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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 27, 2020 PAGE 7
Residents oppose bylaw amendments for mobile home park in west Edson
by Cassie Kushniruk …and there are approximately 400 for another daycare in this town. The backyard', but those mobile home July 27, August 3, 10, 17,24, and 31 issues
trailers already in Edson at this point daycares that are here aren't parks have been there for years," he
At the July 21 regularly scheduled in time. If anything, we would need surviving; the Boys and Girls Club said. "This [development] is not for a
Town Council meeting, a public more family homes." just shut down, and the other ones mobile home park. These are
hearing was held concerning two Adjacent landowner Ralph Rix are not at capacity." individual, home-owned lots where a
amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. also opposed the project, saying, Rod Bailer, who owns a home near lot of families have been [in Edson]
2070, which will have an impact on "The Town of Edson professes to the proposed development, also for years and their investment went
homes in the west Edson area. value diversity of housing types expressed disproval for the project, into a newer module home but they
The Town received an application through the Town of Edson, but this "My item of concern is the proximity can't move it anywhere because
from LAWIR Head Corp founder project continues to concentrate of the mobile home community to there's zero vacancy here in Town.
Duane Martin to repeal the Anderson mobile home parks and mobile home the forested area of the west. Who We want to keep these families here
Area Structure Plan (ASP) Bylaw lots in the west end of Edson." would be responsible for fire instead of them moving out."
No. 2202 and adopt the Planes Another concerned homeowner in guarding the west end of Edson? Is "There are a lot of mobile homes
Landing ASP, affecting part of SE- the area, Peter Taylor, also expressed the Town infrastructure sufficient to for sale in this town …because
20-53-17-5. disproval for the project, saying that handle the influx of 130-170 they're on rented lots and people are
Additionally, the Town also the proposed development would additional residents, with regards to sick and tired of the astronomical
received an application to amend "devalue our property". "Mobiles sewer, water, and fire protection?" amounts of money for lot rent,"
Land Use Bylaw No. 2070 by re- depreciate on average 3-3 ½ % each In closing, Martin provided final Martin continued. "We need to make
designating the lands identified from year. In addition, if any mobiles are remarks addressing residents' this go ahead to keep these families
Low Density Multiple Family rented, areas with higher [than concerns about the proposed here."
Residential to Mobile Home average] rentals will lower the value development. "I know this is a tough Edson Funeral Home
subdivision. on homes on average 13.8% decision and I know that everybody (See story update page 12)
Before allowing the public to according to relator.com. This in that area is saying 'not in my
provide their feedback concerning creates a poor curb appeal for homes
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
this item, Mayor Kevin Zahara worth anywhere between $400,000 Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
invited developer Duane Martin to and $600,000. My wife and I are A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
provide opening remarks regarding worried about the resale value of our PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
the proposed development. home."
780-723-3575
"All of the motives that I have [for Registered Professional Planner 780-723-3575
this project] are based on our Sara McCartney, who was hired by www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
community's housing assessment the developer to support the ASP
needs," Martin began. "We need low- amendment application and
income housing and mobile home redistricting application, commented,
subdivisions. To go forward with "When we put the ASP amendment
We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
anything else but wouldn't make together, we reviewed it against your W
sense to anybody right now." Town's policies within your
still offering our
Martin noted that lot rent in mobile Municipal Development Plan
home parks continue to increase, (MDP). The MDP policies identify still offering our
leaving mobile home owners with that this area is for urban residential
personalized service.
nowhere to go. "When I did my development, and we prepared the personalized service.
assessments and research, the need application as such. Your MDP
for a mobile home subdivision is far …supports mobile home
Please call for
greater in this area than I could development with a character similar Please call for
imagine, which is why we've to residential subdivisions, which is
an appointment.
proceeded the way we have." what the application before you
In phase 1 of the development, today is. It is my professional an appointment.
