Lakeshore remains large-scale against greenhouses [Video]

Lakeshore council stands firm on its decision regarding potential large-scale greenhouses coming to the municipality.

At Tuesday’s meeting, council deferred consideration of a report on a study of a Greenhouse Business Park. According to the municipality, that would see development of a centralized location for the greenhouses.

“We recognize that we are limited in our power to reject greenhouses all together,” said Mayor Tracey Bailey.

“However, we will continue to step up and make sure that our residents’ concerns are heard and that the litany of negative impacts are addressed before greenhouses can call Lakeshore home.”

Council further requested changes to the Official Plan Amendment Number 18. It was submitted to Essex County last year and is under review.

A news release outlined that the amendments include requests for an annual review of trends in greenhouse issues for the region, an analysis of the impact of future water main expansions and trends …