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722 Gore Avenue (Temporary Firehall Annex) rezoning application

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The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone road reserve land currently zoned CD-1 (41D) (Comprehensive Development) District to a new CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a temporary annex for firehall #2 on the north portion of the site and includes:

  • The installation of two temporary structures;
  • Two fire truck bays;
  • A total floor area of 449 sq. m (4,832 sq. ft.); and
  • A maximum height of 8.15 m (27 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Downtown Eastside 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.

Announcements

May 24, 2024

Arborist report has been posted.

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July 12, 2024

Neighbourhood fit evaluation form and Transportation assessment and management study (TAMS) have been posted.

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July 16, 2024

Public consultation summary has been posted.

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone road reserve land currently zoned CD-1 (41D) (Comprehensive Development) District to a new CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a temporary annex for firehall #2 on the north portion of the site and includes:

  • The installation of two temporary structures;
  • Two fire truck bays;
  • A total floor area of 449 sq. m (4,832 sq. ft.); and
  • A maximum height of 8.15 m (27 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Downtown Eastside 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.

Announcements

May 24, 2024

Arborist report has been posted.

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July 12, 2024

Neighbourhood fit evaluation form and Transportation assessment and management study (TAMS) have been posted.

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July 16, 2024

Public consultation summary has been posted.

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

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from July 3 to July 16, 2024. 

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 Q&A period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

  • Share Thank you Sam. I don't see anything in the arborist's report about planting 6 trees to make up for those that are taken down. We expect that this would be a requirement. Joanne on Facebook Share Thank you Sam. I don't see anything in the arborist's report about planting 6 trees to make up for those that are taken down. We expect that this would be a requirement. Joanne on Twitter Share Thank you Sam. I don't see anything in the arborist's report about planting 6 trees to make up for those that are taken down. We expect that this would be a requirement. Joanne on Linkedin Email Thank you Sam. I don't see anything in the arborist's report about planting 6 trees to make up for those that are taken down. We expect that this would be a requirement. Joanne link

    Thank you Sam. I don't see anything in the arborist's report about planting 6 trees to make up for those that are taken down. We expect that this would be a requirement. Joanne

    joanne rankin asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your comment. In response to your implied questions, 11 new trees are currently being proposed by the applicant. The Protection of Trees Bylaw, requires replacement trees, and the current proposal meets the replacement tree requirement.

  • Share Can the city provide data or studies on the effects of removing green spaces on community health and well-being in urban environments, particularly in neighbourhoods like Strathcona/Chinatown? What evidence do you have that segregating Chinatown from any green space will help it to revitalize? on Facebook Share Can the city provide data or studies on the effects of removing green spaces on community health and well-being in urban environments, particularly in neighbourhoods like Strathcona/Chinatown? What evidence do you have that segregating Chinatown from any green space will help it to revitalize? on Twitter Share Can the city provide data or studies on the effects of removing green spaces on community health and well-being in urban environments, particularly in neighbourhoods like Strathcona/Chinatown? What evidence do you have that segregating Chinatown from any green space will help it to revitalize? on Linkedin Email Can the city provide data or studies on the effects of removing green spaces on community health and well-being in urban environments, particularly in neighbourhoods like Strathcona/Chinatown? What evidence do you have that segregating Chinatown from any green space will help it to revitalize? link

    Can the city provide data or studies on the effects of removing green spaces on community health and well-being in urban environments, particularly in neighbourhoods like Strathcona/Chinatown? What evidence do you have that segregating Chinatown from any green space will help it to revitalize?

    DDESCHENE asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your questions about what the impact of the loss of green space is on the community. Currently this rezoning application is under staff review, as part of the rezoning application process. Staff will look at all applicable policies and studies, to help inform our recommendations to Council.

