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Rossland sells sliver of land to facilitate subdivision ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News Editor
Rossland Council approved the sale of a sliver of land at last week’s council. The land is a 0.4 metre by 30.5 metre area of the boulevard on the west side of 2213 Fourth Ave and St. Paul Street. City staff recommended the
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sale, as the city would get a three metre wide snow storage space in return. The lot, owned by Tim Manke, measures just under the minimum area for subdivision, and with the additional land it would meet the requirements. The property is located in the city’s R-1 infill zone. Staff said the advantages of the subdivided property would
increase the tax revenue from the property while also meeting Original Community Plan objectives for growth management, which puts an emphasis on higher density housing in the city. The sale of the property will be roughly $2,300. Coun. Cary Fisher said that the property had been brought up before.
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“I might vote opposed to it,� Fisher said, explaining that premising this request to go through might frustrate those who in a similar situation were denied the opportunity. Fisher admitted that he had been in that position with properties before. “I’ve been on the other side of bylaws not getting passed. It bothers me a little.�
Mayor Greg Granstrom said that it would be up to council to decide each case. Coun Kathy Wallace said that it was talked about before this and staff mentioned that there are very few lots in Rossland that fit the mold. Granstrom said that there are not a lot of properties that fit into this category. See Council on P. 3
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