The City of North Vancouver will be holding a public hearing for a mixed-use development proposal by Polygon Development.
The application proposes a six-storey mixed-use building, with one level of commercial uses, including retail and services at ground level, and five levels of strata residential units within the upper levels.
The development is proposed at 818-858 West 15th Street, mid-block along the 800 block of West 15th Street between Fell Avenue and Marine Drive. The proposal would replace the existing one-storey commercial building.
The proposal is for 90 residential strata units, including 65 one-bed units, 15 two-bed units, and 10 three-bed units. The proposed mix of commercial and residential uses are appropriate within proximity to the Marine Drive corridor, which is identified as a Frequent Transit Development Area.
“The ground floor retail space is strongly supported as it would contribute to the vibrancy of the area, and local retail opportunities,” says a staff report from CNV.
The report notes that the proposed unit mix also meets directions of the Housing Action Plan, including delivery of a minimum of 10% three-bedroom units to support families. The application includes 129 vehicle parking spaces and 161 bicycle parking spaces.
The proposed development will involve the removal of four large oak trees along the frontage of the site, which are within the City owned boulevard. The City’s arborist has subsequently undertaken a review of these existing trees, and verified the findings of the Arborist Report, and has recommended these be removed on this basis.
“On this basis, staff support the removal of the existing oak trees and the replacement of six large street trees as part of the required streetscape upgrades,” the report notes.
