Public Hearing at City Hall, starting 7:30 pm, on Tuesday, October 19
Mayor and Councillors will hear public comments and then vote on a proposed rezoning for a 15-storey tower at 1569 West 6th Avenue.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
City Hall Meeting Date: September 21, 2010
Staff recommend that the application be referred to Public Hearing and, subject to the Public Hearing, be approved subject to conditions
The full details of the report can be found on
Report Date: September 13, 2010
Contact: Karen Hoese
Contact No.: 604.871.6403
RTS No.: 08583
VanRIMS No.: 08-2000-20
Meeting Date: September 21, 2010
http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20100921/documents/p6.pdf
RECOMMENDATION
A. THAT the application by Henriquez Partners Architects on behalf of Westbank
Projects and Peterson Investment Group, to rezone 1569 West 6th Avenue
(Lot J, DL 526, Plan LMP 53747, PID: 025-410-768) from C-3A (Commercial)
District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District, to increase the density
from 3.00 to 4.96 FSR to permit construction of a 15-storey primarily
residential building, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received November 18, 2009;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Planning to approve, subject to
conditions contained in Appendix B;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the
necessary CD-1 By-law generally in accordance with Appendix A for
consideration at Public Hearing.
B. THAT if the application is referred to a Public Hearing, the application to
amend Schedule E of the Sign By-law, to establish regulations for this CD-1 in
accordance with Schedule B to the Sign By-law [assigned Schedule “B” C-3A],
generally as set out in Appendix C, be referred to the same Public Hearing;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the
necessary by-law generally as set out in Appendix C for consideration at the
Public Hearing.
THAT subject to approval of the rezoning, the Noise Control By-law be
amended to include this CD-1 in Schedule B to the Noise Control By-law
generally as set out in Appendix C;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the
necessary bylaw to amend the Noise Control By-law at the time of enactment
of the CD-1 By-law.
D. THAT should the application be referred to a Public Hearing, the registered
property owner shall submit confirmation, in the form of “Letter A”, that an
agreement has been reached with the registered owner of the proposed donor
site for the purchase of heritage bonus density as described in this report.
E. THAT Recommendations A through D be adopted on the following conditions:
i) THAT the passage of the above resolutions creates no legal rights for the
applicant or any other person, or obligation on the part of the City; any
expenditure of funds or incurring of costs is at the risk of the person
making the expenditure or incurring the cost;
ii) THAT any approval that may be granted following the public hearing shall
not obligate the City to enact a bylaw rezoning the property, and any
costs incurred in fulfilling requirements imposed as a condition of
rezoning are at the risk of the property owner; and
iii) THAT the City and all its officials, including the Approving Officer, shall
not in any way be limited or directed in the exercise of their authority or
discretion, regardless of when they are called upon to exercise such
authority or discretion.
.
.
.
The application includes a request for additional density of 2 488.6 m2 (26,786.51 sq. ft.) above what would otherwise be permitted on this site. In return the applicant is offering the following public benefits:
• a transfer of amenity bonus density from the Woodward’s site (also developed by Westbank/Peterson); and
• a cash Community Amenity Contribution of $774,000 to be used for park needs in the area and/or for an on-site cultural amenity (artist studios).
The full details of the report can be found on
Report Date: September 13, 2010
Contact: Karen Hoese
Contact No.: 604.871.6403
RTS No.: 08583
VanRIMS No.: 08-2000-20
Meeting Date: September 21, 2010
http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20100921/documents/p6.pdf
RECOMMENDATION
A. THAT the application by Henriquez Partners Architects on behalf of Westbank
Projects and Peterson Investment Group, to rezone 1569 West 6th Avenue
(Lot J, DL 526, Plan LMP 53747, PID: 025-410-768) from C-3A (Commercial)
District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District, to increase the density
from 3.00 to 4.96 FSR to permit construction of a 15-storey primarily
residential building, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received November 18, 2009;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Planning to approve, subject to
conditions contained in Appendix B;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the
necessary CD-1 By-law generally in accordance with Appendix A for
consideration at Public Hearing.
B. THAT if the application is referred to a Public Hearing, the application to
amend Schedule E of the Sign By-law, to establish regulations for this CD-1 in
accordance with Schedule B to the Sign By-law [assigned Schedule “B” C-3A],
generally as set out in Appendix C, be referred to the same Public Hearing;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the
necessary by-law generally as set out in Appendix C for consideration at the
Public Hearing.
THAT subject to approval of the rezoning, the Noise Control By-law be
amended to include this CD-1 in Schedule B to the Noise Control By-law
generally as set out in Appendix C;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the
necessary bylaw to amend the Noise Control By-law at the time of enactment
of the CD-1 By-law.
