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Town Council discusses building permits, zoning, and housing needs

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The Town of Princeton council met on August 4th to discuss several development variance permits and zoning bylaws. The council approved permits for 23 Kenley, 350 Mayne Avenue, and 511 Auburn Crescent, allowing for variances in building setbacks and sizes. They also rescinded the first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 984, 2020, which would have removed the park dedication and authorized the disposal of Glenview Park for a residential subdivision. Additionally, the council adopted Bylaw No. 989, 2020, which rezones 151 Edgewood Drive from RS1 to RD for a secondary suite. The council received the Housing Needs Report, which was presented by the Town of Princeton. The report aims to address the housing needs of the community and provide recommendations for future development. Councillor McLean expressed concerns about misinformation and speculation regarding COVID-19 cases in Princeton. He emphasized the importance of relying on official sources and taking precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Development Variance Permit for 23 Kenley: The council approved the permit, allowing for a variance in building setbacks. [18]
  • passed — Development Variance Permit for 350 Mayne Avenue: The council approved the permit, allowing for a variance in building sizes.
  • passed — Development Variance Permit for 511 Auburn Crescent: The council approved the permit, allowing for a variance in building setbacks.
  • rescinded — Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park): The council rescinded the first, second, and third readings of the bylaw, which would have removed the park dedication and authorized the disposal of Glenview Park for a residential subdivision. [16]
  • adopted — Bylaw No. 989, 2020 (151 Edgewood Drive): The council adopted the bylaw, rezoning 151 Edgewood Drive from RS1 to RD for a secondary suite. [7]
  • received — Housing Needs Report: The council received the report, which aims to address the housing needs of the community and provide recommendations for future development.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The council will continue to discuss and address the housing needs of the community, and will consider future development proposals.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Adjacent Owner — Concerns about the Development Variance Permit for 350 Mayne Avenue
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Building Permits and Zoning

The council's decisions on building permits and zoning will impact the development of properties in Princeton, and may affect property values and the character of the community.

Housing Needs Report

The Housing Needs Report aims to address the housing needs of the community, and provide recommendations for future development. This may impact the availability and affordability of housing in Princeton.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6 STAFF REPORTS

STAFF REPORTS — Development Variance Permit No. 2020-06-DVP be approved. 23 Kenley DVP Staff Report 23 Kenley Draft Permit NP Letter MoT - Permit to reduce building setback less than 4.5 metres fr [4][5][6][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][18][19][20]

“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2020-06-DVP be approved. 23 Kenley DVP Staff Report 23 Kenley Draft Permit NP Letter MoT - Permit to reduce building setback less than 4.5 metres from the property line fronting a Provincial public highway 6.2 Development Variance Permit for 3 [4][5][6][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][18][19][20]”

10 BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS — Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park) a Bylaw to remove the park dedication and authorize the disposal of the park for the purpose of a residential subdivision first, second and thir [7][16][17][21]

“THAT Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park) a Bylaw to remove the park dedication and authorize the disposal of the park for the purpose of a residential subdivision first, second and third readings be rescinded. Staff Report - Glenview Park APP Results Bylaw No. 984-2020 Removal of [7][16][17][21]”

6.1 Development Variance Permit for 23 Kenley

The council approved the permit, allowing for a variance in building setbacks. [18]

“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2020-06-DVP be approved. [18]”

10.1 Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park)

The council rescinded the first, second, and third readings of the bylaw. [16]

“THAT Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park) a Bylaw to remove the park dedication and authorize the disposal of the park for the purpose of residential subdivision first, second and third reading be rescinded. [16]”

10.2 Bylaw No. 989, 2020 (151 Edgewood Drive)

The council adopted the bylaw, rezoning 151 Edgewood Drive from RS1 to RD for a secondary suite. [7]

“THAT Bylaw No. 989, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Lot 51, DL 361, Plan KAP 20867, YDYD located at 151 Edgewood Drive from RS1 -Single Family Residential to RD – Two Family Residential be adopted. [7]”

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the council's decisions on building permits and zoning for the community?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 23 Kenley Draft Permit
  5. 350 Mayne Draft DVP-2020-07 Permit
  6. Adjacent Owner Letter
  7. Adoption - 151 Edgewood Rezone Report
  8. Draft DVP-2020-08 Permit
  9. Letter from J. Caldwell
  10. Letter from Mark Prior
  11. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Norrington
  12. MoT - Permit to reduce building setback less than 4.5 metres from the property line fronting a Provincial public highway
  13. NP Letter
  14. NP Letter
  15. Town of Princeton Housing Needs Report
  16. 40943
  17. MoT Approved Bylaw No. 989, 2020
  18. 23 Kenley DVP Staff Report
  19. 350 Mayne DVP Staff Report
  20. DVP Staff Report
  21. Staff Report - Glenview Park APP Results

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Brief 570 · 2020-08-04