Parking variances granted for new seniors housing

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During a public input portion of the meeting, the owner of light industrial space near the proposed building site said parking around that area was limited, and that area can be busy.

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However, in the submission, the developer stated the property was located one metre beyond the Transit Orientated Development area, meaning it would require parking stalls whereas anywhere within that area would not be required to have on-site parking, but also noted it was within walking distance to retail and grocery shopping, public transit stops, common amenities, and other services. It was also argued that senior housing generally required less parking than for other housing types, and that a shuttle service was also being looked at as a way to help residents get out of their homes.

The 29 residential parking stalls would be assigned by the property manager, and there would also be 13 visitor and commercial spaces. Three of the resident stalls would be accessible parking, as would one of the visitor/commercial spots.

A representative for the developer also noted there would be storage space for bicycles and scooters.

Council accepted the input and then voted unanimously in support of granting the DVPs.