Chilliwack councillor says city is desperate for housing as 5-storey complex near Vedder is OK’d

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In supporting the housing development, Councillor Chris Kloot said Chilliwack is desperate for housing.

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“We’re in desperate need of housing starts in our community, much like any other community,” Kloot said during Tuesday night’s council meeting. “This location absorbing 32 new residents or new families will be an asset to the area. We know the road will have some work done to it. We know sidewalks will be put in place and lighting. We know the applicant has no variance with respect to parking; they’re increasing the parking requirements. I’m happy to support it.”

Image: City of Chilliwack / A map showing the two properties, 45631 and 45641 Morton Road, that will be redevelped for a 32-unit, five-storey housing complex just off Vedder Road, south of Keith Wilson Road.

The final design of the five-storey housing complex will need to go before the city’s design review committee before it can move forward.

“I know the next step will come before the design review committee,” said Kloot, who is part of that committee. “We’ll have a good going over it to make sure it’s an attractive, well-designed development that will make the neighbourhood proud.”

The city did receive one email from a nearby neighbour at 5352 Vedder Road who expressed support for the redevelopment of the two properties, but did express concern over the lack of nearby parking on Morton Road.

All three councillors present, including Kloot, Bud Mercer and Nicole Huitema Read, and Mayor Ken Popove, supported the proposal.