Artists rendering of The Pulse on 8th as seen from 8th Street facing southeast/via City of Kamloops
Plans are moving ahead for a major housing development in North Kamloops.
City Council has authorized a public hearing for the development of The Pulse on 8th, which would be located on the site of the Country Auto Sales lot on 8th Street.
The project would be made up of two buildings, one of which — 6 stories — would contain 126 standard rental units and commercial space on the ground floor, while the smaller building would see 65 units created for specifically for low rent seniors housing.
Development Director Marvin Kwiatkowski says the project would also address the parking needs.
“They required 201 stalls and they have met that. They’ve actually gone beyond,” noted Kwiatkowski in his report to city council. “It’s 240 stalls. Parking is on two levels. There’s a level that’s below the ground and there’s a level that’s at the ground surface.”
Kwiatkowski says the developers have also taken the needs of the houses to the east of the development into account.
“Being proposed to be 6 stories. However, the larger building that’s on the northern property that abuts the residential, they’re looking to set that back to 5 stories to the rear of the property,” said Kwiatkowski.
The project will go to a public hearing late next month, with the developer holding an open house on Thursday.
In getting its approvals to move forward, project developer, Total Concept Developments, suggests its pleased with the progress.
Artists rendering of The Pulse on 8th as seen from 8th Street facing east/via City of Kamloops
“We have been working diligently on this project and are very pleased City Council has moved our project forward to a public hearing on February 27, 2024,” said Sheila Minten, the project’s spokesperson and manager of TCD. “Our team has been doing all we can to ensure The Pulse on 8th will fit seamlessly into the neighbourhood while also addressing Kamloops’ need for rental market housing.”
TCD has applied to rezone the parcel of land at 1006, 1014 and 1024 8th Street on Kamloops’ North Shore, removing a covenant on the property which currently would not make the proposed development feasible.
“Our goal is to create a development that will fit well in a neighbourhood and help revitalize spaces,” noted Minten. “A big part of how we do this thoughtfully comes from hearing from local area neighbours, neighbourhood associations, and businesses. We’re inviting the community to learn more about The Pulse on 8th through our website at www.thepulsekamloops.ca and provide their insight and feedback by taking the online survey found on our website or by joining us at our public open house.”
