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thommyjo said:
No brainer location across from a medical centre + parking lot and 1 block from the LRT.
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This is the lot. Homes were demolished the last few weeks.
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thommyjo said:
Priority Growth Areas Rezonings podcast from COE senior planner:

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Interesting listen.

They seem to be focused mostly on arterial roads as stated by the person in the podcast. While I understand the reasoning (less NIMBY pushback), it is disappointing when any plans to development apartments on quiet residential streets are not allowed. That means anyone living in apartments are delegated to larger, louder, and more polluted roads. It also means that the potential of these new Valley Line West stations (a multi-billion-dollar investment) are kneecapped. If we wanted to take advantage of new transit, we would probably allow development in a circular area around these stations, not just a small sliver of an arterial road.
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IanO said:
There is A LOT of TOD potential as is and so I am not sold on the fact to put it everywhere for all sakes.
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That is true, but a lot of the upzoning's are on lots with existing rental units. I suppose I'm just arguing for a more consistent and equitable approach that isn't just catered specifically to saving single family homes around these stations.
 
PeterNotParker said:
If we wanted to take advantage of new transit, we would probably allow development in a circular area around these stations, not just a small sliver of an arterial road.
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This is the approach in BC, not just around SkyTrain stations, but also around bus exchanges in smaller centres.
 
PeterNotParker said:
Interesting listen.

They seem to be focused mostly on arterial roads as stated by the person in the podcast. While I understand the reasoning (less NIMBY pushback), it is disappointing when any plans to development apartments on quiet residential streets are not allowed. That means anyone living in apartments are delegated to larger, louder, and more polluted roads. It also means that the potential of these new Valley Line West stations (a multi-billion-dollar investment) are kneecapped. If we wanted to take advantage of new transit, we would probably allow development in a circular area around these stations, not just a small sliver of an arterial road.
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I definitely hear what you're saying and agree, but I will say that the Zoning Bylaw does somewhat have this matter covered as well. With these areas being beside an LRT line, there will probably be some RS -> RM or RSM rezonings cropping up within these neighbourhoods that council might approve.
 
PeterNotParker said:
Interesting listen.

They seem to be focused mostly on arterial roads as stated by the person in the podcast. While I understand the reasoning (less NIMBY pushback), it is disappointing when any plans to development apartments on quiet residential streets are not allowed. That means anyone living in apartments are delegated to larger, louder, and more polluted roads. It also means that the potential of these new Valley Line West stations (a multi-billion-dollar investment) are kneecapped. If we wanted to take advantage of new transit, we would probably allow development in a circular area around these stations, not just a small sliver of an arterial road.
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For what it’s worth, there are 4+ new apartments already planned for within that circle, as well as a 10-20+ 8plexes. So a few hundred new units are being added to that circle, which is more than Southgate has seen, south campus, and mckernan Belgravia.

All of 156st is also lined with a ton of 3 story 60s/70s walkups. As some of those reach end of life, replacing them with 4-6 story projects makes more sense than replacing too many detached home lots.

30% of stony plain road is also gutted and empty. The amount of land available around here is enormous.

Hence why I think we should stop trying to build massive apartments in new suburbs as much as we are. Build it next to transit.
 
Platinum107 said:
I definitely hear what you're saying and agree, but I will say that the Zoning Bylaw does somewhat have this matter covered as well. With these areas being beside an LRT line, there will probably be some RS -> RM or RSM rezonings cropping up within these neighbourhoods that council might approve.
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Yeah, I'm not sure to what extent this is officially codified, but informally considerations like "this is < 0.5 km next to an LRT station" have figured into the handling of some of the rezoning applications around McKernan-Belgravia, for example.
 
Lot of rezoning applications today.

