1.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on February 14, 2007, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 06-348703
(Report: February 6, 2007 File No.:  DP 06-348703)   (REDMS No. 2069370)

APPLICANT:

Oris Development (Nakade) Corp.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

6211 Dyke Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit the construction of a four-storey residential building containing 16 dwelling units over a single-storey parkade at 6211 Dyke Road on a site zoned “Comprehensive Development District (CD/174)” zone; and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the rear (north) yard setback to 1.5 m for the amenity building; and

b)

Permit a building projection to a maximum of  0.5 m into both the side yard (west) setback and the Princess Street (east) setback.

Applicant’s Comments

Applicant Dana Westermark advised that his personal residence is located next door to the site.  It is located at the south end of Princess Street at Dyke Road, and is a restored single-family dwelling with heritage significance. Mr. Westermark remarked that the proposed four-storey residential building would bookend the development that has taken place along the South Arm of the Fraser River.

Architect Patrick Cotter described the proposed building as one structure, broken into three discreet parts, and featuring heritage characteristics. The design deliberately creates the impression that the building was pre-existing. The materials suggest a sense of permanence.

Mr. Cotter highlighted the use of cantilevered roofs, homestead-style porches, and other heritage components which are consistent with established residential developments in the area.

Along Princess Street, the linking architecture is contemporary, and will consist of unobtrusive building materials such as clear glass with aluminium frames. The linking materials were chosen to assist in distinguishing between the sections of the building.

Staff Comments

Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development remarked that the project continues the dyke trail network along Dyke Road.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

In response to a query regarding wheel chair accessibility, the applicant advised that the main entry fronting Princess Street is accessible by a ramp, and that an emergency exit between the building and the courtyard is provided via the corridor through stair No. 3.

In response to another query the applicant advised that sixteen (16) replacement trees are proposed for the site, to replace the two (2) Norwegian Spruce trees that cannot be retained. Replacement trees will be of significant size in order to create the impression of the trees having been on the site for a long time.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would:

1.

Permit the construction of a four-storey residential building containing 16 dwelling units over a single-storey parkade at 6211 Dyke Road on a site zoned “Comprehensive Development District (CD/174)” zone; and

2.

Vary the provisions of Zoning Bylaw No. 5300 to:

a)

Reduce the rear (north) yard setback to 1.5 m for the amenity building; and

b)

Permit a building projection to a maximum of  0.5 m into both the side yard (west) setback and the Princess Street (east) setback.

CARRIED

3.

New Business

It was moved and seconded

That the Development Permit Panel meeting tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 27, 2007 be cancelled.

CARRIED

4.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:40 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 28, 2007.

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Jeff Day
Chair

Sheila Johnston
Committee Clerk