A snapshot of what the proposed housing development on Timmins Native Friendship Centre property would look like. (Mark Pare/ROGERS MEDIA)
A glimpse of what the proposed housing development on Timmins Native Friendship Centre property would look like. (Mark Pare/ROGERS MEDIA)

 

“When people have a home, they are healthier.”

That from the Timmins Native Friendship Centre’s Veronica Nicholson, who is looking to address a local housing gap.

They want to build 18 residential units on the south side of their property, but there is a bit of push back from nearby residents.

Residents Linda Pasi and Marg Eggert did pose several concerns, dealing with their view of Sacred Heart Parish and parking among other things.  (CLICK HERE to view their letter to council.)

Father John Lemire of the nearby Sacred Heart Parish is worried about sufficient parking for parishioners year-round, while others are concerned about future property taxes, as well as privacy.

Developer Barry Martin admits parking is a bit of a problem in the area.  In the application, they are looking for relief to have 20 parking spaces.  The building code requires a minimum 21.6 spaces for 18 units.

As well, there will be an area on the property for snow storage.

John Cornelson takes issue with the potential impact this development would have on property taxes.

Black says not to worry on that front, as assessments are based on individual properties and fluctuates from year to year.

All the concerns raised either through emails or in council will be considered when staff put together a report.  That report is due back at a later council meeting.

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