DEVELOPMENTS SECTION
Lot 8A Location
- Original Zoning: RU-1 & RU-3
Amended Zoning: CDMU-4
Maximum Density
- Total - 80,000 sq.ft.
- Residential - 39,990 sq.ft.
Principle Uses
- Retail businesses
- Commercial businesses
- Restaurants/ Snack Bars
- Tourist Accomodation
- Automobile Service Stations
- Automotive sales, rental, & repair centres
- Recreation vehicle sales, rental, service & repair centres
- Recreational boat sales, service & repair centres
- Offices
- Public Assembly
- Multi-family Residential
Accessory Uses
On any Lot:
- Accessory buildings & structures
On any Residential lot:
- Home occupation use
- Accessory buildings & structures
Lot 8A - Transitioning to the Village
With excellent Royston Road frontage, Lot 8A provides a distinctive opportunity at one of the Village's most significant crossroads --- Royston Road and the Inland Island Highway. In addition to its frontage, it is located at the head of a proposed high-end residential estate enclave (Lot 8B), positioned to attract both passers-by and affluent homeowners.
Lot 8A - Illustrative Concept Plan, May 2008
Currently zoned for a mixture of rural uses, the new mixed use zoning applied for here will encourage more varied types of "edge of town" businesses to consider locating in Cumberland, including gas stations and fast food outlets, along with more prominent regional businesses like automobile sales and service, recreational vehicle sales, and tourist accomodation.
More affordable housing
Because the Lot 8A flanks an area of estate homes to the south, Trilogy's zoning amendment application has requested the flexibility to develop mixed use residential here to provide more affordable housing in the area. This residential could occupy up to half of the lot's total allowable density, and could include live-work spaces as well as multi-family townhomes or apartments.
This residential would occupy a maximum of 15% of the lot's total allowable density, and could include live-work spaces as well as multi-family townhomes or apartments. The flex unit concept is included as an accessory use on Lot 8A, where it would most likely be used by seasonal workers, golf course employees, and construction workers who are contributing to the growth of Cumberland and its infrastructure.
Less roads; more green space
Vehicular access to Lot 8A is proposed to be via a new access road off Royston Road. This access would also serve the residences on Lot 8b, creating a tighter, more cohesive neighbourhood. The treed area shown on the Concept Plan in the eastern end of 8A will remain, as will the protected wetland that serves as a natural separation between Lots 8A and 8B. The preservation of these landscape features provides an amenity for all of Lot 8, and buffers the rural enclaves to the east.
Photo: Businesses on Lot 8A are well-positioned to attract vehicular traffic, as well as surrounding residents. For restaurants & family-oriented businesses, a location that captures customers close to home is considered optimal.
Community Impact Report
For more information, see:
- Community Impact Assessment
Lots 2, 3, 5, 7, 8A, 9A, 10 & 11
Meyers Norris Penny
June 2008
