Previous Phase 2 updates (2019–2021)
July 16, 2021 update
The 2195 Gordon Avenue project began in 2018, with a goal of creating housing, increasing rental supply and improving affordability with no ongoing cost to the District.
Council rezoned the property last year to provide for below-market rental housing, market housing, and an Adult Day Centre. Earlier this year, the District issued a Request for Proposals seeking proposals to accomplish the project’s objectives.
The District is pleased to announce that it is currently in negotiations with:
- Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society, for the development and operation of the below-market rental housing;
- Darwin Properties, for the development of the market housing; and
- Kiwanis and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, for the development and operation of the Adult Day Centre.
Negotiations are currently underway on the basis of long-term leases for both the below-market rental and market housing developments. The parties are now working together on preparing the legal agreements.
July 16, 2020 update
On July 14, 2020, after receiving and considering submissions from the Public Hearing, the District approved the rezoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments for 2195 Gordon Avenue at the July 14, 2020, Special Council Meeting.
In summary, the District rezoned the municipally-owned site in order to allow for up to three multi-family residential buildings including an adult day centre. A maximum of two 6-storey buildings, secured as rental only tenure, and one 8-storey building, which will allow for strata condominiums, is permitted. The District also amended the OCP in order to include Development Permit Area Guidelines applicable to the site, intended to direct the form and character of future development.
This approval concludes Phase 2 of the project, namely the rezoning and OCP amendment application. The next phase, Phase 3, will include the procurement process which will be used to identify the developer(s) / non-profit organization responsible for the development of the strata component and the development and operation of the rental component. Phase 3 will also include the necessary legal documents such as a Housing Agreement, legal covenants and sale and purchase agreement / long term lease.
Updates will continue to be posted as this project progresses.
Watch the July 14, 2020 Public Hearing and Special Council Meeting
July 9, 2020 update
The June 2020 public engagement conducted in advance of the Public Hearing is complete. A summary of the engagement that took place between June 15 to June 26, 2020 can be found here.
The next key step: Public Hearing
The Public Hearing for the proposed zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for 2195 Gordon Avenue is being held:
Date: July 14, 2020
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: West Vancouver Municipal Hall, Council Chambers
Address: 750 17th Street, West Vancouver
Council welcomes your input and this is your opportunity to be heard.
June 15, 2020 update
In advance of the July 14, 2020, Public Hearing, the District is conducting additional public engagement.
Ordinarily, this engagement would be in the form of one Proposed Development Information Meeting; however, due to COVID-19, the District is conducting the engagement in multiple ways.
There are four ways to ask questions and share your comments:
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By phone: 604-921-3406
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By email: 2195Gordon@westvancouver.ca
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Comment form is now closed
- In-person: Wednesday, June 24 from 4–7 p.m. (details below; RSVP required)
Proposed Development Information Meeting (In-Person)
- Wednesday, June 24, 2020 (RSVP to one time slot by email)
- West Vancouver Ice Arena, 786 22nd Street
In order to comply with the orders of the Provincial Health Officer, attendees must RSVP by email in advance for one of three time slots:
- 4–5 p.m.
- 5–6 p.m.
- 6–7 p.m.
RSVP for one of the time slots by emailing: 2195Gordon@westvancouver.ca.
Information materials
Boards (PDF) - to be on display at the June 24 information meeting
Development Permit Guidelines (PDF)
The District’s proposed rezoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment application for 2195 Gordon Avenue was considered at the June 8, 2020, Special Council Meeting. Council gave first reading to the bylaws and scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on July 14, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber via electronic communication facilities.
The District’s proposed rezoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment application for 2195 Gordon Avenue is being considered at the June 8, 2020, Special Council Meeting.
The District is proposing to rezone the site in order to allow for up to three multi-family residential buildings including an adult day centre. Two of the buildings are proposed to be 6-storeys and secured as rental only tenure. One 8-storey building is proposed and could allow for strata condominiums.
The District is proposing to amend the OCP in order to include Development Permit Area Guidelines applicable to the site, intended to direct the form and character of future development.
A link to the Council Report and appendices can be found here.
Updates and additional information will be posted here following the June 8, 2020, Council Meeting.
February 2020 update
A public information meeting was held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Municipal Hall, to provide information on the District’s proposal to rezone 2195 Gordon Avenue. Information materials were available, with staff and project consultants in attendance. Comments received as a result of the meeting were, overall, in support of the District's proposal with some concerns expressed.
There will be an additional public consultation meeting should Council give first reading to the rezoning bylaw and prior to the public hearing.
Public Information Meeting Boards
Public Information Meeting Notice
January 22, 2020 update (Design Review Committee)
The Design Review Committee (DRC) considered the Draft Development Permit Area Designation Guidelines (DP Guidelines) at the January 22, 2020 meeting. The DRC passed a resolution unanimously in support of the proposed DP Guidelines. The resolution, along with items to be considered, is below:
That the Design Review Committee SUPPORT the DP Guideline Review for 2195 Gordon Avenue subject to further review of the following items:
- consider a cover for the exposed open ramp into the underground parking to mitigate acoustic and visual impact;
- allow developers room to experiment with the footprint and height in the flexibility of the guidelines;
- encourage the use of common areas as opposed to the private spaces on the ground level; and
- take the opportunity to show leadership in promoting sustainability and liveability.
Note: The resolution will be formally adopted as part of the minutes at the next DRC meeting.
December 2019 update
Rezoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Application Update
The District has submitted a development application for 2195 Gordon Avenue and is moving forward with its proposal to rezone the site in order to allow for 3 multiple-family residential buildings and an adult day centre. The District is proposing to amend the OCP in order to incorporate the proposed Development Permit Area Designation Guidelines to guide future Development Permits on the site.
Two, 6-storey, multiple-family residential buildings are proposed to be secured as rental only tenure for the residential units. One, 8-storey, multiple-family residential building is proposed and could allow for strata condominiums. An adult day centre is also proposed, and is expected to be funded and operated by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and be approximately 3,000 square feet in area.
Draft Development Permit Area Designation Guidelines (DP Guidelines) are proposed and intended to direct the form and character of future development on the site and to form part of the OCP. The draft DP Guidelines are intended to encourage and guide quality design that is reflective of West Coast Contemporary expression and reflective of the Conceptual Site Plan.
The below-market rents are estimated to be at 70% of market rent for comparable new units in West Vancouver, with the rental units income-targeted towards moderate-income people including workers and families in West Vancouver. A variety of unit sizes are anticipated, including studios, one, two and three-bedroom units (with the precise mix to be determined).
The potential revenue is approximately $26 million with no ongoing cost to taxpayers.
Pre-Application Public Information Meeting Update
The District held a Pre-Application Public Information Meeting on November 21, 2019. The focus of the meeting was on the main rezoning parameters and design elements of the proposed development. Comments received as a result of the meeting were, overall, in support of the District’s proposal with some concerns expressed.
Pre-Application Public Information Meeting Overview
Pre-Application Public Information Meeting Presentation
Pre-Application Public Information Meeting Boards
Pre-Application Meeting Notice and Information Package
Next steps
After the Pre-Application Meeting, the main next steps are:
- First Reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw and OCP Amendment Bylaw (including the Development Permit Area Designation Guidelines);
- District-hosted Proposed Development Information Meeting for further public engagement;
- Statutory Public Hearing for Council to hear from the public;
- Second and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw and OCP Amendment Bylaw; and
- Adoption (if approved).
