CD-1 Rezoning 1550 West 11th Avenue — Public Hearing, February 5, 2026

Motion 4 Carried

Summary

Proposed rezoning of 1550 West 11th Avenue to allow a 17-storey, 160-unit mixed-use rental building with 20% below-market units and ground-floor commercial space, under the Broadway Plan.
Speakers raised concerns about very small unit sizes (some one-bedrooms as small as 381 sq ft), the applicant's track record of not advancing previously approved rezonings to development permit stage, short-term rentals (Airbnbs) reportedly operating in the existing building, and the adequacy of tenant protections.
Council discussion highlighted that there is no minimum size for one-bedroom units in city policy; staff acknowledged units in this proposal appear smaller than average and that livability is a concern, but confirmed the proposal meets current regulations.
Staff confirmed that below-market one-bedroom unit count will be conditioned to match the existing building's 14 one-bedroom units at the development permit stage.
Councillor Meiszner voted against, citing concern about the extremely small unit sizes; all other present councillors voted in favour.
Motion carried with Councillor Meiszner opposed and Councillors Bligh, Fry, and Orr absent.