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Development Permit Panel
Wednesday, September 29th, 2004
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Time:
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3:30 p.m.
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Place:
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Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
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Present:
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Jeff Day, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, Acting Chair
Mike Kirk, General Manager, Human Resources
Cathryn Volkering Carlile, General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
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The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
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Development Permit DP 03-248226
(Report: September 8/04 File No.: DP 03-248226) (REDMS No. 1328321)
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APPLICANT:
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Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.
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PROPERTY LOCATION:
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3880 Chatham Street
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INTENT OF PERMIT:
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To permit the construction of 116.2 m² (1,251 ft²) of commercial space at grade and four (4) dwelling units above at 3880 Chatham Street on a site zoned Steveston Commercial (Three-Storey) District (C5); and
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To vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to permit six (6) tandem parking spaces.
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Applicant’s Comments
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Mr. Patrick Cotter, Patrick Cotter Architect Inc., with the aid of a site plan, a model and a concept plan, reviewed the major issues that had been identified in response to the proposed development, and in particular that: the form, character and siting of the building were appropriate for the vision for the redevelopment; the lane at the rear of the property is 4m wider than the typical lane; the access to the parking area was not in conflict with any other driveway on the opposite of the lane; the wide road alignment on Chatham Street combined with the wide lane provided a full stacking dimen'sion for delivery trucks or two vehicles; the three access points of the lane provided multiple opportunities for ingress/egress from the lane resulting in the project having little impact on surrounding properties; the requirement for residential parking had been met with additional spaces provided for visitor parking and also a designated loading area; and, that the flanking edge of the building and the delineation of the lane edge as a street edge would improve the safety of the lane and deter ad hoc parking in the lane.
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Staff Comments
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The Director of Development, Raul Allueva, indicated that a variance for the tandem arrangement of the parking would be required.
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In response to questions information was provided that: the applicant had the option of reducing the number of parking space and provide a cash payment in lieu; the west wall was a fire rated wall due to the 0 lot line and work would continue with the Planning Department to articulate the wall in an appropriate manner; new trees would be added at the front of the property in addition to screening being added along the rear property line; and, a tap on the front of the building or irrigation could be accommodated.
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Correspondence
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Mr. D. Jarry, 3880 Chatham Street – Schedule 1.
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Gallery Comments
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Mr. Leo Hop, the owner of two commercial properties on Moncton St., said that he was fed up with the congestion in the lane, including that caused by truck drivers who block access to premises. Mr. Hop felt that the site was overdeveloped, and that the design was an affront to Steveston, and he questioned the build out to Chatham Street. Mr. Hop noted that having been in Richmond since 1975, he did not like the current trend of reducing front setbacks which would detract from the uniqueness of Steveston frontages and flowers.
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Mr. Dominique Jarry, owner of half of the adjacent building and also a business on the corner, said that this was the first building to be located so close to the street. Mr. Jarry spoke about the lane congestion, which posed a significant problem for area businesses, and the number of accidents that regularly occur in the area of No. 1 Road and the lane. Mr. Jarry was also concerned about the size of the building proposed for a small lot especially as it would relate to his property, which was larger with a much smaller building.
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Panel Discussion
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Ms. Volkering Carlile said that if the building was pulled back from Chatham Street with parking in the front it would detract from the Chatham Street frontage. Further to this, Ms. Volkering Carlile said that she was not opposed to the parking in the rear, and that although the problems associated with the intersection in the lane were recognized, it should not impede the new style of Chatham Street. Ms. Volkering Carlile recommended that residents continue to lobby for a parkade in Steveston and support bylaw enforcement efforts to address ad hoc parking and lane congestion.
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The Chair concurred with the previous comments, and said that this was the start of a change for Chatham Street, a change that would add vibrancy to the area and detract from the wide street with parking lots.
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Panel Decision
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It was moved and seconded
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That a Development Permit be issued which would:
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Permit the construction of 116.2 m² (1,251 ft²) of commercial space at grade and four (4) dwelling units above at 3880 Chatham Street on a site zoned Steveston Commercial (Three-Storey) District (C5); and
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Vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to permit six (6) tandem parking spaces.
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CARRIED
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Development Permit DP 04-265053
(Report: August 30/04 File No.: DP 04-265053) (REDMS No. 1329880, 1326154)
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APPLICANT:
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Randy Knill Architect
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PROPERTY LOCATION:
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8811 River Road
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INTENT OF PERMIT:
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To permit a four-storey free-standing parkade ancillary to the Great Canadian Casino Resort on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/87); and
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To vary the provisions of Comprehensive Development District (CD/87) to permit the following:
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Reduce the road setback from the east parkade façade along a portion of River Road from 6 m to 2.4 m and to allow a 1.2m setback to the trellis at the southeast corner of the parkade; and
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Increase the height limit for the stair tower elements on the parkade only from 12 m to 15 m; and
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Reduce the manoeuvring aisle in the parkade from 7.5 m to 6.7 m.
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Applicant’s Comments
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Mr. Randy Knill, Randy Knill Architect Ltd., with the aid of site plans, elevations, and an aerial photograph, gave an overview both of the project, including the reduction of the existing parkade to 3 storey with a recommendation to relocate a second smaller parkade elsewhere on the site, and also the discussions that continue to be held with RAVCO about the possibility of a shared parking opportunity across the street from the casino.
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Staff Comments
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The Director of Development, Raul Allueva, had no further comment.
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Panel Discussion
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Mr. Day complimented the green wall element of both the existing and the proposed parkades.
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Panel Decision
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It was moved and seconded
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That a Development Permit be issued that would permit a four-storey free-standing parkade ancillary to the Great Canadian Casino Resort on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/87); and
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Vary the provisions of Comprehensive Development District (CD/87) to permit the following:
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Reduce the road setback from the east parkade façade along a portion of River Road from 6 m to 2.4 m, and to allow a 1.2m setback to the trellis at the southeast corner of the parkade;
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Increase the height limit for the stair tower elements on the parkade only from 12 m to 15 m; and
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Reduce the manoeuvring aisle in the parkade from 7.5 m to 6.7 m.
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CARRIED
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Adjournment
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting be adjourned at 4:12 p.m.
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CARRIED
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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, September 29th, 2004.
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Jeff Day
Acting Chair
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Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant
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