A 161-unit apartment building proposed for the corner of Highway 33 and Barber Road in Kelowna, BC, is up for review by city council. If approved, the six-storey building would take over three lots at 135 and 155 Barber Rd, and 765 Hwy 33.
According to the application submitted by architecture firm MTA, the 161-unit residential development would feature townhouses at street level rather than the required retail component as per current zoning regulations. MTA is seeking an amendment to reduce the minimum amount of ground-floor commercial space along Highway 33 from the required 90 per cent to zero.
“The proposed development is focused on providing units that respond to the needs of affordable market housing in the area,” MTA wrote in its application letter. “The project has a specific focus of providing units that would be geared towards students and young couples.”
If approved, vehicle and long-term bike parking would be located in a two-level underground parkade. The building would also include amenity space on the main floor and roof.
Kelowna mayor Tom Dyas said he commended staff for supporting the application to make that stretch of road more pedestrian friendly with the addition of residential units on the ground-floor.
The public is invited to address city council about the proposed Barber Road apartment at the next pubic hearing on May 9th, 2023. For more info, visit: Council meetings & public hearings | City of Kelowna
