O’Leary Council accepts subdivision plan
‘For Sale’ signs going on front lots soon
O’Leary Town Council is ready to move ahead with the development of a 17-lot residential subdivision.
The subdivision, in what is generally called the Pate Property, is located along Main Street, off the end of Gaspe Road.
“We’ve gone with a Plan B,” council development chairman, Blake Adams, advised councilors. He said he believes the new plan solves the water management issues that stalled the previous plan.
Council, following an incamera discussion, reconvened to approve a motion to get the lots pinned and to apply for a
water management permit. Once the lots are pinned, council will be ready to advertise the front four (lots) for sale as they will have direct access off of Main Street.
In addition, Jubilee Avenue will need to be extended to access back lots.
The lots are relatively large, approximately 125 by 260 feet, mayor Eric Gavin said.
The previous subdivision plan was going to develop the subdivision in two phases. The new plan will make all 17 lots available as soon as provincial approval is given, Adams said. Besides addressing water management concerns, Adams said the new plan should make sewer and storm water management less costly.
“There’s definitely a substantial saving going with this design over the previous one,” he acknowledged.