STOP MCDONALDS INFESTING RYE
This is an URGENT call out to all those who wish to keep Rye the small, friendly and inviting beach town it currently is.
It has come to my attention that both McDonalds and Hungry Jacks are looking to infest our town with their 'restuarants'.
Although this is still only a 'rumour' I have spent hours trying to gather information, and every new piece I receive just substantiates my fears.
My research has informed me that Hungry Jacks is looking at the site next to Peninsula Surf and that McDonalds is purchasing the house at 2 Dundas Street and the 2 houses and 1 vacant block on the corner of Pt Nepean Road and Dundas St.
It is my opinion, and the opinion of EVERYONE that I have spoken to, that this is a horrific possibility for the entire town of Rye, especially the opening of a McDonalds in a residential zoned area which would involve knocking down some beautiful old homes.
I have spoken to the council and so far no planning permits have been submitted, however, I have also discovered that, although the Pt Nepean and Dundas St site is listed as Residential Zone 1, as it is bordering a commercial zoned area a convenience restaurant only needs the standard planning permits and does not need to go to a planning amendment.
WHAT CAN WE DO
We can not complain to the shire planning department until there is infact a planning application submitted. The shire should advertise the permit through various means, such as in the paper, notifying homes in the immediate area, erecting a 'yellow sign' etc etc, although they do not have to do all these things. A permit application will be advertised on the shire website http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/, try looking under 'on exhibition'. A permit may not have much details on it, it may only say 'take away restaurant' or 'restaurant for more than 60' etc.We need to be vigilant and ensure that EVERYONE knows about the threat. I am concerned that this permit could simply slip through without anyones knowledge. So, if anyone sees or hears anything, can they please spread the word. I am desperate to receive any information I can get, so please keep me informed.
I will be continuing this fight. I will stay in contact with the shire, the community action group and anyone else I can think of.
Maybe letters to our councillors? Any other thoughts?
WHAT IS AT STAKE
A McDonalds in Rye will not only be a blight on the general feel and appearance of our town, but it will also increase the amount of rubbish in our area, increase the 'hoon drivers' that will be speeding through drivethru at all hours of day and night and most importantly, greatly affect the traders that already exist in our town. I believe, as do many of the local shop owners, that this will mean the end of more than one food outlet on the foreshore. Tourists are NOT going to support the local shop over the multinational!!!
Please help me gather information in the fight against a McDonalds or Hungry Jacks in Rye.
2 comments:
You people are very hypocritical. You foolishly think that McDonald's opening a restaurant here is suddenly going to increase the amount of 'hoons'?! Have you looked out along Nepean Hwy during 6 months of the year and see all the hoons going to the beach? Regarding the rubbish, why persecute McDonald's itself when it is the very members of the community that live in your community that are the offenders. Moreover, are you out there campaigning against Phillip Morris for cigarette butts? Coles for shopping bags? Coca Cola for aluminium cans and plastic bottles?
Thank you for your comment. All opinions are valuable.
Our campaign is against all fast food giants, not just McDonald's and Hungry Jacks. Whether the blame should lie with McDonalds or the litterers is irrelevant, the outcome is the same.
The vast majority of locals are of the belief that Rye's town and beaches should be preserved against the massive influx of rubbish and traffic that a fast food giant would bring, as well as maintaining its local traders and residential property values.
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