Public hearing scheduled Jan. 22
A Winnipeg Beach business owner and developer who owns a large section of land next to Highway 9 is considering building a 60-unit affordable housing development if she gets approval from council to rezone the land for the new subdivision.
Ruby’s Paradise owner Anjali Schludermann submitted a proposal to council in November, detailing the proposed development of five separate lots on the property.
Inga Robak, assistant chief administrative officer and assistant development officer for the Eastern Interlake Planning District, said Schludermann has to obtain approval for rezoning the land and also for the subdivision.
“A rezoning is required first. A subdivision is also required to separate all these lots,” said Robak. “Then the developer can proceed with the plans for the development from there. “
Details of the development are publicly available under council’s Jan. 22 agenda, which was posted online last week.
For proposed Lot 1, the owner is seeking to rezone the land to residential to accommodate an existing house and garage. For proposed Lot 2, the owner is seeking to rezone the land to residential in order to build a house.
For proposed Lot 3, the owner wants to rezone the land to commercial to accommodate an existing driving range and possibly build short-term rental housing and a number of other features.
“Possible future development on this parcel may include: short-term rentals houses – approximately 52 units, permanent mini golf, virtual golf and ice cream shop, permanent walking path and ski trail, swimming pool with fitness area, splash pad, dog park, greenhouse for vegetables [and] restaurant,” states the proposal.
For proposed Lot 4, the owner wants to rezone the land to residential for a “possible 60-unit affordable housing development.”
For proposed Lot 5, the owner wants to rezone the land to commercial for an exiting farmers’ market.
“Possible future development may include: Bank, Store, public washrooms for the farmers [and] market,” states the proposal.
The proposal generated three letters of objection that are available under council’s agenda. The residents say they’re opposed to the development for a number of reasons, including the town’s lagoon being unable to handle sewage from the development, increased traffic on Churchill Road to access the development, and a concern about rental properties and crime. One resident was in favour of the dog park.
Council will hold a public hearing on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. during its regular meeting.
