Cornwall residents concerned about Lakeview Drive townhouse proposal

Some residents of Cornwall voiced concern about a proposed development between LakeviewDrive and the Trans-Canada Highway at a public meeting last night.

The space, which was previously designated for single-family residential homes, would be rezoned to allow for townhouses on ten lots, encompassing 30 units.

Sue Ellen Clow-Munroe, who has lived on Lakeview Drive for 10years, said she expected possible development when she moved in, but thought it would be single-family homes.

"I never imagined that there would be row-houses literally in my backyard," she said. "It's the difference to having 10 additional homes than to over 30, which definitely brings more traffic into the area."

Unclear future

Mayor Minerva McCourtsaid that the meeting went well in her eyes.

"It was great to hear the many comments, great to see the residents get up and put forth their comments," she said.

McCourt said that the planning board will consider the issues raised at the meeting and move forward accordingly.

"The planning board will take what was heard, discuss it and see what are the other options or other possibilities as to what has been presented to it," she said.

"That is the great thing about these public meetings and people getting up and expressing their opinion."

Clow-Munroesaid that if the development is approved, her time on Lakeview Drivemay be coming to an end.

"It's something that my husband and I will have to talk about," she said. "I don't know, it's very disappointing."

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