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The City of Vancouver has received a rezoning application to rezone 1166 West Pender

Street from DD (Downtown) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District.

The proposal is for a 31-storey office building. This rezoning application is being

considered under the Rezoning Policy for the Central Business District (CBD) and CBD

Shoulder and Rezoning Policy for Sustainable Large Developments.

The proposal includes:

• a building height of 118.1 m (387.5 ft.);

• a total floor area of 32,417 sq. m (348,931 sq. ft.)

• a floor space ratio (FSR) of 18.73;

• ground level commercial space and twenty-nine levels of office space.

• 199 underground parking stalls and 198 Class A bicycle spaces.

Applicant contact:

Gwyn Vose

IBI Group

604-683-8797

LocationProposed Building

Rezoning Application: 1166 West Pender Street

Rezoning Planner:

Thien Phan

[email protected]

604-829-9225

NOTICE OF REZONING APPLICATION AND OPEN HOUSE

January 8, 2019

1166 West Pender Street Join us at an open house to learn more and share your thoughts: Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 4:30-7 pm Hotel Blue Horizon, Garibaldi Room 1225 Robson Street

PROPOSED BUILDING LOCATION

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone 1166 West Pender Street from Downtown (DD) District to Comprehensive Development (CD-1) District to allow for a 31-storey office tower. The proposal includes:

• a building height of 118.1 m (387.5 ft.);

• a total floor area of 32,417 sq. m (348,931 sq. ft.)

• a floor space ratio (FSR) of 18.73;

• ground level commercial space;

• one level of amenity space;

• twenty-nine levels of office space; and

• six levels of underground parking with 199 vehicle parking stalls and 198 Class A bicycle parking spaces.

This application is being considered under the Rezoning Policy for the Central Business District (CBD) and CBD Shoulder.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SUBMIT COMMENTS:

Webpage:

vancouver.ca/rezapps

or Contact:

Thien Phan, Rezoning Planner [email protected] or 604-829-9225

View looking West down Pender Street View looking East down Pender Street OCTOBER 2, 2018


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Why We Are Here

Submit online feedback at vancouver.ca/rezapps

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Fill out a written comment sheet

We want to hear from you

We are here to listen to community feedback about this proposal. Your input informs staff’s recommendations to Council as part of the review process for this rezoning.

1. Review the material on display.2. Ask questions to City staff or the

applicant. 3. Share your feedback.


Rezoning Policy for the Central Business District (CBD) and CBD ShoulderThe intent of this rezoning policy is to provide guidance for the commercial

(non-residential) intensification of the CBD and CBD Shoulder. These areas are

fundamental to meeting the long-term demand for job space.

Proposals under this policy will adhere to policies and guidelines related to the

Downtown Official Development Plan (DODP) and other relevant Council-approved

policies, while providing additional opportunities to strengthen the commercial

character of the area.

Planning Policy

CBD Shoulder Central BusinessDistrict (CBD)

1166 West Pender Street

1166 West Pender Street

RezoningApplication

Rezonings for non-residential development may be considered throughout the CBD

and CBD Shoulder.

Rezoning for Non-Residential Development


Metropolitan Core Jobs & Economy Land Use PlanPurpose

Planning Policy

Appendix A www.vancouver.ca/corejobs Page 9

Map 1: Metro Core: Proposed Future Roles and Policy Directions. Proposed policy directions for various job areas are enclosed in white boxes. Up arrows indicate a potential increase in job space beyond what is expected under current zoning. Grey areas represent other job or mixed-use areas that are not under review.

The goal of the Metro Core Jobs &

Economy Land Use plan is to ensure

that there is enough development and

transit capacity for future job growth and

economic activity.

The plan projects that in 2031, the

Metro Core will remain the largest job

concentration in Metro Vancouver,

with continued and diverse job growth

anticipated. It was estimated that an

additional 3 to 5 million square feet of

commercial floor space beyond that

permitted by current zoning will need

to be built to respond to the projected

demand for commercial development.


Thank you for coming!

Staff read and record every comment we receive and present a summary to City Council. Public comments can be submitted any time throughout the rezoning process.

Please share your feedback.

Share Your Thoughts

What do you think?

Submit online feedback at vancouver.ca/rezapps

Fill out a written comment sheet


The Rezoning Process

What guides development?Community plans and policies are developed by City sta� with public input, and are adopted by Council.

They lay out the long-term vision of the community and direct future growth and associated amenities.

These plans and policies outline where rezoning applications can be considered and what may be allowed on a site.

What is a rezoning application?Zoning regulates what can be developed, including the use (e.g. o�ce) and physical form (e.g. height). A rezoning application is required when a proposal does not conform with the existing zoning.

An application must conform to the rezoning policy for an area and other applicable City policies. A rezoning does not mean there are no restrictions on what can be built.

How is my feedback used?Sta� read every comment we receive. Feedback from the public and advisory groups informs the review of the application. Applicants may be required to re-submit their proposal based on the feedback. Sta� make a recommendation to Council. Council makes the final decision on whether to approve, modify, or refuse a rezoning application.

What are the benefits to the community?Development, including rezoning, can support community benefits, including parks, community facilities, social housing, street upgrades and more.

Public Input:Speak or write

to Council

Public Input:Open house,

comment forms and advisory groups

Public Input:Engagement on

plans and policies

ImplementationAfter Council approves a rezoning application, the

proposal becomes a development application. This process finalizes the project design, as well

as the delivery of public benefits.

Planning comes firstThe City consults with the public to develop

community plans and policies that define what can be considered through rezoning.

Policy and public input guide the reviewStaff from various departments review each rezoning application to see if it meets the policies and goals previously set by Council.

Feedback from the public is an important part of this review.

Supported by policy

Approved by Council

Not supported

Refused

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Rezoning enquiry

Council-approved plans

and policies

Public hearing and Council vote

Construction and delivery of public benefits

Staff report to Council with

recommendations

Development application

process

Rezoning application

Review by City staff

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Permitted under current zoning

What are the benefits to the community?What are the benefits to the community?

Example of Planning Policy

Example of a Development Proposal

Example of a Future Neighbourhood

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