1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday, January 15^th, 2003, be adopted.

2.

Development  Permit  DP 02-208390
(Report: January 8/02 File No.:  DP 02-208390)   (REDMS No. 924750)

APPLICANT:

Danny Lung

PROPERTY LOCATION:

7520 Williams Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To allow the development of four (4) units within two (2) buildings on two (2) lots with a total proposed total building area of 529.800 m (5,702.91 ft).

Applicants Comments

Mr. Danny Lung, applicant, with the aid of an artists rendering and elevations, provided a brief description of the exterior buildings materials as follows: - hardiplank panels on the lower portion of the building with rough stucco on the upper portions; shingled roofing; different colours and characters for each building; and, an accent colour on the soffits.

Staff Comments

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, said that the rezoning of the subject property had been adopted on January 13^th, 2003;  the proposed development was similar to two developments to the west; and, that staff had no concerns.

In response to a question from the Panel, Ms. Jenny Liu, landscape architect, said that discussions with the City planner had resulted in the selection of Japanese Snowball trees, in varying calliper size, for the site;  stamped concrete would provide a pedestrian scale to the interior roadway;  the foundation planting was varied to create layers and visual interest winter interest, spring and summer flowering etc.; and, that the plant species were low maintenance rhodos on the edges, Golden Leaf Black Locust etc.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

The Chair acknowledged the attention the applicant had given to conforming to the area guidelines and the requirements of the zone.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued for 7520 Williams Road on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/124), which would allow the development of four (4) units within two (2) buildings on two (2) lots with a total proposed total building area of 529.800 m (5,702.91 ft).

CARRIED

3.

Development Variance Permit  DV 02-221296
(Report: January 2/03 File No.:  DV 02-221296)   (REDMS No. 928195)

APPLICANT:

Brian Kramer, Architect, on behalf of

Progressive Construction Ltd. & 361612 BC Ltd.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

3000 River Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To vary the maximum building height in the Single-Family Housing District (R1) zone by approximately 0.8 m (2.625 ft.) above the permitted residential vertical envelope;  and to permit portions of dormer roofs and overhangs to extend beyond the front and sideyard vertical envelopes, for a proposed new single-family dwelling at 3000 River Road.

Applicants Comments

Mr. Brian Kramer, architect, 9060 Dolphin Avenue, accompanied by Mr. Milo Ilich, said that the increased height, the result of 9 ceiling heights, was necessary in order to take advantage of the spectacular views.  Mr. Kramer referred to two developments that had been granted similar variance requests.  A diagram of the view lines of the two homes, to the rear of the subject property, and a photograph of the vacant lot, were displayed.  Photographs of the various house designs and styles along River Road, and of the Seafair West development, were also displayed  

Staff Comments

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, said that the requested variances were small and caused no concern for staff.  Mr. Erceg referred to a letter received in opposition to the proposed plan, attached as Schedule 1; and also a letter in support of the proposed plan, attached as Schedule 2.

In response to a question from the Chair, Mr. Ilich said that backyard access to the dyke was the concern expressed by the owners of the properties to the rear, and not building height.

Correspondence

Lucy and Nelson Chan, 5675 Musgrave Crescent attached as Schedule 1.

Coleman Tokei, Hardev Teja, G. and Agnes Kollmuss, 5659, 5671 and 5648 Musgrave Crescent attached as Schedule 2.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

The Chair noted the lack of opposition from the immediate neighbours and expressed his appreciation of the effort put forth by the applicant in working with the neighbours.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Variance Permit be issued that would vary the maximum building height in the Single-Family Housing District (R1) zone by approximately 0.8 m (2.625 ft.) above the permitted residential vertical envelope and to permit portions of dormer roofs and overhangs to extend beyond the front and sideyard vertical envelopes, for a proposed new single-family dwelling at 3000 River Road.

CARRIED

4.

GENERAL COMPLIANCE - REQUEST BY PERKINS AND COMPANY FOR A GENERAL COMPLIANCE RULING AT 4311 BAYVIEW STREET, 4388 MONCTON STREET AND 4388 BAYVIEW STREET

(Report: Jan. 27/03 File No.:  DP 01-198039/40/41)   (REDMS No. 948408/ 948464/ 948466)

APPLICANT:

Perkins and Co.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

4311 Bayview Street, 4388 Moncton Street and 4388 Bayview Street

Ms. Karen Hung, Perkins and Co. briefly reviewed the recent requirement that emergency fire access/rescue platforms be provided for 3 storey units.  In response to a question from the Panel Ms. Hung said that planter boxes will be incorporated into the patio space.

Managers Recommendations

That a General Compliance be issued for 4311 Bayview Street and 4388 Moncton Street, on sites zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/101), and 4388 Bayview Street, on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/103), which would revise the approved Development Permits and allow additional emergency fire access/rescue platforms.

CARRIED

5.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:55 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, January 29^th, 2003.

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David McLellan
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant