We, the communities of Deep Cove and North Dollarton, oppose Darwin Properties' plans to redevelop the properties located at 1012-1110 Deep Cove Road. We believe any development should be consistent with the current zoning of these properties, especially the VC-DC zoning of 1012-1046 Deep Cove Road. We note that the current VC-DC zoning was established in 2011 as a result of significant community opposition to Darwin Properties' proposed redevelopment of these properties at the time. The VC-DC zoning restricts the building height to 25 ft or two storeys, in contrast to the previous C2 and C3 zoning that allowed for a maximum building height of 40 ft. VC-DC zoning calls for the site to be used primarily for commercial purposes with the possibility of residential units on a second floor. We are appalled at the DNV's willingness to consider Darwin's current development proposal, including the zoning variances and rezoning that will be required, given that the community went through this just 6 years ago and was successful in having the bylaws amended to reflect their preferences.
Updates
January 29, 2017
The scale of this response has secured a formal meeting with the district planning department to discuss the zoning history of the Deep Cove Road properties. My next step is to submit our compiled arguments concerning the intent of the 2011 bylaws to the council members. I will provide a summary of their official feedback once that conversation concludes.
Reached 100 supporters
January 29, 2017
49 Comments
On top of the other problems, I see no space for a playground or yards. With Myrtle Park set aside for games and its playground cut in half and Panorama Park and Cates Park overflowing in the summer more housing without green space is the last thing we need. And then there is the parking problem, 14 spaces for a pub is ridiculous!
This community already went through this exact process 6 years ago with the same developer, why again is illogical.The developer even wants to rezone a single family unit just so he build two more units. It will affect so many peoples privacy, lives and value of their homes
Strongly opposed to this variance. This development has already affected my daughters wonderful and well establish pre-school, which now has to move out of the DC community altogether. Sad, very sad that the District is considering this.
Living right behind the Raven where proposed second row of buildings will be. Greatly concerned about my natural light being blocked due to proposed increase in height restrictions. Am an avid gardener and sunlight is essential.
This is the wrong project in the wrong place. Allowing this variance so that the developer can increase his profits should not be considered. Traffic loads are already unbearable & this would only add to it. Central Motors serves a great many people in this area in a very convenient location that cannot be replaced nearby.
I strongly support this petition. Darwin does not respect the community. We went through this same dance with them 6 years ago .
Stop developers ruining our neighborhood and adversely affecting property values around their developments
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We, the communities of Deep Cove and North Dollarton, oppose Darwin Properties' plans to redevelop the properties located at 1012-1110 Deep Cove Road. We believe any development should be consistent with the current zoning of these properties, especially the VC-DC zoning of 1012-1046 Deep Cove Road. We note that the current VC-DC zoning was established in 2011 as a result of significant community opposition to Darwin Properties' proposed redevelopment of these properties at the time. The VC-DC zoning restricts the building height to 25 ft or two storeys, in contrast to the previous C2 and C3 zoning that allowed for a maximum building height of 40 ft. VC-DC zoning calls for the site to be used primarily for commercial purposes with the possibility of residential units on a second floor. We are appalled at the DNV's willingness to consider Darwin's current development proposal, including the zoning variances and rezoning that will be required, given that the community went through this just 6 years ago and was successful in having the bylaws amended to reflect their preferences.
Updates
January 29, 2017
The scale of this response has secured a formal meeting with the district planning department to discuss the zoning history of the Deep Cove Road properties. My next step is to submit our compiled arguments concerning the intent of the 2011 bylaws to the council members. I will provide a summary of their official feedback once that conversation concludes.
Reached 100 supporters
January 29, 2017
49 Comments
I have written to Mr. Zhang and expressed my concerns about the propsed height of the development and its impact on the immediate neighbours. As well, I wondered why there is no provision for any subsidized housing. Deep Cove has always been a diverse community, and I regret new housing is priced for the market.
On top of the other problems, I see no space for a playground or yards. With Myrtle Park set aside for games and its playground cut in half and Panorama Park and Cates Park overflowing in the summer more housing without green space is the last thing we need. And then there is the parking problem, 14 spaces for a pub is ridiculous!
This community already went through this exact process 6 years ago with the same developer, why again is illogical.The developer even wants to rezone a single family unit just so he build two more units. It will affect so many peoples privacy, lives and value of their homes
Strongly opposed to this variance. This development has already affected my daughters wonderful and well establish pre-school, which now has to move out of the DC community altogether. Sad, very sad that the District is considering this.
Living right behind the Raven where proposed second row of buildings will be. Greatly concerned about my natural light being blocked due to proposed increase in height restrictions. Am an avid gardener and sunlight is essential.
This is the wrong project in the wrong place. Allowing this variance so that the developer can increase his profits should not be considered. Traffic loads are already unbearable & this would only add to it. Central Motors serves a great many people in this area in a very convenient location that cannot be replaced nearby.
I strongly support this petition. Darwin does not respect the community. We went through this same dance with them 6 years ago .
Stop developers ruining our neighborhood and adversely affecting property values around their developments
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I have written to Mr. Zhang and expressed my concerns about the propsed height of the development and its impact on the immediate neighbours. As well, I wondered why there is no provision for any subsidized housing. Deep Cove has always been a diverse community, and I regret new housing is priced for the market.