310 Blackley Street

Project Update April 2024: City-led consultation for this project has now concluded. The feedback received is being reviewed by City staff and will be considered by the applicant. Feedback focused on the desire for more dense, mixed-use developments in Queensborough. Results of the City-led consultation will be presented to Council. and shared back here. This was the final opportunity for public comment before the application is presented to Council for first, and second, and third readings

What's being proposed?

The City has received a rezoning application (Zoning Bylaw amendment) for 310 Blackley Street. The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from M-1 (Light Industrial Districts) to RT-3A (Queensborough Townhouse Districts) to align the property with the Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node Master Plan. The Master Plan and the Queensborough Community Plan designate 310 Blackley Street as RM (Residential – Multiple Unit Buildings). The current M-1 zoning is inconsistent with this designation, and a rezoning application is required to bring the property into alignment with the Master Plan and Community Plan.

The purpose of the rezoning is to align the zoning for 310 Blackley Street with that of the neighbouring properties, so it can be developed in accordance with the Master Plan at a later date through a Development Permit review. Demolition of the existing house, which was built in 1915, would be required to facilitate future development.

The proposed RT-3A (Queensborough Townhouse Districts) zoning would permit a residential townhouse development on this site. Under this zone, three-storey townhouse units would be permitted.

What is the Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node Master Plan?

The Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node Master Plan was created to guide the development of properties within the area and includes parks, greenways, streetscape plans, and public realm design guidelines. The Plan was approved by Council in 2016 after consultation with the community, property owners within the plan area, the Queensborough Residents’ Association, the Advisory Planning Commission, and the New Westminster Design Panel. Click here to learn more about the Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node Master Plan.

City-led Consultation

Community engagement was conducted during development of the Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node Master Plan, and the community played a key role in shaping the plan for this neighbourhood. While the proposed rezoning is consistent with this plan, we have asked the community to submit any comments they might have about the proposed rezoning.

The City-led consultation was held from April 2 to 23, 2024. The feedback received is being reviewed by City staff and will be considered by the applicant. Staff will present the results of the City-led consultation to Council. This was the final opportunity for public comment before it is presented to Council.