405-485 Marie Place
Engage Architecture has applied to redevelop this site and a portion of the District road allowance, subject to Road Closure Bylaw processes. The application as submitted proposes 140 owned apartments in two six-storey buildings with 161 parking spaces (147 resident and 14 visitor).
There is no commercial space proposed.
Status and progress updates
April 17, 2023 — Development permit issued at Council
The application was presented to Council, who voted to issue the development permit. Read the staff report and presentation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
July 4, 2022 — Rezoning approved at Council
The application was presented to Council, who approved the rezoning. Issuance of the development permit will be considered at a later date. Read the staff report and presentation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
January 24, 2022 — Second and third reading
The application was presented to Council, who gave it second and third reading. Read the staff report with recommendation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
December 7, 2021 — Public hearing
The application was presented at a public hearing. A public hearing is your chance to speak to Council if you feel your interest in property will be affected by the application. Read the staff report and presentation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
March 29, 2021 — First reading
Staff presented the application to Council, where it was given first reading. View the staff report with recommendation in the 'related documents and web content' tab.
October 19 to November 3, 2020 — Public information meeting (online)
The applicant hosted a public information meeting, which we require as part of the application process. A public information meeting is your chance to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Due to the situation with COVID-19, this meeting was held online.
September 27, 2019 — Detailed application received
Staff received the detailed application and started reviewing it.
February, 2019 — 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.
November 29, 2018 — Early public input opportunity
The applicant hosted a public input meeting as an opportunity for area residents to ask questions and share their thoughts.
September 18, 2018 — Preliminary application received
Staff have received the preliminary application, and are currently reviewing it.
Additional proposal details
Site overview
There are existing single-family homes to the north, east, and south. Development applications are under review for sites to the west. There is also a new multifamily building under construction to the south, at Mountain Hwy and Crown St.
Current land designation
The Official Community Plan (OCP) designates this site as Residential Level 6: Medium Density Apartment (RES6).
Additional requirements
If the project proceeds, it will require rezoning. It will also require a development permit for:
- Form and character of commercial, industrial, and multi-family development
- Energy and water conservation and greenhouse gas emission reductions
- Creek hazard
Proposed size
The floor space ratio (FSR) is approximately 2.5.
Access and other improvements
The application proposes improvements to Crown St. The project also includes the dedication of two single-family lots to the District as park for the future expansion of Marie Place Park.
Photos, drawings, renderings
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Related documents and web content
Council materials
| Meeting | Date | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Development permit | April 17, 2023 | Coucil report |
| Rezoning approval | July 4, 2022 | Council report |
| Second and third reading | January 24, 2022 | Council report |
| Public hearing | December 7, 2021 | Agenda and staff report |
| First reading | March 29, 2021 | Council report |
