We (DRS Developments) are in…

We (DRS Developments) are in agreement with revoking the Parkway Belt West Plan. We believe the freezing of land development was too broad and restricted the opportunity for development. This restricted land supply has resulted in the tremendous increase in developable land prices due to limited and supply coupled with significant demand for housing. We believe the removal of this legislation will allow for more affordable housing by removing this restriction.
We have 74 acres of land in Morriston (Puslinch) which we have attempted to develop for seniors housing along with, at a minimum, 156 family-oriented housing (initial plan attached). A proposed church is also accommodated within our development (lands to be donated by us). Our parcel of land is less than 1 km south of the 401 and adjacent to the present Hwy 6. It is bounded by residential housing to the north and east and the proposed new Hwy 6 bypass to the west. Because of the boundary drawn by the Plan, our property is just inside the restricted lands area.
We have the support of the Mayor and Council of Puslinch for this type of housing. We have previously met with the Mayor and MPP Joseph Racinsky along with our planner about the potential for this housing development. The consensus is that seniors housing along with a well-designed community is a positive addition to the municipality.
If the Plan is revoked, it would allow for homes for approximately 600 people. Should the proposed “Communal drinking water and wastewater system municipal consent requirements” proposal (ERO 026-0302) be implemented, this property could provide increased housing for well over 1,000 people.

David Bouke
DRS Developments
7468 Gore Road
Puslinch, N0B2J0