In the fall of 2022, a group of concerned residents of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) became aware of developers proposing development using the bare land condominium development structure to achieve density of development that would not be possible under current Subdivision Regulations or other customary development strategies. In the case of a proposed development on Second Peninsula, this appeared to be solely for the purpose of achieving a density that is 2.5 to 3 times more dense than other residential areas on Second Peninsula. This density of development is likely to irreversibly damage the environment, character and safety of the neighbourhood. These concerns were laid out in a letter to Registrar of Condominiums at the Province of Nova Scotia, copied to the Mayor, CAO, Planning Staff and local MODL Councillor for Second Peninsula, and discussed at a subsequent meeting with Mayor, CAO, Planning Staff and local MODL Councillor. A petition, with associated signatures and comments, around these concerns was also presented at this meeting with hundreds of signatures from concerned MODL residents. The petition (now closed) describing the specific concerns can still be viewed at: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/express-concern-2P-Development
Municipal Council and Staff heard the concerns and have indicated their intent to develop new rules that will impact how certain types of cluster developments (including bare land condominium developments) occur across the municipality. More information about their intent can be found at: https://engage.modl.ca/cluster-development-regulations . MODL is holding a Cluster Development Open House on 10 July 2023 at the Best Western in Cookville from 6:30-8:30pm. All concerned residents of MODL are encouraged to attend and make your concerns known.
This petition is:
- to affirm to Municipal Council and Staff the depth of concern around this issue;
- to implore them to provide exceptional leadership in acting swiftly and boldly to protect the integrity of the natural environment, cultural identity and safety of the wonderful Municipality in which we live, work and raise families by implementing appropriate Cluster Development rules; and
- to insist that they structure the Cluster Development rules in such a way as to apply to developments that are already proposed and registered but not yet built out. If they do not do this, they risk a rush by developers to register bare land condominiums before the rules apply, and risk irreversible damage to our Municipality.
If you support these concerns, please add your name and comments to this petition, which will be presented to Staff and Council at the July 10th Open House.
Updates
June 27, 2023
The quiet from the municipal offices has been frustrating but it only shows how much they are feeling the pressure of our collective concern. I am spending my time digging through the fine print of these development bylaws to ensure we are ready for the next round of discussions.
June 27, 2023
Seeing this momentum grow proves that our neighbors care just as much about protecting the character of Second Peninsula as I do. It is clear that the status quo of these developments cannot continue when our local landscape is at such risk.
32 Comments
Density such as this is not what a rural cottage zone with acreages needs or wants. Maybe a flag lot should possibly have a certain minimum lot size. This development will be more like a trailer court
I fully support the position being taken in this petition MODL, please move swiftly to develop appropriate rules for rural developments, that does not sacrifice the character of this area This is on the scale of an urban development . Consider the impact on current residents on the overall water supply ( wells), and waste water facilities septic systems.
We are very fortunate to live where we do here on the South Shore. While we recognize that development is inevitable , it must abide by rules that keep the integrity of the area, be environmentally sustainable, be safe . The bare land condo development on Second Peninsula goes against any responsible development.
This proposed development is only appropriate in a serviced site with access to centralized processing facilities for waste water and potable water that is safe and in an appropriate volume to support a whole community. Please have rules in place go protect everyone, owners, neighbours and our future generation.
As long term residents of the community we have seen plenty of changes. While change is inevitable we do not need to sacrifice the character of the community for unregulated growth. We have never seen growth that resulted in improved services for our community so it is hard to justify an urban style development of this type. Please provide some clarity and leadership quickly.
I hope these issues are resolved in a timely manner so that all development adheres to regulations that protect any and all environmental concerns.
I support the petition and all of content it contains.
