A controversial multi-unit development in Rothesay has been rejected again — at least for now.
Council first turned down a proposed two-building, 96-unit development on Holland Drive in December.
The town bylaw requires developers to wait one year before reapplying unless their new plan is “significantly” different.
On Monday, the developer came back with a revised proposal for a single 48-unit building, hoping to avoid the waiting period, but that plan was also rejected.
Coun. Bill McGuire said reducing the building height from six stories to five is not significant enough for him.
“Four stories is the limit for me because it’s precedent-setting. I know there’s only one building, but it is still five stories,” said McGuire.
However, Coun. Peter Lewis said he thinks the new proposal is different enough to be considered.
“The revision is 50 per cent smaller,” said Lewis. “I think it is a substantial change as far as what the developer is proposing.”
Council voted 3-3 in favour of accepting the revised application. Mayor Nancy Grant voted against it, splitting the tie.
Grant said the issue for her continues to be the height of the building, noting there are currently no buildings in Rothesay that are taller than four stories.
“I think council made it clear in December that the great majority of councillors felt that we don’t want buildings greater than four stories,” said Grant.
