District of North Vancouver Council will consider advancing a pair of bylaws that would allow a 12-unit townhome development at 1883-1901 Glenaire Drive.
The proposal requires both an Official Community Plan amendment and a rezoning of the properties, which are currently designated for single-family homes. If approved, the site’s land-use designation would shift to transition multifamily, bringing it in line with the District of West Vancouver’s Peripheral Housing Plan for the Lions Gate Village Centre — located across the street from the District of West Vancouver.
According to the report, the bylaws received first readings on Jan. 12, 2026, and a public hearing was held and closed on Feb. 3, 2026. Staff noted that most neighbouring properties have already been redesignated and rezoned, describing the subject site as one of the last in the neighbourhood to undergo redevelopment. Council will now be asked to give the bylaws their second and third readings, after which they could be adopted.
What the development would look like
The proposed development would include 12 three- and four-bedroom townhomes with two lock-off suites intended to offer flexibility — residents could rent them out, use them for live-in help, or live in the suite while renting the main unit.
According to the report, front doors for six units and a parkade ramp would face Glenaire Drive, while a pergola entry and pedestrian ramp on Belle Isle Place would lead to a main courtyard with access to all units. The project would include 26 vehicle parking spaces and two secure bicycle parking spaces per unit.
Staff noted the project is designed to meet Step Code Level 4, with electric heat, hot water, and appliances. The applicant indicated units are expected to be priced between $1.5 and $1.9 million based on comparable nearby sales. If adopted, construction is projected to begin in the second half of 2027, roughly 12 to 18 months after adoption.
Mixed but largely supportive public response
At the February 3 public hearing, several residents spoke in favour, praising the project’s design, environmentally friendly features, and its role in completing the neighbourhood block. According to the report, concerns were also raised about continued densification, traffic near Capilano Road, accessibility limitations in the townhouse design, and the adequacy of park space in the area.
Staff noted they do not believe the proposal would worsen traffic or amenity pressures, citing nearby parks, including the recently upgraded Belle Isle Park and the Capilano River trail. Community Amenity Contributions associated with the project will be allocated at the Council’s discretion, and staff noted that such funds have previously been directed toward affordable housing.