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In the fall of 2022, a group of concerned residents of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) became aware of developers proposing development using the bare land condominium development structure to achieve density of development that would not be possible under current Subdivision Regulations or other customary development strategies. In the case of a proposed development on Second Peninsula, this appeared to be solely for the purpose of achieving a density that is 2.5 to 3 times more dense than other residential areas on Second Peninsula. This density of development is likely to irreversibly damage the environment, character and safety of the neighbourhood. These concerns were laid out in a letter to Registrar of Condominiums at the Province of Nova Scotia, copied to the Mayor, CAO, Planning Staff and local MODL Councillor for Second Peninsula, and discussed at a subsequent meeting with Mayor, CAO, Planning Staff and local MODL Councillor. A petition, with associated signatures and comments, around these concerns was also presented at this meeting with hundreds of signatures from concerned MODL residents. The petition (now closed) describing the specific concerns can still be viewed at: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/express-concern-2P-Development
Municipal Council and Staff heard the concerns and have indicated their intent to develop new rules that will impact how certain types of cluster developments (including bare land condominium developments) occur across the municipality. More information about their intent can be found at: https://engage.modl.ca/cluster-development-regulations . MODL is holding a Cluster Development Open House on 10 July 2023 at the Best Western in Cookville from 6:30-8:30pm. All concerned residents of MODL are encouraged to attend and make your concerns known.
This petition is:
- to affirm to Municipal Council and Staff the depth of concern around this issue;
- to implore them to provide exceptional leadership in acting swiftly and boldly to protect the integrity of the natural environment, cultural identity and safety of the wonderful Municipality in which we live, work and raise families by implementing appropriate Cluster Development rules; and
- to insist that they structure the Cluster Development rules in such a way as to apply to developments that are already proposed and registered but not yet built out. If they do not do this, they risk a rush by developers to register bare land condominiums before the rules apply, and risk irreversible damage to our Municipality.
If you support these concerns, please add your name and comments to this petition, which will be presented to Staff and Council at the July 10th Open House.
Updates
June 27, 2023
The quiet from the municipal offices has been frustrating but it only shows how much they are feeling the pressure of our collective concern. I am spending my time digging through the fine print of these development bylaws to ensure we are ready for the next round of discussions.
June 27, 2023
Seeing this momentum grow proves that our neighbors care just as much about protecting the character of Second Peninsula as I do. It is clear that the status quo of these developments cannot continue when our local landscape is at such risk.
32 Comments
The developer advertises the peace and countrified living on 2nd Peninsula mostly due to the work of all of us as neighbors. Paradoxically it is this type dense development which would harm the exact attributes that the developers are claiming to possess. By the way, as neighbors none of us have locked gates on our properties.
Density such as this is not what a rural cottage zone with acreages needs or wants. Maybe a flag lot should possibly have a certain minimum lot size. This development will be more like a trailer court
I fully support the position being taken in this petition MODL, please move swiftly to develop appropriate rules for rural developments, that does not sacrifice the character of this area This is on the scale of an urban development . Consider the impact on current residents on the overall water supply ( wells), and waste water facilities septic systems.
We are very fortunate to live where we do here on the South Shore. While we recognize that development is inevitable , it must abide by rules that keep the integrity of the area, be environmentally sustainable, be safe . The bare land condo development on Second Peninsula goes against any responsible development.
This proposed development is only appropriate in a serviced site with access to centralized processing facilities for waste water and potable water that is safe and in an appropriate volume to support a whole community. Please have rules in place go protect everyone, owners, neighbours and our future generation.
As long term residents of the community we have seen plenty of changes. While change is inevitable we do not need to sacrifice the character of the community for unregulated growth. We have never seen growth that resulted in improved services for our community so it is hard to justify an urban style development of this type. Please provide some clarity and leadership quickly.
I hope these issues are resolved in a timely manner so that all development adheres to regulations that protect any and all environmental concerns.
I support the petition and all of content it contains.
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The developer advertises the peace and countrified living on 2nd Peninsula mostly due to the work of all of us as neighbors. Paradoxically it is this type dense development which would harm the exact attributes that the developers are claiming to possess. By the way, as neighbors none of us have locked gates on our properties.