A public hearing at Town Hall Monday, October 17 may pave the way for possible development in Rosedale. Town Council will be holding a public hearing at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed development of the former golf course in Rosedale.
In August, Town Council held the first reading of the proposed bylaw amendment as part of the process to change land use. The application is to redesignate the site to a residential cottage district.
This is in accordance with the process that needs to be followed before Council can make a final decision for any changes to a Land Use Bylaw.
According to the Town of Drumheller’s web page, a Land Use Bylaw Amendment may include changing the text of the Land Use Bylaw to allow for a specific land use or development to occur. The Land Use Bylaw contains highly detailed rules, used by Development Officers to guide land uses and development that occurs on specific sites.
The process to make these changes requires readings by council and a public hearing. The public hearing gives local residents a chance to voice their concerns or support of this development. The public hearing must be advertised for two weeks prior to the hearing to give residents the chance to attend the meeting.
The development being discussed that is being brought before Council by property owner, RA Hamilton and Associates. The proposal includes a plan to develop 64 lots for RV and tenting. They also hope to incorporate a common area for use of instructors to conduct courses on things like beekeeping, hunting, butchering, and hobbies that promote a self sufficient lifestyle.
