Kingsville Council rejects amended plan for 183 Main St.

KINGSVILLE — At the council meeting of March 22, Kingsville Council voted 4-2 against a proposed zoning amendment for the historical property at 183 Main St. East.

The company, Brotto Family Holdings, had recently brought forth an amended plan, which would save the historical home and allow them to build their 22- unit condominium facility on the rest of the property.

The three-storey building would be built behind the existing home and allow for access from Main Street.

The main concern for council was increased traffic flow on that stretch of Main Street, which is directly across from the current Kingsville District High School.

Town administration had supplied a traffic study stating that traffic flow would be acceptable.

Public opposition to the project has been high ever since it was announced months ago.

Over 3,000 residents signed petitions against the proposed condominium build when it was first announced as a six-storey building with additional townhouses.

Earlier this month, the developers submitted a new plan, which would save the home and allow for a smaller build on the property.

After a lengthy discussion, Councillors Kim De Yong, Laura Lucier, Larry Patterson and Tony Gaffan voted against the amendment, while Councillors Tom Neufeld and Deputy Mayor Gord Queen voted in favour. They both cited possible future issues with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, should the developer decide to appeal.

If the developer appeals the decision to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, they could ask the tribunal to approve the original plan of a six-storey building with townhouses, and the demolition of the home.