Wolfville ready for last MPS hearing

BY WENDY ELLIOTT

Kings County Register

Compared to earlier fractious meetings, the fourth draft of the new Wolfville Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) was received relatively unscathed by a public hearing July 28.

There was a full house of over 30 residents, but only six posed questions. Robert Bishop wrote to ask a view plane on Front St. be preserved, in writing.

Planner Karen Dempsey explained the environmental stewardship policies in the new MPS and said hundreds of people had contributed to the final draft.

Keith Irving was told his objection to a smaller front yard set back had already been approved by the planning advisory committee.

Both Jim Laceby and Roberto Segado spoke about the need to put parking concerns front and centre, while Paula Kinley Howatt asked for clarification on flag lot provisions.

John Gordon expressed the opinion Wolfville citizens want - and have - a diversity of housing already. He said few are in favour of suburban sprawl in a town with a defined size.

Planning committee chairman Deputy Mayor Bob Wrye did an end run back in April around residential zoning controversy by proposing a temporary hiatus and a further engagement with the community within a year.

The final public hearing is set for Aug. 11 in council chambers.