Chatham-Kent is taking the next step toward the development of a new subdivision in Blenheim.
On Monday night, municipal councillors unanimously voted in favour of the proposal for single detached homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings on Marlborough Street North and Nazarene Road.
Blenheim could be home to a new subdivision soon if council changes some land designations to allow the development.
The proposal for single detached homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings from Clarke and Nelson Developments on Marlborough Street North and Nazarene Road is up before councillors on Monday night.
A report by Director of Planning Services Ryan Jacques stated the proposed residential development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and is in conformity with the Chatham-Kent Official Plan. The Provincial Policy Statement supports efficient land use and development patterns to promote long-term prosperity, environmental health and social well-being.
The official plan contemplates changes in the residential land and housing supply over time and offers a diverse range of housing choices to ensure that the housing stock can accommodate an aging population, a variety of household types and sizes, a greater diversity of culture, a range of physical and mental disabilities and that the housing stock can respond to fluctuations in these needs.
"This project will provide much-needed housing options, and as such, should be viewed as good planning. Council should approve the proposed Official Plan Amendment,” Jacques wrote.
A traffic study determined little or no impact on nearby Marlborough Street North intersections and a preliminary servicing assessment determined the existing municipal water and sanitary sewer infrastructure is sufficient in servicing the development plan.