  • Share Why did City staff recommend re-zoning under RM-3 ("residential development, including HIGH RISE apartment buildings, and to encourage open space and daylight access"), not the surrounding RT-3 zoning consistent with Strathcona-kiwassa, and the historical neighbourhood use? on Facebook Share Why did City staff recommend re-zoning under RM-3 ("residential development, including HIGH RISE apartment buildings, and to encourage open space and daylight access"), not the surrounding RT-3 zoning consistent with Strathcona-kiwassa, and the historical neighbourhood use? on Twitter Share Why did City staff recommend re-zoning under RM-3 ("residential development, including HIGH RISE apartment buildings, and to encourage open space and daylight access"), not the surrounding RT-3 zoning consistent with Strathcona-kiwassa, and the historical neighbourhood use? on Linkedin Email Why did City staff recommend re-zoning under RM-3 ("residential development, including HIGH RISE apartment buildings, and to encourage open space and daylight access"), not the surrounding RT-3 zoning consistent with Strathcona-kiwassa, and the historical neighbourhood use? link

    Why did City staff recommend re-zoning under RM-3 ("residential development, including HIGH RISE apartment buildings, and to encourage open space and daylight access"), not the surrounding RT-3 zoning consistent with Strathcona-kiwassa, and the historical neighbourhood use?

    Kastanis asked about 1 month ago

    The historical zoning for the site was CM-1, before it became CD-1 (41D) road right of way. CM-1 zoning no longer exists, and the equivalent base zoning of the site would be RM-3. RM-3 zoning allows for a firehall under public authority use.

  • Share With climate change no longer a future threat but here, how does the city justify removing green space as well as the potential increase in air and noise pollution resulting from the construction and operation of the fire truck annex in a residential neighborhood? Decreased green space only makes for more energy use and hotter temperatures, how are you rationalizing taking away green space? on Facebook Share With climate change no longer a future threat but here, how does the city justify removing green space as well as the potential increase in air and noise pollution resulting from the construction and operation of the fire truck annex in a residential neighborhood? Decreased green space only makes for more energy use and hotter temperatures, how are you rationalizing taking away green space? on Twitter Share With climate change no longer a future threat but here, how does the city justify removing green space as well as the potential increase in air and noise pollution resulting from the construction and operation of the fire truck annex in a residential neighborhood? Decreased green space only makes for more energy use and hotter temperatures, how are you rationalizing taking away green space? on Linkedin Email With climate change no longer a future threat but here, how does the city justify removing green space as well as the potential increase in air and noise pollution resulting from the construction and operation of the fire truck annex in a residential neighborhood? Decreased green space only makes for more energy use and hotter temperatures, how are you rationalizing taking away green space? link

    With climate change no longer a future threat but here, how does the city justify removing green space as well as the potential increase in air and noise pollution resulting from the construction and operation of the fire truck annex in a residential neighborhood? Decreased green space only makes for more energy use and hotter temperatures, how are you rationalizing taking away green space?

    DDESCHENE asked about 1 month ago

    The applicant, the City of Vancouver’s real estate and facilities management, have provided the following response:

    • Recognizing the importance of public space in our neighbourhoods, the proposed site plan preserves as much green space and trees as possible and includes pre-planned public art. This is balanced with the need for the site to support the temporary Firehall No. 2 Annex to relieve pressures the current Firehall No. 2 is experiencing, and to ensure Vancouver Fire Rescue Services can effectively continue to provide critical emergency services in the community. 
    • The temporary Firehall Annex is not intended to be permanent, allowing long-term community plans per the DTES policy.
    • As the buildings on site are temporary structures, we don’t expect a lot of construction noise as there won’t be a big excavation and pouring foundation. There will be some drilling for installing them on the ground. Information about any potential impacts to the community during construction will be provided as rezoning and design details are finalized.  
    • There are firehalls embedded in communities throughout Vancouver and the majority are in residential neighbourhoods near housing, libraires and schools. The community can expect there to be some noise, however Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) are known to be good neighbours and they provide critical emergency services in the community.
  • Share Why doesnt the plan consider VFRS crews parking their personal vehicles at existing Hall 1 or Hall 2? And shuttle, walk or cycle the very short distance to the proposed Annex site? on Facebook Share Why doesnt the plan consider VFRS crews parking their personal vehicles at existing Hall 1 or Hall 2? And shuttle, walk or cycle the very short distance to the proposed Annex site? on Twitter Share Why doesnt the plan consider VFRS crews parking their personal vehicles at existing Hall 1 or Hall 2? And shuttle, walk or cycle the very short distance to the proposed Annex site? on Linkedin Email Why doesnt the plan consider VFRS crews parking their personal vehicles at existing Hall 1 or Hall 2? And shuttle, walk or cycle the very short distance to the proposed Annex site? link

    Why doesnt the plan consider VFRS crews parking their personal vehicles at existing Hall 1 or Hall 2? And shuttle, walk or cycle the very short distance to the proposed Annex site?

