A revised Elliott Street Supportive Housing development proposal will be presented to Quesnel City Council at its regular meeting tomorrow (Mar. 6), featuring a facility that does not include a shelter.
The new proposal, created by BC Housing project manager JTW Consulting, takes into account public input and removes the short-stay shelter and emergency shelter components of the facility.
The original 2017 proposal included two temporary-stay shelter units for up to eight individuals, and extreme weather shelter beds for up to 10.
The updated proposal still includes 32 units of supportive housing, common and programming areas, and space for staff over three storeys.
The units will be self-contained one-bedroom spaces, each with a washroom and kitchen.
City of Quesnel staff are recommending the inclusion of a housing agreement between BC Housing and the City, as well as a Good Neighbour Agreement between the facility and any stakeholders.
At the meeting tomorrow, taking place at 7 p.m. at Council Chambers in City Hall, staff are recommending that council rescind the first reading of the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1829 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1830, and provide the first reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1848 and Zoning Amendment Byalw No. 1849 for the second development proposal.
BC Housing currently still has a request for proposal (RFP) out, seeking an operator for the proposed facility.