1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on
September 14^th, 2005, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP 04-280263
(Report: September 8^th, 2005 File No.:  DP04-280263)   (REDMS No. 1529634,)

APPLICANT:

Jagtar Singh Sihota

PROPERTY LOCATION:

6780 No. 4 Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit the construction of a local commercial building, consisting of ground floor commercial space and one (1) second floor dwelling unit, at 6780 No. 4 Road on a site zoned Local Commercial District (C1); and

2.

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

a)

Permit a reduction of the commercial parking requirements from 22 to 19 spaces;

b)

Permit four (4) small car parking spaces to be provided;

c)

Permit two (2) tandem parking spaces for the residential use;

d)

Reduce the driveway width from 7.5 m to 6.7 m;

e)

Reduce road setbacks from 6 m to 4.5 m to the face of the building and 3 m to the face of the canopy; and

f)

Increase building height from 9 m to 10 m for a portion of the roof.

Applicant’s Comments

Mr. Kenneth King, Architect, representing Mr. Sihota, Applicant, with the aid of photo boards, a model and artist’s renderings, briefly described the project.  He stated that:

-         the site is located at the northeast corner of No. 4 Road and Granville Avenue;

-         it is surrounded by low density housing and is across No. 4 Road from a high school;

-         properties on the east side of No. 4 Road are in the Agricultural Land Reserve;

-         this was a two-storey development, with a convenience/grocery store on the ground floor and a residential unit on the second floor with parking and a septic field directly behind the building;

-         the development blends well with the streetscape’s character and rhythm;

-         a pathway wraps around the ground floor linking to the public sidewalk and parking;

-         material and colour palettes were simple and limited – with concrete and aluminium used for the ground floor, clear glass, awnings, and aluminium for skylights.  Second storey wall walls were made of stucco with a darker trim;

-         the fence and landscaping along the north and east property line enclosed the property providing privacy for the neighbouring residence;

-         trees and landscaping strengthen the property edge;

-         the drive aisle was accented with pavers at the site entrances; and

-         extra windows were added to the building to increase visibility and natural surveillance opportunities.

Staff Comments

Mr. Holger Burke, Acting Director, Development, advised that this commercial zoned site was small.  The proposal required a number of variances, supported by staff, because of the 2 m land dedication and a 4 m by 4 m corner cut required by the City for road improvements on both Granville Avenue and No. 4 Road.  As well a septic field had to be provided on site as the site was not able to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system.  In response to queries from the Panel, Mr. King advised that he would provide more garbage receptacles on the pedestrian walkway wrapping around the grocery store, and noted that the septic field grade would be fairly close to the grade of the adjacent properties.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

Joichi Yui, 6700 No. 4 Road, stated that he was concerned about his privacy and safety because of this new commercial development.  In response to his query, Mr. King advised that there would be a 6 ft. high solid wood fence and landscaping between the two properties.  In response to Mr. Yui’s query, Mr. Burke advised that the driveway from
No. 4 Road met the City’s zoning requirements.  In response to a query from the Panel,
Mr. King advised that he would discuss driveway treatment and landscaping options with Mr. Yui in an effort to provide additional landscaping along the interface with Mr. Yui’s property.

Panel Discussion

None.  Mr. King thanked staff for the efficient manner in which this development permit application was handled.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would

1.

Permit the construction of a local commercial building, consisting of ground floor commercial space and one (1) second floor dwelling unit, at 6780 No. 4 Road on a site zoned Local Commercial District (C1); and

2.

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

a)

Permit a reduction of the commercial parking requirements from 22 to 19 spaces;

b)

Permit four (4) small car parking spaces to be provided;

c)

Permit two (2) tandem parking spaces for the residential use;

d)

Reduce the driveway width from 7.5 m to 6.7 m;

e)

Reduce road setbacks from 6 m to 4.5 m to the face of the building and 3 m to the face of the canopy; and

f)

Increase building height from 9 m to 10 m for a portion of the roof.

CARRIED

3.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT DV 05-306191
(Report: September 12^th, 2005 File No.:  DV 05-306191)   (REDMS No. 1651898)

APPLICANT:

India Cultural Centre of Canada

PROPERTY LOCATION:

8600 No. 5 Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to reduce the rear yard setback, measured from the eastern edge of the Assembly District (ASY) zone boundary, from 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) to 0.80 m (2.62 ft.) to permit a 385 m² (4,144 ft²) addition to the rear of the existing institutional building at 8600 No. 5 Road

Applicant’s Comments

Mr. Eric Chung, Architect, stated that the congregation had outgrown the present building and required additional space.  He stated that this proposal would add an extension to the back of the building which would still be within the assembly district zoning boundary, was consistent with the existing building design and would not overshadow neighbouring properties.

Staff Comments

Mr. Burke, Acting Director of Development, noted that staff were concerned about additional vehicle parking that had been added at the rear of the building without appropriate approvals, however, staff agreed to advance the Development Variance Permit.  Mr. Burke further state that staff would be following up with the applicant to resolve the additional parking issue.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

None.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Variance Permit be issued which would vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to reduce the rear yard setback, measured from the eastern edge of the Assembly District (ASY) zone boundary, from 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) to
0.80 m (2.62 ft.) to permit a 385 m² (4,144 ft²) addition to the rear of the existing institutional building at 8600 No. 5 Road.

CARRIED

4.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:55 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, September 28^th, 2005.

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Jeff Day, General Manager,
Engineering & Public Works,  Chair

Desiree Wong
Committee Clerk