Ripley Square on planning agenda Monday night
By Liz Dadson

Huron-Kinloss Council

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The Huron-Kinloss planning meeting Monday night (July 27) will be at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre auditorium to accommodate the interest in the Ripley Square proposal by developer David Brown.

The Official Plan amendment and zoning amendment for the $10-million project are scheduled for that meeting. It was originally to be held at the township council chamber, but because more than 200 notices have been sent out, the venue has been changed. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Brown's proposed subdivision was discussed at the council meeting Monday night (July 20), as council gave final reading to the zoning amendment bylaw. A few minor changes were made to the plan which would include 51 single-detached dwellings and 29 townhouse units on 23 acres of land at 32 Huron St., at the south end of Ripley.

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22/07/2009 10:16 PM

In other news ...

• A resident is concerned that Point Clark is starting to look like a flea market with all the weekend yard sales. In a letter to council, he said many items, including furniture, are set out at the end of driveways and it's becoming an eyesore, especially on Huron Road. Council agreed to have staff check into the situation to see if it's an isolated incident or a real problem.

• Someone has been firing guns near the Green Acres Campground, much to the irritation of the campers there. Council received a letter, stating another incident occurred Sunday (July 19) and the campground owners want something done about it. Councillor Anne Eadie said the nearby gun club has put in place safety precautions. Mayor Mitch Twolan suggested council meet with the OPP and arms control and look into the situation.