D. THAT should the application be referred to a Public Hearing, the registered
property owner shall submit confirmation, in the form of “Letter A”, that an
agreement has been reached with the registered owner of the proposed donor
site for the purchase of heritage bonus density as described in this report.
E. THAT Recommendations A through D be adopted on the following conditions:
i) THAT the passage of the above resolutions creates no legal rights for the
applicant or any other person, or obligation on the part of the City; any
expenditure of funds or incurring of costs is at the risk of the person
making the expenditure or incurring the cost;
ii) THAT any approval that may be granted following the public hearing shall
not obligate the City to enact a bylaw rezoning the property, and any
costs incurred in fulfilling requirements imposed as a condition of
rezoning are at the risk of the property owner; and
iii) THAT the City and all its officials, including the Approving Officer, shall
not in any way be limited or directed in the exercise of their authority or
discretion, regardless of when they are called upon to exercise such
authority or discretion.
.
.
.
The application includes a request for additional density of 2 488.6 m2 (26,786.51 sq. ft.) above what would otherwise be permitted on this site. In return the applicant is offering the following public benefits:
• a transfer of amenity bonus density from the Woodward’s site (also developed by Westbank/Peterson); and
• a cash Community Amenity Contribution of $774,000 to be used for park needs in the area and/or for an on-site cultural amenity (artist studios).
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Another email to Karen Hoese at City Hall from local resident
Jan 26, 2010
Subject: Rezoning Application - 1569 West 6th
Hello Karen-
I attended the Public information Meeting last week on this proposed rezoning. As a result of information obtained there and from your website, I must express my strong opposition to this proposal.
The proposed development is much higher density than allowable under the established zoning, and higher than any other projects in the vicinity. I believe I heard that the existing building adjoining the site is already overbuilt, and borrowed density from this site, and that this project is purchasing additional density from the bank. This puts both sites at a much higher density than any other project in the area.
Vehicular access to the site is very poor. There is inadequate parking proposed for the size of the units, and access to the parking is tortuous. The street and lane system in this block is incomplete, and would have difficulty accommodating a conventional building, let alone a super-dense development.
The proposed 15-storey height is completely out of context with the neighbourhood. The adjoining buildings range from 2 to 6 storeys in height, and will be severely over-shadowed. Recent projects nearby range from 4 to 11 storeys. There is no 15-storey building on the north side of 6th Avenue anywhere, nor anything west of Granville.
The proposed 45-metre height violates the current zoning (9 metres), and the adjoining zoning (18 metres), and exceeds any existing rezoned site in the vicinity. The proposed building would also block public and private views.
If approved, the project would become a precedent for other rezoning and super-dense buildings in the area.
The Burrard Slopes neighbourhood was created by City Council over 20 years ago, and has struggled to establish its identity. It has done so with no support from the City as it deals with traffic, crime, lack of parks, and other issues. However, recently there has been progress. Several new buildings have been completed, within the established zoning, and residents are becoming organized to try to improve the neighbourhood. This neighbourhood already has to deal with a Special-Needs Facility to be built on Fir Street, and does not need the further burden of a super-dense project looming over it.
For all of these reasons, I must oppose the proposed rezoning. I understand a previous development proposal for the site was prepared by Arthur Erickson's company, and approved by the City. This approved project should proceed, and the current rezoning proposal should be rejected.
Sincerely,
Another concerned local resident
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Letter to the Vancouver City Hall
Good day Karen,
I just wanted to let you know about some of the many concerns about the rezoning application for 1569 West 6th. Ave. I am one of the residents of 1529 west 6th. Ave. and my feelings are mutual with many residents in this building and surrounding buildings. Some of our top concerns are:
-Primarily the increase in traffic in the alley of East side of 1529 building (since the two building garages are going to be connected and additional 50 x 1569 residents will have to exit through the same alley exit , 66% additional traffic). If you were to observe the current traffic from east side of 1529, you would know that it is an incredibly busy alley, not only for commercial traffic from 1529 but also the restaurants and shops on Granville street, not to mention foot traffic from the major bus stop approx 10meter away. I am quite concerned about safety for pedestrian traffic from the major bus top and also commercial and residential automobile traffic.
-Additionally the increased height of the structure will put the 1529 court yard with many plants in darkness (future damaging the growth of all the plants). 1529 west 6th building was originally designed so as to have as useful open court yard with exposure to sun (the residents purchased suites in 1529 at premium value for this reason). Additionally the original socially conscious developer who owned both lots 1529 and 1569 had planned to have a lower height structure for 1569 to allow for sunlight in to the court yards of 1529 west 6th. Not to mention the building north of 1569. Many of the shadow casting simulations performed by the new developer I feel only represent few corner cases and not the year round cases (almost in an attempt to make it look like there are minimal impacts to the residents surrounding the new building @ 1569. The increase in height of the building will definitely depreciate the values of the surrounding building because of this fact.
