Guelph/Eramosa farm applies for severance
BRUCEDALE – Township council has received a severance application for a Guelph/Eramosa farm property.
The 40-hectare (100-acre) farm at 5036 7th Line has a “surplus residence” lot of about 0.5 hectares (1.3 acres).
E&J Real Estate Holdings submitted a severance consent application to Wellington County on behalf of John Martin. The application falls under the county’s jurisdiction, with Guelph/Eramosa as a commenting agency.
The subject lands are designated as agricultural, core greenlands and greenlands, and the proposed severed lot is within the agricultural designation.
Features on the retained parcel include significant wooded areas, provincially significant wetlands, and Grand River Conservation Authority regulated flood plain and wetlands.
The property is currently zoned agricultural and environmental protection. Residential uses will be prohibited on the retained agricultural parcel.
The retained parcel includes a barn, shed, drive shed and silos. The applicant indicated that the barn will be demolished.
There are already separate entrances for each parcel so no new entrance is required.
The applicant requested an easement for the hydro line on the severed lot that will be used for both parcels.
