The township is set to sell the final parcel in Phase 1 of the Drayton Industrial Park.
A report from clerk Barb Schellenberger at the Sept. 14 Mapleton council meeting explained that David Scholten and Joseph Heenan wish to purchase vacant land from the township.
The parcel on Concession 11 of former Maryborough Township is located directly off Industrial Drive. The report notes the dimensions will be determined shortly by a land survey at the township expense prior to the proposed Oct. 21 closing date for the transaction.
The report does not specify the intended commercial use, but does note the proposed sale was discussed by council in closed sessions on June 7 and 28.
The report states, “In preliminary discussion, the Township of Mapleton development team meeting reviewed conceptual drawings from the proponent and discussed the proposed commercial use. CAO Clerk had confidential discussion with the proponent. An offer to purchase was received and is attached for your information. Zoning variances, if required, for the land development will be the purchaser’s expense.”
The offer sets out a purchase price of $62,500, $500 with the offer, $9,500 at time of closing and the balance payable within one year of the closing date.
Funds from the sale will go into a working reserve to fund development of Phase 2 of township-owned industrial lands.
Council directed staff to provide public notice of a draft bylaw authorizing the sale of the property.
