LDA20-0066 Metro 78 - McKernan
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(Applicant Rendering, subject to change)
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Thank you for participating in engagement activities for this rezoning application. For any further inquiries regarding this application, please contact the planner on this page, under the "who's listening" section.
The application is expected to go to City Council Public Hearing for a decision in Fall 2021. For more information, please visit these FAQs (External link) for Council meetings.
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We will use any feedback that you share to make sure our review of the application is as complete as possible and help inform conversations with the applicant about potential revisions to address concerns raised. Feedback will also be summarized in the report to City Council so that they are aware of the public’s perspectives prior to making a decision.
Application Details
Rezoning
The City has received a proposal to rezone properties on the north and south sides of 78 Avenue NW between 114 Street Street and 115 Street NW. The application includes 11416, 11419, 11420, and 11423 78 Avenue. The developer’s name for the project is Metro 78.
This application has been revised since it was first received by the City on February 21, 2020. The initial rezoning proposal was for two lots located at 11416 and 11419 78 Avenue NW to allow for two 4-storey low rise residential buildings. As a result of the City’s review and public feedback, the applicant has decided to revise their proposal to also include lots located at 11420 and 11423 78 Avenue NW.
The proposed zoning from the current (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone to a revised (DC2) Site-Specific Development Control Provision would allow for the development of two mid-rise apartment buildings with the following characteristics:
A maximum height of 23 .0 m per building or approximately 6 storeys (previously 14.5 metres or approximately 4 storeys)
Up to 71 residential units per building for a total of 142 units (previously 55 residential units per building for a total of 110 units)
A maximum floor area ratio of 4.0 (previously 2.45)
Ground level commercial space fronting a public plaza and the 114 Street shared use path. Opportunities for commercial uses include specialty food services, retail, and personal service shops.
Vehicular and surface parking that is accessed from the proposed north-south lanes west of the properties
Community Amenity Contributions in the form of a public plaza along 78 Avenue between the two buildings, cash contributions towards the Charles Simmonds Park redevelopment, provision for family oriented units, and the construction of two lanes abutting the site.
(Applicant Rendering, subject to change)
Road Closure
The application also includes a proposed closure of portions 78 Avenue, portions of 114 Street abutting the site, and the laneway south of 78 Avenue between the site and 114 Street. New 6-metre wide (previously 5-metre) north-south lanes are proposed along the western boundaries of the rezoning site to provide connections to the remaining lanes parallel to 78 Avenue and to provide access to the proposed development. See land exchange map.
Area Redevelopment Plan Amendments
This application includes proposed changes to the Mckernan-Belgravia Station Area Redevelopment Plan to amend current policies that do not support development of this intensity at this location and to allow for mid-rise buildings at this location. Additional information for this associated proposal is included in the proposed Mckernan-Belgravia Station Redevelopment Plan amendments.
Please watch the video presentation and view the documents in the right hand sidebar for more details on the application.
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