Grimsby’s Planning and Development Committee approved a staff report for zoning bylaw amendments and subdivision application for 308-314 Main Street East.

But the proposal did not go through without a hitch. The committee voted to modify the proposal and have one section be strictly be “bungalofts,” instead of allowing some two-storey homes as proposed.

The proposed development would add 54 residential lots for detached dwellings with a public road from Main Street East that connects at Terrance Drive and Riesling Street.

Prior to the committee’s decision they heard from two delegations. The first delegation was from a resident of neighbouring Lawrence Avenue. The other was a consultant on behalf of the developer.

Annette Gibbons is a resident of Lawrence Avenue and has been a Grimsby resident for 56 years.

She said there were too many concerns and unanswered questions. She was concerned about flooding, the density of the project, the amount of notice given and the compatibility with Lawrence Ave.

Walter Basic, acting director of planning, said the concerns related to flooding, drainage and traffic would be addressed as the development process continues.

Bruce McCall-Richmond, a planner with GSAI Consulting, said the 54 houses is less than the initial proposal.

“In my opinion, suitable compatibility is achieved from the east to the west and the rest to the east,” said McCall-Richmond.

The official plan defines compatible development as “development that is not necessarily the same or similar to the development in the vicinity, but it is development that improves the character and image of an area without causing any undue, adverse impacts on adjacent properties.”