A public hearing about the proposed Cheekeye River Development in Squamish has been announced. The hearing, scheduled for May 28th at 6 p.m., will take place at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre, 1009 Centennial Way.
The proposed amendments to OCP aim to re-designate specific lands, allowing for the development of the Cheekeye River area. The amendments seek to transition the land from various designations, including “Civic and Institutional,” “Restricted Industrial,” and “Residential Neighbourhood,” to primarily “Residential Neighbourhood” and “Parks, Greenway Corridor, and Recreation.”
The development plan, spearheaded by Sqomish Sea to Sky Developments Ltd. (SSSD), a collaboration between Squamish Nation and local developer Matthews West, outlines the construction of approximately 1,215 residential units. This diverse housing mix includes small and medium lot single-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments alongside a neighbourhood commercial establishment. Additionally, a park dedication of the Brackendale Farmers Institute lands and Ray Peters Trail is proposed.
The Ross Road area of Brackendale is slated for this residential mixed-use development. Of the housing units, 44% will be single-dwelling units, while 56% will consist of multi-unit dwellings, including 85 market-rental and 85 affordable rental units.
According to district staff, the decision to hold another public hearing stems from procedural requirements. Factors contributing to this decision include the significant passage of time since the last public hearing and the emergence of additional details and information relevant to the long-term funding model presented previously.
This development project aligns with strategic objectives regarding housing affordability and diversity. It is anticipated to deliver 170 affordable and market rental units, addressing critical needs outlined in the Strategic Plan.
