Timber Ridge neighborhood changes paused for community conversation
Adjusting the Timber Ridge Neighborhood Area Structure Plan (NASP) is not happening just yet, city council decided on Monday.
A public hearing was held at the meeting where some residents voiced opposition to the moving of a green space, originally designed to be in front of their properties. Council tabled the Land Use Bylaw amendment for up to six months, directing administration to meet with the developer and community stakeholders to discuss other options for the NASP.
On Feb. 28, council gave first reading to the proposed amendments, predominantly in the southwest portion of the area, which included the removal of 65 Medium Density (R2 Residential) lots in replacement for 80 Small lots (R1G Residential).
As a result of the changes, certain roads and intersections would be relocated, and a green space would be shifted slightly eastward, where 10 properties initially in front of the green space would now be in front of housing. The reserved sites for a Place of Worship and Temporary Care facility would also be removed as they have not been purchased yet. A total of 73 less dwellings would be built overall in the area.