Welcome The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone 725-747 Southeast Marine Drive from CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to a revised CD-1 District By-law. The proposal is for four buildings, including: one 22-storey, one 12-storey and two 5-storey buildings; approximately 368 residential units; 15,500 sq. ft. of neighbourhood serving retail space at grade; a 37-space childcare facility (4760 sq. ft.); public open space on site; maximum building heights of 17.9 m (59 ft.) to 63.1 m (207 ft.); a floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.98; and 377 vehicle parking spaces TH 65T AV 65 HA V CH CHS ST R R ST T ST 64 AV HA V TH 64T F FRA RA R AS SR ST RS T 6633R RD DA AV V S S MARIN MARIN DRIV DRIV P R PRI C RIN C C IN IIN A AL NC NC RI AL N C A LB RT B RT L T ST ST R RT L The application is being considered under the Sunset Community Vision and is undergoing an enhanced planning process.
nhanced Planning Process PR-APPLICATION PROCSS Serracan Properties (the applicant) coordinated several small stakeholder group meetings and hosted two open houses to gather feedback from the community about the site and the Sunset Community. Open House #1 (Applicant-Led) November 2013 Approximately 70 people attended. 62 comment forms were received that provided general feedback. Open House #2 (Applicant-Led) June 2014 Approximately 25 people attended, 20 comment forms were received. A preliminary development concept was presented for feedback. Issues Report March 24, 2015 Issues Report presented to Council. Council directed staff to conduct additional planning regarding potential redevelopment of the site as per the Sunset Community Vision, including undertaking an enhanced public consultation process to seek input. Two meetings were hosted with local stakeholders, including: South Hill Neighbours South Vancouver Neighbourhood House South Hill BIA Open House #3 (City-Led) June 2, 2015 Draft Planning & Development Principles and preliminary development concepts were presented for feedback. The feedback was used to refine the principles and guide the future redevelopment concept. RZONING APPLICATION PROCSS The applicant incorporated feedback into their proposal and submitted a rezoning application on November 2, 2015. Open House (City-Led) We are here! February 4, 2016 Planning & Development Principles are presented alongside the rezoning application and the public is invited to provide feedback. Staff receive input from various City departments and advisory groups such as the Urban Design Panel. Rezoning Report and 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. PUBLIC HARING You are welcome to write or speak to Council at the public hearing. If the rezoning is approved by Council, the next step would be a Development Permit Application.
Rezoning Process (Next Steps) FILL OUT A COMMNT FORM Let us know what you think about the information presented today by filling out the comment form available at this open house or online by March 4, 2016. STAY INVOLVD Add your name to our e-mail list at the sign-in table today to be notified of the next public event. HOW YOU CAN PROVID INPUT 1. Talk to City staff 2. Fill out a comment sheet and either drop it off at the sign-in table or mail it back to the City (see form for address) 3. Comment online at vancouver.ca/725semarine 4. Join the e-mail list by signing in at the front table so that you can be notified of the next public event
Sunset Community Vision In 2002 Vancouver City Council approved the Sunset Community Vision. The Vision identified a need for 3,700 dwelling units by 2021, and identified a shortfall of 1,800 dwelling units. The Vision also highlighted the need for more community services to support this population growth and better shopping areas on Fraser Street to reflect its role as neighbourhood retail centres and community places. RLVANT SUNST VISION DIRCTIONS 11.2 Community Services in or near Shopping Areas Approved Whenever community services such as community centres, neighbourhood houses, health centres, etc. are considering new facilities or relocations, locations in or near the shopping areas should be given strong consideration due to their accessibility and high community profile. 15.1 Process for CD-1 Zoned Sites Anywhere in Sunset Approved When anything other than a small change is proposed to a development on a site zoned CD-1 whether in its buildings or uses the City should undertake a rezoning process in order to ensure appropriate community consultation and to provide the City with the ability to deny or impose conditions on the development. 29.1 Community Involvement in Decision Making Approved Community residents should have greater, and more timely, input into decision making about changes in their community, involving matters like provision of facilities and services, development projects, street and traffic changes, transit changes, and park design. vancouver.ca/planning
