A site on the city’s west side could transform into a multi-use complex.
990 Fairville Boulevard was the former address of the Aquarius Tavern, which was torn down, and now sits empty.
During a Common Council meeting on Monday, city staff said the developers are seeking the approval of a rezoning application for the location.
If approved, the parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.02 hectares would go from Regional Commercial (CR) to Regional Commercial Residential (CR-R).
“The applicant is proposing to rezone the site to provide for the construction of two buildings, which will total 95 dwelling units and approximately 500 square metres of commercial space,” said Mark Reid, senior planner for the city.
“The front-most building will be oriented perpendicular to Fairville Boulevard. It will have a commercial area on the ground floor at the front and 50 dwelling units. The building to the rear of the site will incorporate 45 dwelling units,” added Reid.
During the meeting, Peter MacKenzie from Comeau MacKenzie Architecture, who represents the applicant Mike Cavanagh Homes, appeared for questions.
MacKenzie told council that the site of the development is in a great location.
“I did some scaling off of the maps, as well as walked it to check it out, and it’s only about 350 metres to the Sobeys, and if you made to the Sobeys it’s only marginally further to the New Brunswick government store.”
MacKenzie added that the height of the two buildings will not impact area residents.
“We have determined the top floor of the new builds are about 10 metres below backyards on Manawagonish Road, so we’re not sticking up in their view plane.”
Common Council unanimously approved the first and second readings of the proposed rezoning. The application will go back to the council for the third reading at a later date.
