Municipal council passes first reading to Land Use Bylaw amendment for Springhill property
Cumberland municipal council has approved first reading of an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to covert a piece of property in Springhill from parks and open spaces to multi-unit residential.
The property is located on Robertson Avenue, central within the block bounded by Mechanic, Elm, Purdy and Crossan streets. The 9.9-square metre property is currently vacant.
With demand for housing in Springhill and throughout the municipality, this proactive approach to rezone is deemed appropriate to prepare the site for residential development.
The property is being recommended to be deemed surplus by the municipality.
Council will schedule a public hearing at a later date.
Three Springhill properties to be declared surplus by the Municipality of Cumberland
Council has passed a motion declaring 53 Junction Rd. and 25 Junction Road, Springhill, as surplus.
The municipality will conduct a title search and issue a request for proposals for the two properties.
The municipality has received a request from a developer regarding the two properties that are in a predominantly residential neighbourhood and are within walking distance of the downtown, NSCC and several major employers.
The properties are both zoned as low density residential.
Deeming the properties as surplus is expected to get them under development and provide opportunities for much needed new housing in Springhill.
Council has also passed a motion declaring lands adjacent to Robertson Avenue, Springhill, as surplus and staff has been directed to conduct a title search and issue a request for proposals for the sale of the property.
Staff has received a request from a developer to purchase the property.
Municipal council appoints Samantha Stewart as a building official
Municipal council has passed a motion to appoint Samantha Stewart as a building official for the municipality.
She has completed her training as a residential inspector. The municipality supported this training through an internal process to have her work with other certified building officials while taking the formal training.
Recent growth in the municipality in respect to new construction and general permit volume has created more demand upon the permits and inspections team.
Municipal council accepts recommendation to allow for alterations to Advocate United Church
Cumberland municipal council has voted to accept the recommendation of the committee of the whole, acting as the heritage advisory committee, to approve the heritage application to alter the Advocate United Church.
The church was built in 1857 and designated a municipal heritage property in 1986.
Earlier this year, an assessment was done of the church and the steeple and found to be old and has deteriorated significantly with decay of some critical structural members. Having the church repaired will result in the longevity for the structure while making it safer for public access.
The character of the overall façade is being maintained as much as possible.