Dec 2, 2022 | Developments
On December 5 there is a public meeting for application for a zoning bylaw to facilitate the building of a 6 storey building; it includes 169 residential units with commercial at ground level. The development includes demolishing 3 current houses but retaining and...
Dec 1, 2022 | Developments, Policies, Masterplans
Contrary to numerous promises the Province is proposing to carve out 7,400 acres from the Greenbelt (GB) across 10 municipalities, including >600 acres in King on west side of Bathurst north of DAvid Drive. The latter is to contribute to the goal of buidling 1.5...
Nov 21, 2022 | Climate Action, Developments, Policies, Masterplans
Over the last week I have learned more about the consequences, the implications of Bill 23. More knowledge has only deepened my understanding that it is very bad and regressive. And it has made worse by the announcement to take lands out of the protection of the...
Nov 5, 2022 | Developments, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On November 7 council meeting there is a staff report on the subject of Bill 23; specifically It presents our staff assessment of the impact on King. The implications are significant and very complex. This report coupled with comments received at the council meeting...
Nov 5, 2022 | Developments, Miscellaneous
On November 7 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending modifications as to how municipal services are assumed by the municipality. I consider the changes are the kind of streamlining we need to do; quality of outcome is not being jeopardized. As reviewed,...
Nov 4, 2022 | Climate Action, Developments
At November 7th Committee of Whole there is report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to enable construction of an apartment block with of 234 units varying in size to include 1, 2, 3 bedroom units and 3 bedroom units. In response to feedback received...
