WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS OPEN HOUSE?

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1 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS OPEN HOUSE? This open house presents: A proposed text amendment to increase height limits for the CD-1 (402) zoning to 22.9m (75 ft) and 18.3m (60 ft) in two sub-areas in the Great Northern Way Campus Lands E. 1st Ave. Height Remains 150 ft (45.7 m) THORNTON St. BNSF Railyard Height Increase from 60 ft to 75 ft (18.2 m to m) Height Remains 60 ft (18.2 m) Height Increase from 45 ft to 60 ft (13.7 m to m) GREAT NORTHERN WAY Height Remains 45 ft (13.7 m) FRASER St. OPEN HOUSE April 15th, 2014 Please be sure to fill out a comment sheet to provide your input

2 BACKGROUND Context The 5.8ha (14 ac) Great Northern Way Campus Lands (GNWC) is situated in the False Creek Flats, a key employment area with port and city-serving activities that support Vancouver s economy. (See aerial below) 2014 STRUCTURE PLAN LEGEND LEGEND False Creek Flats PRIOR ST CD-1 (402) MA LK IN PACIFIC CENTRAL CENTRA ATIO STATION AV E Central Valley Greenway Development Parcels Key Pedestrian Spine Open Spaces + Parks Vehicular Routes Potential Ped/Bike Crossing Central Valley Greenway Existing Ped/Bike Connection to Scotia St. and 1st Ave VIA R AILY ARD Lane RAI LYA RD GLEN G N DR GNW Campus GREAT NO NORTHERN O ORTHERN RN WAY WAY 1993 Fraser Mille Open Space nnium FOLEY ST Lot O THO MAIN M AIN N ST ST RNT ON Lot P BNS F RA ILYA RD FRASER ST ST INDU STR IAL A VE CLARK C LARK DR DR CN TER MINA L AV E Line Exte nsion Emily Carr University Site Caroine St. Mt. Pleasant Council-Approved Structure Plan St. George Plaza In February 2014, City Council approved a revised structure plan for the GNWC site that establishes updated parameters for: Road Networks + Circulations Parks + Open Spaces Development Parcels These parameters will influence the building form for the relocated Emily Carr University building and other buildings on the GNWC site. Please visit vancouver.ca/great-northern-way for more details on the structure plan

3 SUPPORTING POLICIES Context The following policies inform the planning and design processes related to the Great Northern Way Campus Lands. Great Northern Way CD-1 (402) By-Laws (1999, amended 2010) This by-law regulates the permitted usage, height limits, density, parking and loading requirements for different sub-areas within the site. There is currently a proposal to amend and allow increases in the height limits for two of the sub-areas. Mount Pleasant Community Plan (2010) This plan contains community-wide and sub-area policies to address issues and guide development for the neighbourhood over 30 years in the areas of land use, urban design, heritage and culture, economic, parks and public realm, transportation, community services. Vancouver 2020: A Bright Green Future (2009) This plan is a roadmap that will guide Vancouver in becoming the world s greenest city by improving in three key moves: Green Economy + Green Jobs Greener Communities Human Health Great Northern Way CD-1 (402) Guidelines (1999, amended 2014) These guidelines are used to give directions to the development of the site as a cultural and artistic district that supports educational and commercial uses. It provides an updated structure plan that outlines principles for greenways, walking and cycling connections, public spaces and urban design. Mt. Pleasant Community Plan Implementation Strategy (2013) This strategy contains four areas of focus to make Mt. Pleasant more vibrant, diverse and attractive, give directions on heights and density, activate public realms, and identify public benefits needs: Broadway East Revitalisation Strategy Lower Main Urban Design Framework Public Realm Plan Public Benefits Strategy Greenest City 2020 Action Plan (2010) The plan outlines actions for Vancouver to be healthy, prosperous and resilient, with the goal of becoming the world s greenest city by Transportation Plan (2012) This plan is a long-term strategic vision for the city that will help guide decisions on transportation, land use, and public investments. Vancouver Economic Action Strategy (2011) This strategy outlines three areas of focus, each with actions and outcomes that will be measured over three to five years: Create a healthy climate for growth and prosperity Provide support for local businesses, new investment and global trades Focus on people - attracting and retaining human capital

