Mixed feelings over residential subdivision slated for Nunnville Rd.

November 21, 2019 · 0 Comments

Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL

A draft plan application for a new subdivision in Bolton was presented to Caledon Council on Tuesday (Nov. 19). Members of the public attended to project their agreement or disagreement on the development.

The subdivision proposes to be constructed east of Bolton, south of King St. on Nunnville Road. Current plans call for 35 single detached units to be constructed on approximately eight acres of land. Each unit will be two storeys high, with smaller builds available at 31 ft wide, and larger builds available at 40 ft wide.

Following municipal bylaws, there will be plenty of parking on site, with the smaller units being afforded two parking spots, and larger units provided with four.

The subdivision would bring various “highlights” to potential buyers, according to the applicant, including access to neighbourhood parks, a walking trail and close proximity to Albion Vaughan Road.

The development company performed a long list of studies and research when putting together the application to consider all areas of support, such as, traffic impact support, functional serving and storm water management, noise and vibration, housing, employment and community services just to name a few.

Several residents voiced their concern over the proposal, with many stating their sole reasoning for moving to Nunnville was to take advantage of the quiet, and calm quality of lifestyle on the street.

One resident of Caledon put together a petition with over 120 signatures to stop this application from being approved.

There were those, however, who were seemingly in favour of the development.

Todd Saunders and his wife have lived on Nunnville road for over 25 years. They have seen development over the years and have accepted the approved plans that have affected the area around them.

“Over the years, Connie and I have checked with the Town and made inquiries about developing our property. And we learned through those inquiries that Nunnville is a growth area. We also came to the realization that to develop properties you need a substantial amount of resources and to know how.”

He added, “I’d like to ask that you respectfully consider approval on this application.”

Another local, Alyson Jurrius also shared her positive thoughts on the application.

“I know families need smaller dwellings, and we need places where they can live. We don’t need any more 3,500 sq. ft houses. Yes, we need to think long-term, but I think the long-term thinking we need to do, is surrounding public transit. I don’t want families to own four cars. We need to think ahead, but get ahead differently, smaller homes are it, and I was pleased to see these smaller homes. And hope people move into them, and I think they will,” says Jurrius.

For more information on the application, please visit caledon.ca.