-Many of the residents surrounding the new development have purchased their suits with the expectation the developers obeying the City of Vancouver bylaws. Additional increase in the height of this building will financially impact the valuation of many properties surrounding the development @ 1569. We (the community surrounding 1569 development) all feel that by bother having City Bylaws if developers can change then at will.
Bottom line is we know new buildings have to go up and city face has to change. But it is important that the developers this day an age need to be socially and environmentally responsible for changing the surface and the structure of the city. The impact of not only increase in density but also the height (from the original owner/developer Steve Hynes designed 50 feet to 147 feet) of the building will have severe social/environmental/financial impact of surrounding the buildings and residence and neighborhood. (I have attached some pictures from the original owner/developer Steve Hynes socially/environmentally conscious design versus the new owner/developer design strictly aimed at higher density for immediate financial gains.
Original Design 1569 West 6th Ave. (Original Owner/Developer)
Proposed NEW Design 1569 West 6th Ave.
I hope that the City of Vancouver weighs in the social/environmental/financial impacts of the significant height and density increase of the new development @ 1569 west 6th and ensure that developers are held to the highest standards social/environmental design and play with in the regulated guide lines of the bylaws put in place by City of Vancouver.
Regards
I just wanted to let you know about some of the many concerns about the rezoning application for 1569 West 6th. Ave. I am one of the residents of 1529 west 6th. Ave. and my feelings are mutual with many residents in this building and surrounding buildings. Some of our top concerns are:
-Primarily the increase in traffic in the alley of East side of 1529 building (since the two building garages are going to be connected and additional 50 x 1569 residents will have to exit through the same alley exit , 66% additional traffic). If you were to observe the current traffic from east side of 1529, you would know that it is an incredibly busy alley, not only for commercial traffic from 1529 but also the restaurants and shops on Granville street, not to mention foot traffic from the major bus stop approx 10meter away. I am quite concerned about safety for pedestrian traffic from the major bus top and also commercial and residential automobile traffic.
-Additionally the increased height of the structure will put the 1529 court yard with many plants in darkness (future damaging the growth of all the plants). 1529 west 6th building was originally designed so as to have as useful open court yard with exposure to sun (the residents purchased suites in 1529 at premium value for this reason). Additionally the original socially conscious developer who owned both lots 1529 and 1569 had planned to have a lower height structure for 1569 to allow for sunlight in to the court yards of 1529 west 6th. Not to mention the building north of 1569. Many of the shadow casting simulations performed by the new developer I feel only represent few corner cases and not the year round cases (almost in an attempt to make it look like there are minimal impacts to the residents surrounding the new building @ 1569. The increase in height of the building will definitely depreciate the values of the surrounding building because of this fact.
-Many of the residents surrounding the new development have purchased their suits with the expectation the developers obeying the City of Vancouver bylaws. Additional increase in the height of this building will financially impact the valuation of many properties surrounding the development @ 1569. We (the community surrounding 1569 development) all feel that by bother having City Bylaws if developers can change then at will.
Bottom line is we know new buildings have to go up and city face has to change. But it is important that the developers this day an age need to be socially and environmentally responsible for changing the surface and the structure of the city. The impact of not only increase in density but also the height (from the original owner/developer Steve Hynes designed 50 feet to 147 feet) of the building will have severe social/environmental/financial impact of surrounding the buildings and residence and neighborhood. (I have attached some pictures from the original owner/developer Steve Hynes socially/environmentally conscious design versus the new owner/developer design strictly aimed at higher density for immediate financial gains.
Original Design 1569 West 6th Ave. (Original Owner/Developer)
Proposed NEW Design 1569 West 6th Ave.
I hope that the City of Vancouver weighs in the social/environmental/financial impacts of the significant height and density increase of the new development @ 1569 west 6th and ensure that developers are held to the highest standards social/environmental design and play with in the regulated guide lines of the bylaws put in place by City of Vancouver.
Regards
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Rezoning Application - 1569 West 6th Avenue
Henriquez Partners Architects has applied to rezone 1569 West 6th Avenue from C-3A (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The purpose of this rezoning is to permit the construction of a 15-storey tower with 50 residential units and retail on the ground floor. The rezoning would increase the permitted density from a maximum floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.0 FSR to 3.74 FSR. A maximum height of 146 ft. is proposed.
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/rezoning/applications/1569w6th/index.htm
City Hall Feeback
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/rezoning/applications/1569w6th/feedback.htm
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/rezoning/applications/1569w6th/thanks.htm
Welcome to 1569 West 6th Ave
Everyone Welcome!
As you know a new building is going up on 1569 West 6th. Ave, Vancouver BC.
This area will be a general discussion about this new potential building.
As you know a new building is going up on 1569 West 6th. Ave, Vancouver BC.
This area will be a general discussion about this new potential building.
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