Councillor hoping to talk things out with those for and against Inglewood condo development
Posted Oct 29, 2014 4:05 pm.
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The city councillor for Inglewood is hoping to clear up some misconceptions about a luxury condo project facing stiff opposition from residents.
Ward 9’s Gian-Carlo Carra says it’s a misnomer to call it a tower since the proposed 22.5 metre high building is only eight feet off from what’s allowed in an existing by-law.
He says a letter distributed by the Inglewood Community Association inaccurately claimed he was not supporting them, when in fact, Carra hasn’t made his mind up about the development.
Carra said the letter also suggested shadowing from the structure would be a massive issue.
‘What the proponent has proven is that the 22.5 metre building that they are proposing will shadow the backyards of the homes on 8th Ave. across the alley, no more than the 20-metre building that they are allowed to build today,” he said.
Carra added any landowner has the right to talk to council and request the opportunity to do something different on their property.
“It is council’s duty to engage in a conversation with all the stakeholders in the community, and make a decision as to whether the proposal is appropriate,” he said.
Carra hopes to have a thoughtful discussion with his constituents about the project and determine the right move going forward.
He’s hand-delivered a letter to residents, inviting them to an open house Saturday morning at Bite Groceteria, on 9th Ave. S.E. to hear their concerns.
Council votes on the re-zoning application for the project November 3.
