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.

A rezoning application has been submitted by Killarney Enterprises for a three lot land assembly at the Northwest corner of West 49th Avenue and Alberta Street, near Langara College. The site at 319-359 West 49th Avenue totals 21,662 SF.

The proposal consists of a 4-storey mixed-use building that includes:

• 51 condo units;
  • 10 studios, 25 one-bedrooms, 11 two-bedrooms & 5 three-bedrooms;
• 8,174 SF of retail space;
• a total density of 2.24 FSR;
• an amenity roof deck;
• a building height of 45 ft.; and
• two levels of underground parking with 56 vehicle parking spaces, and 72 bicycle spaces.

The application describes the design rationale: “The building massing are compose of blocks stacked vertically, which are differentiates by step setbacks. First block is the ground level, clad by light coloured bricks and commercial storefront. The same brick is use on the side along Alberta Street and wraps around through the residential units at grade along Lane. Residential entry lobby is highlighted with wood grain finish cladding to distinguish from the commercial frontage. Second and Third floor level comprises the mid block. This block is accentuated with square forms that separate unit balconies for privacy. Larger windows were provided on the south and east side of the mid block and smaller residential windows on the north side. Top most level is futher setback to provide a hidden storey to scale down the building mass. Amenity deck is located away from the roof edge, so it will not be visible at road level. Roof deck outdoor amenity creates a more private open space for the unit owners.”

The application is being considered under the Cambie Corridor Plan.

The architect for the project is Matthew Cheng Architects.

Jameson Development Corp. has submitted a rezoning application for the former St. Mark’s Church site in Kitsilano at 1805 Larch Street. The site was sold by Colliers in May 2018 for $11,998,000.

The 150’x 118′ site is currently zoned RT-8. The rezoning proposes to permit the development of a new 5-storey rental residential building, including:

• • 63 rental units with a minimum of 20% of the residential floor area permanently secured for moderate income households;
    • 19 studios, 16 one-bedrooms, 20 two-bedrooms & 8 three-bedrooms;
  • a total density of 2.55 FSR;
  • a building height of 66 ft.; and
  • 56 underground parking spaces and 113 bicycle spaces.

This application is being considered under the Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Program (MIRHPP). This policy requires that at least 20% of the residential floor area (of total FSR) is to be made available to households earning between $30,000 & $80,000 per annum. 

The architect for the project is Metric Architecture.

The full rezoning application can be viewed here: https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applications/1805larchst/index.htm