A group of Wolfville Ridge residents are concerned that a proposed rezoning would change the character of a predominantly agricultural community.
Sheron Hatt Atwell of Wolfville Ridge is among a group of area residents concerned over a potential rezoning of a piece of property in the community from A2 to C4 and what that change could mean. KIRK STARRATTWOLFVILLE RIDGE, N.S. —
The County of Kings planning advisory committee gave a positive recommendation to the rezoning in October and council voted unanimously in favour of first reading in November. The matter will now go to a public hearing on Dec. 6 before council considers second and final reading.Opposed to rezoning She said one positive aspect is that the controversy has united the community in a way it wasn’t before, and this has given the residents hope.
She said it isn’t just what the applicant has proposed for the property that has area residents worried, but what could potentially be located there under C4 zoning. There are many other uses permitted. Atwell said the group of residents is questioning the public process surrounding planning applications in general. They found it difficult getting questions about the rezoning application answered through the municipal planning department.
The applicant recently purchased the property and has completed structural and aesthetic renovations to the building. As part of the renovations, the owner removed all three residential units and, with their approval, moved the tenants to other nearby accommodations he owns. Mills said he is a developer with a focus on affordable housing projects in the Annapolis Valley. He said he keeps his costs as low as possible and passes those savings along to his renters with below-market rates, something he takes great pride in.
Mills posted a sign in front of the former barn with his name and contact information for anyone who is curious or concerned to get in touch. He said he is aware that there is concern among community members over the rezoning, but a call from the media was the first instance of anyone reaching out to him to ask about it.
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