Dear Editor:
If you live in Erin, between Sideroads 17 and 5, and between the 4th and 8th Lines, please check out the proposed changes to the boundaries of the Greenbelt.
Much of this land is proposed to be added into the Greenbelt. The justification is that it is part of the Galt Paris Moraine, and I would agree that it is important to protect the sources of our groundwater supply.
However, is it necessary to add the lands to the Greenbelt? There are already ample protections within the Official Plans of the town and the county.
The new designation will impact all these properties by preventing the construction of an accessory dwelling unit on the property (something that is currently permitted), and it will remove the possibility of creating a severance on some of the properties.
Both of these are ways for current landowners to either realize some of the inherent value in their property or assist their children or loved ones in the acquisition of housing.
You have until Dec. 4 to submit a comment to the Environmental Registry of Ontario.
Rod Finnie,
Erin