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Welcome The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone 1303 Kingsway and 3728 Clark Drive from C-2 (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is for a 6-storey mixed-use building, consisting of: 53 secured market rental residential units; commercial uses at grade; a floor area of 5,016 sq. m (53,992 sq. ft.); a floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.77; a building height of 22.75 m (74.64 ft.); and 43 underground parking spaces. This application is being considered under the Secured Market Rental Housing (Rental 100) Policy. E 20TH AVE KI NG E 21ST AVE E 21ST AVE KING EDWARD AVE Kensington Public Library WELYN ST E 24TH AVE MAXWELL ST PERRY ST E 23RD AVE Bicycle Routes FLEMING ST E 22ND AVE Glen Park Frequent Transit Network DUMFRIES ST E 22ND AVE KNIGHT ST SITE LANARK ST SW AY CLARK DR INVERNESS ST GLEN DR WINDSOR ST Charles Dickens Annex BELLA VISTA ST Tyee Elementary FLEMING ST DUMFRIES ST E 19 TH AVE
Why We Are Here We want to hear from you We are here to listen to community feedback about this proposal. Your input informs staff s recommendations to Council as part of the review process for this rezoning. 1. Review the material on display. 2. Ask questions to City staff or the applicant. 3. Share your feedback. Fill out a written comment sheet Submit online feedback at vancouver.ca/rezapps
The Rezoning Process Planning comes first Policy and public input guide the review Implementation The City consults with the public to develop community plans and policies that define what can be considered through rezoning. Staff from various departments review each rezoning application to see if it meets the policies and goals previously set by Council. Feedback from the public is an important part of this review. After Council approves a rezoning application, the proposal becomes a development application. This process finalizes the project design, as well as the delivery of public benefits. WE ARE HERE Councilapproved plans and policies Public Input: Engagement on plans and policies Rezoning enquiry Supported by policy Review by City staff Rezoning application Not supported Staff report to Council with recommendations Public hearing and Council vote Public Input: Open house, comment forms and advisory groups Public Input: Speak or write to Council Approved by Council Development application process Construction and delivery of public benefits Refused Considered under rezoning policy Permitted under current zoning Example of Planning Policy Example of a Development Proposal Example of a Future Neighbourhood What guides development? What is a rezoning application? How is my feedback used? What are the benefits to the community? Community plans and policies are developed by City staff with public input, and are adopted by Council. Zoning regulates what can be developed, including the use (e.g. office) and physical form (e.g. height). A rezoning application is required when a proposal does not conform with the existing zoning. Staff read every comment we receive. Feedback from the public and advisory groups informs the review of the application. Applicants may be required to re-submit their proposal based on the feedback. Development, including rezoning, can support community benefits, including parks, community facilities, social housing, street upgrades and more. An application must conform to the rezoning policy for an area and other applicable City policies. A rezoning does not mean there are no restrictions on what can be built. Staff make a recommendation to Council. Council makes the final decision on whether to approve, modify, or refuse a rezoning application. They lay out the long-term vision of the community and direct future growth and associated amenities. These plans and policies outline where rezoning applications can be considered and what may be allowed on a site.
Rental 100: Secured Market Rental Housing Policy The purpose of the Rental 100: Secured Market Rental Housing Policy is to encourage the development of projects where 100% of the residential units are rental. Under the policy, all rental units created will be secured for 60 years, or for the life of the building, whichever is greater. The policy targets moderate income households, and will help the City reach its goal of creating 5,000 new units of market rental housing by 2021. Residential Rental Projects Requiring a Rezoning for Projects where 100% of the Residential Floor Space is Rental Rezoning applications may be considered for residential rental projects requesting a change in zoning. These projects are eligible for the following incentives: Additional floor area; Parking relaxations; DCL waiver for the residential rental floor area of the project; Relaxation of unit size to a minimum of 320 sq. ft provided that the design and location of the unit provides satisfactory living accommodation. Qualifying projects may be mixed-use (e.g. include a commercial component), but all of the residential units proposed in the development must be rental in tenure. Locations for Rezonings for 100% Rental Projects Rezonings for 100% residential rental projects will be considered in the following locations: areas close to transit, employment and services (e.g. commercial zones, RT zones along arterials); multi-family areas (e.g. RM zones) for infill projects or projects on sites that do not have existing rental housing; areas with existing rezoning policies or Official Development Plans that accommodate higher residential density (e.g. Downtown District and existing CD-1s) and which do not conflict with existing policies for social housing; and light industrial areas that currently allow residential (e.g. MC-1 and MC-2). vancouver.ca/rental100
Public Benefits Public benefits and amenities are key components in livable, complete communities, and improve the social and physical well-being of city residents. Public benefits include daycares, parks, community centres, libraries, cultural facilities, affordable housing and street improvements. Public benefits are funded through three main ways: Capital Plan: Council prioritizes the amenities and infrastructure needed around the city and makes them a part of the City s Capital Plan, which budgets for long-term investments. This is the main source of funding for public amenity improvements. Development Cost Levies (DCL): DCLs are charged on any new development in the city and are determined by the size of a development. These augment the capital budget. DCLs are used to pay for parks, childcare centres, non-market housing and engineering infrastructure. They are limited in how they can be spent. Community Amenity Contributions (CAC): CACs are negotiated from rezonings, and are used to pay for a wider range of amenities and public benefits as part of the planning considerations in a rezoning. How Public Benefit Decisions are Made: Public Comment Policy / Direction Applicant Ideas Staff make recommendation City Council
Share Your Thoughts What do you think? Staff read and record every comment we receive and present a summary to City Council. Public comments can be submitted any time throughout the rezoning process. Please share your feedback. Fill out a written comment sheet Submit online feedback at vancouver.ca/rezapps Thank you for coming!