The City of Delta is gathering public feedback on a proposed mixed-use building in the Nordel Social Heart.
Located at the corner of 84 Avenue and 112 Street, the 30,720-square-foot site is currently occupied by a one-story commercial building. It would be developed into a six-storey structure with 84 apartments, commercial space below and 155 underground parking spaces.
A public information meeting will be held for the proposal, which requires a rezoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment, on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the North Delta Recreation Centre.
The site is within the Nordel Social Heart Development Permit Area. The objective of that designation is to revitalize the character and function of the Nordel Social Heart by encouraging a node of commercial, recreational, cultural and educational facilities and open space, supported by a mix of residential uses, including multiple-family developments.
Council last year approved a townhouse development nearby.
The zoning bylaw amendment enabled the consolidation of three lots in the 1100-block of 84 Avenue to allow for the construction of a 24-unit development. Located near the corner of 114 Street, the development will include five, three-storey townhouse buildings.
Meanwhile, on the Delta planning department’s to-do list, as part of series of action items from the city’s Housing Action Plan, will be an Official Community Plan (OCP) update for increased densities in town centres and major corridors.
A recent report to council notes that the action involves adjusting height and/or density allowances in those areas to accommodate more units in areas that are well suited for increased density.
Among the potential areas is the Scott Road corridor, the Nordel Social Heart, Ladner Trunk Road, Tsawwassen Town Centre and 56 Street.
The report notes that, in many cases, land use designations are currently constrained, resulting in challenges with development viability under the current economic climate and commensurate "spot" applications for OCP amendments. The increase in density to go along with transit would also include review of potential bonus density tools to achieve greater delivery of rental and below-market housing types in those areas.
