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Port Moody to look into Suter Brook concerns

Frustrations and concerns expressed by residents of Suter Brook during the recent public hearing on a request by the project’s developer to increase the density on its last parcel of the project has sparked Port Moody council to call for further inve
Suter Brook
Residents of Suter Brook Village in Port Moody are frustrated by traffic congestion in the development's narrow road network.

Frustrations and concerns expressed by residents of Suter Brook during the recent public hearing on a request by the project’s developer to increase the density on its last parcel of the project has sparked Port Moody council to call for further investigation.

At its meeting last Tuesday, council directed staff to look at options for public consultations with Suter Brook residents to learn more about their concerns over quality of life and safety in the neighbourhood with an eye towards taking those concerns to the developer, Onni Group.

During the March 13 public hearing into Onni’s application to amend its land use contract for its last parcel of property in Suter Brook so it could build an additional 26-storey condo tower and a six-storey rental building along with a previously-approved 26-storey tower, council heard from several residents already living in the development urging it to deny the request because ongoing issues were already making their lives miserable. Some of those include congestion on the local road network caused by garbage bins and idling delivery trucks along the curbs because of inadequate loading facilities, chaotic traffic movement and worries about the safety of pedestrians.

“Quality of life concerns from the Suter Brook neighbourhood need to be addressed,” said Coun. Rob Vagramov, who put forward the motion for further investigation.

But Coun. Diana Dilworth cautioned the city can only do so much as some of the roadways are privately owned by the developer.

“The city going into a private strata and investigating sets a dangerous precedent,” Dilworth said, adding a collaborative effort with Onni would be more productive.

Mayor MIke Clay said he’s already had conversations with Onni representatives about some of the issues raised by residents during the public hearing.

“I told them I’m embarrassed for them,” he said. “They need to react to these problems.”

Coun. Barbara Junker agreed.

“We do have to hold Onni to the fire,” she said.