267 & 271 Orwell Street (The Salal Apartments)
Council voted to issue the development permit for this application on May 31, 2021
The application was submitted by Terra Housing — on behalf of Sanford Affordable Housing Society in partnership with Hollyburn Family Services Society — and includes a six-story building with 90 units of below-market housing and 68 parking spaces on this District owned land, which will be leased to the housing operator. Project development funding will be provided by BC Housing.
Current status and progress updates
May 31, 2021 — Development permit issued
The application was presented to Council, who voted to issue the development permit. View the staff report with recommendation in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
January 25, 2021 — Rezoning approved
The application was presented to Council, who voted to approve the rezoning. Review the staff report with recommendation in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
December 7, 2020 — Second and third reading at Council
The application was presented to Council, who gave it second and third reading. Review the staff report with recommendation in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
November 10, 2020 — Public hearing
The application was presented at a public hearing. A public hearing is your opportunity to speak to Council if you feel your interest in property will be affected by a proposed bylaw.
October 19, 2020 — First reading at Council
The application was presented to Council, who will consider it for first reading. Review the staff report with recommendation in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
September 5 to September 21 — Virtual public information meeting
We collected feedback on this application from residents between September 5 and September 21, during our virtual public information meeting.
August 24 to September 21 — Virtual public information meeting: Questions and answers
We answered questions from residents about this application in our online forum.
May 11, 2020 — Detailed application received
Staff received the detailed application, and started reviewing it.
September, 2018 — Preliminary application concluded
Staff completed their review of the preliminary application. If the applicant wishes to proceed with this project, the next step is to submit a detailed application.
July 4, 2018 — Preliminary application received
Staff received the preliminary application, and started reviewing it.
Additional proposal details, including site location and overview
Site overview
The site is District-owned land located west of Phibbs Exchange. There is a new multi-family building proposed to the west, an existing multi-family building to the south, and single family homes to the north.
Current land use designation
The Official Community Plan (OCP) designates this site as Residential Level 5: Low Density Apartment (RES5).
Additional requirements
If the project proceeds, it will require an OCP amendment, rezoning, and a development permit for:
- Form and character
- Energy/water conservation
- Creek hazard
A Housing Agreement to secure the non-market rental will also be required.
Proposed size
The floor space ratio (FSR) is 2.65.
Access and other improvements
As part of the proposal, improvements will be made to the frontages on Orwell St and Oxford St.
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Photos, drawings, renderings
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Documents and related web content
Council documents
May 31, 2021 — Development permit
January 25, 2021 — Zoning approval
December 7, 2020 — Second and third reading
November 10, 2020 — Public hearing
October 19, 2020 — First reading
Related web content
Rental and Affordable Housing Strategy
Rental, Social and Affordable Housing Taskforce
