2030-2038 Barclay St rezoning application

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Announcement

Due to the high volume of questions and comments during the Q&A period, the standard response time as been extended to enable staff to prepare responses. We thank you for your patience.

Current Application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from RM-5B (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 27-storey hotel and long-term stay building and includes:

  • 270 units;
  • Restaurant space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 12.75;
  • A building height of 88 m (289 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

This application is being considered under the Hotel Development Policy.

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


Previous Application (July 2024)

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from RM-5B (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 29-storey hotel and long-term stay building and includes:

  • 292 units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 14.7; and
  • A building height of 100.3 m (329 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

This application is not consistent with Council-adopted policies. The City is required to process all rezoning applications submitted and staff position on the proposal will be summarized in the referral report later in the application process timeline.

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


Announcement

Due to the high volume of questions and comments during the Q&A period, the standard response time as been extended to enable staff to prepare responses. We thank you for your patience.

Current Application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from RM-5B (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 27-storey hotel and long-term stay building and includes:

  • 270 units;
  • Restaurant space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 12.75;
  • A building height of 88 m (289 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

This application is being considered under the Hotel Development Policy.

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


Previous Application (July 2024)

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from RM-5B (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 29-storey hotel and long-term stay building and includes:

  • 292 units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 14.7; and
  • A building height of 100.3 m (329 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

This application is not consistent with Council-adopted policies. The City is required to process all rezoning applications submitted and staff position on the proposal will be summarized in the referral report later in the application process timeline.

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: September 3 to September 16. 

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 As this proposed project requires re-zoning, what are the actual justifications the City can give to account for this potential to even occur, given: the dead-end back lane, the linked architecture of the current sister/mirror building, the incredible gridlocking of traffic in the West End on Denman St; the extreme parking shortage due to Mobi bikes/Lime scooters, and the lack of affordable housing for current residents, the increase in foot/noise and crime/garbage/linen/food trucks along a city bike lane that is very tricky to exit without extreme care to not hit cyclists..how is this even thinkable or justifiable, I would love to hear the reasoning behind this very disruptive idea, when two of the very functioning hotels in the past ten years have been converted from hotels to residential and social services, why do we need to build more, and this extreme height, in such an ecologically sensitive area that is coveted as the 'quiet side' of the West end, and in such a treasured area. How could this even be up for consideration or work as a functioning commercial operation without dire challenges that this area does not support? on Facebook Share As this proposed project requires re-zoning, what are the actual justifications the City can give to account for this potential to even occur, given: the dead-end back lane, the linked architecture of the current sister/mirror building, the incredible gridlocking of traffic in the West End on Denman St; the extreme parking shortage due to Mobi bikes/Lime scooters, and the lack of affordable housing for current residents, the increase in foot/noise and crime/garbage/linen/food trucks along a city bike lane that is very tricky to exit without extreme care to not hit cyclists..how is this even thinkable or justifiable, I would love to hear the reasoning behind this very disruptive idea, when two of the very functioning hotels in the past ten years have been converted from hotels to residential and social services, why do we need to build more, and this extreme height, in such an ecologically sensitive area that is coveted as the 'quiet side' of the West end, and in such a treasured area. How could this even be up for consideration or work as a functioning commercial operation without dire challenges that this area does not support? on Twitter Share As this proposed project requires re-zoning, what are the actual justifications the City can give to account for this potential to even occur, given: the dead-end back lane, the linked architecture of the current sister/mirror building, the incredible gridlocking of traffic in the West End on Denman St; the extreme parking shortage due to Mobi bikes/Lime scooters, and the lack of affordable housing for current residents, the increase in foot/noise and crime/garbage/linen/food trucks along a city bike lane that is very tricky to exit without extreme care to not hit cyclists..how is this even thinkable or justifiable, I would love to hear the reasoning behind this very disruptive idea, when two of the very functioning hotels in the past ten years have been converted from hotels to residential and social services, why do we need to build more, and this extreme height, in such an ecologically sensitive area that is coveted as the 'quiet side' of the West end, and in such a treasured area. How could this even be up for consideration or work as a functioning commercial operation without dire challenges that this area does not support? on Linkedin Email As this proposed project requires re-zoning, what are the actual justifications the City can give to account for this potential to even occur, given: the dead-end back lane, the linked architecture of the current sister/mirror building, the incredible gridlocking of traffic in the West End on Denman St; the extreme parking shortage due to Mobi bikes/Lime scooters, and the lack of affordable housing for current residents, the increase in foot/noise and crime/garbage/linen/food trucks along a city bike lane that is very tricky to exit without extreme care to not hit cyclists..how is this even thinkable or justifiable, I would love to hear the reasoning behind this very disruptive idea, when two of the very functioning hotels in the past ten years have been converted from hotels to residential and social services, why do we need to build more, and this extreme height, in such an ecologically sensitive area that is coveted as the 'quiet side' of the West end, and in such a treasured area. How could this even be up for consideration or work as a functioning commercial operation without dire challenges that this area does not support? link

