Questions are arising in Stoney Level now {that a} 10-acre parcel of land the place Annunciation Church as soon as stood is up on the market.
The constructing, within the small southwestern Ontario city, was torn down in November after the church closed its doorways in 2006. It dates again to 1905 and was bought by a developer just a few years in the past.
“Everybody’s got lots of questions and unfortunately now we get to see what the next step is,” mentioned Rob Duquette, proprietor of Stoney Level {Hardware} throughout the road.
“For a guy that was really adamant about building something there to put for sale seems really interesting,”
The land was bought by Kamal Lachine, who initially mentioned his intention was to place a single storey townhouse growth on the property.
CBC Information couldn’t attain Lachine earlier than publication.
Marcie Glajch and David Tremblay stand in entrance of the Annunciation Church earlier than it was demolished. (Dale Molnar/CBC)
In line with the actual property itemizing, the asking worth is $1,350,000 for the property.
It additionally outlines a number of makes use of for the property together with retail growth, industrial, residential and institutional.
However David Tremblay, who was preventing to save lots of the church, questions whether or not something might go there.
“There’s no sewer capacity,” mentioned Tremblay.
“It’s gonna probably stand as an empty lot. We could have an historical building here. Now we have an empty lot.”
There may be at the moment a freeze on new growth within the city if it has to connect with the present sewer system — which is at capability.
Marcie Glajch, who lives subsequent door, wish to see a group hub constructed there.
“We just want to see something good, you know, for the community,” mentioned Glajch.
Brick work on the former Annunciation Church in Stoney Level proven crumbling earlier than it was torn down. (Dale Molnar/CBC)
Lakeshore Ward 6 Coun. Larissa Vogler would not say if she favours housing on the property when contacted by CBC Information.
She needs to see a report from administration first.
“We’ll see what capacity allows and again the building department would be able to speak to our operations to be able to speak to what type of capacity and opportunities there are available in the eastern part of the municipality,” mentioned Vogler.
Tremblay says he wish to see a plaque erected on the property to commemorate the church that when stood there.
“Well bless their hearts.”
