District of North Vancouver Council will consider referring a major mixed-use redevelopment proposal to a public hearing after giving first reading to two bylaws at an upcoming council meeting on March 16, upon staff recommendation.
The application, submitted by Polygon Development 395 Ltd., would replace Lynn Valley Mall and the Draycott Gardens rental townhouse complex with 397 residential units and approximately 25,000 square feet of commercial space across four six-storey buildings.
Staff is recommending that the council give first reading to an Official Community Plan amendment and a rezoning bylaw, before referring both to a public hearing as required under the Local Government Act. According to the District of North Vancouver staff report, the proposal is broadly consistent with District policy objectives.
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A Phased Redevelopment With Tenant Protections
The 3.5-acre site at 1246–1268 Lynn Valley Road and 3050–3174 Baird Road would be redeveloped in two phases. Phase 1 would deliver a six-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space and 64 market rental units above, including 32 three-bedroom replacement units reserved for eligible Draycott Gardens tenants at their current rents.
Staff noted the phasing is designed to allow the complex’s 31 occupied households to move directly into replacement units without temporary displacement during construction.
Phase 2 would add two additional six-storey residential buildings, bringing the total strata unit count to 333. According to the staff report, the development would increase the site’s housing supply from 32 units to 397.
Public Realm Upgrades and Financial Contributions
The proposal includes significant public benefits tied to the rezoning. A dedicated 8.5-metre right-of-way along Lynn Valley Road would accommodate future rapid transit infrastructure, alongside a new bike lane and improved sidewalks.
A publicly accessible pedestrian pathway would run north-south through the site, consistent with the Lynn Valley Town Centre Public Realm and Design Guidelines. Staff noted the estimated value of off-site works is approximately $5 million.
The project is expected to generate roughly $10.4 million in Amenity Cost Charges and approximately $13.5 million in Development Cost Charges. According to the staff report, a public hearing would allow residents to formally address the Council on the proposal before any decision on final adoption is made.
