Retail is set to grow on one side of Charlottetown and hopes to do the same on the other side.
City council has given the go-ahead for retail development in Winsloe and will hold a public meeting for an application for retail development in East Royalty.
Residents in Winsloe can expect to see construction start soon on a project that includes a new gas station, Tim Hortons, pizza restaurant and convenience store.
The project will be built on the Malpeque Road, across the street from the existing Petro-Canada gas bar.
As for the project in East Royalty, there wasn't much information from council on who or what the project will entail, if it goes ahead, other than that it involves a new grocery store.
Council sent an application to rezone a portion of the property (six lots) at 412 St. Peters Road from single-detached residential to highway commercial to a public meeting. That was in spite of a recommendation from the city's planning department that the project should not go ahead and there shouldn't even be a meeting with the residents.
Coun. Terry Bernard, who represents some of the residents in the area, said people want more information about a proposed grocery store.
"I'd like to hear what the developer has to say,'' Bernard said. "Let the residents hear what he has to say.''
Coun. Kim Devine, chair of the planning committee, said her group doesn't think the grocery store issue needs to go anywhere in East Royalty.
Devine said the planning committee feels there is enough commercial development scattered throughout the city and doesn't need to start encroaching into East Royalty.
"It's not like the population is doubling,'' Devine said. "The official plan says we need to strengthen existing commercial zones.''
She said that East Royalty is currently a beautiful entrance to the capital and doesn't need to be inundated with commercial development.
Bernard noted that East Royalty is growing at a rapid pace, with four new subdivisions and a new soccer complex, which is currently under development.
"Some residents wonder why there is no grocery store.''
As for Winsloe, the development is earmarked for 535 Malpeque Rd.
Coun. Peter McCloskey said he has already met with residents in the affected area and while some residents have a few concerns they all support the new retail project. He said a public meeting isn't necessary and council agreed, giving the developer the green light to start.
McCloskey, who represents area residents, said the developer is putting up a nine-foot fence to act as a buffer.
The area in question is zoned commercial.
Devine said a public meeting should be held to let residents know just how big the project is and explain how it will affect traffic flow.
City council OKs retail development for Winsloe
Up next is a proposal for East Royalty area, including a grocery store
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- East Ends
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:19:41
I disagree with Ms. Devine's comments Its not like the population is doubling, Devine said. The official plan says we need to strengthen existing commercial zones.
Your population may not be doubling in the city but it is not the city residents that are soley keeping your economy thriving. Do you have any idea how many people east and west commute to Ch'Town daily to work?? Stoping on the way to and from work to purchase their groceries and basic needs. East Royalty would be a perfect spot for a Superstore for me and the other thousands of commuters each day. It would mean less time spent in traffic in town in the evenings trying to get out of town.
Come on Tim Banks...bring us a Superstore!!! I am so surprised you haven't done this by now!! -
- Overpriced
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:12:14
Actually I think it's going across from Campbell's road on the Malpeque Rd. Where the old cabins are.
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- observer
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:04:55
Ah good,let's see all the roads around Charlottetown lined with stores, parking lots and the ever attractive strip malls. There are ways to create developments that blend into the existing communities but no one seems to ever pause to consider these as options.
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- joe
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:53:56
The new building is going to be across the Irving gas station in Winsloe,can,t you get your facts correct.
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- Is it worth it?
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:49:38
I'm all for economic development on Prince Edward Island, but having three gas stations, two pizza restaurants and two coffee shops within a kilometer of each other seems a little far fetched. Considering the lack of business the Irving already receives ever since the Petro Canada re opened after renovations, I'd hate to see how they would fair after this. Do we have to turn this quiet residential area into another University Ave?
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- Stratford
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:43:29
Good job guys. When is Jenkins going to wise up and let the Superstore open in Stratford. Complain, complain and complain that its going to be in your back yard. The values of your houses have gone up substantially over the past decade. You can't have everything!!!! Growth comes with concessions!!!
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- g
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:41:21
So, where exactly is it going?
