The District of North Vancouver is considering an amendment to a proposed townhouse development in Lions Gate Village that would reduce the number of parking spaces. The amendment, set to receive a second reading at today’s council meeting, comes after the developer requested a lower parking rate following feedback from the council.
The project, located on the periphery of Lions Gate Village, involves the construction of 23 stacked townhouse units in two three-storey buildings above an underground parking level. The units will feature one, two, and three-bedroom unit layouts.
Initially, the project proposed two parking spaces per unit, which some council members argued was excessive for development in a transit-friendly area. In response, the developer proposes reducing the parking rate to 1.56 spaces per unit, lowering the total number of spaces to 36, including four designated for visitors. The underground garage includes a car wash station, 46 bicycle storage spaces, and a solid waste room.
The District’s staff supports the reduction, stating it will align with the area’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Lower Capilano Marine Village Centre Implementation Plan and decrease vehicle trips, lower construction costs, and increase the porous surface area on the site.
The proposal was given its first reading on June 17, 2024, and referred to a public hearing scheduled for October 1, 2024.
Understandable less parking spots due to location near transit, however 4 guest spots only does not make sense. With all those homes, families and friends visit, often bringing elderly people with them plus gifts et. What about caregivers that may need to use those spots for several hours per day!
There are also many times of the year with celebrations and each home will have guests, think Christas, Easter, New Year plus others, with multiple homes entertaining, where are they to park?
There is already limited parking in the area!
Reducing parking will push excess cars out on to surrounding streets increasing congestion and aggravation for neighbours. Raven Woods is a perfect example of this. Raven Woods Drive is absolutely packed and residents struggle for spaces. Onsite parking should be maximized, not minimized.
I live in lower lonsdale and thank goodness I can walk to almost everywhere. There is no street parking anywhere in the Lonsdale area. Streets are filled with cars. We cannot leave the Northshore and go into Vancouver anyday of the week by car by about 2:00 on. Sometimes earlier. You have to stop building we have no room for more people. Does both councils ride bikes only. I doubt it.
Need to put counters on all these fancy bike lanes. Hardly ever see any bikes. STOP BUILDING