Openform Properties has submitted a development application for the redevelopment of the the BMW dealership site at Burrard and 5th.

The development of the 46,000 SF site is proposed under the new IC-2 District Schedule and in the Broadway Plan, which allows a combination of retail, industrial and office uses up to a total density of 4.50 FSR.

The proposal for the site is a 6-storey building that includes:

• A new BMM, Mini and Rolls Royce dealership on the ground floor;
• Showroom & industrial uses on the 2nd and 3rd floors;
• Office space on the 4th to 6th floors;
• a total building size of 206,000 SF;
• a building height of 95 ft.;
• Loading to be located at the rear of the building with access from the lane
• Four levels of underground parking with 309 stalls.

Under the site’s proposed IC-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 SHAPE Architecture.

A rezoning application has been filed by Steven Yan of Five Mile Holdings, through JTA Development Consultants, for a site 1855 West 2nd Avenue in Kitsilano.

The 18,000 SF mid block site located on the North side of West 2nd just West of Burrard Street. The site is located in a subarea of the Broadway Plan that allows up to 20-storeys for rental.

The plan for the site includes:

• 171 rental units;
• 20% below market (approximately 34 units);
• 5,900 SF of commercial space on the ground floor;
• A floor space ratio 6.80 FSR; and
• A building height of 242 ft.

This application is being considered under the Broadway Plan.

The architect for the project is MA+HG.

The full rezoning application can be viewed here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1855-w-2-ave

Townline Homes has submitted a rezoning application for a site on West 8th Avenue West of Yew Street in the Kitsilano neighbourhood.

The 18,750 SF midblock site is located in the Broadway Plan in the Kitsilano North – Area A subarea.

The proposal for the site is to allow for the development of a 23-storey rental tower with a 4-storey podium and the conservation of two heritage houses. The proposal includes:

• 224 rental units;
• 63 studios, 73 one-bedrooms, 66 two bedrooms & 11 three-bedrooms;
• 20% below-market rental units;
• A total density of 7.15 FSR; and
• A building height of 239 ft. with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

This application is being considered under the Broadway Plan.

The architect for the project is Francl Architecture.

The full rezoning application can be viewed here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/2226-w-8-ave-and-2415-2421-yew-st