    As this proposed project requires re-zoning, what are the actual justifications the City can give to account for this potential to even occur, given: the dead-end back lane, the linked architecture of the current sister/mirror building, the incredible gridlocking of traffic in the West End on Denman St; the extreme parking shortage due to Mobi bikes/Lime scooters, and the lack of affordable housing for current residents, the increase in foot/noise and crime/garbage/linen/food trucks along a city bike lane that is very tricky to exit without extreme care to not hit cyclists..how is this even thinkable or justifiable, I would love to hear the reasoning behind this very disruptive idea, when two of the very functioning hotels in the past ten years have been converted from hotels to residential and social services, why do we need to build more, and this extreme height, in such an ecologically sensitive area that is coveted as the 'quiet side' of the West end, and in such a treasured area. How could this even be up for consideration or work as a functioning commercial operation without dire challenges that this area does not support?

    Celeste asked 3 months ago

    Staff are reviewing the application details, in addition to the Transportation Assessment and Management Study provided by the applicant, to determine if the proposed loading is functional and safe. Any changes to this, if needed, will be required through rezoning conditions.

  • Share Why is the application proceeding without proof of compliance on key by-law requirements like loading, passenger zones, and tower separation? Can the City release the completeness review checklist used at intake? Will the City commit to releasing all traffic, acoustic, shadow, servicing, and infrastructure studies before the Public Hearing? If operational issues such as noise, traffic, or loading violations persist after approval, what enforcement measures will apply, and can you provide the City’s monitoring and enforcement framework for rezoned hotels? on Facebook Share Why is the application proceeding without proof of compliance on key by-law requirements like loading, passenger zones, and tower separation? Can the City release the completeness review checklist used at intake? Will the City commit to releasing all traffic, acoustic, shadow, servicing, and infrastructure studies before the Public Hearing? If operational issues such as noise, traffic, or loading violations persist after approval, what enforcement measures will apply, and can you provide the City’s monitoring and enforcement framework for rezoned hotels? on Twitter Share Why is the application proceeding without proof of compliance on key by-law requirements like loading, passenger zones, and tower separation? Can the City release the completeness review checklist used at intake? Will the City commit to releasing all traffic, acoustic, shadow, servicing, and infrastructure studies before the Public Hearing? If operational issues such as noise, traffic, or loading violations persist after approval, what enforcement measures will apply, and can you provide the City’s monitoring and enforcement framework for rezoned hotels? on Linkedin Email Why is the application proceeding without proof of compliance on key by-law requirements like loading, passenger zones, and tower separation? Can the City release the completeness review checklist used at intake? Will the City commit to releasing all traffic, acoustic, shadow, servicing, and infrastructure studies before the Public Hearing? If operational issues such as noise, traffic, or loading violations persist after approval, what enforcement measures will apply, and can you provide the City’s monitoring and enforcement framework for rezoned hotels? link

    Why is the application proceeding without proof of compliance on key by-law requirements like loading, passenger zones, and tower separation? Can the City release the completeness review checklist used at intake? Will the City commit to releasing all traffic, acoustic, shadow, servicing, and infrastructure studies before the Public Hearing? If operational issues such as noise, traffic, or loading violations persist after approval, what enforcement measures will apply, and can you provide the City’s monitoring and enforcement framework for rezoned hotels?

    WendyV asked 3 months ago

    Staff are reviewing the application details, in addition to the Transportation Assessment and Management Study provided by the applicant, to determine if the proposed loading is functional and safe. Any changes to this, if needed, will be required through rezoning conditions.

  • Share Will all studies (traffic, seismic, ecological, infrastructure) be released to the public before any public hearing, allowing residents adequate time to review and respond? on Facebook Share Will all studies (traffic, seismic, ecological, infrastructure) be released to the public before any public hearing, allowing residents adequate time to review and respond? on Twitter Share Will all studies (traffic, seismic, ecological, infrastructure) be released to the public before any public hearing, allowing residents adequate time to review and respond? on Linkedin Email Will all studies (traffic, seismic, ecological, infrastructure) be released to the public before any public hearing, allowing residents adequate time to review and respond? link

    Will all studies (traffic, seismic, ecological, infrastructure) be released to the public before any public hearing, allowing residents adequate time to review and respond?

