1230 W 12th Ave Rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from RM-3 (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 20-storey rental building and includes:

110 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market units;
A floor space ratio (FSR) of 6.5; and
A building height of 67.8 m (223 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Broadway Plan.

The City’s Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy applies to this site. This policy provides assistance and protections to eligible renters impacted by redevelopment activity. To learn more visit: vancouver.ca/protecting-tenants.

Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.

110 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market units;
A floor space ratio (FSR) of 6.5; and
A building height of 67.8 m (223 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Broadway Plan.

Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.

The Q&A period has concluded. Thank you for participating.

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from May 14 to May 27, 2024.

We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days. Some questions may require coordination with internal departments and additional time may be needed to post a response.

Please note that the comment form will remain open after the Q&A period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

Share Thanks. I'm asking the question here because the answers about timelines and enforcements actually are not clear to me from the documents provided in the q&a, e.g. the "best practices handbook" is addressed to developers and relocation specialists and is confusing for me to navigate as a member of the public. The timeline diagrams that are included about the process don't seem to line up with responses I've received in this and other q&a periods, so I've looking for clarification, especially because I am personally impacted by a similar project. If you are unable to answer questions about this, is there a different public forum or resource where we can ask for further clarification about the redevelopment process and its impacts on renters? on Facebook Share Thanks. I'm asking the question here because the answers about timelines and enforcements actually are not clear to me from the documents provided in the q&a, e.g. the "best practices handbook" is addressed to developers and relocation specialists and is confusing for me to navigate as a member of the public. The timeline diagrams that are included about the process don't seem to line up with responses I've received in this and other q&a periods, so I've looking for clarification, especially because I am personally impacted by a similar project. If you are unable to answer questions about this, is there a different public forum or resource where we can ask for further clarification about the redevelopment process and its impacts on renters? on Twitter Share Thanks. I'm asking the question here because the answers about timelines and enforcements actually are not clear to me from the documents provided in the q&a, e.g. the "best practices handbook" is addressed to developers and relocation specialists and is confusing for me to navigate as a member of the public. The timeline diagrams that are included about the process don't seem to line up with responses I've received in this and other q&a periods, so I've looking for clarification, especially because I am personally impacted by a similar project. If you are unable to answer questions about this, is there a different public forum or resource where we can ask for further clarification about the redevelopment process and its impacts on renters? on Linkedin Email Thanks. I'm asking the question here because the answers about timelines and enforcements actually are not clear to me from the documents provided in the q&a, e.g. the "best practices handbook" is addressed to developers and relocation specialists and is confusing for me to navigate as a member of the public. The timeline diagrams that are included about the process don't seem to line up with responses I've received in this and other q&a periods, so I've looking for clarification, especially because I am personally impacted by a similar project. If you are unable to answer questions about this, is there a different public forum or resource where we can ask for further clarification about the redevelopment process and its impacts on renters? link

Thanks. I'm asking the question here because the answers about timelines and enforcements actually are not clear to me from the documents provided in the q&a, e.g. the "best practices handbook" is addressed to developers and relocation specialists and is confusing for me to navigate as a member of the public. The timeline diagrams that are included about the process don't seem to line up with responses I've received in this and other q&a periods, so I've looking for clarification, especially because I am personally impacted by a similar project. If you are unable to answer questions about this, is there a different public forum or resource where we can ask for further clarification about the redevelopment process and its impacts on renters?

Mount pleasant renter asked 25 days ago

Thank you for your follow up. As per our previous response, please keep questions specific to this rezoning application. More general housing policy related questions, including those related to the TRPP eligibility criteria, can be direct to housingpolicy@vancouver.ca. If you are a renter that is impacted by a rezoning, please reach out to TRP@vancouver.ca to ask questions to your particular situation.
Share Thanks, I appreciate the response. Could you explain why the eligibility is based on tenancy length at the time of application (e.g. instead of at the time that the redevelopment actually takes place?) It seems pretty unfair that people who live somewhere for several years during the rezoning and permit approval process could fall through the cracks in this way. on Facebook Share Thanks, I appreciate the response. Could you explain why the eligibility is based on tenancy length at the time of application (e.g. instead of at the time that the redevelopment actually takes place?) It seems pretty unfair that people who live somewhere for several years during the rezoning and permit approval process could fall through the cracks in this way. on Twitter Share Thanks, I appreciate the response. Could you explain why the eligibility is based on tenancy length at the time of application (e.g. instead of at the time that the redevelopment actually takes place?) It seems pretty unfair that people who live somewhere for several years during the rezoning and permit approval process could fall through the cracks in this way. on Linkedin Email Thanks, I appreciate the response. Could you explain why the eligibility is based on tenancy length at the time of application (e.g. instead of at the time that the redevelopment actually takes place?) It seems pretty unfair that people who live somewhere for several years during the rezoning and permit approval process could fall through the cracks in this way. link

Thanks, I appreciate the response. Could you explain why the eligibility is based on tenancy length at the time of application (e.g. instead of at the time that the redevelopment actually takes place?) It seems pretty unfair that people who live somewhere for several years during the rezoning and permit approval process could fall through the cracks in this way.

