Twelve more storeys of housing are coming to North Vancouver’s Lynn Creek neighbourhood, albeit in two separate buildings.
District council voted Monday (March 21) to advance two all-rental housing projects in the burgeoning town centre.
Council voted to rezone five single-family lots at 1565-1589 Rupert St. for a six-storey building with 95 rental homes, 19 of which will be offered at below market rates considered accessible to households with incomes of $30,000 to $85,000 per year.
The unit mix includes 21 studios, 35 one-bedroom, 37 two-bedroom and two three-bedroom apartments.
The proposal was almost unanimously supported when it came up for a public hearing on March 1 and it stoked little quibble from council.
Council members praised the project for its proximity to Phibbs Exchange, its use of non-carbon energy for heating, the inclusion of affordable rentals, and the provision for a “green spine” linear park that is to run north and south through the neighbourhood as it develops.
“I believe this to be an excellent site for this kind of housing, and I believe this kind of housing to be badly needed by our community,” said Coun. Jim Hanson. “I believe that projects such as this do have widespread community support.”
Earlier in the meeting council also voted unanimously to grant a development permit (the final step in the process) for 220 Mountain Hwy and 1515-1555 Oxford St.
Council initially voted to rezone the seven single-family lots for a six-storey, 140 unit all-rental building in 2021, although the process was not finalized until earlier this year.
