Saanich could soon open the door to an additional 208 housing units as part of a major multi-storey mixed-use rental residential and commercial project.
The three readings of a zoning amendment proposed by Ironclad Developments, requesting the rezoning of the 3000 block of Tillicum Road, were on Aug. 13.
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Equally pleased with the project and giving it her blessing, Coun. Karen Harper believes that it has been a long time coming.
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Since the project complies with the cityB次元官网网址檚 Official Community Plan, no public hearing will be required before its final approval noted Murdock.
The project will, however, need to fit certain criteria established by council before its final approval. This includes providing $599,040 to the community amenity contribution divided into four different categories: $418,840 for the cityB次元官网网址檚 affordable housing fund, $118,000 to replace playground equipment at Tillicum Elementary School, $42,200 for a sidewalk extension on Albina Street to Tillicum Elementary School, and $20,000 towards a public art installation.
The development plans to include a mixture of unit types counting 41 studios, 67 one-bedroom, 96 two-bedroom, and four three-bedroom units.
The two-building project will also include a two-level underground parking lot comprised of 196 spaces - 20 of which are for visitors.
