Zail Properties has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop a new townhouse development on a full city block site in the 500 Block of West 27th Avenue at Ash Street, just West of Cambie.

The proposal includes:

• 47 three-bedroom units;
• a total density of 1.20 FSR;
• Approximate overall building heights up to:
  • 38 ft. facing Ash Street and West 27th Avenue
  • 33 ft. facing rear and side lanes
• One level of underground parking (approximately 59 stalls) having vehicular access from the north side lane.

Under the site’s existing RM-8A zoning, this application is “conditional” and may be permitted pending review and decision by the Director of Planning.

The architect for the project is Ciccozzi Architecture Inc.

The full application details can be viewed here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/531-595-w-27-ave

City of Vancouver planning staff made a presentation to Council last week to provide an update on the planning process for the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan in East Vancouver.

The process for this plan area was initiated in 2021, with public engagement and feedback sessions in 2022. The plan area is identified for growth within the context of the Vancouver Plan, adopted by Council last year.

Early directions include:

• Enchanced rezoning in partnership with MST Nations for BCL Distribution Centre at 3200 East Broadway
• New mixed use zones to replace RS zones
• Priority for rental and social housing
• Add housing OUTSIDE employment lands
• Allow larger office and industrial buildings in employment lands
• Continue support for big box retail.

A draft plan is expected later this year, with implementation targeted for 2024.

The full presentation can be viewed here.