Approve Rezoning: 5995-6015 Dunbar Street

Summary

• A rezoning application by Strand Holdings Ltd. proposes to change the zoning of three consolidated parcels at 5995–6015 Dunbar Street from RS-5 (Residential) to RR-2B (Residential Rental) District, enabling construction of a five-storey market rental apartment building.
• The site totals approximately 2,048 sq. m with 51.8 m of frontage on Dunbar Street; it currently contains three single-detached homes built in 1946, none of which are on the Vancouver Heritage Registry.
• The proposal aligns with the City's Secured Rental Policy (SRP), which supports up to five-storey residential apartments on arterial roads in low-density zones that are close to public transit and local shopping.
• One existing rental tenancy is present on the site, meaning the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy applies and protections must be provided to the current tenant.
• A Housing Agreement By-law is required to secure the rental tenure of the building long-term, and the detailed building design will be reviewed through a future development permit process.
• Staff assessed the application as meeting the intent of the SRP and recommended approval in principle, subject to conditions outlined in the referral report.

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Documents

• Summary and Recommendation
• Referral Report dated February 21, 2023
• Draft By-law - Zoning and Development