Response to Windsor Star Article

When Neighbourhoods Change, so do Neighbours

Letter
Published: Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Re: C. Bagley's comments about commercial building and hot rod garage, Feb. 22. Mr. Parent, who conducted the meeting, was only pointing out the obvious -- that change is happening quickly and that the commercial building's use will have to change with it. Monmouth Road has experienced a huge reincarnation over the past 20 years as a highly desirable place to live. The latest proof of this is the Club Lofts condominium development, which is directly across Monmouth Road from the offending building.

There is no objection to the gentlemen who operate the "hot rod garage" but they, as tenants, must surely see the writing on the wall. If they object to the mounting pressure from the existing neighbourhood, what do they expect to happen when 60 new neighbours with expensive condos move in across the street. The commercial space which they currently rent will be much more profitable as a hair dressing shop or a gift boutique. The owners of that building are undoubtedly aware of this. It's probably a good time to start looking for a new location for the hobby.

C. Bagley is right about one thing: Monmouth Road is a public residential street and this should be respected accordingly, as it would be in Lakeshore.

Peter Angermann

Windsor