1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on April 30^th, 2003, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

Development  Permit 02-212758 (Tabled from April 30^th, 2003 Meeting)
(Report: April 02/03 File No.:  DP 02-212758)   (REDMS No. 913670)

APPLICANT:

London Landing Development Corp.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

6400 & 6420 Princess Lane and 6411 & 6431 Dyke Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To allow the development of eleven (11) detached townhouse units containing a total floor area of 1,816 m (19,548.0 ft) on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/115).

Applicants Comments

The applicant stated that he had attended the meeting between staff and tenants of the Princess Lane Industrial Site and advised that an agreement had been reached.  He stated that the ongoing dispute concerning the right of way and fire access would have to be resolved between the City and Mr. Eyestone.

Staff Comments

Mr. Burke, Development Coordinator, stated that staff had a productive meeting with the tenants of Princess Lane.  In response to the tenants concerns regarding access, drainage  and buffering, the following changes were being proposed:

  access to Princess Lane Industrial Park would be widened;

  the driveway letdown from Princess Lane to the lane would be widened;

  the amount of asphalt paving on Mr. Eyestones property increased;

   additional tree planted in the boulevard at the intersection of Princess Lane and the lane to enhance the landscape buffer; and

  additional landscaping will be planted along the western face of the existing industrial building.

Mr. Burke advised that staff will again meet with both the tenants and owner of the industrial park prior to finalization of the Servicing Agreement to resolve any outstanding issues.  He stated that changes made to the lane would accommodate most trucks accessing Princess Lane.  However longer trucks would have to back into the Industrial site.

Correspondence

Jonathan Baker, Baker, Corson & Baker (Schedule 1)

Gallery Comments

Curtis Eyestone submitted his concerns in writing and noted the dispute with the City on the status of its right of way on his property. (Schedule 2)

Panel Discussion

Chair advised that he was satisfied that measures were being taken to resolve the concerns of the tenants of the Princess Lane Industrial Site. 

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued for 6400, 6420 Princess Lane and 6411, 6431 Dyke Road on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/115), which would allow the development of eleven (11) detached townhouse units containing a total floor area of 1,816 m (19,548.0 ft).

CARRIED

3.

Development Permit 02-212896
(Report: April 4^th, 2003 File No.:  02-212896)   (REDMS No. 989239)

APPLICANT:

D.M.H. Equities Ltd.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

4591 Garden City Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To allow the construction of a two-storey commercial building on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/117); and

2.

To vary the regulations in the Zoning and Development Bylaw to increase the number of small car parking spaces from 31 to 36.

Applicants Comments

In response to a query from the Panel the applicant stated that:

   there were awnings on the front windows fronting both Garden City Road and Leslie Road;

  there was extensive landscaping on the site in the form of trees and shrubs; and

  in certain areas there would be ornamental grasses, perennials and shrubs

Staff Comments

Mr. Burke advised that staff recommended approval of this development permit.  He noted that the applicant would be dedicating Leslie Road and extending it to Garden City Road.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued for a property at 4591 Garden City Road that would:

1.

Allow the construction of a two-storey commercial building on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/117); and

2.

Vary the regulations in the Zoning and Development Bylaw to increase the number of small car parking spaces from 31 to 36.

CARRIED

4.

Development  Permit 02-221667
(Report: April 9^th, 2003 File No.:  DP02-221667)   (REDMS No. 982088)

APPLICANT:

Sharif Senbel

PROPERTY LOCATION:

8640 Alexandra Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit the construction of a five-storey hotel on a site zoned Automobile Oriented Commercial District (C6); and

2.

To vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw to reduce the road setback from 6 m (19.685 ft.) to 0 for an entry structure and trellis.

Applicants Comments

The applicant stated that:

  to address pedestrian access on the Southern portion of the site an urban edge was created;

  sufficient parking was provided to the north of the site;

  a portal entrance was situated on Alexander Road

  a sufficient number of street trees had been provided, and some trees were saved along the south-east corner of the site;

  the architectural design was part of the identity of the La Quinta hotel chain; and

  the pedestrian entrance would be screened and trellised.