Martin stated that there will be 55+ opinion that the development does
housing, as well as a daycare center, meet the policies and guidelines that
community gardens, ponds, and 29 you have outlined in your MDP."
mobile home duplexes with garages. Concerned resident and adjacent
"I'm also looking at putting in a rink landowner, Kelly Head, opposed the Traditional Funeral Services,
there as well," he added. proposed development, "When we Graveside Services and
At this time, Mayor Zahara invited moved to Town five years ago, we
residents to voice their comments very carefully chose the location Cremation Options with a Crematorium
and concerns about the proposed where we purchased. It came down on site in Edson.
development. to this house and one in Skyview. Cemetery Monuments.
Local resident Jeff Wilbur, who The one in Skyview was directly
owns land adjacent to the proposed adjacent to Poplar Place, and for that We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
development, expressed disproval for reason specifically, we chose to
Our Commitment Is To You.
the project, "We are surrounded by purchase the home that we did. To Our Commitment Is To You.
many trailer parks that have homes find out now that we may be
for sale already. There are 50 trailers adjacent to a trailer park again is
alone that are for sale in this area more than disappointing."
Head also noted, "There's no need
WE WANT YOUR QUALITY TRADE! WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!
WE WANT YOUR QUALITY TRADE!
Rescheduled All-Wheel-Drive SUVs
YELLOWHEAD GAS CO-OP
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Starting at $157 bi-weekly OAC.
Call us about home delivery and other service options WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!
Tuesday, July14th, 2020 at 7:00 pm We’re here. We’re open. We’re ready to lend a hand to our friends and neighbours
Galloway Station Museum WE WORK 780-542-4438
223-55th Street, Edson IN THIS COMMUNITY! THE BEST DEALS 1-866-841-3673
WE LIVE
In order to adhere to CMOH guidelines IN THIS COMMUNITY! ON NEW FORD VEHICLES
if you would like to attend please contact the office WE ARE LOCAL! GUARANTEED! 5214 POWER CENTRE BLVD
DRAYTON VALLEY, AB
at 780-723-4214
to book a seat at the AGM. WE WANT YOUR QUALITY TRADE! WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!
We appreciate your understanding.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 27, 2020 PAGE 7
Residents oppose bylaw amendments for mobile home park in west Edson
by Cassie Kushniruk …and there are approximately 400 for another daycare in this town. The backyard', but those mobile home July 27, August 3, 10, 17,24, and 31 issues
trailers already in Edson at this point daycares that are here aren't parks have been there for years," he
At the July 21 regularly scheduled in time. If anything, we would need surviving; the Boys and Girls Club said. "This [development] is not for a
Town Council meeting, a public more family homes." just shut down, and the other ones mobile home park. These are
hearing was held concerning two Adjacent landowner Ralph Rix are not at capacity." individual, home-owned lots where a
amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. also opposed the project, saying, Rod Bailer, who owns a home near lot of families have been [in Edson]
2070, which will have an impact on "The Town of Edson professes to the proposed development, also for years and their investment went
homes in the west Edson area. value diversity of housing types expressed disproval for the project, into a newer module home but they
The Town received an application through the Town of Edson, but this "My item of concern is the proximity can't move it anywhere because
from LAWIR Head Corp founder project continues to concentrate of the mobile home community to there's zero vacancy here in Town.
Duane Martin to repeal the Anderson mobile home parks and mobile home the forested area of the west. Who We want to keep these families here
Area Structure Plan (ASP) Bylaw lots in the west end of Edson." would be responsible for fire instead of them moving out."
No. 2202 and adopt the Planes Another concerned homeowner in guarding the west end of Edson? Is "There are a lot of mobile homes
Landing ASP, affecting part of SE- the area, Peter Taylor, also expressed the Town infrastructure sufficient to for sale in this town …because
20-53-17-5. disproval for the project, saying that handle the influx of 130-170 they're on rented lots and people are
Additionally, the Town also the proposed development would additional residents, with regards to sick and tired of the astronomical
received an application to amend "devalue our property". "Mobiles sewer, water, and fire protection?" amounts of money for lot rent,"
Land Use Bylaw No. 2070 by re- depreciate on average 3-3 ½ % each In closing, Martin provided final Martin continued. "We need to make
designating the lands identified from year. In addition, if any mobiles are remarks addressing residents' this go ahead to keep these families
Low Density Multiple Family rented, areas with higher [than concerns about the proposed here."
