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Who’s this guy? EMC Events – Sally Ann Wilson wasn’t too sure who the fat man in the red suit was but seemed quite prepared to go with the flow at the Arden Legion’s Kids Christmas Party Saturday.
EMC News – The public meeting for a proposed subdivision on Sands Road that is technically within the hamlet of Battersea drew a huge crowd to the regular South Frontenac Council meeting last week in Sydenham. And although four councillors and most of the residents voiced opposition to the proposed Ouellette Subdivision, chances are it will go through due to provincial government policy that seeks to encourage development within hamlet boundaries. Representing residents “concerned” about the development, Dan Salsbury presented Council with a 79name petition opposing the 16-lot subdivision, which’s most striking feature is a limestone ridge bisecting the property. The proposal, as it stands, includes a central road and a laneway running up and around the ridge to access six of the 16 lots, as well as two storm water ponds (most similar developments would require only one). “We are concerned with flooding given the steep slopes involved,” Salsbury said. “It’s also a natural springs area and wildlife habitat whose wet, rocky and steep terrain makes it difficult to fit 16 building lots in. “We suggest building from the inside out in Battersea as this property is too far from the hamlet and the increased population will likely require upgrading and straightening of Sands Road. “Also, the need for two storm ponds/basins suggests this not a good place for a subdivision.” “No disrespect, but all delegations have the same
concerns you do with subdivisions,” said Coun. Ron Vandewal. “But do I like this proposal, no I do not.” But Vandewal said opposition to the plan had four strikes against it. “Strike one is that the Ontario Municipal Board will tell you they want to encourage development in hamlets, even though this one is on the outer end of a very large hamlet boundary,” Vandewal said. “Strikes two, three and four are that none of the agencies (fire department, conservation authority, health unit) have a problem with it.” “I’m not in favour,” said Coun. Al McPhail. “The two run-off ponds are problematic and I think the lack of a connecting road to the hamlet is also a problem.” “It looks like they’re building in a swamp,” said Coun. Del Stowe. “I’m more concerned about the people that would be buying in there; we want houses, not house boats.” Speaking on behalf of the subdivision, Mike Keane said the plan has changed significantly from the original February 2012 proposal. “We increased the frontages, there are no lots smaller than two acres and the lane will protect the ridge, which is the main selling point here,” he said. “The property is already zoned for this use and yes, this property is unique but we’ve done all the necessary studies and we do have the paperwork, which we’re happy to discuss.” Planner Lindsay Mills said the main challenge has always been with finding building envelopes on the lots. “I’m still not convinced of the need for the lane and I haven’t prepared any zoning bylaw amendment,” he said.
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