Victoria greenlights 15-unit project on Shelbourne
Developer Frame Properties plans to replace two existing single-family homes with a townhouse project in two buildings.
Existing homes at 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne St. will be replaced with townhouses. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST
Despite the misgivings of city staff, Victoria council Thursday moved forward a 15-unit townhouse project on Shelbourne Street in the Fernwood neighbourhood.
By a vote of 6-3, council agreed to have staff prepare a rezoning amendment for 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne St. that will allow developer Frame Properties to replace two existing single-family homes with the townhouse project in two buildings.
Council acknowledged the project did not conform to general urban design or missing-middle design guidelines, was oriented in galley-style — with the building fronts facing each other rather than the street — compromised the privacy of immediate neighbours and lacked green space and open space.
But the majority concluded approval was warranted for the housing it represents.