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MAY 28, 2026 - FVRD BOARD

The FVRD Board considered the Major Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application to redevelop 52285, 52375, 52425 and 52445 Yale Road, Area D and resolved to refer the application back to staff to work with the applicant to explore options for residential lots of 800m2.


May 14, 2026 - FVRD Electoral Area Services Committee

Electoral Area Services Committee discussion is available at https://pub-fvrd.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=62da839b-0378-44d4-90e0-5968478fa9b9 See item 9.4 starting at the 1:06 mark of the meeting recording.



**NEW** 2026 PROPOSAL

Norah Properties Land Corporation has amended their proposal for a Major Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application to redevelop 52285, 52375, 52425 and 52445 Yale Road, Area D.

2026 Revised Proposal

In response to the Board’s direction, the applicant has now prepared a revised proposal for consideration. Key elements of the 2026 revision include:

  • 108 single‑family lots - with suites, comprised of:
    1. 39 lots at 800 m² (consistent with OCP expectations)
    2. 69 lots at 600 m² (below the OCP’s expressed minimum lot size)
  • 1.02ha (2.5 acres) of Commercial outdoor storage (remains inconsistent with OCP’s residential designation)
  • Removal of the multi-family uses (townhomes and row homes)
  • 1% of developable lands dedicated as Park. Total Park dedication 4%.

The applicant has requested that the Board receive these revisions and support returning the updated proposal to the Popkum community for further review and comment through a new Public Information Meeting.

Detail

2025 Initial Proposal

2026 Revised Proposal

Multi-Family proposed

yes

no

Commercial Storage

yes

yes

Density

265 units

216 units

Total Park Dedication

7979m2

7443m2

Park Dedication outside of BC Hydro ROW

1068 m2

1158m2

Yale Road Traffic

No improvements

Round-About proposed

Connection to Parkwood Dr.

Road

Pedestrian Path

Single Family Lot Widths

As narrow as 11.7m

19.5m min (15m Strata Lots)


WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The applicant is requesting that the FVRD Board receive the updated site plan, land uses and densities and support returning the application to the Popkum community for further review. Staff recommend hosting a new FVRD‑led Public Information Meeting to present the revised proposal, recognizing that aspects of application remain non‑compliant with key OCP expectations, particularly regarding commercial storage and lot sizes below the 800 m² single‑family standard.

Community feedback from this next public information will be essential in determining whether further revisions are required and whether the application should proceed to First Reading at a future Board meeting.

Notification of a new Public Information Meeting will occur after the February 26, 2026 Board meeting.



2026 - Revised Site Plan


MAY 28, 2026 - FVRD BOARD

The FVRD Board considered the Major Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application to redevelop 52285, 52375, 52425 and 52445 Yale Road, Area D and resolved to refer the application back to staff to work with the applicant to explore options for residential lots of 800m2.


May 14, 2026 - FVRD Electoral Area Services Committee

Electoral Area Services Committee discussion is available at https://pub-fvrd.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=62da839b-0378-44d4-90e0-5968478fa9b9 See item 9.4 starting at the 1:06 mark of the meeting recording.



**NEW** 2026 PROPOSAL

Norah Properties Land Corporation has amended their proposal for a Major Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application to redevelop 52285, 52375, 52425 and 52445 Yale Road, Area D.

2026 Revised Proposal

In response to the Board’s direction, the applicant has now prepared a revised proposal for consideration. Key elements of the 2026 revision include:

  • 108 single‑family lots - with suites, comprised of:
    1. 39 lots at 800 m² (consistent with OCP expectations)
    2. 69 lots at 600 m² (below the OCP’s expressed minimum lot size)
  • 1.02ha (2.5 acres) of Commercial outdoor storage (remains inconsistent with OCP’s residential designation)
  • Removal of the multi-family uses (townhomes and row homes)
  • 1% of developable lands dedicated as Park. Total Park dedication 4%.

The applicant has requested that the Board receive these revisions and support returning the updated proposal to the Popkum community for further review and comment through a new Public Information Meeting.

Detail

2025 Initial Proposal

2026 Revised Proposal

Multi-Family proposed

yes

no

Commercial Storage

yes

yes

Density

265 units

216 units

Total Park Dedication

7979m2

7443m2

Park Dedication outside of BC Hydro ROW

1068 m2

1158m2

Yale Road Traffic

No improvements

Round-About proposed

Connection to Parkwood Dr.

Road

Pedestrian Path

Single Family Lot Widths

As narrow as 11.7m

19.5m min (15m Strata Lots)


WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The applicant is requesting that the FVRD Board receive the updated site plan, land uses and densities and support returning the application to the Popkum community for further review. Staff recommend hosting a new FVRD‑led Public Information Meeting to present the revised proposal, recognizing that aspects of application remain non‑compliant with key OCP expectations, particularly regarding commercial storage and lot sizes below the 800 m² single‑family standard.

Community feedback from this next public information will be essential in determining whether further revisions are required and whether the application should proceed to First Reading at a future Board meeting.

Notification of a new Public Information Meeting will occur after the February 26, 2026 Board meeting.



2026 - Revised Site Plan


Discussions: All (2) Open (0)
  • 2026 Proposal Comments

    4 months ago
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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

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    Thank you to everyone who attended the March 10, 2026 Public Information Meeting and contributed comments online. We appreciate your time and effort in contributing to the discussion and review of the application. 

     

    Please note, FVRD staff will not be posting responses to submissions in this comment forum.  

    If the application proceeds, there will be additional and ongoing opportunities for you to provide future comments or ask additional questions.

    Thank you to everyone who attended the March 10, 2026 Public Information Meeting and contributed comments online. We appreciate your time and effort in contributing to the discussion and review of the application. 

     

    Please note, FVRD staff will not be posting responses to submissions in this comment forum.  

    If the application proceeds, there will be additional and ongoing opportunities for you to provide future comments or ask additional questions.

    Replies Closed
  • 2025 Archived Comments

    over 1 year ago
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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

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    Thank you to everyone who attended the April 2, 2025 Public Information Meeting and contributed comments online. We appreciate your time and effort in contributing to the discussion and review of the application. 

    Please note, FVRD staff will not be posting responses to submissions in this comment forum.  

    If the application proceeds, there will be additional and ongoing opportunities for you to provide future comments or ask additional questions.

    Thank you to everyone who attended the April 2, 2025 Public Information Meeting and contributed comments online. We appreciate your time and effort in contributing to the discussion and review of the application. 

    Please note, FVRD staff will not be posting responses to submissions in this comment forum.  

    If the application proceeds, there will be additional and ongoing opportunities for you to provide future comments or ask additional questions.

    Replies Closed
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