1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday, July 14th, 2004, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

Development Permit DP 03-254551
(Report: July 14^th, 2004; File No.:  03-254551)   (REDMS No. 1307704, 1307905,1307843)

APPLICANT:

Wensley Architecture Ltd.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

8700 & 8800 Bridgeport Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit a large-format building supply retail store with rooftop parking at 8700 and 8800 Bridgeport Road on a site zoned Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the road setback from 6 m to 2.7 m for the trellis structures only along Bridgeport Road and to 2.1 m for the trellis structures only along Sea Island Way; and

b)

Increase the maximum permitted height from 12 m to 12.4 m for the trellis structures on the roof parking level and to 19.5 m for the two (2) decorative “flag poles” mounted on the south elevation of the proposed building only.

The Chair advised that the above application had been deleted from the agenda and would not be dealt with at this meeting.

3.

Development Permit DP 04-267797
(Report: July 14^th, 2004 File No.:  04-267797)   (REDMS No. 1313124, 1310457, 1310456,1311447)

APPLICANT:

Ledingham McAllister Homes Ltd.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

7331 Heather Street (formerly 7311, 7331, 7351, 7371, 7391 Heather Street and 9111, 9131, 9151 General Currie Road)

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit 54 three-storey townhouses on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/143); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the east setback (Heather Street) from 2.0 m to 0.6 m for the entry pergola structure only; and

b)

Reduce the south setback (General Currie Road) from 2.0 m to 0m for the secondary entry pergola structure only.

Applicant’s Comments

Mr. Paul Faibish, Development Manager, Ledingham McAllister Properties Ltd., used an artist’s rendering and a site plan to explain the proposed development.  During his review, Mr. Faibish advised that the project was located at the corner of General Currie Road and Heather Street; that the complex would be comprised of 54 three storey townhouses; that the basic design principle – ‘craftsman style’ inspired architecture and site planning, had been based on the design of Tatlow Court in Vancouver; and that the units were centered around a central green courtyard.  He explained that the placement of the courtyard which faces onto Heather Street resulted in a reduction in the amount of paved area on the property by not having a complete ring road through the site.  Mr. Faibish further advised that the courtyard was the main common area for the development and provided the opportunity for interaction between residents. 
 

Mr. Faibish also described the landscaping treatments which had been incorporated into the design which included the construction of a central entry gate; provided information on (i) the location of the main vehicle access to the property from Heather Street; and (ii) exterior design of the townhouse units; and advised that almost every unit would have a separate door entry.  He further advised that one oak tree and three large redwood trees located on the General Currie portion of the property had been retained.

Staff Comments

The Director of Planning, Raul Allueva, advised that he had no comments.

Panel Discussion

A brief discussion ensued during which, in response to questions, Mr. Faibish advised that the grade difference between Heather Street and the raised courtyard would be 2 feet, and that it was the intention of the developer to have low plantings and shrubs to provide separation from the street but at the same time, provide visual interest.  He further stated that the play equipment would comprise two spring toys located under the trees in the arbour area at the rear of the complex.  Mr. Faibish noted that some members of the Advisory Design Panel had felt that play equipment should be incorporated into the design, while others felt that to place equipment in the middle of the lawn would detract from the design of the complex.  He stated that the installation of the two spring toys was a compromise to resolve the problem.  Mr. Faibish advised, in answer to a further question, that benches would also be provided within the arbour area.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued that would:

1.

Permit 54 three-storey townhouses on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/143); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the east setback (Heather Street) from 2.0 m to 0.6 m for the entry pergola structure only; and

b)

Reduce the south setback (General Currie Road) from 2.0 m to 0m for the secondary entry pergola structure only.

CARRIED

4.

New Business

None.

5.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned (3:37 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, August 11^th, 2004.

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Joe Erceg, General Manager,
Urban Development
Chair

Fran J. Ashton
Executive Assistant – City Clerk’s Office