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A new vision for the corner of Rutland and Robson roads has been unveiled.

Nearly two years after city council gave initial approval to rezone three Robson Road properties to make way for a three-storey, 54 unit development — plans have changed.

The original development suggested consolidating the three properties to make way for the project but, in the intervening years, a fourth property at 285 Rutland Road has been acquired, changing the scope of the development.

New plans unveiled this week include a five-storey development and 106 rental condo units.

In its application, Lakeview Homes calls the project a "prime example where we can better utilize the land by providing 100 rental condos in place of four existing single-family homes."

In order to integrate into what is mostly a single-family neighbourhood, the developer says the building will be designed so it steps down in height as it borders onto the residential area to the south.

"Lakeview Homes is looking to meet the high rental demand in the area by increasing the building to five storeys in height and rezoning to RM5R instead of the previous RM3 application," the application concludes.

"There is a 0.6% rental vacancy rate per CHMC figures, and as such there is much need for additional rental units despite the location of the property being outside of the urban center."

The proposed unit makeup includes 46 one bedroom suites, 25 one bedroom with den and 35 two bedroom. A total of 131 surface and below grade parking spaces are proposed.