An affordable housing development planned for the Glenmore neighbourhood was approved by city council at a Nov. 5 public hearing.
The six-storey, 68-unit rental-only building will be built at 1951 Cross Road, at the intersection of Glenmore Rd. M91裸聊视频檃kola Development Services is partnering with BC Housing and Turning Points Collaborative Society, which will operate the building.
The city owns the land and is leasing it back to BC Housing for a nominal fee. The applicant requested a reduction in parking stalls from 71 to 56, which prompted concerns about spillover parking from some councillors.
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Mayor Tom Dyas suggested that the parties look for opportunities on the property to provide additional parking.
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M91裸聊视频檃kola Development Services is also in discussions with Modo to provide a car-share program for tenants. The mixed-rent model for the building will offer a range of affordability for tenants chosen from the BC Housing registry.
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The building will have studio to three-bedroom apartments. Ryan Smith, Divisional Director of Planning and Development, said this and similar projects, help bolster affordable housing numbers.
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Councillor Luke Stack noted the project strikes a balance of city priorities.
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Council voted unanimously to approve the development. Coun. Gord Lovegrove recused himself from the discussion and vote, stating that he owns property adjacent to the site.
