A revised proposal to build a townhouse complex in Ladner Village is still drawing opposition from area residents.
A public hearing was held Tuesday at municipal hall for the plan to consolidate four properties at the corner of 47A Avenue and 48B Street to construct a 23-unit townhouse complex. The three-storey townhouses are a significant departure from an earlier proposal for a 47-unit condo development that drew the ire of close to 200 residents at a community meeting last summer. Most of the roughly halfdozen speakers at Tuesday's hearing voiced opposition to the application, reiterating concerns about density and height. Jennifer Thoss noted the latest version is still too dense and ambitious, adding Delta council needs a more critical eye when considering such applications.
Another resident pointed out parking concerns as well as the precedent the development would set. One supporter said he was disappointed to hear the negativity, saying the applicant has been given nothing but trouble in trying to come up with a more affordable housing alternative for seniors and young people.
A later speaker, however, questioned the affordability argument. The initial proposal by the Skov family was revised by the time a formal application was submitted to Delta. This spring, council had a number of concerns about the redesigned proposal, including the need for it to be more in keeping with the village's historic theme.
Noting it's been a "long and winding road" to get to where they are, architect Peter Dandyk pointed out to council the "very substantial changes" that have been made since the redevelopment was initially proposed, including how the new design reflects the heritage feel of the community. A decision on the application will be made at the next council meeting
