After a long discussion and presentations from various stakeholders, the majority of the Moose Jaw city council rejected a bylaw amendment that would have allowed the construction of 15 single family dwellings on a portion of Palliser Heights School property.
A neighbourhood resident addressed the concerns about losing a green space by turning a portion of the school yard into residential property.
The potential loss of green space was one of the many concerns that local residents expressed during the August 17th meeting with Century West Development Corporation and those who live near Palliser Heights School.
There was another issue regarding water pressure, as residents began to worry about he pressure and flow with the added users in the area.
One of the larger issues was the safety of children who would be walking to school. With the increased traffic due to development, not to mention the mass amount of traffic it would cause parents who are dropping off and picking up students at the school.
Back to the green space loss, Century West representative, John Aston noted that Prairie South School Division was looking to sell a portion of Palliser Heights property because it was deemed in excess of the school’s needs. The property is also not a designated park; it was merely land up for public tender.
However as stated before, Moose Jaw council went against changing the bylaw, and Century West will be unable to build its residential development.
Century West might not be able to build its residential properties on the school grounds, there are several other possible development types that fit the current institutional zone designation.
Once it fits the current bylaw, Century West can build on the property without having to address the council at all.
Jeff Markewich
Broker of Record with InfoMarket Group GMAC Real Estate
www.imgrealestate.ca
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