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Development plan is a threat to character of Tall Timbers neighbourhood

Editor: Developers are again attacking the rural character of 91Ô­´´ Township — this time with a plan to develop land just west of the existing Tall Timbers subdivision, a 100-plus acre jewel of rural beauty.

The flags are flying by Infinity Properties, with a vague proposal to subdivide this land that is currently zoned RU1(minimum lot size 4.4 acres) to much smaller lots (1/3 acre).

The Salmon River uplands will never be the same if 91Ô­´´ council allows this deviation from the current zoning.

It’s just a matter of time before the rest of this beautiful rural area of 91Ô­´´ is turned into rows of houses. Access to this site is presently limited through the existing subdivision, meaning all construction equipment and materials will have to come down a single quiet residential street for the duration of any building.

Recently, an incident involving several emergency vehicles completely blocked entrance to the area for several hours as there is no other way in or out for residents.

Any further development to this area, other than that which permitted under existing zoning, should  be rejected by council until such time as access from 232 Street or 56 Avenue can be acquired/ built.

In the meantime, leave this area in its rural beauty.

John Marchant,

Tall Timbers



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