A decision to reject to 258-home subdivision in Woodstock due to density concerns “is Worsening the housing crisis,” A Developer Says
A DECISION by Woodstock Politicians to reject a 258-HOME SUBDIVISION Due to Density concerns and Pushback from WOULD-BE NEIGHBOURS “is WORSENING THE HOUSING CRISIS,” SAYS THE BUSINESSON BEHIND THE POSOSAL.
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In an Emailed Stament, Shmuel Farhi of London-Based Farhi Holdings Corp. Said He Feels the Opposition by Nearby Residents to the 3.9-Hectare proposes to develop at 401 Lakeview Dr. in Northwest Woodstock is imper Much-Needed Residential Growth in Woodstock.
“We Believe the Nimby (Not in My Backyard) Attitude that many of the Most Vocal Neighbours Have is Worsening the Housing Crisis in this province,” Farhi Wrote.
Farhi’s stattement noted the proposition was supported by municipal planning and engineering staff, and that “council thing to deny their worker.”
Council vote 6-0 to reject the proposition by not rezoning the land for residential development. One Council Member, Bernia Martin, was absent.
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Two Days Before That Council Voting on Feb. 20, About 90 people Wait City Planning Meeting That Underscored The Widespread Community Opposition. The Proposal Called for A Five-Block Subdivision With 26 Semi-Detached Homes, 68 Stacked Townhouses and Two Seven-Storey Building With 80 Apartments Each.
John Bell was among the citizens who spoke out at that packed meeting. He expressly concerns over lost trees, traffic safety and What he considered excessive building heights. He Said He Wants A Plan That Will “Appropriatly Integrate (The Development) with our surrounding community.”
Coun. Deb Tait, Who Moved the Motion to Reject the Plan, Called the Subdivision Plan “Way Too Dense.” Mayor Jerry Acchione has pushed for more housing as Woodstock Grows But Said the Project “Needs to be appropriat” considering the surrounding areas.
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In his email statement, Farhi noted that “intensification” would be a “vital tool in fighter the housing and affordability crisis in Woodstock and the region.”
Despite Woodstock Politicians’ rejection, The Door Isn’t Closed On The Propal.
The Request by Farhi Holdings for a Rezoning of the Property Will Now Go Before Oxford County Council, The Mayor Said, Noting it Could also be appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, Which Adjudicates Local Land-Use Decisions Provincewide.
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