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1926-1978 E Broadway rezoning application

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We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 1926-1978 E Broadway. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 6-storey mixed-use rental building, over two levels of underground parking. The zoning would change from C-1 (Commercial) District and RT-5N (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. This proposal includes:

  • 77 secured rental units (with approximately one-third at below-market rates);
  • Commercial retail space at grade;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.0;
  • A floor area of 5,747.0 sq. m (61,851 sq. ft.);
  • A building height of 22.2 m (73 ft.); and
  • 88 vehicle parking spaces and 150 bicycle parking spaces.

The application is being considered under the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

Application drawings and statistics on this webpage are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.

We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 1926-1978 E Broadway. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 6-storey mixed-use rental building, over two levels of underground parking. The zoning would change from C-1 (Commercial) District and RT-5N (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. This proposal includes:

  • 77 secured rental units (with approximately one-third at below-market rates);
  • Commercial retail space at grade;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.0;
  • A floor area of 5,747.0 sq. m (61,851 sq. ft.);
  • A building height of 22.2 m (73 ft.); and
  • 88 vehicle parking spaces and 150 bicycle parking spaces.

The application is being considered under the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

Application drawings and statistics on this webpage are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.

​The Q&A period has concluded. Thank you for participating.

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from May 31, 2023 to June 13, 2023. 

We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days. Some questions may require coordination with internal departments and additional time may be needed to post a response.

Please note that the comment form will remain open after the virtual open house time period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

  • Share Placement and location of commercial loading and parking garage access: The proposal indicates commercial loading and parking garage door access for up to 88 vehicles in the alley behind 1926-1978 East Broadway, directly across the alley from our home. a. The alley behind the project is narrow with no through road. This already poses a challenge for City waste disposal and other commercial vehicles trying to access the homes from the alley. With no through road, vehicles often get blocked and trapped in this alley. Commercial vehicles in the alley often block ingress and egress of traffic. b. To our knowledge, the developers have not purchased 1986 and 1998 East Broadway which back onto the alley. Both have garages which would make widening the alley challenging c. Entrance to the alley from Semlin also poses a problem. Semlin is also a narrow street with no sidewalks. The turn from Semlin into the alley for commercial vehicles creates potential damage to the properties on either side of the alley d. The reality of 88 vehicles including commercial vehicles using this alley as a point of access for the building is unrealistic and poses significant quality of living issues for the residents of 1999 Grandview Highway North and 2595 Semlin Drive as well as safety issues for the parents and students walking to and from the elementary school nearby. e. Street parking in front of 1999 Grandview Highway North was eliminated when the greenway was built. There are 2 parking stalls adjoining the west end of our property that were provided in the city plan to accommodate parking for our property Question: How does the developer intend to reconstruct the laneway? on Facebook Share Placement and location of commercial loading and parking garage access: The proposal indicates commercial loading and parking garage door access for up to 88 vehicles in the alley behind 1926-1978 East Broadway, directly across the alley from our home. a. The alley behind the project is narrow with no through road. This already poses a challenge for City waste disposal and other commercial vehicles trying to access the homes from the alley. With no through road, vehicles often get blocked and trapped in this alley. Commercial vehicles in the alley often block ingress and egress of traffic. b. To our knowledge, the developers have not purchased 1986 and 1998 East Broadway which back onto the alley. Both have garages which would make widening the alley challenging c. Entrance to the alley from Semlin also poses a problem. Semlin is also a narrow street with no sidewalks. The turn from Semlin into the alley for commercial vehicles creates potential damage to the properties on either side of the alley d. The reality of 88 vehicles including commercial vehicles using this alley as a point of access for the building is unrealistic and poses significant quality of living issues for the residents of 1999 Grandview Highway North and 2595 Semlin Drive as well as safety issues for the parents and students walking to and from the elementary school nearby. e. Street parking in front of 1999 Grandview Highway North was eliminated when the greenway was built. There are 2 parking stalls adjoining the west end of our property that were provided in the city plan to accommodate parking for our property Question: How does the developer intend to reconstruct the laneway? on Twitter Share Placement and location of commercial loading and parking garage access: The proposal indicates commercial loading and parking garage door access for up to 88 vehicles in the alley behind 1926-1978 East Broadway, directly across the alley from our home. a. The alley behind the project is narrow with no through road. This already poses a challenge for City waste disposal and other commercial vehicles trying to access the homes from the alley. With no through road, vehicles often get blocked and trapped in this alley. Commercial vehicles in the alley often block ingress and egress of traffic. b. To our knowledge, the developers have not purchased 1986 and 1998 East Broadway which back onto the alley. Both have garages which would make widening the alley challenging c. Entrance to the alley from Semlin also poses a problem. Semlin is also a narrow street with no sidewalks. The turn from Semlin into the alley for commercial vehicles creates potential damage to the properties on either side of the alley d. The reality of 88 vehicles including commercial vehicles using this alley as a point of access for the building is unrealistic and poses significant quality of living issues for the residents of 1999 Grandview Highway North and 2595 Semlin Drive as well as safety issues for the parents and students walking to and from the elementary school nearby. e. Street parking in front of 1999 Grandview Highway North was eliminated when the greenway was built. There are 2 parking stalls adjoining the west end of our property that were provided in the city plan to accommodate parking for our property Question: How does the developer intend to reconstruct the laneway? on Linkedin Email Placement and location of commercial loading and parking garage access: The proposal indicates commercial loading and parking garage door access for up to 88 vehicles in the alley behind 1926-1978 East Broadway, directly across the alley from our home. a. The alley behind the project is narrow with no through road. This already poses a challenge for City waste disposal and other commercial vehicles trying to access the homes from the alley. With no through road, vehicles often get blocked and trapped in this alley. Commercial vehicles in the alley often block ingress and egress of traffic. b. To our knowledge, the developers have not purchased 1986 and 1998 East Broadway which back onto the alley. Both have garages which would make widening the alley challenging c. Entrance to the alley from Semlin also poses a problem. Semlin is also a narrow street with no sidewalks. The turn from Semlin into the alley for commercial vehicles creates potential damage to the properties on either side of the alley d. The reality of 88 vehicles including commercial vehicles using this alley as a point of access for the building is unrealistic and poses significant quality of living issues for the residents of 1999 Grandview Highway North and 2595 Semlin Drive as well as safety issues for the parents and students walking to and from the elementary school nearby. e. Street parking in front of 1999 Grandview Highway North was eliminated when the greenway was built. There are 2 parking stalls adjoining the west end of our property that were provided in the city plan to accommodate parking for our property Question: How does the developer intend to reconstruct the laneway? link