    Kastanis asked about 1 month ago

    Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) have provided the following response

    VFRS staff are transient and move between Firehalls throughout the city daily, and staff need to move their Personal Protective Equipment and other required gear to and from each location with their personal vehicles. Therefore, staff parking has been provided at all firehall sites.

  • Share Fire Operations question: Will the Annex Firehall be the VFRS crew dispatched to an overdose that happens (for example) on Union, near the Nora Hendrix Place housing? How about a fire on Union and Jackson? on Facebook Share Fire Operations question: Will the Annex Firehall be the VFRS crew dispatched to an overdose that happens (for example) on Union, near the Nora Hendrix Place housing? How about a fire on Union and Jackson? on Twitter Share Fire Operations question: Will the Annex Firehall be the VFRS crew dispatched to an overdose that happens (for example) on Union, near the Nora Hendrix Place housing? How about a fire on Union and Jackson? on Linkedin Email Fire Operations question: Will the Annex Firehall be the VFRS crew dispatched to an overdose that happens (for example) on Union, near the Nora Hendrix Place housing? How about a fire on Union and Jackson? link

    Fire Operations question: Will the Annex Firehall be the VFRS crew dispatched to an overdose that happens (for example) on Union, near the Nora Hendrix Place housing? How about a fire on Union and Jackson?

    Kastanis asked about 1 month ago

    Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) have provided the following response:

    Vancouver Fire Rescue Services use GPS to determine which apparatus from which hall/apparatus will respond. The closer the incident is to the annex the more likely it would be an apparatus from the annex that would be responding, but this still depends on the projected travel time of the apparatus and the incident type. A Fire incident would pull in apparatus from multiple Firehalls.

  • Share Why wasn't the Neighbourhood Fit Evaluation Form made available to the community to complete as part of this consultation process? Source: Planning - By-law Administration Bulletins https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/bulletins/bulletin-dtes-neighbourhood-fit-considerations.pdf on Facebook Share Why wasn't the Neighbourhood Fit Evaluation Form made available to the community to complete as part of this consultation process? Source: Planning - By-law Administration Bulletins https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/bulletins/bulletin-dtes-neighbourhood-fit-considerations.pdf on Twitter Share Why wasn't the Neighbourhood Fit Evaluation Form made available to the community to complete as part of this consultation process? Source: Planning - By-law Administration Bulletins https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/bulletins/bulletin-dtes-neighbourhood-fit-considerations.pdf on Linkedin Email Why wasn't the Neighbourhood Fit Evaluation Form made available to the community to complete as part of this consultation process? Source: Planning - By-law Administration Bulletins https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/bulletins/bulletin-dtes-neighbourhood-fit-considerations.pdf link

    Why wasn't the Neighbourhood Fit Evaluation Form made available to the community to complete as part of this consultation process? Source: Planning - By-law Administration Bulletins https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/bulletins/bulletin-dtes-neighbourhood-fit-considerations.pdf

    Kastanis asked about 1 month ago

    This rezoning application is currently under review, including how it meets the intent of the Downtown Eastside Plan. 

    In addition the applicant, the City of Vancouver’s real estate and facilities management, have provided the following response:

    According to Planning - By-law Administration Bulletins https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/bulletins/bulletin-dtes-neighbourhood-fit-considerations.pdf – Section 3 & 4 - All new development permits and rezoning applications in the Community Based Development Area are required to complete a short self-evaluation at the time of their application. The location for the proposed rezoning is in the Strathcona Residential Neighbourhoods and not the area that The Neighbourhood Fit considerations are being piloted.

  • Share How is rezoning green space for a fire truck annex impacting local biodiversity and wildlife habitats in the Strathcona/Chinatown area part of the city's green initiatives and planning? on Facebook Share How is rezoning green space for a fire truck annex impacting local biodiversity and wildlife habitats in the Strathcona/Chinatown area part of the city's green initiatives and planning? on Twitter Share How is rezoning green space for a fire truck annex impacting local biodiversity and wildlife habitats in the Strathcona/Chinatown area part of the city's green initiatives and planning? on Linkedin Email How is rezoning green space for a fire truck annex impacting local biodiversity and wildlife habitats in the Strathcona/Chinatown area part of the city's green initiatives and planning? link

    How is rezoning green space for a fire truck annex impacting local biodiversity and wildlife habitats in the Strathcona/Chinatown area part of the city's green initiatives and planning?

