DIDSBURY – Town councillors have given first and second reading to the proposed re-designation of lots in the Poplar Ridge development at the north end of 14th Street.
The move came following a public hearing held during last week’s regularly scheduled council meeting.
The re-designation would change 20 lots at the site from R5 residential district high density to R2 residential district general. The change would create 10 new larger lots.
Three years ago an application for subdivision was made by Wayne Poffenroth, on behalf of all owners of the Poplar Ridge condominium corporation, councillors heard.
“On Nov. 9, 2016 the municipal planning commission approved the subdivision at the site to take the existing 38 lots and create 37 individual fee simple lots, with one lot dedicated for municipal reserve, essentially dissolving the condominium plan,” administration said in a briefing note to council.
Last year, the subdivision was endorsed by the Town of Didsbury and registered with Land Titles, councillors heard.
“With phase one build out of Poplar Ridge, some challenges began to surface regarding future build out and development of the area, thus proposing a zoning change.”
The matter is back before council on July 23 for possible final reading.
