Full council is set to vote on the recommendation next week
Brockville’s planning committee is recommending council delay a decision on expanding the Bridlewood subdivision until the developer addresses a list of concerns.
The proposal would extend Bridlewood Drive to Centennial Road and add 14 semi-detached homes, all municipally serviced. The full council is set to vote on the recommendation next Tuesday, though the matter may return in October or November.
At a July 2 public meeting, residents warned the extension could turn Bridlewood into a dangerous through street, raising traffic and safety worries. City staff have since called for a redesign to address public feedback, conservation authority requirements, and technical issues.
Needed changes include new stop signs, a 40 km/h speed limit, more details on sidewalks, and a stormwater management plan. Concerns have also been raised about the possible need for a costly retention pond.
The debate comes as Brockville faces a housing boom and provincial pressure to increase housing supply.
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