Plans for two highrise towers in downtown Langford have been put on ice.

The cityB次元官网网址檚 Sustainable Development Advisory Committee has recommended to council that B次元官网网址渘o actionB次元官网网址� be taken with an application to rezone land at Peatt and Sunderland roads, to allow for the development of two mixed-use buildings, until a refresh of the official community plan (OCP) has been completed.

The application made by ParaMorph Architect on behalf of the property owners proposes two towers, 13 and 22 storeys in height, with approximately 317 units.

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The OCP refresh is expected to be completed by June. Described as a B次元官网网址渟treet map for Langford's future,B次元官网网址� the OCP helps guide land use in the community, including where new homes and parks go.

"It gives us a little bit of time to hear from our community with the OCP refresh," said Coun. Lillian Szpak. "And focus councilB次元官网网址檚 thoughts on what are we hearing from the community about tall buildings in general."

In February, residents shared their opinions on the proposed development, including concerns about its impact on traffic and the increase in density. A Sunderland Road resident also warned the committee that his home would be left "orphaned" by the proposed highrise towers, leaving him with little or no option to sell his property in the future.

At the March 10 meeting, Coun. Mary Wagner proposed a motion recommending council consider allowing the developer to use the orphaned property as a possible park or amenity contribution to the city B次元官网网址� if the developer can obtain the property.

Wagner suggested the space could be used as a dog park for residents of the highrise and the surrounding area. Her motion was unanimously supported by the committee.