12 Unit Townhouse Development

"The discussion focused heavily on the requested variances, particularly staff concern regarding the viability of increased small car parking and narrow maneuvering aisles for a development targeting families. The Mayor inquired about the lengthy three-year application timeline and the shift from an initial 13-townhouse proposal to a 27-unit apartment (which neighbors disliked) and finally back to a 12-townhouse scheme. The applicant (Wayne Hopkins) defended the design, arguing the variances were necessary for overall site design and proposed incorporating DP conditions into a covenant to ease staff concerns about future changes."

"Council scrutinized the design, focusing on accessibility, unit density, and transportation. Concerns were raised that the proposal offered only one three-bedroom unit; Council requested the applicant explore changing the unit mix to provide more family-oriented options, potentially converting amenity space. Council Kowalewich noted the lack of required accessible parking in the current bylaw was shocking. There was extensive debate on the lack of dedicated bike lanes on Camden Avenue, given its proximity to the Galloping Goose, and the urgent need for sidewalk completion along Helmcken Road, currently fragmented by undeveloped lots."