The future of property at 129 Elizabeth St. will be the focus of an upcoming open house-style meeting in Brighton on Feb. 13, 2024.
It appears the property could be developed for both residential and commercial purposes, inclusive of potential townhouses.
The Municipality of Brighton confirmed receipt of a “pre-consultation application” related to the property. The application was submitted by Fotenn Planning and Design, on behalf of Mistral Land Development Inc., detailed municipal staff, in a recent notice to the community about the Tuesday, Feb. 13 open house set for 5:30 p.m. at the King Edward Park Community Centre.
“There (are) three different options or concepts as part of that notice attached to it and it kind of lays out a breakdown in the maps of where things would go in terms of commercial, mixed use and residential,” explained Ben Hagerman, manager of economic development and communications with the municipality.
This property involves the land located on the south side of Elizabeth Street between the King Edward Park Community Centre area and the commercial development containing the No Frills, Tim Hortons and gas station, reads the notice.
The municipality has shared a map, and the three draft concept plans online with the notice for residents’ reference.
“The purpose of this pre-consultation open house is to discuss various land-use options on the 7.43-hectare subject lands and to receive community feedback on the concept plans prior to the submission of any development applications,” reported the municipality.
According to the municipality, the proposal aims to develop “a mix of commercial and residential development on the site.”
The plans posted online show variations involving space for townhomes, commercial use, mixed density and mixed uses – there are references to a “10-plex” and “16-plex.”
Municipal staff will attend to also hear residents’ thoughts on proposed development.
“There’s an opportunity here for the public to come, look at the concept plans done by the developer, ask questions and provide feedback …” explained Hagerman.
No other specifics around the proposed development could be shared at press deadline, Oldies 100.9 was told.
No decision is to be made at the meeting. No related planning applications have been submitted either, noted staff.
Once a “complete application” is received, staff said the public will be notified and additional consultation meetings held, including a statutory public meeting, to ensure further public input. (Of note: The term “complete application” also doesn’t translate to approvals but rather is a step under the Planning Act.)
The open house is described as the first stage in a “comprehensive review of the proposed development.”
During the meeting, the applicant’s planning consultant is to make a presentation related to draft concepts. Staff will provide an overview of the application/review process and how the public can get involved, it was explained.
There will also be a public comment and question-and-answer period.
Public comments (including after the meeting) related to the proposal can be directed to planning staff via email at rwarne@brighton.ca, noted the municipality.
This is simply to let residents know there are these concepts and there is a development being talked about at this time, explained Hagerman.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