Planning and Development Principles Planning and Development Principles were prepared, based on City objectives and local community planning objectives for the site. The principles were presented to the public for feedback prior to the submission of the rezoning appplication. COMMUNITY AMNITIS Due to the unique circumstances of the site, determine appropriate community amenity contributions through a site-specific negotiated approach. Provide needed community amenities for the local neighbourhood and integrate these with the redevelopment of this site. HOUSING Provide a variety of housing types and unit sizes to accommodate a range of income levels and household types. Fully consider and test various development options, with a high level of design creativity that effectively addresses all guiding principles. Vary building forms and heights for visual interest, housing choice, scale transitions, and provide opportunity for green space at various levels. Create transitions in built form that respect the scale of the surrounding community. Address visual impacts of the proposed development on adjacent residential neighbours through creative design. Organize building massing to: URBAN DSIGN Provide an appropriate design response to the adjacent major arterial streets and to the local neighbourhood; Mark the corner as an important neighbourhood commercial area; Minimize view impacts from the surrounding neighbourhood to the Fraser River; Minimize shadowing on adjacent residential properties; Maximize permeability through and to the site from the local neighbourhood; and Maximize light penetration and views for the site and surrounding neighbourhood. Integrate public open space and landscaping into the site and adjacent public realm to provide enhanced public access to green space. vancouver.ca/planning
Planning and Development Principles (continued) ACCSS & MOVMNT Take advantage of two existing bus lines serving this site and consider future transit enhancements to effectively integrate transit with redevelopment of the site. Integrate and connect with the surrounding community by increasing permeability and clearly inviting public pedestrian access into the site. Consider the site as part of a larger cycling and walkway system connecting to local parks and amenities. Orient vehicular access to minimize impacts on the surrounding neighbourhood. Assess transportation, traffic and parking implications associated with the proposal and integrate effective measures to manage and minimize impacts. LAND US nhance and revitalize this important local shopping area. Provide a variety of commercial services and amenities to serve the local community. Commercial space should be designed to maximize long-term viability. Consideration should be given to providing a local grocery store and a community gathering space. Support an intensity of development appropriate to this transit-oriented location. SUSTAINABILITY The overall design must pursue best practices in sustainable design. The development would strive to incorporate the following: Achievement of LD Gold Certification; Passive solar design; Sustainable food systems; Incorporation of water efficient strategies including limiting potable water use for landscaping; and Use of Transportation Demand Measures (TDM) to increase the mode share of pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit systems. vancouver.ca/planning
What We Heard A City-hosted community open house was held from 5-8 pm on June 2, 2015 at Pierre lliot Trudeau lementary School at 449 ast 62nd Avenue. A total of 710 notifications were distributed within the neighbourhing area on or about May 21, 2015. Staff, the applicant team and a total of approximately 48 people attended the Open House. Three schematic design concepts were presented by the applicant. Based on the feedback received, Option 3 received the most support from participants. OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 Buildings around a central courtyard accessed through stairs facing Marine Drive Buildings arranged around U-shaped mews. Townhouses in the middle and facing lane Buildings around a green common area that connects to the neighbourhood PUBLIC COMMNTS The following is a summary of all comments, sorted by frequency of topic: Green Space and Access Desire to maximize green space to make it a community gathering point Orient to neighbourhood, not Marine Drive Height Concerns were expressed, suggesting height limits at 18, 10 or 9 storeys Concern about shadows cast on neighbours and potential lost views Housing Provision of housing viewed positively Desire for seniors housing and family units Concerned that townhomes facing busy streets may lack privacy Commercial Support for more options, especially grocery stores and restaurants Amenities New amenities desireable, especially childcare Traffic and Parking Desire for adequate parking Concern about negative impacts on traffic General Comments General support to redevelop the site
Public Benefits WHAT AR PUBLIC BNFITS? Public benefits and amenities are spaces and places that make neighbourhoods complete and livable by supporting people in a variety of ways. Public benefits include childcares, parks, community centres, libraries, cultural facilities, affordable housing and street improvements. Public benefits are funded through: COMMUNITY AMNITY CONTRIBUTIONS (CACs) DVLOPMNT COST LVIS CAPITAL PLAN COMMUNITY AMNITY CONTRIBUTIONS (CACs) CACs are negotiated through rezonings and are used to pay for a wider range of amenities and public benefits as part of the planning considerations in a rezoning. CACs are used to pay for: Affordable housing Parks Transportation improvements Community centres Libraries Childcare centres Police stations and fire halls Not-for-profit space DVLOPMNT COST LVIS (DCLs) DCLs are charged on any new development in the city and are determined by the size of a development. They are limited in how they can be spent. DCLs are used to pay for: Parks ngineering infrastructure Childcare centres Affordable housing CAPITAL PLAN Council prioritizes the amenities and infrastructure needed around the city and includes them in the City s Capital Plan, which budgets for long-term investments. This is the main source of funding for public amenity improvements. HOW AR PUBLIC BNFITS DCISIONS MAD? Public comments, current and future policy directions and applicant ideas, along with City staff recommendations, lead to decisions on public benefits. Policy/ Direction Public Comments Applicant Ideas City Staff City Council Decisions