Mixed-Use High Rise Development Proposal for Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall Site

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April 15, 2025 - The results of the Consultation Program were received into the record at the Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. Council also passed a motion to encourage the applicant to work with City staff on a revised plan that addresses the feedback from the community, including concerns about building height and traffic.

April 10, 2025 - Council to receive the Consultation Program Results report at the Regular Meeting on April 14th, 2025. The report can be accessed in the Application Documents and Reports section of this webpage. Binders with background information are available for review at the Development Counter of City Hall. These can be viewed between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday, exclusive of Statutory Holidays.

Mar. 31, 2025 - Feedback is now closed on this application. Staff are compiling the findings to share with Council, the applicant and the community. These findings will be shared with Council at an upcoming public meeting. Date is to be confirmed. Following the meeting, the applicant will have the opportunity to revise their application before it is presented to Council for consideration.


Location:
1219 56 Street, 5499 12 Avenue, 1236 55 Street and Unaddressed Parcel with
PID 008-792-801
File Number:LU009754
Applicant:Stefan Melnyk, Century Group Lands Corporation

View of proposed development from above (note that existing Shoppers Drug Mart building shown in bottom left corner is not part of the proposed development)

The Tsawwassen Town Centre Master Plan development application is comprised of 4 mixed-use residential towers up to 24 storeys in height situated on separate podiums at the key intersection of a proposed new local street network, near the middle of the site. Mid-rise residential buildings and podiums, between five and six storeys, are proposed at the site peripheries adjacent to neighbouring land uses. The proposed development would replace the existing single-storey auto-oriented strip mall, a grocery store and ancillary parking lots. Key features of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Master Plan development application include:

  • Approximately 1,433 residential units, including a mix of strata, market and non-market rental
  • Approximately 6,596 m2 (71,000 ft2) of commercial space, including a 2,880 m2 (31,000 ft2) grocery store
  • Total Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 3.4 (approximately 3.3 FSR for north lot and 3.5 FSR for south lot)
  • The proposed development would consist of 5 phases across two, separate legal parcels
  • Approximately 1,833 vehicle parking stalls

This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan. The proposal includes applications for:

  • Rezoning from Core Commercial (C1), Comprehensive Development Zone No. 332 (C.D. 332) and Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to a new Comprehensive Development Zone; and
  • A subdivision to convert the four existing lots into two lots.

A development permit would be required for each phase of the mixed-use development to regulate the form and character in the Tsawwassen Neighbourhood Centre and Corridors (SD1-A) development permit area. Approval of the development permits would be delegated to the General Manager, Development.

Community Contribution Proposed

Under the Urban Centres (UC) land use designation, up to 24 storeys are permitted where a significant community contribution is provided. Rental and non-market housing contributions are expected for projects that include buildings that are 18 storeys or higher. As a community contribution, the owner is proposing to provide a new Community Hub, consisting of a library and mobility hub space along 56 Street. The proposed mobility hub would incorporate features intended to encourage alternative transportation modes, including bike storage and car share. The proposed library would spill-out onto a publicly accessible central plaza to the west, creating an outdoor gathering space for the community. The owner is also proposing for 20 percent of the total residential units to be rental units, secured under the new Comprehensive Development Zone. Five percent of the total residential units would be provided as below-market rental housing. The proposed community contributions would be secured through legal agreements. Staff will be reviewing the contribution proposal and seeking public input as part of the overall application.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Planner by telephone or email with the contact information provided on this webpage.

April 15, 2025 - The results of the Consultation Program were received into the record at the Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. Council also passed a motion to encourage the applicant to work with City staff on a revised plan that addresses the feedback from the community, including concerns about building height and traffic.

April 10, 2025 - Council to receive the Consultation Program Results report at the Regular Meeting on April 14th, 2025. The report can be accessed in the Application Documents and Reports section of this webpage. Binders with background information are available for review at the Development Counter of City Hall. These can be viewed between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday, exclusive of Statutory Holidays.

Mar. 31, 2025 - Feedback is now closed on this application. Staff are compiling the findings to share with Council, the applicant and the community. These findings will be shared with Council at an upcoming public meeting. Date is to be confirmed. Following the meeting, the applicant will have the opportunity to revise their application before it is presented to Council for consideration.


Location:
1219 56 Street, 5499 12 Avenue, 1236 55 Street and Unaddressed Parcel with
PID 008-792-801
File Number:LU009754
Applicant:Stefan Melnyk, Century Group Lands Corporation

View of proposed development from above (note that existing Shoppers Drug Mart building shown in bottom left corner is not part of the proposed development)

The Tsawwassen Town Centre Master Plan development application is comprised of 4 mixed-use residential towers up to 24 storeys in height situated on separate podiums at the key intersection of a proposed new local street network, near the middle of the site. Mid-rise residential buildings and podiums, between five and six storeys, are proposed at the site peripheries adjacent to neighbouring land uses. The proposed development would replace the existing single-storey auto-oriented strip mall, a grocery store and ancillary parking lots. Key features of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Master Plan development application include:

  • Approximately 1,433 residential units, including a mix of strata, market and non-market rental
  • Approximately 6,596 m2 (71,000 ft2) of commercial space, including a 2,880 m2 (31,000 ft2) grocery store
  • Total Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 3.4 (approximately 3.3 FSR for north lot and 3.5 FSR for south lot)
  • The proposed development would consist of 5 phases across two, separate legal parcels
  • Approximately 1,833 vehicle parking stalls

This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan. The proposal includes applications for:

  • Rezoning from Core Commercial (C1), Comprehensive Development Zone No. 332 (C.D. 332) and Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to a new Comprehensive Development Zone; and
  • A subdivision to convert the four existing lots into two lots.

A development permit would be required for each phase of the mixed-use development to regulate the form and character in the Tsawwassen Neighbourhood Centre and Corridors (SD1-A) development permit area. Approval of the development permits would be delegated to the General Manager, Development.

Community Contribution Proposed

Under the Urban Centres (UC) land use designation, up to 24 storeys are permitted where a significant community contribution is provided. Rental and non-market housing contributions are expected for projects that include buildings that are 18 storeys or higher. As a community contribution, the owner is proposing to provide a new Community Hub, consisting of a library and mobility hub space along 56 Street. The proposed mobility hub would incorporate features intended to encourage alternative transportation modes, including bike storage and car share. The proposed library would spill-out onto a publicly accessible central plaza to the west, creating an outdoor gathering space for the community. The owner is also proposing for 20 percent of the total residential units to be rental units, secured under the new Comprehensive Development Zone. Five percent of the total residential units would be provided as below-market rental housing. The proposed community contributions would be secured through legal agreements. Staff will be reviewing the contribution proposal and seeking public input as part of the overall application.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Planner by telephone or email with the contact information provided on this webpage.

Page last updated: 15 Apr 2025, 02:58 PM