As Saanich works to meet this yearB次元官网网址檚 housing target, council advanced a 122-unit project, split into two buildings located on the 900 block of McKenzie Avenue and Annie Street.
The application to rezone six single- and two-family dwellings received three readings at the Jan. 20 meeting, allowing the area to be converted into two six-storey apartment complexes.
The nearly one-acre site near Saanich Road will feature two buildings: a 69-unit condominium complex facing McKenzie Avenue, and a 53-unit building facing Annie Street, with 12 of those units designated for a 10-year rental tenure.
Ranging from studios to 3-bedroom residences, the two complexes are set to have 127 parking spaces.
Although some councillors expressed disappointment over the lack of permanent secured rental units, they ultimately acknowledged the project's importance in increasing the districtB次元官网网址檚 housing stock.
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Coun. Zach de Vries, who once called this neighbourhood home, embraced the housing plan.
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Coun. Susan Brice, like Plant, interpreted the limited public input as a sign of support for the project, calling the proposal B次元官网网址渁 logical plan.B次元官网网址�
Located in what is considered a primary growth area, according to SaanichB次元官网网址檚 official community plan, Mayor Dean Murdock lent his support to the project, citing its proximity to nearby public amenities and community services.
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The projectB次元官网网址檚 developer pledged a community amenity contribution of $351,360, with funds allocated to affordable housing ($105,408), local amenities ($175,680), and park acquisition ($70,272).
