The Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approved an amendment to the zoning category of the property located at 605 LaPasse Road, from “Agriculture (A) Zone” to the “Agriculture – Exception Forty-Three (RU-E43) Zone”.
Planner Ivan Burton said the amendment was to accommodate accessibility for an existing family member.
Derek Chevrier, the property owner, was present on the call as well.
“Derek has had his septic system reviewed, and some upgrades have to be made.” Burton said.
“This is important for my wife and I because I am a retired veteran who is disabled, and my wife has fibromyalgia.” Chevrier said. “This single level dwelling is going to make a world of different, so we won’t have to be going up and down stairs.”
“I think this is a great step, and right in line with Renfrew County’s housing strategy, our responsibility anyway.” Nicholson said. ‘The septic system was a good catch, and will help frame any zoning in the future”.
The motion was carried.
