The District of Lake Country Council has voted to rezone a property at 3223 Woodsdale Rd., paving the way for a new mixed-use development with rental housing. The decision comes after a staff report recommended the change to better align with the District's Official Community Plan (OCP).
Property Details and Rezoning Implications
- The subject property, currently occupied by Home Hardware, will undergo a zoning change from C10 - Service Commercial to C1 - Town Centre Commercial.
- This new zoning aligns with the OCP's designation of "Mixed Use Commercial" for the area.
- Mixed-use developments typically feature commercial spaces on the ground floor with residential units on the upper floors.
Report Highlights
- A staff report presented to the Council noted that the C1 zoning would allow for buildings up to six storeys.
- No specific details regarding the proposed building design or number of stories were included in the report.
- To secure rental housing, the District will require the developer to enter into a covenant ensuring at least 10 years of rental use on the property.
- Additionally, a covenant restricting residential use on the property, established in 2009, will be removed to facilitate the mixed-use development.
Council Vote and Discussion
- The rezoning proposal faced some opposition from Councillors Cara Reid and Heather Irvine, who raised concerns about the development's potential impact on traffic and density in the Woodsdale neighbourhood.
- Councillor Tricia Brett expressed reservations but ultimately voted in favour of the proposal.
Looking Forward
- This rezoning marks a shift towards mixed-use development in the Woodsdale neighbourhood.
- The 10-year commitment to rental housing on the property is intended to address the growing need for rental options in the area.
- With the zoning amendment approved, the next steps will involve the developer submitting a development permit application with specific details about the proposed building. This application will likely include the number of stories, the commercial space allocation, and the design of the residential units.
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