present. The proposal’is for a four- storey office building with parking and covering ratio Plan office building at Elgin Mills and Yange From grade 5 are Sarah Beggs. Penny Davies. Tracey Bullock, Cathy Ann Crump and Beth Hiscoke; grades 3 and 4, Chrisi Gerber, Sara-Beth Dyson. Penny Cooke and Susan Toporowski; grade 6, Stephanie Douglas-Crampton, Mary Cove. Nancy Hongon. The Easter Bunny, complete with a basket of eggs for good little boys and girls, went hopping into the pediatrics section of York Central Hospital recently as a gift from the pupils of Pleasantville Public School. Easter gifts 'for sick children at YCH regional councillor who is chairman of that council’s planning committee, said their policy is to require a site plan only when the addition is for 50 percent or compatible with Bylaw 66- 71. A portion of the site will require a rezoning from flood zone to commercial. and another small part from residential to commercial. McKinnon said this is a minor watercourse and the commissioner of works had said he would prefer a boxed-in realignment of the stream. The building would be Because of the fragmented land-ownership pattern in the study area -â€" between Yonge and Dufferin Streets. Steeles Avenue and the proposed Highway 407 -- Sawchuk told The Liberal Friday a resolute stand by council is required to save the integrity of the plan. He is now considering what major studies would be required to incorporate a proposal by Glenn Shields Limited for a subdivision and regional shopping centre on the west side of Dufferin Street. rights so developers in the areas designated for schools and parks will share the wealth of landowners in the more profitable. nigh-density areas. 4- r. - __,,, This.rci<'pla‘ined Savichuk, requires the co-operation of developers and a decision by council not to let any lan- He has recSmnHended aisystem of trading development (Continued on Page 9) He described the Smith addition as a simple addition of office space, which conforms to the bylaw and more of the existing floor space. about 45 to 50 feet high and contain about 20,000 square feet of usable space. It is proposed to establish both an entrance and exit on Elgin Mills Road to provide better traffic flow and relieve congestion at the Elgin Mills-Yonge in~ tersection. Parking spéces would total 68. 48 pages Diane Alexson and Judy Gerber; grade 5, Cathy Giles, Shelley Hadwen, Amanda Wheeler, Carol Querengesser and Sophie Howe; grades 1 and 2. Stephanie Harrison, Laurie Morphy, Angela Kite. Susan Arai. Crystal Hodge, Donna Hill, Karen Mross. Completely surrounded by the youngsters, and en- joying every minute of it, are Director of Volunteers Mrs. Joyce Studdy and Head Nurse Mrs. Pauline Morse, who accepted the gifts for the hospital. Extensive landscaping is Price 15 cents will be a credit to the town’s main street. The committee received the application and referred it to staff for preparation of a site plan and a report. It will serve as the headquarters of the real estate firm \and probably house a bank as well as other professional offices. The application was received and referred to the planning director for a report. The building will be air conditioned and served by an elevator. It will have a 50~ foot setback from Yonge. planned Backing his claim is the fact that multiple listing sales here in York Region for the first two months of 1975 totalled 146 for $9,349,975. A continued rise in house prices is forecast by Donald Young, newly elected president of the 645 member York County Region Real Estate Board. Mr. Young, a vice- president of A. E. LePage (Ontario) Ltd. has been in real estate for the past 21 years. This compared to 79 for $3,086,350 for the same period last year in York. Listings are also running ahead of last year’s figures with 639 compared to 125. (Photo by H099)