Rezoning 4615 Arbutus Street

Motion 3 · Public Hearing, January 13, 2026

Carried Location 4615 Arbutus Street Moved by Sarah Kirby-Yung, Sean Orr

Summary

Rezones 4615 Arbutus Street (currently a gas station site at the corner of Arbutus Street and Valley Drive) from CD-1 (26) to RR-3B (Residential Rental) District under the City's Secured Rental Policy.
Proposed development: a six-storey mixed-use rental building with approximately 110 units, 20% of residential floor area secured as below-market rental, ground-floor commercial space, a floor space ratio of 3.50, and a height of 22.0 m.
Site is adjacent to a parcel already rezoned to RR-3B in 2024; this application covers only the northeast portion of the existing CD-1 (26) zone.
Staff concluded the application meets the intent of the Secured Rental Policy; a housing agreement will be registered on title to secure the below-market units.
Two written submissions in opposition cited building height and impact on sightlines from Quilchena Park; one submission in support praised the design and rental housing contribution.
No public speakers appeared at the hearing.