Typically, when there is an application for a building project, Langley City Council will vote concurrently on a rezoning bylaw and a development permit. For longer-term, multi-phase projects, Council will consider the rezoning bylaw first and consider development permits separately for each phase of a project. A good example is the multi-phase Langley Lions Housing renewal just south of the Langley Mall.
Zoning addresses the density, height, general layout of buildings and public space on a property, and permitted uses. A development permit addresses the design and details of a building, landscaping, and public or common spaces.
On Monday, Langley City Council gave first and second reading to a rezoning bylaw for a seven-phase building project at 20501 Logan Avenue. This site is home to a fitness club and storage facility. These businesses are owned by a local family (they live on Glover Road), and the same family submitted this rezoning.
The proposed rezoning would allow buildings ranging in height from 6 to 15 storeys. It would enable residential, office, and retail uses. Eastleigh Crescent will be extended through the property as part of the proposed project. The road will be turned over to Langley City.
The following images show the overall plan and concept landscaping plan.
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| Concept Landscaping Plan for 20501 Logan Avenue. Select the image to enlarge. |
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| Overall Site Plan for 20501 Logan Avenue. Select the image to enlarge. |
Langley City is currently developing below-market-priced rental and three-bedroom unit policies. This project will be subject to those policies when Council adopts them.
As I noted, Council will address the details of each phase with development permits going forward. If Council approves the rezoning, Council could consider the development permit for the first phase of this project within a year.
This proposal is very exciting. The area seems long past due for redevelopment. However, I’d like to suggest including more public green space if possible.
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