CD-1 Rezoning 2260-2266 West 2nd Avenue – Approve recommendations and yellow memorandum dated January 15, 2026 — Public Hearing, January 27, 2026

Motion 1 Carried

Summary

Proposed rezoning a site at 2260–2266 West 2nd Avenue (currently two four-storey rental buildings with 40 units) to allow a 22-storey, 176-unit secured rental building with 20% of floor area at below-market rents, a height of 70.8 m, and an FSR of 6.5.
Staff supported the application as consistent with the Broadway Plan (Kitsilano North sub-area); estimated public benefits included ~$2.4 million in DCL and public art contributions, plus 36 below-market units; all 38 existing tenants are protected under the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy or the Residential Tenancy Act.
Speakers in favour highlighted the city's severe housing affordability crisis, the site's proximity to transit, the need to increase rental supply in desirable neighbourhoods, and the project's compliance with existing policy.
Speakers in opposition raised concerns about loss of natural light and increased shadows to neighbouring low-rise apartments, impacts on neighbourhood character, and potential health effects of reduced sunlight.
Council discussion clarified that this block is limited to two towers under the Broadway Plan, neighbouring sites will be restricted to six-storey mid-rises, the tower floor plate is smaller than the typical maximum, and the 80-foot tower separation requirement is met.
Motion carried (Dominato, Klassen, and Sim declared conflict; Meiszner absent).