Bible Hill resident John MacKay speaking to Colchester’s planning advisory committee during a meeting on Aug. 5. AIDAN RAWDING Truro NewsArticle contentBIBLE HILL – A development planned for Vimy Road could bring 260 new housing units to Bible Hill.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe application by zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Blowers and Grafton Developments, will be put before the Municipality of Colchester council for first reading. As of Aug. 7, the date had not been set yet.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOn Aug. 5, Colchester’s planning advisory committee unanimously approved that the application be brought to council, with consideration to proposed revisions that were discussed at the meeting.Article contentArticle contentThe proposed residential development includes five multi-unit dwellings at 104 Vimy Road, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units. In the proposal, four of the buildings are four-storey buildings, and one is a six-storey building.Article contentThere is one entrance on Vimy Road, with surface and underground parking. There is a total of 275 parking spots included in the plan.Article content A proposed development for 104 Vimy Road could see 260 housing units built in Bible Hill. AIDAN RAWDING Truro NewsArticle contentRESIDENT COMMENTSArticle contentAt the meeting, a handful of residents came forward with comments and concerns about the application. This included John MacKay, who lives on Hillcrest Avenue.Article content“I’m not here because I’m against this development,” MacKay said.Article content“I know our community needs housing. I’m here because I believe growth should happen responsibly, with confidence that the right questions have been answered first,” he said.Article contentHe voiced concerns about different topics including traffic, infrastructure capacity, and stormwater management.Article contentA couple of residents said their concern was the height of the six-storey building.Article contentArticle content A notice of application sign posted at the subject property on Vimy Road. The development application will be put before the Municipality of Colchester council for first reading. AIDAN RAWDING Truro NewsArticle contentREVISIONSArticle contentDistrict 1 Coun. Paul Weatherby suggested amending the motion, with proposed revisions.Article content“I think there were a lot of concerns raised tonight. I think the consultant has agreed to address some of them,” said Weatherby.Article content“I know we need the housing. I like the development,” Weatherby said. “I met the people that are doing it, and they are responsible, or they appear to be. And I know they don’t want to cause anybody else any grief.”Article content A development application for Vimy Road will be put before the Municipality of Colchester council for first reading. BRENDYN CREAMER Photo by Brendyn Creamer /Brendyn CreamerArticle contentIn the end, the committee voted that council consider the following proposed revisions:Article contentReducing the six-storey building to four storeys;Addition of fencing along Hillcrest Avenue;Ensuring the stormwater management plan is adequate as presented;Additional text to prohibit the placement of balconies facing Hillcrest Avenue;Provision of additional parking;Provision of an emergency exit.Article contentThese will be examined by staff, and they will present their recommendations on the revisions at the first reading.Article content
Development could bring 260 housing units to Bible Hill