    Placement and location of commercial loading and parking garage access: The proposal indicates commercial loading and parking garage door access for up to 88 vehicles in the alley behind 1926-1978 East Broadway, directly across the alley from our home. a. The alley behind the project is narrow with no through road. This already poses a challenge for City waste disposal and other commercial vehicles trying to access the homes from the alley. With no through road, vehicles often get blocked and trapped in this alley. Commercial vehicles in the alley often block ingress and egress of traffic. b. To our knowledge, the developers have not purchased 1986 and 1998 East Broadway which back onto the alley. Both have garages which would make widening the alley challenging c. Entrance to the alley from Semlin also poses a problem. Semlin is also a narrow street with no sidewalks. The turn from Semlin into the alley for commercial vehicles creates potential damage to the properties on either side of the alley d. The reality of 88 vehicles including commercial vehicles using this alley as a point of access for the building is unrealistic and poses significant quality of living issues for the residents of 1999 Grandview Highway North and 2595 Semlin Drive as well as safety issues for the parents and students walking to and from the elementary school nearby. e. Street parking in front of 1999 Grandview Highway North was eliminated when the greenway was built. There are 2 parking stalls adjoining the west end of our property that were provided in the city plan to accommodate parking for our property Question: How does the developer intend to reconstruct the laneway?

    CRMB asked over 1 year ago

    As part of the rezoning process, Engineering staff will review the application with respect transportation impacts and, if identified, may require off-site improvements to transportation operations and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists adjacent to the site. Two feet of road dedication must be provided to widen the lane adjacent to site to the standard 20 feet width. Reconstruction of the lane adjacent to properties not included in this rezoning application is not anticipated at this time. The applicant would be responsible for renewing any portions of lane damaged during construction.

