Mapleton council has approved a rezoning request to allow a prospective purchaser to convert a building here from institutional to residential use.
Nadia Jackson applied for the rezoning on the Footlights Dance Studio property at 16 Spring Street in order to convert the building, once a church, into living quarters.
The change in zoning would allow the property to be used as a residence in keeping with the official plan and the nature of the neighbourhood.
During a public meeting on March 10, the Wellington County planning department and Mapleton public works director Brad McRoberts raised concerns about parking and driveway access.
At the April 28 meeting, a letter from Wellington County senior planner Linda Redmond addressed the parking concern.
“Since then we have been provided with a survey sketch identifying a side yard of 12.38 ft. as well as an existing curb cut at the same location,” stated Redmond. “Additionally photos were taken on April 20, 2015 by Patty Wright, CBO, which also shows an area for parking. The minimum parking stall size required by the zoning bylaw is 9ft x 18ft. Based on the requirement of one parking space per residential unit it would appear that there is adequate space for parking along the easterly side yard.”
However, Redmond pointed out there is no stone dust on the spot indicated as a driveway on the survey sketch and she recommended the owner be required to meet with the chief building official to discuss adequate surface treatment for the driveway.
“I’m not aware of any discussion with the CBO regarding stone dust on the driveway. Certainly this would be one of our concerns,” said McRoberts at the April 28 meeting.
“I question why that would go back to the building department rather than public works,” replied Mayor Neil Driscoll.
A bylaw approving the zoning change was passed by council unopposed.
