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1200-1250 Emery Place (Emery Village)
Council voted to approve the development permit for phases 1 and 2 of this project on September 24, 2018.
The project, which is being developed in four phases, includes 327 owned apartments, 84 rental apartments (including 42 non-market rentals), and parking for 482 vehicles in:
- one six-storey building (stepping down to three storeys) (phase 1)
- two twelve-storey buildings (phase 2)
- one eight-storey building (phase 2)
- townhomes (phase 3)
- one five-storey building (stepping down to three storeys) (phase 4)
Status and progress updates
November 26 to December 10, 2019 — Multi-use path consultation
Between November 26 and December 10, we hosted an online survey to gather input from residents about their preferences for a multi-use path connecting Kirkstone Park with Emery Place.
September 24, 2018 — Development permit issued
This application was presented to Council, who voted to issue the development permit for phases 1 and 2.
July 23, 2018 — Rezoning bylaw adopted
This application was presented to Council, who voted to adopt the rezoning bylaw. Read the staff report with recommendation in the 'Related documents and web content' tab.
June 18, 2018 — Second and third reading
This application was presented to Council, where it received second and third reading. Read the staff report with recommendation in the 'Related documents and web content' tab.
May 22, 2018 — Public hearing (continued from May 15 and 16)
This application was presented at a public hearing. This is a chance to speak to Council if you feel your interest in property will be affected by this application.
May 15, 2018 — Public hearing
This application was presented at a public hearing on Tuesday, May 15. The Hearing was extended to Wednesday, May 16, and Tuesday, May 22.
April 16, 2018 — First reading
Staff presented the application to Council, who gave it first reading and referred it to a public hearing (first reading was originally scheduled for March 19, 2018). The staff report to Council with recommendation is available in the 'related documents and web content' tab.
March 19, 2018 — First reading
Staff was scheduled to present this application to Council for first reading, but it was deferred to a later date by Council during the meeting (first reading was subsequently rescheduled for April 16). The staff report to Council with recommendation is available in the 'related documents and web content' tab.
October 18, 2017 — Public information meeting
The applicant hosted a public information meeting, which we require as part of the development permit process. The public information meeting is your chance to learn more about the proposed development, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
August 3, 2017 — Detailed application received
Staff received the detailed application, and started reviewing it.
May 24, 2017 — Preliminary application concluded
Staff concluded the preliminary application for this project.
February 15, 2017 — Early public input opportunity
The applicant hosted a public meeting as an opportunity for area residents to ask questions and share their thoughts.
November 14, 2016 — Preliminary application received
Staff received the preliminary application, and started reviewing it.
Additional proposal details
Site overview
The site is currently occupied by 61 rental units.
Current land use 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
Proposed size
The floor space ratio (FSR) is approximately 2.17.
Access
The application proposes:
- a new pedestrian connection to Kirkstone Park
- a new road on the north site of the site to facilitate the neighbourhood's future road network
- an extension of Emery Place to improve site access
Photos, drawings, renderings
Select any image to view a larger size.
Looking north toward the five-storey apartment building
A view of the townhouses and the six-storey rental building
Walking west along Emery Place with the five-storey woodframe
Related documents and web content
Council documents
| Permit consideration | July 23, 2018 | Starts on page 111 | 86MB | Download |
| Second and third reading | June 18, 2018 | Starts on page 23 | 35MB | Download |
| Public hearing | May 15, 2018 | 28.4MB | Download | |
| First reading (rescheduled) | April 16, 2018 | Starts on page 293 | 87.4.4MB | Download |
| First reading | March 19, 2018 | Starts on page 73 | 26.4MB | Download |
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