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3 Helmcken Road Development Permit
First seen: February 8, 2022
Last seen: February 8, 2022
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February 8, 2022Council
Full RecordingMixed Residential Form and Character Development Permit - 3 Helmcken Road
Council received the report on the 234-unit apartment project and instructed staff to work with the applicant on parking, materials, and other details before final approval.
"J. Davison presented the DP for the 234-unit building. The primary issue was the request for a variance for 26 parking spaces (300 spots provided vs. 326 required). Council noted that since the purpose-built rental status was not secured by a covenant, the justification for reduced parking might be invalid if it later converted to strata/condo use, and preferred the applicant use the cash-in-lieu policy rather than a variance. Council requested the applicant clarify visitor parking locations and provide a materials sample board."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated January 31, 2022 from the Community Planner titled "Mixed Residential Form and Character Development Permit - 3 Helmcken Road" be received for information."
Moved by: Damian Kowalewich
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers