Dear Editor,
We have a new neighbour on the corner of No. 4 Rd. and Steveston Hwy. The six-acre parcel of ALR land was recently purchased for more than $3 million. Pretty darn pricey for land that could be leased for farming for less than $10,000 per year.
The new construction is now visible. My call to the city of Richmond informed me that a 25,000-square-foot “home” (single family residence ) was given approval. There is no requirement to farm the land.
A question comes to mind for our mayor and council.
Could you explain how this decision fits into the city plan to provide sensible housing zoning in Richmond, while protecting farmland in the ALR ?
I look forward to be enlightened.
John Baines
Richmond
