Spring Bank development headed to public hearing

A proposed development along Spring Bank is headed to a public hearing after city council narrowly approved the first and second reading by a 4-3 vote. Councillors Adam Etchart, Melvina White, and Mike Bhangu opposed.

“The property owner has re-envisioned their proposed development from the former seniors only model and, if rezoning is approved, would construct an inter-generational affordable housing development on the property,” said Planning Manager Don McArthur.

“BC Housing has committed funding support for the proposed development,” added McArthur.

The conceptual development includes 40 apartment units, in a 3.5 storey lowrise building. The front of the building (north side, facing Spring Bank Avenue) would be three storeys, while the rear of the building (south side) would be four storeys, due to the slope of the property.

“The building would include some units for elders, some for families, and a few for youth. The studio units would be designated for youth and elders, while a majority of the units would be one-bedroom units for elders and two and three-bedroom units for families. Some units would be wheelchair accessible. Amenity space will be consistent with the BC Housing cost target framework,” stated McArthur.

No date has been set for the public hearing.