Mail - Mt Evelyn Mail - 10th June 2014

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Subdivide or sell By MELISSA MEEHAN FOR Lang Baulch’s parents, the ability to subdivide their property is the difference between staying in the community and being forced to move away. The Mount Evelyn resident says without the ability to split their land, they have no other choice. This week Yarra Ranges residents should have received a letter from the council asking for their views in relation to possible changes to the Low Density Residential Zone proposed by the State Government. The changes would reduce the minimum subdivision size for new lots from 4000 square metres (one acre) to 2000 square metres (half an acre) pro-

vided the lot is connected to reticulated sewerage and not a septic system. The application for a subdivision would still need to go to council and be granted a permit. Mr Baulch said while only seven per cent of homes in the Yarra Ranges would be able to take advantage of the changes, it was important that the council supported it. “It wouldn’t affect neighbourhood character,” he said. “But it would allow for more continuity in terms of towns.” He said in some towns there were smaller lots beside bigger properties that were scattered through the Ranges. “For example in Old Hereford Road in Mount Evelyn, there are many

smaller lots beside my parents’ place,” he said. “So for them to subdivide, it would only mean one extra house and wouldn’t affect the neighbourhood.” He said it was important that these changes were passed, saying that it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity for it to happen. “We have an aging population, especially in Mount Evelyn,” he said. “To be able to give these older residents an opportunity to be able to stay in their community, keep their links with friends and family, without causing any real changes to the neighbourhood - I think it’s a wonderful idea.” Upwey resident and man about town Peter Marke said the proposed

changes were an excellent idea. “Hopefully it will enable older people to divide their property and stay here - it’s certainly a fantastic idea,” he said. “It’s good for Upwey, at least in terms of sustainability for the town.” He said Upwey and other towns were crying out for something like this, and now that the council had the opportunity they should take it with both hands. “Unfortunately the size of the allotments are still a little big,” he said. “There are only a few larger blocks that it applies to. “Where it applies is a good thing. But the council needs to take it a step further.

The number of lots in the Low Density Residential Zone 4000sqm and greater Belgrave

68

Monbulk

51

Montrose

88

Mount Evelyn

96

Selby

11

Tecoma

18

Upwey

65

Upper Ferntree Gully

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60th shines of diamonds By REBECCA BILLS AFTER five years of WW2 service, including time in Papua New Guinea, Allan Thompson’s sister Faye decided it was time he found a wife. And after bringing various friends home she thought Mr Thompson might like his now wife, Alice. She was the one who caught his eye and over a half a century later still has his heart. Married in 1954, the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last Thursday. “We were married in a little bluestone church in central Victoria where I was from,” Mrs Thompson said. “Being married in a church, I promised God that I would love Allan and look after him until Picture: ROB CAREW the day I die.

Allan and Alice Thompson on their 60th wedding anniversary. 121607

“So that’s what I thought I would do. It hasn’t been a great problem.” The Silvan South couple said after five children and losing count of the number of grandchildren, they live a simple life on the farm they have had together all their married life. Mr Thompson said he moved to Wiseman Street in Silvan South 89 years ago with his family at age four. “We moved up here from Sandringham onto a bush block on top of the hill - I’ve been here ever since,” he said. Mrs Thompson says one of the best things about Mr Thompson is his sense of humour - even though it “has slipped a bit in recent years”. “You need lots of love and patience for it to last this long,” she said.

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