Mount pleasant renter asked 25 days ago

Eligibility for this project will be assessed per the TRP Policy as approved by Council. Please keep questions specific to this rezoning application. More general housing policy related questions, including those related to the TRPP eligibility criteria, can be direct to housingpolicy@vancouver.ca.
Share Thanks for your time. The previous response does not quite address what I was asking. I can try to rephrase my questions. 1. At what point in the process for this project does the applicant need to provide the city with information about the number of tenants who are eligible for protections? Does this happen before the rezoning is approved, or at some other point? 2. What are the city's policies and processes for ensuring that all eligible tenants do receive the protections they're entitled to, regardless of when they move out? Is there a published document or other information that the public can refer to to learn how the city will keep developers accountable to these requirements? on Facebook Share Thanks for your time. The previous response does not quite address what I was asking. I can try to rephrase my questions. 1. At what point in the process for this project does the applicant need to provide the city with information about the number of tenants who are eligible for protections? Does this happen before the rezoning is approved, or at some other point? 2. What are the city's policies and processes for ensuring that all eligible tenants do receive the protections they're entitled to, regardless of when they move out? Is there a published document or other information that the public can refer to to learn how the city will keep developers accountable to these requirements? on Twitter Share Thanks for your time. The previous response does not quite address what I was asking. I can try to rephrase my questions. 1. At what point in the process for this project does the applicant need to provide the city with information about the number of tenants who are eligible for protections? Does this happen before the rezoning is approved, or at some other point? 2. What are the city's policies and processes for ensuring that all eligible tenants do receive the protections they're entitled to, regardless of when they move out? Is there a published document or other information that the public can refer to to learn how the city will keep developers accountable to these requirements? on Linkedin Email Thanks for your time. The previous response does not quite address what I was asking. I can try to rephrase my questions. 1. At what point in the process for this project does the applicant need to provide the city with information about the number of tenants who are eligible for protections? Does this happen before the rezoning is approved, or at some other point? 2. What are the city's policies and processes for ensuring that all eligible tenants do receive the protections they're entitled to, regardless of when they move out? Is there a published document or other information that the public can refer to to learn how the city will keep developers accountable to these requirements? link

Thanks for your time. The previous response does not quite address what I was asking. I can try to rephrase my questions. 1. At what point in the process for this project does the applicant need to provide the city with information about the number of tenants who are eligible for protections? Does this happen before the rezoning is approved, or at some other point? 2. What are the city's policies and processes for ensuring that all eligible tenants do receive the protections they're entitled to, regardless of when they move out? Is there a published document or other information that the public can refer to to learn how the city will keep developers accountable to these requirements?

Mount pleasant renter asked 25 days ago

Thank you for your question. The previous response included the links to all the relevant information that lays out the TRP process, including monitoring and enforcement in great detail.
Share The other thing I'm wondering about is this part: "Existing tenants are informed of their eligibility once this information has been provided by the applicant and assessed by staff." At what point in the process does the applicant need to provide this information, and what's the city's rationale for not requiring it as part of the initial application? I know that sometimes people get scared and feel they need to start looking for a new place when they see a rezoning sign outside their home. If that happens in this building and people were to move away after the rezoning application is submitted but before tenant eligibility is assessed by the applicant and city staff, how would the city ensure that those people who moved away would receive the appropriate renter protections? on Facebook Share The other thing I'm wondering about is this part: "Existing tenants are informed of their eligibility once this information has been provided by the applicant and assessed by staff." At what point in the process does the applicant need to provide this information, and what's the city's rationale for not requiring it as part of the initial application? I know that sometimes people get scared and feel they need to start looking for a new place when they see a rezoning sign outside their home. If that happens in this building and people were to move away after the rezoning application is submitted but before tenant eligibility is assessed by the applicant and city staff, how would the city ensure that those people who moved away would receive the appropriate renter protections? on Twitter Share The other thing I'm wondering about is this part: "Existing tenants are informed of their eligibility once this information has been provided by the applicant and assessed by staff." At what point in the process does the applicant need to provide this information, and what's the city's rationale for not requiring it as part of the initial application? I know that sometimes people get scared and feel they need to start looking for a new place when they see a rezoning sign outside their home. If that happens in this building and people were to move away after the rezoning application is submitted but before tenant eligibility is assessed by the applicant and city staff, how would the city ensure that those people who moved away would receive the appropriate renter protections? on Linkedin Email The other thing I'm wondering about is this part: "Existing tenants are informed of their eligibility once this information has been provided by the applicant and assessed by staff." At what point in the process does the applicant need to provide this information, and what's the city's rationale for not requiring it as part of the initial application? I know that sometimes people get scared and feel they need to start looking for a new place when they see a rezoning sign outside their home. If that happens in this building and people were to move away after the rezoning application is submitted but before tenant eligibility is assessed by the applicant and city staff, how would the city ensure that those people who moved away would receive the appropriate renter protections? link

