Goh Ballet Academy has submitted a rezoning application for the small corner site they currently own and operate at 2345 Main Street, at the Northwest corner of West 8th and Main in Mount Pleasant.

The existing building was formerly a Royal Bank building, built in 1912 that Goh Ballet took over in 1985. The site is 62′ x 100′ and is on the heritage register.

The site is located in the Main Street Village Area A subarea of the Broadway Plan, which enables the development of retail/service, office, residential, and cultural uses up to 6 storeys and 3 FSR. The retention of heritage assets and development of cultural spaces can enable additional building heights up to 8-9 storeys. The proposal is seeking relaxations due to its proximity to the upcoming Broadway Line Station.

The proposal calls for a redevelopment of the 6,181 SF site with a 26-storey student housing tower that includes:

• 344 student housing units;
• 1,500 SF of ground floor retail space;
• 3 levels of underground cultural spaces (expansion of Goh Ballet);
• a total density of 23.0 FSR;
• A building height of 343 ft. with additional height for rooftop amenity space; and
• Retention of the Royal Bank Heritage Building (Vancouver Heritage Register).

This application is being considered under the Broadway Plan and requests consideration of density and height in excess of the existing policy.

The architect for the project is Align Architecture.

The full application can be viewed here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/2345-2349-main-st

Chard Development has submitted their revised rezoning proposal for 1045 Haro Street, a one-acre site in the West End at the Northeast corner of Haro and Thurlow Streets.

The site had previously been proposed for a 55-storey condo tower, but a formal application never proceeded. The site was subsequently sold via a court ordered sale in 2024, when Chard acquired the site.

The new proposal is two rental towers above commercial. The tower heights are 26-storeys and 25-storeys, above an 8-storey podium. Details include:

• 542 rental units including 22 below-market units;
• A childcare facility;
• 26,000 SF of retail space including a grocery anchor;
• a total density of 10.78 FSR;
• A building height of 262 ft.

This application is being considered under the West End Community Plan.

The architect for the project is MCM Architects.

For further information: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/properties/for-sale-fully-leased-retail-and-apartment-building-on-kingsway-new-pricing/can-3155-kingsway-vancouver-bc/can2016373

A development application has been submitted for the Telus utility property at the Southwest corner of West 41st Ave and Maple Street in Kerrisdale.

The application for 2008 West 41st Ave envisions the construction of a new 6-storey rental residential building on this site, along with a new one-storey utility building on the 27,000 SF, C-2 zoned property.

Details include:

• 118 market rental units;
• 11,500 SF of ground floor retail space;
• a total density of 3.70 FSR;
• a building height of 79 ft.
• Two levels of underground parking with vehicular access off the lane.

Under the site’s existing C-2 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.

The architect for the project is Yamamoto Architecture.

The application can be viewed here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/2008-w-41-ave

A revised rezoning application has been submitted for a two-lot land assembly (17,427 SF) at 2805–2811 St. Johns Street in Port Moody.

A previous application from 2023 had anticipated a 6-storey commercial building.

While the site falls within the province’s Transit-Oriented Area (TOA) policy—permitting up to 12 storeys and 4.0 FAR—the applicant aims to achieve 3.84 FAR within only 6-storeys, leading to design challenges due to the site’s limited size and frontage. The proposal does not meet current zoning (CRM-2) requirements for lot size, frontage, or canopy coverage and has not yet fulfilled the City’s Inclusionary Zoning policy for affordable housing.

Development Proposal Summary:

• Residential Units: 52 total units
  • 6 proposed as below-market rentals (subject to viability review)
  • 100% adaptable units
• Retail: 15,317 SF
• Parking: 71 vehicle spaces
  • 33 residential, 10 visitor, 28 commercial
  • 98 bicycle spaces (80 long-term, 18 short-term)
• Building Height: 6 storeys + rooftop patio

Despite some alignment with broader planning goals, concerns were raised by the Land Use Committee regarding the project’s non-compliance with CRM-2 zoning parameters, limited lot area, lack of sufficient tree canopy coverage, potential traffic impacts on St. Andrews Street, and the bulky building form. Staff also flagged that the proposal would likely require further amendments or acquisition of adjacent parcels to meet design, environmental, and livability expectations. The developer has also requested flexibility on delivering affordable housing, which is under review and subject to third-party verification.

The architect for the project is Mara + Natha Architecture.