Development at 3350 Voght Street headed to public hearing

The proposed development at 3350 Voght Street (Voght and Grimmett) is headed back to a public hearing after City Council approved first and second reading of a zoning bylaw amendment.

The parcel was recently rezoned to R7-medium density and R4-residental modular home in October of 2020. The R7 zone along Voght was to allow for townhomes to be built. At that time Council also approved an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment for the property.

“At Third Reading, an amendment was proposed by a member of Council to remove the R7 zone from the proposed Amendment Bylaw, similar to what is being proposed with the current application. Council voted 5-2 against the proposed amendment,” said Planning Manager Don McArthur.

Due to Council rejecting a similar proposal just six months ago, the Planning Department did not provide a recommendation to Council.

“Staff supported the original proposal, as it provided much needed housing for residents, as well as considering the City’s desire to transform Voght Street into a welcoming gateway to the community. While this new proposal retains housing for residents, it impedes the City’s progress on the improvement of Voght Street,” added McArthur.

City Council advanced the proposal to the public hearing stage through unanimous vote. No date has been set for the hearing.