April 25 Council Notes: Two Proposed Apartment Projects

Last Monday, Council addressed several development matters. Council gave third reading to a bylaw which would enable the development of a 6-storey, 92-unit apartment at the southeast corner of 55A Avenue and Brydon Crescent.

Render of a proposed apartment at 5494-5508 Brydon Crescent & 19890 55A Avenue. Select the image to enlarge.

The landscaping plan of a proposed apartment at 5494-5508 Brydon Crescent & 19890 55A Avenue. Select the image to enlarge.

Langley City’s Advisory Design Panel made the following recommendations which the project’s proponent adopted.

• Employ a warmer/darker colour for the south and east podium fencing
• Employ warmer/darker materials and colours along the building’s middle portions
• Improve access between underground accessible parking spaces and elevator lobby
• Increase perennial and hedge landscaping and variety, along with larger canopy trees
• Provide lighting at covered surface parking stalls to address potential CPTED concerns
• Design a more attractive east parkade wall treatment as it relates to the neighbouring property
• Incorporate additional landscaping along the south edge of the surface parking area and

The proponent did not adopt the following recommendation of the panel.

• Consider opportunities for rooftop landscaping/amenity space
• Consider a more active/engaging children’s play structure
• Consider options for additional permeable paving to assist with stormwater runoff management

The Design Panel includes architects, landscape architects, an accessibility representative, and community members, among others.

Council also gave final reading to a bylaw and issued a development permit to enable the construction of a 5-storey, 62-unit apartment development on the northwest corner of 56th Avenue and 201 A Street. Langley City staff noted that the development proponent asked to replace some landscaping with plastic grass (synthetic turf.) Council has previously stated in no uncertain terms that plastic grass was a no go as it contributes to microplastic and the heat island effect. Staff told the proponent that they would not be allowed to install plastic grass. You can learn more about this project in a previous post.

The front rendering of a proposed apartment at 5609 201A Street. Select the image to enlarge.

The back rendering of a proposed apartment at 5609 201A Street. Select the image to enlarge.

The landscaping plan of a proposed apartment at 5609 201A Street. Select the image to enlarge.