Last night, the Town of Pictou held a public hearing on a development agreement for 85 Union Street.
The agreement would be to build a three story dwelling of up to 12 units. The development was subject to a public hearing process as the parcel of land is slightly smaller than the minimum to proceed as a right under the zoning rules.
Several residents expressed concerns over the proximity to their properties, as well as possible traffic congestion on the narrow street, which does currently have sidewalks. Council passed final reading of the development agreement, which will include recommendations for fencing, location of garbage, and drainage.
Mayor Jim Ryan said that citizens affected by the agreement who wish to appeal council’s decision have ten days to file an appeal to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board.