1.

Minutes

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday, December 10^th, 2003.

2.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP 03-249146
(Report: December 9/03 File No.:  DP 03-249146)   (REDMS No. 1093213)

APPLICANT:

Great Canadian Casinos Inc.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

8671, 8811, 8831, 8840 River Road and 2420 No. 3 Road (Parkade only)

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit development of a parking structure at the northeast corner of River Road and No. 3 Road for the adjacent casino/hotel development on a site zoned as Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6) and designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), and;

2.

To vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to permit the following:

a)

Reduce the road setback along the east side of the No. 3 Road right of way from 6 m (19.685 ft.) to 0 m (0 ft.) for the cantilevered roof structures and trellis posts associated with three (3) stair towers;

b)

Reduce the road setback along the east side of the No. 3 Road right of way from 6 m (19.685 ft.) to 2.438m (8 ft.) for three stair towers;

c)

Reduce the road setback along the east side of the No. 3 Road right of way from 6 m (19.685 ft.) to 4.877m (16 ft.) for the parkade walls; and

d)

Increase the height limit for buildings from 12 m (39.370 ft.) to 16.459 m (54 ft.) for the stair towers, elevator cores and a public observation platform.

Managers Recommendations

That a Development Permit be issued for 8671, 8811, 8831, 8840 River Road and 2420 No. 3 Road that would:

1.

Permit development of a parking structure at the northeast corner of River Road and No. 3 Road for the adjacent casino/hotel development on a site zoned as Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6) and designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), and;

2.

Vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to permit the following:

a)

Reduce the road setback along the east side of the No. 3 Road right of way from 6 m (19.685 ft.) to 0 m (0 ft.) for the cantilevered roof structures and trellis posts associated with three (3) stair towers;

b)

Reduce the road setback along the east side of the No. 3 Road right of way from 6 m (19.685 ft.) to 2.438m (8 ft.) for three stair towers;

c)

Reduce the road setback along the east side of the No. 3 Road right of way from 6 m (19.685 ft.) to 4.877m (16 ft.) for the parkade walls; and

d)

Increase the height limit for buildings from 12 m (39.370 ft.) to 16.459 m (54 ft.) for the stair towers, elevator cores and a public observation platform.

3.

GENERAL COMPLIANCE - REQUEST BY J.A.B. ENTERPRISES LTD. FOR A GENERAL COMPLIANCE RULING AT 7060 BLUNDELL ROAD

(Report: December 16/03 File No.:  DP 03-244583)   (REDMS No. 1102016)

Managers Recommendations

That the addition of a hydro utility enclosure room projecting 0.9 m (2.95 ft) into the side yard setback and relocation of one (1) visitor parking stall be considered in General Compliance with Development Permit DP 03-244583 at 7060 Blundell Road.

4.

New Business

5.

Date Of Next Meeting:       Wednesday, January 14^th, 2004

6.

Adjournment