Skip to content

City approves development of RV storage

City council has approved a recreational vehicle storage facility on Myrtle Ave. That facility didn’t come without opposition, as a letter written by a resident on the street stated several objections to the proposed use.
City Council

City council has approved a recreational vehicle storage facility on Myrtle Ave. That facility didn’t come without opposition, as a letter written by a resident on the street stated several objections to the proposed use.

In a letter written to council, Angela Bothner suggested that having a 24 hour storage facility in the neighbourhood would cause an unwanted traffic increase, especially at night. She also said that the lights would shine into her living room, the increased traffic would be a safety problem to the nearby Dr. Brass School, and that it would negatively impact property values.

Connie Wieme, owner of the property in question, appeared before council to address the concerns of council and the letter’s writer. The facility would not, in fact, be a 24 hour self-serve facility, instead being a secure facility that would require the presence of one of the owners to access, and people would need to call ahead for access. Fencing would ensure nobody could see into the property. The vehicles stored on the property would all be running vehicles, and Wieme noted that their main focus would be on winter storage for recreational vehicles and boats. Wieme also noted that while there is residential property on Myrtle, this land is zoned for commercial/industrial transition and would need to be used for a business purpose. 

They decided a storage facility would be a good way to afford the increased taxes on the property.

As the owners of the lot work full time, the lot would be mostly accessed during the weekends. Wieme noted that if there were concerns about the impact it would have on the school, they could notify the school when necessary.

After clarification on the purpose on the storage facility from Wieme, council voted unanimously to approve the proposed use of the lot.