2400 Block Clarke Street – OCP Amendment, Heritage Revitalization Agreement, Development Permit

Application #HRA00007
Location: the entire 2400 Block between Spring St. and Clarke St. and between Kyle St. and Queens St.
Developer website: placemakercommunities.com/kyle-clarke

We would like your feedback on an Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment, Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Development Permit application for the entire 2400 Block between Clarke and Spring Streets and between Kyle and Queens Streets. The proposal involves: an amendment to the OCP to increase the maximum height to six storeys for those portions of the block currently limited to three storeys; approval of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement to enable the relocation of a heritage building at 2419 Clarke Street; and, issuance of a development permit for the new buildings.

This proposal includes:

• two, 6-storey, mixed-use residential/commercial buildings separated by a pedestrian mews;
• 177 residential units consisting of 98 strata units and 79 market rental units including total number of 9 live/work units (5 strata and 4 rental);
• approximately 23,402sq.ft. of commercial floor space;
• a proposed gross floor area ratio of approximately 3.13;
• 258 vehicle parking spaces on 2 underground levels accessed off Spring Street, 271 residential and commercial bicycle spaces; and
• relocation of the existing heritage building presently located at 2419 Clarke Street to the corner of Clarke Street and Queens Street Plaza to be used for commercial purposes.

*Applicants may update their proposal during the course of the application review process – details above reflect the most recent version to be presented for Council consideration.

Next Steps

On November 26, 2024, Council will consider adopting the HRA Repeal Bylaw, Bylaw No. 3487, three readings of a new HRA bylaw, and the Housing Agreement Bylaw.

Questions for City planning staff can be emailed to planning@portmoody.ca.