196 Street Station Plan

Hi Lori,

Apologies that the survey did not display well on your phone. We do test this and didn't pick up any issues, for the next phase of engagement maybe try rotating your phone to view the survey in portrait format which will be wider. 

The legislation requires that the City provide a pathway to redevelopment; it does not require that properties are redeveloped or indicate any timeline. Hope this clarifies. If you'd like to speak about the details of your situation please feel free to call me at 604.591.4619. 

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station webpage to learn about future engagement opportunities.

Thanks!

Don

Hi Venus,

See the response below to Todd, who asked a very similar question. 

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station webpage to learn about future engagement opportunities.

Thanks!

Hi Kate,

See the response below to Todd, who asked a very similar question. 

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station webpage to learn about future engagement opportunities.

Thanks!

Don

Hi Todd,

Thank you for your question. The City is exploring As-of-Right Zoning for non-market rental housing in transit oriented areas. It will ultimately be up to Council whether or not it is adopted. 

 For more information see the Housing Accelerator Fund webpage which includes an initiative to Increase the supply of below market affordable housing. 

https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/housing-accelerator-fund

 Also, the City's the Homelessness Plan Goal 1# is to Increase the Supply of Non-Market Housing, which includes an objective to "contribute to the creation of inclusive and diverse communities throughout Surrey by supporting the development of non-market housing in each of Surrey’s six communities."  https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/housing-homelessness/homelessness-prevention-response-plan 

 Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station webpage to learn about future engagement opportunities.

Thanks!

Don

Hi Tim,

Thanks for your question. The City has a number of policies to address the urban heat island including the Urban Forest Management Strategy and the Form and Character guidelines in the Official Community Plan. Policies address the urban tree canopy in plazas, boulevards, and on-site in private developments. Surface parking is discouraged, and green roofs and high albedo roofs are encouraged as is shading from awnings in commercial areas. Design criteria also suggest larger tree canopies in commercial areas. The City also develops stormwater management plans for new plan areas and this will be undertaken as we move forward.

Please consider registering for updates on the project website so that you receive notification of future public engagement opportunities. 

Thanks!

Don

Hi Jackie,

The City's construction waste requirements are outlined on the following website: https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/demolition-permits/demolition-recycling-requirements 

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station webpage to learn about future engagement opportunities.

Thanks!

Don

Hi Singh,

The City has no information about future bus service at this time. TransLink is responsible for the bus integration plan which is typically developed much closer to the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain opening date of 2029 when they have more certainty of the funding available. Details of TransLink's 10 Year Investment Plan can be found here https://www.translink.ca/plans-and-projects/strategies-plans-and-guidelines/transit-and-transportation-planning/ten-year-investment-plan 

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station Plan webpage, for notification of future public engagement opportunities. 

Thanks,

Don

Hi Jesus,

The City initially committed to undertaking secondary plans for the areas around all the new Surrey - Langley SkyTrain stations as part of the Supportive Policies Agreement. More information can be found in the Corporate Report to Council found under Background Documents on the 196 Street Station Plan webpage. 

Since then, the Province has passed Bill 47 Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs), which specifies the minimum density the City must allow a rezoning to achieve where residential uses are allowed. TOAs are to be identified within 800m of a rapid transit station (e.g., SkyTrain station) and 400m of a bus exchange. More information can be found on the City's website.

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station Plan webpage to be alerted to future public engagement opportunities.

Thanks,

Don

Hi Leanne,

Thank you for your comment. We are just launching the planning process and do not have any draft land use designations to share - that will come in the next phase of work. The Provincial legislation requires that for property that falls in tier 3, the City must provide a pathway for development to achieve up to 8 stories or 3 FAR. This provides clear direction for the planning process moving forward. More information on the Provincial Transit Oriented legislation's impact on Surrey see https://engage.surrey.ca/city-centre-plan/news_feed/transit-oriented-areas-designated-around-skytrain-stations-and-bus-exchanges . Link's to the Provincial information can be found at the bottom of this page https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/new-provincial-housing-financial-regulations 

Please consider subscribing to project updates including opportunities for future engagement on the project's webpage https://engage.surrey.ca/admin/projects/196-street-station

Thanks,

Don

Hi Janet,

Land assembly can happen at any time, depending on the interest of investors or developers to purchase property, and owners interest in selling. New development applications will not be accepted until a new Stage 1 Plan is approved by Council. This is typically takes about 18 months. 

Please consider registering for updates on the project website to be kept informed about the planning process including future engagement opportunities.

Thanks,

Don