Plans for a supportive housing complex for the homeless on Commerce Avenue aren't being approved just yet.
On Monday, council voted to defer the development permit application to a future meeting.
Mayor Colin Basran says that direction came down from BC Housing.
"Staff has brought it to my attention that BC Housing would like to amend the development permit application, brought forward on their behalf by Horizon North, in order to design a project that's more aesthetically pleasing. I'm pleased that BC Housing is responding to the concerns of local residents regarding form and character, and I look forward to a revised design for consideration at a future date," he said.
"Given that many neighbours have acknowledged the important need for this type of housing in our community, and support the use, we're hopeful the amendments will address the concerns of the neighbourhood. As a result, I'm looking for a simple deferral motion from council at this time."
Businesses near the site off of Enterprise Way had voiced concerns over a lack of consultation, and an unattractive design to the building.
The site will eventually be home to 55 units of modular housing.
Along with this project, BC Housing is working to open up 20 housing units for the homeless at the old Good Night Inn on Highway 97.