CD-1 Rezoning Referral 618 West 32nd Avenue

Motion 23 · Council Meeting, June 13, 2023

On Consent Location 618 West 32nd Avenue

Summary

A rezoning application for 618 West 32nd Avenue (southwest corner of Cambie Street and West 32nd Avenue) proposes to redevelop a single-detached house into a six-storey, 25-unit strata residential building.
The proposal would increase the floor space ratio (FSR) from 0.70 to 2.45 and raise the maximum building height from 10.7 m (35 ft.) to approximately 21.7 m (71 ft.), with two levels of underground parking accessed from the lane.
The site is located within the Cambie Corridor Plan area, which permits six-storey buildings at this location with a suggested density range of 1.75–2.25 FSR; the proposed FSR of 2.45 slightly exceeds that range based on urban design performance.
Nearby amenities include Queen Elizabeth Park directly across Cambie Street, Hillcrest Community Centre, Terry Salman Library, and several childcare facilities within 1 km.
Both catchment schools (Emily Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary) are projected to be operating under capacity by 2031, meaning the added residents are not expected to create enrollment strain.
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.