An 1897 house on Queens Avenue is a focal point of a proposed heritage revitalization agreement.
The city has received an application for a heritage designation bylaw and a heritage revitalization agreement to retain and protect the existing 1897 Lynch Residence at 223 Queens Ave. The plan would also see the property subdivided into two lots, with the Lynch Residence retained on one and a new house developed on the other.
A public hearing about the heritage revitalization agreement will be held on Monday, April 27 in council chambers.
Urban Academy proposal to be considered in May
A controversial rezoning application in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood will soon be heard at a public hearing.
The Urban Academy Society has applied for an official community plan amendment and a heritage revitalization agreement for 101 Third St. and 228 Manitoba St. The plan involves preserving the existing Robson Manor building and building a new school building around Robson Manor.
Some community members raised the project as an issue during the November 2014 election, citing concerns about traffic and parking impacts, as well as the loss of rental units in the existing eight-unit apartment building. Urban Academy’s new building would be three storeys above grade and one storey below grade, and include classrooms, music rooms, drama theatres, a gymnasium and parking.
A public hearing is being held on Monday, May 4 in council chambers.
Flood risk low
New Westminster has faced potential flooding on the Fraser River in past years, but this isn’t likely to be one of those years.
A staff report to council about the 2015 spring freshet and snow pack states that the seasonal flood risk for the entire Fraser River is below normal.
“At this time, there is low potential for a significant Fraser river freshet flood event in 2015,” stated the report. “The snow pack and development of the freshet will be monitored and work will continue according to the preparation plan until either the risk has reduced or additional measures are deemed necessary.”
