Refer CD-1 Rezoning 6151–6261 Granville Street and 1511 West 47th Avenue

Motion 28 · Council Meeting, January 17, 2023

On Consent Location 6151-6261 Granville Street and 1511 West 47th Avenue

Summary

A rezoning application for seven parcels at 6151–6261 Granville Street and 1511 West 47th Avenue proposes to rezone from RS-3 (single-family residential) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) to permit a six-storey, 226-unit seniors care facility (Community Care Facility – Class B).
The site is approximately 7,602 sq. m at the northwest corner of Granville Street and 47th Avenue in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood; it is currently developed with detached houses and has no rental tenancies, so no Tenant Relocation Plan is required.
The proposed development would significantly increase density, from the current maximum floor area of 604 sq. m to a floor space ratio of 2.8, and raise the maximum building height from 10.7 m (35 ft.) to approximately 27–30.3 m (89–99 ft.).
The application is consistent with the Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale and Shaughnessy (ARKS) Community Vision, which supports site-specific rezonings for institutional uses and seniors housing.
Nearby amenities include childcare facilities within 750 m, a local bus stop on the subject block, and rapid bus service 500 m north on 41st Avenue; commercial services are available approximately 500 m to the north and in Kerrisdale Village 1.5 km away.
Staff support the application subject to design development and other conditions, and recommend it be referred to a Public Hearing for community input and final consideration.