With regards 202 Second Street development, I fully support and endorse the project with a few caveats.
As a long time resident I have seen this plot sit idle and I have considered it "wasted space" sorely in need of development. The current proposal looks terrific, will enhance the area, will provide housing, beautifies the waterfront, and would be a plus for our downtown. In our quest to have more housing choices, no one on Council should oppose this development. If Planning approves this development, Council should give unanimous approval, in spite of any personal opinion. If Planning approves the proposal that should be good enough, and it will support our Provincial Government's desire (and our need) for more housing. As to how well it "fits" vis-a-vis Victoria Hall (which is downtown's architectural outlier), it works very well. Remember all the naysayers complaining about the new Legion building and the Coast Guard building. They both sit well in our community.
Now to my concerns. This past year, 19% of new car sales in Canada were electric, and I am sure this will grow …. so at least 25% of the parking spaces in this development need to have charging stations. As well, we need more than the minimum requirement of accessible parking spaces and we need larger parking spots to accommodate today's larger vehicles.
Let's all get behind this development. The Mayor too!
E. Maynard
Cobourg