Settlers Ridge East Subdivision Development
The final stage of development for the Settlers Ridge subdivision could be soon underway.
The developer’s final proposal for the final 8.7 hectares of land north of the 401 and east of Sidney St. in Belleville was presented to the City’s Planning Advisory Committee on Monday night.
The proposed development east and north of the current subdivision would see 69 single detached dwellings, 51 townhouse units and a community facility zone for a storm water management pond.
This is a slight change from their original proposal as there is a decrease of single units, allowing for the development of additional townhouse units which allows for 12 additional units.
The development would also see traffic calming measures put in place as well as an east entrance to the lands to help alleviate some of the traffic concerns around construction vehicles in the subdivision.
Councillor Ryan Williams asked Ruth Ferguson Aulthouse about any plans for a park in the area noting how many families with young children live in that area.
Aulthouse noted Bird Park was in very close proximity to the subdivision and it was always part of the developer’s plans to have a mutli-purpose trail that would connect the subdivision to the park.
One resident spoke during the meeting and asked the planning committee to look at having more trees planted in the subdivision noting it was a”wasteland” which was noticed especially on days like Monday when it was quite hot and humid.
The matter will come back to the Planning Advisory Committee for final decision at a later date.
Gas bar proposed for Cannifton Road and College Street East
A property at a busy city intersection is the subject of a recent planning application.
Dakha Investment Properties Ltd. is seeking to change the property where the Northtown Plaza currently resides at 135 Cannifton Road and add a gar bar and convenience store.
The proposal would see ten gas pumps on the southwest corner of the lot with the store in the southeast corner of the lot.
There would be one way in and one way out traffic off College Street East and designated turning lanes for those seeking to merge into traffic on Cannifton Road.
RFA Planning Consultant Spencer Hutchison noted the development would also allow Belleville council to make what he called a house-keeping zoning amendment as a portion of the property is still zoned residential from 1980 when there were homes in the area. The developer would be seeking a zoning amendment to commercial.
Dakha Investment Properties Ltd. also owns the majority of the land to just south of Slapshots and this is step one of a multi-phase project according to Hutchison.
The proposal will come back to the committee for approval at their next meeting.
Hwy. 62 gas bar approved
The development of a gas bar on Hwy. 62 has been approved by the Planning Advisory Committee meeting.
The proposal sought a gas bar along with a convenience store and an eating establishment at 8092 Hwy.62.
The gas bar would be located south of Old Madoc Road following a rezoning of the lands.
Chair Paul Carr said he had received a number of concerns regarding water issues in the area and asked if a holding tank could be used instead of drilling a well.
City Principal Planner Thomas Deming said a well was their first option and Quinte Conservation did suggest a hydro geological study of the site.
The site will be subject to Ministry of Transportation review.
City council will get final say on the proposal.
Mitchell Road brewery approved
Property owner Shawn Milne is a step closer to getting a brewery on his property.
The Planning Advisory Committee approved the application for the property at 464 Mitchell Road to permit a brewery and/or distillery as an accessory use.
The brewery would be held to a maximum of two percent of the property and held to a maximum water usage of 10,000 litres per day.
City Principal Planner Thomas Deming was asked about water concerns in the area and the need for a hydro geological study.
He said it was not necessary because the current proposal would be similar to two dwellings according to Quinte Conservation staff at approximately 250 litres of water per day.
Deming did add if the project exceeds 10,000 litres per day, it is no longer approved by the City and goes to ministry approval.
The project now goes to council for final approval.
Quinte Business Development Centre lands rezoned
The Planning Advisory Committee has approved a rezoning for the development of a larger business centre.
The committee approved the rezoning to Community Facility which will allow for a new and larger business centre to be built just south of its current location at Loyalist College on Wallbridge-Loyalist Road.
There was no discussion on the issue and council will have final approval of the proposal.
