DEVELOPMENTS SECTION

Lot 2 Location

Lot 2 Location

 

  • Original Zoning: RU-3

 

Amended Zoning: CDR-6

 

Maximum Density

  • Lot 2A - 5 subdivided lots
  • Lot 2B - 360 units

 

Principle Uses


On Lot 2A:

  • Single Family Residential
  • Multi-family Residential
  • Utility uses
  • Park uses

 

On Lot 2B:

  • Multi-family Residential
  • Public Assembly uses

 

On any lot in 2B over 8.0 hectares (19.8 acres):

  • Gravel, mineral or peat extraction
  • Gravel crushing & screening
  • No manufacturing or sales of concrete products permitted

 

Accessory Uses


  • Home occupation use
  • Accessory buildings & structures

On subdivided Lots with Single Family dwellings:

  • One secondary suite or one secondary dwelling (but not both)

Lot 2 - Protecting the natural environment

Respecting its adjacency to rural properties to the north as well as to Maple Lake, Lot 2 is envisioned as becoming two distinctive residential neighbourhoods, which reflect Cumberland's strong environmental values and attachment to the natural landscape.


Lot 2 Illustrative Concept Plan, May 2008

A conservation subdivision

At the north-eastern tip of the lot, 2A is proposed to be subdivided into a maximum of five single family estate lots, comprising approximately 1.5 acres each. Secluded from the Highway by a dense forest reserve, these subdivided lots will offer maximum privacy to their owners.

With lot lines and roads following the natural terrain, each home will be served by its own septic and water system. This helps to reduce infrastructure and ongoing maintenence costs, as well as preserving the rural character of the land, its vegetation and wildlife.

Open-space multi-family planning

On Lot 2B, Trilogy has applied for a maximum of 360 housing units which will be clustered into small groupings with shared greenspaces and parks around them. Inspired by the natural character of the land and the protected environmental reserve that occurs between 2A and 2B, it plans to create a walkable, multi-family neighbourhood that is in harmony with nature. While the density applied for on 2B is much higher than on 2A, the decreased land cost per unit will translate to more affordable housing and still allow maximum green space to be preserved.

It is thought that the development planned for both Lot 2B and Lot 11 across the Highway will create an ideal base for active retirees and "empty nesters" who are no longer interested in the maintenance of a larger home, but who would still like to live with a natural landscape around them. In addition, the location of this neighbourhood could provide a gas-saving solution to singles and young families who choose Cumberland as their base, but commute to work in Courtenay, Comox or Mount Washington.

Photo: Multi-family homes on Lot 2B will be clustered to preserve maximum green space. These homes can be designed to reinforce the character of the Village throughout its new neighbourhoods

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