1149-1155 Lynn Valley Road
Redbrick Properties Inc. has applied to develop this site. The application as submitted proposes 66 market rental homes in a six-storey building with parking for 58 vehicles (four spaces for visitors) in an underground parkade, and 112 bicycle storage spaces.
Current status and progress update
Previously
October 23 to November 6, 2023 — Public information meeting (virtual)
The applicant hosted a virtual public information meeting, which we require as part of the development application process. The public information meeting is your chance to learn more about the application, and share your thoughts.
October 25, 2023 — Public information meeting (in person)
The applicant hosted an in-person public information meeting. A public meeting is your opportunity to meet the applicant, learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and share your views.
6:00pm-7:30pm, The Mollie Nye House (940 Lynn Valley Road)
June 27, 2023 — Detailed application received
Staff received the detailed application from Redbrick Properties Inc. and started reviewing it.
November 17, 2022 — Preliminary application closed
The previous applicant (Headwater Projects Inc.) closed the application, no recommendation made by staff.
January 15, 2018 — Preliminary application received
Staff received the application from the previous applicant, Headwater Projects Inc., and started reviewing it.
Additional proposal details, including site location and overview
Site overview
The site is currently occupied by two single family homes. The site is located adjacent to the southeast side Lynn Valley Road and separated from the ‘Black Bear’ neighborhood pub, situated to the northeast, by an existing service lane and greenway. The Kay Burrows recreational park is to the north, and a 60-unit strata housing development is to the southwest.
Current land use designation
The OCP designates this site Residential Level 5 - Attached Residential (RES5).
Additional requirements
If this project proceeds, it will require an OCP amendment, and a 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
Proposed size
The proposed floor space ratio (the building's total floor area in relation to the size of the lot) is 2.89.
Access improvements
The proposal dedicates 2.1m along the northwestern portion of the subject site on Lynn Valley Road for a bike lane with street side improvements.
Other significant features
The proposal includes a public art offering within a proposed public plaza at the north end of the property.
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