Coquitlam re-approves 289-foot highrise on funeral home spot

Three years after it was first approved, Coquitlam council once again unanimously supported a 27-storey development at 625 North Road.

Located at the spot previously occupied by Burquitlam Funeral Home, the development consists of 195 condo and rental units overtop a four-storey podium.

Council previously gave the project third reading in the summer of 2020 before voting to give final approval in the spring of 2023. However, “due to an oversight by the project architect,” the application was back in front of council Monday.

The project was previously described as having 33,328 square feet of market rental space. The correct number is 27,280 square feet, according to a city staff report. The total square footage of the below-market units was also incorrect in previous documents.

Council gave the project third reading without discussion on Monday.

The project includes 151 market condos, as well as 33 market rentals and 11 below-market rentals. Those units must remain rental for the life of the building.

Situated about 700 metres from Burquitlam SkyTrain, the development is also set to include a five-level underground garage with 239 parking stalls.

Based on a 2020 staff report, developer Pacific Properties Group, is set to pay the city approximately $6.349 million through density bonusing, development cost charges, and community amenity contributions.