The Town Council has refused a rezoning application for a former Port Elgin B&B to allow for two additional residential units.
Property owner Scott Mitchell apologized for not applying for a Building Permit to convert a garage into an accessory apartment unit, stating he was "sorry" and promising to never do it again.
He asked for relief from the Zoning Bylaw to recognize an existing upstairs residential unit and to convert an existing garage into an additional residential unit.
Despite the apology, the council defeated a staff recommendation to approve the rezoning request.
Author's summary: Council refuses rezoning application despite apology.