  • Share How do we ensure that we have a welcoming public space that enhances the community of Commercial Drive? It’s essential that there be a thoughtfully executed public plaza. Is it possible to incorporate some of the design elements used in the public spaces in the Shipyards? on Facebook Share How do we ensure that we have a welcoming public space that enhances the community of Commercial Drive? It’s essential that there be a thoughtfully executed public plaza. Is it possible to incorporate some of the design elements used in the public spaces in the Shipyards? on Twitter Share How do we ensure that we have a welcoming public space that enhances the community of Commercial Drive? It’s essential that there be a thoughtfully executed public plaza. Is it possible to incorporate some of the design elements used in the public spaces in the Shipyards? on Linkedin Email How do we ensure that we have a welcoming public space that enhances the community of Commercial Drive? It’s essential that there be a thoughtfully executed public plaza. Is it possible to incorporate some of the design elements used in the public spaces in the Shipyards? link

    How do we ensure that we have a welcoming public space that enhances the community of Commercial Drive? It’s essential that there be a thoughtfully executed public plaza. Is it possible to incorporate some of the design elements used in the public spaces in the Shipyards?

    TheDrive asked over 1 year ago

    The Grandview Woodland Community Plan does not anticipate a public plaza at this location. The closest public plaza is identified at the southwest corner of Broadway and Commercial as part of the redevelopment of the Safeway site.

  • Share The zoning proposal and renderings depicit a development that is not in the spirit of preserving the character and heritage of our community. The current RT-5N zoning would allow for buildings that would both serve our community while also increasing density. So first and foremost, we urge you to consider the current RT-5N zoning alternatives for this site. This includes, but is not limited to: Townhouse style housing, Senior supportive housing, bike share, urban farming, community centre, community policing centre, car share lot, remote/virtual offices and board rooms, or a neighbourhood house. There are several sites along Broadway that would be more condusive to the type of development being proposed that are not locked in with no through roads. Would the city consider these land uses? on Facebook Share The zoning proposal and renderings depicit a development that is not in the spirit of preserving the character and heritage of our community. The current RT-5N zoning would allow for buildings that would both serve our community while also increasing density. So first and foremost, we urge you to consider the current RT-5N zoning alternatives for this site. This includes, but is not limited to: Townhouse style housing, Senior supportive housing, bike share, urban farming, community centre, community policing centre, car share lot, remote/virtual offices and board rooms, or a neighbourhood house. There are several sites along Broadway that would be more condusive to the type of development being proposed that are not locked in with no through roads. Would the city consider these land uses? on Twitter Share The zoning proposal and renderings depicit a development that is not in the spirit of preserving the character and heritage of our community. The current RT-5N zoning would allow for buildings that would both serve our community while also increasing density. So first and foremost, we urge you to consider the current RT-5N zoning alternatives for this site. This includes, but is not limited to: Townhouse style housing, Senior supportive housing, bike share, urban farming, community centre, community policing centre, car share lot, remote/virtual offices and board rooms, or a neighbourhood house. There are several sites along Broadway that would be more condusive to the type of development being proposed that are not locked in with no through roads. Would the city consider these land uses? on Linkedin Email The zoning proposal and renderings depicit a development that is not in the spirit of preserving the character and heritage of our community. The current RT-5N zoning would allow for buildings that would both serve our community while also increasing density. So first and foremost, we urge you to consider the current RT-5N zoning alternatives for this site. This includes, but is not limited to: Townhouse style housing, Senior supportive housing, bike share, urban farming, community centre, community policing centre, car share lot, remote/virtual offices and board rooms, or a neighbourhood house. There are several sites along Broadway that would be more condusive to the type of development being proposed that are not locked in with no through roads. Would the city consider these land uses? link

    The zoning proposal and renderings depicit a development that is not in the spirit of preserving the character and heritage of our community. The current RT-5N zoning would allow for buildings that would both serve our community while also increasing density. So first and foremost, we urge you to consider the current RT-5N zoning alternatives for this site. This includes, but is not limited to: Townhouse style housing, Senior supportive housing, bike share, urban farming, community centre, community policing centre, car share lot, remote/virtual offices and board rooms, or a neighbourhood house. There are several sites along Broadway that would be more condusive to the type of development being proposed that are not locked in with no through roads. Would the city consider these land uses?

    CRMB asked over 1 year ago

    City staff are reviewing the application and proposed zoning that was submitted by the applicant, which does not include the suggested alternative uses. The application is being considered under the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan that was adopted by Council on July 28, 2016. Under “Section 6.7 Commercial-Broadway Station Precinct” of the Plan, policy support is provided for six-storey mixed use buildings.

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