West 麻豆精选 Councillor Tasha Da Silva wants more attention on development in Glenrosa.
At the Dec. 10 council meeting, she raised concerns during the initial discussion of a proposed 117-unit housing project at 2971 Gorman Road.
Da Silva emphasized the need to follow up the Glenrosa Specific Area Plan outlined in the city's infill housing strategy. Glenrosa was identified as an area likely to see significant development. She also stressed the importance of a second emergency access route.
鈥淭his is a one-way-out neighborhood, and there are 7,000 people and 3,000 homes in it right now. We鈥檙e adding to this,鈥� Da Silva said.
She pointed out that Glenrosa was excluded from the 2024 Official Community Plan (OCP) and grouped with Goat鈥檚 Peak instead. 鈥淒espite being identified as the area most likely to be redeveloped, there are no business amenities planned here either,鈥� she said.
Da Silva, a Glenrosa resident, expressed concerns about aging infrastructure and the capacity of the Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant to handle future developments. 鈥淚 know I鈥檓 going off on a tangent, but every time something comes up in Glenrosa, I鈥檒l probably go through this whole list again,鈥� she said.
Da Silva asked staff when a detailed study of Glenrosa鈥檚 capacity for future developments could be conducted.
鈥淯sing this particular development proposal (Gorman Road) is an opportunity to highlight a bigger issue that I feel we have in our community,鈥� she added.
Director of Development Approvals Brent Magnan suggested a study would involve several city departments. He recommended starting with an initial report to council.
鈥淭hat brings all this together to give more understanding of the timelines and how it鈥檚 all linked,鈥� Magnan said.
Da Silva agreed and plans to bring forward a notice of motion for a staff report at a January council meeting.
The proposed Gorman Road development by Kerr Properties includes two- and three-story townhomes and duplexes with two-, three-, and four-bedroom options. It is designed for first-time buyers, families, and empty nesters. Amenities will include playgrounds, pickleball courts, a dog park, and walking trails.
Council voted to give second and third readings to rezone the property, allowing the project to proceed. Councillor Garrett Millsap opposed the motion.
If Kerr Properties moves forward, the development will be sent to a public hearing.