    Gretchen asked 3 months ago

    The application package can be found on the application webpage here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/44611/widgets/187438/documents/153931

    Additional traffic studies were posted for public access in advance of the public hearing.

  • Share How will the neighbourhood homes deal with the large hotel, restaurant and bar illuminated business signs? on Facebook Share How will the neighbourhood homes deal with the large hotel, restaurant and bar illuminated business signs? on Twitter Share How will the neighbourhood homes deal with the large hotel, restaurant and bar illuminated business signs? on Linkedin Email How will the neighbourhood homes deal with the large hotel, restaurant and bar illuminated business signs? link

    How will the neighbourhood homes deal with the large hotel, restaurant and bar illuminated business signs?

    Mojo asked 3 months ago

    The City of Vancouver Sign By-law regulates signage in the city. The applicant  would need to submit a sign application and comply with the by-law in order to receive required permitting.

  • Share If this application is approved at more than four times the permitted density, what safeguards are in place to stop future developers from seeking similar spot rezonings in other residential neighbourhoods? on Facebook Share If this application is approved at more than four times the permitted density, what safeguards are in place to stop future developers from seeking similar spot rezonings in other residential neighbourhoods? on Twitter Share If this application is approved at more than four times the permitted density, what safeguards are in place to stop future developers from seeking similar spot rezonings in other residential neighbourhoods? on Linkedin Email If this application is approved at more than four times the permitted density, what safeguards are in place to stop future developers from seeking similar spot rezonings in other residential neighbourhoods? link

    If this application is approved at more than four times the permitted density, what safeguards are in place to stop future developers from seeking similar spot rezonings in other residential neighbourhoods?

    Gabriel Dalton asked 3 months ago

    This application is being considered under the Hotel Development Policy, and not the Rezoning Policy for the West End.  The Hotel Development Policy enables existing hotel sites to rezone at higher density, superseding the area Plan.  This policy would not enable non-hotel sites in the West End to redevelop unless those sites meet specific criteria and is not intended to enable spot rezoning through the West End. 

    The Rezoning Policy for the West End applies to non-hotel sites in the West end, limiting where towers can be developed, and can be found here   https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-rezoning-west-end.pdf

  • Share In reviewing the City’s responses to community feedback on the rezoning application, some of the messaging appears to signal support for the rezoning rather than demonstrate fair consideration and an unbiased approach. Can you point to examples of how community concerns have directly influenced the City’s assessment of this application so far? on Facebook Share In reviewing the City’s responses to community feedback on the rezoning application, some of the messaging appears to signal support for the rezoning rather than demonstrate fair consideration and an unbiased approach. Can you point to examples of how community concerns have directly influenced the City’s assessment of this application so far? on Twitter Share In reviewing the City’s responses to community feedback on the rezoning application, some of the messaging appears to signal support for the rezoning rather than demonstrate fair consideration and an unbiased approach. Can you point to examples of how community concerns have directly influenced the City’s assessment of this application so far? on Linkedin Email In reviewing the City’s responses to community feedback on the rezoning application, some of the messaging appears to signal support for the rezoning rather than demonstrate fair consideration and an unbiased approach. Can you point to examples of how community concerns have directly influenced the City’s assessment of this application so far? link

    In reviewing the City’s responses to community feedback on the rezoning application, some of the messaging appears to signal support for the rezoning rather than demonstrate fair consideration and an unbiased approach. Can you point to examples of how community concerns have directly influenced the City’s assessment of this application so far?

    Elsa W asked 3 months ago

    Parking including visitor, loading and accessible parking are required by the Parking By-law. Rezoning applications provide a TDM Plan at the time of development permit application to include sustainable transportation strategies to reduce the demand for vehicle use.

     

    The applicant has provided a TAMS study at the time of rezoning for review by the engineering team which will inform the engineering conditions in the staff report to Council.

  • Share Does the hotel have room for “conventions”? How will this neighbourhood handle even more local neighbourhood traffic? on Facebook Share Does the hotel have room for “conventions”? How will this neighbourhood handle even more local neighbourhood traffic? on Twitter Share Does the hotel have room for “conventions”? How will this neighbourhood handle even more local neighbourhood traffic? on Linkedin Email Does the hotel have room for “conventions”? How will this neighbourhood handle even more local neighbourhood traffic? link

    Does the hotel have room for “conventions”? How will this neighbourhood handle even more local neighbourhood traffic?

    Mojo asked 3 months ago

    Staff are reviewing the application details, in addition to the Transportation Assessment and Management Study provided by the applicant, to determine if the proposed loading is functional and safe. Any changes to this, if needed, will be required through rezoning conditions.

