1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, be adopted.

2.

Development Permit DP 02-202952
(Report: August 16/02 File No.:  DP 02-202952)   (REDMS No. 800336)

APPLICANT:

Darshan Rangi

PROPERTY LOCATION:

9191 Blundell Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To allow the construction of a 7-unit residential complex on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/28);

2. 

To vary the regulations in the Zoning and Development Bylaw to:

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allow stairs to project 2.5 m (8.202 ft) into the front yard setback; and to

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allow entry trellises to be constructed within 0 m (ft) of the front yard or side yard setback; and

3. 

To vary the provisions of the Works and Services Bylaw to:

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not relocate two hydro poles;

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not upgrade Blundell Road;

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not install ornamental street lights;

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not service the back lane with storm sewer and hydro (only to provide catch basins in the middle of the lane);

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not build the retaining wall in the lane (only to plant Cedar hedge); and

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not upgrade Heather Street beyond the north property line.

Applicants Comments

Mr. Darshan Rangi, 11040 Westminster Highway, and Mr. Fred Von Drathen, Von Drathen Designs Ltd., were present. 

Mr. Von Drathen offered the following comments in regard to the staff report:  i)  the variance for the projection of stairs was due to the provision of immediate access to the upper floors;  ii) the proposed 3% covered area will be increased to 10%; and iii)  a garbage enclosure will not be necessary as curb side pickup will be utilized.

Mr. Rangi distributed several written submissions which are attached as Schedules 1, 2 and 3 and form a part of these minutes.  Mr. Rangi then reviewed the information contained in the submissions with the note that due to the financial impact incurred as a result of the length of the rezoning process, the service agreement had been signed under pressure.  It was questioned why staff had objections to the proposed conditions offered by Mr. Rangi as Mr. Rangi deemed them superior to those reviewed.  In concluding his comments Mr. Rangi said that if the hydro pole on the north property line were required to be removed, a mature tree in close proximity to the pole would also have to be removed.

Staff Comments

The Development Co-ordinator, Holger Burke, said that staff had no concerns about the form and character of the project, however, the Advisory Design Panel had expressed a concern about the lack of an architects involvement in the project. 

Mr. Burke reviewed the servicing agreement noting that a condition of rezoning adoption had been the construction of the lane, for which the developer was now requesting a variance.  An agreement for frontage improvements on Blundell Road and Heather Street had not yet been signed.  Mr. Burke reviewed the six requested variances to the Works and Services Bylaw.

Mr. Burke then responded to questions from the Panel by providing the following information:  i)  no specific location had been identified should the hydro poles be relocated;  ii)  that consideration had not been given at this point to the treatment along Blundell Road resembling the special treatment on Garden City Road as shown in Picture 6 of Schedule 2;  in the event of a power pole dedication on Blundell Road similar dedications would be sought further along Blundell Road and Heather Street;  the development of Heather Street would allow for Development Cost Charge credits and the flair would be part of this program; and, iv) Blundell Road was not in the DCC program.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

Prior to the comments of the Panel being heard, Mr. Rangi suggested that a light be placed on the side of the building rather than a street light being required.

The General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, Jeff Day, said that the majority of the power poles depicted in Schedule 2 are either older poles or poles that form a part of the major hydro grid.  Mr. Day expressed concern about the relaxation of the servicing agreement.  Further to this, Mr. Day said he was sympathetic about the required flair on the lane crossing and that he would consider a variance for this.

The Chair agreed with Mr. Days comments on the lane flair.  Mr. McLellan said that within the protection the Local Government Act provides to developers in regard to some road improvements, the City could not request the sidewalk to be relocated unless the condition was included in the rezoning agreement.  The frontage improvements along Blundell Road were not included in the rezoning agreement, but the development of the lane was.

Mr. Burke confirmed for the Panel that frontage improvements to Blundell Road were clearly identified in the staff report but had not been made a condition of rezoning. 

The Chair, during a brief discussion on the lighting requirement in the lane, said that it was a decision of Council that lanes be lit.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a development permit for a property at 9191 Blundell:

1.

Be issued to allow the construction of a 7-unit residential complex on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/28), and to:

2.

Vary the regulations in the Zoning and Development Bylaw to:

i)

allow stairs to project 2.5 m (8.202 ft) into the front yard setback; and to

ii)

allow entry trellises to be constructed within 0 m (ft) of the front yard or side yard setback; and

3.

