Consultation inadequate at Timberlane, says reader

December 10, 2014 · 0 Comments

I am the owner of a home near to the Timberlane property on the Vandorf Sideroad, which is now about to be under development.
The developer held a so-called meeting several months ago for the people most affected by this development. The concerned attendees had many questions which could not be answered, but each one was promised “full community consultation” as the plans became more formalized.
By asking at the Town Planning Department, we only recently learned a formalized plan had been submitted and was being considered.
None of this revised plan had been discussed with the bordering property owners. Now, the developer is holding another evening event. Interestingly, this meeting has been scheduled when a Council Meeting will be sitting which prevents our Councillors from attending to learn about the details.
Most insulting for neighbouring homeowners, the notice of the developer’s meeting has been mailed to only a select few owners! One wonders why? Is it an end run?
It is certainly not the “full community consultation” promised.

Jan Taschner
Aurora