Residents of the District of North Vancouver are invited to a public information meeting about a mixed-use development near Seylynn Park.
Richard White Advisory Planning Services has applied on behalf of the property owner. The site is approximately 3.2 acres and consists of 24 single-family lots and two areas of municipal lane. The proposal includes a 31-storey building with six- and seven-storey podiums and a 29-storey tower with a six-storey podium.
The application proposes a mixed-use development with 333 strata units, 271 market rental units, 72 non-market rental units, and nine live/work units. The applicant also proposes 6,545 square feet of commercial space fronting Mountain Highway and a 6,631 square foot childcare facility.
A total of 624 parking spaces are proposed. The applicant is hosting an in-person public information meeting on April 17, which will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1560 Hunter Street.
April 15 to 29, 2024 — Public information meeting (virtual)
The applicant will also host a virtual public information meeting, where locals can learn more about the application and share their thoughts with the District of North Vancouver. A link to the virtual meeting will be posted tomorrow.
The development includes a new north/south lane through the site to connect Hunter Street to Fern Street and a portion of Lynn Creek Town Centre’s ‘green spine’ linear park. The green spine will provide a landscaped pedestrian connection between Hunter and Fern Streets on the east side of the development site.
Can the bike lane be added to the green spine? This section of road is vital for the movement of all people in North Vancouver and beyond. The existing Mountain Highway has been reduced in areas to one lane. I had such hope that a new road would be built in this area (one for local traffic one going to the bridge) but alas just more condos.
The headline here says this is a 333 units, but that seems to be only part of the development. According to DNV:
“The application as submitted proposes a mixed-use development with 333 owner (strata) units, 271 market rental units, 72 non-market rental units, nine live/work units, approximately 608 sq m (6,545 sq ft) of commercial space fronting Mountain Highway, and a 616 sq m (6,631 sq ft) childcare facility.”
That suggests 333 strata units, plus 343 market and non-market rental units, plus 9 live/work units, plus commercial space.
Perhaps the headline should say this is a 685 unit development.
The correct number is 676 units since the nine live/work units are included in the other counts. A 616 sq-m (6621 sq-ft) childcare facility is also included. Yes, the headline should be corrected from 333 to 676 units.
There is already too much congestion on Mountain Highway and access to 2nd Narrows Bridge.
We need another road besides Mountain HIghway.
This development is much to large for the area. Where will the children go to school? Lions gate Hospital is already at over capacity.
There is not a large enough Community Recreation centre in the area. Ron Andrews and Parkgate are also at capacity.
Our District Council needs to rethink these applications. I know it is money for the district but there comes a time when traffic/congestion that already exists is dealt with. Not all of us ride bikes (majority don’t)
It is unfortunate that we on the North Shore have become and will continue
to become a least desirable place to live. The continued approval (with mandate from the B. C. provincial govt.) to increase density without infrastructure improvements and regard for liveability
in my view has and will continue to effect residents health and welfare in North Vancouver.