I thought I would update you on what is happening at 66 Main Street. A group of us met with the developer yesterday to discuss the protection of the heritage home. He took us on a tour of the house which is currently full of trash. He will be inviting the Heritage Advisory Committee and the Museum to tour the place as well. There are some beautiful interior features but the restoration will be a lot of work. The developer is not only happy to do the restoration but is eager to see the house assume its former grandeur.
The plan is to also build a second home along Main Street that will complement the character of the existing heritage home. With this approach I believe it is possible to retain the character of the street scape.
The developer is still working with the Township of King and the Conservation Authority on the townhome units and will have to address questions of density, traffic, storm water management, conservation of natural features and compatibility with neighbouring homes. Currently there are 29 units being proposed. A graphic artist has been retained to assure that the style of the townhome facades will be in keeping with the heritage nature of Main Street.
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3 comments on “66 Main Street”
I’m so relieved and glad to see that the existing house is proposed to be restored and stay on the lot. I can see why the road leading into the subdivision is proposed there, but seems awfully close to both the existing house and the neighbours on the west side. The proposed entrance in that location will also include cutting down that hundred year plus massive tree which is a symbol of historic Schomberg.
Changing the entrance to the east side of the existing house will be one less property built thus less profit for the builder, however a wider tree lined entrance would be much more attractive then squeezing a road through and looking like an after thought, make-shift plan.
I meant to add an additional paragraph to my last comment.
There would be a shifting of the building blocks with the road placed on the east side of the lot. Block 2 could slide west to where the proposed road is planned and flipped so the yards face west.
Hope that makes sense.
Sort of makes sense, however the news is that the developer has purchased 72 Main Street. This is a chance to open up the road way and hopefully save that tree. Let’s cross our fingers.