    DDESCHENE asked about 1 month ago

    This rezoning application is currently under review, and is subject to Council approval through a Public Hearing process.

    In addition the applicant, the City of Vancouver’s real estate and facilities management, have provided the following response:

    Recognizing the importance of public space in our neighbourhoods, the proposed site plan preserves as much green space and trees as possible and includes pre-planned public art. This is balanced with the need for the site to support the temporary Firehall No. 2 Annex to relieve pressures the current Firehall No. 2 is experiencing, and to ensure Vancouver Fire Rescue Services can effectively continue to provide critical emergency services in the community. This project will follow all provincial and federal regulations regarding bird nesting or wildlife habitat protection.  

  • Share There is very limited green space in this neighborhood that has shade and many dog owners in this neighborhood, what is the alternative for people that need to walk their dogs in heatwaves? on Facebook Share There is very limited green space in this neighborhood that has shade and many dog owners in this neighborhood, what is the alternative for people that need to walk their dogs in heatwaves? on Twitter Share There is very limited green space in this neighborhood that has shade and many dog owners in this neighborhood, what is the alternative for people that need to walk their dogs in heatwaves? on Linkedin Email There is very limited green space in this neighborhood that has shade and many dog owners in this neighborhood, what is the alternative for people that need to walk their dogs in heatwaves? link

    There is very limited green space in this neighborhood that has shade and many dog owners in this neighborhood, what is the alternative for people that need to walk their dogs in heatwaves?

    KCotton asked about 1 month ago

    City staff are reviewing this as part of the rezoning application process. Currently there are off-leash dog parks at Strathcona Park and Andy Livingstone Park, which are both under 1km away.  Trillium Park is around 400m away, and has some areas with trees, but does not contain a designated off-leash dog park.

  • Share The TAMS doesn't speak to bicycle traffic. This is along the single busiest corridor for cycling in Vancouver. It is a neighbourhood bikeway - meant to be suitable to all ages and abilities. How has the city's transportation team (not the consultant) been engaged with this proposal? Have how local advocacy groups (Vision Zero Vancouver, HUB Cycling) been engaged? on Facebook Share The TAMS doesn't speak to bicycle traffic. This is along the single busiest corridor for cycling in Vancouver. It is a neighbourhood bikeway - meant to be suitable to all ages and abilities. How has the city's transportation team (not the consultant) been engaged with this proposal? Have how local advocacy groups (Vision Zero Vancouver, HUB Cycling) been engaged? on Twitter Share The TAMS doesn't speak to bicycle traffic. This is along the single busiest corridor for cycling in Vancouver. It is a neighbourhood bikeway - meant to be suitable to all ages and abilities. How has the city's transportation team (not the consultant) been engaged with this proposal? Have how local advocacy groups (Vision Zero Vancouver, HUB Cycling) been engaged? on Linkedin Email The TAMS doesn't speak to bicycle traffic. This is along the single busiest corridor for cycling in Vancouver. It is a neighbourhood bikeway - meant to be suitable to all ages and abilities. How has the city's transportation team (not the consultant) been engaged with this proposal? Have how local advocacy groups (Vision Zero Vancouver, HUB Cycling) been engaged? link

    The TAMS doesn't speak to bicycle traffic. This is along the single busiest corridor for cycling in Vancouver. It is a neighbourhood bikeway - meant to be suitable to all ages and abilities. How has the city's transportation team (not the consultant) been engaged with this proposal? Have how local advocacy groups (Vision Zero Vancouver, HUB Cycling) been engaged?

    999 asked about 1 month ago

    As part of the rezoning application staff are reviewing the existing intersection conditions, including how an increase in fire trucks will impact the Union Street bikeway. If significant issues are anticipated, intersection upgrades could be explored. 

    In addition the applicant, the City of Vancouver’s real estate and facilities management, have provided the following response:

    Vehicle access from Gore Avenue was selected to reduce traffic conflicts with vehicles and bicycles along the Union-Adanac corridor. It is not uncommon for firetrucks to cross intersections with bikeways, even in higher traffic areas than this site. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services staff understand the need to consider bikers and follow traffic signaling requirements.

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