Concerns from neighbours over the next phase of The Ponds development have prompted city council to send the rezoning of the property to a public hearing.

A 31-unit townhouse development is being proposed for Heweston Court, near Kuiper91裸聊视频檚 Peak Mountain Park, however, because it meets the intent of the city91裸聊视频檚 2040 Official Community Plan, a public hearing is not automatically required.

During the first regular meeting of the new year (Jan. 9) several councillors said they had received public concerns about the project including density, site preparation, and potential blasting work.

91裸聊视频淲e have an ask to change the density in this case,91裸聊视频� said Coun. Gord Lovegrove. 91裸聊视频淚 think we have to give the local experts, the neighbours, their due.91裸聊视频�

Staff told council that blasting is somewhat common in hillside areas and that the developer would need to apply for a blasting permit.

Coun. Mohini Singh made the motion to have the rezoning issue taken to a public hearing.

91裸聊视频淚t behooves to hear what the public has to say,91裸聊视频� she said.

Coun. Luke Stack pointed out that the public hearing would only deal with the rezoning issue.

91裸聊视频淭his is fairly straightforward and consistent, but can see the desire to take to a public hearing, but talking about zoning only and not other issues. It really should not be influencing council91裸聊视频檚 decision on rezoning.91裸聊视频�

Mayor Tom Dyas excused himself from the vote citing a conflict of interest.

The public hearing has been set for Feb. 14.

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