A proposal for two buildings containing nearly 200 rental units — including affordable rentals for seniors — previously blocked by Central Saanich council will head to a public hearing after all.
A plan to send the joint proposal from Aryze Developments and the South Vancouver Island Housing Society to a public hearing failed in late October on a tie vote, but at a meeting earlier this month, councillors decided to take another look at the project.
The development at the corner of Hovey and East Saanich roads would see five single-family homes replaced with a six-storey building with 62 rental homes for seniors, and a four-storey building with 130 rental units, 13 of which would be rented at below-market rates.
This week, councillors voted to send the proposal to two public hearings. On Dec. 9, the public will have a chance to weigh in on proposed changes to the Official Community Plan, while a public hearing is set for Jan. 13 on land use bylaw amendments.
Luke Mari, principal of development at Aryze Developments, acknowledged the project is not compliant with the OCP, but said the plan hasn’t kept pace with the district’s housing needs.
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Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 November 2024 - 03:20 AM.