Another subdivision for Foxtrap

By Craig Westcott/March 31, 2023

A 75-lot subdivision for Foxtrap has been given approval in principle by CBS council.

The development is slated for 180 – 200 Greeleytown Road.

Planning committee chairperson and councillor-at-large Rex Hillier said any land within the subdivision that encompasses the banks of Steadywater Brook will be conveyed to the Town as partial fulfillment of the developer’s obligation to provide public open space in the housing project.

Hillier said the Town will also require a “zero-net increase in runoff principles for storm water management,” and that any land requiring storm water management will not be counted as part of the developer’s open space requirements.

“Your Worship, this is a large development of multiunit properties,” said Hillier. “Council has had a look at it and basically we’re saying, ‘Yes this looks good, but we have some things that we need to work out as we move forward through the development process.” 

Mayor Darrin Bent agreed it’s a major development.

“I note some of the requirements there about zero runoff, which are very important to any development within the town for sure,” he said. “So, we’ll see where this goes from here.”

In other development news:

Council has approved an application to operate a “general industry business” at 54 Delaneys Road in Foxtrap. That’s the site of longstanding business Atlantic Sandblasting and Painting.

“This is a former sandblasting, spray-painting facility that’s in the process of changing hands,” said Hillier.

A temporary park and ride operation based at 32-42 Graham Mifflin Drive off Legion Road in Kelligrews will be allowed to operate for another year.

Hillier said it’s basically a temporary permit for a bus service to Long Harbour where workers can park their vehicles while they are away on shift.

Council has approved an application to replace an existing house at the corner of Craig’s Lane and Conception Bay Highway in Kelligrews. 

However, the new owner is required to complete a Land Use Assessment Impact Assessment Report and any nonconformities already existing on the property, such as setbacks and allowances for accessory buildings, will not be increased.

Planner Stephen Jewczyk will serve as Commissioner to consider an application for a municipal plan amendment for 135-137 Seal Cove Road and 7-17 April Lane.

Jewczyk will hold a public hearing, if necessary, and complete a report on the application which is being made by a developer who wants to build new homes in the area.

The public hearing will be held on May 10th at the Town Hall if anyone comes forward to request a chance to offer input or comment on the proposal.

“This is a property that has requested rezoning from R1 to R2 that we’ve been working through in the past months,” Hillier said, referring to the residential zoning designations that govern the size of lots and housing density. “Our committee has looked at submissions from residents (in the area), it’s gone to the Province for them to have a look to see if they have any interest in it.”

And finally, council has hired Eric Taylor Ltd., to demolish and dispose of dilapidated buildings at 10 Perrins Road, Long Pond.

The company will be expected to reinstate the grades on the property, effectively erasing any evidence that structures once stood on the lot. 

The Town has agreed to pay $22,900 plus HST for the work.

“This is a property that is in a sad state of disrepair that we’ve had some concern over for some time,” said Hillier. “The property owner has not moved to demolish the property (as ordered) so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to do just that and charge the costs back to the property owner’s tax account.”