We, the concerned residents of the South Surrey, Crescent Park and Ocean Park neighbourhood and surrounding areas, strongly oppose the proposed development application (Project No. 7922-0129-00) that would rezone the lots on 24 Avenue (between 132 and 135 Street) from RA (low-density, Suburban) to RF, RF-13 and RM-23 (high-density, Urban) for the construction of 153 housing units at a density of 12.6 units per acre.

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This proposal will:

Overwhelm our local roads, especially during school drop-off/pick-up at Elgin Park Secondary School (across the street), Crescent Park Elementary School and other schools in the area;
Overcrowd schools, especially Elgin Park Secondary, which is already at operating at 120% capacity;
Increase traffic congestion, noise, offsite parking and safety concerns for families and pedestrians;
Destroy the peaceful, green, low-density character that makes this area livable;
Set a dangerous precedent for more high-density developments in established residential areas; 
Result in significant cumulative effects when considered in the context of other proposed development in the area; and
Require significant infrastructure investments to enable.
This proposal does not align with the surrounding neighbourhood’s character.  

Communities thrive when growth is thoughtful, sustainable, and respects the fabric of existing neighbourhoods. The proposed rezoning disregards the needs of the community, threatens green space, and could reduce safety for children and families.

Approving this application would open the door to more aggressive overdevelopment in quiet, residential neighbourhoods throughout Surrey.

We urge the City of Surrey to uphold the interests of its residents—not just developers. We ask the City of Surrey to respect the Official Community Plan and existing zoning and reject this rezoning application.

We urge the Mayor and Council to consult with area residents and develop a local Land Use Plan as part of the Official Community Plan review, to ensure that we have a say in changes that will affect us and our neighbourhood.