1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday,                  April 28^th, 2004, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

Development  Permit DP 04-009984
(Report: April 19^th, 2004;  File No.:  DP04-009984)   (REDMS No. 1134620)

APPLICANT:

Jay Prasad

PROPERTY LOCATION:

4011 No. 5 Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To allow development of a one-storey commercial building with a total area of 300 m² (3,227 ft²); and

2.

To vary provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 as follows:

a)

Reduce the side yard setback from 3 m (9.842 ft.) to 0.91 m (3.0 ft.) for the building wall along the west property line; and

b)

Permit small structural columns to project 0.406 m (1.333 ft.) into the required road setback of 0.914 m (3 ft.) along the Cambie Road and No. 5 Road frontages; and

c)

Permit roof overhangs to project 0.914 m (3 ft.) into the required road setbacks up to the existing property line along Cambie Road and No. 5 Road.

Applicants Comments

Mr. Peter Chu, Architect, advised that this was a small commercial building on a site which was constrained by easements.  The walls were of masonry block with metal siding above the store front.  Entry to the site was from No. 5 Road and Cambie Road.  Parking was at the rear of the building and screened by landscaping.  The roof was flat similar to other commercial buildings in the area.  The color scheme used was beige accented with burgundy and dark red.

Staff Comments

Mr. Raul Allueva, Director of Development, advised that because of easement constraints on the site, the design of the building was adequate.  The landscaping and glazing of the building was satisfactory, and staff recommended approval of the development permit.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

In response to a query from the Panel, Mr. Chu advised that the roof treatment was similar to other buildings in the area and because of the size of both the building and the site he felt that any other design would be over treatment.  The Panel was concerned that the development was at a key gateway corner and that the design of the building was not very appealing.  The Panel encouraged the applicant to meet with the Community Association  to discuss what building elements and colours were needed to enhance the development and make it more appropriate for the neighbourhood.  A suggestion was made that bicycle racks should be added as an amenity on site.

Mr. Joe Erceg, Chair stated that the applicant had done a good job with the site planning, however, he advised that the Panel was concerned about the design of the building which did not match existing standards and would not enhance the neighbourhood.  He suggested that the applicant consider taking some design cues from the heritage building in the area, and work with the Community Association in order to provide more character to the development.  He noted also that he was concerned about the quality of the plan package and requested that the applicant provide context plans and rendering for the project

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

CARRIED

3.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:45 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 12^th, 2004.

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Joe Erceg, GM, Urban Development Division
Chair

Desiree Wong
Acting Administrative Assistant