Update: February 2022
This project is now complete.
Development application and related documents
December 2013 update
The proposed bylaws received second and third readings at the December 2, 2013, Council meeting, and were adopted at the December 9, 2013, Council meeting.
November 2013 update and documents:
A Public Meeting/Public Hearing was held on November 21, 2013, for Council to consider submissions from the public.
November 21 Public Hearing/Public Meeting video
Council Report and Appendices A to G – Council report, context map, policy background, DRC minutes, application timeline, notification area, project data sheet, et al
Appendix H – Report by Burgess Cawley Sullivan & Associates (Community Amenity Contribution)
Appendix I – Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4768, 2013
Appendix J – Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4767, 2013
Appendix K – Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 4769, 2013
Appendix K, Schedule A – Phased Development Agreement
Appendix L – Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 4763, 2013
Appendix M – Development Permit 12-069
Appendix M, Schedule B, Part 1 of Drawing Booklet – Renderings, massing views, diagrams, existing Ambleside character photos, precedent photos, and sustainability
Appendix M, Schedule B, Part 2 of Drawing Booklet – Architectural plans, elevations, sections, and shadow studies
Appendix M, Schedule B, Part 3 of Drawing Booklet – Landscape plans, view studies, and project summary data
October 2013 update and documents:
On Monday, October 21, 2013 Council gave first reading to the development bylaws and set the date for a Public Hearing and Public Meeting as follows:
Public Hearing and Public Meeting
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Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 6 p.m.
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Main Theatre of the Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, BC
The applicant hosted two public information meetings prior to the Public Hearing. The meetings gve residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed development and ask questions of the applicant in an open house format. Meetings were held:
Public Information Meetings
West Vancouver Community Centre Atrium, 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
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Saturday, November 9, 2013, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013, 4 – 7 p.m.
Notice of Public Hearing and Public Meeting and Council Report
September 2013 update and documents:
Staff reported back on Monday, September 30, 2013 to provide Council with an update on the potential Community Amenity Contribution resulting from the development.
Council Report and Appendices A and B
As directed by Council on Monday, June 17, 2013, the refined proposal returned to the Design Review Committee on Thursday, September 5, 2013 for further review and comment.
Report to Design Review Committee
Drawing booklet dated September 5, 2013
PowerPoint presentation by applicant to Design Review Committee
July 2013 update and documents:
Staff reported back on Monday, July 22, 2013 to provide Council with a progress report on the potential Community Amenity Contribution resulting from the development.
June 2013 update and documents:
Staff reported back on Monday, June 17, 2013 to provide Council with the outcome of the Design Review Committee’s May 30 consideration of the revised proposal, to recommend final refinements to the proposal, to affirm next steps, and to recommend that staff be directed to begin preparation of the necessary implementing bylaws and permits.
Council report and Appendices A-E
Appendix F - Drawing Booklet
May 2013 update and documents:
Staff reported back to Council on May 13, 2013 with the revised submission provided by Grosvenor in response to Council’s direction on March 4, 2013. Council directed that the project be referred this May to the Design Review Committee for additional feedback before returning to Council in June or July for next steps and possible direction to prepare bylaws.
Design Review Committee (May 30)
Report to Design Review Committee
Revised drawing booklet
Council (May 13)
Report to Council & Appendices A and B
Appendix C – Revised drawing booklet
March 2013 update and documents:
Three public consultation events were held in January. All three events were well-attended, and staff reported back to Council Council with the results of community consultation on March 4, 2013.
Display boards – District of West Vancouver
Kay Meek presentation – District of West Vancouver
Kay Meek presentation – Grosvenor
December 2012 update:
As directed by Council, the application went before the Design Review Committee for the first time on December 13 and a variety of feedback was received. It is anticipated that staff will be reporting back to Council with more information and suggested design revisions in March 2013. Any future revisions to the proposal may require additional review by the Design Review Committee.
November 2012 update and documents:
The Public Hearing and Public Meeting closed on November 21. The subject bylaws are scheduled for consideration of second and third reading at the December 2, 2013 Council meeting.
November 21 Public Hearing/Public Meeting video
The application will first appear at the November 19, 2012 regular meeting of Council with the purpose of describing the project to Mayor and Council and to recommend a public consultation process to engage residents and receive feedback. The report and attachments are available below.
Staff Report, November 13, 2012
Application Booklet
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Place Making
Chapter 3 Public Involvement
Chapter 4 District Policies
Chapter 5 Public Realm
Chapter 6 Art Engagement
Chapter 7 Architectural Response
Chapter 8 Landscape Design
Chapter 9 Sustainability
Chapter 10 Architectural Drawings
1300 Block Traffic Report (revised 8 Nov 2012)
1300 block Retail Tenant Mix and Impact Analysis (27 Aug 2012)
October 2012 update
The District of West Vancouver has received a development permit application from Grosvenor Capital Corporation for redevelopment of the 1300 Block of Marine Drive in Ambleside Village. Council approved the sale of the District-owned lands on the 1300 Block to Grosvenor in March 2012 in order to revitalize this key block, which is the entrance to Ambleside, and to further the goals of the District’s Ambleside Village Centre Strategy, which seeks to:
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Maximize the 1300 Block’s potential
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Increase housing options in Ambleside Village
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Create opportunities for vibrant local business
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Improve connections between Marine Drive and the waterfront
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Create better pedestrian access and cycling routes
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Promote new green building standards
A report to Council on the application is anticipated before year-end, at which time Council may direct the commencement of a public consultation process on the project, request additional technical review, or reject the application.