930, 934 Balmoral Road and 1701 Quadra Street

Project Overview:

The Property Development Council of the United Church of Canada, in partnership with Aryze Developments, is proposing to create a new faith, arts, and culture space while redeveloping the surrounding land into a six-storey, mixed-use rental building. The proposal includes 129 rental homes and ground-floor commercial space. 

Application Update:

Aryze Developments submitted revised plans on December 24, 2025. The city has reviewed the revised plans and sent comments to the applicant on February 2, 2026.

Key changes include:

• Revisions to several building components in response to feedback from the Heritage Advisory Panel, including updates to the east addition window pattern to address Panel comments.

• A reduction in vehicle parking from 56 to 55 spaces to comply with updated City of Victoria bylaw requirements for an additional accessible stall.

• A reduction in bicycle parking due to the spatial requirements of a required cargo bike stall.

• Updates to the Central Mews to provide more open space, improved sightlines, and enhanced rainwater management, while maintaining the overall mix and quantity of planting and trees.

• A newly proposed property line to facilitate a future subdivision of the site.

Transportation Review and NPNA Response:

The NPNA received the Transportation Review for the project. After reviewing the study and meeting with City staff, the NPNA sent a letter to Mayor and Council on February 4 outlining concerns with the transportation analysis. The Transportation Review can be found here.

Key concerns include:

• Insufficient parking for commercial and cultural/assembly uses.

• Passenger vehicle circulation and potential impacts on Balmoral Road.

• Event-related road closures and access impacts.

• Inadequate traffic impact analysis.

• Cumulative parking impacts within North Park.

Past Letters and Communications:

• February 4, 2026: 934 Balmoral Rd (First Met Church Redevelopment) Transportation Review
• October 16, 2025: 932 Balmoral Road Rezoning Application – Community Feedback Summary from the September 22, 2025, Information Session
• May 14, 2025: Community Association Land Use Committee (CALUC) Feedback Letter
• March 19, 2025: 934 Balmoral Rd (First Met Church Redevelopment)