DENY the request to vary the provisions of the Works and Services Bylaw to:

i)

not relocate two hydro poles;

ii)

not upgrade Blundell Road;

iii)

not install ornamental street lights;

iv)

not service the back lane with storm sewer and hydro (only to provide catch basins in the middle of the lane);

v)

not build the retaining wall in the lane (only to plant Cedar hedge); and

vi)

not upgrade Heather Street beyond the north property line.

The question was not called as a discussion ensued which resulted in the motion being amended by deleting items 3(i), 3(ii) and 3(vi).  The question on the motion as amended was then called and it was CARRIED.

3.

Development Variance Permit DVP 02-210060
(Report: August 26/02 File No.:  DV 02-210060)   (REDMS No. 841461)

APPLICANT:

Westshore Capital Inc.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

4331, 4333, 4371, 4373, 4377, 4379, 4391, 4393, 4397, 4511, 4531, 4533, 4571, 4591, 4611, 4631, 4633 Blair Drive, 10408, 10420, 10460, 10480, 10488 Shepherd Drive, 10411 and 10431 Howard Street

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To vary the front yard setback of 6.0 metres to allow posts supporting porches and verandas to project a maximum  of 2.0 metres into the front yard;

2.

To vary the side yard setback of 1.2 metres to allow fireplaces and chimneys to project a maximum of 0.5 metres into the side yard, one side only; and

3.

To vary the side yard setback of 1.2 metres  to allow fireplaces and chimneys to project a maximum of 0.2 metres into the side yard, one side only.

Applicants Comments

Ms. O. Ilich, Westshore Capital Inc., and Mr. Rod Lynde, Lynde Designs, were present.

Ms. Ilich reviewed the requested three variances.  Mr. Lynde, with the aid of an artists rendering, said that in order to emphasize the liveable portion of the house, as opposed to the garage, a variance would be required. 

Staff Comments

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, said that several previously approved variances of this type had worked out well.

Correspondence

Ms. J. Simpson Schedule 4.

Gallery Comments

Mr. J. Knapp, 10420 Odlin Road, identified his property as being on the north side of the Westshore lots.  Mr. Knapp said that he was in the process of subdividing his property, and that he would like to be treated in the same manner as Westshore or any other developer.  Further to this, Mr. Knapp said that he did not want to sound critical of the process, but wanted co-operation as opposed to confrontation, in any future meetings on the matter.

Panel Discussion

The Chair said that this was a practical application for the site and that similar variances had proven successful.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Variance Permit be issued for 4331, 4333, 4371, 4373, 4377, 4379, 4391, 4393, 4397, 4511, 4531, 4533, 4571, 4591, 4611, 4631, 4633 Blair Drive, 10408, 10420, 10460, 10480, 10488 Shepherd Drive, 10411 and 10431 Howard Street to vary the regulations in Single-Family Housing District (R1B) as follows:

i)

To vary the front yard setback of 6.0 metres to allow posts supporting porches and verandas to project a maximum  of 2.0 metres into the front yard;

ii)

To vary the side yard setback of 1.2 metres to allow fireplaces and chimneys to project a maximum of 0.5 metres into the side yard, one side only;

iii)

To vary the side yard setback of 1.2 metres  to allow fireplaces and chimneys to project a maximum of 0.2 metres into the side yard, one side only.

CARRIED

4.

APPLICATION BY GOMBEROFF BELL LYON ARCHITECTS FOR A GENERAL COMPLIANCE RULING ON A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AT 7780/7820 GARDEN CITY ROAD
(Report: September 10/02 File No.:  DP 02-203209)   (REDMS No. 848326)

APPLICANT:

Gomberoff Bell Lyon Architects

PROPERTY LOCATION:

7780/7820 Garden City Road

Applicants Comments

The applicant was not present.

Staff Comments

The Development Co-ordinator, Holger Burke, said that during the process of the issuance of the Development Permit further revisions had taken place to the entry area off Keefer/Turnill Road and that as a result, a variance was now required.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

The General Compliance request was considered appropriate.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That the revisions to the entry area (relocating one of the townhouses and a visitor parking space, enlarging the width of the entry area, etc.) be deemed to be in general compliance with the approved plans for Development Permit DP 02-203209 at 7780/7820 Garden City Road.

CARRIED

5.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Wednesday, September 11, 2002.

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David McLellan
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant