Referral – Barclay Street Rezoning

Summary

• A rezoning application for 1063–1075 Barclay Street in the West End proposes to redevelop the site into a 47-storey residential tower with 372 total units — 285 strata (market ownership) and 87 social housing units to be owned by the City.
• The proposal would dramatically increase the permitted floor space ratio from 2.75 to 19.10 and building height from 58 m to 139.2 m (approximately 457 ft.), replacing three existing buildings constructed between 1990 and 2003.
• The site currently has 40 residential units, 36 of which were tenanted at the time of application; six tenants are eligible for protection under the City's Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy.
• The application is consistent with the West End Community Plan and the Rezoning Policy for the West End, which supports higher-density residential development in this area.
• Staff recommend the application be referred to a Public Hearing, with the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability supporting approval in principle, subject to conditions.
• The site is near several parks, community spaces, and childcare facilities, and falls within the catchment area of Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary Schools.

Vote

Documents

• Referral Report