1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

Development Permit DP 04-279295
(Report: April 4, 2005 File No.:  DP 04-279295)   (REDMS No. 1447093)

APPLICANT:

UBC Properties Trust

PROPERTY LOCATION:

7277 River Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To permit the construction of two (2) interconnected two-storey floating structures to be used as the UBC Thunderbird Rowing Club House and associated public facilities on the water lot at 7277 River Road zoned School and Public Use District (SPU), and designated as an Environmentally Sensitively Area (ESA).

Applicant’s Comments

Mr. Craig Duffield, Larry McFarland Architects Ltd., and Ms. Crystal Haryett, UBC Properties Trust, were present.

With the aid of a model and various other materials, Mr. Duffield briefly reviewed the project which had been developed within the mandate, provided by the client and Parks Department, of creating an open, active and exciting icon for the sport.  The review included the site plan, the access to the buildings from the shore, the two floating buildings with surrounding floating docks, the main and second floor plans, and the exterior materials.

Staff Comments

Mr. Holger Burke, Development Co-ordinator, had no further comments to add other than to say that this was a unique development permit application in that it involved a public facility on water in a School and Public Use zone and that a development permit was required as the site is designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area.

Mr. Duffield then responded to questions from the Panel regarding the location of the garbage receptacles on the dyke, the management of garbage on the floating docks, the solid wall behind the washrooms and the locker rooms, and the exterior building materials.

Correspondence

None

Gallery Comments

Mr. Harp Hoonjan, Commercial Real Estate Services, on behalf of the owners of Ebco Industries, spoke about the impact of the siting and location of the buildings and the historical access of Ebco Industries to use the river to barge its materials to deep water.  Mr. Hoonjan said his clients had only become aware of the Development Application on the previous day, and he asked that that a venue be provided for his clients to discuss the issue with UBC Properties and the City in order to ensure that Ebco’s access to the waterfront was not inhibited by the development proceeding.

In response to questions from the Panel, Mr. Hoonjan identified the point at which Ebco accessed the river, which was shown to be a distinct clearing in which the power lines had been run underground to accommodate the access; and, why, in light of the number of notifications advising of the Development Permit application, was the issue only now being brought forth.

In response to a question, Ms. Harryet indicated that her only concern, should the matter be referred to the May 11^th, 2005 Development Permit Panel meeting, was that work on the floats, which are to be built in Delta, would be able to continue as scheduled in early June.

Panel Discussion

The Chair gave advice that there was not a formal agreement with Ebco Industries to access the river across the City lot.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That Development Permit DP 04-279295 be referred to the May 11^th, 2005 Development Permit Panel meeting which would be held at 3:30 pm in Council Chambers.

CARRIED

3.

Development Variance Permit DV 04-287918
(Report: April 4/2005 File No.:  DV 04-287918)   (REDMS No. 1468865, 1469008)

APPLICANT:

Frank Kamiya

PROPERTY LOCATION:

8880 and 8900 Beckwith Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To reduce the required public road setback from 6 m (20 ft.) to 0 m (0 ft.) for an industrial/warehouse building located at 8880 and 8900 Beckwith Road.

Applicant’s Comments

Mr. Frank Kamiya introduced Mr. Abe Cohen, Mr. Bill Alexander and Mr. Ken King to those present. With the aid of a photoboard, elevations and other materials, Mr. Kamiya said that the relocation of the business was a result of the RAV alignment, and he reviewed the project, including the site context, the building plan, access, parking, exterior materials and colours, the landscape plan, and the reason for the variance request.

Staff Comments

Mr. Wayne Craig, Program Co-ordinator, noted that the area in question was in transition, and that the variance in question was consistent with other permits that had been issued in the area in an effort to create a pedestrian friendly and urban environment.

In response to questions from the Panel, Mr. Craig said that for future development in the area it would also be consistent to move the buildings toward the street, that all the required off-street parking would be provided on-site and that frontage upgrades to Beckwith Road and the rear lane would be required as part of the development.

Correspondence

Mr. B. Jagpal, 8960 Beckwith Road – Schedule 1

Domenic Drainage, 8791 Beckwith Road – Schedule 2

Waterline Equipment Co., #12 – 8860 Beckwith Road – Schedule 3

It was requested that staff provide a written response to those listed above.

Gallery Comments

None

Panel Discussion

Mr. Day noted that it was always difficult when the first applications in an area in transition came forward, but that the application met the City’s requirements.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Variance Permit be issued which would reduce the required public road setback from 6 m (20 ft.) to 0 m (0 ft.) for an industrial/warehouse building located at 8880 and 8900 Beckwith Road.

CARRIED

4.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:05 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, April 27^th, 2005.

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Jeff Day
Acting Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant