Public meetings on 2 new subdivision Dec. 19

Mike Thibodeau, Special to the Post

Two public meetings scheduled for next month will seek input on proposals to build two new subdivisions that will total about 100 building lots.

On Nov. 7 Leamington council agreed to a Dec. 19 public meeting for a 12-acre development on Seacliff Dr. East and immediately adjacent to the new east side arterial road.

The developer plans a variety of home styles in the plan.

For council, the most controversial aspect of the plan is a pedestrian walkway planned on the north end to connect the subdivision with Antonio Ct. to the north.

Several councillors predicted problems similar to issues experienced with two other walkways. But others advocated warning any potential buyers of possible problems.

Another subdivision will be scrutinized at a public meeting on the same day, Dec. 19, which is planned on land north of Robson Rd.

The Santos subdivision has been in the planning stages for several years. It is about 17 acres located west of Malibu Dr. and west of Erie Shores golf club and 58 lots are envisioned on the site.

To the north is a green area, which also includes the town-owned cemetery.

The town is taking cash is lieu of green area and plans to eventually develop the green area as a parkland, although no details have been studied.

At the Nov. 14 meeting Councillor Rick Atkin wanted to be assured that residents who buy homes in the area, which also includes plans for two more subdivisions will have direct access to the park area.