Despite misgivings and disagreements about cost sharing, council has moved forward with a contentious apartment development planned for Auburn Road.

LandVision wants to build five buildings totalling 401 units at , across from Constable Neil Bruce Middle School.

Major off-site works are needed including dual left turn lanes at Highway 97 and Daimler Drive, and restricting left turns and through traffic onto Byland Rd. and Old Okanagan Highway.

The developer has proposed a 55-45 percent split with the city to cover the approximately $1.8  million cost. The city91裸聊视频檚 share would be about $815,000 (45 per cent). 

At its July 23 meeting, staff told council there was no funding allocated in the 2024 draft budget, and the works were not identified in the 10-Year Capital or Transportation Master plans.

Staff recommended LandVision pay 100 per cent of the costs.

Councillor Rick de Jong preferred the split.

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However, de Jong added he would go with the will of council.

Coun. Jason Friesen said he would be happy with a 75 (developer) 25 (city) spilt pointing out the city needs affordable housing.

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While noting the need for more housing and road improvements, Mayor Gord Milsom favoured LandVision to pay the bill.

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Other councillors argued that the city can91裸聊视频檛 afford it.

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Coun. Stephen Johnston had concerns if the $1.8 million would be the final number.

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The city has stipulated that off-site work be completed before building construction could begin.

Councillors Carol Zanon and Garrett Millsap said if the development were to be built, the extension of Auburn Rd to Bartley Rd would be needed to help ease expected increased traffic.

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Millsap pointed out that the cost would be on the city.

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Council voted unanimously to give third reading to a zoning amendment and have LandVision pay for 100 per cent of the off-site projects.