Tower Proposal for Marine and Capilano Presented to Public

A rezoning application is in the works for the Grouse Inn site at Marine Drive and Capilano Road in North Vancouver. Rafii Architects Inc. has applied for the site owner – Pacific Gate Investments Ltd. The multi-tower mixed use project was envisioned in 2012/2013 in the Lower Capilano Marine Village Centre Plan developed by the District of North Vancouver.

The proposal is for 262 residential units and 36,000 SF of commercial space with a total Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 2.5, broken down as follows:

Housing:

• Townhouses: 10 units
• Tower #1:  154 units
• Tower #2:  98 units
• Total: 262 units

Commercial:

• Commercial 4-storey mixed retail and office building:  approx 30,000 SF

• Commercial stand-alone restaurant:  approx 6,000 SF

Public:

• Public Plaza at Capilano Road and Marine Drive:  approximately 5,000 sq. ft.
• Public Park south of Curling Road:  approximately 7,500 sq. ft.