HomeMy Public PortalAboutPH A 2014-06-26_Grade and Height DefinitionsPam M ra
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Allen Webber
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 1:48 PM
Pam Myra
Erin Beaudin
Fwd: village ht limits
From: j p <whitedogdesiQnbuild(cr yahoo com>
Date: June 25, 2014 1:39:35 PM ADT
To: "awebbergellester.ca" <awebber(a chester.ca>
Subject: village ht limits
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Hello Warden Webber,
There is a rumour floating around that Council is considering loosening the height limit and/or
the definition of where the measurement is taken from for buildings in the Village. I would like
to make it clear that I (and the rest of my household) would like it to remain as restrictive as is
has been within a few blocks of the water. The view of the water is a public common amenity of
Chester and belongs to us all. Its part of what makes, and has made, Chester the place it is. As
someone who has lost large chunks of his view over the last couple of years, and more to the
point, has heard a very large number of comments from others as they walk along my street
lamenting what has and is being lost and/or expressing surprise that tighter restrictions are not
already in place, I suggest keeping a certain distance from the water as conservative as
possible. This allows this resource of the view to be enjoyed by as many visitors, residents and
households as possible, which maximizes its value for us all.
Hope you've been well. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my point of view.
Best,
John Pece
71 Duke St
273.3552
Pam Myra
From: Lynda Flinn <lyndaflinn@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:22 PM
To: Pam Myra
Subject: Height restriction in village for hearing 26 June.
I wish to inform you that I am NOT in favour of any changes to the existing height restrictions presently in
place in the village.
With thanks
Lynda Flinn
21 Queen street, Chester
Tel 2752379
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Pam Myra
From: Brad Armstrong
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 5:47 PM
To: Pam Myra
Subject: Fwd: Village Bylaws
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Hi Pam,
Here is another letter,it may be too late to get in our agenda,if not save it maybe//.
Brad.
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From: Mark Narsansky <mark&rbaadvertising com>
Date: June 25, 2014 at 10:21:38 AM ADT
To: Brad Armstrong <barmstrongQchester.ca>
Subject: Fwd: Village Bylaws
Hi Brad
Here is a letter from Nancy Gebel our neighbours.
Cheers,
M
Mark Narsansky
RQA ADVERTISING 1982 LTD.
160 Pears Avenue, Suite 302 Toronto, Canada M5R 3P8
t: 416-364-5261 f:416-364-1206
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F rtt' Nancy Gebe <nu -g ebelCcilgmail.com>
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Date: June 24, 2014 at 10:03:19 AM EDT
To: Mark Narsansky <mark(&rbaadvertising.com>
Dear Chester Village Counsel,
We recently purchased a home in Chester's Front Habour and it has come to our attention that
there is request to change the current bylaw regarding increasing the building height in the
village.
One of the reasons we bought in Chester was because of the historical character of the village's
homes and buildings. We are currently building a new home on our property and we were happy
to work within all the current bylaws that we did not feel were a hindrance but help ensured our
home fit into the historical style of the village.
We feel that an increase in the current height restriction would destroy the charm that inspired us
to buy here.
Regards
Nancy Gebel
Jeff Leibel
60 Duke Street Chester NS
June 24, 2014
C. Stewart W. Spahr
110 Queen Street, Chester, NS
The Municipality of the District of Chester, attention Warden Webber
Dear Council Members,
I have recently heard that a request is coming before council to consider height
changes to the current zoning of Chester. As a long time summer resident I have
serious concerns about this request. I have had numerous years of experience in
my home community, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on zoning matters as I
have served on our local zoning board for over fifteen years, and have served on
the planning commission for three years.
Because of this experience I have been able to observe the long-term impact of
zoning changes on the community. A number of these changes have involved
issues of sewer expansion and related costs that proved both expensive and
time consuming for all parties. Additionally the cost of fire equipment to maintain
appropriate fire protection for our community is enormous. All of these expenses
have been upsetting, as we have had to cut other important services and
increase taxes.
Additionally there is impact on the values of residential properties. I am certain
that some people will state that values will improve as new construction will be
able to meet modern demands. In my experience this is not true. In fact current
properties will suffer. And the ambiance of the community will be altered forever.
I would urge that council deny the request.
Sincerely,
Stewart Spahr