50-Unit Building Planned for South Granville Site
Anthem Properties has submitted a development application for permission to redevelop a 19,700 SF site on south side of West 6th Avenue between Granville and Fir Streets in the Burrard Slopes/South Granville area. The site is currently improved with four older commercial buildings.
The plan for 1558 West 6th Avenue includes a new 11-storey condo building including:
- 50 condo units;
- 1 studio, 9 one-bedrooms, 24 two-bedrooms & 16 three-bedroom units;
- a building height of 100 ft.
- a total density of 3.3 FSR;
- 78 parking spaces on two levels of underground parking.
The application describes the design rationale: “The project brings a high standard of livability to Burrard Slopes, and further enhances the area as an attractive, cohesive and primarily residential neighbourhood. It consists of 50 residential units organised within a single mass which combines a tower with low-rise elements. The western half of the site is occupied by 7 dual-aspect 3 storey townhomes, which share a common
courtyard. The remainder of the site features a 7 storey tower over 4 storey podium including townhomes at street level. Most suite types are 2 and 3 bed suites. Parking and bicycle storage is contained in an underground parkade accessed from the side
lane.”
Under the site’s existing C 3-A zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted; however, it requires the decision of the Development Permit Board.
The architect for the project is Office of Macfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers.