A proposed six-storey building at Clarke and Moody streets that city council previously turned down is getting another shot after the developer returned with a slightly shorter plan.
It comes nearly five months after the previous rezoning proposal for the properties was rejected by Port Moody council even though it was in keeping with the city's official community plan policies.
Aragon Properties' proposed development at 2713-2725 Clarke St. and 87 Moody St. has since been slightly lowered — the mixed-use component by 2.5 feet through a reduction in the heights of the individual residential floors and the townhouse component by about 1.5 feet.
The building remains a six-storey structure, which is the maximum allowed in the OCP.
The change in height wasn't enough to sway Coun. Rick Glumac, who voted against second reading of the zoning amendment bylaw to allow a comprehensive development zone on the site.
At Tuesday's meeting, Glumac repeated concerns that the building didn't provide a gradual enough transition from the neighbouring Station and Lighthouse buildings.
Coun. Rob Vagramov also voted against the proposal, noting the April public hearing at which about 20 people spoke against it, largely because they were concerned about the loss of their views and sunlight.
Councillors Diana Dilworth and Zoe Royer offered their support, emphasizing the development is across the street from the Moody Centre SkyTrain Station and West Coast Express station, and is an ideal place for higher density.
A public input will be held before the next council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
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