4 PROPOSED HEIGHT INCREASES Rationale Increases in allowable building height are being considered to accommodate the proposed program for the relocated Emily Carr University and the buildings immediately to the south of the Emily Carr Building. This is not for the whole GNWC site, but for just two sub-areas. All other height limits on the CD-1 (402) site will remain unchanged. (See illustration to the right) PROPOSED HEIGHT INCREASES LEGEND Height Increase to 75 (22.86 m) Height Increase to 60 (18.29 m) No Height Increase Height remains 150 ft (45.7 m) Please see the applicant s boards for detailed analyses for the proposed height increases 15 ft (4.57 m) Height Increase From 60 ft to 75 ft (18.2 m to m) 15 ft (4.57 m) Height Increase From 45 ft to 60 ft (13.7 m t m) No Height Increase Height remains 60 ft (18.2 m) No Height Increase Height remains 45 ft (13.7 m)

5 HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE INPUT: 1. Talk to City staff or a representative from Great Northern Way Trust today at the Open House 2. Fill out a questionnaire here, or later online at: vancouver.ca/great-northern-way vancouver.ca/rezapps If you ve filled out a comment sheet today, please drop it off at the sign-in table or mail it back to: City of Vancouver Attention: Rezoning Centre 453 West 12th Avenue Vancouver V5Y 1V4 3. Write a letter to the address above or City Staff at: graham.winterbottom@vancouver.ca NEXT STEPS WE RE HERE! PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE (April 2014) Opportunity for Public Input here PUBLIC COUNCIL (Summer 2014) Opportunity for Public Input here

6 REZONING FAQs Q. What is zoning? A. Zoning regulates the use and development of property in the city through bylaws approved by City Council. Zoning is informed by Council policies, initiatives, or directions based on goals for the future of the city and its neighbourhoods. Q. What does zoning regulate? A. Zoning regulates the use of a site (retail, residential, office, etc.) and the characteristics of buildings on a site (height, floor area and other physical aspects of the development). Q. Who makes a decision on rezoning A. City Council makes the final decision on whether to approve, modify, or refuse a rezoning application. City staff review applications and make a recommendation to City Council. Q. How do you change zoning? A. A property owner or developer/architect working on behalf of a property owner will make an application to rezone a site. A developer starts the process with an enquiry to the City. Q. What is the relationship between policy, zoning, and development permits? A. Policy sets broad goals for a community. It can also provide location and types of housing, shopping areas, neighbourhood centres, and a vision for a particular area. Zoning sets the use and regulations on any given parcel of land. A development permit grants permission for a particular development in accordance with the zoning. Q. What are important design components in evaluating a rezoning? A. Height Access to Sun Landscaping Access and circulation of pedestrians Ground floor uses Contribution to the public realm Building massing/form of development Staff give the applicant advice, but no formal position is provided. After an application is received, Rezoning Centre staff seek input from various City departments, the public, and advisory groups of Council such as the Urban Design Panel, Vancouver Heritage Commission, etc. The application is then evaluated by Planning staff, taking into consideration the input received from the various departments, the public and advisory groups. A report is written which provides a comprehensive analysis of the application and a recommendation that it be referred to a public hearing. Council then hears from the public and makes its decision on the application. The final step for Council is enactment of the zoning bylaw. This occurs after the applicant has fulfilled required by-law conditions.

7 REZONING PROCESS Rezoning Application An application is formally submitted and the rezoning process begins. Review by Public, Staff + Advisory Groups After an application is received, staff in the Rezoning Centre seek input from various City departments, the public, and advisory groups to the City (such as the Urban Design Panel, Vancouver Heritage Commission, etc). Key Opportunity for Public Input here Staff Analysis + Conditions The application is then evaluated by Planning Staff, taking into consideration the input received from the various City departments, the public and advisory groups. Rezoning Report + Recommendations to Council A report is written which provides a complete analysis of the application and a recommendation that it be referred to a public hearing and approved, or that it be refused. Public Hearing A decision is made by City Council to approve or refuse the rezoning application. Refuse If a refusal is recommended, the applicant is given an opportunity to make representations directly to City Council on why the application warrants consideration at a hearing. Council may refuse the application or refer it to a public hearing for further consideration. Approve, subject to conditions Refuse Satisfy conditions Enact By-Law