The infill rezoning files include:
Greenview & Hillview: rezoning from the Site Specific Development Control Zone (DC2), Medium Scale Residential Zone (RM h16.0), Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential Zone (RSM h12.0), Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to a new Direct Control Zone (DC) and Public Utilities Zone (PU) allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit and update the existing DC2 to align with Zoning Bylaw 20001.
Highlands: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to the Mixed Use Zone (MU h14.0 f1.8) to allow for small scale mixed use development.
Crystallina Nera West: rezoning from the Neighbourhood Parks and Services Zone (PSN) and Parks and Services Zone (PS) to the Small Scale Flex Residential Zone (RSF) and Neighbourhood Parks and Services Zone (PSN) to allow for a range of small scale housing and for smaller scale parks and amenities.
Meadowlark Park: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to the Medium Scale Residential Zone (RM h16.0) to allow for medium scale housing.
Donsdale: rezoning from the Site Specific Development Control Zone (DC2) to a new Direct Control Zone (DC) to allow for the continued development of a comprehensively planned continuing care retirement community.
McCauley: rezoning from the Direct Development Control Zone (DC1) to the Neighbourhood Parks and Services Zone (PSN) to allow for smaller scale parks and amenities.
King Edward Park: rezoning from the Site Specific Development Control Zone (DC2) to a new Direct Control Zone (DC) to allow for multi-unit residential development up to approximately 6 storeys.
Southeast Industrial: rezoning from the Future Urban Development (FD), Medium Industrial (IM) and Public Utility (PU) Zones to the River Valley (A) and Public Utility (PU) Zones to enable the relocation and future preservation of a creek and natural area, and to expand industrial opportunities. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.
Coronet Industrial: rezoning from the Medium Industrial Zone (IM) to a Direct Control Zone (DC) to allow for light to medium industrial developments, small commercial businesses, and a religious assembly on a developed site. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.
Strathcona: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to the Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential Zone (RSM h14.0) to allow for a range of small to medium scale housing. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.
McKernan: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to the Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential Zone (RSM h12.0) to allow a range of small to medium scale housing. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.
Woodcroft: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to a Direct Control Zone (DC) to allow for a daycare and small scale residential development. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.

I think I know the Meadowlark project they're referencing. It's a perfect spot for higher density, right on a main LRT artery.
 
policyenthusiast said:
Lot of rezoning applications today.

The infill rezoning files include:
Greenview & Hillview: rezoning from the Site Specific Development Control Zone (DC2), Medium Scale Residential Zone (RM h16.0), Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential Zone (RSM h12.0), Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to a new Direct Control Zone (DC) and Public Utilities Zone (PU) allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit and update the existing DC2 to align with Zoning Bylaw 20001.
Highlands: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to the Mixed Use Zone (MU h14.0 f1.8) to allow for small scale mixed use development.
Crystallina Nera West: rezoning from the Neighbourhood Parks and Services Zone (PSN) and Parks and Services Zone (PS) to the Small Scale Flex Residential Zone (RSF) and Neighbourhood Parks and Services Zone (PSN) to allow for a range of small scale housing and for smaller scale parks and amenities.
Meadowlark Park: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to the Medium Scale Residential Zone (RM h16.0) to allow for medium scale housing.
Donsdale: rezoning from the Site Specific Development Control Zone (DC2) to a new Direct Control Zone (DC) to allow for the continued development of a comprehensively planned continuing care retirement community.
McCauley: rezoning from the Direct Development Control Zone (DC1) to the Neighbourhood Parks and Services Zone (PSN) to allow for smaller scale parks and amenities.
King Edward Park: rezoning from the Site Specific Development Control Zone (DC2) to a new Direct Control Zone (DC) to allow for multi-unit residential development up to approximately 6 storeys.
Southeast Industrial: rezoning from the Future Urban Development (FD), Medium Industrial (IM) and Public Utility (PU) Zones to the River Valley (A) and Public Utility (PU) Zones to enable the relocation and future preservation of a creek and natural area, and to expand industrial opportunities. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.
Coronet Industrial: rezoning from the Medium Industrial Zone (IM) to a Direct Control Zone (DC) to allow for light to medium industrial developments, small commercial businesses, and a religious assembly on a developed site. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.
Strathcona: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to the Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential Zone (RSM h14.0) to allow for a range of small to medium scale housing. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.
McKernan: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to the Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential Zone (RSM h12.0) to allow a range of small to medium scale housing. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.
Woodcroft: rezoning from the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) to a Direct Control Zone (DC) to allow for a daycare and small scale residential development. This application was postponed from the April 28 public hearing.

I think I know the Meadowlark project they're referencing. It's a perfect spot for higher density, right on a main LRT artery.
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Where is the meadowlark one? What’s the address?
 
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