Residential to Mobile Home average] rentals will lower the value development. "I know this is a tough Edson Funeral Home
subdivision. on homes on average 13.8% decision and I know that everybody (See story update page 12)
Before allowing the public to according to relator.com. This in that area is saying 'not in my
provide their feedback concerning creates a poor curb appeal for homes
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
this item, Mayor Kevin Zahara worth anywhere between $400,000 Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
invited developer Duane Martin to and $600,000. My wife and I are A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
provide opening remarks regarding worried about the resale value of our PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
the proposed development. home."
780-723-3575
"All of the motives that I have [for Registered Professional Planner 780-723-3575
this project] are based on our Sara McCartney, who was hired by www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
community's housing assessment the developer to support the ASP
needs," Martin began. "We need low- amendment application and
income housing and mobile home redistricting application, commented,
subdivisions. To go forward with "When we put the ASP amendment
We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
anything else but wouldn't make together, we reviewed it against your W
sense to anybody right now." Town's policies within your
still offering our
Martin noted that lot rent in mobile Municipal Development Plan
home parks continue to increase, (MDP). The MDP policies identify still offering our
leaving mobile home owners with that this area is for urban residential
personalized service.
nowhere to go. "When I did my development, and we prepared the personalized service.
assessments and research, the need application as such. Your MDP
for a mobile home subdivision is far …supports mobile home
Please call for
greater in this area than I could development with a character similar Please call for
imagine, which is why we've to residential subdivisions, which is
an appointment.
proceeded the way we have." what the application before you
In phase 1 of the development, today is. It is my professional an appointment.
Martin stated that there will be 55+ opinion that the development does
housing, as well as a daycare center, meet the policies and guidelines that
community gardens, ponds, and 29 you have outlined in your MDP."
mobile home duplexes with garages. Concerned resident and adjacent
"I'm also looking at putting in a rink landowner, Kelly Head, opposed the Traditional Funeral Services,
there as well," he added. proposed development, "When we Graveside Services and
At this time, Mayor Zahara invited moved to Town five years ago, we
residents to voice their comments very carefully chose the location Cremation Options with a Crematorium
and concerns about the proposed where we purchased. It came down on site in Edson.
development. to this house and one in Skyview. Cemetery Monuments.
Local resident Jeff Wilbur, who The one in Skyview was directly
owns land adjacent to the proposed adjacent to Poplar Place, and for that We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
development, expressed disproval for reason specifically, we chose to
Our Commitment Is To You.
the project, "We are surrounded by purchase the home that we did. To Our Commitment Is To You.
many trailer parks that have homes find out now that we may be
for sale already. There are 50 trailers adjacent to a trailer park again is
alone that are for sale in this area more than disappointing."
Head also noted, "There's no need
WE WANT YOUR QUALITY TRADE! WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!
WE WANT YOUR QUALITY TRADE!
Rescheduled All-Wheel-Drive SUVs
YELLOWHEAD GAS CO-OP
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Starting at $157 bi-weekly OAC.
Call us about home delivery and other service options WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!
Tuesday, July14th, 2020 at 7:00 pm We’re here. We’re open. We’re ready to lend a hand to our friends and neighbours
Galloway Station Museum WE WORK 780-542-4438
223-55th Street, Edson IN THIS COMMUNITY! THE BEST DEALS 1-866-841-3673
WE LIVE
In order to adhere to CMOH guidelines IN THIS COMMUNITY! ON NEW FORD VEHICLES
if you would like to attend please contact the office WE ARE LOCAL! GUARANTEED! 5214 POWER CENTRE BLVD
DRAYTON VALLEY, AB
at 780-723-4214
to book a seat at the AGM. WE WANT YOUR QUALITY TRADE! WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!
We appreciate your understanding.