  • Share Although the Vancouver Parking Bylaws do not have minimum parking requirements any more, it seems that this project, including a restaurant, may be underparked. 1. Is their any indication that an eventual hotel lessee would consider such an undersupply of parking? 2. The nearby street parking is "residents only", or else "no overnight parking" especially in Stanley Park. Where would the overflow parking be? 3. Perhaps hotel guests arrive by tour bus, or other multi passenger vehicles. Where is the passenger drop off area at the front door? Will these busses simple stop on the street? on Facebook Share Although the Vancouver Parking Bylaws do not have minimum parking requirements any more, it seems that this project, including a restaurant, may be underparked. 1. Is their any indication that an eventual hotel lessee would consider such an undersupply of parking? 2. The nearby street parking is "residents only", or else "no overnight parking" especially in Stanley Park. Where would the overflow parking be? 3. Perhaps hotel guests arrive by tour bus, or other multi passenger vehicles. Where is the passenger drop off area at the front door? Will these busses simple stop on the street? on Twitter Share Although the Vancouver Parking Bylaws do not have minimum parking requirements any more, it seems that this project, including a restaurant, may be underparked. 1. Is their any indication that an eventual hotel lessee would consider such an undersupply of parking? 2. The nearby street parking is "residents only", or else "no overnight parking" especially in Stanley Park. Where would the overflow parking be? 3. Perhaps hotel guests arrive by tour bus, or other multi passenger vehicles. Where is the passenger drop off area at the front door? Will these busses simple stop on the street? on Linkedin Email Although the Vancouver Parking Bylaws do not have minimum parking requirements any more, it seems that this project, including a restaurant, may be underparked. 1. Is their any indication that an eventual hotel lessee would consider such an undersupply of parking? 2. The nearby street parking is "residents only", or else "no overnight parking" especially in Stanley Park. Where would the overflow parking be? 3. Perhaps hotel guests arrive by tour bus, or other multi passenger vehicles. Where is the passenger drop off area at the front door? Will these busses simple stop on the street? link

    Although the Vancouver Parking Bylaws do not have minimum parking requirements any more, it seems that this project, including a restaurant, may be underparked. 1. Is their any indication that an eventual hotel lessee would consider such an undersupply of parking? 2. The nearby street parking is "residents only", or else "no overnight parking" especially in Stanley Park. Where would the overflow parking be? 3. Perhaps hotel guests arrive by tour bus, or other multi passenger vehicles. Where is the passenger drop off area at the front door? Will these busses simple stop on the street?

    RKnill asked 3 months ago

    Parking including visitor, loading and accessible parking are required by the Parking By-law. Rezoning applications provide a TDM Plan at the time of development permit application to include sustainable transportation strategies to reduce the demand for vehicle use.

     

    The applicant has provided a TAMS study at the time of rezoning for review by the engineering team which will inform the engineering conditions in the staff report to Council.

  • Share West of Denman is a safe haven for seniors looking for a street safe place to gather and stroll. Question: How will city hall protect our precious elders from the massive amount of traffic created by this hotel? on Facebook Share West of Denman is a safe haven for seniors looking for a street safe place to gather and stroll. Question: How will city hall protect our precious elders from the massive amount of traffic created by this hotel? on Twitter Share West of Denman is a safe haven for seniors looking for a street safe place to gather and stroll. Question: How will city hall protect our precious elders from the massive amount of traffic created by this hotel? on Linkedin Email West of Denman is a safe haven for seniors looking for a street safe place to gather and stroll. Question: How will city hall protect our precious elders from the massive amount of traffic created by this hotel? link

    West of Denman is a safe haven for seniors looking for a street safe place to gather and stroll. Question: How will city hall protect our precious elders from the massive amount of traffic created by this hotel?

    Mojo asked 3 months ago

    Staff are reviewing the application details, in addition to the Transportation Assessment and Management Study provided by the applicant, to determine if the proposed traffic produced and the location for loading is functional and safe. Any changes to this, if needed, will be required through rezoning conditions. 

     

  • Share Will city council be required to review ALL the Shape Your City Q&A in their entirety before voting? on Facebook Share Will city council be required to review ALL the Shape Your City Q&A in their entirety before voting? on Twitter Share Will city council be required to review ALL the Shape Your City Q&A in their entirety before voting? on Linkedin Email Will city council be required to review ALL the Shape Your City Q&A in their entirety before voting? link

    Will city council be required to review ALL the Shape Your City Q&A in their entirety before voting?

    Mojo asked 3 months ago

    The publicly submitted comments, questions and emails and will be summarized in the staff report to Council. Council will review this report in advance of voting.

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