Surrey PLR_7922-0377-00.pdf

Staff Report to Council Application No.: 7922-0377-00 Planning & Development Report Page 14 Public Art Policy  The applicant will be required to provide public art or register a Restrictive Covenant agreeing to provide cash-in-lieu, at a rate of 0.5% of construction value, to adequately address the City’s needs with respect to public art, in accordance with the City’s Public Art Policy requirements. The applicant will be required to resolve this requirement prior to consideration of Final Adoption. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT  Pre-notification letters were sent on August 17, 2023, and the Development Proposal Signs were installed on May 30, 2023. Staff received one-hundred forty-nine (149) responses from neighbouring residents and members of the public (staff comments in italics): Individuals in Support Individuals Opposed Neutral Total Respondents 31 Respondents 117 Respondents 1 Respondent 149 Respondents o A total of thirty-one (31) individuals, including the Surrey Board of Trade, supported the proposal for the following reasons: Proposed Location and Providing Housing Options  The proposal is located within an Urban Centre and supports sustainable development.  The subject property is well-situated with access to transit, parks, recreational facilities and neighbourhood amenities.  The proposed development will provide much needed housing with a wider variety of options at different price points thereby making housing more accessible, inclusive and affordable for residents.  There is local demand for multi-family residential dwelling units in mid-rise types of development, especially within the Guildford Town Centre Plan. Employment Opportunities  The proposal will attract new businesses and residents to Guildford Town Centre.  The construction process will contribute to the local economy and create more jobs. Form and Character  The proposed development is attractive with a distinctive form, character and design.  A higher-density proposal will blend well with the future context of the local area as well as contribute to the character of the surrounding neighbourhood.  The mixed-use nature of the proposal will revitalize the surrounding neighbourhood, encourage social interaction and allow for more vibrant public spaces.  The proposal integrates green spaces and provides on-site amenities that encourage active and healthy lifestyles as well as improves the quality of life for future residents.  The proposed development includes an attractive courtyard and plaza design that provides a welcoming and vibrant space for residents and public alike. In addition, the public plaza and mixed-use nature of the proposed development will encourage social interaction and promote an active and vibrant public realm.  A higher-density proposal encourages walking/biking while reducing vehicular traffic.

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