The other thing I'm wondering about is this part: "Existing tenants are informed of their eligibility once this information has been provided by the applicant and assessed by staff." At what point in the process does the applicant need to provide this information, and what's the city's rationale for not requiring it as part of the initial application? I know that sometimes people get scared and feel they need to start looking for a new place when they see a rezoning sign outside their home. If that happens in this building and people were to move away after the rezoning application is submitted but before tenant eligibility is assessed by the applicant and city staff, how would the city ensure that those people who moved away would receive the appropriate renter protections?

Mount pleasant renter asked 25 days ago

Thank you for your question. Current tenants of a building that gets rezoned who meet the eligibility requirements are protected under the Tenant Relocation & Protection Policy with additional supports offered under the Broadway Plan. The TRPP Best Practices Handbook explains how it is enforced.
The City’s Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP) provides added protections and assistance to eligible tenants in addition to those found within the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA). Developers must ensure they understand and meet all RTA requirements, including: issuing a four months’ notice to end a tenancy for the purposes of redevelopment, only after the landlord has all necessary permits and approvals for the project; and applying to the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) for an Order of Possession and attending a dispute resolution hearing, prior to issuing a notice to end tenancy due to extensive renovations or repairs. For more information on ending a tenancy under the RTA, see: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/ residential-tenancies/ending-a-tenancy
Tenants will be provided Right of First Refusal to move back into the new building with a 20% discount off city-wide average market rents or at their current rent, whichever is less. They will also receive assistance finding new accommodations, moving support, and the choice of financial compensation based on length of tenancy or temporary rent top-up until the new building is ready. For projects proposing below-market rental units, tenants will be offered Right of First Refusal to below-market units provided they meet the eligibility requirements under those policies.
In cases where tenants move out prior to receiving a notice to end tenancy from the landlord, tenants are still entitled to full financial compensation and additional supports they are eligible for under the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy. Tenants are also protected BC Residential Tenancy Act.
In the Broadway Plan area, returning tenants will be offered a unit type (one-bedroom, two-bedroom etc.) appropriate to their household as defined by the CMHC National Occupancy Standard. As part of the City’s TRP policy, there will be a needs assessment survey conducted by the City, and ongoing communication from the applicant to note any specific circumstances and housing needs of tenants, that will be considered for interim housing and for their units in the new building.
I hope this answers your question. Please know that affected renters will be the first to know if something is happening in there building and there will be a meeting to explain the process – before the sign is up and before the information is shared with the wider public and on Shape your City.
Share Hi, thank you for the previous response. I'm curious to know if that number of tenants has changed since the time of application. Additionally, I'm wondering how many of the people currently living at the building are eligible for tenant protections under the Broadway Plan. on Facebook Share Hi, thank you for the previous response. I'm curious to know if that number of tenants has changed since the time of application. Additionally, I'm wondering how many of the people currently living at the building are eligible for tenant protections under the Broadway Plan. on Twitter Share Hi, thank you for the previous response. I'm curious to know if that number of tenants has changed since the time of application. Additionally, I'm wondering how many of the people currently living at the building are eligible for tenant protections under the Broadway Plan. on Linkedin Email Hi, thank you for the previous response. I'm curious to know if that number of tenants has changed since the time of application. Additionally, I'm wondering how many of the people currently living at the building are eligible for tenant protections under the Broadway Plan. link

Hi, thank you for the previous response. I'm curious to know if that number of tenants has changed since the time of application. Additionally, I'm wondering how many of the people currently living at the building are eligible for tenant protections under the Broadway Plan.

Mount pleasant renter asked 25 days ago

Thank you for your follow up question. Staff does not collect information during the rezoning application stage on changes to the number of tenants since the time of application. Tenant eligibility is assessed based on tenancy length at the time of application, so any tenants that move in after that date would not be eligible. Existing tenants are informed of their eligibility once this information has been provided by the applicant and assessed by staff.
Share Hi, how many renters are living at the existing apartment building at this address? on Facebook Share Hi, how many renters are living at the existing apartment building at this address? on Twitter Share Hi, how many renters are living at the existing apartment building at this address? on Linkedin Email Hi, how many renters are living at the existing apartment building at this address? link

Hi, how many renters are living at the existing apartment building at this address?

Mount pleasant renter asked 26 days ago

Thank you for your question. At the time of application, there were 20 tenancies with approximately 25 tenants.

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1230 W 12th Ave Rezoning application

Hi, thank you for the previous response. I'm curious to know if that number of tenants has changed since the time of application. Additionally, I'm wondering how many of the people currently living at the building are eligible for tenant protections under the Broadway Plan.

Hi, how many renters are living at the existing apartment building at this address?

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