404 Second Street

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A Public Hearing was held on February 22, 2021, after which Council approved the application.

What's being proposed?

An application has been received to regularize and expand the non-conforming commercial use of the building through a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with a side and rear addition and a new basement.

Zoning Bylaw relaxations would be required to allow:

  • the commercial use;
  • increased density;
  • increased site coverage;
  • reduced front, rear (existing) and side yard setbacks (right side existing);
  • reduced parking; and
  • to maintain the existing parking space configuration.

To provide flexibility and support for the continued commercial use, the following uses would be allowed:

  • business and professional offices,
  • cafés and restaurants (excluding drive-in/drive-through restaurants),
  • personal service establishments (excluding dry cleaning establishments, electrical appliance repair shops and launderettes), and
  • retail stores (excluding convenience stores that are open past 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m.).

Additionally, the site currently includes a residential unit, which would continue to be permitted.

Sign Bylaw relaxations would also be required to allow commercial signage and the re-creation of the historic roof sign. In exchange, the building would be restored and legally protected through a Heritage Designation Bylaw.

Click here to view drawings of the proposed development.


How can I engage?

There are multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The process typically includes applicant-led consultation, review by City committees, and City-led consultation. The review process is iterative and revisions are considered, based on consultation feedback, throughout the process.

A Public Hearing was held on February 22, 2021, after which Council approved the application. All opportunities for engagement with this application are now complete.


A Public Hearing was held on February 22, 2021, after which Council approved the application.

What's being proposed?

An application has been received to regularize and expand the non-conforming commercial use of the building through a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with a side and rear addition and a new basement.

Zoning Bylaw relaxations would be required to allow:

  • the commercial use;
  • increased density;
  • increased site coverage;
  • reduced front, rear (existing) and side yard setbacks (right side existing);
  • reduced parking; and
  • to maintain the existing parking space configuration.

To provide flexibility and support for the continued commercial use, the following uses would be allowed:

  • business and professional offices,
  • cafés and restaurants (excluding drive-in/drive-through restaurants),
  • personal service establishments (excluding dry cleaning establishments, electrical appliance repair shops and launderettes), and
  • retail stores (excluding convenience stores that are open past 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m.).

Additionally, the site currently includes a residential unit, which would continue to be permitted.

Sign Bylaw relaxations would also be required to allow commercial signage and the re-creation of the historic roof sign. In exchange, the building would be restored and legally protected through a Heritage Designation Bylaw.

Click here to view drawings of the proposed development.


How can I engage?

There are multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The process typically includes applicant-led consultation, review by City committees, and City-led consultation. The review process is iterative and revisions are considered, based on consultation feedback, throughout the process.

A Public Hearing was held on February 22, 2021, after which Council approved the application. All opportunities for engagement with this application are now complete.

  • Public Hearing Postponed

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    The January 25, 2021, Public Hearing has been rescheduled to February 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

    This is due to an error in the public postcard that was distributed and is not due to any fault of the applicant. New public notification will be provided to the community. The City apologizes for any confusion this may have caused.

    To learn more about Public Hearings, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices.

  • Applicant-led Engagement: Findings

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    Options for comment through the Applicant-led engagement included email, mail, telephone and a survey. The feedback received has been reviewed by staff and made publicly available in the report to Council on Monday, November 9, 2020. No personal information provided in the feedback was publicly released.

    What we Heard

    During applicant-led consultation, the primary concerns expressed related to the variety of proposed commercial uses and signage, and lack of visitor parking.

    In response to comments received through the applicant led consultation process, additional restrictions to the uses have been added to the HRA. For retail store use, a clause has been included to exclude convenience stores that are open past 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 am; and, for personal service establishment use, a clause has been included to exclude dry cleaning establishments, electrical appliance repair shops, and launderettes.

    Additionally, the applicant has committed to installing a timer to turn off the exterior lamp above the fascia signage when the store is closed and not illuminate the roof sign in order to address light intrusion from signage. With the exception of the roof sign, limited to a size of 0.83 sq. m. (8.93 sq. ft.), all provisions of the Sign Bylaw pertaining to commercial signage must be met, which includes illumination. Light Intrusion Bylaw No. 7277, 2008 would also apply, which limits light intrusion into residential properties.