Tsawwassenresidents opposesubdivision

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The City of Delta recently received a 90-name petition opposed to a proposed subdivision of a Tsawwassen residential property.

The city is currently reviewing an application to subdivide the property at 5000 Cliff Dr into two lots with each having a new single-detached dwelling with a secondary suite, attached garage and in-ground basement on each lot

Noting a report is forthcoming, a staff response to council explained that the petition has been acknowledged and will form part of the ongoing rezoning and subdivision application review and consultation summary

The petition lists several concerns including the new lots being “substantially narrower ” than any of the existing lots, creating a “cramped look.”

The petition also states the “proposed houses do not respect the look and feel of the neighbourhood”

Currently having a house and swimming pool, the 27,893-square foot lot is listed for sale at $2.9 million. The listing notes that the property is in the process of an application for a subdivision for two flat, rectangular building lots at approximately 14,000 square-feet each

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Tsawwassen, a 9A Avenue resident recently wrote to council conveying opposition to another subdivision application, saying that proposal is not suitable for the neighbhourhood

The application is for a single-family property at 5638 9A Ave , which would see a subdivision of the one lot into two lots where two houses with secondary suites would be built

In response to the letter, the planning department provided an update that staff would meet with the applicant to discuss potential refinements to the proposal to address comments and report back to council

City seeking youth to join advisory group

SANDOR

Gyarmati

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The City of Delta wants to set up a new youth hub.

The Delta Children and Youth Committee is currently looking for 10 youth to join a Youth Advisory Group to support developing a model for the youth hub in Delta.

The committee, a group of non-profit, government and community agencies and organizations that work to improve the lives of children, youth and families, has extended the deadline for applications to April 10, 2023

The idea of a youth hub came from the city’s latest Social Action Plan, recently approved by council

The plan, which identifies youth and other social needs, contains a series of recommended actions, a culmination of research findings and feedback from community groups and Delta residents.

A previous report noted a survey found close to 30 per cent of children and youth said they wish they could do more activities

Among the findings during consultations was youth wanting more fun outdoor public spaces, opportuni- ties for youth to learn life skills, recreational/ sports activities, indoor spaces to get together and free counselling services.

The recommended actions include collaborating with committee members to identify possible sites, partners and operational and funding models to open a youth hub or a youthcentric services centre in Delta, developing a more holistic approach to address youth needs

For more information on the advisory group or make an application, check www.deltasd. bc ca/news-events/ news/youth-advisorygroup