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A proposal for a new build of duplexes in Summerland and a change to the OCP future land use designation from 'Low Density Residential' to 'Low Density Residential (Intensification) is so far not gaining positive public feedback.
A public hearing and first and second reading is scheduled for Monday to discuss the site-specific zoning amendment at 8108 Purves Road, in order to facilitate the subdivision and construction of two front-back duplex buildings.
This application was presented to the Advisory Planning Commission on Feb. 26, 2021 and members of the commission were generally supportive of the development on the site, but suggested a redesign of the concept to work with the topography. Safety concerns were also raised about parking and the proximity to the corner as the property is a corner lot.
Since then, the applicant has made adjustments and the revised layout has been noted as an improvement.
In the staff report, it outlines that the developer held a public information meeting on June 7 over Zoom and allowed for participants to ask questions after.
Concerns were raised on how the proposed housing type would fit in the neighbourhood and the potential impact on traffic along Purves Road, as well as safety of the proposed development for a blind corner.
There was support, however, for the affordable nature of the proposed development concept.
As in many cases with development proposals, the attendees agree that this type of housing is needed but some just didn’t feel the location was appropriate.
Further comments sent into the District outlined the neighbourhoods problems with the duplex plans.
“This is a single family residential area. We have bought here for that reason. There are young families, some with young children. Why come in and disrupt a quiet neighbourhood to change our original bylaw? This bylaw was put in place for an original purpose,” one person wrote.
“No, no, no - huge NO,” writes another. “Already bad roads and don’t want more noise than there already is."
Staff recommended that the rezoning application be provided a first and second reading and proceed to a public hearing.
