A development planned for a long-vacant Ladner Trunk Road lot got another step closer to reality this week.
More than two years ago, Delta council approved construction of a multi-tenant retail building at 5737 Ladner Trunk Rd. Located next to the 7-Eleven, Ladner Gate was planned as a heritage-themed commercial building of over 7,300 square feet.
However, earlier this year council was informed the project would have just one tenant, a Core Education and Fine Arts (CEFA) school.
This week, civic politicians approved the development permit for the site.
Rezoning had already been approved but council had to sign off on the new design.
There were some concerns expressed over traffic, however Marcy Sangret, Delta's acting director of community planning and development, assured the school would take steps to minimize any impacts on Ladner Trunk Road and the surrounding side streets.
According to the company's website, CEFA schools are Canada's first "Junior Kindergarten" school, established in 1998. The first CEFA early childhood education school opened in West Vancouver and now has 10 franchises across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
The schools are an allday early learning program designed for infants and children up to five years.
"The enriched curriculum features a unique partnership of core subjects, such as reading and math, with fine arts, such as drama and yoga, providing children with the freedom to learn and grow through play," the website states.