Staff Comments

Mr. Burke, Development Coordinator, advised that staff recommended approval of this project.  He stated that the project had been taken to the Advisory Design Panel three times and their concerns had been addressed by the applicant.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None

Panel Discussion

In response to queries from the Panel, the applicant stated that:

   the narrow piece of land to the east side of the project would be landscaped and seated areas would be provided;

   the bike rack would be placed closer to the main entrance for more visibility; and

   entrance to the landscaped area would be made more accessible.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued for a property at 8640 Alexandra Road that would:

1.

Permit the construction of a five-storey hotel on a site zoned Automobile Oriented Commercial District (C6); and

2.

Vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw to reduce the road setback from 6 m (19.685 ft.) to 0 for an entry structure and trellis.

Provided that the landscape plans were amended to ensure entry into the landscaped area was made more accessible and the bicycle racks were moved closer to the main entrance to provide better visibility.

CARRIED

5.

Development Variance Permit 03-230315
(Report: April 23^rd, 2003 File No.:  DV03-230315)   (REDMS No. 995441)

APPLICANT:

Gurdial S. Johal

PROPERTY LOCATION:

17086 Fedoruk Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To vary the maximum height for an accessory building in the Single-Family Housing District (R1) from 5 m (16.404 ft.) to 7.315 m (24 ft.) for a new accessory building.

Applicants Comments

In response to a query from the Panel, Mr. Johal advised that:

  a similar variance had been granted a year ago in this area;

  the accessory building would be used to store equipment;

  the height of this building would not block the views of residents in the area; and

  there were trees close by which were higher than his house.  

Staff Comments

Mr. Holger Burke, Development Coordinator, advised that staff recommended this project.  The subject property was long and narrow and the accessory building was at least 61 m away from the back lane.

Correspondence

Linda Graham & Murray LaPointe, 17071 Westminster Highway, Richmond Schedule 3

Don & Audrey Hubbard, 17051 Westminster Highway, Richmond - Schedule 4

Petition Letter from 7 Residents in the Neighbourhood - Schedule 5

Gallery Comments

Ms. Linda Graham, 17071 Westminster Highway, Richmond, expressed concern that the accessory building would block her view and change the ambience of the neighbourhood. (Schedule 3)

Mrs. Hubbard, 17051 Westminster Highway, Richmond, stated her concern that the accessory building was as high as her residence and would be situated in a long narrow strip, thus breaking up the open expanse.  In response to a query from the Panel, she advised that the footprint of the building could be wider rather than higher. (Schedule 3)

Panel Discussion

Discussion ensued among the Panel, and Chair stated that he was aware of a similar variance that was granted in this area, but stated that the building was a rural barnlike structure, no objections were raised by the residents in the neighbourhood, and it is heavily landscaped.  He stated that the impact of this structure on the neighbourhood would be negative and noted that Mr. Johal had other alternatives such as a longer or wider building. 

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Variance Permit be issued that would vary the maximum height for an accessory building in the Single-Family Housing District (R1) from 5 m (16.404 ft.) to 7.315 m (24 ft.) for a new accessory building at 17086 Fedoruk Road be DENIED.

CARRIED

6.

GENERAL COMPLIANCE - REQUEST FROM DARSHAN RANGI FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AT 9191 BLUNDELL ROAD (REDMS: 100731)

APPLICANT:

Darsan Rangi

PROPERTY LOCATION:

9191 Blundell Road

Panel Discussion

In response to a query from the Panel, Mr. Rangi stated that a number of developments in this  area made use of vinyl siding.  Discussion ensued on this matter and Chair requested that staff report to Panel on the use of vinyl siding in this neighbourhood.  It was agreed that the request for General Compliance would be heard at the next meeting of the Panel scheduled to be held on May 28^th, 2003.

7.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:40 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, May 14, 2003.

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David McLellan
Chair

Desiree Wong
Administrative Assistant