Public Hearing
February 3–10, 2026
Sessions
Session 1 Tue, February 3, 2026 · 06:00 pm–10:09 pm Watch
- 6507-6527 Maple Street rezoning: A five-storey, 70-unit purpose-built rental building approved under the Secured Rental Policy. Neighbours raised concerns about traffic congestion near two overcrowded schools (Maple Grove Elementary and McGee Secondary), limited on-site parking, and neighbourhood character. Staff noted engineering conditions will address street safety improvements.
- 138 East 7th Avenue text amendment: A four-storey office addition to an existing two-storey building approved, expanding it to six storeys. The Sarah McLachlan School of Music will be retained in the building; additional office tenants will generate revenue to subsidise the school's rent. Neighbouring strata residents raised privacy, setback, and laneway congestion concerns.
- 1402-1462 Burrard Street rezoning: A 54-storey and 40-storey mixed-use development with 1,089 market rental units on city-owned land approved, subject to conditions. The Vancouver Housing Development Office presented the project as a pilot to generate long-term non-tax revenue for the city. Council debated at length the absence of a financing vehicle (a government business enterprise was previously rejected by council), the lack of below-market units, and the timeline to construction. An amendment to add inclusionary below-market rental units was defeated.
- 1405 Main Street rezoning: A companion city-owned site rezoning. Amendments to require below-market rental units and social housing were both defeated; the base rezoning was carried. Item deferred to February 10, 2026 for full hearing.
Session 2 Tue, February 10, 2026 · 03:00 pm–04:24 pm Watch
- This session was a reconvening of the February 3 public hearing to complete Item 4, which had not been reached before the meeting ran out of time.
- 1405 Main Street / 1510 Quebec Street rezoning (Item 4): Council approved a rezoning of a city-owned surface parking lot across from the Main Street–Science World SkyTrain station for a mixed-use development with a 42-storey and a 25-storey residential tower connected by a 6-storey podium, containing 780 rental units and ground-floor commercial space. The project is part of the Vancouver Housing Development Office pilot to generate long-term non-tax revenue from city-owned land, projected at approximately $695 million over 35–40 years. Staff acknowledged negative urban design impacts including partial view-cone encroachment and shadowing of nearby parks, but recommended approval subject to conditions requiring architectural excellence and public realm improvements. One community speaker opposed the height as out of character with the neighbourhood and inconsistent with the Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan, which contemplated 20–25 storeys.
- Two amendments were defeated: one to require 20% inclusionary below-market rental units, and one to require 20% social housing units. Councillors Fry and Orr argued city-owned land carries a public trust obligation and that the city should meet at minimum the same affordability standards it requires of private applicants. The majority held that adding affordability requirements would jeopardize financing viability and reduce the revenue available to fund city priorities including affordable housing elsewhere.
Session 3 Tue, February 10, 2026 · 06:00 pm–10:18 pm Watch
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From official documents
- 6507-6527 Maple Street rezoning: Approved a rezoning from low-density residential (R1-1) to RR-2B to allow a five-storey, approximately 70-unit purpose-built rental building near Magee Secondary in Kerrisdale. Neighbours raised concerns about traffic, parking, building height, and school capacity; one letter of support received.
- 138 East 7th Avenue CD-1 text amendment: Approved changes to allow a six-storey mixed-use building (office and services) at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music site in Mount Pleasant, adding four storeys above the existing two-storey building. Opponents raised concerns about shadows on a nearby park, laneway congestion, and privacy impacts on adjacent residents.
- 1402-1462 Burrard Street / 1401-1451 Hornby Street / 900 Pacific Street rezoning: Approved rezoning of City-owned land near the Burrard Bridge for two rental towers (40 and 54 storeys, 1,089 units). An amendment to require 20% below-market rental units was defeated. Councillors Fry and Orr opposed the final motion. Meeting extended past 10 pm to complete this item.
- 1405 Main Street / 1510 Quebec Street rezoning: Continued to February 10 and approved rezoning of a City-owned surface parking lot near Main Street-Science World SkyTrain for two rental towers (42 and 25 storeys, 780 units). Amendments to require 20% below-market rental units and 20% social housing were both defeated. Councillors Fry and Orr opposed the final motion.
- Both large City-owned sites are part of the Vancouver Housing Development Office (VHDO) pilot to generate rental housing and non-tax revenue from City land.
Motions
Rezoning 6507-6527 Maple Street
6507-6527 Maple Street Carried Details
- Rezoning of two parcels at 6507-6527 Maple Street from residential to residential rental district (RR2B) to permit a five-storey, approximately 70-unit purpose-built rental building.
- No existing rental tenancies on site; tenant relocation policy does not apply.
- Public opposition centred on parking (19 stalls for 71 units), traffic safety in a school zone serving Maple Grove Elementary and McGee Secondary, school overcrowding, infrastructure capacity, and neighbourhood fit on a narrow one-lane-in-practice street.
- Staff noted engineering conditions require street lighting upgrades, new sidewalks, and lane crossing improvements; vehicle access via rear lane.
- Councillors acknowledged resident concerns about livability and school capacity but supported the application as consistent with the Secured Rental Policy and the need for rental housing for seniors downsizing, essential workers, and future residents.
- DCL contribution of approximately $1.6 million; approximately 70 secured market rental units.
