A local builder is going to new heights to try and ease neighbouring concerns that views will be lost to development.
Approximately 16 Middleton Way residents signed a petition and many came out to Coldstream’s council meeting Monday to air their frustrations.
The residents are opposed to a height variance, sought by the Highlands (one of the last remaining phases below Middleton Way).
“We have such a beautiful view of the valley and this will be greatly impacted,” said Middleton Way resident Louis Boucher.
Despite a staff report suggesting otherwise and the builder’s confidence that sightlines will not be impacted, residents are fearful that their valley views will be lost.
“It’s a worry, it’s a bit frightening for all of us,” said Kerry Kucy.
To help ease concerns, Highridge Homes builder Mark Wensley is going to walk the site with helium balloons to show residents exactly how high the homes will sit with the variance – which has not yet been approved by council.
Council will have a special meeting at noon Tuesday to tour the Highlands phase 6 development
“If it’s an impact we’re happy to say OK, we will back down,” said Wensley.
It will also give council members an opportunity to see the impact themselves before the issue is brought back for consideration at the July 8 council meeting.
The height variance being sought is from five metres to 6.5 on lots 19 to 33 of phase six of the Highlands at Kalamalka Lake.
