760 Tolmie Ave. application 2023 (Townline developments)
(old bowling alley site) three towers 21-24 storey, mixed use - 1st referral document
We understand this project to 555 dedicated market rental units over top of commercial (Superstore). The project is a ‘complete community’ that is, it includes private space amenities for the residents, that are not accessible to the public.
Community public open house held September 14th at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre
The details below have been amended to reflect the new information provided
August 11, 2023 MVCCA received. a second referral document from Sannich Planning. On inquiry we learned that there have been minor changes to the proposed massing and floor area.
MVCCA heard of this project on Jan.12th, when we received a referral document, from Saanich Planning. We arranged for MVCCA and QCHCA to hold a joint Zoom meeting with Townline on Feb. 9th, where they provided a detailed presentation of the project design.
The slides from that presentation have not been provided.
This image is a detail of the main public amenity, including a closure to cars, of a section of Oak Street. The 'Oak St plaza'
idea is a use of CAC money that has not been given public consultation and is not in the UD Plan.
Community public open house held September 14th at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre
The details below have been amended to reflect the new information provided
August 11, 2023 MVCCA received. a second referral document from Sannich Planning. On inquiry we learned that there have been minor changes to the proposed massing and floor area.
MVCCA heard of this project on Jan.12th, when we received a referral document, from Saanich Planning. We arranged for MVCCA and QCHCA to hold a joint Zoom meeting with Townline on Feb. 9th, where they provided a detailed presentation of the project design.
The slides from that presentation have not been provided.
This image is a detail of the main public amenity, including a closure to cars, of a section of Oak Street. The 'Oak St plaza'
idea is a use of CAC money that has not been given public consultation and is not in the UD Plan.
760 Tolmie Ave. application (we welcome corrections to any errors of fact)
prepared: based on listening to ADP presentation 6 Sept. 2023 and Open House Sept. 14
All 555 housing units are market rental - guaranteed rental for life of building - exempt from CACs
Three towers on top of a 92,000 sq. ft. Superstore (owner of site is Townline)
Tower 1 (24 storey), Tower 2 (21 storey), Tower 3 (21 storey)
- slope of site will cause the towers to appear approx. same height
- project within Saanich Core land use designation (see UD plan Fig. 5.1 and 5.1.4 which allows for up to 24
storeys. Policy 5.1.4. reads in part “demonstrates how increased building height can contribute to on-site
open space and public realm improvements”
Superstore entrances at Oak & Roderick and at Oak & Tolmie
Underground parking entrances: for residents - off Roderick, for public - off Roderick and Tolmie
Units: 116 studio - studios to be approx. 400 sq. ft.
197 one bedroom
63 one bedroom and den
114 two-bedroom (30% of units 2-3 bedrooms)
58 three bedroom
7 townhouses at street level – on Roderick
Audley Crossing (UD Policy 7.9) - limited streetscaping and location of loading bays
- laneway is needed for building and is part of a longer laneway proposed in the UD plan
Required improvements
boulevard trees, sidewalks and bike lane on Tolmie
Private amenities (only available to residents) include:
1) on roof of Superstore - green space with play area, dog walk, fire pit, event stage, etc.
2) indoor - two lane bowling alley, meeting room, Chef’s kitchen, shared office space, indoor gym, bike repair
3) top of tower #1 - special events space that can be booked by tenants (276 sq. meters)
Public amenities (land for Audley Crossing ‘may’ be considered as amenity)
1) streetscaping around building “parklettes”
2) artwork by bowing alley window and on Oak St. “cultural wall node”
3) plaza at corner of Oak and Roderick – entrance to Superstore and entrance to tower #1
see UD plan policy 9.2.7 iii (entrance plan description)
4) plaza at front entrances of towers #2 and #3)
5) cash CAC contributions to be determined.
Parking: four levels of underground parking (2 of which are for residents)
resident parking = 508 visitor parking = 56 commercial parking = 389
Underground parking entrances: for residents - off Roderick, for public - off Roderick and Tolmie
Bike parking at 1:1 ratio, dedicated bike elevator
Time frame - if approval in 2023 then construction can begin mid-2024
Design features are consistent with Uptown Douglas Plan objectives
Note: “Policy 5.7.9 Encourage redevelopment of the old Mayfair Lanes site (760 Tolmie Avenue) with a mix
of uses that incorporates public open space, active uses and a significant residential component”
prepared: based on listening to ADP presentation 6 Sept. 2023 and Open House Sept. 14
All 555 housing units are market rental - guaranteed rental for life of building - exempt from CACs
Three towers on top of a 92,000 sq. ft. Superstore (owner of site is Townline)
Tower 1 (24 storey), Tower 2 (21 storey), Tower 3 (21 storey)
- slope of site will cause the towers to appear approx. same height
- project within Saanich Core land use designation (see UD plan Fig. 5.1 and 5.1.4 which allows for up to 24
storeys. Policy 5.1.4. reads in part “demonstrates how increased building height can contribute to on-site
open space and public realm improvements”
Superstore entrances at Oak & Roderick and at Oak & Tolmie
Underground parking entrances: for residents - off Roderick, for public - off Roderick and Tolmie
Units: 116 studio - studios to be approx. 400 sq. ft.
197 one bedroom
63 one bedroom and den
114 two-bedroom (30% of units 2-3 bedrooms)
58 three bedroom
7 townhouses at street level – on Roderick
Audley Crossing (UD Policy 7.9) - limited streetscaping and location of loading bays
- laneway is needed for building and is part of a longer laneway proposed in the UD plan
Required improvements
boulevard trees, sidewalks and bike lane on Tolmie
Private amenities (only available to residents) include:
1) on roof of Superstore - green space with play area, dog walk, fire pit, event stage, etc.
2) indoor - two lane bowling alley, meeting room, Chef’s kitchen, shared office space, indoor gym, bike repair
3) top of tower #1 - special events space that can be booked by tenants (276 sq. meters)
Public amenities (land for Audley Crossing ‘may’ be considered as amenity)
1) streetscaping around building “parklettes”
2) artwork by bowing alley window and on Oak St. “cultural wall node”
3) plaza at corner of Oak and Roderick – entrance to Superstore and entrance to tower #1
see UD plan policy 9.2.7 iii (entrance plan description)
4) plaza at front entrances of towers #2 and #3)
5) cash CAC contributions to be determined.
Parking: four levels of underground parking (2 of which are for residents)
resident parking = 508 visitor parking = 56 commercial parking = 389
Underground parking entrances: for residents - off Roderick, for public - off Roderick and Tolmie
Bike parking at 1:1 ratio, dedicated bike elevator
Time frame - if approval in 2023 then construction can begin mid-2024
Design features are consistent with Uptown Douglas Plan objectives
Note: “Policy 5.7.9 Encourage redevelopment of the old Mayfair Lanes site (760 Tolmie Avenue) with a mix
of uses that incorporates public open space, active uses and a significant residential component”
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page updated to 10 March 2023
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