1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes  of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on January 25th, 2006, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP 05-298454
(Report: January 24^th, 2006;  File No.:  DP 05-298454)   (REDMS No. 1740936, 1743240)

APPLICANT:

Townline Homes

PROPERTY LOCATION:

7566 Acheson Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit the construction of two (2) dwelling units per lot on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/28); and

2.

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

a)

Permit 0.9 m building projections into the front yard setback;

b)

Permit 0.4 m fireplace projections into the side yard setbacks;

c)

Permit 0.6 m building projections into the rear yard setback; and

d)

Permit 0.5 m building projections into the side yard setbacks along the proposed common property line.

Applicant’s Comments

The applicant’s representative, Ms. Lauren Melville, was present to answer any questions.

Staff Comments

None.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would:

1.

Permit the construction of two (2) dwelling units per lot on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/28); and

2.

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

a)

Permit 0.9 m building projections into the front yard setback;

b)

Permit 0.4 m fireplace projections into the side yard setbacks;

c)

Permit 0.6 m building projections into the rear yard setback; and

d)

Permit 0.5 m building projections into the side yard setbacks along the proposed common property line.

CARRIED

3.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP 03-247945
(Report: January 24^th, 2006;  File No.:  DP 03-247945)   (REDMS No. 1477537)

APPLICANT:

Gomberoff Bell Lyon Architects Group Inc.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

8080 Francis Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit the construction of 28 three-storey townhouses at 8080 Francis Road on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/159); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the public road setback from Francis Road from 6 m to 5.4 m for the northwest building 3;

b)

Permit projections into the public road setback from Rideau Gate of maximum 1.5 m for decks and 0.6 m for bays limited to the second floor; and

c)

Permit projections into the public road setback from Francis Road of maximum 1.5 m for decks and 0.6 m for the third floor.

Applicant’s Comments

The applicant’s representative, Ms. Curtis, was in attendance to provide information on the proposed development.  She advised that a detailed model had previously been provided but the present design was the result of meetings with the neighbours and staff and that a model of the current proposal was not available.  Using display boards, she described the project, which would be 28 three storey townhouse units.  Ms. Curtis explained that the height of the buildings closest to the existing adjacent single-family homes had been reduced in response to concerns from these neighbours by reducing the floor plate of the upper levels and changes to the roof design. 

Ms. Curtis noted that various setbacks were being proposed.  She advised that a relaxation of the setback facing Francis Road was being requested in order to retain valuable trees on the site and ensure that a generous setback was provided to the existing single-family homes.  She explained that the entry to the project had been changed from Rideau Gate to Francis Road as a result of consultation with the neighbours and following the completion of a traffic study, and further that, there would also be a special landscaping feature in this area.  Ms. Curtis stated that all the units would be oriented along internal roads.  The applicant advised that one of the units could be adapted for universal accessibility.  She concluded by saying that the finishing materials would include hardiplank siding and shingles, asphalt roof shingles and wood and two colour schemes were being provided.

Staff Comments

The Director of Development, Mr. Jean Lamontagne, advised that a restrictive covenant had been secured for 9080 No. 3 Road in relation to the indoor amenity space.  He stated that as a result of issues raised at the Public Hearing, the buildings had been setback and the roofs designed to allow increased sun penetration, and the driveway had been relocated to Francis Road so that visitors and residents would not be driving through the neighbourhood.  In response to question from the Chair, the developer’s representative advised that although he could not give a firm date for completion of the synagogue, it was likely that the construction would begin within a year.  In response to further questions from the Chair, Ms. Curtis with the aid of a rendering explained that the rooflines had been reduced and some dormers incorporated.  

The Chair then questioned the rationale for the design of the accessible unit which would necessitate building an addition to accommodate the installation of an elevator.  Ms. Curtis explained that because of the compact size of the units with the ground level being used for tandem parking, there was no opportunity for living space on this level and so to keep the form and character of the units this was their option.  She advised that they had not considered putting a chair lift on the stairs because they felt the elevator would be the solution. 

Discussion continued on the issue of the accessible unit, during which the Chair commented that some developers had a policy of providing an accessible unit at no additional cost, and the developer advised that the price of the unit would incorporate the cost of modifications.  The developer also noted that $325,000 had been contributed to the affordable housing fund during the site rezoning. 

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

The Chair advised that he would be supporting the proposal as he believed this was a really nice project although he would have liked to have seen more done on the provision of accessible units.  Mr. Kirk and Mr. Semple also indicated that while they were supportive of the project, they too would have liked more done in terms of the accessible units.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would:

1.

Permit the construction of 28 three-storey townhouses at 8080 Francis Road on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/159); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the public road setback from Francis Road from 6 m to 5.4 m for the northwest building 3;

b)

Permit projections into public road setback from Rideau Gate of maximum 1.5 m for decks and 0.6 m for bays limited to the second floor; and

c)

Permit projections into the public road setback from Francis Road of maximum 1.5 m for decks and 0.6 m for the third floor.

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, February 15^th, 2006.

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Joe Erceg
Chair

Valerie Wilmot
Executive Assistant – Human Resources