Current Picture:
Proposed Design:
Project Name: Hythe Pointe
Developer: Avenir
Address: 817 Esquimalt Road, West Bay, Esquimalt.
The OCP land use designation for 817 Esquimalt Road is Neighbourhood Commercial Mixed Use which allows up to 6 storeys in height. Developer Avenir received Council approval on May 2 2022 to build an eight-storey building on the 3 parcel consolidated lot. The development will be a 55+ market rental residence for seniors. The building was originally projected to provide 92 units, 62 parking stalls and have a commercial space located on the main floor.
In July 2023, Avenir successfully requested Council’s approval for an additional floor (nine in total) which would add an additional 12 rental units. The request was made due to current economic and financial conditions. This additional floor will be accomplished with a minor addition to the building’s height limit of 27 meters due to a change in construction type from steel to concrete, thereby picking up an approximate 1 foot per floor. Additional parking will be accommodated by fully excavating the P2 level which was originally designed to only be a half excavation, thus providing extra parking, storage and scooter storage for the residents.
Two of the 3 current buildings on the property have been removed and construction is expected to begin shortly.
______________________________________________________________