Extra high-density rental residences coming to Port Elgin

Printed Mar 22, 2022  •  6 minute learn

This idea of a proposed six-storey builing in north Port Elgin is a part of the Lord Elgin Estates Improvement Restricted plan for 330 rental residence items in three buildings in its Summerside subdivision. [Town of Saugeen Shores]

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A canine run, gardens, sports activities courts and a playground are included in idea plans for a north Port Elgin growth that features 330 residence items in three four-to-six storey buildings on the north aspect of Mary Rose Avenue between Waterloo and Bruce Streets in Port Elgin, a part of the Lord Elgin Estates Improvement Restricted Summerside subdivision. [Town of Saugeen Shores]

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No phrase when renters will be capable of name any of the five hundred residence items in two growth purposes progressing by means of the planning course of residence, however for City councillors and the developer, it might’t be quickly sufficient.

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City of Saugeen Shores councillors accepted Lord Elgin Estates Improvement Restricted (LEEDL) plans for 170 residence items in three, four-storey buildings and a lodge growth within the Devonshire Rd. Waterloo St. space March 14, and the planning committee – all members of council – hosted a public assembly March 21 on a LEEDL rezoning utility for 330 rental items between Waterloo and Bruce Streets, north of Mary Rose Avenue, additionally within the Smmerside subdivision.

Bruce County planner Coreena Smith stated the plan for 330 rental items in three four-to-six storey buildings requires rezoning to permit greater densities and a particular provision to permit a most constructing peak of six storeys or 21 metres.

A proposal for 330 rental residence items in three, four-to-six storey residence buildings within the Summerside subdivision, north of Mary Rose Avenue, between Waterloo and Bruce Streets in north Port Elgin, was mentioned at a digital public assembly March 21.  [Town of Saugeen Shores]

Smith stated the applicant might meet all necessities within the quested zoning – besides the peak. A peak of 20-metres is permitted in a hall alongside both aspect of Goderich St., however Smith stated this property is simply outdoors that space and the applicant needs to construct to 21 metres.

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With a zero rental emptiness price in Saugeen Shores, Smith stated the applicant meets the county and city targets that 30 p.c of recent items be rental. A county coverage requires 30 p.c of recent growth to be inexpensive – costing lower than one-third of family earnings – however it’s not utilized to every growth utility however on a countywide foundation.

Smith stated 17 ratepayers commented on the appliance, asking questions or objecting or elevating issues with the proposed density, peak, site visitors, noise and privateness. She stated, if accepted, these points can be handled throughout the web site plan approval course of and will embody acceptable setbacks, landscaping, parking, structure, screening and buffering to cut back the impression of the event on adjoining neighbours.

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Talking for the applicant, planner David Aston stated they’re prepared and prepared to hearken to public feedback, together with shifting the six-storey constructing additional away from the backyards of present homes.

In response to questions from space resident Ryan Clark, Aston stated Summerside/LEEDL is working with a modular building firm on the mission, and though condominiums present possession and funding, the plan is for rental residence items.

He additionally stated they hope to start web site serving work this fall, and stated whereas there are not any ensures, they intend to offer a “significant” quantity of facilities that the plan exhibits as gardens, a canine run, sports activities courts and open house.

Some Mary Rose Avenue residents whose backyards again onto this vacant property between Waterloo and Bruce Streets in north Port Elgin stated it’s unfair for the City to think about a developer’s request for zoning modifications to permit 330 rental residence items on the location in three buildings, between 4 and 6 storeys. The Lord Elgin Estates Improvement Restricted rezoning utility was mentioned at a digital public assembly March 21. [Town of Saugeen Shores]

Port Elgin resident Jim Campbell spoke nearly for his son and daughter-in-law who dwell on Mary Rose Avenue asking councillors, “How would you like 330 apartment put directly in your backyard?”

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He stated the one safety from this “nightmare” is to go away the zoning as-is – initially townhouses had been proposed for the location. and he stated altering the zoning now’s “not fair.”

His daughter-in-law, Bethany McCulloch, echoed that sentiment. “If we wanted to live in a neighbour where there’s a six-storey apartment building looming over our property looking into our house and our backyard, we would have stayed in the city and never returned to Port Elgin,” McCulloch stated.

When the assembly opened to feedback from councillors, Deputy Mayor Don Matheson known as it a “good project” as residences are “sorely needed” and advised that the develop bathroom at together with some three-bedroom items to accommodate households

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A instructor, Matheson stated additionally they want to talk with the Bluewater District College Board.

