Council nearly unanimously voted for the rcg application on 26a st in Killarney.  This is the first, to my knowledge, of a location in the centre of the community to receive the approval.  The builder intends to do a four unit rowhouse and a modifier was embedded in the process to restrict height to 10m and remove the permitted use of secondary suites. 

It was an interesting debate and the opposition from local residents that appeared a little on the nimby side was generally ignored.   A member of the Killarney community association planning committee led the advocacy against the application and attempted to gather a petition and represent the entire community. I felt the choice of language, while perhaps innocent enough, was highly inappropriate and incorrect.    

It looks like the new council has digested what rcg is and does, and wants to amend and improve the category.  Administration is working on this soon and a report will be prepared for Council.  I’m in favour of this and pleasantly surprised how much policy and ideas have changed on this matter over a short time. Congratulations to the new small business row house builder homes squared and welcome to 26a st (site of my current semi).