A proposed community of terrace homes in Quispamsis is raising concerns from nearby residents.
KV Custom Homes is looking to rezone land along Pettingill Road near Heritage Way to build 44 terrace homes.
The proposal includes 15 buildings ranging from two to four units in size. If approved, the project would be built in three phases.
The rezoning application was the subject of a public hearing during the town’s regular council meeting on Tuesday night.
Jerry Wallace, who has lived on Pettingill Road for the past 50 years, said he is worried about increased traffic.
“I just don’t think that Pettingill Road can take much more,” said Wallace, one of several people who spoke during the hearing.
This week’s public hearing also heard concerns about the potential impacts on well water access with the new development.
Andrew McIntyre, the owner of KV Custom Homes, noted that they cannot move ahead with the project until they have water and traffic studies.
“We will be doing a water study to determine we have the proper amount of water for what we would like to build,” said McIntyre.
The location being proposed for 44 terrace homes in Quispamsis. (Image submitted)
McIntyre said he knows some residents are concerned about the loss of green space and assured them they want to keep as much as possible.
“For us, the importance is greenery. We want gardens, we want trees and we want grass. We don’t want big cleared areas, I don’t want to clear cut the trees,” he said.
Doug Evans, who currently lives on the Kingston Peninsula, spoke out in favour of the proposed development.
Evans said this development is something he and his wife, Amanda, have been searching for as they look to downsize.
“Our decision to downsize from the beauty of the country, gardens, nature and river valley is made easier with Andrew’s plan to maintain as many trees and as much natural surroundings as possible,” said Evans.
McIntyre said their goal is to create a quiet retirement neighbourhood that is inclusive of an aging population.
While homeowners would maintain their own home and any part attached to it, a monthly “maintenance” fee of $150 to $175 would cover snow removal, lawn care, and well maintenance.
Council approved the first and second reading of the rezoning during Tuesday’s council meeting. Third and final reading will be considered once the development agreement is finalized.
