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Existing commercial unit for proposed retail liquor store.
Project Update, April 2024: At its meeting on April 8, 2024, New Westminster City Council gave three readings to the Zoning Amendment Bylaw. Click here to access the report to Council.
What's being proposed?
An application for a Zoning Bylaw amendment has been received for 812 Twentieth Street. The proposal is for a site-specific text amendment to the Local Commercial (C-1) zone to allow a private, stand-alone retail liquor store on the subject site. The use would be located within the existing commercial retail unit on the property, and modifications would include interior building alterations.
Since the proponent is seeking to relocate an existing retail liquor store license to the subject property, this Zoning Bylaw amendment application is being reviewed concurrently with a Transfer of Location application to the Province.
How can I engage?
City-led consultation included an online survey, which was open for participation from August 30 and September 20, 2023. Residents located within 100 metres of the project were notified of the survey, and an invitation to participate was also posted in the New West Record.
A total of 20 survey responses were received, which voiced a mix of support and opposition for the project (55% felt that the use would fit well or somewhat well/neutral, and 45% felt that the use would not fit well). Key themes gathered during public consultation are summarized in the table below and all feedback received can be accessed here.
Feedback in Favour of the Proposal
Feedback Counter to the Proposal
Potential to bring more shoppers to the area
Possibility of more vehicle traffic
May assist neighbouring businesses by attracting more foot traffic
Perception of decreased safety/increased disruption in area and/or rear lane
Safety Concerns and Experiences with Existing Stores
Neither the City nor New Westminster Police have had complaints or concerns with any of the existing private retail liquor stores to date.
Parking and Traffic
Since there is no additional floor space proposed on-site and the proposed use remains as commercial, City bylaws do not require additional parking to be added to the site. Existing parking is currently located at the rear of the existing commercial building. The proposal has been reviewed by Engineering Services and Transportation Division staff and no requirements or comments were noted.
Existing commercial unit for proposed retail liquor store.
Project Update, April 2024: At its meeting on April 8, 2024, New Westminster City Council gave three readings to the Zoning Amendment Bylaw. Click here to access the report to Council.
What's being proposed?
An application for a Zoning Bylaw amendment has been received for 812 Twentieth Street. The proposal is for a site-specific text amendment to the Local Commercial (C-1) zone to allow a private, stand-alone retail liquor store on the subject site. The use would be located within the existing commercial retail unit on the property, and modifications would include interior building alterations.
Since the proponent is seeking to relocate an existing retail liquor store license to the subject property, this Zoning Bylaw amendment application is being reviewed concurrently with a Transfer of Location application to the Province.
How can I engage?
City-led consultation included an online survey, which was open for participation from August 30 and September 20, 2023. Residents located within 100 metres of the project were notified of the survey, and an invitation to participate was also posted in the New West Record.
A total of 20 survey responses were received, which voiced a mix of support and opposition for the project (55% felt that the use would fit well or somewhat well/neutral, and 45% felt that the use would not fit well). Key themes gathered during public consultation are summarized in the table below and all feedback received can be accessed here.
Feedback in Favour of the Proposal
Feedback Counter to the Proposal
Potential to bring more shoppers to the area
Possibility of more vehicle traffic
May assist neighbouring businesses by attracting more foot traffic
Perception of decreased safety/increased disruption in area and/or rear lane
Safety Concerns and Experiences with Existing Stores
Neither the City nor New Westminster Police have had complaints or concerns with any of the existing private retail liquor stores to date.
Parking and Traffic
Since there is no additional floor space proposed on-site and the proposed use remains as commercial, City bylaws do not require additional parking to be added to the site. Existing parking is currently located at the rear of the existing commercial building. The proposal has been reviewed by Engineering Services and Transportation Division staff and no requirements or comments were noted.
The following survey seeks to gather feedback on the proposed site-specific Zoning Bylaw text amendment to facilitate a retail liquor store at 812 Twentieth Street.
Your input will be summarized and included in a report to Council as part of their consideration of the application.
Please provide your comments by end of day September 20, 2023.
Prefer to participate in a different language? Click the Select Language button at the top right of the page, and choose your language. The survey, page content, and all other feedback tools will be translated. We are also happy to offer additional support to receive your feedback. Please contact us at devfeedback@newwestcity.ca with requests.
Existing commercial unit for proposed retail liquor store.
