1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

Development Permit DP 05-312751
(Report: March 5, 2007   File No.: DP 05-312751 )   (REDMS No. 2051444)

APPLICANT:

Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

8400 and 8440 Anderson Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To permit the construction of 43 apartment units over a parking level at 8400 and 8440 Anderson Road on a site zoned “Comprehensive Development District (CD/170)”.

Applicant’s Comments

With the aid of a 3D computer model of the project, Patrick Cotter and Edward Abboud of Patrick Cotter Architects described the project. Mr. Cotter reviewed the site within the context of the surrounding area and spoke about the urban vocabulary of the building due to it’s location in the City Centre. There is one (1) level of parking, with a combination of loft-style units above, with the parking entrance situated on Anderson Road.

An open public area and terrace space are used to buffer the busy Granville Road side. The landscape scheme is designed to conceal the parking level at the base of the building, and a green perimeter will surround the base. Mr. Cotter also reviewed the materials and colours proposed for the project.

Staff Comments

In answer to a question about changes made to the project as a result of comments provided at the February 19, 2007 Public Hearing, advice was provided that a trellis and benches have been introduced on the 4^th level, the size of trees have been enlarged from 8cm to 12cm, and the overall number of trees has been increased. Since all the trees that will be removed cannot be replaced, the applicant has agreed to provide a cash-in-lieu contribution.

Correspondence

Hiroko Mizoguchi, #408 – 8460 Granville Avenue, Richmond (attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes)

Kim Proudlove, Property Representative 1, BC Hydro, 124308 88th Avenue, Surrey (attached as Schedule 2 and forms a part of these minutes)

As directed by the Panel, staff will contact Ms. Proudlove to clarify that the sub-station is not adjacent to the property under discussion.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

None.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would permit the construction of 43 apartment units over a parking level at 8400 and 8440 Anderson Road on a site zoned “Comprehensive Development District (CD/170)”.

CARRIED

3.

Development Permit DP 06-330668
(Report: March 13, 2007  File No.: DP 06-330668  )   (REDMS No. 2090335)

APPLICANT:

Island City Builders Ltd.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

5280 Williams Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit the construction of six (6) detached townhouse dwellings on a site zoned Townhouse District (R2-0.6); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the minimum front yard setback from 6.0 m to 4.5 m; and

b)

Reduce the east side yard setback from 3.0 m to 2.0 m for the northeast unit.

Applicant’s Comments

The applicant, Timothy Tse described the project, noting the request for a set-back relaxation along the Williams Road streetscape and a set-back reduction along the front to match the adjacent property. Mr. Tse concluded by indicating that the project offers outdoor amenities; accessible units; handicapped visitor parking; and private gardens for each unit.

Staff Comments

Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development advised the Panel that a consultation process with neighbourhood residents and City staff has been completed by the applicant, and that the project is supported by neighbours.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

In response to a question, Mr. Lamontagne advised that the exact measurements of the parking spaces are 2.7 m and 5 m and meet the zoning bylaw requirements.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would:

1.

Permit the construction of six (6) detached townhouse dwellings at 5280 Williams Road on a site zoned Townhouse District (R2-0.6); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the minimum front yard setback from 6.0 m to 4.5 m; and

b)

Reduce the east side yard setback from 3.0 m to 2.0 m for the northeast unit.

CARRIED

4.

Development Permit DP 06-340375
(Report: March 12, 2007  File No.:  DP 06-340375)   (REDMS No. 2082361)

APPLICANT:

AM-PRI Construction Ltd.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

9400 Ferndale Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit the construction of eight (8) townhouse dwellings on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/167); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the minimum Public Road Setback to Ferndale Road from 6.0 m to

5.5 m for a portion of Building 1;

b)

Reduce the minimum west side yard setback from 3.0 m to 2.7 m for a third storey dormer on the west side of Building 2; and

c)

Reduce the minimum Public Road Setback to Ferndale Road from 2.0 m to

0.7 m and the minimum west side yard setback 3.0 m to 1.1 m for a trellis covered landscape structure

Applicant’s Comments

Taizo Yamamoto of T. Yamamoto Architects reviewed the small eight (8) unit project and described the material and colour scheme, site context and the development on the opposite side of the property line. Mr. Yamamoto noted that minor setbacks are requested to aid with the articulation of the building façade.

Staff Comments

Jean Lamontagne remarked that this project is a continuation of the project located to the east, done by the same developer and that it integrates well with the existing colour and built scheme.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

In answer to a Panel question Mr. Yamamoto advised that the fence along the park will have lattice work and plants for visual interest, and the unit windows will look out to the park.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would:

1.

Permit the construction of eight (8) townhouse dwellings at 9400 Ferndale Road on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/167); and

2.

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

a)

Reduce the minimum Public Road Setback to Ferndale Road from 6.0 m to 5.5 m for a portion of Building 1;

b)

Reduce the minimum west side yard setback from 3.0 m to 2.7 m for a third storey dormer on the west side of Building 2; and

c)

Reduce the minimum Public Road Setback to Ferndale Road from 2.0 m to 0.7 m and the minimum west side yard setback from 3.0 m to 1.1 m for a trellis covered landscape structure.

CARRIED

5.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:52 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 11, 2007.

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Jeff Day
Chair

Shanon Hamilton
Committee Clerk