City of Abbotsford logoTonight Abbotsford Council will debate whether to grant a rezoning and OCP amendment to a developer looking to build a major retail complex anchored by a Cabela’s store on McCallum road.

At the public hearing in May residents found themselves almost evenly split on the two sides of the debate.

Some welcomed the addition of new stores and amenities to the area, and the prospect of new jobs in the city.

Others were uncomfortable with how a large complex would affect the walkability of the neighborhood, and were unsure whether this kind of development fit with the City’s vision for future growth.

In a report, staff supported the project but did say there was some concern over the sheer amount of property that would be rezoned from residential to commercial.