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Inside the centre of Sardis the
designations underscore the importance
of regional shopping centres to the City’s
retail trade and economic growth; they
intend to accommodate some major scale
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capacity. Meanwhile, the traditional core
of Sardis, whose densification began in the
1990s, will redevelop - both commercially
and residentially - in accordance with
the Alder Neighbourhood Plan that
forms Schedule D-4 of this OCP. The
focus of redevelopment is to support
core businesses with a strong local
population base through higher density
residential development, and to ensure
safe traffic movement to/from Vedder
Road and within the neighbourhood. It
will harmonize with the City’s vision for
Vedder Road and address amentity and
urban design issues.
Designations for the Vedder centre aim to
support the continuous development of
Garrison Crossing and the sizable vacant
sites in Vedder East and Vedder West
under the guidance of a comprehensive
development area or site plan.
These designations reflect the urban
corridor concept that is framed by the
three main north-south traffic routes,
Vedder Road, Evans Road and Chilliwack
River Road. This framework, however,
has to adjust to the strong presence of
the First Nations whose developments
are growing in scale, density and servicing
needs: they have to be part of the Sardis-
Vedder community and within the Urban
Growth Boundary. Also within the urban
corridor are some ALR parcels. While
many of these parcels will continue to be
agricultural in use and designation, those
on the west side of Sardis and surrounded
on three sides by residential subdivision
have been a subject of discussion
between the City and the Agricultural
Land Commission. From a servicing
perspective, they have been limiting
Sardis’ north-south road connection to
the main arterial routes and the servicing
mains along Vedder Road and a parallel
street. Long term designations for these
parcels are pending the outcome of an
ongoing dialogue among all stakeholders,
including the ALC. In the meantime, they
are acknowledged as agricultural land
within the Urban Growth Boundary.
Yarrow (Map 17C)
With its Eco-Village development, pioneer
history, and free-spirited lifestyle, Yarrow
has demonstrated another facet of
healthy community living. Its settlement
boundary is well defined by the ALR
and future growth becomes a decision
on density and servicing. As the public
dialogue on sanitary sewers and density
is ongoing, Map 17C primarily upholds
the current development situation– until
a community consensus or preference
emerges. At that time, detailed
neighbourhood planning would proceed
toward the agreed community future.
The OCP designations as shown on Map
17C represent a refinement of the current
community structure and character. They
are intended to promote a more focused
commercial district, emphasizing its
role as a community centre, a market
place for local residents and visitors,
and a pedestrian friendly and cultural
environment. Ultimately, they work
toward a healthy community: realizing
Yarrow’s tourism potential, building
a robust local economic base, and
enhancing the community’s livability with
a greater diversity of services, amenities
and activities.
Rosedale (Map 17D) and Greendale (Map 17E)
Like Yarrow, both the development limits
of Rosedale and Greendale are defined by
the ALR and their own community vision.
As most residents are content with the
current development situation and
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