East Keith Road supportive housing
We are working with our partners, BC Housing, Lu’ma Native Housing Society, and Vancouver Coastal Health, to develop this site.
The application as submitted proposes a six-storey building with 60 studio homes, and five units with Complex Care Housing services for members of North Shore communities who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It includes on-site parking spaces for staff and visitors.
Status and progress updates
Previously
February 26, 2024 — Rezoning approval considered at Council
The application was presented to Council, who voted to approve the rezoning. Read the staff report and presentation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
February 5, 2024 — Third reading
The application was presented to Council who gave it third reading. Read the staff report with recommendation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
January 15, 2024 — Public hearing (continued from November 21, 2023)
The application was presented at a public hearing. A public hearing is your opportunity to speak to Council if you feel your interests will be affected by the proposal.
This hearing is a continuation of the hearing that began on November 21, and was extended to December 13.
December 13, 2023 — Public hearing (continued from November 21, 2023)
The application was presented at a public hearing. A public hearing is your opportunity to speak to Council if you feel your interests will be affected by the proposal.
This hearing is a continuation of the hearing that began on November 21, and was extended to December 7.
December 7, 2023 — Public hearing (continued from November 21, 2023)
The application was presented at a public hearing. A public hearing is your opportunity to speak to Council if you feel your interests will be affected by the proposal.
This hearing is a continuation of the hearing that began on November 21, and was extended to November 22.
November 21 and 22, 2023 — Public hearing
The application was presented at a public hearing. A public hearing is your opportunity to speak to Council if you feel your interests will be affected by the proposal.
The public hearing was initially scheduled for one night, November 21. During that hearing, it was extended to November 22, then December 7. At the December 7 hearing, it was extended again, to December 13.
October 17 to November 15, 2023 — Provide your input to BC Housing
BC Housing provided opportunities for you to learn more about this application and share your thoughts both online and in community meetings.
Get more details on their website
You can also email your questions and comments to communityrelations@bchousing.org
November 6, 2023 — Second reading
The application was presented to Council, who gave it second reading. Read the staff report with recommendation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
October 3, 2023 — First reading
The application was presented to Council, who gave it first reading and referred it to a public hearing. Read the staff report with recommendation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
Additional proposal details
Site overview
The site includes vacant District-owned lands on the north side of the 1200 Block of East Keith Road within the Lynn Creek Town Centre.
Current land use designations
The OCP designates this site as Residential Level 5 (RES5): Low Density Apartment.
Additional requirements
If the application proceeds, it will require a development permit for:
- Form and character
- Energy and water conservation
Proposed size
The floor space ratio (the building's total floor area in relation to the size of the lot) is approximately 1.75.
Photos, drawings, renderings
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Documents and related web content
Council documents
February 26, 2024 —Staff report to Council
February 3, 2024 —Staff report to Council
November 6, 2023 —Staff report to Council
October 3, 2023 — Staff report to Council
Related web content
Rental and Affordable Housing Strategy
Other resources
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