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Town of View Royal Housing Supply Update Report Presentation

May 9, 2023Pages 236–2435 sections

Presentation deck summarizing the findings of the Housing Supply Update Report for the May 9, 2023 meeting.

3 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS, ADOPTION OF
May 9, 2023446 total units under construction354 rental units92 strata units4 large projects with approved development permits

Town of View Royal Housing Supply Update Report

Committee of the Whole – May 9, 2023

Page 236–243

Purpose:

  • To provide an update on the total number of dwelling units in large mixed-use and multi-unit residential developments, that are:
    • currently under construction; or
    • approved by Council but not yet under construction (no building permit).
Town of View Royal Street Map showing locations and unit counts for dwelling units under construction as of May 3, 2023, totaling 446 units
Town of View Royal Street Map showing locations and unit counts for dwelling units under construction as of May 3, 2023, totaling 446 units
Page 236–243

Dwelling units under construction

Number Address Photo Project Details
1 244 Island Hwy (Skyview)
Photo of concrete foundation and rebar at the 244 Island Hwy construction site
Photo of concrete foundation and rebar at the 244 Island Hwy construction site
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)
Photo of a truck at the active construction site for 258 Helmcken Rd
Photo of a truck at the active construction site for 258 Helmcken Rd
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
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Dwelling units approved by Council, but not under construction

Number Address Photo Project Details
4 1449 Burnside Rd W (Aspire)
Photo of excavation site with heavy machinery at 1449 Burnside Rd W
Photo of excavation site with heavy machinery at 1449 Burnside Rd W
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)
Architectural rendering of the Portage Park multi-unit residential building
Architectural rendering of the Portage Park multi-unit residential building
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
6 2000 West Park Lane (West Park 1)
Architectural rendering of the West Park 1 residential building
Architectural rendering of the West Park 1 residential building
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
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
Page 236–243

Summary:

  • Three large projects currently under construction
    • A total of 446 new dwelling units, including 354 rental units and 92 strata units
  • Four large projects with approved development permits; however, building permits have not been received or issued
    • A total of 435 new dwelling units, including 234 rental dwelling units and 201 strata units
Page 236–243

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Extracted from: 2023 05 09 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf