Fourplex proposed on vacant Meadow Lake lots amid rental shortage

“The development is intended to be a four-unit residential rental property. Each unit will function as an independent residence for its tenant, in the same manner as other residential rental housing,” MLTC said in a statement included with the application.

A fourplex recently built at another location uses the same building plan proposed for 17 and 18 Yaychuk Place in Meadow Lake. (Image Credit: City of Meadow Lake)

The organization said there would be no on-site staff, security personnel, round-the-clock supervision, counselling, treatment, scheduled programming or shelter and drop-in services.

“MLTC’s involvement is intended to increase access to stable housing,” the statement said.

“While tenants may have transitioned from other services or housing circumstances, once residing in the fourplex they will be tenants living independently in their own residential units.”

Each unit would have three bedrooms and a theoretical occupancy of six people.

The property is located in an R2 residential zone, where multi-unit dwellings are allowed at council’s discretion. A review by city administration found the proposal complies with the Official Community Plan and zoning requirements.

The review says rental housing is “demonstrably in short supply in Meadow Lake” and the property can be served by existing municipal water and sewer infrastructure.

The cul-de-sac was originally intended for semi-detached homes with secondary suites in each unit. Administration found the proposed fourplex would be similar in size, appearance and intensity.

The subdivision has remained largely vacant since it was developed in 2015. All properties immediately beside the proposed site are vacant, while nearby development includes semi-detached and single-family homes.

Plans show four off-street parking spaces, meeting the minimum requirement of one space per unit. The developer would also have to submit drainage and service-connection plans before receiving a building permit.

Council could require additional parking or solid fencing two metres high along the side and rear property lines as conditions of approval.

If council advances the application, notices will be mailed to property owners within 75 metres of the site and posted in a local newspaper and at the Co-op Centre and city hall. Any responses would be presented to council before the public hearing.

Administration identified no significant planning or zoning concerns. However, its review notes demand for paving could increase as more properties are developed on Yaychuk Place, describing that as a future capital-planning matter rather than part of the current application.

The report does not provide an estimated construction cost or completion date. Council will discuss the matter tonight at its regular meeting, starting at 7 p.m. in the Co-op Centre council chamber.

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Kenneth.Cheung@pattisonmedia.com

by Kenneth Cheung

Fourplex proposed on vacant Meadow Lake lots amid rental shortage

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