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Originally Posted by Spr0ckets
Regarding the north side of the line and any future developments, it's worth noting that part of the reason for the current lack of density on that side of Kingsway is probably partly due to Burnaby's sole viewcone to/from Central Park.
Which would pose the obvious question.
If all parties were to agree to have a station built here, and in light of the new Provincial regulations for Transit-oriented developments moving forward, would it therefore mean that any development proposals for that section north of the line and Kingsway could then get an exemption to burst Burnaby's only viewcone and build 20, 30 storey towers - being in such close proximity to a (future) skytrain station?
This particular site obviously sits just outside the viewcone which is why these towers can get so tall (comically tall when you consider the Vancouver side of the border all have their towers height-restricted by The Boot.)
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I don't have the specific language about the view cone in front of me but I did go look it up last year and my recollection is that the language is significantly less restrictive than Vancouver's - it only stipulates that the view from Brentwood to Swangard should be considered as part of a development and it doesn't state any height limits.
Even if there was a height limit (say you have to be able to see Swangard from the corner of Lougheed/Willingdon) there's still meaningful room to build up to that height limit (like 4-6 stories buildings). FWIW, a height limit based on this criteria is patently absurd considering there are now so many buildings around Brentwood that block the view anyways - the view cone makes no sense from that end.
Topographical map of Burnaby:
https://en-ca.topographic-map.com/ma...5%2C-123.01263
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