“With the development that we have there is no way that they can neglect, or not look at, Saugeen Shores for building adjustments that are coming because we are at the max already,” Matheson stated including with the variety of developments coming ahead they’re in a “crisis situation” in terms of accommodating college students.

Coun. Dave Myette known as the event “exciting” and requested if the facilities can be open for public use, like a park. Aston stated the plan is for the facilities to be for renters, and so they hadn’t mentioned the chance for privately-owned public house, however they may.

Coun. Cheryl Grace requested for particulars concerning the proposed modular construction- in search of details about the historical past of that kind of building and its sturdiness when it comes to success.

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Aston stated he’d get that data and stated the corporate in query had accomplished quite a few initiatives all through North America.

Coun. John Divinski stated Mary Rose Avenue residents really feel they’re being “pushed” and “crunched” by the event and requested if it was doable to re-jig the structure to maneuver the facilities nearer to the backyards of the single-family properties.

Aston stated they might take into account that request, noting they’ve already agreed to have a look at shifting the taller buildings again farther from lot strains than required. He stated underneath the present zoning, a four-storey constructing is allowed.

“The most significant move is probably changing where the six-storey height is because immediately to the north of the property is the 15-metre greenway, so any future residential is going to be setback another 15-metres…” Aston stated.

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Mayor Luke Charbonneau famous the zoning accepted on the subdivision 12 years in the past permits a four-storey constructing with 40 items per hectare, so they need to determine the appropriateness of upper density – 90 items per hectare – and the upper buildings.

The mayor requested workers to think about how the housing wants of the city have modified within the years because the zoning was accepted on that property when R3 zoning was “pretty suitable.”

“Does (that level of zoning) meet the needs of the municipality today in this location?” Charbonneau requested, suggesting they should talk about  in the event that they want extra density in all zones “given the housing crisis that we face.”

As per coverage, the planning committee made no choice on the appliance, however workers will take feedback and questions from the general public under consideration when making ready a report and suggestion for council.

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Summerside Part 10

Plans for 170 residence items in three four-storey buildings on the northeast intersection of Waterloo st. and Devonshire Rd. in north Port Elgin have been accepted by City of Saugeen Shores councillors. [Town of Saugeen Shores]

One other Lord Elgin Estates Improvement Restricted utility within the Summerside subdivision – this one for 170 rental items in three, four-storey buildings and a lodge growth – obtained approval from City of Saugeen Shores councillors March 14.

Bruce County planner Coreena Smith stated the approval permits excessive density residential makes use of within the present freeway industrial designation on the northeast intersection of Waterloo St. and Devonshire Rd.

Approval is site-specific and Smith stated the applicant agreed to exclude some permitted makes use of – automobile washes, bulk gross sales   – to make sure the event is appropriate with the present lodge and grocery retailer, residence buildings and vacant industrial lands fronting on Goderich St.

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Plans for 170 residence items in three, four-storey residence buildings had been accepted by City of Saugeen Shores councillors March 14. [Town of Saugeen Shores]

Vice Deputy Mayor Mike Myatt kicked off help for the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments that will add 170 items to the native housing inventory.

“I know we’ll be working really hard to see if we can’t secure some of those units in the future for low-market rent…” Myatt stated, including the walkability of this web site makes good sense.

“It’s close to school, it’s close top grocery stores (and) commercial stores south of Devonshire (Road that are) being constructed… there’s walkability to The Plex and the skate park, I just think it makes a whole lot of sense,” Myatt stated.

Mayor Luke Charbonneau stated lack of housing provide is likely one of the greatest causes for housing disaster in Ontario. “We need more supply and best way to get supply is high density,” he stated, including he was “very pleased” the developer agreed to the City’s request to not construct townhouses.

“This is a Bylaw amendment that essentially takes this piece of commercial land and gets the maximum benefit out of it and we’re guaranteed that in that location for perpetuity that it is going to be the kind of tenancy/occupancy that’s going to be on that land…” he stated.

City of Saugeen Shores councillors accepted plans for 170 rental residence items in three four-storey buildings and a ten,000-square-foot lodge growth in Waterloo St. and Devonshire Rd. space of north Port Elgin. This can be a idea drawing of part 10 of the Lord Elgin Estates Improvement Restricted Summerside subdivision. [Town of Saugeen Shores]

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