Vancouver City Council

ITEM NO. 1
P&E COMMITTEE AGENDA
RTS # 3449
June 26, 2003

SIGNIFICANT NEW REZONING APPLICATIONS

Address: 2001 Cassiar Street (Beulah Gardens) Present Zone: CD-1
Applicant: Doug Purdy, L.P.A. Development
& Marketing Ltd. Amend.
Date of Previous Inquiry: August 5, 1998; October 24, 2001;
Feb. 12, 2003

Application Date: May 5, 2003

Staff Contact: L. Challis; A. Molaro

Proposal:
_ To amend the existing CD-1 to redevelop the site with 299 units of housing for seniors. Redevelopment would occur in 3 phases, beginning at the east side of the site. The first phase would include 90 affordable rental, independent living units, and existing residents would be relocated to other buildings on and off site as the site is redeveloped. The second phase at the centre of the site would provided 91 rental units with funding being pursued under the BCHMC Independent Living BC Program. The third phase along Rupert Street would comprise of 118 independent living or congregate housing rental units depending on the funding sources available in the future. An overall density of 1.45 is proposed and building heights would range from 3 storeys along Cassiar to a maximum 8 storeys along Rupert (only 4 storeys above street level). A total of 130 underground parking spaces would be provided by completion of the entire project.

Issues:
_ density - previous advice - may consider neighbourly densification (up to 1.45 FSR)
_ height - previous advice - may consider height of 10.7 m/35 ft. or 3 storeys with partial 4th floor
_ urban design principles
_ affordability - previous advice - preserve affordability
_ phasing and tenant relocation plan
_ community benefits
_ community input - workshops, open house

Applicable Policy:
_ Cityplan Rezoning Policy
_ Hastings -Sunrise Plan

CAC Requirement:
_ Standard rezoning flat rate with exemption for housing which meets criteria.

Recommended Response:
_ Process the application in the usual manner

Method of Public Notification:
_ Applicant continuing to meet with tenants and local community (next meeting May 21, 2003)
_ Notification letter sent to approximately 600 surrounding property owners (May 21, 2003)