HOUSING SUPPLY UPDATE REPORT
Staff report providing an update on the status of large-scale residential projects currently under construction or approved in the Town of View Royal.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Committee of the Whole FROM: L.Taylor, RPP, MCIP Director of Development Services DATE: April 27, 2023 MEETING DATE: May 8, 2023
HOUSING SUPPLY UPDATE REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report dated April 27, 2023, titled “Housing Supply Update Report” prepared by the Director of Development Services be received.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the total number of dwelling units in large projects, including mixed-use and multi-unit residential developments, that are: currently under construction; or approved by Council but not yet under construction (no building permit).
BACKGROUND
At the Committee of the Whole Meeting on April 11, 2023, Council requested that staff bring forward an update on approved large projects (mixed-use and residential developments) in the Town to further understand the current and future housing supply being delivered by the development industry. Staff have prepared a map and table to provide a comprehensive overview of housing supply for Council’s information.
DISCUSSION
Figure 2 below is a map identifying the total number of dwelling units currently under construction in the Town, as of May 3, 2023.
Table 2 below provides a summary of each large development that is either under construction; or development permit approved by Council, but a building permit has not been received or issued yet.
| Number | Address | Photo | Project Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 244 Island Hwy (Skyview) |  |
Zoning: RM-3, Mixed Residential Use: multi-unit residential Total number of units: 37 du (strata) Building Permit Issued: April 18, 2021 for 37 units Number of Unit Types: 1 bdr – 21; 2 bdr - 16 Affordable/Accessible Units: none Construction Period: 2yrs Construction Status: Project on hold |
| 2 | 258 Helmcken Rd (Royalle) |  |
Zoning: CD-26 Zone, Island Highway/Helmcken Comprehensive Development Use: mixed-use (commercial- residential) building Total Number of Units: 55 du (strata) Building Permit Issued: December 9, 2022 for 55 units Number of Unit Types: 1 bdr – 19; 2 bdr – 35; 3 bdr - 1 Affordable/Accessible Units: none Construction Period: 2 yrs Construction Status: In progress |
| 3 | 9, 15 and 17 Erskine Lane (The Blueprint) |   |
Zoning: CD-25 Zone, Erskine Lane Residential Use: multi-unit residential Total Number of Units: 374 du (rental) Building Permit Issued: BP issued for Buildings C and D (15 and 17 Erskine Lane) on July 26, 2022 for 158 units; and BP issued for parkade only for Building A and B (9 Erskine Lane - also 158 units) Number of Unit Types: studio – 8; 1bdr – 70; 2bdr – 60; 3bdr - 20 Affordable/Accessible Units: none Construction Period: 2 yrs Construction Status: 2 out of 4 buildings in progress |
| 4 | 1449 Burnside Rd W (Aspire) |  |
Zoning: CD-24 Zone, Burnside Helmcken Centennial Use: multi-unit residential Total Number of Units: 234 du (rental) Building Permit Issued: Only excavation permit issued on Oct 7, 2022. BP application received for Building 1 only on December 22, 2023 for 94 units, but not issued Number of Unit Types: 1bdr – 76; 2bdr – 132; 3bdr - 26 Affordable/Accessible Units: none Construction Period: 2 years Construction Status: excavation in progress |
| 5 | 167 Island Hwy (Portage Park) | Zoning: CD-27: Comprehensive Development (Island Highway – Portage) Use: multi-unit residential Total Number of Units: approx. 82 du (strata) Number of Unit Types: 1bdr – 63; 2bdr - 16; 3bdr - 3 Building Permit Status: building permit not received Construction Status: not in progress |
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| 6 | 2000 West Park Lane (West Park 1) | Zoning: CD-23: Comprehensive Development (Thetis Lake) Use: multi-unit residential Total Number of Units: 48 du (strata) Number of Unit Types: 1bdr – 25; 2br - 23 Affordable/Accessible Units: none Building Permit Status: building permit received on March 24, 2023 and currently under review Construction Status: not in progress |
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| 7 | 7 Erskine Lane | Zoning: RM-3, Mixed Residential Use: multi-unit residential Total Number of Units: 71 du (strata) Number of Unit Types: 1bdr – 18; 2br – 50; 3bdr - 3 Affordable/Accessible Units: none Building Permit Status: building permit not received (Council approved development permit on May 2, 2023) Construction Status: not in progress |
CONCLUSION
There are a total of three large projects that are currently under construction and four large projects with approved development permits; however, building permits have not been received or issued. Each category can be summarized as follows:
- three large developments currently under construction, which will deliver 446 new dwelling units, including 354 rental units and 92 strata units, within the next two years.
- four large developments have development permits; however, building permits have not been received or issued. If building permits are issued for these four projects then they will deliver 435 new dwelling units, including 234 rental dwelling units and 201 strata units.
To conclude, staff recommend that Council receive this report for information.
| CONCURRENCE: | Initials | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Administrative Officer | KA | Recommend Approval |
| REVIEWED BY: | Initials |
|---|---|
| Director of Corporate Administration | n/a |
| Director of Finance | n/a |
| Director of Development Services | LT |
| Director of Engineering and Parks | n/a |
| Director of Protective Services | n/a |
