102/104 Eighth Avenue & 728 First Street

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Image rendering of the proposed project which includes a total of 10 side-by-side ground-oriented residential units


Project Update, April 2023: A Public Hearing was held on April 24, 2023, after which Council supported the application to change the Official Community Plan and Zoning. Click here to view the Public Hearing and Council meeting recordings from April 24, and click here to read the Council package and all public correspondence received.


What's being proposed?

Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment, Rezoning and Development Permit applications have been received for 102/104 Eighth Avenue and 728 First Street. A total of 10 side-by-side, ground-oriented infill townhouse residential units are proposed across two buildings, and plans indicate an overall Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 1.03. All of the proposed units would be family-friendly, containing three bedrooms, and stratified. The development proposes 11 off-street parking spaces in accordance with Zoning Bylaw requirements. Long-term bicycle storage would be provided for each unit, as per Zoning Bylaw requirements, as well as six short-term bicycle spaces.

Click here to view the architectural plan and click here to view the landscaping plan of the proposed development.


How can I engage?

There have been multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The review process was iterative and revisions were considered, based on engagement feedback, throughout the process. The process included applicant-led consultation and review by City committees, followed by revisions based on the feedback, prior to being presented to Council for approvals.

A Public Hearing was held on April 24, 2023, after which Council voted to support the application. All opportunities for engagement with this application are now complete.

Applicant-led Consultation
The applicant hosted an In-person Open House on November 1, 2022. Written feedback was accepted until November 8, 2022.

For additional information on the project, please visit the applicant’s website.

What We Heard

City staff has summarized the feedback received during applicant-led consultation, with the primary comments expressed relating to the following:

  • Support for three-bedroom, family-friendly units in Glenbrooke North;
  • Support for increased density in the neighbourhood;
  • Support for the proposed scale of development; and
  • Mixed feedback regarding the architectural expression of the project.


Project Update, April 2023: A Public Hearing was held on April 24, 2023, after which Council supported the application to change the Official Community Plan and Zoning. Click here to view the Public Hearing and Council meeting recordings from April 24, and click here to read the Council package and all public correspondence received.


What's being proposed?

Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment, Rezoning and Development Permit applications have been received for 102/104 Eighth Avenue and 728 First Street. A total of 10 side-by-side, ground-oriented infill townhouse residential units are proposed across two buildings, and plans indicate an overall Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 1.03. All of the proposed units would be family-friendly, containing three bedrooms, and stratified. The development proposes 11 off-street parking spaces in accordance with Zoning Bylaw requirements. Long-term bicycle storage would be provided for each unit, as per Zoning Bylaw requirements, as well as six short-term bicycle spaces.

Click here to view the architectural plan and click here to view the landscaping plan of the proposed development.


How can I engage?

There have been multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The review process was iterative and revisions were considered, based on engagement feedback, throughout the process. The process included applicant-led consultation and review by City committees, followed by revisions based on the feedback, prior to being presented to Council for approvals.

A Public Hearing was held on April 24, 2023, after which Council voted to support the application. All opportunities for engagement with this application are now complete.

Applicant-led Consultation
The applicant hosted an In-person Open House on November 1, 2022. Written feedback was accepted until November 8, 2022.

For additional information on the project, please visit the applicant’s website.

What We Heard

City staff has summarized the feedback received during applicant-led consultation, with the primary comments expressed relating to the following:

  • Support for three-bedroom, family-friendly units in Glenbrooke North;
  • Support for increased density in the neighbourhood;
  • Support for the proposed scale of development; and
  • Mixed feedback regarding the architectural expression of the project.
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Comments for Council

    Feedback submitted through this comment form will be part of the Public Hearing process and will be provided to Council for review and consideration prior to its final decision on the application. Comments will also be publically available on the City’s webpage and through the Council package. Please note: Comments that are disrespectful may be edited or returned to the sender for modification.

    There are multiple opportunities to provide your feedback to Council as part of the Public Hearing process, including filling out the comment form below.

    Comments can also be provided by email to clerks@newwestcity.ca; by regular mail; or you can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing. Click here to sign up to speak. Click here for more information about speaking to Council. 

    The Public Hearing will take place on April 24, 2023.

    Consultation has concluded
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