2050-2070 Marine Drive (Travelodge site)
IBI Group has applied to redevelop this property. The application as submitted proposes:
- 77 market rental apartments and 158 owned apartments in a 27-storey tower with adjacent townhouses
- 54 owned apartments in a nine-storey building with adjacent townhouses
- 41 non-market rental apartments in a four-storey building
- Two floors of underground parking with a total of 373 parking spaces (337 for residents, 34 for visitors, and 2 for commercial)
- a small commercial space
- a new public park
Current status and progress updates
September 19, 2022 — Rezoning approved at Council
The application was presented to Council, who voted to approve the rezoning. An application for a development permit is still required. Read the staff report and presentation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
June 27, 2022 — Second and third readings
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.
June 7, 2022 — Public hearing
The application will be 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.
May 9, 2022 — 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.
July 19, 2021 — Direction from Council
Staff presented the application to Council for further direction. Council directed staff to proceed with the rezoning application. View the staff report with recommendation in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
November 23, 2020 — Council early input opportunity
The application was presented to Council for their early input. Council requested that the applicant revise their proposal. View the staff report to Council in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
May 23, 2018 — Public information meeting
The applicant held a public information meeting, which we require as part of the application process. A public information meeting is your chance to meet the developer, learn more about the proposal, and share your thoughts.
April 30, 2018 — Detailed rezoning application received
Staff have received the detailed rezoning application and are currently reviewing it.
May 27, 2017 — Early public input opportunity
The applicant hosted an early input meeting, to provide area residents with an opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts.
March 17, 2017 — Preliminary application received
Staff received the preliminary application, and began reviewing it.
Additional proposal details
Site overview
The development site is located in the Lions Gate neighbourhood, on the approach to the Lions Gate bridge.
The site consists of four commercial properties:
- Travelodge Hotel
- Pho Japolo Restaurant
- Denny's Restaurant
- Earl's Restaurant parking lot (the restaurant itself is not part of this application, as it is located in West Vancouver)
Current land use designation
The Official Community Plan (OCP) designates this site as Commercial Residential Mixed Use 2 (CRMU2).
Access improvements
The Lions Gate Implementation Plan, as well as the development proposal for the Grouse Inn site, both propose a new east-west access road for the properties along Marine Drive. This new road would separate traffic to these properties from traffic approaching the bridge, reducing conflicts with bridge traffic and improving traffic flow in the HOV lane. This application proposes extending that access road further west. It also proposes extending Glenaire Drive south of Curling Road.
Other features
Curling Road Park
As part of this proposal, the applicant is working with staff to design and construct a new public park on Curling Road.
Approximately one-third of the land for the park was provided by the Grouse Inn redevelopment, and the remaining two-thirds will be provided by the Travelodge rezoning proposal.
The park is expected to include an adventure playground and a passive recreation area.
Additional requirements
If the projects 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
Photos, drawings, renderings, documents
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Documents and related web content
Council documents
September 19, 2022 — Rezoning approval
June 27, 2022 — Second and third reading
May 9, 2022 — First reading
July 19, 2021 — Council direction
November 23, 2020 — Council early input opportunity
Related web pages
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