CD-1 Text Amendment 138 East 7th Avenue
138 East 7th Avenue Carried Details
- Amendment to the CD-1 zone at 138 East 7th Avenue to permit a four-storey office addition atop the existing two-storey building, reaching six storeys at 5.1 FSR and 28.2 metres.
- Retains the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, a nonprofit providing free after-school music programs; additional office tenants will cross-subsidise the school's occupancy costs (saving approximately $650,000 annually in rent).
- Applicant (Wolverton family/Pacific Investment Corporation) has privately funded the school's home for over 15 years; proposal allows building systems renewal, a rooftop amenity space, and long-term financial sustainability for the school.
- Neighbouring strata (Collection 45) raised concerns about privacy, setback distances at the southwest corner (as close as 43 feet to railings), noise from music practice rooms, mechanical exhaust, light pollution, and laneway congestion at a narrow two-laneway intersection.
- Staff noted tower separation requirements do not apply to a six-storey building; the majority of facing units exceed 60-foot separation; the closest unit faces a blank stairwell wall, mitigating direct overlooking.
- Commercial linkage contribution of approximately $400,000 and DCLs of approximately $1.5 million directed to Broadway Plan public benefit strategy.
Amendment – Below-Market Rental 1402-1462 Burrard
1402-1462 Burrard Street, 1401-1451 Hornby Street and 900 Pacific Street Defeated Details
- Amendment proposed by Councillor Fry to add a below-market rental component (inclusionary zoning) to the 1402-1462 Burrard Street rezoning, consistent with standing city policy on large development sites.
- Fry argued that city-owned land should reflect the same inclusionary expectations placed on private developers, and that excluding below-market units sets a precedent undermining that policy.
- Staff noted the existing strata entitlements on the site limit the financial lift available to fund inclusionary units; any depth of affordability would require significant provincial subsidy.
- Opponents argued the amendment risked project viability and preferred directing future revenue into non-profit housing through a separate financing structure.
- Councillors Fry and Orr supported; majority of council opposed.
CD-1 Rezoning 1402-1462 Burrard Street
1402-1462 Burrard Street, 1401-1451 Hornby Street and 900 Pacific Street Carried Details
- CD-1 rezoning of 1402–1462 Burrard Street; carried at the February 3 session.
Amendment – Below-Market Rental 1405 Main Street
1405 Main Street and 1510 Quebec Street Defeated Details
- Proposed requiring 20% below-market rental units within the 1405 Main Street development.
- Mover argued the city holds public land in trust and should apply the same inclusionary standards it requires of private developers.
- Applicant indicated affordability requirements would undermine the project's ability to service the financing needed to build at this scale.
- Majority opposed on the basis that below-market units would reduce revenue available for broader city priorities and could jeopardize project viability.
- Councillor Maloney abstained; all ABC and NPA councillors present voted against.
Amendment – Social Housing 1405 Main Street
1405 Main Street and 1510 Quebec Street Defeated Details
- Proposed requiring 20% social housing units within the 1405 Main Street development.
- Mover argued city-owned land near prime transit is exactly where social housing belongs, and that future council direction on revenue use cannot be guaranteed.
- Opposition held that any affordability requirement at this scale would make the project financially unviable without substantial public equity injection not currently available.
- Councillor Maloney abstained; same voting split as Motion 7.
CD-1 Rezoning 1405 Main Street
1405 Main Street and 1510 Quebec Street Carried Details
- Rezones 1405 Main Street and 1510 Quebec Street from FC-1 to CD-1 to allow a 42-storey (425 ft) and 25-storey (262 ft) mixed-use rental development with 780 units and ground-floor commercial space, at 10.6 FSR.
- Site is city-owned and currently a surface parking lot directly across from the Main Street–Science World SkyTrain station.
- Approved under the Rental Housing on City-Owned Land Public Benefits Pilot; projected to generate approximately $695 million in non-tax revenue for the city over 35–40 years, with a $35 million DCL and public art contribution.
- Staff flagged negative urban design impacts including view-cone encroachment and shadowing of Thornton and Creekside parks; conditions require architectural excellence and public realm improvements including a protected bike lane, new sidewalks, and a public bike share station.
- Supporters cited transit proximity, no tenant displacement, secured rental tenure, and revenue potential to fund community infrastructure and affordable housing elsewhere.
- Opponents (Fry, Orr) argued public land should deliver maximum public benefit including affordable housing, and that approving market-only rental on city land sets a troubling precedent.
Agenda documents (23)
ROLL CALL
1. Rezoning: 6507-6527 Maple Street
2. CD-1 Text Amendment: 138 East 7th Avenue
3. CD-1 Rezoning: 1402-1462 Burrard Street, 1401-1451 Hornby Street and 900 Pacific Street
4. CD-1 Rezoning: 1405 Main Street and 1510 Quebec Street
Vote matrix
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Sim🥜 | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
| Lisa Dominato🥜 | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y |
| Pete Fry🥜 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Sarah Kirby-Yung🥜 | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y |
| Mike Klassen🥜 | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | ||||
| Lucy Maloney🥜 | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | A | A | Y | |
| Peter Meiszner🥜 | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y |
| Brian Montague🥜 | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y |
| Sean Orr🥜 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Lenny Zhou🥜 | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y |
| Rebecca Bligh🥜 | ||||||||||
| Adriane Carr🥜 | ||||||||||
| Christine Boyle🥜 |